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Stories have the power to reveal who we are, where we're going, and how God shapes us through the chaos. In this episode, we step into Exodus (Exodus 1-2)—a raw, untamed saga of a people pulled from slavery into a wilderness of transformation, led by Moses, a reluctant anchor in a storm of rebellion and promise. From Egypt's oppression to the edge of freedom, this opening act asks us: How do you hold fast when every step forward feels like unraveling?Join me as we trace the Israelites' journey from bondage to the brink, unpacking how Exodus sets the stage for humanity's wrestle with identity, faith, and a God who won't let go. We'll explore how Moses' call, the multiplying sons of Jacob, and a new king's fear weave a narrative that's both ancient and alive—pointing to patterns of rejection and redemption that ripple through time.What can Exodus teach us about trusting God in the in-between? Let's dive into this foundational text and uncover its truth for today.

March 12, 2025 Samuel Farag,Reformed Christian apologist, founderof ExpositingTheWord.org, & pastor ofBethel Baptist Church, Gorham, NY,who will address: “FROM EGYPT to GENEVA: ONE MAN'sJOURNEY OUT of COPTIC (ORIENTAL)ORTHODOXY into the REFORMED FAITH” Subscribe: Listen:

On February 4th, President Donald Trump said that all Palestinians in Gaza should leave the coastal enclave and go to other Arab countries such as Egypt or Jordan—a move that, if actualized, would mark a drastic chapter in the Palestinians' history of being ethnically cleansed. Israel immediately embraced the idea, with the country's war minister ordering the military to draft plans to facilitate a mass exodus of Palestinians from Gaza. Palestinian groups as well as Egypt, Jordan, and many other countries have roundly rejected the idea, but Trump and his foreign policy team continue to insist that they will carry out the plan which would end in a US takeover of Gaza.On this episode of On the Nose, Jewish Currents senior reporter Alex Kane spoke to Mouin Rabbani, a co-editor of Jadaliyya, and Tariq Kenney-Shawa, US policy fellow at Al-Shabaka, about situating this moment in the long history of Palestinians displacement, whether and how a Trump ethnic cleansing plan is likely to unfold, and how it will impact the ceasefire in Gaza.Thanks to Jesse Brenneman for producing and to Nathan Salsburg for the use of his song “VIII (All That Were Calculated Have Passed).”Further Reading“With No Buy-in From Egypt or Jordan, Trump Appears to Back Away From His Gaza Plan,” Michael Shear, The New York Times“‘Trump Gaza is finally here!': US president promotes Gaza plan in AI video,” Mick Krever and Mostafa Salem, CNN“Palestinians in Paraguay,” Hadeel Assali, London Review of Books“Trump Revives Biden's Failed Proposal To Remove Palestinians From Gaza,” Matthew Petti, Reason“Netanyahu's Goal for Gaza: ‘Thin' Population ‘to a Minimum,'” Ryan Grim, The Intercept“WikiLeaks: Israel Intentionally Kept Gaza on Brink of Economic Collapse,” Joshua Norman, CBS News“​​Exclusive: Egypt's alternative to Trump's 'Gaza Riviera' aims to sideline Hamas,” Andrew Mills, Reuters“Trump wants Palestinians out of Gaza. Here are Egypt's plans to keep them there,” Aya Batrawy, NPR “Israel has cut off all supplies to Gaza. Here's what that means,” Cara Anna, Associated Press

From Egypt to the United States, Deena Abdul exemplifies resilience, vision, and a strong commitment to empowering others. Immigrating to Chicago at the age of seven, Deena's story is shaped by her family's sacrifices for a better life and her pursuit of independence and success. Through her career as a producer and entrepreneur, Deena has made a name for herself beyond her identity as an NBA wife, focusing on financial literacy and personal branding for athletes. Her work in entertainment, business, and mentorship reflects her belief in the power of education and long-term sustainability. A significant aspect of Deena's current endeavors is the Amunet Sports Collective, an initiative she launched to help young athletes develop their personal brands, marketing skills, and financial literacy. This collective aims to guide athletes toward long-term success by teaching them how to navigate the business side of sports. Deena is dedicated to ensuring that the next generation of athletes and creators are equipped with the tools necessary to build sustainable careers and achieve personal and financial independence. Deena, as an ambassador for Bucket List Egypt, promotes cultural exchange and encourages others to explore the rich history of her homeland. In May 2025, she will host a trip to Egypt, providing a unique opportunity for people to connect with the culture and history of the country. Deena's work is a testament to the power of proactive action and destiny, as she continues to inspire others to pursue their passions and create meaningful change. Ready for an adventure? Join Deena Abdul on a journey to Egypt in May 2025. Explore ancient wonders, connect with history, and make unforgettable memories! We're happy you're here! Like the pod? Visit our website! Start your trial on Simplified. Schedule a consult, get on the mailing list, and learn more about my favorite tools and programs via https://www.yourbrandamplified.com

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Why is ancient history chock full of legends, texts and artifacts regarding mysterious lion-like hybrids? From Egypt, to Greece, to Germany and Mesopotamia - why are chimeric lion men and women depicted everywhere in the ancient world? Why does the Bible speak of "Lion-like men of Moab” and warriors "whose faces were like the faces of lions?" Could these be a race of ancient hybrids who were related to the "Nephilim" that Genesis 6 and the Book of Enoch speak of, or the Anunnaki as described in Mesopotamian lore? In 2017, a popular magazine featured a shocking photograph of a real skull on display in Italy that appears to be identical to lion-hybrid depictions of the olde world. Is this skull, that supposedly shows the effects of a rare disease, actually evidence of a Nephilim-lion-like hybrid that once lived and breathed? Watch this episode to see this photograph, and to dive deep with me into the prehistoric past where I break down all of these ancient legends, texts and artifacts regarding the mysterious lion hybrids of the olde world. 2025 PERU &/or EASTER ISLAND TOUR ANCIENT HISTORY BOOKS / TRAVEL & VIDEO GEAR ⁠HERE SOURCES: https://www.amazon.com/The-Genesis-Conspiracy-Societies-Descendants/dp/1632692902/ https://stargatevoyager.com/2018/05/22/gary-wayne-origins-of-the-giant-lion-like-men-of-moab/ https://www.ancient-origins.net/history/mythical-lamassu-impressive-symbols-mesopotamian-protection-005358 https://timelessmyths.com/stories/humbaba https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristinakillgrove/2017/12/27/what-causes-lion-face-syndrome-of-the-skull/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion-man https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/lion-man-the-oldest-known-evidence-of-religious-belief-in-the-world

Now that the LORD has led His people to the brink of the Promised Land, Moses recounts the places Israel has camped since the Exodus from Egypt. Each place mentioned along the way is a place where the LORD led His people. Throughout this history, Moses highlights God's gracious work for His rebellious people. From Egypt to Sinai through the wilderness to the east side of the Jordan River, for forty years the LORD fulfilled His promises to His people Israel. Now, as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, they must resolve themselves to drive out the idolatrous inhabitants of Canaan. The LORD gives this command so that Israel remains faithful to Him alone.  Rev. Peter Elliott, pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church in Seattle, WA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Numbers 33:1-56.  "Wilderness Wanderings” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Numbers. After the LORD delivers His people from slavery in Egypt, He leads them toward the Promised Land. Although the first generation of Israelites proves faithless, the LORD remains faithful to His people and brings a new generation of Israelites to the plains of Moab. This strengthens us to listen to God's promises today and stay faithful to Him as He guides us toward resurrection life.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

"Geophysics and archaeology are merging in a powerful way, helping us understand ancient communities without damaging their sites. It's about learning from the past while honoring it." In this episode, we look at how geophysics transforms archaeology by enabling researchers to uncover hidden historical sites without digging. Guests Michael Wilt and Richard Krahenbuhl discuss incredible advances in non-invasive tools like ground-penetrating radar and drones, which help archaeologists map ancient structures, even in challenging urban environments. From Egypt's pyramids to hidden city sites, learn how geophysical tools give us new ways to explore history and preserve it for future generations. KEY POINTS & TAKEAWAYS > How Geophysics is Shaping Archaeology: Discover how methods like radar, magnetics, and resistivity are helping archaeologists "see" beneath the surface without disturbing sensitive sites, preserving cultural heritage along the way. > Challenges of Urban Archaeology: Hear about the unique struggles of working in cities, where modern infrastructure like pipes and cables can interfere with data, and discover how researchers overcome these obstacles. > The Future of Non-Invasive Tech: Geophysical archaeology is evolving fast with emerging tools like drones and AI. Find out how these innovations lead to more precise data and help archaeologists uncover even the faintest traces of history. > Real-World Impact on Communities: From preserving early Christian structures to documenting West Africa's historic sites, learn how geophysics helps connect people and students with their past while respecting cultural sensitivities. > Becoming a Geophysical Archaeologist: Inspired by this field? Explore the unique blend of skills that bridge archaeology and geophysics, and hear what it takes to work in this exciting, emerging area. Listen to this episode to learn how geophysical tools push archaeology forward, giving us new ways to study and preserve our history. Dr. Richard Krahenbuhl is a research assistant professor in the Geophysics Department at the Colorado School of Mines. Dr. Michael Wilt is an affiliate with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY BLUWARE Bluware's InteractivAI is a human-powered AI seismic analysis tool, revolutionizing the way geoscientists extract value from seismic data. Unlike traditional seismic interpretation tools that just "check the box" for AI through black box algorithms, InteractivAI puts the interpreter in the driver's seat by presenting an intuitive, live feedback loop. Users experience a faster and more comprehensive interpretation, leading to higher-confidence decision-making. Learn more at https://bluware.com. LINKS * Visit https://seg.org/podcasts/episode-241-how-geophysics-is-revolutionizing-archaeological-exploration for the complete show notes and links to read this special section. SHOW CREDITS Andrew Geary at TreasureMint hosted, edited, and produced this episode. The SEG podcast team comprises Jennifer Cobb, Kathy Gamble, and Ally McGinnis. If you have episode ideas or feedback for the show or want to sponsor a future episode, email the show at podcast@seg.org.

