Bad News comes on black wings. So the saying goes from Game of Thrones.
"The Raven." Edger Allan Poe.
Prophets in the Bible often came bearing bad news. Jeremiah, for example, walked around with an Ox Yoke to show the Bondage people would be enduring. Isaiah walked around naked for three years to show the nakedness they would endure as they were taken away from their homes.
The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, "There is still one prophet through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good about me, but always bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah." "The king should not say such a thing," Jehoshaphat replied. (1 Kings 22:8)
A Prophet was not a popular person in his day. He often carried a hard word.
Ezekiel was a Watchman of God. A Watchman sits in his tower and watches for danger.
When the Watchman saw danger, it was his job to warn the city. Given he didn't do his job, God would put the blame on him. Given he warned people and they did nothing, it is nobodies fault but theirs.
Many Priests typically wear black. There is Johnny Cash "The Man in Black." A Prophet may be a "Man in Black" like a Raven bringing bad news?
In explaining the Trinity, in terms of authority, Jesus Christ is to The Father as Joseph was to Pharaoh. Jesus Christ could be said to be Hand of the King. Power starts with Father God. Power was given or delegated to Jesus Christ.
"Game of Thrones Theme Song."
There are more. Let me know if this sparks your interest? The following is a song from the Sons of Anarchy soundtrack a found a few days ago for the first time that seems to fit well with these metaphors:
"The Raven." Edger Allan Poe.
Prophets in the Bible often came bearing bad news. Jeremiah, for example, walked around with an Ox Yoke to show the Bondage people would be enduring. Isaiah walked around naked for three years to show the nakedness they would endure as they were taken away from their homes.
The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, "There is still one prophet through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good about me, but always bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah." "The king should not say such a thing," Jehoshaphat replied. (1 Kings 22:8)
A Prophet was not a popular person in his day. He often carried a hard word.
Ezekiel was a Watchman of God. A Watchman sits in his tower and watches for danger.
When the Watchman saw danger, it was his job to warn the city. Given he didn't do his job, God would put the blame on him. Given he warned people and they did nothing, it is nobodies fault but theirs.
Many Priests typically wear black. There is Johnny Cash "The Man in Black." A Prophet may be a "Man in Black" like a Raven bringing bad news?
In explaining the Trinity, in terms of authority, Jesus Christ is to The Father as Joseph was to Pharaoh. Jesus Christ could be said to be Hand of the King. Power starts with Father God. Power was given or delegated to Jesus Christ.
"Game of Thrones Theme Song."
There are more. Let me know if this sparks your interest? The following is a song from the Sons of Anarchy soundtrack a found a few days ago for the first time that seems to fit well with these metaphors:
