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In the context of the Bible, projects can be understood as organized efforts or undertakings that involve planning, labor, and resources to achieve a specific goal. Throughout Scripture, various projects are initiated by individuals, communities, and God Himself, reflecting divine purposes, human ambition, and communal cooperation.
Biblical Examples of Projects1.
The Creation (Genesis 1-2): The ultimate project, the creation of the world, was initiated by God. Over six days, God systematically created the heavens, the earth, and all living beings, culminating in the creation of humanity. This divine project reflects order, purpose, and the power of God's word.
2.
Noah's Ark (Genesis 6-9): God instructed Noah to build an ark as a means of salvation from the impending flood. This project required precise adherence to God's specifications and demonstrated Noah's faith and obedience. "So Noah did everything precisely as God had commanded him" (
Genesis 6:22).
3.
The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9): The construction of the Tower of Babel was a human-initiated project aimed at making a name for the builders and preventing their dispersion. However, it was thwarted by God, who confused their language, highlighting the futility of projects that oppose divine will.
4.
The Tabernacle (Exodus 25-40): God commanded Moses to construct the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary for worship during the Israelites' journey in the wilderness. This project involved detailed instructions and contributions from the community, symbolizing God's presence among His people. "According to all that the LORD had commanded Moses, so the children of Israel did all the work" (
Exodus 39:42).
5.
Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 5-8): King Solomon undertook the monumental project of building the Temple in Jerusalem, a permanent dwelling place for God's presence. This project required extensive resources, labor, and wisdom, and it became a central place of worship for Israel. "So Solomon built the house and finished it" (
1 Kings 6:14).
6.
Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 1-6): Nehemiah led the project to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Despite opposition, the project was completed in fifty-two days, demonstrating the power of prayer, leadership, and communal effort. "So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul" (
Nehemiah 6:15).
Principles for Undertaking Projects1.
Divine Guidance: Successful projects in the Bible often begin with seeking God's guidance and aligning with His will.
Proverbs 16:3 advises, "Commit your works to the LORD, and your plans will be achieved."
2.
Faith and Obedience: Projects require faith in God's promises and obedience to His commands, as seen in Noah's construction of the ark and Moses' building of the Tabernacle.
3.
Community Involvement: Many biblical projects involve the collective effort of a community, emphasizing the importance of unity and cooperation. The construction of the Tabernacle and the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls are prime examples.
4.
Wisdom and Planning: Effective projects require careful planning and wisdom, as demonstrated by Solomon in the building of the Temple.
Proverbs 24:3-4 states, "By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure."
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Perseverance Amidst Opposition: Biblical projects often face challenges and opposition, requiring perseverance and reliance on God, as seen in Nehemiah's rebuilding efforts.
Projects in the Bible serve as a testament to the collaboration between divine purpose and human endeavor, illustrating the potential for achieving great things when aligned with God's will.
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O Vainest of all VainProjects! for what is Christianity...
... Address 78: O vainest of all vainprojects! For what is Christianity?
O vainest of all vainprojects! For what is Christianity...
Book Four this is the Story of his Years among the Manicheans. ...
... I was deceived and deceived others, in varied lustfulprojects"sometimes publicly,
by the teaching of what men style "the liberal arts"; sometimes secretly...
Temptation
... to found charities, to amend laws, to set the world right in some way or other,
and who fancy that therefore, in carrying out their fineprojects, they have a...
"Boast not Thyself of to Morrow, for Thou Knowest not what a Day...
... What shall be to-morrow, what shall come of my estate, of my places; what event
myprojects and designs shall have,"this is not in my hand, these depend upon...
The Scriptures Reveal Eternal Life through Jesus Christ
... Now how do ye imagine they shall live after this life? Your thoughts andprojects
and designs are confined within the poor narrow bounds of your time....
Christian Stewardship.
... Worldly men exhibit enterprise in their readiness to engage in largeprojects"in
digging canals, in laying railroads, and in sending their ships around the...
Reclaiming a Church to Meet a New Age
... they were an unusual group, a group characterized by breadth of vision, and by a
faith sufficient for them to carry through the boldprojects outlined by their...
Our Task
... The Gospels are filled with the records of the miracles of Jesus. There the
supernaturalprojects into this our world of nature in a solidly concrete manner....
The Lapse of Time.
... They were full of schemes andprojects; whether in a greater or humbler rank, they
had their hopes and fears, their prospects, their pursuits, their rivalries...
Ancient Civilisation {5} {6}
... Sordid even when itsprojects are most daring, its outward luxuries most refined;
and shallow, even when most acute, when priding itself most on its knowledge...
Thesaurus
Projects (3 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Projects (3 Occurrences). 1 Kings 9:23 These
were the chief officers who were over Solomon's work, five
...Overhang (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A portion of a building whichprojects or hangs
over as a covering. 2. (vt) To hang over; to jut or project over....
Project (6 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The place from which a thingprojects, or starts forth.... 3. (n.) An idle
scheme; an impracticable design; as, a man given toprojects....
Projections (10 Occurrences)
Zoheleth (1 Occurrence)
... He was afterwards pardoned. Zohelethprojects into or slightly over-hangs the
Kidron valley. It is now called ez-Zehwell or Zahweileh. Int....
Zarethan (4 Occurrences)
... the great (or lofty) rock," it has without sufficient reason been supposed that
it designates the conspicuous peak of Kurn Surtabheh whichprojects from the...
Keystone (3 Occurrences)
... This in some styles is made different in size from the other voussoirs, orprojects,
or is decorated with carving. Multi-Version Concordance...
Face (780 Occurrences)
... part or object. 4. (n.) That part of the acting surface of a cog in a cog
wheel, whichprojects beyond the pitch line. 5. (n.) The...
Forming (27 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 30:1 Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but
not of Me; and that formprojects, but not of My spirit, that they may add...
Trogyllium (1 Occurrence)
... From the coast near Miletus the promontoryprojects into the sea toward the island
of Samos; the strait separating the mainland from the island is scarcely a...
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