Naming of Fathers in the Bible

“Now the bronze altar that Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made, he put before the tabernacle of the Lord.” 2 Chronicles 1:5a

I wonder if the reason the names of the father and grandfather of Bezalel are given is because they raised Bezalel and thus indirectly share in the credit for what he did. 

Perhaps this is true in other cases where fathers are named. It is a testimony God wants to give of their wisdom in raising their children, or, in cases of disreputable children, it is an admonition.

Not true, of course, in all cases, as some sons of good parents may go bad. 

Depend on God

Covet to live a life of daily dependence upon God. Oh, it is a sweet and holy life! It saves from many a desponding feeling, from many a corroding care, from many an anxious thought, from many a sleepless night, from many a tearful eye, and from many an imprudent and sinful scheme... You may confide children, friends, calling, yourself, to the Lord's care, in the fullest assurance that all their times and yours are in His hand.

Octavius Winslow, Jan. 26, Morning and Evening Thoughts

The Trinity - An Old Analogy with a Twist

There is an old explanation for the Trinity that compares it to water. Just as a unit of water can be in three forms, liquid, solid, or vapor, so can God be in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. However, that unit of water cannot be in these three forms at the same time, which is a weakness in this analogy. However, God created time; he is beyond time, outside of time, therefore this objection is not valid in the case of God. He can be all three at the same time.