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We get to see what is going on in Jerusalem simultaneous to what is happening in chapter 19. Hezekiah is our picture of the nation of Judah. We see God heal him in an instant just like he saved Jerusalem in a night. There is a beautiful foreshadowing of Jesus in this story!
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Sennacherib (King of Assyria) is still breathing threats against King Hezekiah (Judah) & YHWH. Things look hopeless for Judah, but Hezekiah prays and sends word to Isaiah. God defends the city of Jerusalem against an insurmountable army in one night for the sake of His name and for David.
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What is going on with Hezekiah? He's said to be one of the best Kings in Judah and yet we see him doing some things that cause concern for the reader. Assyria has taken over Northern Israel and now is threatening Judah. They seem unstoppable.
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Hoshea comes to the throne in Northern Israel and Assyria lays siege to Samaria and carries the Israelites away into captivity. This is the end of the 10 tribes of Northern Israel. This chapter also gives us an explanation of who the "Samaritans" are in the days of Jesus.
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With the ever increasing threat of Assyria looming over Northern Israel in the background, our attention is turned to a new King in Judah (in the South). Ahaz follows on the heels of 4 kings in a row in Judah who are said to be "good" but "he did not do what was right in the eyes of the Lord his God" and "walked in the way of the kings of Israel"!
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We're back and we are talking about the ending of 2 Kings 15. The unrest of royalty in the North (Israel) is still obvious, while the relative stability of the South (Judah) continues. God keeps making theological points through the reigns of the Kings in these two brother nations.
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We want the listeners to know we are taking a short hiatus and will be back with new episodes in May. We can't wait to continue our walk through Scripture with you!
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The downhill slide of Northern Israel's monarchy continues. Jeroboam II goes down the same bad path as Jeroboam I. The Kings who come after him do no better. Will the downward spiral ever cease?
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The downhill slide of Northern Israel's monarchy continues. Jeroboam II goes down the same bad path as Jeroboam I. The Kings who come after him do no better. Will the downward spiral ever cease?
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Amaziah reigns in Judah and though he does right in the Lord's eyes, he still has some major flaws. His pride seems to get him in trouble with his brothers to the North. Eventually he is pursued and killed by conspirators.
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Amaziah reigns in Judah and though he does right in the Lord's eyes, he still has some major flaws. His pride seems to get him in trouble with his brothers to the North. Eventually he is pursued and killed by conspirators.
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Jehoahaz, son of Jehu comes to the throne and something very Exodus-like happens. Then, another Joash (Jehoash) appears, this time in the North. The North now has a chance to right wrongs of the past and be "resurrected." Will they carve out a better future than their idol worshiping past?
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Jehoahaz, son of Jehu comes to the throne and something very Exodus-like happens. Then, another Joash (Jehoash) appears, this time in the North. The North now has a chance to right wrongs of the past and be "resurrected." Will they carve out a better future than their idol worshiping past?
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Johoash/Joash has come to the throne in Judah. What does this mean for God's people? Will it be a good reign or will there be surprising events? Interesting, Johoash takes the throne at 7 years old leading the reader to believe there could be a good future ahead. Certainly the repair of the Temple is a good thing. In the end, however, a surprising turn will take place.
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Johoash/Joash has come to the throne in Judah. What does this mean for God's people? Will it be a good reign or will there be surprising events? Interesting, Johoash takes the throne at 7 years old leading the reader to believe there could be a good future ahead. Certainly the repair of the Temple is a good thing. In the end, however, a surprising turn will take place.
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The reign of Athaliah ends and the reign of Joash begins in Judah. The mirror images of the judgement upon the Northern Kingdom and the judgement upon the Southern Kingdom have striking correspondence. Joash gives a reason for hope in the future of the South.
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The reign of Athaliah ends and the reign of Joash begins in Judah. The mirror images of the judgement upon the Northern Kingdom and the judgement upon the Southern Kingdom have striking correspondence. Joash gives a reason for hope in the future of the South.
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Jehu erradicates the prophets of Baal from the Northern Kingdom and receives God's commendation for doing according to what was in God's heart. But still, Jehu does not turn from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat - specifically, worshiping golden calves. Also we spend a little time introducing Athaliah, the only Queen to reign over either Israel or Judah.
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Jehu erradicates the prophets of Baal from the Northern Kingdom and receives God's commendation for doing according to what was in God's heart. But still, Jehu does not turn from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat - specifically, worshiping golden calves. Also we spend a little time introducing Athaliah, the only Queen to reign over either Israel or Judah.
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Jehu continues to carry out God's judgement against the house of Ahab. But does he go too far?
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Jehu continues to carry out God's judgement against the house of Ahab. But does he go to0 far?
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Jehu is anointed to carry out the Lord's will in fulfillment of 1 Kings 19:16-17.
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Jehu is anointed to carry out the Lord's will in fulfillment of 1 Kings 19:16-17.
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Being confused in this part of scripture is no surprise. Joram (Jehoram) and Ahaziah are names that have come up already as kings, only in North Israel instead of Judah. This means we are seeing the names again. Why? Does the confusion in reading speak to the spiritual confusion in the ancient nations of Israel?
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Being confused in this part of scripture is no surprise. Joram (Jehoram) and Ahaziah are names that have come up already as kings, only in North Israel instead of Judah. This means we are seeing the names again. Why? Does the confusion in reading speak to the spiritual confusion in the ancient nations of Israel?
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Ths Shunammite woman comes back after wandering for 7 years and has her land, home, the bounty that would've been produced from her land restored to her. Next, we finally see the instruction given to Elijah in 1 Kings 19 begin to be carried out by Elisha in the anointing of a Gentile king, Hazael of Syria.
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Ths Shunammite woman comes back after wandering for 7 years and has her land, home, the bounty that would've been produced from her land restored to her. Next, we finally see the instruction given to Elijah in 1 Kings 19 begin to be carried out by Elisha in the anointing of a Gentile king, Hazael of Syria.
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Surprisingly four lepers become the protagonists of our story in which an enemy army is routed by our God and good news is spread to a besieged and starving population.
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Surprisingly four lepers become the protagonists of our story in which an enemy army is routed by our God and good news is spread to a besieged and starving population.
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The story of the seige of Israel by the Arameans is strange to be sure. One of the strangest parts is that the woman approaches the king to ask for justice (??) because the other mother has not given up her son to be cannibalized along with this woman's son. Who are these two women? Whom do they represent? The text of Kings and the Old Testament has given us clues. Always, there is more going on than the surface of the text easily gives up.
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The story of the seige of Israel by the Arameans is strange to be sure. One of the strangest parts is that the woman approaches the king to ask for justice (??) because the other mother has not given up her son to be cannibalized along with this woman's son. Who are these two women? Whom do they represent? The text of Kings and the Old Testament has given us clues. Always, there is more going on than the surface of the text easily gives up.
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Two more Elisha stories shed light on God's work among the wayward people of Israel, but also on Jesus's work among the post-resurrection church. A floating axe head is used to bring attention to baptism along with the cancellation of spiritual debts. Then stories about blindness and sight come together in Elisha's miraculous intervention first against, but then on behalf of, the enemies of God's people.
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Two more Elisha stories shed light on God's work among the wayward people of Israel, but also on Jesus's work among the post-resurrection church. A floating axe head is used to bring attention to baptism along with the cancellation of spiritual debts. Then stories about blindness and sight come together in Elisha's miraculous intervention first against, but then on behalf of, the enemies of God's people.
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The story of the miraculous healing of Naaman the leper through Elisha is one that is fairly well known among Jesus followers. But perhaps we don't understand the typological relevance it offers. Is this the story of God's incorporation of Gentiles into His divine plan? Is it a story that includes baptism and new creation? And what about this entering into the house of a foreign god and YHWH being ok with it?
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The story of the miraculous healing of Naaman the leper through Elisha is one that is fairly well known among Jesus followers. But perhaps we don't understand the typological relevance it offers. Is this the story of God's incorporation of Gentiles into His divine plan? Is it a story that includes baptism and new creation? And what about this entering into the house of a foreign god and YHWH being ok with it?
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Today we talk about two stories about Elisha's ministry that have an interesting connection: bread (during a famine). Does this bread speak more about spiritual things than about physical things? Why is "wild food" deadly prior to Elisha's miracle? What story does the second vignette remind us of from the New Testament and why?
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Today we talk about two stories about Elisha's ministry that have an interesting connection: bread (during a famine). Does this bread speak more about spiritual things than about physical things? Why is "wild food" deadly prior to Elisha's miracle? What story does the second vignette remind us of from the New Testament and why?
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We continue the story of Elisha and the Shunnamite woman in 2 Kings 4. The child that the woman was miraculously blessed with has died! (This sounds strikingly similar to the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 17.) Elisha will be used to raise the child miraculously in a very similar fashion to that of his predecessor. But what does this mean for the typological connections to the New Testament?
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We continue the story of Elisha and the Shunnamite woman in 2 Kings 4. The child that the woman was miraculously blessed with has died! (This sounds strikingly similar to the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 17.) Elisha will be used to raise the child miraculously in a very similar fashion to that of his predecessor. But what does this mean for the typological connections to the New Testament?
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Elisha is doing some very Elijah-like things in this section of Scripture, including meeting widows in their time of need and causing jars of oil to not run out. But there are some distinct differences in the way each prophet's ministry is playing out in their respective time periods. What are these differences telling us as we continue to see all the Scriptures as being about Jesus and His ministry both pre- and post-resurrection?
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Elisha is doing some very Elijah-like things in this section of Scripture, including meeting widows in their time of need and causing jars of oil to not run out. But there are some distinct differences in the way each prophet's ministry is playing out in their respective time periods. What are these differences telling us as we continue to see all the Scriptures as being about Jesus and His ministry both pre- and post-resurrection?
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We explore a weird story that includes Elisha but does not center on him. Jehoram, who is Ahab's second son, has come to the throne in Israel. He is not quite as bad as his mom and dad in his desire to follow other gods, and yet his idolatry is disturbingly similar to what the reader has seen throughout Kings. With multiple references to Egypt, the wilderness, and the conquest, this story seems to lead the reader to make connections between Israel and oppressive regimes like the Egypt they were led out of in the Exodus.
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We explore a weird story that includes Elisha but does not center on him. Jehoram, who is Ahab's second son, has come to the throne in Israel. He is not quite as bad as his mom and dad in his desire to follow other gods, and yet his idolatry is disturbingly similar to what the reader has seen throughout Kings. With multiple references to Egypt, the wilderness, and the conquest, this story seems to lead the reader to make connections between Israel and oppressive regimes like the Egypt they were led out of in the Exodus.
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The story of Elijah's ascension ends with a curious account of 50 men searching for his body for 3 days, yet without success. A Jesus prophecy? Next Elisha cleanses bitter water, reminding us of Moses. Finally, wild beasts come out of the woods and maul 42 young men - a story that should not take the reader by surprise in the same way that it has often done.
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The story of Elijah's ascension ends with a curious account of 50 men searching for his body for 3 days, yet without success. A Jesus prophecy? Next Elisha cleanses bitter water, reminding us of Moses. Finally, wild beasts come out of the woods and maul 42 young men - a story that should not take the reader by surprise in the same way that it has often done.
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Elijah is being taken by God as his time in this life comes to a close. Elisha will get to see it happen. Several occurances throughout this passage give us a glimpse into Jesus' final time with His disciples.
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Elijah is being taken by God as his time in this life comes to a close. Elisha will get to see it happen. Several occurances throughout this passage give us a glimpse into Jesus' final time with His disciples.
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Ahaziah's life ends without fanfare as he tries to seek wisdom from a foreign god. YHWH's prophet, Elijah, pronounces his certain death and no show of force will hinder the Lord's will from being done.
