What in the Word?

#52: Prov 24:13-20: "Hunny is good for me, and I am good for it" - Winnie the Pooh

This episode explores Proverbs 24:13-20 and how they illustrate the real promises that Proverbs as a book makes to God's people.
 
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#51: Prov 22:1-16: Don't Let the Water Into the Boat

In this episode, we look at part of Proverbs 22 and how it has some of the best teaching on wealth you'll ever hear. 
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#50: Gal 4: Paul Explains How Evil Slavery Really Is

The Apostle Paul's discussion of Hagar and Sarah as representations of two covenants is a great way to appreciate how much he hated slavery.
Join us as we look at Paul's main point – faith over works –  and also  misconceptions about the acceptance of slavery in biblical texts. Discover how Paul's allegory is actually a condemnation of both spiritual and physical bondage, and why understanding the context of his message is crucial for grasping the essence of Christian freedom.
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#49: Rom 1&2: Janet Has Some Juicy Gossip

In this episode, we look at one key part of an argument by Paul about why faith is the only way to live with God. Paul argues that the root of all sin is the attempt to live independently of God. He challenges the notion that sin is an act of moral failure, presenting it instead as a religious problem of a heart turned away from God.
Through this discussion, we uncover the true essence of Paul's message: faith, not good deeds, is the opposite of sin.
 
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#48: I Cor 14: What Are You Babbling On About?

In this episode, we look particularly at 1 Corinthians 14:22. We explore the context of Paul's letter to the Corinthians and its connection to Isaiah 28 to see what he means in this verse and how it's mean to build up love and unity.
 
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#47: Job 40-41: An Ostrich Can Run 70mph

In this episode, we look at Job 40 and 41 and the remarkable courtroom-like encounter between Job and God. Beginning in chapter 38, God challenges Job's understanding of justice and its foundational role in creation.
Through vivid descriptions of natural phenomena and powerful creatures, God illustrates His control and the intricate balance of the world, highlighting the limits of human perception and power,  revealing a God who can be trusted, and overturning all the plans of Satan.
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#46: Job 38: "I'd sooner eat a live chicken than be your lawyer!"

(It's from Matlock)
 

#45: Job 21: I Could Swear That's a White Dog

Today we look at Job 21, where Job challenges the simplistic belief that suffering is solely a consequence of sin. Join us as we examine the flaws in Job's friends' arguments and explore the "white dog argument" that Job uses to dismantle their claims and prepare for the answers that God will eventually reveal.
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#44: Job 17&19: Don't Know Where to Run

Job's cries reveal a man grappling with his suffering and the accusations of his friends, and struggling in the midst of anger and confusion. And then, unexpectedly, he turns to God—the very one he believes is against him.
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#43: Job 15: With Friends Like These...

In this episode, we explore the intense back-and-forth between Job and his friends and note the escalating tensions and misunderstandings.
We zero in on Eliphaz's argument, which echoes his earlier sentiments but with sharper, more cutting rhetoric. Eliphaz accuses Job and makes hurtful comments, and Eliphaz's arguments reveal his fear of a God who operates beyond human control.
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