Tag: bible study on Tobit
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Tobit- On Instructing God
Tobit 9:1-6 Tobias instructed Raphael, whom he thought was Azariah, to fetch his family’s wealth from Gabael and invite Gabael to the wedding celebration. Tobias is still unaware that Raphael is an angel sent from God. Raphael has lied to Tobias and continuously deceives Tobias. In Scripture, we never read about God’s angels lying. Neither…
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Tobit- Religion That Causes Despair
Tobit 8:4-21 When Sarah’s parents leave, Tobias instructs Sarah to get out of bed and pray with him. Their prayer is exactly the type of prayer we see condemned throughout Scripture. Tobias and Sarah bargain with God. They are concerned about their own wills rather than God’s. They try to persuade God to be a…
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Tobit-Burning Fish Liver Before Sex Keeps Demons Away
Tobit 8:1-3 Sarah’s parents bring Tobias to the bridal chambers where the two are expected to consecrate their marriage. There is still on outstanding issue, though. Sarah is haunted by the demon, Asmodeus. So, Tobias follows Raphael’s instructions by burning the fish liver with the other incense. The foul smell drives the demon away only…
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Tobit- Religious Self-Betterment vs. The Gospel
Tobit 3:1-6 Unlike Job, who rebuked his wife for accusing God of being unjust, Tobit wept because of his wife’s words and because she seemed to be correct about God’s injustice. The story identifies Tobit as walking in the ways of truth and righteousness all the days of his life (1:3). Yet, he was now…