Ziklag W7.3 - Starfall

נָבִ֨יא, Prophecy and It's Worth the Loss

SOS Discipline - Daily Proverb and Red Letter Reader

Laughter isn’t always funny. cf Pr. 10:23

Talk with those who will listen. cf Mt. 10:6

It is worth the loss to find out what you can do. cf Sun Tzu 6.22

Get Ready for Starfall 2029

I’ve been seeking a post-WEtv longterm branding trajectory in even greater earnest since 2020, but that quest has required finding a harmony with my own heart, mind and house that I hadn’t even realized I was looking for when I opened Ecclesiastes that blessed August.

Last Friday night was the last Youtube broadcast of Stop the White Noise as the final expression of the 1st Draft holding pattern come to its crux.

This Friday premiers Starfall 2029, my new show about ...

April 13, 2029...

and little scheme called Agenda 2030…

and... well, quite a few things more.

It's nothing new. It's something old. STWN, 1st Draft, Get Smart, AskthePastorO.I. Edition, and more will all be part of the game.

Discernment is a fancy word for Wisdom, so come get you some, no matter what the haters say.

“Apophis has no chance of impacting Earth in the next 100 years….” But never let a good crisis go to waste….

Life in the Kingdom is not vanity.

We’re meant to enjoy this ride.

From Today’s Stack

Solomon’s Understanding of נָבִ֨יא (Navi) “Prophet”

Solomon was the collector, editor, and publisher of the Bible of his day. No doubt he paid meticulous attention to the Torah in an effort to assemble an addendum for the House of David, including the works of Job and Agur. But he does not adopt the Mosaic power-word נָבִ֨יא (navi, "prophet") into any of his works.

Proverbs:

The term נָבִ֨יא (navi) is not used in Proverbs. However, the emphasis on wisdom, understanding, and moral living reflects the prophetic role of guiding people toward righteousness and adherence to God's will.

Solomon’s portrays Wisdom herself is as divinely inspired, akin to the prophetic role of receiving and conveying divine truth (e.g., Proverbs 1:7, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge").

Ecclesiastes:

Ecclesiastes does not use the term נָבִ֨יא, but explores similar themes to those addressed by prophets, such as the momentariness of human endeavors without God compared to the ultimate justice of God (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14).

The book's philosophical insight can be seen as a prophetic ontology for the human condition under the divine sovereignty of a good God.

Job:

In Job, the term נָבִ֨יא is used in Job 1:5, referring to the patriarchal role akin to a prophet in mediating between God and man through sacrifices and prayers.

This demonstrates a major theme in the word נָבִ֨יא, which is that it’s deepest meaning is “an office which God brings forth,” of which all that are bubble up out of the Father.

Solomon: Prophet King on the Prophetic Role

Solomon sees that his wisdom came from God, similar to how prophets receive divine revelations. Proverbs 2:6 states, "For Jesus Christ gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding." As revelation, prophecy is a word meant to guide and correct. Wisdom serves a similar function, centered in the office of fatherhood, demonstrating the practical discipline of a life pleasing to God.

Understanding God’s will means fearing God. This means to ponder the meaning of life, suffering, and justice as matters that matter, as words that always hold meaning.

In this way, Solomon’s wisdom literature aligns with the Torah’s as revealed Holy Principle, wherein righteousness, justice, and the fear of the Lord complement Torah in colloquial application and contemplative reflection.

Integrating Torah as wisdom into his reign through publications, Solomon ensured that to this Day the prophecies of the Man of Peace would be delivered in a means that even a child can learn and embrace. The Church of Jesus Christ, as the House of David, will remember this best when we do not forget to study it!

Conclusion: Seek Ye First

Solomon’s treatment of the concept of נָבִ֨יא (navi) is reflected in the underlying themes of divine inspiration, guidance, correction, and theological reflection. His works serve as a complement the role of Law in the communal life, with direct and living insights founded on eternal principles. His integral themes provide a cohesive framework for everyman’s understanding, which will be living out the new life of the divine will revealed in the manifestation of Jesus Christ. This is the fulfillment of all promise to the House of David and a Light to the Nations wherever proverbial reading, translation and quotation are pursued.