Andrew Musch - As a boy I began to tell people that I was saved. I did this so the people around me who loved me would quit being so worried about me not being saved. I also tried to convince my own heart I was saved, forgiven and on my way to Heaven.
Revolve in fixed orbits Jdj 5:20
Shine in the firmament of heaven Da 12:3
Appear of different magnitudes 1Co 15:41
Appear after sunset Ne 4:21;Job 3:9
Called
When grouped together called constellations 2Ki 23:5;Isa 13:10
Exhibit the greatness of God's power Ps 8:3;Isa 40:26
Made to praise God Ps 148:3
Impure in the sight of God Job 25:5
Mentioned in scripture
One of extraordinary brightness appeared at Christ's birth Mt 2:2,9
Idolaters worshipped Jer 8:2; 19:13
The Israelites forbidden to worship De 4:19; 17:2-4
Punishment for worshipping De 17:5-7
False gods frequently worshipped under the representation of Am 5:26;Ac 7:43
Astrology and star-gazing practised by the Babylonians Isa 47:13
Use of, in navigation, alluded to Ac 27:20
Illustrative
Of Christ. Nu 24:17
Of angels. Job 38:7
Of ministers. Re 1:16,20; 2:1
Of princes and subordinate governors. Da 8:10;Re 8:12
(Bright and morning star,) of Christ. Re 22:16
(Morning star,) of glory to be given to faithful saints. Re 2:28
(Shining of,) of the reward of faithful ministers. Da 12:3
(Withdrawing their light,) of severe judgments. Isa 13:10;Eze 32:7; Joe 2:10; 3:15
(Setting the nest amongst,) of pride and carnal security. Ob 1:4
(Wandering,) of false teachers. Jude 1:13
Andrew Musch
