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In this message, Pastor Bobby challenges us to consider what it really means to be made new. Wrapping up the story of Abraham in our Patriarchs series, we're reminded that following God often means stepping into the unknown, letting go of who we used to be, and learning to trust Him even when it feels like nothing is happening.
Sunday Worship: July 6, 2025 Preacher: Pastor Nathan Ruble
"God is not God because God is good; God is good because God is God." Patriarchs and Prophets were Christians. Jesus Christ IS God. Personal loyalty versus a moral framework. The need for theological reformation. Fritz Berggren, PhD www.bloodandfaith.com
By John May - The identity of the modern descendants of the House of Israel, especially the descendants of Joseph, is a fundamental belief of the United Church of God. This message explores the promises of abundant material blessings and national greatness that God made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and explains
Welcome to another one of our Bible Studies! In today's Bible study, we will be considering the book of Benjamin. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfcZWAqrGOqUGZv7HHWjwyQ Website: www.messianics.us Bet Yeshurun Assembly, Berkley, Michigan, Oakland County. PayPal donations can be securely made at the bottom of the main page of our website: https://messianics.us
This episode is dedicated to our nation's veterans and to our country on this, our 249th birthday. Thank you, George - both of you.The "Do You Remember Episode" - Listen for the 'newcomer' trivia test in the second half of the episode!We welcome dear George McGee who says he is eighty something years young! Listen in as George shares some truly hilarious stories from mountain history and he really hits across so many places and families with his wonderful recounting of events. This is a real treat to hear a mountain treasure like George just sit and talk about days gone by and some of the great times and big events in this community's history. Sit back and relax and treat yourself to a great time and some wonderful knowledge about this community. Listeners will hear something about many topics, terms and family names such as: Divine, Decosimo, Point Park, West Brow, East Brow, Size, Oehmig, Dickinson, John Divine, great grandfather coming down river, the robbery in town, Murfreesboro, Atlanta, King family, Fleetwood Coffee here, Richardson St house, raising chickens in basements, Louie and Dewy ducks, US Marine Corps, Army reserve, CUBA and Guantanamo Bay, marine aviation, Corinne Goree, Liza Vannoy, Tallulah , Lookout Highlands, LMPC, Mtn City Club, Henry King McGee, Covenant College , Russia, Belarus, Mig 29, etc...Also, the 'Newcomer Test' for Lookout Mtn….test questions….the Stardust Casino - the Air Force Base and radar installation, 1960 ice storm, Fletcher Bright, the gambling hall, Jimmy Hoffa trail , Robert Kennedy on the mtn, Jerry Summers, Chief Broadwater, Tom Thumb Golf, first in the nation miniature golf course, the 19th Hole bar, Pan O Ram Club, The TOP Shop, Reuben Lawrence, integration at Lookout School, 1st Baptist of Lookout Mtn, Lkt Mtn church history, Masseys Gen Store, Esso Gas Station, Robinson Drug Store, Massey Farm, The Little Club, firebombs, mummies, Whelands, Strangs, Nick Senter, Meyer, McAllister, Bennett, Guerry, Pound, Williams, Patten Hotel, JB Pound Estate, Griffiss, Bobby Davenport, Allison, Brock, Rustand, Baylor ‘54 , LMS Principle Jahn, the city dump, beating Roscoe Tanner, Stonedge is born.There is a lot to hear is this FUN episode so sit back and enjoy!Thank you, George! Well done dear friend!tMENovember 2010 Interview by Helen Burns Sharp with George McGee:George E. McGee III interview - Chattanooga oral histories - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Digital CollectionsSpread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. Also, on regular, full length, non-bonus episodes, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.
This is a Sermon by Raul Moreno at the Orlando International Christian Church on June 29th, 2025. Join Us At 11AM every Sunday. For locations & more information, visit www.OrlandoICC.org.
