What in the Word?

In this episode, we explore a little of chapters 9 and 10 of Esther, often considered mere footnotes to the main story; but when the tables turn on Haman's sinister plot, everything for the Jews is reversed, and in the most unexpected way. Join us as we reflect on God's mysterious ways.
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In this episode, we look at Psalm 137, a song of the sorrow and anger of Judah during their Babylonian exile. We'll talk about what the Psalms do, the historical context and poetic structure of this one, and what that means for us.
 
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A key theme of Hosea is Israel's failure to truly know God. Despite all their religious rituals and declarations, their actions reveal a deep misunderstanding of who God is.
This chapter challenges us to reflect on our own lives and communities and whether we truly know God. 
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Set in the grandiose world of Persia under King Xerxes, Esther 5 shows how God orchestrates events by effortlessly overturning the foolishness of human power and demonstrating that true power belongs to him.
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In this episode, we take a look at a potentially confusing event in the return of the Israelites from Babylon. We discuss the theological implications and questions this event raises about God's intentions, inclusion, and the concept of spiritual versus genetic identity.
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In this episode, we look into Numbers 16-18 and explore how these passages connect with Hebrews 3.
We examine the critical distinction between acts of sin and hearts of unbelief to see how lack of faith leads to disobedience. We also discuss the role of the priests and Levites here, and what really means to be the holy people of God.
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In this episode, we contrast Neh 2 and Acts 12 and look at the difference faith makes to one's ability to percieve reality.
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In this episode, we begin by looking at Satan's clever yet ultimately futile attempts to make Job turn away from God and consider a theme that connects with Rom 6, where Paul addresses the tension between belief and experience.
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Today, we explore two fascinating passages from the books of Esther and Acts, and see how humor makes a difference.
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Nehemiah 11 recounts the challenging return to Jerusalem after the exile. Despite the city's unsafe and uncomfortable conditions, the people willingly trust in God.
In Acts 21, we witness Paul's determination to go to Jerusalem, fully aware of the suffering that awaits him. Join us as we reflect on the connection between the stories and what it means to trust God. 
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