Mt. Sinai and Law: The purpose of God's Law and the covenant given to God's people at Mt. Sinai. Israel had forgotten what they were delivered from and delivered to: From Egypt and Slavery – To Canaan, the Promised Land. The expectation of God working in our lives. Ex 19:5 God is not cold and distant but warm and close desiring a relationship with you. 

CLICK VIDEO ABOVE to watch our entire interview. Shaped by Faith Radio Guest This Week is…Victoria Rich Sosa Victoria Rich Sosa is a bold evangelist and author who is unapologetically screaming to an oversexualized culture of her virginty and passion for Jesus Christ. From Egypt to LA, Bogotá to Kenya, Nashville to Germany she has shaken the world with her brave, unique way of evangelism. After a life changing encounter with Jesus in 2013 where He told her to “Have Fun Fishing” Victoria and her brother, Josh, founded cravethemovement.com. Since, they have seen thousands upon thousands come to Jesus through the God given fishing tool, CRAVE. Keep reading...

Hermetic writings, works of revelation on occult, theological, and philosophical subjects ascribed to the Egyptian god Thoth (Greek Hermes Trismegistos [Hermes the Thrice-Greatest]), who was believed to be the inventor of writing and the patron of all the arts dependent on writing. The collection, written in Greek and Latin, probably dates from the middle of the 1st to the end of the 3rd century ad. It was written in the form of Platonic dialogues and falls into two main classes: “popular” Hermetism, which deals with astrology and the other occult sciences; and “learned” Hermetism, which is concerned with theology and philosophy. Both seem to have arisen in the complex Greco-Egyptian culture of the Ptolemaic and Roman periods.From the Renaissance until the end of the 19th century, popular Hermetic literature received little scholarly attention. More recent study, however, has shown that its development preceded that of learned Hermetism and that it reflects ideas and beliefs that were widely held in the early Roman Empire and are therefore significant for the religious and intellectual history of the time.In the Hellenistic age there was a growing distrust of traditional Greek rationalism and a breaking down of the distinction between science and religion. Hermes-Thoth was but one of the gods and prophets (chiefly Oriental) to whom people turned for a divinely revealed wisdom.In this period the works ascribed to Hermes Trismegistos were primarily on astrology; to these were later added treatises on medicine, alchemy (Tabula Smaragdina [“Emerald Tablet”], a favourite source for medieval alchemists), and magic. The underlying concept of astrology—that the cosmos constituted a unity and that all parts of it were interdependent—was basic also to the other occult sciences. To make this principle effective in practice (and Hermetic “science” was intensely utilitarian), it was necessary to know the laws of sympathy and antipathy by which the parts of the universe were related. But because these assumed affinities did not, in fact, exist and hence could not be discovered by ordinary scientific methods, recourse had to be made to divine revelation. The aim of Hermetism, like that of Gnosticism (a contemporary religious-philosophical movement), was the deification or rebirth of mortals through the knowledge (gnosis) of the one transcendent God, the world, and humankind.The theological writings are represented chiefly by the 17 treatises of the Corpus Hermeticum, by extensive fragments in the Anthologion (Anthology) of Stobaeus, and by a Latin translation of the Asclepius, preserved among the works of Apuleius. Though the setting of these is Egyptian, the philosophy is Greek. The Hermetic writings, in fact, present a fusion of Eastern religious elements with Platonic, Stoic, and Neo-Pythagorean philosophies. It is unlikely, however, that there was any well-defined Hermetic community, or “church.”Hermetism was extensively cultivated by the Arabs, and through them it reached and influenced the West. There are frequent allusions to Hermes Trismegistos in late medieval and in Renaissance literature.Adam Oliver Stokes, M.Div. holds degrees in religion from Duke University and Yale Divinity School. He has published on a variety of topics, including biblical studies, Mormon studies, Classical studies, and ancient American history. He is the author of From Egypt to Ohio: A Semitic Origin for the Giants of North America and Perspectives on the Old Testament: Diverse Perspectives from Ancient to Modern Times. Stokes teaches high school Latin in New Jersey and a course on the Old Testament at Saint Joseph's University.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Danica Thurber continues in our new series, “So, What is God Like?” with this powerful message reminding us our God who is slow to anger. From Egypt and to Jonah to today, God is setting His people apart to be HIS reflection in the world by and through his grace and long suffering. This is WHO HE IS!

Lesson 4 – Old Testament Survey AN OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY From Abraham to Modern Israel Lesson 4 We've now traversed close to 700 years of history since the time of Abraham. Our Old Testament Survey has taken us from Abraham's birthplace and home in Mesopotamia to the Land of Canaan, then to Egypt. From Egypt […] The post Lesson 4 – Old Testament Survey appeared first on Torah Class.

In today's episode, Matt is joined by founder of Affinity Real Estate Ibrahim Hussein to chat about the true goldmine that is real estate, how to build a top level real estate team, generating over $1 billion in sales, spending $200,000 a year on education, overcoming your biggest failures & more!TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro2:05 - From Egypt to Canadian Real Estate4:00 - The true goldmine of real estate6:20 - The early years in the industry7:00 - How to build a top level real estate team14:00 - Looking at Real Estate from a high business level15:55 - The future of the EXP Model 22:40 - What is a greatness extractor24:00 - White belt mindset 26:30 - Spending $200,000 a year on education28:10 - Overcoming your biggest failure30:20 - Most life-changing book33:20 - Advice to younger self#realestate #Toronto #investing 

From Egypt to Cedarville: A Miraculous JourneyWelcome to a touching episode of the Cedarville Stories Podcast, where we bring you the inspiring journey of Caroline Abdelmassih, a student in Cedarville University's Doctor of Pharmacy program.  Home for Caroline has always been in Egypt, but her pursuit of education brought her across the world to Cedarville University. This wasn't just any journey — it was a miraculous one. In this heartfelt conversation, Caroline reveals the challenges she faced, from the distance from her family to the daunting cost of the doctoral program. With uncertainty looming, prayers were lifted, and just two weeks before the academic year in 2023 began, the Lord intervened with a miraculous full-ride scholarship from an anonymous donor, complete with housing and food. Passport and airline ticket? God provided those, too, just in time for her to come to the United States. Now, having completed one of her eight semesters, Caroline reflects on the cultural adjustments and the daily reliance on the Lord's strength, which, true to form, He continues to provide.  Join us this week as Caroline shares her remarkable journey of faith, resilience, and the divine orchestration that brought her to Cedarville. Learn how she plans to use her education to make a meaningful impact back home in Egypt after graduation.  Caroline's story is one of miracles, perseverance, and the unwavering belief that God can make a way even when it seems impossible. Tune in to be inspired by Caroline's incredible Cedarville story. https://share.transistor.fm/s/776901f3 

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When the centurion . . . saw how [Jesus] died, he said, “Surely this man was the Son of God!” — Mark 15:39 Paul had been jailed because of false charges from the religious leaders in Jerusalem. So he used his Roman citizenship to appeal his case all the way to the judgment seat of Caesar in Rome (Acts 21-26). From Egypt to Britain, from Spain to Armenia, the Roman Empire was Caesar's world. Citizens and slaves bowed to him. They feared his armies, which brought him victory. They used his coins, which declared him “the Son of God.” Before the appointment, Paul spent two years under house arrest in Rome. During that time, he welcomed all sorts of visitors. And he spoke boldly about the kingdom of God and the Lord Jesus. Think about that. In the capital city of Caesar's empire, Paul proclaimed another kingdom and another Lord. Yes, that Lord had died on one of Caesar's crosses. But to a Roman commander who witnessed that death, it was obvious that Jesus, not Caesar, was “the Son of God.” The kingdom of God, by its very existence, and the Lord Jesus, by his supreme authority, are a direct challenge to every realm and ruler on earth. The law of Christ overrules every contrary human law. And the way of the kingdom sets aside every other way. Every bit of this is good news. But it's also dangerous news, unwelcome by the powers and authorities of this world. Nevertheless, in Christ we are citizens of his kingdom and under his authority. Even if that means suffering on a cross. Jesus, we humble ourselves before you. May every realm and every ruler do the same. Amen.