In the third week of our series The Patriarchs, Pastor Bobby explores key moments in Abram's journey that reflect the choices and challenges we face in our own lives. Through Abram's story, we're reminded of God's unwavering faithfulness, how to trust Him even when it's hard, and why we don't need backup plans when we're walking with Jesus.
In the third week of our series The Patriarchs, Pastor Bobby explores key moments in Abram's journey that reflect the choices and challenges we face in our own lives. Through Abram's story, we're reminded of God's unwavering faithfulness, how to trust Him even when it's hard, and why we don't need backup plans when we're walking with Jesus.
Sins that are not sins at all: Racism, sexism, antisemtism. Satan and his children, the Jews, have created a panoply of sins that are not sins. Judeo-Christianity supports Satan's moral structure, not the morality of the Holy Scriptures. Judeo-Christians (a heretical sect) reject the Holy Scriptures in favor of their own oral traditions, like the Jews. See Matthew 15:1-9 Judeo-Christianity is 100% heresy -- it must be purged from the Church. Fritz Berggren, PhD www.bloodandfaith.com Buy it now on online! (Amazon and other outlets)
Welcome to another one of our Bible Studies! In today's Bible study, we will be considering the book of Joseph. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfcZWAqrGOqUGZv7HHWjwyQ Website: www.messianics.us Bet Yeshurun Assembly, Berkley, Michigan, Oakland County. PayPal donations can be securely made at the bottom of the main page of our website: https://messianics.us
This week at Rise City Church, Pastor Bobby continues our new series, The Patriarchs, as we look at the life of Abram. In this message, we examine the moment Abram steps outside of God's call, the consequences of his decisions, and how God remains present in the midst of it all.
This week at Rise City Church, Pastor Bobby continues our new series, The Patriarchs, as we look at the life of Abram. In this message, we examine the moment Abram steps outside of God's call, the consequences of his decisions, and how God remains present in the midst of it all.
This week on the podcast, Pastors Bobby and Mariah talk about our new sermon series, The Patriarchs. They share the vision behind the series, discuss why it matters for our church right now, and reflect on this past Father's Day at Rise City Church.
June 17, 2025Today's Reading: Acts 2:14a, 22-36Daily Lectionary: Proverbs 17:1-28; Proverbs 18:1-20:4; John 16:17-33“this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it.” (Acts 2:23–24)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Peter preaches the best sermon I've ever heard. Jesus saves sinners. You're sinners. It's beautiful in its simplicity, but it completely shapes how to read the Old Testament. The plan and foreknowledge of God was to crucify the Son. For all the prophesy we look through in the Old Testament to find fulfilled in Jesus, there should be no surprise that Jesus dies and rises. David says concerning Him, “For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. You make known to me the path of life…” (Psalm 16:10-11) Through the cross. Out of the tomb. No other conclusion was possible. David spoke about the resurrection of Christ as if it was a given, even though it hadn't played itself out in time yet. The resurrection was a given. All the sins are atoned for. The wages of sin is death. So there can be no more death. Of course, there's a resurrection. This Jesus, you crucified, too. Foretold in the Old Testament, He bore your sins. Had there been no David, no Moses, no Patriarchs or faithful kings, Christ would have chosen to save you by bearing the same cross. It's a truth we know. But it also means the Old Testament is for you. Read it to find Jesus there. It's more than just a history of what happened before Christianity. It is the religion of all who have faith in the triune living God. The same religion. The same hope. The forgiveness of sins and life everlasting. That's yours now, too, because this Jesus, whom you crucified, is risen. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Jesus lives! The vict'ry's won! Death no longer can appall me; Jesus lives! Death's reign is done! From the grave will Christ recall me. Brighter scenes will then commence; This shall be my confidence. (LSB 490:1)- Rev. Harrison Goodman, Higher Things Executive Director of Mission and Theology.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.In Clarifying the Great Commission, Rev. Daniel Christian Voth identifies common omissions from our collective understanding of Jesus' farewell discourse—omissions that turn Christ's promises of forgiveness, life, and salvation into a legalistic command. Come and discover a richer understanding of The Great Commission.