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Ahaziah's life ends without fanfare as he tries to seek wisdom from a foreign god. YHWH's prophet, Elijah, pronounces his certain death and no show of force will hinder the Lord's will from being done.
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Ahab, King of Israel, goes out to battle even though the prophet of YHWH has clearly stated it will result in his death. As predicted he dies even though he disgueses himself in order to hide from God's judgement. His death fulfills YHWH's word and his son Ahaziah begins to reign in his place. Meanwhile, Jehoshaphat reigns in Judah with a primarily good track record.
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Ahab, King of Israel, goes out to battle even though the prophet of YHWH has clearly stated it will result in his death. As predicted he dies even though he disgueses himself in order to hide from God's judgement. His death fulfills YHWH's word and his son Ahaziah begins to reign in his place. Meanwhile, Jehoshaphat reigns in Judah with a primarily good track record.
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The final chapter of first Kings comes into focus with an alliance between North & South Israel, between Ahab & Jehoshaphat. They have agreed to go to war together against Syria. However, although Jehoshaphat is keen on hearing a word from YHWH about the battles' outcome Ahab is reluctant. The reader is given a view into the "heavenly boardroom" as YHWH's Divine Council helps plan Ahab's ultimate demise.
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The final chapter of first Kings comes into focus with an alliance between North & South Israel, between Ahab & Jehoshaphat. They have agreed to go to war together against Syria. However, although Jehoshaphat is keen on hearing a word from YHWH about the battles' outcome Ahab is reluctant. The reader is given a view into the "heavenly boardroom" as YHWH's Divine Council helps plan Ahab's ultimate demise.
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In 1 Kings 21 Ahab is trying to take possession of a vineyard from a righteous man who exemplifies to be faithful to the Lord's will. Through the work of his evil wife, Jezebel, he acquires the vineyard which does not belong to him. For the attentive reader, many earmarks can be found throughout the story pointing one forward to the great story of God's vineyard being unjustly threatened by the future religious elite. The great Son and Vineyard Owner will also be killed through evil schemes.
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In 1 Kings 21 Ahab is trying to take possession of a vineyard from a righteous man who exemplifies to be faithful to the Lord's will. Through the work of his evil wife, Jezebel, he acquires the vineyard which does not belong to him. For the attentive reader, many earmarks can be found throughout the story pointing one forward to the great story of God's vineyard being unjustly threatened by the future religious elite. The great Son and Vineyard Owner will also be killed through evil schemes.
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Battles take place between Ahab and Ben-hadad (the king of Syria). The first battle goes quite well with a wonderful Israelite victory (Ahab did it God's way). The second battle ends with victory on the battlefield but defeat in the heart of Israel's king (Ahab). Everything is followed by a strange prophetic sign which becomes the key for understanding Ahab's spiritual problem.
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Battles take place between Ahab and Ben-hadad (the king of Syria). The first battle goes quite well with a wonderful Israelite victory (Ahab did it God's way). The second battle ends with victory on the battlefield but defeat in the heart of Israel's king (Ahab). Everything is followed by a strange prophetic sign which becomes the key for understanding Ahab's spiritual problem.
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Elijah is instructed by God to call his successor. Interestingly, the call of Elisha is a foreshadow of Jesus' call of his disciples. Then in chapters 20-22, the reader is given deeper insight about the reign of Ahab and why God will not allow him to continue to lead the people.
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Elijah is instructed by God to call his successor. Interestingly, the call of Elisha is a foreshadow of Jesus' call of his disciples. Then in chapters 20-22, the reader is given deeper insight about the reign of Ahab and why God will not allow him to continue to lead the people.
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Elijah prays for rain which comes in dramatic fashion to end the drought. Then, Elijah finds himself running for his life again as he goes to Sinai to meet God in a whole in the ground in an environment of utter silence. What should we take from this?
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Elijah prays for rain which comes in dramatic fashion to end the drought. Then, Elijah finds himself running for his life again as he goes to Sinai to meet God in a whole in the ground in an environment of utter silence. What should we take from this?
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Elijah finds himself in a spiritual showdown with the enemy (the prophets of Baal & Asherah). He is one against 850 - seemingly insurmountable odds. Yet God is with him and God's power is fully on display for all to see. But, is this really enough to turn people's hearts back to YHWH for good? Will it take another event in the distant future that has both similarities and also major contrasts to this one to truly draw people's hearts to YHWH in faithfulness?
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Elijah finds himself in a spiritual showdown with the enemy (the prophets of Baal & Asherah). He is one against 850 - seemingly insurmountable odds. Yet God is with him and God's power is fully on display for all to see. But, is this really enough to turn people's hearts back to YHWH for good? Will it take another event in the distant future that has both similarities and also major contrasts to this one to truly draw people's hearts to YHWH in faithfulness?
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Elijah appears on the scene in 1 Kings 17. He represents God's Word and the drought which God brings on the land through him represents the drought and famine of God's Word from the people. Elijah is removed from Israel to places "east of the Jordan" or "in the area of Sidon". God will keep His true followers safe even in times of distress. Ultimately, God's word will survive and the history of His people will culminate in the death and revival of a son.
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Elijah appears on the scene in 1 Kings 17. He represents God's Word and the drought which God brings on the land through him represents the drought and famine of God's Word from the people. Elijah is removed from Israel to places "east of the Jordan" or "in the area of Sidon". God will keep His true followers safe even in times of distress. Ultimately, God's word will survive and the history of His people will culminate in the death and revival of a son.
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We hear of five kings of Israel in 1 Kings 16. All of them are evil, and they just keep getting worse and worse as time goes by. Cities are being built that should not have ever existed or "re-existed". God's people are on a downward trajectory - surely a prophetic word is on the way.
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We hear of five kings of Israel in 1 Kings 16. All of them are evil, and they just keep getting worse and worse as time goes by. Cities are being built that should not have ever existed or "re-existed". God's people are on a downward trajectory - surely a prophetic word is on the way.
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The author of Kings continues to focus on whether or not Kings are being faithful to YHWH. Out of three Kings in chapter 15, one is said to have a heart that is wholly true to God and yet, even there, we find hints of straying from faithfulness to YHWH.
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The author of Kings continues to focus on whether or not Kings are being faithful to YHWH. Out of three Kings in chapter 15, one is said to have a heart that is wholly true to God and yet, even there, we find hints of straying from faithfulness to YHWH.
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As Jeroboam's and Rehoboam's lines come to a close in their respective reigns, we see that both kingdoms are going down similar apostate paths. The hopes that the reader had for either kingdom are being dashed by a parallel trajectory toward idolatry.
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As Jeroboam's and Rehoboam's lines come to a close in their respective reigns, we see that both kingdoms are going down similar apostate paths. The hopes that the reader had for either kingdom are being dashed by a parallel trajectory toward idolatry.
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Today we look closely at one of the stranger stories in Kings: the man of God from Judah. Out of all the difficulties in the story there are still several markers that seem to point toward the Christ story. Our question becomes, "in what way is this strange story pointing us to a better understanding of the great Prophet from Judah who is to come?"
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Today we look closely at one of the stranger stories in Kings: the man of God from Judah. Out of all the difficulties in the story there are still several markers that seem to point toward the Christ story. Our question becomes, "in what way is this strange story pointing us to a better understanding of the great Prophet from Judah who is to come?"
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King Jeroboam lets fear of losing power drag him into being a worthless shepherd of the people. He sets up golden calves (!), makes new rules for who can be priests, and establishes high places and his own feast days for Israel's worship. But God has something to say to him through an anonymous prophet and through a sign that will point forward to Jesus' day.
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King Jeroboam lets fear of losing power drag him into being a worthless shepherd of the people. He sets up golden calves (!), makes new rules for who can be priests, and establishes high places and his own feast days for Israel's worship. But God has something to say to him through an anonymous prophet and through a sign that will point forward to Jesus' day.
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A new King is on the throne in Judah, but will things change for the better or not? Unfortunately, Rehoboam will threaten to make life even more miserable than his father. The people decide to follow a new King (a Christ figure?).
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A new King is on the throne in Judah, but will things change for the better or not? Unfortunately, Rehoboam will threaten to make life even more miserable than his father. The people decide to follow a new King (a Christ figure?).
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God raises up 3 people to exact judgement against Solomon because of his heart which has gone astray from YHWH and followed other gods. But, why these three? What hints do the details that are given about each one help us to understand why God has chosen these three and what it says about his overall plan?
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God raises up 3 people to exact judgement against Solomon because of his heart which has gone astray from YHWH and followed other gods. But, why these three? What hints do the details that are given about each one help us to understand why God has chosen these three and what it says about his overall plan?
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Solomon's kingdom continues to expand, but even with the blessings that come through foreign kings & queens, other indications can be seen in light of Deuteronomy 17 that show the King's heart to have gone astray from his primary covenant with YHWH.
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Solomon's kingdom continues to expand, but even with the blessings that come through foreign kings & queens, other indications can be seen in light of Deuteronomy 17 that show the King's heart to have gone astray from his primary covenant with YHWH.
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The reach of Solomon's kingdom continues to extend into the world. We hear several connecting points back to the garden and Genesis 1-2...but we are also wondering if we are hearing the subtle hiss of a serpent that may be infiltrating the beautiful garden.
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The reach of Solomon's kingdom continues to extend into the world. We hear several connecting points back to the garden and Genesis 1-2...but we are also wondering if we are hearing the subtle hiss of a serpent that may be infiltrating the beautiful garden.
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God speaks to Solomon in a very similar vein to their conversation in chapter 3. Solomon's rule takes a subtle turn to being more worldly (Egypt-like) than Godly, but it will take an attentive reader to note the shifts.
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God speaks to Solomon in a very similar vein to their conversation in chapter 3. Solomon's rule takes a subtle turn to being more worldly (Egypt-like) than Godly, but it will take an attentive reader to note the shifts.
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The Temple is complete and the dedication has taken place. All the people join in the great celebration and the "types" of the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus are rampant.
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The Temple is complete and the dedication has taken place. All the people join in the great celebration and the "types" of the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus are rampant.
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Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the Temple. Solomon asks God to hear the prayers of the people and forgive. Is this prayer antiquated or does it speak to us today in a real way?
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Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the Temple. Solomon asks God to hear the prayers of the people and forgive. Is this prayer antiquated or does it speak to us today in a real way?
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Solomon begins by blessing the people and then turns toward God as he begins his prayer of dedication. Solomon's use of "the name" seems particularly significant. Both "the name" and "this house" seem to be pointing the reader to a much greater meaning and fulfillment in Jesus.
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Solomon begins by blessing the people and then turns toward God as he begins his prayer of dedication. Solomon's use of "the name" seems particularly significant. Both "the name" and "this house" seem to be pointing the reader to a much greater meaning and fulfillment in Jesus.
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The completion of Temple furniture, all vessels related to sacrifice, including the movement from outside the Temple where all beautiful bronzework is seen to inside where everywhere is gold and gold overlaid. This is followed by the celebration of all the people, the bringing of the Ark of the Covenant to the Temple and God's "OK" on all the work that has been done in the building of His House.
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The completion of Temple furniture, all vessels related to sacrifice, including the movement from outside the Temple where all beautiful bronzework is seen to inside where everywhere is gold and gold overlaid. This is followed by the celebration of all the people, the bringing of the Ark of the Covenant to the Temple and God's "OK" on all the work that has been done in the building of His House.
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The bronze pillars, sea, and water chariots and the meanings behind each as they relate to God's people and entering into God's presence.
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The bronze pillars, sea, and water chariots and the meanings behind each as they relate to God's people and entering into God's presence.