Scripture Reading: Acts 6:8-7:53 Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. 9 But some men from the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called), both Cyrenians and Alexandrians, as well as some from Cilicia and the province of Asia, stood up and argued with Stephen. 10 Yet they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit with which he spoke. 11 Then they secretly instigated some men to say, “We have heard this man speaking blasphemous words against Moses and God.” 12 They incited the people, the elders, and the experts in the law; then they approached Stephen, seized him, and brought him before the council. 13 They brought forward false witnesses who said, “This man does not stop saying things against this holy place and the law. 14 For we have heard him saying that Jesus the Nazarene will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.” 15 All who were sitting in the council looked intently at Stephen and saw his face was like the face of an angel.1 Then the high priest said, “Are these things true?” 2 So he replied, “Brothers and fathers, listen to me. The God of glory appeared to our forefather Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he settled in Haran, 3 and said to him, ‘Go out from your country and from your relatives, and come to the land I will show you.' 4 Then he went out from the country of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God made him move to this country where you now live. 5 He did not give any of it to him for an inheritance, not even a foot of ground, yet God promised to give it to him as his possession, and to his descendants after him, even though Abraham as yet had no child. 6 But God spoke as follows: ‘Your descendants will be foreigners in a foreign country, whose citizens will enslave them and mistreat them for 400 years. 7 But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves,' said God, ‘and after these things they will come out of there and worship me in this place.' 8 Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and so he became the father of Isaac and circumcised him when he was eight days old, and Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the 12 patriarchs. 9 The patriarchs, because they were jealous of Joseph, sold him into Egypt. But God was with him, 10 and rescued him from all his troubles, and granted him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and over all his household. 11 Then a famine occurred throughout Egypt and Canaan, causing great suffering, and our ancestors could not find food. 12 So when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our ancestors there the first time. 13 On their second visit Joseph made himself known to his brothers again, and Joseph's family became known to Pharaoh. 14 So Joseph sent a message and invited his father Jacob and all his relatives to come, seventy-five people in all. 15 So Jacob went down to Egypt and died there, along with our ancestors, 16 and their bones were later moved to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought for a certain sum of money from the sons of Hamor in Shechem.17 “But as the time drew near for God to fulfill the promise he had declared to Abraham, the people increased greatly in number in Egypt, 18 until another king who did not know about Joseph ruled over Egypt. 19 This was the one who exploited our people and was cruel to our ancestors, forcing them to abandon their infants so they would die. 20 At that time Moses was born, and he was beautiful to God. For three months he was brought up in his father's house, 21 and when he had been abandoned, Pharaoh's daughter adopted him and brought him up as her own son. 22 So Moses was trained in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in his words and deeds. 23 But when he was about forty years old, it entered his mind to visit his fellow countrymen the Israelites. 24 When he saw one of them being hurt unfairly, Moses came to his defense and avenged the person who was mistreated by striking down the Egyptian. 25 He thought his own people would understand that God was delivering them through him, but they did not understand. 26 The next day Moses saw two men fighting and tried to make peace between them, saying, ‘Men, you are brothers; why are you hurting one another?' 27 But the man who was unfairly hurting his neighbor pushed Moses aside, saying, ‘Who made you a ruler and judge over us? 28 You don't want to kill me the way you killed the Egyptian yesterday, do you?' 29 When the man said this, Moses fled and became a foreigner in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons.30 “After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to him in the desert of Mount Sinai, in the flame of a burning bush. 31 When Moses saw it, he was amazed at the sight, and when he approached to investigate, there came the voice of the Lord, 32 ‘I am the God of your forefathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.' Moses began to tremble and did not dare to look more closely. 33 But the Lord said to him, ‘Take the sandals off your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground. 34 I have certainly seen the suffering of my people who are in Egypt and have heard their groaning, and I have come down to rescue them. Now come, I will send you to Egypt.' 35 This same Moses they had rejected, saying, ‘Who made you a ruler and judge?' God sent as both ruler and deliverer through the hand of the angel who appeared to him in the bush. 36 This man led them out, performing wonders and miraculous signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and in the wilderness for forty years. 37 This is the Moses who said to the Israelites, ‘God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers.' 38 This is the man who was in the congregation in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him at Mount Sinai, and with our ancestors, and he received living oracles to give to you. 39 Our ancestors were unwilling to obey him, but pushed him aside and turned back to Egypt in their hearts, 40 saying to Aaron, ‘Make us gods who will go in front of us, for this Moses, who led us out of the land of Egypt —we do not know what has happened to him!' 41 At that time they made an idol in the form of a calf, brought a sacrifice to the idol, and began rejoicing in the works of their hands. 42 But God turned away from them and gave them over to worship the host of heaven, as it is written in the book of the prophets: ‘It was not to me that you offered slain animals and sacrifices forty years in the wilderness, was it, house of Israel? 43 But you took along the tabernacle of Moloch and the star of the god Rephan, the images you made to worship, but I will deport you beyond Babylon.' 44 Our ancestors had the tabernacle of testimony in the wilderness, just as God who spoke to Moses ordered him to make it according to the design he had seen. 45 Our ancestors received possession of it and brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations that God drove out before our ancestors, until the time of David. 46 He found favor with God and asked that he could find a dwelling place for the house of Jacob. 47 But Solomon built a house for him. 48 Yet the Most High does not live in houses made by human hands, as the prophet says,49 ‘Heaven is my throne,and earth is the footstool for my feet.What kind of house will you build for me, says the Lord,or what is my resting place?50 Did my hand not make all these things?'51 “You stubborn people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are always resisting the Holy Spirit, like your ancestors did! 52 Which of the prophets did your ancestors not persecute? They killed those who foretold long ago the coming of the Righteous One, whose betrayers and murderers you have now become! 53 You received the law by decrees given by angels, but you did not obey it.”Main ThemesStephenThe second half of chapter 6 focuses on one of the new leaders: Stephen. “Stephen” was a very common Greek name, but it was rare in Israel. (We have no evidence of any non-Hellenist Jews with that name.) Therefore, we have good reason to suspect Stephen belongs to the immigrant Hellenists.We are told that Stephen “full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and miraculous signs among the people” (Acts 6:8). For how long? That is unclear. The summary statements in the book of Acts (which were required to keep the length of the book short enough to fit in one scroll) can give a modern reader the impression that the action moves quicker than it really did.We have discussed the terms grace (meaning favor, empowerment, or both); power (empowerment through divine gift; in relation to proclamation, boldness); and the phrase “signs and wonders” (it evokes the miracles God performed in the exodus through Moses). So, I will not discuss those again. However, we should note that Stephen performing miraculous signs demonstrates that signs were not limited to the Twelve. Also, the language describing Stephen as performing signs among “the people,” conveys the idea of performing signs before Israel as a whole. The phrase “the people” was an expression referring to historic Israel. This is reminiscent of Old Testament prophets.Some Argued with StephenStephen faces resistance. From whom? His own people! Recall last week's discussion of Hebrews and Hellenists. The Hellenist widows complained that they were overlooked in the church's charity ministry—implying favoritism. In response, the church appointed seven leaders, including Stephen—all of them Hellenists. In this week's text, the resistance against Stephen comes from the Synagogue of the Freedmen, a synagogue of Hellenists. Perhaps the Hellenists felt responsible for disciplining members of their own community in Jerusalem. Perhaps the Hellenists felt threatened because many of their own were being converted.Quite possibly, Hellenists were a distinct community within Jerusalem, overseeing some of their own affairs. They may have lived in their own area of the city, seeking intervention from the general authorities only when escalating a matter.Synagogues and FreedmenSynagogues probably started outside Israel. We have records of synagogues in Egypt as early as the third century B.C. Synagogues were similar to, but in a sense much more than, modern churches. The term synagogue refers to local gatherings, formal or informal, that usually met in the same place. In the Diaspora the places of gathering were called “places of prayer.” Many synagogues were small and simple. Like a small country church, it was the activity that defined the synagogue and not the structure.Why do I say synagogues were more than churches? I do not mean this in a moral or spiritual sense but in a practical sense. Certainly they functioned religiously, but they also functioned as community courts, gathering sites for charity, collection points for funds for the temple, hostels, and banquet halls.The synagogue mentioned in Acts 6 is the Synagogue of the Freedmen. Freedmen were former slaves that had been manumitted (freed) and had become Roman citizens. The synagogue probably contained the children of freedmen as well. In Roman society, freedmen remained a distinct social group. They received lower seating in banquets, could not marry higher-class women, and could not serve in Roman legions. Many Jews brought to Rome as slaves under Pompey were soon freed, possibly through the financial help of other Jews.Stephen Punches BackThe members of the synagogue start the argument; Stephen ends it. We are told that “they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit with which [Stephen] spoke” (Acts 6:10).Presumably, that language means that Stephen was able to maintain the upper hand due to the miraculous signs that validated his message and due to his intellectually superior arguments as a result of his divinely given wisdom. (As I have discussed before, Judaism recognized God as the source of wisdom.)This scene is a fulfillment of Jesus' words.But when they bring you before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, do not worry about how you should make your defense or what you should say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you must say. Luke 12:11-12But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you, handing you over to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. This will be a time for you to serve as witnesses. Therefore be resolved not to rehearse ahead of time how to make your defense. For I will give you the words along with the wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict. You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends, and they will have some of you put to death. You will be hated by everyone because of my name. Yet not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your lives. Luke 21:12-19False Witnesses and False ChargesWhen the church needed leaders (earlier in chapter 6), they sought men of good reputation. The enemies of the church sought (“instigated,” in fact) the exact opposite, “false witnesses.” The witnesses attempt not only to have Stephen convicted but also to turn the people against him and, by extension, the Jesus movement. Notice the accusations:“We have heard this man speaking blasphemous words against Moses and God.” Acts 6:11b“This man does not stop saying things against this holy place and the law. 14 For we have heard him saying that Jesus the Nazarene will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.” Acts 6:13b-14We will discuss the accusations at more length later, be we should note that they involve the temple. Stephen and the Jesus followers wished the temple destroyed—or so they were accused of. If true, this is a religiously shocking statement, but sometimes we forget more practical reasons why the masses may have been infuriated by such heresy. As Craig Keener writes:Much of Jerusalem's economy depended on the temple, in ways that sometimes would have applied to immigrant as well as native citizens. The temple establishment “required bakers, weavers, goldsmiths, washers, merchants of ointments and money changers.” Because it was still under construction, it required also stonemasons and carpenters; its completion (in 62– 64 C.E.) would create an estimated eighteen thousand unemployed workers (Jos. Ant. 20.219).To oppose the temple in first century Jerusalem was to preach against slavery in early 19th century Virginia; to preach against tobacco in 20th century North Carolina; or to preach against oil and gas in modern day Alaska. Nothing incites rage quite like advocating for a total economic collapse. Add the religious dimension to the mix and this is a lynching in the making. We should be aware that, sadly, the tale of Stephen and his accusers has similar precedent in the Old Testament. In the book of Kings we read of Jezebel and how she uses false witnesses against the pious man Ahab. The story is quoted below. I point this out to show that Stephen's accusers knew their behavior was wicked.She wrote out orders, signed Ahab's name to them, and sealed them with his seal. She then sent the orders to the leaders and to the nobles who lived in Naboth's city. This is what she wrote: “Observe a time of fasting and seat Naboth in front of the people. Also seat two villains opposite him and have them testify, ‘You cursed God and the king.' Then take him out and stone him to death.”The men of the city, the leaders, and the nobles who lived there followed the written orders Jezebel had sent them. They observed a time of fasting and put Naboth in front of the people. The two villains arrived and sat opposite him. Then the villains testified against Naboth right before the people, saying, “Naboth cursed God and the king.” So they dragged him outside the city and stoned him to death. Then they reported to Jezebel, “Naboth has been stoned to death.” 1 Kings 21:8-14The ChargesLet's focus on the charges brought against Stephen. Albeit with slightly different wording each time, Stephen is thrice charged with opposing Moses (phrased as either Moses, the law, or the customs, all referring to one idea). He is twice charged with opposing the temple. He is once charged with opposing God. Perhaps the charge of opposing God was a broader way of restating the first two charges (opposing God's law and His temple).Both the temple and the law were central to first-century Judaism. The law contained what was most fundamental to Jewish heritage and practice and hence to the Jews' identity as a people. A challenge to the law was thus a challenge to their very understanding of their existence as a people, as well as a challenge to God the lawgiver and to what God required. Violation of the law's main tenets was grounds for conviction and terrible punishment.Profaning or even denouncing the temple might be viewed as worthy of death, especially to the Sadducees who controlled the temple. For example, a generation later, one Jesus ben Ananias prophesied the temple's demise, and this led to his arrest by the authorities and being handed over to the governor for a brutal flogging. Moreover, like I mentioned above, the temple was central to the city's identity and livelihood. Destroying the temple could have left nearly 20,000 people without jobs—in a city with a population somewhere between 60,000 and 100,000. It would have been devastating.The final version of the temple charge specifies Jesus as the temple's destroyer. Did Jesus say he would destroy the temple? No! This was a false claim in Jesus' trial as well.Many gave false testimony against him, but their testimony did not agree. Some stood up and gave this false testimony against him: “We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple made with hands and in three days build another not made with hands.'” Yet even on this point their testimony did not agree. Mark 14:56-59Jesus said something similar yet entirely different.Jesus replied, “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up again.” Then the Jewish leaders said to him, “This temple has been under construction for 46 years, and are you going to raise it up in three days?” But Jesus was speaking about the temple of his body. So after he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they believed the scripture and the saying that Jesus had spoken. John 2:19-22As we will see in Stephen's response, Stephen does argue for a certain antilocalization of God—that is, God's presence is more far reaching than the temple. Yet, Stephen is never anti-temple per se, so he probably did not preach against the temple either. Similarly, Jesus was not anti-law, so there is no reason to think Stephen was. Face Like and AngelChapter 6 ends on a powerful note. As Stephen's adversaries close in, his face looks like that of an angel. This statement hardly makes sense without a bit of Old and New Testament context. Let's begin with Moses seeing and then reflecting the glory of God.The LORD descended in the cloud and stood with him there and proclaimed the LORD by name. The LORD passed by before him and proclaimed: “The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, and abounding in loyal love and faithfulness, keeping loyal love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin. But he by no means leaves the guilty unpunished, responding to the transgression of fathers by dealing with children and children's children, to the third and fourth generation.” Exodus 34:5-7Now when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand—when he came down from the mountain, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face shone, and they were afraid to approach him. But Moses called to them, so Aaron and all the leaders of the community came back to him, and Moses spoke to them. After this all the Israelites approached, and he commanded them all that the LORD had spoken to him on Mount Sinai. When Moses finished speaking with them, he would put a veil on his face. But when Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he would remove the veil until he came out. Then he would come out and tell the Israelites what he had been commanded. When the Israelites would see the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses' face shone, Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with the Lord. Exodus 34:29-35We must also recall the transfiguration of Jesus in the gospels.Now about eight days after these sayings, Jesus took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up the mountain to pray. As he was praying, the appearance of his face was transformed, and his clothes became very bright, a brilliant white. Then two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with him. They appeared in glorious splendor and spoke about his departure that he was about to carry out at Jerusalem. Now Peter and those with him were quite sleepy, but as they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. Then as the men were starting to leave, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three