This week at Rise City, Pastor Bobby kicks off our new sermon series, The Patriarchs. He takes us through the story of Abram—who would later be called Abraham—to explore what it means to faithfully pursue each of God's callings in our lives, no matter the circumstances we face.
This week at Rise City, Pastor Bobby kicks off our new sermon series, The Patriarchs. He takes us through the story of Abram—who would later be called Abraham—to explore what it means to faithfully pursue each of God's callings in our lives, no matter the circumstances we face.
Welcome to another one of our Bible Studies! In today's Bible study, we will be considering the book of Zebulun. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfcZWAqrGOqUGZv7HHWjwyQ Website: www.messianics.us Bet Yeshurun Assembly, Berkley, Michigan, Oakland County. PayPal donations can be securely made at the bottom of the main page of our website: https://messianics.us
What mysteries lie beneath one of the most sacred sites in the Holy Land? Join Jim Scudder on InGrace as he takes you inside the Tomb of Israel's Patriarchs, recorded on location in Hebron. Discover the powerful legacy of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—and why it still matters today.
Welcome to Episode #174 of the Way of the Bible podcast. This is our sixth of eight episodes in our Twenty-Second mini-series entitled The Return of Jesus Christ. On today's episode, we'll scratch the surface of Old Testament prophetic texts that speak of the return of Jesus. We are likely living in a period the Bible refers to more than any other. The judgment of the world and the return of Jesus Christ on the Day of the Lord. Are you ready for this?We can't go back until we start at the end. What do I mean? God revealed to Israel through the prophet Isaiah a key to all God given prophecy. Isaiah 46:10 – I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.'When God provides a prophetic word to the prophet to speak, God is not guessing what will happen. Nor will he artificially orchestrate something to happen to meet the prophetic vision apart from his will. Nor can anyone change the prophetic vision of God. Before we get to the Old Testament, let's take a look at the Bible as a whole. I know it seems like one step forward and two steps back each episode, but hopefully, this summary will give clarity as we continue to explore why Jesus is coming back.The Bible starts with the creation narrative in Genesis 1-3. I encourage you to accept the narrative as written, including the creation of man from the dust of the earth and woman from the rib of man. If you consider it, otherwise you diverge widely from the context and meaning of life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this narrative, we see creation, inference of a fall in the spiritual realm, the fall of mankind, and the identification of the fix to rebellion in heaven and on earth – seed of the woman. Next, we blast through mankind's first two thousand years of history from Genesis 4 to 11. We see in this historical narrative mankind's wickedness, angelic interference, the flooding of the earth to cleanse both human and animal kingdom genome, the continued wickedness of man, the dividing of mankind into seventy nations by language distortion. From Genesis 12 to the end of the Old Testament period is another two thousand years. God establishes an irrevocable covenant with Abraham to make of him a nation of people, with a land, and a descendant through whom all nations would be blessed – the seed of Abraham. The covenant is affirmed with Issac and Jacob. God makes a conditional covenant with the descendants of the twelve sons of Jacob to give them the promised land if they obey God's covenantal laws. God establishes a covenant with David for a descendant who will sit on his throne and a kingdom that will have no end – seed of David. The New Testament reveals that the seed of the woman, the seed of Abraham, and the seed of David are all fulfilled in the person Jesus Christ, the Son of God/Son of Man. Jesus' life of ministry demonstrated he was the spotless lamb of God through whom all the sins of the world were paid for on the cross of Calvary. The apostles affirm the sacrificial work of Jesus and that salvation and eternal life are now available to both Jews and Gentiles who believe the gospel. The hanging chad is the covenantal promise to Abraham and the Patriarchs of a people and a land and the covenantal promise to David of an earthly kingdom.What was not revealed since the creation of the world, but was revealed to the apostles of Christ was the Mystery of God. The mystery of God was that Jews and Gentiles alike who believe in Jesus are adopted by God as his children, are reborn by the Holy Spirit, together collectively are the bride of Christ, and are the manifestation of the body of Christ in this world.