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Solomon builds his own house and the description of the house is placed in the text in a way that seems to break apart the description of the building of the Temple and it's furnishings. But is this to be taken negatively or positively? Is Solomon working in competition with God or has he built his palace as a reflection of his Father's greatness?
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Solomon builds his own house and the description of the house is placed in the text in a way that seems to break apart the description of the building of the Temple and it's furnishings. But is this to be taken negatively or positively? Is Solomon working in competition with God or has he built his palace as a reflection of his Father's greatness?
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Solomon builds the house of the Lord (the Temple - His dwelling place). Never intended to be a blueprint for us to use to build an exact replica, chapter 6 is filled with theological and spiritual meaning. It is as much or more about the Church of God which is now His dwellling place as it ever was about a building built three thousand years ago.
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Solomon builds the house of the Lord (the Temple - His dwelling place). Never intended to be a blueprint for us to use to build an exact replica, chapter 6 is filled with theological and spiritual meaning. It is as much or more about the Church of God which is now His dwellling place as it ever was about a building built three thousand years ago.
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King Hiram of Tyre is excited to help in providing timber for the building of God's house BECAUSE of his love for King David. The relationship between Solomon and Hiram is off to an excellent start which speaks typological volumes to the early church about their work alongside Gentiles to build God's greatest house - the Church.
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King Hiram of Tyre is excited to help in providing timber for the building of God's house BECAUSE of his love for King David. The relationship between Solomon and Hiram is off to an excellent start which speaks typological volumes to the early church about their work alongside Gentiles to build God's greatest house - the Church.
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The structure of Solomon's kingdom is seen as a pointer to his wisdom, which is obviously given by God.
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The structure of Solomon's kingdom is seen as a pointer to his wisdom, which is obviously given by God.
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Examples of Solomon's wisdom at work are found in 1 Kings 3 and 4. Two prostitutes are fighting over one live infant son. What kind of crazy story is this and how does this show Solomon's wisdom in such a remarkable way?
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Examples of Solomon's wisdom at work are found in 1 Kings 3 and 4. Two prostitutes are fighting over one live infant son. What kind of crazy story is this and how does this show Solomon's wisdom in such a remarkable way?
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Solomon begins his reign by seeking God's divinely given gift of wisdom.
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Solomon begins his reign by seeking God's divinely given gift of wisdom.
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1 Kings 2 continues with more bloodshed, and also with a lot more typology. Along with the spirit of manipulation and power-seeking of Adonijah, now we see a spirit of violent revenge and a spirit of refusal to accept a new kingdom era must also be dealt with in order for Solomon's reign to be firmly established & flourish.
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1 Kings 2 continues with more bloodshed, and also with a lot more typology. Along with the spirit of manipulation and power-seeking of Adonijah, now we see a spirit of violent revenge and a spirit of refusal to accept a new kingdom era must also be dealt with in order for Solomon's reign to be firmly established & flourish.
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The new reign under Solomon begins with no shortage of Kingdom intrigue. David instructs his son to erradicate two former threats to the Kingdom so that this new Kingdom under Scoolomon will begin in peace. But what does this say to the earliest church under Jesus as well as our own community of believers today? And, oh yeah, Adonijah makes another power play that will get him killed.
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The new reign under Solomon begins with no shortage of Kingdom intrigue. David instructs his son to erradicate two former threats to the Kingdom so that this new Kingdom under Scoolomon will begin in peace. But what does this say to the earliest church under Jesus as well as our own community of believers today? And, oh yeah, Adonijah makes another power play that will get him killed.
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David issues his final command, ensuring that his son Solomon will be the next to reign on Israel's throne after him. What typological implications can be found in this story of royal intrigue?
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David issues his final command, ensuring that his son Solomon will be the next to reign on Israel's throne after him. What typological implications can be found in this story of royal intrigue?
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Intrigue as David is dying and Adonijah seeks to seize the opportunity to take the throne for himself.
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Intrigue as David is dying and Adonijah seeks to seize the opportunity to take the throne for himself.
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In this episode we do a little introduction to Kings looking at some of the aspects of why and how the book of Kings was originally compiled and presented.
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In this episode we do a little introduction to Kings looking at some of the aspects of why and how the book of Kings was originally compiled and presented.
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What is EatScripture about? Why do we feel we have something to offer through this ministry? What are some ways we've seen God at work and how do we think we might be able to engage more people in the future? EatScripture is an organic ministry, to be sure. Many people are having their lives affected by God in powerful and transformative ways. We are very anxious to see the doors that God will open in coming months and beyond.
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What is EatScripture about? Why do we feel we have something to offer through this ministry? What are some ways we've seen God at work and how do we think we might be able to engage more people in the future? EatScripture is an organic ministry, to be sure. Many people are having their lives affected by God in powerful and transformative ways. We are very anxious to see the doors that God will open in coming months and beyond.
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Can Jesus be found in Ecclesiastes? How does this book about wisdom and it's limits teach us about Jesus?
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Can Jesus be found in Ecclesiastes? How does this book about wisdom and it's limits teach us about Jesus?
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Qohelet ends his teachings with a call to remember God while you are young. He describes in very poetic language what growing old is like. Once Qohelet's words are finished in 12:8, the narrator again chimes in to reiterate that all of this can be summed up succinctly: Fear God and keep His commandments.
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Qohelet ends his teachings with a call to remember God while you are young. He describes in very poetic language what growing old is like. Once Qohelet's words are finished in 12:8, the narrator again chimes in to reiterate that all of this can be summed up succinctly: Fear God and keep His commandments.
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With a series of imperatives Qohelet begins the last section of this "vain" book. He instructs the hearer to live life in the way of wisdom, which means to realize there are limits to what one can know. To involve oneself in diverse endeavors is good because the future is unknown to us. Ultimately, we should live life with the knowledge that God watches and judges all actions.
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With a series of imperatives Qohelet begins the last section of this "vain" book. He instructs the hearer to live life in the way of wisdom, which means to realize there are limits to what one can know. To involve oneself in diverse endeavors is good because the future is unknown to us. Ultimately, we should live life with the knowledge that God watches and judges all actions.
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The difference between wisdom and foolishness is stark. The Qohelet uses many examples to hammer home the idea that wisdom has great advantages for those who apply it, whereas foolishness can lead to a quick downfall. But still, wisdom can't answer all the questions you may have.
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The difference between wisdom and foolishness is stark. The Qohelet uses many examples to hammer home the idea that wisdom has great advantages for those who apply it, whereas foolishness can lead to a quick downfall. But still, wisdom can't answer all the questions you may have.
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The Qohelet is still perplexed by life and how things are distressing because there is no way to tell that what happens to the righteous is any different than what happens to the wicked. Yet he admonishes his readers still to the idea that God knows what he is doing and he has a plan. What is good to do for sure is to eat and drink and enjoy life with the loved ones God has given you--for "God approves of this!" Wisdom will have its limits, but in this at least, you kind find a daily peace and enjoyment.
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The Qohelet is still perplexed by life and how things are distressing because there is no way to tell that what happens to the righteous is any different than what happens to the wicked. Yet he admonishes his readers still to the idea that God knows what he is doing and he has a plan. What is good to do for sure is to eat and drink and enjoy life with the loved ones God has given you--for "God approves of this!" Wisdom will have its limits, but in this at least, you kind find a daily peace and enjoyment.
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The Qohelet contiues to build his idea of "enigma" and how so much of what happens in life cannot be figured out. When it comes to being obedient to the King, one is much better off to do what is commanded, but if you disagree with a command, look for a proper way and time to address the matter. You cannot know what the future holds and a wise person knows that to cooler heads prevail and there can be a proper time to address matters of disagreement later. Beginning in v.10, the author again starts a key text for us as readers to understand the main point of his teaching, i.e., that there is no way to understand why things work like they do just by observing the lives of poeple, no matter how long and hard one may try. The best thing there is to enjoy the life you have today, celebrate with those close to you, and trust that God knows what he is doing and will put everything right in the end. FAITH is the key to the best life.
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The Qohelet contiues to build his idea of "enigma" and how so much of what happens in life cannot be figured out. When it comes to being obedient to the King, one is much better off to do what is commanded, but if you disagree with a command, look for a proper way and time to address the matter. You cannot know what the future holds and a wise person knows that to cooler heads prevail and there can be a proper time to address matters of disagreement later. Beginning in v.10, the author again starts a key text for us as readers to understand the main point of his teaching, i.e., that there is no way to understand why things work like they do just by observing the lives of poeple, no matter how long and hard one may try. The best thing there is to enjoy the life you have today, celebrate with those close to you, and trust that God knows what he is doing and will put everything right in the end. FAITH is the key to the best life.
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We begin this week's podcast by putting our attention on a couple of passages in Ecclesiastes we have been over already and showing how vital they are for understanding what the author is trying to say as a whole in this great book--specifically, 3:16-22 and 5:1-7. Then we get into this week's section which is all about the Qohelet's determination of search out the difference between wisdom and folly. He uses some language that could be taken as misogynistic, but should it be? Is this really just a common biblical way of talking about the dangers of being ensnared by "woman folly?"
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We begin this week's podcast by putting our attention on a couple of passages in Ecclesiastes we have been over already and showing how vital they are for understanding what the author is trying to say as a whole in this great book--specifically, 3:16-22 and 5:1-7. Then we get into this week's section which is all about the Qohelet's determination of search out the difference between wisdom and folly. He uses some language that could be taken as misogynistic, but should it be? Is this really just a common biblical way of talking about the dangers of being ensnared by "woman folly?"
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We spend about half of the installment looking back at where we have been literarily, particularly with and eye toward the end of chapter 3--God's test for us--and the literary center of Ecclesiastes found in 5:1-7. These are essential to keep our hands on and to govern our understanding. Then we take a look at how 7:15-22 is giving us one major thought, which is: Don't go so overboard in "righteousness" (leading to a Pharisecal life) nor should you jettison righteousness and live without it at all (hedonism). Learning to live a life that gains wisdom through righteousness and, on the other hand, through the unrighteous circumstances we at times find ourselves in is the key to a greater depth of understanding and of living in God's presence. We don't have to shun everything the self-righteous call "sin." There has to be a wiser way to live than the Pharisees, doesn't there?
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We spend about half of the installment looking back at where we have been literarily, particularly with and eye toward the end of chapter 3--God's test for us--and the literary center of Ecclesiastes found in 5:1-7. These are essential to keep our hands on and to govern our understanding. Then we take a look at how 7:15-22 is giving us one major thought, which is: Don't go so overboard in "righteousness" (leading to a Pharisecal life) nor should you jettison righteousness and live without it at all (hedonism). Learning to live a life that gains wisdom through righteousness and, on the other hand, through the unrighteous circumstances we at times find ourselves in is the key to a greater depth of understanding and of living in God's presence. We don't have to shun everything the self-righteous call "sin." There has to be a wiser way to live than the Pharisees, doesn't there?
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In today's podcast, we watch as the writer mirrors the points he's made first at the end of chapter 3 and then in the poem at the beginning of chapter 3. He does this in chapter 6 by continuing to look at things in the world that perplex him about how things work. In 7:1-13 the author uses a 14 line poem that mirrors the poem from the beginning of chapter 3 and talks about the need to live life wisely and finish well.
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In today's podcast, we watch as the writer mirrors the points he's made first at the end of chapter 3 and then in the poem at the beginning of chapter 3. He does this in chapter 6 by continuing to look at things in the world that perplex him about how things work. In 7:1-13 the author uses a 14 line poem that mirrors the poem from the beginning of chapter 3 and talks about the need to live life wisely and finish well.
