ELTB BB 26-27
Lapwing
The lapwing is known for the irregular pattern of beating it's wings. Flap-flap- - flap - flap, flap, flap.
In Exodus we see that God commanded Moses to strike the rock for water the first time. The second time he told him to speak to it, but Moses disobeyed God and struck it again. Moses gave the rock an irregular (or at the wrong time) beating. He forfeited the privilege of entering into the promised land. [1]
The irregular flight of the lapwing will be up and down. Some people are happy and sad and happy again at odd times. A steady flapping or 'moving through the air or spirit' will help keep your life smooth. We do this by talking with Jesus about everything. When we trust him, and share with him, we don't have to worry. We can fly on a steady path.
- lapwing duwkiyphath דוכיפת - beat דוכ the mystery פ plan י which was finished ת.
Bat Some people say we can't trust the Bible because a bat is not a bird. The Bible does not say the bat is a bird. It says that it is a 'flying thing'. 'Bird' is a poor translation.
Bats are known for their irregular flight patterns. The lapwing had an irregular wing flap and the bat flies all over the place. The name of the bat suggests one who wanders from the path or deviates from God's will. These should not be our teachers.
The path represents God's plan for your life. His plan is to bless you [2] if you allow him. He intends to make you to be like Christ. [3]
God wants us to learn from teachers who are steady in their faith, teaching, and lives; not those who are unpredictable. He wants you to avoid the bad birds. His will for your life is primarily about your character. He allows you to make choices of your career and where you live as you like.
- bat atalleph עטלף - 'turn aside עטף from the teaching ל'
- ↑ ▸ ± Nu 20:12 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.
- ↑ ▸ ± Jer 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
- ↑ ▸ ± 1Jo 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
