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Give an example from the Bible, other than the ones used in this lesson, that demonstrates the biblical authors use of geography to convey biblical wisdom.
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“Judah mourns, her cities languish; they wail for the land, and a cry goes up from Jerusalem.
The nobles send their servants for water; they go to the cisterns but find no water. They return with their jars unfilled; dismayed and despairing, they cover their heads.
The ground is cracked because there is no rain in the land; the farmers are dismayed and cover their heads.
Even the doe in the field deserts her newborn fawn because there is no grass. ”
Jeremiah 14:2-5 (NIV) -
Psalm 77:16-20
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As the deer pants [longingly] for the water brooks, So my soul pants [longingly] for You, O God.
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Jesus Christ encouraged us to consider the sparrow. This is an example of natural geography being used to illustrate God’s tender care for His creation-especially us!
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Ps144:5 Bow down Your heavens, O Lord and come down Touch the mountains….