There's Israel... and then there's Israel. Many Christians are confused about something God makes very plain in the New Testament: His plans for the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. In his letter to the Romans, Paul devotes three chapters to the conundrum created by the gospel: If salvation is a gift to anyone who believes, then the Jews are not special, and God lied! The solution will take us all the way back to the promises made to the Patriarchs. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS06122025_0.mp3Scripture References: Romans 9
Pastor Randy taught a sermon titled, "God's Promise" from Genesis 15. Pastor Randy revealed 4 elements of God's Promise: • PROTECTION (vs. 1) • PROGENY (vs. 2-6) • POSSESSION (vs. 7-16) • PLEDGE (vs. 17-18)
Joseph's story teaches us this: Without forgiveness, there can be no future.As Sean closes our series on the patriarchs, we see how God used betrayal, injustice, and pain to prepare Joseph—not just for leadership, but for forgiveness. In a moment that could've ended in revenge, Joseph chose mercy—and saved a nation. This message draws from Genesis 45, and the radical grace of Jesus, reminding us that forgiveness doesn't excuse the pain, but it opens the door to healing, freedom, and God's greater story.
Beginning a new sermon series called The Patriarchs, Pastor Randy taught a sermon titled, "God's Call" from Genesis 12. Pastor Randy revealed 3 components of God's Call: • COMMISSION (vs. 1) • COVENANT (vs. 2-3) • COMMUNION (vs. 4-9)
What if the God of the universe is still choosing to partner with real, imperfect people—just like you—to bring His kingdom to earth? Join us as we begin a four-week journey through the lives of the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph—men whose stories foreshadow Jesus and reveal a deeper invitation: not to religion or performance, but to faith-filled partnership with a promise-keeping God.
What if the God of the universe is still choosing to partner with real, imperfect people—just like you—to bring His kingdom to earth? Join us as we begin a four-week journey through the lives of the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph—men whose stories foreshadow Jesus and reveal a deeper invitation: not to religion or performance, but to faith-filled partnership with a promise-keeping God.
Welcome to another one of our Bible Studies! In today's Bible study, we will be considering the book of Gad. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfcZWAqrGOqUGZv7HHWjwyQ Website: www.messianics.us Bet Yeshurun Assembly, Berkley, Michigan, Oakland County. PayPal donations can be securely made at the bottom of the main page of our website: https://messianics.us
The Patriarchs – Abraham, Issac, and Jacob, received the blessing and mandate from God that would frame the 4th Dispensation. With the world now divided into nations after Babel, God created His own nation (Israel) through which the world would interact with Him and His plan. If the nations blessed Israel, they would be blessed.This would hopefully lead them to chose to accept the plan of the God who blessed them. But if they cursed Israel, they nations would be cursed and the Dispensation would fail. In this week's podcast, we will examine the Promise/Covenant God gave the forefathers of Israel and also look at the history of the Patriarchs from Abraham to Joseph (which reads like a soap opera…or reality TV), concluding with the Exodus from Egypt.For exclusive content, Q&A Videos, and private Bible study, become a Faith By Reason Patreon www.patreon.com/faithbyreason
Welcome to another one of our Bible Studies! In today's Bible study, we will be considering the book of Naphtali. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfcZWAqrGOqUGZv7HHWjwyQ Website: www.messianics.us Bet Yeshurun Assembly, Berkley, Michigan, Oakland County. PayPal donations can be securely made at the bottom of the main page of our website: https://messianics.us
Welcome to another one of our Bible Studies! In today's Bible study, we will be considering the book of Judah. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfcZWAqrGOqUGZv7HHWjwyQ Website: www.messianics.us Bet Yeshurun Assembly, Berkley, Michigan, Oakland County. PayPal donations can be securely made at the bottom of the main page of our website: https://messianics.us