shelters, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah”—not knowing what he was saying. As he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. Then a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One. Listen to him!” After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. So they kept silent and told no one at that time anything of what they had seen. Luke 9:28-36We should notice a few things. First, Moses' face really did shine. Exodus clearly means that description literally. In the case of Jesus' transfiguration, although the scene is more ethereal such that its description may be less literal, the witnessing apostles can still clearly see what is happening. The phenomenon described is real. So, in the case of Stephen's transfiguration (as is sometimes referred to by scholars), I think we should also take the event literally if perhaps ambiguously. I mention ambiguity because the text itself makes use of a figure of speech (face like an angel). This is entirely sensible; some events are hard to describe technically or precisely. Also notice the timing of Stephen's transfiguration. He becomes like Moses, reflecting the glory of God, as he is accused of opposing Moses. This seems like divine verification that Stephen is on God's side, and therefore on Moses' side as well.The TrialIntroductionThe narrative of the trial does not repeat the charges brought against Stephen. Nevertheless, as we read Stephen's response, we must keep the charges in mind. They are the proper framing of Stephen's long speech. In short, the two charges are that Stephen opposes the temple and the law.Stephen's death is a turning point in the narrative. The church passes from a phase of popularity in Jerusalem to one of persecution and scattering. Other Jewish sects kept their distance from the authorities, creating their own somewhat isolated communities. Jesus' followers, on the other hand, challenged the temple authorities claiming that Jesus was the true priest and his followers preached the true words of God. Conflict was inevitable.This is an important observation—that Christ's followers saw themselves as the truly pious Jews and not as a separate religion. Otherwise, we might be tempted to understand Stephen's speech anachronistically: as a Christian anti-Jewish message. Stephen does not oppose the temple; he argues that there is more to God's plan. Stephen does not even oppose the law. Much the opposite, he argues from the law! Jesus is the fulfillment of all the stories of old—the finale. Not a new and different story.In the ancient world, orators would often used quotations as proofs. In Stephen's case, his quotations are granted by all present as God's word. They carry significant weight in the argument. Almost the entire speech consists of retellings of sacred stories about the heroes of the faith.The Old Testament also used historical retrospectives to powerfully move God's people to repentance, sacrifice, and faithfulness. Consider, for example:When your children ask you later on, “What are the stipulations, statutes, and ordinances that the Lord our God commanded you?” you must say to them, “We were Pharaoh's slaves in Egypt, but the Lord brought us out of Egypt in a powerful way. And he brought signs and great, devastating wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on his whole family before our very eyes. He delivered us from there so that he could give us the land he had promised our ancestors. The Lord commanded us to obey all these statutes and to revere him so that it may always go well for us and he may preserve us, as he has to this day. We will be innocent if we carefully keep all these commandments before the Lord our God, just as he demands.” Exodus 6:20-25There are two axioms that are essential to understanding Stephen's speech. First, if one believes that these biblical stories are true, then one believes that the present times are a continuation of those stories. So, one may apply the patterns and lessons from those stories to the present day. Second, if one reads Scripture as Scripture, one will seek to emulate the good examples in it. Scripture becomes a model for life and even an interpretive grid—one understands life in light of biblical lessons.So, we should consider both of those axioms in relation to the charges brought against Stephen. After each tale told by Stephen, let's ask question like:(1) What is the pattern of God's actions particularly in relation to the land of Israel, the temple, the Torah, and the law?(2) Must the hero suffer? How is the hero regarded by others? Is he rewarded for his piety?(3) Does God act in predictable ways? Are God's promises fulfilled how people expect them to be fulfilled? Are God's promises fulfilled when people expect them to be fulfilled? AbrahamThe God of glory appeared to our forefather Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he settled in Haran, and said to him, ‘Go out from your country and from your relatives, and come to the land I will show you.' Then he went out from the country of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God made him move to this country where you now live. He did not give any of it to him for an inheritance, not even a foot of ground, yet God promised to give it to him as his possession, and to his descendants after him, even though Abraham as yet had no child. But God spoke as follows: ‘Your descendants will be foreigners in a foreign country, whose citizens will enslave them and mistreat them for 400 years. But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves,' said God, ‘and after these things they will come out of there and worship me in this place.' Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and so he became the father of Isaac and circumcised him when he was eight days old, and Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the 12 patriarchs. Acts 7:2b-8(1) What is the pattern of God's actions particularly in relation to the land of Israel, the temple, the Torah, and the law?Where did God appear to Abraham? In Mesopotamia, before he settled in Haran. God did not act because Abraham was on or possessed the Holy Land. God can act anywhere. He is not restricted to the land. When did God appear to Abraham? Before the law was ever given. Neither possessing the Torah nor keeping it is what set Abraham apart.(2) Must the hero suffer? How is the hero regarded by others? Is he rewarded for his piety?At least in Stephen's summary of Abraham's life, Abraham is not persecuted by others. Of course, if we read his entire story in Genesis, Abraham did confront strong opposition and serious threats. However, Stephen makes clear that Abraham's story begins with him leaving his country. Leaving both kin and his land to follow God's plan. Following God may lead one to do such things.(3) Does God act in predictable ways? Are God's promises fulfilled how people expect them to be fulfilled? Are God's promises fulfilled when people expect them to be fulfilled?God promised Abraham the land as his possession and to his descendants after him. One would expect Abraham to own all the promised land by the end of his life. Is this what happens? “[God] did not give any of it to him for an inheritance, not even a foot of ground.” And if that is not surprising enough, God does not give Abraham a child until long after Abraham and his wife could hope for one. But wait, there's more! Abraham's descendants will not inherit the land until after they have moved to a foreign nation and been slaves for 400 years! Only after all that will they worship God “in this place”—that is, the land of Israel and the holy temple. However, God's promise did not fail, and to remind Abraham of God's faithfulness—of the “deal” they made—God gave Abraham a covenant sign: circumcision.JosephThe patriarchs, because they were jealous of Joseph, sold him into Egypt. But God was with him, and rescued him from all his troubles, and granted him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and over all his household. Then a famine occurred throughout Egypt and Canaan, causing great suffering, and our ancestors could not find food. So when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our ancestors there the first time. On their second visit Joseph made himself known to his brothers again, and Joseph's family became known to Pharaoh. So Joseph sent a message and invited his father Jacob and all his relatives to come, seventy-five people in all. So Jacob went down to Egypt and died there, along with our ancestors, and their bones were later moved to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought for a certain sum of money from the sons of Hamor in Shechem. Acts 7:9-16(1) What is the pattern of God's actions particularly in relation to the land of Israel, the temple, the Torah, and the law?Joseph is taken to a foreign land, and God meant it for good!As for you, you meant to harm me, but God intended it for a good purpose, so he could preserve the lives of many people, as you can see this day. So now, don't be afraid. I will provide for you and your little children.” Then he consoled them and spoke kindly to them. Genesis 50:20-21Not only does God take Joseph toa foreign land, then all of “their” ancestors (the ancestors of the Jewish people) must go to a foreign land seeking food. They would up remaining there for centuries. Joseph died there. Jacob died there. In fact all their ancestors (presumably referring to the 75 mentioned in the passage) died there. God's story is not restricted to the land of Israel.Nevertheless, the bones of the ancestors were taken to Shechem—to the land. Recall Joseph's words as he neared death.Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die. But God will surely come to you and lead you up from this land to the land he swore on oath to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” Joseph made the sons of Israel swear an oath. He said, “God will surely come to you. Then you must carry my bones up from this place.” So Joseph died at the age of 110. After they embalmed him, his body was placed in a coffin in Egypt. Genesis 50:24-26Those are the last verses of the book of Genesis. Why would the bones of the Israelite ancestors be taken to the land? That's a key point of recounting Joseph's story. God is a god of promise. The fact that neither Joseph nor the other ancestors possessed the land does not mean that God's promises failed. Joseph certainly did not believe that. It meant that God's plan is larger in scope and history than a single generation can conceive.(2) Must the hero suffer? How is the hero regarded by others? Is he rewarded for his piety?In Stephen's retelling of Joseph's story, the action begins with Joseph leaving his kin and his land. Unlike Abraham who did so willingly, Joseph does so by force. He is sold into slavery and taken to Egypt. By whom? The patriarchs! Some of the most venerated figures in Jewish history cause the hero to be exiled. And, how is this hero regarded by the patriarchs? They are jealous of him and wish him harm. Again, exile from country and kin is a means used by God to accomplish his plans.(3) Does God act in predictable ways? Are God's promises fulfilled how people expect them to be fulfilled? Are God's promises fulfilled when people expect them to be fulfilled?In the land of Canaan—that is, the promised land—the patriarchs could not find food. How did God preserve them in the land, the very land God promised to them? Did God reverse the famine? No, God had already put a plan into to motion,, and it involved foreign lands. The patriarchs would find food and shelter in Egypt, which would take them out of the land for hundreds of years. This is neither how nor when (in the sense of timing) one would expect God to deliver on his promise.MosesStephen's section is lengthy, and we may not have time to reread it. That is why I bolded certain statement to “hit the high points.”“But as the time drew near for God to fulfill the promise he had declared to Abraham, the people increased greatly in number in Egypt, until another king who did not know about Joseph ruled over Egypt. This was the one who exploited our people and was cruel to our ancestors, forcing them to abandon their infants so they would die. At that time Moses was born, and he was beautiful to God. For three months he was brought up in his father's house, and when he had been abandoned, Pharaoh's daughter adopted him and brought him up as her own son. So Moses was trained in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in his words and deeds. But when he was about forty years old, it entered his mind to visit his fellow countrymen the Israelites. When he saw one of them being hurt unfairly, Moses came to his defense and avenged the person who was mistreated by striking down the Egyptian. He thought his own people would understand that God was delivering them through him, but they did not understand. The next day Moses saw two men fighting and tried to make peace between them, saying, ‘Men, you are brothers; why are you hurting one another?' But the man who was unfairly hurting his neighbor pushed Moses aside, saying, ‘Who made you a ruler and judge over us? You don't want to kill me the way you killed the Egyptian yesterday, do you?' When the man said this, Moses fled and became a foreigner in the land of Midian, where he became the father of two sons.“After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to him in the desert of Mount Sinai, in the flame of a burning bush. When Moses saw it, he was amazed at the sight, and when he approached to investigate, there came the voice of the Lord, ‘I am the God of your forefathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.' Moses began to tremble and did not dare to look more closely. But the Lord said to him, ‘Take the sandals off your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground. I have certainly seen the suffering of my people who are in Egypt and have heard their groaning, and I have come down to rescue them. Now come, I will send you to Egypt.' This same Moses they had rejected, saying, ‘Who made you a ruler and judge?' God sent as both ruler and deliverer through the hand of the angel who appeared to him in the bush. This man led them out, performing wonders and miraculous signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and in the wilderness for forty years. This is the Moses who said to the Israelites, ‘God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers.' This is the man who was in the congregation in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him at Mount Sinai, and with our ancestors, and he received living oracles to give to you. Our ancestors were unwilling to obey him, but pushed him aside and turned back to Egypt in their hearts, saying to Aaron, ‘Make us gods who will go in front of us, for this Moses, who led us out of the land of Egypt —we do not know what has happened to him!' At that time they made an idol in the form of a calf, brought a sacrifice to the idol, and began rejoicing in the works of their hands. But God turned away from them and gave them over to worship the host of heaven, as it is written in the book of the prophets: ‘It was not to me that you offered slain animals and sacrifices forty years in the wilderness, was it, house of Israel? But you took along the tabernacle of Moloch and the star of the god Rephan, the images you made to worship, but I will deport you beyond Babylon.' Acts 7:27-43(1) What is the pattern of God's actions particularly in relation to the land of Israel, the temple, the Torah, and the law?God chooses a man in a foreign land (Egypt), raised by foreigners (Pharaoh's daughter)! This is the man that was “beautiful to God.” Not only that, but Moses is doubly exiled. From Egypt he goes to Midian. Moses is selected and considered “beautiful” by God before God has given him the Torah or the law.(2) Must the hero suffer? How is the hero regarded by others? Is he rewarded for his piety?How is Moses treated by others? The Egyptians forced his mother to abandon him. The Israelites did not treat him much better. Moses defends the Israelites from the Egyptians. Do the Israelites see this as any kind of deliverance? Not at all. They “did not understand.” Moses tries to “make peace between” fellow Israelites, but they will not accept that either. Instead, they ask, “Who made you a ruler and judge over us?” In the story, Moses is their proper ruler and deliverer, but the people reject him.The story only gets worse. At the first opportunity, the Israelites abandon Moses and God. They claim they do not know what has happened to him and demand a calf to worship. Most shockingly, Stephen applies a prophecy from the book of Amos to imply that Israel continued in their idolatry permanently. Even in the wilderness, as they obeyed God, their hearts were directed at another.(3) Does God act in predictable ways? Are God's promises fulfilled how people expect them to be fulfilled? Are God's promises fulfilled when people expect them to be fulfilled?God chooses an unlikely hero. As I said above, a man in a foreign land, raised by a foreign people, and rejected by the Israelites. Yet, he is favored by God before he enters the land, before he receives the law, and before he obeys the law.Perhaps more surprising than God delivering his people through Moses is the response of God's people. If one were simply guessing at the story of God and the deliverance of his people, one would think that when salvation finally arrives the people would be joyful, grateful, and ultimately obedient. Yet one would be mistaken. The people turn from both their human deliverer and their divine deliverer at every turn. After God's great miracles in Egypt, the people are ready to worship a calf. Even after the law is given, the people obey hypocritically and wish for other gods.And more surprising still, the great deliverance of God's people from Egypt is not the final fulfillment of God's promise to “Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” No, this man “who was in the congregation in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him at Mount Sinai” speaks of someone else. Another prophet like him will come. The surprises are not over.Preliminary ConclusionsWe will discuss the end of the chapter next week. I wish we had more time because everything we discussed today builds up to the mention of David—their greatest king—and the temple—the House of the Lord.But perhaps there is something good about pausing for a minute. We need to ask: what are the points that Stephen is trying to make by retelling the stories of Abraham, Joseph, and Moses?Truly, the main point goes beyond any particular parallel between Jesus and either Abraham, Joseph, or Moses (although those are important). The core of Stephen's argument is about God and his redemptive plan.Is God restricted to the land of Israel? No! God often acts outside of Israel. In His plans, God has disposed of any land as he saw fit.Is God restricted to the Torah and the law? No! God does not need to show exclusive favor to or act exclusively through those who have the Torah or follow his law. God has been acting in history and choosing people well before the Torah or the law had been delivered.Is God's plan of redemption narrow and mechanical? Is it about the Jews and the land of Israel? Is that where God resides in a special and exclusive way? As we will see in the last few verses of chapter 7: no! God was just as present in Egypt and Midian as he was in Israel. If it fits God's plan, God himself will take his people out of the promised land for centuries at a time.Put differently, Stephen's main point is that the Jews of his day place the wrong interpretive grid on the Old Testament. If perhaps simplistically, one could summarize the Jews' perspective as being that God's plan was to establish the Jews in Israel, given the the Torah, teach them to obey the law within it, and reside in the temple. Stephen, representative of Jesus' followers, is trying to show that the correct interpretive grid is quite different. God is a god of promise. He has been acting in history for thousands of years (if we start counting merely from the time of Abraham) towards a redemptive goal. Whenever his promises seemed to fail, they didn't. They were part of a grander plan. Whenever his promises seemed to be fulfilled, they weren't. The people of God still rejected him. But this too was part of a grander plan. Moses himself, this man who spoke with God, spoke of it. Another prophet would come. If the people of God misunderstood every other prophet, should we expect them to recognize that final prophet? No.Stephen's argument is neither against the law nor the temple. It is about whether those things are the fulfillment of God's promise or a step towards a greater fulfillment. It is in this sense that Christians today and Stephen in ancient Israel say that all the Old Testament is about Jesus.

