We all love a good story, right? And the Bible, being the bestselling book of all time, has some epic tales! But have you ever been in the middle of a story and thought, “Wait a second…?” Yep, we’ve all been there. So, here are some Christian plot holes that might just leave you scratching your head.
Elijah’s Post-Exit Mail Delivery
Elijah takes the coolest Uber ever, a whirlwind chariot ride to heaven. But not long after this show-stopping departure, he apparently sends a letter to a king. Maybe there’s a heavenly express postal service we aren’t aware of? Or did he pre-schedule that note before liftoff? The timelines are definitely a bit wonky here.
Cain, Where’d You Find That Wife?
So, Cain takes a dark turn with Abel (we won’t get into that here), and afterward, he heads off to the land of Nod. And boom, he’s suddenly married! The curious among us might wonder – where did this mysterious lady come from? Was she just hanging around, waiting for lonely exiles? We have questions.
Moses’ Sea-nanigans
Moses, the heroic leader of the Israelites, shows off his powers and splits a sea right in two. Cool, right? But hold on to your sandals! There’s some debate on which sea it actually was. Some folks swear it was the grand Red Sea, while others insist it was the lesser-known Sea of Reeds. This isn’t just about the name, either – the two locations are miles apart!
Joseph’s Puzzling Fashion Choices
So, Joseph. Beloved son, dreamer extraordinaire, and owner of one confusing piece of clothing. His dad gifts him this flashy coat, but descriptions vary. Some claim it’s a rainbow explosion, while others say it’s more of a lengthy robe. Maybe the tales got twisted in an ancient game of telephone. Or perhaps people just couldn’t agree on fashion critiques back then.
Babel’s Language Labyrinth
In Babel, people get ambitious and decide to build a mega tower. God, not a fan of this architectural venture, mixes up their languages as a curveball. But here’s the kicker: how’d they understand themselves if they woke up spouting a brand-new language? The ancient Rosetta Stone hadn’t been carved yet, after all.
Goliath’s Double-Take Debacle
David, the shepherd turned king, gains fame for defeating the mammoth Goliath. But, plot twist! Later on, Elhanan is named the hero behind Goliath’s demise. Now, either Goliath had a twin brother no one knew about, or history had a hiccup. Maybe they didn’t have reliable fact-checkers back in the day.
Methuselah’s Crafty Survival Skills
Methuselah is basically the granddaddy of all lifespans, right? But he’s still kicking around when the great flood hits the scene. How’d he manage? Did he build an ark, too, and we just missed that memo? Maybe he found a high hill and a sturdy tree. It’s like figuring out the secret behind grandma’s age-defying skin cream.
Lazarus – Life, Take Two
When you’re brought back from the beyond by none other than Jesus, that’s bound to be a conversation starter. Lazarus gets a second wind, but the details of his extended lease on life are sketchy. Did he become a local celebrity? Write a memoir? Host weekend seminars? We really want to know!
The Order of Operations
Genesis keeps us on our toes with two creation stories. In the first inning, animals hit the stage before humans. But in the next chapter, Adam’s chilling alone before animals are even a thought. It’s like a puzzle with pieces that don’t quite match. Did the divine storyboard get shuffled, or is there something else going on?
Judas’ Muddled Demise
Judas, known for his betrayal of Jesus, faces a gloomy end. Yet, descriptions vary. In one corner, he’s said to have hung himself in despair. But in another account, he takes a fatal tumble in a field. Was it a cliffhanger gone wrong? Or did the story spinners have different sources? It’s a mystery that we don’t have the answer to.
Solomon’s Horse Housing Mystery
Our guy Solomon was not just wise but also super wealthy. His riches could make anyone’s head spin, and he had stables for his horses. But the size of these stables varies based on accounts. Some claim he had room for 4,000 horses, while others add an extra zero, boasting 40,000 stalls. That’s quite a discrepancy!