Welcome to another one of our Bible Studies! In today's Bible study, we will be considering the book of Dan. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfcZWAqrGOqUGZv7HHWjwyQ Website: www.messianics.us Bet Yeshurun Assembly, Berkley, Michigan, Oakland County. PayPal donations can be securely made at the bottom of the main page of our website: https://messianics.us
Sunday Service - April 27, 2025Matt RowanCTKGibsons.com
Genesis 24, Patriarchs and MatriarchsGenesis 24:1-10, 58-67Rev. Harrison Spitler
Friends of the Rosary,Today, Tuesday within the Octave of Easter, we continue to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Pope Francis as we pray through our daily Rosary for the repose of his soul.The Vatican announced that Francis, the first pope from Latin America, passed away due to a sudden stroke and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse after 38 days of hospitalization, and revealed that his will requested a humble tomb with the inscription "Franciscus" at St. Mary Major, one of the four major basilicas in Rome.This burial place contains the Salus Populi Romani, an ancient icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the health of the Roman People. Pope Francis was always there, thanking Jesus through Mary.The funeral Mass will take place this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. local time in St. Peter's Square (4:00 p.m. ET).Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside at the Mass, which will be concelebrated by Patriarchs, Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, and priests from across the globe.Earlier, on Wednesday, the coffin containing the Pope's body will be carried from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta to St. Peter's Basilica, so that the faithful may pay their respects until Friday, and then to the Basilica of St. Mary Major for entombment.In his Easter Sunday homily, Francis called "Christians to actively seek the risen Jesus in their daily lives", urging believers to 'run' just as the disciples did after discovering the empty tomb.“We must look for him without ceasing,” emphasized the Pope. “Because if he has risen from the dead, then he is present everywhere, he dwells among us, he hides himself and reveals himself even today in the sisters and brothers we meet along the way.”In today's Gospel (John 20:11-18), we find Mary Magdalene weeping by the tomb of the risen Lord.Jesus said, "Stop holding on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers..."The idea is not to cling to Jesus, but to proclaim what He has accomplished.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will. Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York• April 22, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET
On this episode, Shane talks with Michael S. Bar-Ron about his research project related to the Sinai inscriptions discovered throughout the Sinai Peninsula. Though these inscriptions resemble Egyptian hieroglyphs, they're actually written in what scholars refer to as “proto-Sinaitic” or “proto-Alphabetic” script. Michael Bar-Ron has been working on these inscriptions for the better part of a decade and argues that they are best treated as a form of paleo-Hebrew. In fact, when they are read this way, they end up providing external corroboration for some of the details recorded in the book of Exodus.SHOW NOTESRelated BooksResearches in Sinai, W.M. Flinders Petrie — FREEThe Inscriptions of Sinai, Alan H. Gardiner — FREELegendary Kings, David Rohl (e-book)Exodus: Myth or History? David Rohl (e-book)Redating the Exodus & Conquest, John BimsonBiblical Archaeology, David E. GravesThe Ancient Near East, James B. Pritchard (ed.)Related ArticlesThe Golden Calf, David RohlSinai 351 & 360, Michael S. Bar-RonThe Mt. Ebal Curse Tablet, Michael S. Bar-RonThe Seal of Joseph, Michael S. Bar-RonThe Origins of Israel in Canaan, John BimsonArchaeological Data & The Dating of the Patriarchs, John BimsonThe Cylinder Seal from Tell el-Dab'a, Edith PoradaHebrew: The World's Oldest Alphabet, Douglas PetrovichA Cuneiform Cylinder of Nebuchadnezzar II, Shane RosenthalSimon of Cyrene: An Archaeological Discovery, Shane RosenthalWater Into Wine: An Archaeological Assessment, Shane RosenthalRelated AudioDid The Exodus Ever Happen? Humble Skeptic #69 with David RohlQuestioning Conventional Wisdom (1), HS #13 with David RohlQuestioning Conventional Wisdom (2), HS #14 with David RohlLocating Golgotha, Humble Skeptic #17 with David RohlThe Big Picture, Humble Skeptic #26 with J. Daniel HaysFaith Founded on Facts, HS #15 with Lennox, Bauckham, etc.The Jesus of History, Humble Skeptic #12Babylon, Humble Skeptic #66Related VideoMichael Bar-Ron on the Sinai Inscriptions, Patterns of EvidenceDavid Rohl on the Sinai Inscriptions, Patterns of EvidenceThe First Alphabet, Patterns of EvidenceThe Moses Controversy, Patterns of EvidenceA to Z: The First Alphabet, Nova (PBS)The Mt. Ebal Curse Tablet (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6)The Cylinder Seal Discovered at Tell el-Dab'aTo contribute to Michael Bar-Ron's GoFundMe campaign: Click HereUPCOMING EVENTSThe Messianic Hope, Memphis, TN, April 11-13Shane Rosenthal will be giving a series of talks related to Christ's fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy at this weekend conference in Rosemark, TN. Click here for more information.Who Is Jesus? Bridging Diverse Voices, St. Louis, MO, April 24th.Shane Rosenthal and Michael McClymond will be defending the historic Christian view of Jesus at this Christian / Muslim conversation which will take place at St. Louis Community College Meramec (located at 11333 Big Bend Rd, in Kirkwood, MO). The purpose is to highlight some of the differences between Christian and Muslim perspectives related to Jesus' identity and mission and to take questions from students. This event is brought to you by St. Louis Community College in partnership with ReThink315. Click here for more info.Share with Friends & FamilyIf you're a fan of the show, please tell others about the show, and consider posting a link to this episode via your social media feed. Just copy the URL of this page, paste it into your feed, and write a few words. Also, consider writing a positive review of this podcast via the Apple Podcast app, or your preferred podcast portal. The more reviews we get, the more exposure we get! Thanks for your help!Make a One-Time Gift or Upgrade to a Paid SubscriptionConsider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Tax-deductible giving options are also available. Click here for more information. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
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Episode 256 - Patriarchs, Prophets and Jubilee ft. Dr. John Bergsma - Series on Jesus and the Jubilee (Part 5) What role do the prophets play in this Jubilee? The heart of the Jubilee is spiritual freedom and spiritual reconciliation, and the prophets saw that. They saw that the Jubilee is a year to recall ourselves to our fundamental relationship with God. Once again, this year, we are invited to reconcile with God and dive into this virtuous circle of reconciliation, forgiveness, and freedom so that we can be relieved of our sins and internal struggles that enslave us and ultimately express the same circle with others. God continues to send prophets to try and keep calling us back to relationship with Him. The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! Check out the 24-hour adoration chapel in New York https://perpetualadoration.nyc
The foundational narrative behind Christ's death, burial, and resurrection is the story of Exodus. After all, Jesus is presented in the Gospels as “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world,” and was put to death on the eve of Passover. But what if the Israelite exodus from Egypt never really happened? On this episode, Shane talks with Egyptologist David Rohl about why so many contemporary scholars conclude that Israel's foundational story is rooted in mythology, and why they are blind to clear and convincing evidence in support of the Exodus narrative.Click Here to listen to Shane's interview with John Lennox about the meaning and significance of the story of Joseph (WHI #1582).SHOW NOTESRelated BooksExodus: Myth or History? David RohlLegendary Kings, David RohlRedating the Exodus & Conquest, John Bimson — FREEWhen Did It Happen? John BimsonBiblical Archaeology, David E. GravesThe Ancient Near East, James B. Pritchard (ed.)Echoes of The Exodus, Wilson & RobertsJoseph: A Story of Love, Hate & Forgiveness, John LennoxThe Complete Works of Josephus, Flavius JosephusRelated ArticlesIs The Exodus a Myth? Bart Ehrman (cited in commentary)The Origins of Israel in Canaan, John BimsonArchaeological Data & The Dating of the Patriarchs, John BimsonArchaeological Discoveries Related to Nebuchadnezzar II, Shane RosenthalIs Luke a Trustworthy Historian?, Sir William RamsayThe Authenticity & Genuineness of the Fourth Gospel, J.B. LightfootAuthenticating the Fourth Gospel, Shane RosenthalThe Date of John's Gospel: Are We Witnessing a Paradigm Shift? Shane RosenthalSimon of Cyrene: An Intriguing Archaeological Discovery, Shane RosenthalOutside the Gospels, What Can We Really Know About Jesus? Shane RosenthalCan We Trust Luke's History of the Early Jesus Movement? Shane RosenthalNew Life in the New Year: A Brief Account of the Exodus, Shane RosenthalRelated AudioQuestioning Conventional Wisdom (1), Humble Skeptic #13 with David RohlQuestioning Conventional Wisdom (2), Humble Skeptic #14 with David RohlLocating Golgotha, Humble Skeptic #17 with David RohlJohn Lennox on the Story of Joseph, White Horse Inn #1582Stories of Jesus: Can We Trust Them? Humble Skeptic #61 with Peter J. WilliamsAre The Gospels History or Fiction? Humble Skeptic #52 with John DicksonIs John's Gospel Late & Unreliable?, Humble Skeptic #51 with Daniel WallaceQuestioning The Fourth Gospel, Humble Skeptic #49 with Richard BauckhamThe Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony, Humble Skeptic #48 with Richard BauckhamFaith Founded on Facts (1), Humble Skeptic #15Faith Founded on Facts (2), Humble Skeptic #16Related VideoPatterns of Evidence: Exodus, featuring David RohlThe David Rohl LecturesUPCOMING EVENTSThe Messianic Hope, Memphis, TN, April 11-13Shane Rosenthal will be giving a series of talks related to Christ's fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy at this weekend conference in Rosemark, TN. Click here for more information.Who Is Jesus?: Bridging Diverse Voices, St. Louis, MO, April 24th.Shane Rosenthal and Michael McClymond will be defending the historic Christian view of Jesus at this Christian / Muslim conversation which will take place at St. Louis Community College Meramec (located at 11333 Big Bend Rd, in Kirkwood, MO). The purpose is to highlight some of the differences between Christian and Muslim perspectives related to Jesus' identity and mission and to take questions from students. This event is brought to you by St. Louis Community College in partnership with ReThink315. Click here for more info.Share with Friends & FamilyIf you're a fan of the show, please tell others about the show, and consider posting a link to this episode via your social media feed. Just copy the URL of this page, paste it into your feed, and write a few words. Also, consider writing a positive review of this podcast via the Apple Podcast app, or your preferred podcast portal. The more reviews we get, the more exposure we get! Thanks for your help!Make a One-Time Gift or Upgrade to a Paid SubscriptionConsider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Tax-deductible giving options are also available. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
The Exodus Way E3 — Before we get to the Exodus story, we must first ask a question: How and why did Israel end up enslaved in Egypt in the first place? Throughout the book of Genesis, the biblical authors seem to imply that Abraham's descendants land in Egypt because of their patriarch's failures to trust God and do right by others. In this episode, Jon and Tim highlight the Exodus beats in Abraham's story, showing how they not only anticipate Israel's exile in Egypt but also the larger Exodus story found throughout the whole Hebrew Bible. CHAPTERSRecap and Setting Up Abraham (0:00-8:28)Abraham Out of Ur and Into Egypt (8:28-28:06)Slavery in Egypt Predicted (28:06-36:36)Oppression of Hagar the Egyptian Slave (36:36-58:21)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESAnd You Shall Tell Your Son: The Concept of the Exodus in the Bible by Yair Zakovitch You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“By Chance” by SwuM“Skates” by SwuM“Homecoming” by Kyle McEvoy & Stan ForebeeBibleProject theme song by TENTSSHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olsen and Tyler Bailey provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God's law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God's beautiful yet mysterious response to Job's questions. Today's readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today's readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Proverbs 1:20-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Congratulations, you've completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God's plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.