From Egypt to Southern California and Florida, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA focuses on holiday escapes and destinations.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/-XO0eSXI5Gs FEATURED IFWTWA TRAVEL WRITERS:* MICHELE D. BAKER is a world traveler, travel writer, photographer, author, and co-owner of Treasures of Egypt Tours and Pyramids Overlook Inn that overlooks the Sphinx and Pyramids in Egypt. More:http://www.treasuresofegypttours.com/ http://www.pyramidsoverlookinn.com/ https://www.micheledbaker.com/ * MARJORIE ROTHSTEIN is a travel writer and a a spa destination specialist focused on the latest trends in luxe destination resorts, wellness spas, beaming retreats, and transformational travel experiences. See her stories about Laguna Beach in Southern California:https://livethe5starlife.blogspot.com/2018/08/pageant-of-mastersfine-art-becomes-alive.html https://livethe5starlife.blogspot.com/2015/12/montage-laguna-beach-resort-and-spa.html * TERRI GUTHRIE is an internationally published and monthly syndicated travel writer for lifestyle publications and online news. Terri's work showcases luxury travel as she writes for affluent Dallas/Ft Worth areas. See Terri's story on the holiday season in St. Augustine, FL https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2023/09/05/travel-with-terri-and-visit-amazing-st-augustine/ Follow Terri's adventures at: https://www.youtube.com/@UCKrMk9oN47ve5FgvNGna5Dg Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Egypt to Southern California and Florida, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA focuses on holiday escapes and destinations. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/-XO0eSXI5Gs  FEATURED IFWTWA TRAVEL WRITERS: * MICHELE D. BAKER is a world traveler, travel writer, photographer, author, and co-owner of Treasures of Egypt Tours and Pyramids Overlook Inn that  overlooks the Sphinx and Pyramids in Egypt. More: http://www.treasuresofegypttours.com/  http://www.pyramidsoverlookinn.com/  https://www.micheledbaker.com/  * MARJORIE ROTHSTEIN is a travel writer and a a spa destination specialist focused on the latest trends in luxe destination resorts, wellness spas, beaming retreats, and transformational travel experiences. See her stories about Laguna Beach in Southern California: https://livethe5starlife.blogspot.com/2018/08/pageant-of-mastersfine-art-becomes-alive.html  https://livethe5starlife.blogspot.com/2015/12/montage-laguna-beach-resort-and-spa.html  * TERRI GUTHRIE is an internationally published and monthly syndicated travel writer for lifestyle publications and online news. Terri's work showcases luxury travel as she writes for affluent Dallas/Ft Worth areas.   See Terri's story on the holiday season in St. Augustine, FL https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2023/09/05/travel-with-terri-and-visit-amazing-st-augustine/  Follow Terri's adventures at: https://www.youtube.com/@UCKrMk9oN47ve5FgvNGna5Dg   Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 

