Master’s Seminary Journal, Volume 16.
“The lack or slowness of God’s action became a derisive proverb throughout the land: ‘The days are long and every vision fails’ (12:22).” (Volume 16, Number 1, Page 81)
“As in 1 Kings 22, God openly presented His truth as well as exposed the source of falsehood.” (Volume 16, Number 1, Page 82)
“ ‘I the LORD will be brought to give him an answer in the matter in view of the multitude of his idols’ (14:4b).45” (Volume 16, Number 1, Page 82)
“One would expect a continuation of Satan’s role in empowering such a person. Instead, Paul switches to God as the sender of the energeian planēs. To associate God with any form of deception is unusual; one should approach this verse cautiously.” (Volume 16, Number 1, Page 75)
“God forewarned what the outcome would be: He will set His face against that man and destroy him (14:8a).” (Volume 16, Number 1, Page 83)