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After making a big deal about the importance of fearing God and trusting in His Sovereignty, the author returns to similar observations to those he made in chapter 4. He continues to ask why there are so many things that seem difficult to understand about how life works. He is still perplexed over the inequities of life
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After making a big deal about the importance of fearing God and trusting in His Sovereignty, the author returns to similar observations to those he made in chapter 4. He continues to ask why there are so many things that seem difficult to understand about how life works. He is still perplexed over the inequities of life.
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The literary center of Ecclesiastes is found in 5:1-7. That means the author has placed his most important point--the point to which all others must ultimately give way--at this center position. It is all about out lives before God and how we are to approach him. It must not be with demands, or our futile imaginings of our own lives or our requests. Those must never be first. First must come our devotion to him and to hearing from him. We are not the center of existence. He is.
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The literary center of Ecclesiastes is found in 5:1-7. That means the author has placed his most important point--the point to which all others must ultimately give way--at this center position. It is all about out lives before God and how we are to approach him. It must not be with demands, or our futile imaginings of our own lives or our requests. Those must never be first. First must come our devotion to him and to hearing from him. We are not the center of existence. He is.
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In the middle of Ecclesiastes the author continues to ask questions about why life works the way it does. Whether it is workaholism or being surrounded by oppression, or amassing riches without anyone to share them with, everything seems to be incomprehensible to the author. And yet as he moves toward the middle of this book in 5:1-7, he is preparing to give the reader the heart of his belief about what is important in life.
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In the middle of Ecclesiastes the author continues to ask questions about why life works the way it does. Whether it is workaholism or being surrounded by oppression, or amassing riches without anyone to share them with, everything seems to be incomprehensible to the author. And yet as he moves toward the middle of this book in 5:1-7, he is preparing to give the reader the heart of his belief about what is important in life.
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What is the most important thing in life to be about? Why are the good and bad things in life seemingly so mixed together? Do people have any advantage at all over animals in the perspective of eternity? These are the questions that have plagued people forever. Qohelet has an answer...sort of.
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What is the most important thing in life to be about? Why are the good and bad things in life seemingly so mixed together? Do people have any advantage at all over animals in the perspective of eternity? These are the questions that have plagued people forever. Qohelet has an answer...sort of.
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The author continues to be perplexed by the way the world works, asking the question if anything that he has spent his life doing holds any perpetual value. Ultimately, he winds up making his first statement about the need to enjoy the gifts of God in one's life on a daily basis.
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The author continues to be perplexed by the way the world works, asking the question if anything that he has spent his life doing holds any perpetual value. Ultimately, he winds up making his first statement about the need to enjoy the gifts of God in one's life on a daily basis.
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The author asks if there is something in life to which we can apply ourselves that will lead to ultimate fulfillment? Out of all the things he tries, including chasing wisdom, pleasure, indulging in wine, sensuousness, workaholism, materialism and more, in the end he is still unfulfilled. He can only again cry, "Incomprehensible!"
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The author asks if there is something in life to which we can apply ourselves that will lead to ultimate fulfillment? Out of all the things he tries, including chasing wisdom, pleasure, indulging in wine, sensuousness, workaholism, materialism and more, in the end he is still unfulfilled. He can only again cry, "Incomprehensible!"
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Who is Qoheleth and what does he have to say that is so important that it should be in God's Word? What does "vanity of vanities" even mean? Is there a point to existence and is there any kind of wisdom that can help us get to the heart of that question? There are answers to these mysteries and the Holy Spirit wants to guide us through this strange book to help us discover what they are. Even though this first poem sounds a bit depressing, the author is actually going to much more beautiful (and meaningful) place.
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Who is Qoheleth and what does he have to say that is so important that it should be in God's Word? What does "vanity of vanities" even mean? Is there a point to existence and is there any kind of wisdom that can help us get to the heart of that question? There are answers to these mysteries and the Holy Spirit wants to guide us through this strange book to help us discover what they are. Even though this first poem sounds a bit depressing, the author is actually going to much more beautiful (and meaningful) place.
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In our concluding podcast of this series on Psalms we dig into Psalm 148. This Psalm is broken into basically 3 parts; everything in the heavens called to praise the Lord, everything on the earth called to praise the Lord, and a beautiful yet mysterious reference to God's great Messiah to come.
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In our concluding podcast of this series on Psalms we dig into Psalm 148. This Psalm is broken into basically 3 parts; everything in the heavens called to praise the Lord, everything on the earth called to praise the Lord, and a beautiful yet mysterious reference to God's great Messiah to come.
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This is the final alphabetic acrostic psalm in the Psalter. But there is a glitch - this psalm contains no letter "n" (nun). Is this intentional? If so, what could it possibly mean? Getting to this answer will help us understand more about God's grace and mercy.
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This is the final alphabetic acrostic psalm in the Psalter. But there is a glitch - this psalm contains no letter "n" (nun). Is this intentional? If so, what could it possibly mean? Getting to this answer will help us understand more about God's grace and mercy.
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This Psalm is a praise to God from a psalmist who is so thankful for God's intimate knowledge of his heart and thoughts and the fact that he can never be far away from the Lord. Can we say the same?
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This Psalm is a praise to God from a psalmist who is so thankful for God's intimate knowledge of his heart and thoughts and the fact that he can never be far away from the Lord. Can we say the same?
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Three times in this psalm, the author says to give thanks to Yahweh. He praises the Lord for all He has done to through His steadfast love and faithfulness to answer the psalmist when he called. Even kings will give thanks to the Lord when they hear of the Lord's faithfulness. Is the psalmist thinking a little highly of himself, or is there One for whom the Lord worked in faithful steadfastness that still causes kings to raise their thanks to Yahweh?
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Three times in this psalm, the author says to give thanks to Yahweh. He praises the Lord for all He has done to through His steadfast love and faithfulness to answer the psalmist when he called. Even kings will give thanks to the Lord when they hear of the Lord's faithfulness. Is the psalmist thinking a little highly of himself, or is there One for whom the Lord worked in faithful steadfastness that still causes kings to raise their thanks to Yahweh?
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"His steadfast love endures forever" is something that we hear a lot of as we go through this 26 line Psalm. Why is that? Is there more to the Psalm than a simple re-iteration of good things that God has done?
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"His steadfast love endures forever" is something that we hear a lot of as we go through this 26 line Psalm. Why is that? Is there more to the Psalm than a simple re-iteration of good things that God has done?
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I know that the Bible says to "wait on the Lord," but isn't there something I can DO? God longs to forgive His people, and that means YOU! His forgiveness is greater than you can imagine and it is coming as sure as the sunrise tomorrow!
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I know that the Bible says to "wait on the Lord," but isn't there something I can DO? God longs to forgive His people, and that means YOU! His forgiveness is greater than you can imagine and it is coming as sure as the sunrise tomorrow!
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At first read, this Psalm seems like it might have originally been two different subjects combined to make one Psalm. But on further investigation it is much more likely that the Psalmist knew exactly what he was doing in writing this beautiful piece about one "house" and Who it is really all about.
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At first read, this Psalm seems like it might have originally been two different subjects combined to make one Psalm. But on further investigation it is much more likely that the Psalmist knew exactly what he was doing in writing this beautiful piece about one "house" and Who it is really all about.
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You are an unshakable mountain protected by a ring of surrounding mountains. Sounds quite impressive. How do we live up to such lofty faith?
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You are an unshakable mountain protected by a ring of surrounding mountains. Sounds quite impressive. How do we live up to such lofty faith?
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Why does Mark's Gospel end without a single post-resurrection appearance of Jesus? Why does he end with the ladies who are at the tomb and hear from the angel about Jesus saying nothing about him? Why would Mark end a gospel this way when we know, as did his first readers, that Jesus has been raised from the dead? All the clues to interpret this remarkable literary device are given to us.
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Why does Mark's Gospel end without a single post-resurrection appearance of Jesus? Why does he end with the ladie--who are at the tomb and hear from the angel about Jesus--saying nothing about him? Why would Mark end a gospel this way when we know, as did his first readers, that Jesus has been raised from the dead? All the clues to interpret this remarkable literary device are given to us.
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What is it that keeps threatening us on a daily basis - giant beasts? flood waters? snares/traps? The psalmist knew what it meant to walk through this hazardous life with God at his side. We can have the same trust in YHWH's name, which is our help.
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What is it that keeps threatening us on a daily basis - giant beasts? flood waters? snares/traps? The psalmist knew what it meant to walk through this hazardous life with God at his side. We can have the same trust in YHWH's name, which is our help.
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In Psalm 123 we have another chance to "lift up our eyes." This time we do it as those who know what it means to serve a great Master. In learning to seek His mercy, we can find a way past the contempt that our hearts long to hold on to against the world.
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In Psalm 123 we have another chance to "lift up our eyes." This time we do it as those who know what it means to serve a great Master. In learning to seek His mercy, we can find a way past the contempt that our hearts long to hold on to against the world.
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A Song of Ascents. Which of the "gods" that surround me and offer me happiness, peace, pleasure, etc. shall I look to? The author of this Psalm of Ascents says YHWH is our only choice because He is the creator of heavens and earth and will totally keep us safe & guarded. While the other "gods" need sleep and have limits, YHWH does not! He can be trusted forever.
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A Song of Ascents. Which of the "gods" that surround me and offer me happiness, peace, pleasure, etc. shall I look to? The author of this Psalm of Ascents says YHWH is our only choice because He is the creator of heavens and earth and will totally keep us safe & guarded. While the other "gods" need sleep and have limits, YHWH does not! He can be trusted forever.
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The conclusion of our talk on Psalm 119. Again, we focus on the theme of persecution/affliction, also we get into the idea of new life that comes from God's Word and the use of the words "Love" and "Steadfast Love" throughout this Psalm.
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The conclusion of our talk on Psalm 119. Again, we focus on the theme of persecution/affliction, also we get into the idea of new life that comes from God's Word and the use of the words "Love" and "Steadfast Love" throughout this Psalm.
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Continuing our discussion on Psalm 119, we focus on what it means for God to teach those who come to Him in His Word. Sod is a wonderful part of a deep walk in God's Word. By the end, we are also touching on the idea of persecution as it is presented as part of the Psalmist's current experience.
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Continuing our discussion on Psalm 119, we focus on what it means for God to teach those who come to Him in His Word. Sod is a wonderful part of a deep walk in God's Word. By the end, we are also touching on the idea of persecution as it is presented as part of the Psalmist's current experience.
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This is the first of a multipart series on the longest psalm/chapter in the Bible. It is no coincidence that the longest chapter in God's Word is all about the greatness of God's Word! Even the introductory stuff is fascinating. :)
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This is the first of a multipart series on the longest psalm/chapter in the Bible. It is no coincidence that the longest chapter in God's Word is all about the greatness of God's Word! Even the introductory stuff is fascinating. :)
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A powerful and conquering Messiah is coming to rule Israel. Not only will he be a king, but also a priest! Who is Melchizedek and how does he fit into this picture? How does Jesus use this Psalm? Why is this the most quoted OT passage in the NT?
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A powerful and conquering Messiah is coming to rule Israel. Not only will he be a king, but also a priest! Who is Melchizedek and how does he fit into this picture? How does Jesus use this Psalm? Why is this the most quoted OT passage in the NT?
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The writer of Hebrews is quoting from Psalm 95 and placing major emphasis on its typology. To see this psalm's call to worship, the reason for praising God, and the cautions to stay close to God, and yet to miss the relevance for us would be almost tragic.
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The writer of Hebrews is quoting from Psalm 95 and placing major emphasis on its typology. To see this psalm's call to worship, the reason for praising God, and the cautions to stay close to God, and yet to miss the relevance for us would be almost tragic.