From Egypt to Brussels, governments are feeling the impact of the war in Gaza following the Hamas terror attacks against Israel on October 7th. While we saw Turkey try to take on a mediating role early on, it has shifted to openly criticizing both Israel and the US, leading many to wonder if President Erdogan is making a U-turn on efforts to mend relations with Israel. At the same time, European countries have boosted their security amid concerns that violence could spread to their capitals. The war in Gaza also raises concerns in Europe about new waves of migration. Wolfango Piccoli, co-founder of risk analysis company Teneo with a long experience in advising financial institutions and corporations on political developments in Europe, joins Thanos Davelis to look into Erdogan's hardening stance vis-a-vis Israel and the US, and break down the view from Europe as the conflict in Gaza unfolds.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkey's Erdogan calls on Israel to stop its attacks on Gaza 'amounting to genocide'Belgium unveils new security measures, justice chief after Brussels attackEU seeks answers to rising security challenges as Israel-Hamas war fuels new concernsHow Poland's Election Results Could Reshape EuropeMitsotakis, Netanyahu meet in JerusalemUniCredit strikes first deal of Andrea Orcel era with Greek tie-upUniCredit Offers to Buy Greece's Stake in Alpha Bank

Introducing UAE's number one squash player, entrepreneur and motivational speaker, Kanzy El Defrawy.  Kanzy is a young, established and determined entrepreneur with numerous achievements in Squash and now her goal is to change the lives of others through the sport. From Egypt and America to Dubai, Kanzy shares her journey from Professional athlete to successful Entrepreneur.  Key Podcast topics: Advantages of Being a Squash PlayerProfessional Athlete MentalityEarly Retirement at 25Entrepreneurship from Scratch Kanzy El Defrawy's Remarkable Journey:Kanzy El Defrawy is a renowned Egyptian squash player with a prolific career. She clinched numerous titles during her professional career, including victories at the NASH Cup, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Open, Richmond Open, and more. Her journey began at a young age, and she overcame challenges, including knee surgery at 14, to achieve excellence in squash. She studied at Trinity College in Connecticut and won multiple championships, including the U-19 World Championships.While she no longer plays squash professionally, Kanzy now resides in Dubai, where she established a squash academy offering training by former professionals. She's also a Guinness World Records adjudicator.   Podcast highlights: 00:00 Intro 01:58 Professional Athlete and struggling financially 05:16 Kanzy's athletic family 09:50 University in America 14:08 Why Kanzy retired at 25 19:59 What it's like to be number one 22:47 Why Squash is so big in Egypt 28:50 “I was completely broken” 34:09 The Dubai dream 44:13 Kanzy's squash Academy  54:13 Challenges as an entrepreneur 1:02:29 Where Kanzy sees herself in 5 years 1:07:31 How to start a career in Squash 1:10:30 Kanzy's new business 1:14:23 Why you're struggling to save To stay updated with more awe-inspiring interviews featuring Gladiators and titans of industry, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel and connect with me on the social platforms listed below. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dariushsoudiofficial/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dariushsoudi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/dariushspeaks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dariushsoudiofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DariushSoudiOfficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariushsoudi/ Website: https://dariushsoudi.com Gladiator Mastery: https://gladiatorsmastery.com 

From ancient board games to modern video games and tabletop role-playing games, this episode looks at how demigods play -- and the role that games have sometimes played in mythological stories! From the Hero Twins of the Maya Popol Vuh and their ball game that you can really lose your head over to the Egyptian game of senet and its role in the Egyptian calendar, we explore some ancient origins of gaming. Then, we bring it all the way forward, exploring how modern video games and tabletop role-playing games incorporate mythology, often putting the player right in the role of an epic hero. And, of course, no episode on demigod gaming would be complete without discussing Mytho, Mythik Camps' very own tabletop role-playing game. This week's interview features Shann Smith, child of Dionysus, who also runs our Mytho programming! Shann discusses their love for the community-building and improvisational aspects of tabletop gaming, as well as their work developing their own games. If you'd like to submit a story or artwork to be featured on Myths & Muses, use this form (with a Mortal Guardian's permission!). [Transcript for Episode 4] Stuff to Read: The Maya Ball Game Games of the Ancient World:  Senet and Twenty Squares Hounds and Jackals Mehen The Royal Game of Ur (play online!) Mythology in Tabletop Role-Playing Games:  Mytho Aeon D&D: 10 Monsters Inspired By Real World Mythology Board games inspired by mythology Stuff to Watch:  Our Youtube Playlist for Episode 4, featuring examples of how to play several of the ancient games, features on the revived Maya Ball Game, and more! Cool Images:  Ball court at Chichen Itza:  Maya ball court in Belize:  Senet game board and pieces, ca. 1550–1295 B.C. From Egypt, Abydos (The Metropolitan Museum of Art)

From Egypt and Brazil to Mexico and China, Spanish photographer Isabel Munoz has made her way around the world to tell new stories. But those new stories are often related to ancient traditions, and historic places - just like the archaeological sites in southeastern Türkiye where life once existed around twelve thousands years ago. Munoz went there and brought her perspective to Istanbul's Pera Museum.

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Randall McKeown of Passports and Postcards and his guest Rebecca E. Chandler will take you on an unforgettable journey around the world! From Egypt to Singapore and everywhere in between, dive into stories and advice from two seasoned travellers. Rebecca has explored more than 100 countries and she has just self-published her memoir and journals.  Randall has been to 13 countries. Plus, get insider tips on the do's and don'ts of haggling, the best places to stay, and the rewards of travel that will make an everlasting impact on your life. So pack your bags, it's time to explore the world with Rebecca and Randall!Keep in touch with Rebecca through LinkedIn,  her website, Instagram, YouTubeBe sure to check out Rebecca's Book  "IT WON'T HURT NONE"  - A story of courage, healing and a return to wholeness. Paperback and Hardcover are available through Amazon or Barnes & NobleThe ebook is available  through Kindle, NOOK by Barnes and Noble and Google PlayTo connect with the host Randall McKeown

God's Word. Book of numbers 13 and 14. From Egypt now, through the wilderness, through the very southern edge of the promised land, Israel sits, as it were, like a rocket on the launchpad. You can hear the familiar words, at least in our movies. Houston, we have primary ignition and the rockets are roaring. The smoke and the steam are billowing out and that rocket just starts to lift and it hesitates and sits back down and everything fizzes

God's Word. Book of numbers 13 and 14. From Egypt now, through the wilderness, through the very southern edge of the promised land, Israel sits, as it were, like a rocket on the launchpad. You can hear the familiar words, at least in our movies. Houston, we have primary ignition and the rockets are roaring. The smoke and the steam are billowing out and that rocket just starts to lift and it hesitates and sits back down and everything fizzes

From Egypt and Jordan to Israel and Albania, France and Switzerland, it's all about World Travel on this second episode of Big Blend Radio's new 3rd Friday Vacation Station "Travel Writers Panel Discussion" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). Hear guest travel writers share their writing and travel backgrounds, travel and travel writer tips, along with their latest and upcoming adventures.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/6DMEuXirdkAFEATURED GUESTS- Diane Covington-Carter - Award-winning author, journalist, photographer and commentator. More: https://dianecovingtoncarter.com/- Norm Bour - Self-proclaimed "analog" nomad and world traveler, author, and travel writer. More: https://travelyounger.com/- Sharon K. Kurtz - Travel writer, world traveler, observer, storyteller, and tour guide. More: http://www.sharonkkurtz.com/Learn more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introduction: 1 A Call to Worship (v1-7) 2 Reliving Israel's Story (v8-41) a From Abraham to Joseph (v8-15; Genesis 12-36) b From Joseph to Moses (v16-23; Genesis 37-50) c From Egypt to the Promised Land (v24-41; Exodus, etc) 3 God's Calling Today (v42-45). Conclusion: - God is faithful to keep all his promises to all his people, for all time. (Remember to be thankful!)! - History is worth knowing and remembering, - We must also be kingdom builders, in light of all that God has done for us in Christ. - The Christian hope – share it and show it!

