Crafty Council: The Slave Bible

Jun 29, 2024

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Crafty Council: The Slave Bible

Introduction

  • Focus on the history of the 'Slave Bible' and its lingering effects today.
  • Some people doubt the existence of the Slave Bible; aim to show historical proof.

Biblical References on Wickedness and Control

  • Job 9:24: Earth controlled by the wicked.
  • US military bases map: 850 bases in 90 countries, illustrating dominance.
  • Malachi 1:4: Edom known as the border of wickedness, God has indignation against Edom forever.
  • Genesis 25:21-23: Origin of Esau and Jacob, representations of good vs. evil.

The Nature of Wickedness

  • Sirach 33:14: Good is set against evil.
  • 2 Esdras 6:9: Esau is the end of the world, Jacob initiates the new era.
  • Psalms 83:4: Nations conspire against Israel.

Historical Context

  • 1 Maccabees 1:41-50: Greek laws trying to assimilate Israelites, banning Jewish practices and destroying scriptures.
  • 1 Maccabees 3:48: Heathens tried to paint their images in Jewish scriptures.
  • Judith 5:17-20: Other nations understood that Israel's strength lay in the obedience to God's laws.

Importance of Biblical Wisdom

  • Romans 3:1-2: Advantage of the Jews having the oracles of God.
  • Deuteronomy 4:5-10: Laws as wisdom and understanding in the sight of nations.
  • Leviticus 26:1-13: God’s laws lead to blessings, safety, and dominance.

Deuteronomy 28:1-14

  • Obedience to God's commandments promises blessings, prosperity, and dominance over nations.

Crafty Counsel and Man-made Religions

  • Deuteronomy 28:15-68: Disobedience leads to curses, slavery, and scattering among nations.
  • Efforts to reprogram enslaved people with new religions: Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostal, etc.
  • Isaiah 29:13: Fear towards God turned into precepts of men (man-made doctrines).

The Slave Bible

  • A specially curated version of the Bible excluding parts that might encourage insurrection or the quest for freedom.
  • Removed 90% of the Old Testament and 50% of the New Testament.
  • Key stories like Exodus were excluded; included chapters mainly focused on obedience to enslavers.

Examples of Verses Removed

  • Galatians 3:28: Verse advocating equality removed.
  • Left in verses advocating for obedience like Ephesians 6:5: Servants obey your masters.

Consequences of Altering the Bible

  • Revelation 22:18-19: Warnings against adding or taking away from God’s words.
  • Historical and current efforts to suppress and distort the true teachings of the Bible.

Closing Remarks

  • Importance of adherence to God's complete commandments for blessings and overcoming adversities.
  • The ongoing spiritual revolution for reclaiming biblical truth and identity.

Key Takeaway: The historical manipulation of biblical scriptures through the Slave Bible was part of a broader effort to control and subjugate, but returning to the complete and unaltered Word of God provides restoration and empowerment.