Tag: covenant
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John 2: Water, Wine, and a Defiled Temple
In this episode of the Gospel Thread Podcast, Dan Snyder revisits John 2, highlighting Jesus’ first miracle of turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana and the subsequent cleansing of the temple. He explains how these acts are signs of Jesus’ identity and mission, reflecting on the symbolism of the miracle as a…
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Genesis 31: Jacob Departs From Laban
God told Jacob to return to his home so Jacob deceived Laban one last time and left without telling him. Laban found out and pursued Jacob with the intention of killing him. Now Jacob is stuck between an uncle who wants to kill him and a brother who wants to kill him. Sources: Wiersbe, W.…
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Genesis 28: Stairway To Heaven
After Jacob flees from his home, he stops in Bethel and has a dream. A stairway and heaven are involved. Also, Jacob tries to bargain with God after He appeared to Jacob in the dream and gave him the covenant promise of his grandfather Abraham. Sources: Armstrong, S. (2012, June 24). Genesis 2011 – Lesson…
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Genesis 17: Three Pronouncements
God appears to Abraham and makes three pronouncements. Both Abraham and Sarah receive name changes and the sign of circumcision is given. The relationship between circumcision and baptism is discussed in depth. Sources: Guzik, David. “Study Guide for Genesis 17.” Blue Letter Bible, 2018, www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/genesis/genesis-17.cfm. Accessed 25 May 2023. Armstrong, Stephen. “Genesis 2011 – Lesson…
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Genesis 15: God’s Covenant With Abram
In this episode, Abram has a very strange encounter with God which results in a covenant between God and Abram. What are these strange images of a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch? Sources: Armstrong, Stephen. “Genesis 2011 – Lesson 15B.” Verse by Verse Ministries International, 3 Oct. 2011, versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_15b. Accessed 23 May 2023.…
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Genesis 9: God’s Covenant With Noah
God’s covenant with Noah is broken down in detail. Then, another human disappoints us in our search for the Coming Seed. All this and more in Genesis chapter 9. Sources: Schwartz, R. (1998). Jewish Dietary Laws (Kashrut): The Vegetarian Teachings Of Rav Kook. Jewish Virtual Library. Retrieved May 1, 2023, from https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-vegetarian-teachings-of-rav-kook Armstrong, S. (2011,…
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