Join us this week for another episode of Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing. Today, we're talking with Dillon Townsel, Head of Public Relations at Armis, as he takes us on a ride through his career journey. From Egypt and Afghanistan to IBM: Dillon tells the story of how he, like many others, unexpectedly found cybersecurity and ended up loving it. He also shares how he found himself teaching cybersecurity and emphasizes that knowledge in the field is not the first thing he looks for in employees.    Timecoded Guide: [02:15] Background as a musician, opening recording studios, and sales [09:23] X-Force Red and working for IBM [13:09] Working as a combat journalist and telling stories [20:43] How to gain technical knowledge in the field [27:40] Why Dillon could be a professor   Dillon's technical background and the journey of getting there  Dillon shares how his technical background in cybersecurity came in more towards the middle of his career trajectory. First, he tells how his technical knowledge fell like dominoes into more opportunities down the road. Dillon shares how his music background led him to learn the ins and outs of a recording studio which then led him to broadcast journalism in the military. He built on this, eventually going into security PR and then working on a team called X-Force Red at IBM.   “That was tough at times, right, I was out by myself, lugging around camera gear for . . . four or five days at a time. I learned a lot. Getting stories out of people and just going out and you've never met this person before. And your goal is to go out, meet some 21-year-old kid from Oklahoma, and find out what's interesting about maintaining a Humvee or working on military equipment—pulling the stories out of people.”   Meant to be: Jumping into cyber at X-Force Red After taking paternity leave, Dillon dove into cybersecurity, taking a job at IBM. He describes how, on the team, he looked for security vulnerabilities and emphasized that, at IBM, everyone is a customer. He shares why this took a lot of trust-building and how his team ended up getting media coverage for hacking into cars and exposing security vulnerabilities in nuclear power plants, among other things. Along with X-Force Red, Dillon also worked on Trusteer and mobile device management. “I think IBM Security was probably my crash course. That was when I got the most exposure to the most diverse set of security projects that are out there—because IBM Security works on everything. And so the possibilities are endless.”   Boots on the ground stories in Afghanistan Dillon takes us back to his time in Afghanistan and traces back where and how he learned to tell meaningful stories. Aside from getting senior leaders camera-ready and running a radio show, during his time in the service, Dillon had to learn how to tell stories on the fly. This, he says, prepared him for his future endeavors working in PR. Now, he takes his technical and journalistic experience, working at Armis Security. “Especially when we were doing stuff with X-Force Red, we had to take those stories and figure out 'why is this important to the average person?' 'Why would my grandmother care about this piece of security research?' And so it was always about finding the human element and being able to tell that side of security because everything we do is eventually protecting regular citizens. So all of this stuff trickles down to them.”   Where do you see print fitting in today's cybersecurity marketing? Dillon says that, although the majority of his background is in broadcasting, print is aecessary. He also mentions that he picked up a lot of copyediting experience throughout his career which has become quite valuable in his job. He says that his skill set has allowed him to review press releases, video scripts, and other writing. Dillon emphasizes that, in the end, little skill sets can go a long way throughout someone's career—whatever job they find themselves in. “In our world, telling a story in print is aecessary, right? We must get our commentary and thought leadership into those articles, making the business press understand why security is important.” ---------- Links: Spend some time with Dillon on LinkedIn and Twitter. Visit Armis Security on LinkedIn and Twitter. Check out the Armis Security website.  Keep up with Hacker Valley on our website, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. Follow Gianna on LinkedIn. Catch up with Maria on LinkedIn. Join the Cybersecurity Marketing Society on our website, and keep up with us on Twitter.  

Join Sarah as she interviews Yvon Attia. From Egypt to Australia, Yvon and her husband moved to America. Yvon grew up as a pastor's kid and experienced intense persecution. She has a passion for God and His word, loves ministering to people, and shares how God walks through every fire with us!

Acts 13:13-23 ESV 13 Now Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia. And John left them and returned to Jerusalem, 14 but they went on from Perga and came to Antioch in Pisidia. And on the Sabbath day they went into the synagogue and sat down. 15 After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent a message to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, say it.” 16 So Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said: “Men of Israel and you who fear God, listen. 17 The God of this people Israel chose our fathers and made the people great during their stay in the land of Egypt, and with uplifted arm he led them out of it. 18 And for about forty years he put up with them in the wilderness. 19 And after destroying seven nations in the land of Canaan, he gave them their land as an inheritance. 20 All this took about 450 years. And after that he gave them judges until Samuel the prophet. 21 Then they asked for a king, and God gave them Saul the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years. 22 And when he had removed him, he raised up David to be their king, of whom he testified and said, ‘I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after my heart, who will do all my will.' 23 Of this man's offspring God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, as he promised. HISTORY IS HIS STORY The team left Paphos [Cyprus] to Perga in Pamphylia. John Mark left them back to Jerusalem. They arrived at Antioch in Pisidia. As was their custom, they went to the synagogue during Sabbath day. After the reading of the law and prophets, they were invited to say words of encouragement. Thus, Paul stood up and preached. God had created an opportunity for him to preach Christ. He politely addressed the Jews as a people who feared God. They were religious, reverent people, and full of piety, but not necessarily that they knew God personally. Paul, then, moved on to declare a historical account that Jesus, is the fulfillment as the long promised Messiah they were waiting for. God chose Israel not because they were great. They were a very small and weak nation. They became captives in Egypt but became great after 400 years. Through Moses, God uplifted them and led them into the wilderness, where they wandered for forty years. And, it was through Joshua's leadership that God made them possess the land when they defeated the seven nations or tribes inside. From Egypt to their settlement in the Land of Promise, it took them 450 years. After Joshua, He gave them the judges until the prophet Samuel came. The people asked Samuel a king. Thus, God gave them Saul the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years. God removed Saul and chose David in his place whom the Lord testified,” ‘I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after my heart, who will do all my will.' Jesus is the offspring of David. Paul wrote later, “concerning His Son, who was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh”[Rom 1:3], Also in 1 Tim 2:8, he expressed “Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel.” -------------------- Visit and FOLLOW Gospel Light Filipino on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram

Hello and thanks for reading the show notes!!! You guys are so damn cool. Today's show was posted Friday morning because I was hanging out with some over 60 listeners at our virtual hangout last night! You missed a good one if you weren't there. Sign up now and join us next week. Today I jump right in to another thoughtful and hilarious conversation with Christian and Ophira and then welcome an Italian PhD political scientist to talk about what the hell is happening in Italy and I learned a lot. So lets do this!    Stand Up is a daily podcast that I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 800 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls GET OPHIRA'S NEW ALBUM ! Youtube for the special : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-7qnFrSDhU Here's the pre add for Apple Music etc: https://800pgr.lnk.to/PlantBasedJokes     Ophira Eisenberg is a Canadian-born standup comedian and writer. She hosted NPR's nationally syndicated comedy trivia show Ask Me Another (airing on 400+ stations) where she interviewed, joked, and played silly games with some of the biggest and funniest folks in the world.  Lauded as “hilarious, high risk, and an inspiration,” Ophira filmed her comedy special Inside Joke, when she was 8½ months pregnant. The show's material revolves around how she told everyone that she was never going to have kids, and then unexpectedly found herself expecting at “an advanced maternal age.” Inside Joke can be found on Amazon and iTunes, along with her two other comedy albums, Bangs!and As Is. She has appeared on Comedy Central, This Week at The Comedy Cellar, Kevin Hart's LOL Network, HBO's Girls, Gotham Live, The Late Late Show, The Today Show, and VH-1. The New York Times called her a skilled comedian and storyteller with “bleakly stylish” humor. She was also selected as one of New York Magazine's “Top 10 Comics that Funny People Find Funny,” and hailed by Forbes.com as one of the most engaging comics working today. Ophira is a regular host and teller with The Moth and her stories have been featured on The Moth Radio Hour and in two of The Moth's best-selling books, including the most recent New York Times Bestseller Occasional Magic: True Stories About Defying the Impossible. Ophira's first book, Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way to Monogamyi s a comedic memoir about her experiments in the field as a single woman, traveling from futon to futon and flask-to-flask, gathering data, hoping to put it all together and build her own perfect mate. She is also sought after as a brilliant interviewer and moderator, and has interviewed dozens of celebrities, writers, and actors. Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Ophira graduated with a Cultural Anthropology and Theater degree from McGill University. She now lives in Brooklyn, NY where she is a fixture at New York City's comedy clubs Christian Finnegan  is an American stand-up comedian, writer and actor based in New York City. BUY HIS NEW ALBUM--- "Show Your Work: Live at QED" Check out Christian's new Substack Newsletter! What is New Music for Olds? This newsletter has a very simple premise: You don't have time to discover new music. I do. Here's what I've discovered. Finnegan is perhaps best known as one of the original panelists on VH1's Best Week Ever and as Chad, the only white roommate in the “Mad Real World” sketch on Comedy Central's Chappelle's Show. Additional television appearances as himself or performing stand up have included “Conan”, “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson”, "Would You Rather...with Graham Norton", “Good Afternoon America” and multiple times on The Today Show and Countdown with Keith Olbermann, and on History's I Love the 1880s. He hosted TV Land's game show "Game Time". As an actor, Finnegan portrayed the supporting role of "Carl" in the film Eden Court, a ticket agent in "Knight and Day" and several guest roles including a talk show host on "The Good Wife". In October 2006, Finnegan's debut stand up comedy CD titled Two For Flinching was released by Comedy Central Records, with a follow-up national tour of college campuses from January to April 2007. “Au Contraire!” was released by Warner Bros. Records in 2009. His third special "The Fun Part" was filmed at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston on April 4, 2013 and debuted on Netflix on April 15, 2014.   Leila Simona Talani has been Professor of International Political Economy in the Department of European and International Studies since 2014. She became editor of the Palgrave series on the Politics of Migration and Citizenship in 2020. In 2022 she founded the Centre for Italian Politics @ EIS of which she is the director. In 2017 she was awarded a visiting Professorship at the Kennedy School of Government of the University of Harvard. She was also appointed Jean Monnet Chair of European Political Economy by the European Commission in 2012. She was previously at the European Institute of the London School of Economics and in the department of European studies of the University of Bath. From November 2000 until September 2001, she held the position of Associate Expert for the United Nations Regional Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention based in Cairo working on irregular migration from the Middle East and Northern Africa to EU countries. In the academic year 1999-2000 she taught 'The political Economy of European Integration' at the European Institute of the London School of Economics where she had previously held a research and teaching fellowship for the academic year 1998-1999. Leila was awarded a PhD with distinction at the European University Institute of Florence in 1998. She is the author, among other titles, of: The IPE of migration in The globalization era (Palgrave 2022); The political Economy of Italy in the Euro (Palgrave 2017), The Handbook of the International Political Economy of Migration (Edward Elgar, 2014-2017); The Arab Spring in the Global Political Economy(Palgrave, 2014), Dirty Cities: towards a political economy of shadow dynamics in global cities (Palgrave, 2013), European Political Economy (Ashgate: 2013), Globalization, Migration and the future of Europe(Routledge 2011), and From Egypt to Europe (I.B.Tauris, 2010).   Check out all things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page

