What in the Word?

#39: Hos 8: You Keep Using that Word...

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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#38: Esth 5: "Will You Walk Into My Parlour?" Said the Spider to the Fly

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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#37: Ezra 9-10: Is There Partiality With God?

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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#36: Num 16-18 & Heb 3: Like Biscuits and Gravy (The End)

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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#35: Neh 2 & Acts 12: Like Bacalhau and Potatoes

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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#34: Job 2 & Rom 6: Like Lamb and Tzatziki

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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#33: Esther 2 & Acts 25: Like Tea and Scones

Today, we explore two fascinating passages from the books of Esther and Acts, and see how humor makes a difference.
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#32: Neh 11 & Acts 21: Like Draniki and Sour Cream

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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#31: Jer 7 & Matt 21: Like Peanut Butter and Jelly

These two passages, seemingly unrelated at first glance, share a link that reveals something about God's nature and the true essence of faith and prayer.
Join us as we explore some shared themes and what it means to have an authentic relationship with God.
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#30: Judges 9: The Tale of the Bramble King

Today we consider a story told by Jotham when Abimelek, the son of Gideon, tries to establish himself as king.
We look at Jotham's parable of the trees, which serves as Judges' polemic on the dangers of worldly leadership and sheds light on the problem of Israel's request for a king in 1 Samuel. Join as we explore what leadership means under God.
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