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Whose throne is firmly established? YHWH's. Who is mightier than all the floods? YHWH. Whose testimonies are secure throughout the ages? YHWH's. Nothing can shake our God off of His Throne!
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Whose throne is firmly established? YHWH's. Who is mightier than all the floods? YHWH. Whose testimonies are secure throughout the ages? YHWH's. Nothing can shake our God off of His Throne!
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A Psalm about a pandemic? Not only that, but it is also a Psalm that seems, at first glance, to say that those who trust in the Lord won't be touched by the devastating effects. How true is that? There's more than one way to get at an interpretation.
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A Psalm about a pandemic? Not only that, but it is also a Psalm that seems, at first glance, to say that those who trust in the Lord won't be touched by the devastating effects. How true is that? There's more than one way to get at an interpretation.
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Psalm 88 is the only Psalm without a final sense of redemption or a positive note of any kind. But this is what makes it so real and relatable.
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Psalm 88 is the only Psalm without a final sense of redemption or a positive note of any kind. But this is what makes it so real and relatable.
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What in the world is the Divine Counsel? And why is God calling them on the carpet? Get ready for a primer on how the divine board room works in heaven!
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What in the world is the Divine Counsel? And why is God calling them on the carpet? Get ready for a primer on how the divine board room works in heaven!
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This Wisdom Psalm addresses an age old concern: Why do the wicked prosper while the righteous suffer? The Psalmist is distraught by this perplexing question. But the turning point in the Psalm is an answer for all of us!
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This Wisdom Psalm addresses an age old concern: Why do the wicked prosper while the righteous suffer? The Psalmist is distraught by this perplexing question. But the turning point in the Psalm is an answer for all of us!
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This is a Psalm asking God to bless the King of Israel and his rule and for it to be one that allows the nation to grow in peace and national harmony. But it is about so much more. The real focus of the Psalm is life in Jesus for His Kingdom.
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This is a Psalm asking God to bless the King of Israel and his rule and for it to be one that allows the nation to grow in peace and national harmony. But it is about so much more. The real focus of the Psalm is life in Jesus for His Kingdom.
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The Psalmist is undergoing persecution, derision from others who wish to do him harm, accusations of God's having left him, and yet his claim that he has stuck by God even since before birth and his confidence that he will be raised up by God "from the depths of the earth" is unwavering. Now who is this Psalm about again?
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The Psalmist is undergoing persecution, derision from others who wish to do him harm, accusations of God's having left him, and yet his claim that he has stuck by God even since before birth and his confidence that he will be raised up by God "from the depths of the earth" is unwavering. Now who is this Psalm about again?
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This three-part Psalm has a wonderful refrain glorifying God. But the Psalmist has to go through struggles to experience God's goodness in it's fullness. Sound familiar?
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This three-part Psalm has a wonderful refrain glorifying God. But the Psalmist has to go through struggles to experience God's goodness in it's fullness. Sound familiar?
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Have you ever felt like you were being oppressed all day long everyday? Did you know God keeps up with all of your feelings and tears? Ultimately, trust in Him is the only way through the most difficult times. The enemy may be against you, but He is surely for you!
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Have you ever felt like you were being oppressed all day long everyday? Did you know God keeps up with all of your feelings and tears? Ultimately, trust in Him is the only way through the most difficult times. The enemy may be against you, but He is surely for you!
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What's the difference between a philosophical atheist and a practical atheist? David knew, and it cut him to the core.
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What's the difference between a philosophical atheist and a practical atheist? David knew, and it cut him to the core.
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Do you remember Doeg from 1 Samuel? David certainly did. He even wrote a Psalm about his experience in the aftermath of Doeg's report to Saul about David's whereabouts which lead to the death of 85 priests and their families. Prepare for an emotional Psalm.
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Do you remember Doeg from 1 Samuel? David certainly did. He even wrote a Psalm about his experience in the aftermath of Doeg's report to Saul about David's whereabouts which lead to the death of 85 priests and their families. Prepare for an emotional Psalm.
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David speaks in Psalm 51 of a problem that all of us face on a somewhat regular basis. Sin is heavy and it plagues us all. But throwing ourselves on God's mercy is the only remedy for this universal problem.
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David speaks in Psalm 51 of a problem that all of us face on a somewhat regular basis. Sin is heavy and it plagues us all. But throwing ourselves on God's mercy is the only remedy for this universal problem.
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Psalm 49 is a Wisdom Psalm that attempts to answer one of life's most common questions: why does it seem so much of life is unfair? Do the rich really have God's favor more than the poor? What happens after death? Is there a leveling of the playing field?
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Psalm 49 is a Wisdom Psalm that attempts to answer one of life's most common questions: why does it seem so much of life is unfair? Do the rich really have God's favor more than the poor? What happens after death? Is there a leveling of the playing field?
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Psalm 45 is the only Psalm given the title in the superscript of a "Love Song." But who is this love song really about? Could it be that this love song is about more than just any king and any princess bride? What if it is about Jesus and His church? Hint: The Hebrew writer seems to think so!
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Psalm 45 is the only Psalm given the title in the superscript of a "Love Song." But who is this love song really about? Could it be that this love song is about more than just any king and any princess bride? What if it is about Jesus and His church? Hint: The Hebrew writer seems to think so!
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Do Psalms 42 & 43 go together? Can we still think of them as separate Psalms? What are the central themes that come to the surface from both? Book 2 of Psalms starts off with a wonderful push toward God's abiding presence.
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Do Psalms 42 & 43 go together? Can we still think of them as separate Psalms? What are the central themes that come to the surface from both? Book 2 of Psalms starts off with a wonderful push toward God's abiding presence.
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Psalm 40 has much to say by way of encouragement for those who trust and wait for the Lord in difficult circumstances. With more than one clear pointer toward Jesus the Psalmist continues to bring our mind back to all that God has done for our salvation.
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Psalm 40 has much to say by way of encouragement for those who trust and wait for the Lord in difficult circumstances. With more than one clear pointer toward Jesus the Psalmist continues to bring our mind back to all that God has done for our salvation.
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This Wisdom Psalm the lives of the righteous with those of the wicked. From a certain angle it may seem that the author makes a life of righteousness seem simplistic in its outcome - i.e., doing good = a good life, doing bad = a bad life. But is there a little more gray area than this?
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This Wisdom Psalm the lives of the righteous with those of the wicked. From a certain angle it may seem that the author makes a life of righteousness seem simplistic in its outcome - i.e., doing good = a good life, doing bad = a bad life. But is there a little more gray area than this?
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This short Psalm begins with a description of Sin's desire to lead us astray. But God's character and actions are where we find peace from Sin's destructive influence.
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This short Psalm begins with a description of Sin's desire to lead us astray. But God's character and actions are where we find peace from Sin's destructive influence.
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Thanksgiving and wisdom are tied together in this beautiful acrostic Psalm. It's features are many and we get to cover some of the beauty that God has woven into it. We even get to see Jesus along the way! (Surprised?)
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Thanksgiving and wisdom are tied together in this beautiful acrostic Psalm. It's features are many and we get to cover some of the beauty that God has woven into it. We even get to see Jesus along the way! (Surprised?)
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"Into Your hand I commit my spirit" is a phrase used by Jesus on the cross. But it was used a long time before that by David. In a Psalm about trusting in the Lord through difficulty and persecution, David places himself in God's hands for the sake of YHWH's name. What can we learn from this to help us now?
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"Into Your hand I commit my spirit" is a phrase used by Jesus on the cross. But it was used a long time before that by David. In a Psalm about trusting in the Lord through difficulty and persecution, David places himself in God's hands for the sake of YHWH's name. What can we learn from this to help us now?
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In Psalm 27 we have another beautiful chiastic structure to help us get to the heart of the Psalmists plea. Watching the Psalmist speak in confidence and in his depth of desire to come into contact with God we realize just how much he is speaking our own hearts as we learn to put our full trust in Him.
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In Psalm 27 we have another beautiful chiastic structure to help us get to the heart of the Psalmists plea. Watching the Psalmist speak in confidence and in his depth of desire to come into contact with God we realize just how much he is speaking our own hearts as we learn to put our full trust in Him.
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This acrostic Psalm is one that has beauty on several levels (like all Psalms!). There is also a wonderfully intricate chiastic structure at work. Ultimately what David is asking for is God's great mercy through forgiveness of his sin - what we all need so badly. (One thing we didn't mention is that YHWH's name is used 10X in this Psalm.)
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This acrostic Psalm is one that has beauty on several levels (like all Psalms!). There is also a wonderfully intricate chiastic structure at work. Ultimately what David is asking for is God's great mercy through forgiveness of his sin - what we all need so badly. (One thing we didn't mention is that YHWH's name is used 10X in this Psalm.)
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This well known Psalm describes God as a Shepherd watching over His flock. But there is so much more than just the words on the surface, the meaning behind the Psalm and it's consistent pointers toward Jesus make it an unfathomable deposit of refreshment and shalom for God's sheep.
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This well known Psalm describes God as a Shepherd watching over His flock. But there is so much more than just the words on the surface, the meaning behind the Psalm and it's consistent pointers toward Jesus make it an unfathomable deposit of refreshment and shalom for God's sheep.
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Psalm 22 has more to say than we could fit into the first podcast. Join us for more talk on the amazing literary structure of this Psalm, including some talk about numbers and even the use of Jesus' name in the Psalm!
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Psalm 22 has more to say than we could fit into the first podcast. Join us for more talk on the amazing literary structure of this Psalm, including some talk about numbers and even the use of Jesus' name in the Psalm!
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What starts as a lament and ends as a praise? Psalm 22 is filled with twists and surprises! We're looking at just a few of them as we do our first podcast on this Psalm. We will tie more of it together in pt 2.
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What starts as a lament and ends as a praise? Psalm 22 is filled with twists and surprises! We're looking at just a few of them as we do our first podcast on this Psalm. We will tie more of it together in pt 2.
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There are 3 parts to this wonderful Psalm: 1) How the natural universe declares God's glory; 2) How the written Word declares God's glory; 3) How this revelation from God is beneficial for those who seek to stay close to Him.
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There are 3 parts to this wonderful Psalm: 1) How the natural universe declares God's glory; 2) How the written Word declares God's glory; 3) How this revelation from God is beneficial for those who seek to stay close to Him.
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Psalm 10 is the 2nd part of Psalm 9. The acrostic that we began to look at in Psalm 9 is continued in Psalm 10 with one notable deviation. By seeing the Psalms together a better picture is painted of two sides of a coin - praise/lament, order/chaos, God's nearness/absence (?).
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Psalm 10 is the 2nd part of Psalm 9. The acrostic that we began to look at in Psalm 9 is continued in Psalm 10 with one notable deviation. By seeing the Psalms together a better picture is painted of two sides of a coin - praise/lament, order/chaos, God's nearness/absence (?).
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As we continue in the Psalms, this episode and the next are tied together. Psalm 9 & 10 are written with one acrostic, which means that this writer has used the Hebrew alphabet as a framework for uniting the two Psalms in their entirety. But more than that, he has gotten very creative with his use of letters and symbols. The stunning combination of the two Psalms is astounding.
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As we continue in the Psalms, this episode and the next are tied together. Psalm 9 & 10 are written with one acrostic, which means that this writer has used the Hebrew alphabet as a framework for uniting the two Psalms in their entirety. But more than that, he has gotten very creative with his use of letters and symbols. The stunning combination of the two Psalms is astounding.
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Psalm 8 is a great place to see the glory of God and what He has done to establish people as His imagers in creation. It is also a great place to find Jesus as the One who is given dominion over all things forever. How can it be both? Let's take a look.