Adam Stokes aka Adam The Giant Guy came on the show and talked to CHUD and Adam about Giants in America and the mounds that they may have created.  There is so much history here in America that has been ignored, written off, ridiculed and covered up by the traditional archeology community. Adam is a high school Latin teacher and has done tireless research on ancient civilizations, the Greco-Roman world and much more. Follow Adam on Instagram @adamthegiantguy2019 and get his book From Egypt to Ohio on Amazon. debragetsredpilled@protonmail.com DGRP ODYSEEDGRP YouTubeDGRP TwitterDGRP MerchTelegram Group ChatWe are a Value For Value Production. Please support the show with TIME, TALENT or TREASURE equivalent to the value that you are getting. Subscribe, rate, review and recommend us to your family and friends. DGRP PaypalVenmo: @adam-alamano CashApp: @$ALLSKREWEDUP  CRYPTO ACCEPTED

From Egypt to North America, Dr. Hatem Zaghloul is a global success story. We are honored to have him on CBR to share his expertise.

Continuing their 'Fairytales in Focus' series, this week the dragons tackle one of the best known and loved stories of all time. While Cinderella has enjoyed centuries of popularity in Europe, the tale has roots that go back millennia, and a lineage that sees versions of it emerging in almost every culture worldwide. From Egypt to India, Russia to Scotland, France to Finland, Jules and Madeleine follow the trail of 'girls who lost their slippers and sandals', emerging from ignominy and oppression to a life where their true value is seen. It's a far wilder ride than you might expect if you're only familiar with the Disney version.  On the slab this week: Cinder - Marissa Meyer, The Slipper & the Rose (1976), Ever After (1998), Ella Enchanted - Gail Carson Levine and many more.   Title music: Ecstasy by Smiling Cynic 

Thinking about Spiritual Travel? In this episode of the Breathe Love & Magic podcast you'll hear about the travels and exciting Past Life Memories of Yarra Miller. Have You Longed to Be a Spiritual Traveler? From a young age, Yarra Atlantica Miller dreamt of travelling around the globe and visiting ancient spiritual destinations. From Egypt ... Read more The post Spiritual Travel And Past Life Memories With Yarra Miller appeared first on It's Never Too Late for Love. © Ronnie Ann Ryan, 2019. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site's author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Ronnie Ann Ryan with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

From Egypt to Sinai - the holiness of God and of us...

Wednesday, 23 March 2022   Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. Acts 6:1   Chapter 6 begins with a thought that is most probably tied in with what is said earlier in the previous chapter. It opens by saying, “Now in those days.” This could be speaking of the previously cited arrest of the apostles as a continuing narrative, or it could be referring to what was said before that short account. This is because the next words say, “when the number of the disciples was multiplying.”   That seems to more logically be connected to Acts 5:14 –   “And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women...”   The account of the arrest of the apostles is occurring at this same time. This is important because what is said in this chapter begins with continued problems for the apostles that need to be rectified as well as continued persecution for the believers by the council. In this latter event, the enmity between the truth of God in Christ and the active fighting against it by the leaders of Israel continues to be highlighted.   This is logically necessary to show why Israel's destruction and exile came about. Hence, these undertones that are provided are not unlike the book of Jeremiah which carefully details the reasons why the Lord destroyed the nation and exiled them to Babylon.   God did not just arbitrarily punish Israel in the Roman exile, but rather, the book of Acts stands as a witness against them for having failed to accept the One sent by God to fulfill the law and reconcile the people to Himself. As such, He turned to the Gentiles –   “They have provoked Me to jealousy by what is not God; They have moved Me to anger by their foolish idols. But I will provoke them to jealousy by those who are not a nation; I will move them to anger by a foolish nation.” Deuteronomy 32:21   For now, it is during the time of the multiplying of the disciples that “there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists.” The word translated as “complaint” is goggusmos. It is an onomatopoeia. The sound of the word matches the sound of the grumbling. The word “Hellenists” refers to Grecian Jews. They are Jews who only speak Greek and not the language of those in Judea (Hebrew or Aramaic).   The meaning of the words is that a division had arisen between the Hebrew (or Aramaic) speaking Jews and the Greek-speaking Jews. One can imagine the Greek-speaking Jews muttering under their breath at what is taking place. Because they were of the Diaspora and returned to the land not speaking the native language, they were considered as second-class citizens.   To understand the situation and the reference to other key points that will be seen in Acts, Vincent's Word Studies provides background information into the matter –   “The word Hellenists denotes Jews, not Greeks, but Jews who spoke Greek. The contact of Jews with Greeks was first effected by the conquests of Alexander. He settled eight thousand Jews in the Thebais, and the Jews formed a third of the population of his new city of Alexandria. From Egypt they gradually spread along the whole Mediterranean coast of Africa. They were removed by Seleucus Nicator from Babylonia, by thousands, to Antioch and Seleucia, and under the persecutions of Antiochus Epiphanes scattered themselves through Asia Minor, Greece, Macedonia, and the Aegean islands. The vast majority of them adopted the Greek language, and forgot the Aramaic dialect which had been their language since the Captivity. The word is used but twice in the New Testament - here and Acts 9:29 - and, in both cases, of Jews who had embraced Christianity, but who spoke Greek and used the Septuagint version of the Bible instead of the original Hebrew or the Chaldaic targum or paraphrase. The word Ἕλλην [Hellén], Greek, which is very common in the New Testament, is used in antithesis, either to ‘Barbarians' or to ‘Jews.' In the former case it means all nations which spoke the Greek language (see Acts 18:17; Romans 1:14; 1 Corinthians 1:22, 1 Corinthians 1:23). In the latter it is equivalent to Gentiles (see Romans 1:16; Romans 2:9; 1 Corinthians 10:32; Galatians 2:3). Hence, in either case, it is wholly different from Hellenist.”   With this understood, the actual reason for the division is next explained, saying, “because their widows were neglected.”   The word translated as “neglected” is in the imperfect tense. It means that this was something ongoing. Being overlooked would not be unexpected in such a situation. A person who didn't speak the language and who was alone and without anyone to speak for her would have a difficult time going forward and being listened to. Those with an understandable voice would naturally receive attention without any difficulty and the others would be overlooked.   However, the problem wasn't that they were overlooked in getting their hair cut at the local salon. It was a much more pressing need. They were missing out “in the daily distribution.”   In other words, the money that was raised was to be distributed as needs arose. The Hebrew widows were coming forward and were receiving what they needed, but the Greek-speaking widows were being overlooked, and that habitually. As such, they were truly alone, with no support, and even the distribution by the church – which they depended on to simply survive – was not being fair towards them.   Life application: It is always easy to take the path of least resistance. When someone speaks another language or has a different way of doing things than we do, it is easier to overlook them and sidle up to those we are more comfortable with. In and of itself, there is nothing wrong with this, but when it causes a division in the church, it needs to be addressed.   People come into a local church to be a part of it. If they don't receive any care or attention, it will be perceived as if their needs are less important than the others.  But needs are needs, not wants. It is important to identify what true needs are and then address them in all of those we fellowship with.   It is right to be attentive to all, even those we may not want to be especially close to. Endeavor to look around you and see who is being left out of close and personal contact and be sure to make an extra effort to be attentive to them as well.   Heavenly Father, give us the wisdom to identify needs in others and to respond to them, even when they may have a different culture, color, or way of doing things. Help us to give of ourselves to everyone and not just isolate ourselves with those we feel most comfortable with. Help us in this, O Lord. Amen.  

Adam Stokes is a biblical scholar, theologian, author, expert on giants and the mound builders in North America, and all around great guy. Adam comes onto the show to talk about the existence of giants in North America, their civilization, technology, where they came from, and why their existence is being hidden. If US Presidents such as Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson talked about an ancient race of giants in America, why is it outside the realm of possibility today? This was a really fun episode that covers many possibilities for many different things. Tune in and enjoy!Check out Adam Stokes on IG at adamthegiantguyYou can find Adam's book "From Egypt to Ohio: A Semetic Origin for the Giants of North America" on Amazon. Please rate and review this episode wherever you listen to podcasts.Reach out to us with your own stories, tips, advice, critiques, etc!appalachianintelligence@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @AiAppIntelPodFollow us on Facebook at Appalachian IntelligenceSubscribe to our YouTube channel Appalachian Intelligence Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AppIntel)

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Adam Stokes has degrees in religion from Duke and Yale University. He is also a linguist and knows many languages, he teaches high school Latin and a course on the Old Testament at St. Josephs University in Philly. He is the Author of the book From Egypt to Ohio: A Semitic Origin for the Giants of North America. You can find this book on Amazon. You can also find him on many podcasts, just search his name in your podcast app. Adam Stokes Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Egypt-Ohio-Semitic-Origin-America/dp/B084QKKHJJ  RFTA links: IG: @RFTApodcast Linktree: http://linktr.ee/risingftashes email: risingftashes@yahoo.com 

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