Jesus’ Age Ambiguities at Baptism
We all know Jesus had a baptismal moment. Picture it: serene river, John the Baptist doing his thing, and then the heavens open up. Some accounts state Jesus was about 30 at this point, whereas other passages suggest he began his teachings right after the baptism, and he was, you guessed it, still around 30. So, did Jesus find the secret to pausing the aging process?
Paul’s Buddy System Snafu
On his way to Damascus, Paul has this profound, life-changing experience. Bright lights, heavenly voices, the whole nine yards. But here’s the kicker: did his travel companions hear that same voice? Some accounts say they did, but they didn’t see anyone. Others say they saw the light but didn’t hear the voice. This doesn’t make any sense!
The Ax Head’s Mysterious Levitation Lesson
Elisha, one of the lesser-known prophets, did something that sounds straight out of a magic show. An ax head, which by all laws of physics should sink, floats right up to the water’s surface. But why? Was it a divine lesson to show anything’s possible with faith? The context isn’t quite clear, leaving us all with more questions than answers.
Quirinius’ Chronological Confusion
Now, Jesus’ birth story has a census twist. The tale goes that during Jesus’ birth, Quirinius was governing. But history buffs might point out that records show Quirinius became governor after King Herod’s time. So, unless Quirinius had a time machine, there’s a significant historical hiccup in the narrative that’s got historians and theologians alike scratching their heads.
A Set of Stone Tablets with a Memory Glitch
Moses, atop Mount Sinai, receives the Ten Commandments. All’s good, right? Well, not quite. The first account in Exodus and the recap in Deuteronomy don’t match up perfectly. It leaves us wondering whether Moses had a selective memory or if some otherworldly editing happened that has never been spoken about.
Roosters with a Broken Alarm Clock
Peter’s denial of Jesus is crucial to the New Testament narrative. But there’s a poultry problem. After his third denial, a rooster should crow, marking Peter’s betrayal. However, depending on where you’re reading, our feathered friend either crowed after the first denial or got the timing all mixed up. Maybe this rooster had jet lag or just wasn’t a morning bird.
Quail from… the Desert?
The Israelites, wandering the desert and feeling a tad peckish, miraculously receive quail. But here’s the puzzling part: these quails supposedly come from the sea. Last we checked, deserts aren’t typically near oceans. Were these quails taking a wrong turn during migration? Whatever the reason, it’s a curious culinary puzzle with no answer.
16 ANNOYING PHRASES THAT MAKE PEOPLE IMMEDIATELY HATE YOU!
We wanted to know the most irksome things someone can say that turns you off! These Reddit users didn’t hold back! 16 ANNOYING PHRASES THAT MAKE PEOPLE IMMEDIATELY HATE YOU!
OBSOLETE MILLENNIALS: 14 SKILLS THEY LEARNED IN THE 90S THAT HAVE NO PLACE IN TODAY’S WORLD
A lot has changed since the turn of the century – just ask this nostalgic lot!
OBSOLETE MILLENNIALS: 14 SKILLS THEY LEARNED IN THE 90S THAT HAVE NO PLACE IN TODAY’S WORLD
THE FALL FROM GRACE: 12 PROFESSIONS THAT WERE ONCE REVERED, NOW A TOTAL JOKE
These 12 professions that are now obsolete show how much the times have changed.
THE FALL FROM GRACE: 12 PROFESSIONS THAT WERE ONCE REVERED, NOW A TOTAL JOKE
FROM ‘OKAY BOOMER’ TO ‘UGH BOOMER’: 10 HABITS THAT IRRITATE MILLENNIALS
Each generation has its quirks. Most label it as an “old person thing” when asked why grandpa or grandma does something unusual. The defense from the other side is that “it was the way things were back in our day.”
FROM ‘OKAY BOOMER’ TO ‘UGH BOOMER’: 10 HABITS THAT IRRITATE MILLENNIALS