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Psalm 8 is a great place to see the glory of God and what He has done to establish people as His imagers in creation. It is also a great place to find Jesus as the One who is given dominion over all things forever. How can it be both? Let's take a look.
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Psalm 2 would certainly be used in a coronation of a King of Israel. But it's most obvious connection would be to The King of Israel whose coronation took place after His earthly death.
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Psalm 2 would certainly be used in a coronation of a King of Israel. But it's most obvious connection would be to The King of Israel whose coronation took place after His earthly death.
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Psalm 1 is the introduction to the book of Psalms. It's emphasis on the Law of the Lord is a call to action for all of God's people. Being known by the Lord has everything to do with staying close to Him in His Word.
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Psalm 1 is the introduction to the book of Psalms. It's emphasis on the Law of the Lord is a call to action for all of God's people. Being known by the Lord has everything to do with staying close to Him in His Word.
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We start a new series on Psalms today! Even the arrangement of this book will blow your mind. Did you know David wrote 73 Psalms? Who wrote the rest? Why does it matter if there are 39 Psalms in Books 1 & 5? The answers are so wonderful. Join us...also listen for a little "sneak peek" into Psalm 1!
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We start a new series on Psalms today! Even the arrangement of this book will blow your mind. Did you know David wrote 73 Psalms? Who wrote the rest? Why does it matter if there are 39 Psalms in Books 1 & 5? The answers are so wonderful. Join us...also listen for a little "sneak peek" into Psalm 1!
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The Gospel of Luke closes with more talk from Jesus about how His story is found in every part of God's Word. And why does this Gentile writer include this part at the very end about worshiping in the Temple?
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The Gospel of Luke closes with more talk from Jesus about how His story is found in every part of God's Word. And why does this Gentile writer include this part at the very end about worshiping in the Temple?
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The Emmaus walk continues and concludes with a beautiful scene reminiscent of The Lord's Supper and the opportunity we all have to meet Him there. Jesus also appears to many disciples at once bringing peace and confirming his bodily resurrection.
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The Emmaus walk continues and concludes with a beautiful scene reminiscent of The Lord's Supper and the opportunity we all have to meet Him there. Jesus also appears to many disciples at once bringing peace and confirming his bodily resurrection.
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What does Jesus mean, on the road to Emmaus, when he says "Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer...?" When he elaborates on all the scriptures and how they relate to him, what importance is there for the modern believer?
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What does Jesus mean, on the road to Emmaus, when he says "Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer...?" When he elaborates on all the scriptures and how they relate to him, what importance is there for the modern believer?
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The tomb is empty. Early disciples are being reminded of what Jesus said...even from his own mouth.
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The tomb is empty. Early disciples are being reminded of what Jesus said...even from his own mouth.
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The criminal is accepted by Jesus on the cross, darkness covers the land, the temple curtain is torn in two, a centurion pronounced Jesus' innocence, a council member buries him.
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The criminal is accepted by Jesus on the cross, darkness covers the land, the temple curtain is torn in two, a centurion pronounced Jesus' innocence, a council member buries him.
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The Son of the Father is exchanged for the son of the father. Simon takes up Jesus' cross and follows him. Where are the disciples? Jesus addresses the great multitude that follows him through the Jerusalem streets. The place of the Skull and the offer of sour wine - what are we to make of these? (See https://www.faithgateway.com/crucifixion-coronation-king/#.Ygrc-t_MKM8)
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The Son of the Father is exchanged for the son of the father. Simon takes up Jesus' cross and follows him. Where are the disciples? Jesus addresses the great multitude that follows him through the Jerusalem streets. The place of the Skull and the offer of sour wine - what are we to make of these? (See https://www.faithgateway.com/crucifixion-coronation-king/#.Ygrc-t_MKM8)
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Jesus is mocked before the council of the Sanhedrin; Jesus taken before Pilate; Jesus taken before Herod. Two out of three say "Not Guilty!" But majorities don't always win out.
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Jesus is mocked before the council of the Sanhedrin; Jesus taken before Pilate; Jesus taken before Herod. Two out of three say "Not Guilty!" But majorities don't always win out.
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Jesus prays at Gethsemane and we get a glimpse of how intensely human he is in his suffering. Judas betrays him with a kiss and the swords come out again - leaving a servant of the high priest in need of Jesus' healing touch. Peter follows and denies knowing Jesus...three times...before the rooster crows. Sigh.
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Jesus prays at Gethsemane and we get a glimpse of how intensely human he is in his suffering. Judas betrays him with a kiss and the swords come out again - leaving a servant of the high priest in need of Jesus' healing touch. Peter follows and denies knowing Jesus...three times...before the rooster crows. Sigh.
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After the Passover with his disciples, Jesus talked to them about betrayal, a different Kingdom set-up, and a difficult road ahead.
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After the Passover with his disciples, Jesus talked to them about betrayal, a different Kingdom set-up, and a difficult road ahead.
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Judas plots with the Religious Leaders about how to betray Jesus. Two disciples are sent into town to an unknown house to ask about a place for Jesus to eat Passover with his disciples...and it works! Luke's version of the Passover meal seems to have an extra cup. What do we make of this?
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Judas plots with the Religious Leaders about how to betray Jesus. Two disciples are sent into town to an unknown house to ask about a place for Jesus to eat Passover with his disciples...and it works! Luke's version of the Passover meal seems to have an extra cup. What do we make of this?
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Verse 12 begins with "But before all this...", making a delineation between what came before and what is coming after. The verses after 12 are all about the destruction of Jerusalem and the days leading up to that in AD 70. What does the disciple need to know?
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Verse 12 begins with "But before all this...", making a delineation between what came before and what is coming after. The verses after 12 are all about the destruction of Jerusalem and the days leading up to that in AD 70. What does the disciple need to know?
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Jesus condemns the pretentiousness of the scribes and their devouring of widows' homes just in time to look up and see a poor widow putting her last coins into the offering coffers. This leads him to speak even further regarding the outward adornments of the temple itself and their temporary existence. Lesson: Don't judge by what's on the outside!
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Jesus condemns the pretentiousness of the scribes and their devouring of widows' homes just in time to look up and see a poor widow putting her last coins into the offering coffers. This leads him to speak even further regarding the outward adornments of the temple itself and their temporary existence. Lesson: Don't judge by what's on the outside!
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Jesus is asked a question about the resurrection and gives a response that stuns everyone into silence. Then Jesus has a question of his own about the writing of Psalm 110.
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Jesus is asked a question about the resurrection and gives a response that stuns everyone into silence. Then Jesus has a question of his own about the writing of Psalm 110.
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Questions are posed to Jesus in an attempt to trap him. His answers leave the questioners and listeners stunned.
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Questions are posed to Jesus in an attempt to trap him. His answers leave the questioners and listeners stunned.
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Jesus's entrance into Jerusalem is received with both great acclaim and implicit rejection. What's with the untying of the colt? The allusions to Isaiah 29 are plentiful. What are we to make of that? Oh, and are we hanging on his words?
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Jesus's entrance into Jerusalem is received with both great acclaim and implicit rejection. What's with the untying of the colt? The allusions to Isaiah 29 are plentiful. What are we to make of that? Oh, and are we hanging on his words?
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Finally, Luke brings up the fig tree again. Will there be fruit found in the fig tree? And what about this "severe" nobleman who leaves for a time and returns to make reckoning with both his servants and those who did not want him to rule over them?
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Finally, Luke brings up the fig tree again. Will there be fruit found in the fig tree? And what about this "severe" nobleman who leaves for a time and returns to make reckoning with both his servants and those who did not want him to rule over them?
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Jesus is talking plainly to the disciples but they are failing to understand his meaning. As a matter of fact, Luke tells us three times about the extend of their obtuseness. But is this based on their lack of understanding or on God's will to keep certain details from them at this time? The blind beggar that follows may give us some clues.
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Jesus is talking plainly to the disciples but they are failing to understand his meaning. As a matter of fact, Luke tells us three times about the extend of their obtuseness. But is this based on their lack of understanding or on God's will to keep certain details from them at this time? The blind beggar that follows may give us some clues.
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How hard is it to enter the Kingdom of God? Jesus tells us it's impossible to do - on our own. We must be humble & dependent on Him!
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How hard is it to enter the Kingdom of God? Jesus tells us it's impossible to do - on our own. We must be humble & dependent on Him!
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The Son of Man is coming soon, but what should the disciples do in the meantime? Pray. It should be prayer in dependence and faithfulness.
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The Son of Man is coming soon, but what should the disciples do in the meantime? Pray. It should be prayer in dependence and faithfulness.
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Ten lepers are cleansed but only one returns to the true High Priest; the Kingdom is in our midst; the days of the Son of Man are coming and faithfulness is the key.
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Ten lepers are cleansed but only one returns to the true High Priest; the Kingdom is in our midst; the days of the Son of Man are coming and faithfulness is the key.
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Why does Jesus close this long teaching section to reference to forgiveness, faithfulness, and humility?
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Why does Jesus close this long teaching section to reference to forgiveness, faithfulness, and humility?
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What does loving money have to do with committing adultery? Should the story of Lazarus and the rich man be taken as a parable or as historical fact? How do the context of these stories bring them together into something understandable? The clues are here!
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What does loving money have to do with committing adultery? Should the story of Lazarus and the rich man be taken as a parable or as historical fact? How do the context of these stories bring them together into something understandable? The clues are here!
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The parable of the shrewd manager has left a lot of Bible students scratching their heads. Context can be a wonderful teacher to get at the heart of how this parable actually applies to the disciple.
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The parable of the shrewd manager has left a lot of Bible students scratching their heads. Context can be a wonderful teacher to get at the heart of how this parable actually applies to the disciple.
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The shepherd, the woman, and the father are all wanting something that was lost to be found. They are all willing to go to great lengths to make this happen. What does that mean for God's desire to have all of his children with him? Jesus is making a powerful point about the heart of the Father.
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The shepherd, the woman, and the father are all wanting something that was lost to be found. They are all willing to go to great lengths to make this happen. What does that mean for God's desire to have all of his children with him? Jesus is making a powerful point about the heart of the Father.
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The cost of discipleship is high. Taking time to figure out if we are willing to pay it and what that means is essential. #staysalty
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The cost of discipleship is high. Taking time to figure out if we are willing to pay it and what that means is essential. #staysalty
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Jesus dines in the home of a Pharisee, again. Once again this leads to some interesting discussion - this time, regarding healing on the Sabbath, where to sit at parties and who to invite. It's not what you think...
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Jesus dines in the home of a Pharisee, again. Once again this leads to some interesting discussion - this time, regarding healing on the Sabbath, where to sit at parties and who to invite. It's not what you think...
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Entering through the narrow door - how narrow is this door? We have to do more than just listen to Jesus' teaching if we want to be recognized by Him and invited into the Kingdom. Ultimately, God's prophet will die in Jerusalem.
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Entering through the narrow door - how narrow is this door? We have to do more than just listen to Jesus' teaching if we want to be recognized by Him and invited into the Kingdom. Ultimately, God's prophet will die in Jerusalem.
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A "daughter of Abraham" who has been bent over by a disabling spirit for 18 years is made straight by Jesus on the Sabbath. Some are put to shame and some rejoice at all the glorious things that Jesus does. Jesus then proceeds to tell a couple of parables that are directly related to what just happened.
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A "daughter of Abraham" who has been bent over by a disabling spirit for 18 years is made straight by Jesus on the Sabbath. Some are put to shame and some rejoice at all the glorious things that Jesus does. Jesus then proceeds to tell a couple of parables that are directly related to what just happened.
