One thing I love about the Bible is how very honest it is concerning its heroes. This is one thing that assures me it is, in fact, the word of God. One preacher put it this way, “The Bible is not a book that man could write if he would, or would write if he could.”
As a person with an incorrigible sense of humor, there are things in the Bible that I find simply hilarious. It makes me glad that God has a sense of humor, really, so much so that he included things in the Bible that cannot help but bring a smile if you really notice them.
Consider: Lazarus has been dead for four days. His sisters, Mary and Martha, have wept until they have no more power to weep. Jesus arrives, promises to raise him from the dead, then commands them to move the stone away from the sepulcher. Martha then responds, “Lord, he’s been dead for four days, by now he stinketh!” Gee, thanks, sis
As Abraham and his wife Sarah get near to Egypt, where they will be living for a while, Abraham says, ‘Hey, babe, you are really pretty. I’m afraid that some guy will notice you, and kill me so he can have you. What say, you just tell everyone you are my sister, that way someone can just take you without beating me up?” Honestly, ladies, how well would that go for your husband if he ever suggested something like that?
Samson has given a riddle to the Philistines. They pressure his wife to find out the answer and tell them. When she tries to do so, Samson says, “I haven’t even told my mom or dad, why would I tell you?” I wouldn’t hold my breath on that “Husband of the Year” mug, Samson.