Originally Posted by
burgyeb
I will clarify what this statement means to me personally. When I read certain passages of scripture I am reminded of all of the above disciplines, time frames, and meanings. Some examples found in the Bible are as follows:
Mysteries: Paul speaks of "the mystery of the grafting in of the Gentiles" through the work of the Gospel [Romans 11:25; Ephesians 1:9-10, 3:3-6] Also "the mystery" of the 'catching away or rapture' [1 Corinthians 15:51-54]
History: The Bible is full of historical text throughout the Old and New Testaments. An example of this can be seen in the Book of Daniel. The literary structure of the book is mainly historical (Daniel 1--6) and apocalyptic (Daniel 7--12).
Science: In the Book of Daniel, one of the criterior of selection to the service of Nebuchadnezzar was "having an understanding of science" (see Daniel 1:3-4 KJV). The Prophet Isaiah spoke of "the circle of the earth" (see Isaiah 40:22). Isaiah, who started his prophetic ministry 720 BC, also refers to the creation of earth and the calling forth of constellations(Isaiah 40:21-26). Isaiah knew the earth was round, and yet that was a contemporary debate.
Architecture (the art or science of precise building according to mathematical design): can be seen in the prophesies of Ezekiel, chapters 40--43. When I read these chapters, it seemed to me they could be used to teach math, including the converting of measures, ie, cubits to feet.
Creative Skills/Workmanship: Bezalel was described as...."chosen by the LORD, filled with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of crafts....." (Exodus 31:1-11, 35:30-35, 36:1-6). He was to use his skills to create the wilderness Tabernacle, all of it's contents, and the priestly garments. Oholiab was also commissioned of God to help him.
In relationship to time frames an the Bible, as past, present, and future.......if you consider the prophesies in the Bible, of only Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel..... Their prophesies included historical content or reference to the past experiences of God's people; included their present in terms of events that were fulfilled during their ministries; and all three have prophesied of future events yet to come. This can be seen with many of the former prophets.
Of course, if one does not believe the Bible, then at best they might still see it's contents as very interesting reading. For those who believe the Bible, it is also a gift from God, designed to help them live a peaceful life in Him.