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Jesus does not want His followers comparing themselves with one another to make themselves feel better about not being as sinful as others. Repentance is key in everyone's walk. Luke's parable of the barren fig tree becomes a wonderful illustration of this truth.
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Jesus does not want His followers comparing themselves with one another to make themselves feel better about not being as sinful as others. Repentance is key in everyone's walk. Luke's parable of the barren fig tree becomes a wonderful illustration of this truth.
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Division between people is something that comes with Jesus' ministry. Being able to recognize what God is doing through Jesus is a part of a disciples' calling. Being able to settle disputes among ourselves as God's people is key to living the way we are called to live.
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Division between people is something that comes with Jesus' ministry. Being able to recognize what God is doing through Jesus is a part of a disciples' calling. Being able to settle disputes among ourselves as God's people is key to living the way we are called to live.
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Being good servants in the absence of the Master is a key teaching for disciples.
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Being good servants in the absence of the Master is a key teaching for disciples.
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In this episode we talk about the blasphemhy of the Holy Spirit, a parable about a rich man who is concerned with how to store his abundance, and the calling of the disciple to rest in the assurance that his needs will be taken care of by the Father. There are connections between all of these. They are just as real today as they were for Jesus' original audience.
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In this episode we talk about the blasphemhy of the Holy Spirit, a parable about a rich man who is concerned with how to store his abundance, and the calling of the disciple to rest in the assurance that his needs will be taken care of by the Father. There are connections between all of these. They are just as real today as they were for Jesus' original audience.
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Beware the leaven of the Pharisees - which is hypocrisy! Is leaven always bad? Could it be that leaven is like the Kingdom of God in a positive way?
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Beware the leaven of the Pharisees - which is hypocrisy! Is leaven always bad? Could it be that leaven is like the Kingdom of God in a positive way?
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The woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers comprise some of the harsher language Jesus uses toward the religious leaders in Luke. There are also many crossovers for us to watch out for today.
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The woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers comprise some of the harsher language Jesus uses toward the religious leaders in Luke. There are also many crossovers for us to watch out for today.
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The sign of Jonah is given by Jesus as something for the people to consider as they look to Jesus' ministry. "This generation" is resembling the generation of people who came out of Egyptian bondage. Will they be any more faithful than that generation?
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The sign of Jonah is given by Jesus as something for the people to consider as they look to Jesus' ministry. "This generation" is resembling the generation of people who came out of Egyptian bondage. Will they be any more faithful than that generation?
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When Jesus casts out a mute demon, peoples' willingness to accept what God is doing in Him is all over the board. Jesus implies that the "new Moses" has come into their midst and anything other than being on-board with God's plan through Him will result in scattering. He is cleaning the house and if it is not filled with His Spirit, it will be filled with many demons.
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When Jesus casts out a mute demon, peoples' willingness to accept what God is doing in Him is all over the board. Jesus implies that the "new Moses" has come into their midst and anything other than being on-board with God's plan through Him will result in scattering. He is cleaning the house and if it is not filled with His Spirit, it will be filled with many demons.
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Luke makes a contrast between Martha & Mary that feels very appropriate for how we live our lives in the modern world. Are we more often "a Mary" or "a Martha"? Following that, Jesus talks about prayer. He gives the disciples a "model prayer" to use when they approach the Father and follows that up with a story to explain how much God wishes to give the very best answers to the prayers offered by his children who come to Him with boldness.
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Luke makes a contrast between Martha & Mary that feels very appropriate for how we live our lives in the modern world. Are we more often "a Mary" or "a Martha"? Following that, Jesus talks about prayer. He gives the disciples a "model prayer" to use when they approach the Father and follows that up with a story to explain how much God wishes to give the very best answers to the prayers offered by his children who come to Him with boldness.
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The Parable of the Good Samaritan is well known among most Christians. But there is a lot of background that many are still unaware of. By going to 2 Chronicles 28, we find a lot of connections that have often gotten past Bible readers. Taking a closer look will help us to hear Jesus's point in a way that brings even greater meaning to the fore.
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The Parable of the Good Samaritan is well known among most Christians. But there is a lot of background that many are still unaware of. By going to 2 Chronicles 28, we find a lot of connections that have often gotten past Bible readers. Taking a closer look will help us to hear Jesus's point in a way that brings even greater meaning to the fore.
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Satan falls like lightening from heaven? Authority to tread on scorpions & snakes? God hiding things from the wise & understanding? God's sovereignty is at the heart of answering any of these questions.
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Satan falls like lightening from heaven? Authority to tread on scorpions & snakes? God hiding things from the wise & understanding? God's sovereignty is at the heart of answering any of these questions.
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Jesus sends out the 72 with instructions on taking the message of the Kingdom ahead of Him. Sometimes they will be received and other times they will be rejected. Ultimately, the rejection will lead to severe judgement...and no one wants that!
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Jesus sends out the 72 with instructions on taking the message of the Kingdom ahead of Him. Sometimes they will be received and other times they will be rejected. Ultimately, the rejection will lead to severe judgement...and no one wants that!
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The difference between reception and rejection of Jesus' message is coming to the fore. What does it mean for the disciple who wants to follow Jesus?
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The difference between reception and rejection of Jesus' message is coming to the fore. What does it mean for the disciple who wants to follow Jesus?
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Jesus comes down from the Mount of Transfiguration to find commotion among a faithless generation, just like Moses. Jesus continues to instruct the disciples on what it means for Him to be the Messiah, and their own roles of humility in following Him.
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Jesus comes down from the Mount of Transfiguration to find commotion among a faithless generation, just like Moses. Jesus continues to instruct the disciples on what it means for Him to be the Messiah, and their own roles of humility in following Him.
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The transfiguration of Jesus. Why does Jesus meet on a mountain with Moses & Elijah? Why does Luke use the word "exodus" to describe their conversation? Why does Peter think it would be a good idea to build "shelters" for the three of them? What is this story really about?
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The transfiguration of Jesus. Why does Jesus meet on a mountain with Moses & Elijah? Why does Luke use the word "exodus" to describe their conversation? Why does Peter think it would be a good idea to build "shelters" for the three of them? What is this story really about?
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Peter successfully identifies Jesus as the Christ, but Jesus tells the disciples not to say anything about it. Jesus redefines, for the disciples, what His mission will look like - suffering, death, & resurrection. He then instructs the crowds that if anyone wants to follow Him, they can only do it by carrying their own cross.
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Peter successfully identifies Jesus as the Christ, but Jesus tells the disciples not to say anything about it. Jesus redefines, for the disciples, what His mission will look like - suffering, death, & resurrection. He then instructs the crowds that if anyone wants to follow Him, they can only do it by carrying their own cross.
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Questions continue to swirl around Jesus' identity. The apostles are given authority by Jesus to proclaim the Gospel and heal people. Herod is perplexed about reports he continues to get concerning Jesus and seeks to see him. And how do you feed 5,000 hungry people??
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The gulf between faith & fear can be a great chasm. When Jesus works in our midst, we have a choice to make: will we put our faith in him or be seized with fear and ask him to leave?
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Jesus redefines family, calms the storm, and heals a demoniac. Fear and misunderstanding have the potential to stifle the disciples learning about Jesus, but by truly hearing they are able to become part of his close "family."
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Jesus speaks in parables to the crowd. Many are unsure what the parable he is using means. True disciples follow him and ask for an explanation. Whether or not you are asking for an explanation of what you don't understand is a major determiner of the kind of soil you are.
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Jesus forgives the sins of a sinful woman in a Pharisee's home. Interestingly, Luke never tells us how the Pharisee ultimately responds. Then, chapter 8 begins with more of Jesus's association with women in society - from both the highest levels to the lowest.
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John the Baptist is not sure if Jesus is the one he's been looking for. Jesus reassures John's disciples that he is God's Messiah. Jesus then turns to the crowds to address their own fickle hearts.
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Luke includes two stories that draw the attentive readers' mind back to the Elisha & Elijah accounts in the Old Testament. And yet there is something quite different about each account. Is Jesus actually better than Elijah? How about Elisha?
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The second half of Jesus' "Sermon on the Plain." The center of the sermon is a 7-fold parallel about mercy and being judged by the same standard you use to interact with others. This teaching filters into all the rest of the sermon.
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Jesus teaches his disciples in what is referred to as the Sermon on the Plain. His emphasis on poor and hungry is very literal and contrasts with Matthew's Sermon on the Mount. His teaching about loving your enemies should be enough to make anyone reconsider their commitment to following him.
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Jesus continues to exert authority, this time over the Sabbath & over the choosing of his apostles. The powers that be continue to be unhappy with his "new wine.";
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The calling of Levi (Matthew) - the beginning of a new priesthood. Three quick parables used by Jesus to answer a question about fasting. In what way do these three short teachings go together?
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The miracle stories of Jesus continue to fall back to back, together displaying an authority that is beyond earthly ability. By calling fish, healing leprosy, and cleansing sin Jesus is establishing much more than His Messianic role - He is giving clues to His very identity as God.
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Jesus' word has AUTHORITY! People are astounded by it; demons are powerless before it; deathbed illness is immediately cured by it. Jesus will heal people--every one!--who come to him and he is casting demons out of a broken system, as well. All of it is done with the word from his mouth.
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At the end of the temptations, Jesus is tempted to throw himself off of a very high place. When Jesus visits his hometown, people from his past try to throw him off of a very high place. Coincidence?
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Jesus identity is in question from some. But His Father has made it abundantly clear that He is the Son of God. Even Satan seeks to throw a monkey wrench into Jesus' psyche regarding this fact.
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John the Baptist is the one coming to prepare the way for Jesus. In what way does his message resonate with the prophets of old? What kinds of people are most interested in what he has to say?
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Luke is the only gospel writer that includes this story of Jesus, being 12 years old, asking questions and discussing God's Law in the Temple. Why does he include this story? Why does this story include a 3 day period? Why are Jesus' parents so mystified by his disappearance and activity? There is much more to this story than meets the eye!
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Today we are taking time to interview Paul & Claire Ahrens who are leaving to do mission work & plant a church in Queretaro, Mexico in 11 days! They are a part of team who has been planning for this for 3 years. This happens to be our daughter & son-in-law. The work they are going to do is exciting and important. A vast majority of the people they will serve there are unchurched. (Help! They are taking my soon-to-be granddaughter with them!)
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Jesus is taken to the temple for purification (of Mom & Dad). While at the temple, Joseph & Mary come into contact with two "witnesses" who are going to make a big impression. Both of them have been waiting to see God's miraculous saving work on behalf of Israel.
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Luke's birth narrative: Why does Luke give us such detailed historical data? Why did Jesus have to be born in Bethlehem? Does the meaning of "Bethlehem" have any significance? Is there any importance as to why Jesus was laid in a feeding troth? What is the Tower of Eder (Genesis 35:21; Micah 4:8) and why is it important for this story?
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The Songs of Mary & Zechariah surround the miracle of speech given to Zechariah. What does it mean that a mute priest is now re-enabled to speak?
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Two improbable, shocking, extraordiary, supernatural pregnancies are announced that will turn the world on its head. One of the pregnancies is for a very old couple who will need God's hand on them in order to conceive. The other is for a young virgin who will need just as much miraculous help.
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Who is this Theophilus that Luke-Acts was written to? Why did Luke consider it to be of such importance to write him a two-volume work like this? Is there something to the title Luke uses to address him? Why does the Centurion at the foot of the cross in Luke proclaim Jesus' "innocence?" Why does Acts end with such a cliffhanger if Paul is already dead? These are important question that could all be resolved with the same answer.
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A lowly Jew is about to be put over all of the king's previous governors. Naturally they are jealous and cannot accept this "demotion" without a fight. They must trump up charges if they wish to get rid of Daniel, however, because he is so righteous. Their plot against him works and he is thrown into a hole in the ground never to be seen again. But then the unexpected happens the next morning...
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Is the story of David & Goliath more than a story for the children's wing in Church? If David's name means "Beloved" and his father, Jesse, means "I am," then are we meant to see Goliath as more than just an ancient human enemy of Israel? Great meaning is waiting to be discovered...
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Joshua, who comes after Moses, will lead the people into the Promised Land to give them possession of the Land and to keep them from being like sheep without a shepherd. He will do all of this with Eleazar (the "Helper") at his side, and he will begin after a 3-day period of preparation.
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In Numbers 35, there is a passage about the cities of refuge. Even though many Christians have never even heard of this passage, there is a story of Jesus' sacrifice and redemption embedded in these verses of judgement and justice.
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In this final part of Exodus 32-34, emphasis is upon Moses making intercession with God. With phrases like "outside the camp," "face to face," and "Joshua the son of Nun" the text is pointing us to the greatest intercession of all time.
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Moses continues to intercede on behalf of the people; God wants to call off the marriage, but Moses won't let it go and God agrees to go with them into the Promised Land. God passes before Moses who is in a hole in the ground while God proclaims His character. The covenant is re-established and Moses returns to the people transformed.
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The Golden Calf incident at the foot of Mt. Sinai in Exodus 32-34 has been discussed, taught, made movies about, and picked apart for centuries. But few connect it to the Christ Story. Yet it was Jesus who came down from His position with God, interceded on the people's behalf, addressed a bad leadership, and called the faithful to Himself.
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What is it? The people are hungry and complaining (again) and God is fulfilling their needs, and at the same time pointing to the greatest filling they will ever receive through Christ.
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These two stories in Exodus are very similar even though they also have significant differences. Why do these stories of thirsting in the wilderness sound similar and yet are obviously different? Why does a tree make water sweet? How does water come out of a rock - a rock that Paul says is Christ?
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Leaven as influence; 3 days of darkness; pillar of cloud & fire as Holy Spirit; and "The Lord will fight for you."
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The Exodus story is as wonderful from a typological perspective as it is from a historical perspective. So many pieces of the historical narrative are just pointers to what we experience today in Christ.
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The plagues and the Passover both have very strong connecting points to the Jesus story.
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The savior of Israel is born; his life is threatened as a baby; he grows up with a dual identity between the palace and slavery; his attempt to help his people is rejected; he is driven out of his home to a distant land where he finds a bride at a well and has a child named "stranger." Sound familiar?
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More older brother/younger brother? This is getting weird. Once again, the younger is given the lion's share. Together, the many instances of this type throughout Genesis continue to point to the greatest reversal of all, which is only understood in Jesus!
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The emotional reunion of Joseph & his brothers; Joseph loads his brothers down with gifts and encourages them to bring his father back to enjoy all the good things of Egypt. In this, we see Jesus longing to welcome all who are His into His bountiful Kingdom.
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Joseph has a plan to keep Benjamin with him, but Judah steps in to protect his brother on his father's account. Joseph, Judah & Benjamin "team up" to put forth a much fuller picture of Jesus than any of them could do on his own (overlapping typology).
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Joseph's brothers come to Egypt for bread; they come before Joseph but do not recognize him; they are accused of being spies with their only chance at life being to bring their youngest brother, Benjamin, to prove their innocence.
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Joseph interprets Pharoah's dreams, and is made second over all the land; his primary duty is the distribution of bread to a starving world.
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When Joseph is at his lowest point in life, he meets two men; one is associated with bread and the other with wine; both are entering a very significant 3 day period which will end with one hanged on a tree and the other restored to the side of the King of the known world. Sound familiar?
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Judah gets involved in ilicit sexual contact yet receives no punishment; Joseph is falsely accused of involvement in ilicit sexual contact yet receives exile in prison.
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The most loved son of the father, who is jealously hated by his older brothers is sold and thrown into a hole in the ground where later it is discovered that he is not there anymore. Is this really Genesis 37?
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Jacob fears from his life and is on the run again. God reiterates the promise of offspring and land to Jacob personally. Rachel dies at Bethlehem in the process of giving birth to the one Jacob calls "the son of my right hand."
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Who is the mysterious figure Jacob wrestles with overnight? Why does Jacob walk away with a limp? What kind of blessing does Jacob really receive from this "man"?
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Jacob & his family grow wealthy & strong; God tells him it's time to return to the Promised Land; but leaving won't be as easy as he had hoped. And is Genesis 31 a forshadowing of The Exodus event just a few hundred years down the road?
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Early in the day Jacob rolls a stone away from a hole providing water for many sheep, simultaneously meeting his beautiful bride.
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Jacob lays his head on a stone, but what is this stone? And what about the ladder? And what about God's covenant now spoken to Jacob directly by the Lord?
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The older brother/younger brother type comes into play again. Jacob & Rebekah deceive Isaac, Jacob's dad, to get the most valuable blessing for Jacob rather than Esau. Esau is angry enough to kill Jacob after learning what has happened. The story of Jesus is sitting just under a couple of goat skins.
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The births of Esau & Jacob; another younger brother overtakes the older in family standing; the older brother who feels he is about to die gets an extension on life from the thick red liquid provided by the younger brother - sound familiar?
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In this episode, we find out why so much of Isaac's life sounds just like Abraham's: (1) Both go through famine; (2) Both live in the land of Abimelech; (3) both lie about their relationship to their wife because they worry about her being taken because of her beauty; (4) both dig wells (the son even re-digs the ones the father dug before); (5) both make covenants to keep peace with kings nearby; (6) both covenants are made at the same place--Beersheba--a generation apart. All of this is actually pointing to Jesus, the Son who does only what he sees his Father doing (John 5:19).
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The father sends the helper into the world to find a bride for the promised son - and she needs to come RIGHT NOW!
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The father takes the promised son to the place of sacrifice where he is miraculously saved on the third day, and it all happens in Genesis 22.
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Sweeping overview of Genesis 15-24 foreshadowing a timeline stretching from the Covenant at Sinai to the sending of the Holy Spirit to seek the Bride of Christ.
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What if there is a timeline leading from Abram's call in Gen 12:1-3 to the arrival of Melchizedek/Jesus in Gen 14:18? And what about those 318 fighting men?
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The story of Melchizedek in Genesis and how it prefigures Jesus.
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Melchizedek is a mysterious figure. The writer of Hebrews explains to us just how to understand him in light of Jesus's person & work. By starting in Hebrews, we will have a much better grasp on how to understand Genesis 12-14.
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Post flood Noah and his sons and how to make sense of this story in light of "the bigger story" - Jesus!
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The Noah story continues and deepens. The ark is "atoned for"; the dove remains; the 17th of the 7th month? These are all beautiful specifics pointing us even closer to Jesus.
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The story of Noah is about the destruction of evil and renewal of creation through the obedience of one man. That sounds an awful lot like the main story of Scripture. Are we meant to see more in this story than just cute animals?
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Is a genealogy more than just a list of names? What is the contrast betwteen Cain's line and Seth's line? Could there be something hidden in the genealogy of Genesis 5 that is jaw-dropping? Is Enoch pointing us to Jesus, and is his son, Methuselah, pointing us to the eternally living spiritual offspring of God through Him--those who do not undergo destruction?
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We continue to look at the Older-Brother-Younger-Brother type; Cain kills Abel out of jealousy; Abel's blood cries out; Cain's curse involves wandering without a home; God's protection on Cain. Is all of this pointing to a bigger story?
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Older-Brother-Younger-Brother Types; Why is the younger brother always blessed over the older? Why is the older brother so jealous of God's favor on the younger that he wishes to kill him? Is there a bigger story going on?
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Why is Adam's side opened? Why are the bride and groom "naked and unashamed"? Why is the bride of this first sinless man referred to as a "helper"?
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The man needs a helper; none on earth can be found; he is put to sleep and his side opened up; the first bride is "built" from him. What story are we talking about again?
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What is typology? Why is it important? Is the Jesus story really on every page of the Scriptures?
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Jesus fills the pages of Zechariah and learning to see Him makes this book come alive in ways that are simply impossible without Him.
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"On that day"; Another look at the great battle; The Mount of Olives is "split"; darkness, earthquake, a fountain opened; God's people despoil their enemies; people from all nations worship the Lord.
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"On That Day"; the removal of false prophets; the striking of the Shepherd from Mark 14:27; the refiner's fire.
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God's people are under siege; God comes to their rescue; Mourning for the one (God?) who is pierced; a fountain of forgiveness is opened.
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Israel filled with bad shepherds; Zechariah plays the good shepherd, but is rejected; 30 pieces of silver; the return of bad shepherds.
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Judgement on bad shepherds; the coming of a cornerstone; the gathering of all of God's people as a flock.
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Philistines a remnant?! The King rides in on a donkey. Bread & Wine for those God loves.
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Part 2 of Chapter 7 & 8. A chiastic structure of the passage is laid out. An emphasis on the promise originally made to Abraham. An answer to the fasting question. Stress upon a great desire to "take hold" of the blessings of YHWH.
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A question about fasting. A response about how to treat each other. A depiction of the land filled with people of all ages at peace.
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Zechariah's 8th vision, completing the first series of visions; also a task pointing to a high priest names Joshua who also sits on a royal throne!
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A flying scroll, a woman in a basket with a leaden cover that sounds a whole lot like "mercy seat". God is at work to remove wickedness from His people.
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Lampstand, Olive Trees, Anointing Oil and a Stone with seven eyes...and yet they all work together to show the great promises that God has for the redemption of His people.
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Joshua, the High Priest, being accused by the Satan; Joshua gets new clothes; Joshua and his associates are a "sign"; Iniquity removed in a single day!
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Four Craftsmen; A man with a measuring line; Is Jesus in Zechariah?
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Why read Zechariah?' Typology when reading Zechariah; Four Horns.
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Colored horses, myrtle trees, and The Lord of Hosts desire to comfort His people.
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Josiah, Pharaoh Neco, and the beginning of 70 years of captivity, coming to an end in 539 BC. Into this scene enters Zechariah the Prophet in 520 BC.
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Looking at the genealogy at the end of Ruth and seeing some remarkably cool stuff! If you thought genealogies were boring, get ready to change your mind.
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Two people groups tied to a Redeemer by what happens at a threshing floor. There's a bigger story.
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Two people groups tied to a Redeemer by what happens at a threshing floor. There's a bigger story.
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Why would I want to know about the Literary Structure? What does that even mean? How does it help me know the emphasis of the book of Ruth?
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Boaz redeems Ruth & Naomi and Elimelech's land. But what about this blessing involving Perez & Tamar?
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A midnight meeting and a promise of redemption. The gentile widow is worthy and her request of the redeemer is well-received.
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Boaz & Ruth share bread & wine during the barley harvest. Ruth is satisfied and has plenty left to share with Naomi. Are these New Testament pointers?
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Ruth meets Boaz!
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Exploring the book of Ruth!
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We are launching a new ministry focused on how great God's Word is. We will be looking at multiple aspects of the Bible and talking about things like Typology, Names, Literary Structure and more, but my wife will make sure we keep it from getting to "egg-heady." If you love the Bible ,(or maybe you are just interested in hearing more), please join us. :)
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Should Samson's outstretched arms remind us of anyone?
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Should Samson's outstretched arms remind us of anyone?
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The strange story of Samson.
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Let's talk about Jepthah.
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So, Abimelech....
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More Gideon!
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Let's talk about Gideon!
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Join us for a discussion of Deborah & Barak.
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What is God doing with a left-handed man that is so important for us to know?
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