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Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Welcome to the fourth installment of the Genesis Series Highlights, where we dive deep into the book of Genesis, exploring its rich narratives and profound teachings. This podcast is taken from a live stream where we read through Genesis and study it as we go, offering insightful commentary and thoughtful reflections.
In this episode, we cover a variety of topics, including:
- Intro to Genesis Series: Setting the stage for our journey through Genesis.
- Tend and Keep the Garden - Genesis 2:15: Understanding the significance of tending and keeping the Garden of Eden.
- Of Which Trees Shall We Eat - Genesis 2:16: Delving into the choices presented to Adam and Eve.
- LXX uses 'God' and 'Lord God' Interchangeably. Masoretic Doesn't: Examining the differences in translations and their implications.
- Is the LXX More Accurate: Discussing the accuracy of the Septuagint compared to the Masoretic text.
- The Cross is an Inversion of The Garden of Eden: Exploring the theological connections between the Garden of Eden and the Cross.
- Ezekiel 18 - The Soul The Sins Shall Die: Reflecting on the teachings of Ezekiel and their relevance to Genesis.
- The Just Shall Live By Faith: Understanding the concept of faith in the context of Genesis.
- You were Dead in Your Sins - Ephesians 2:1: Connecting the teachings of Ephesians to the narratives in Genesis.
- The Prodigal Son: Drawing parallels between the story of the Prodigal Son and the themes in Genesis.
- We Passed From Death to Life - 1 John 3:14: Exploring the transition from death to life as depicted in Genesis.
- The Dead HAS Heard the Voice of God - John 5:25: Reflecting on the significance of hearing God's voice.
- Identifying with Christ - Colossians 3:1-2: Understanding our identity in Christ through the lens of Genesis.
- Ishmael vs Isaac: Comparing the stories of Ishmael and Isaac and their implications.
- In the Day You Eat of It You Shall Surely Die: Discussing the consequences of Adam and Eve's choices.
- Hab 2:4 - Just Shall Live by Faith: Examining the teachings of Habakkuk and their relevance to Genesis.
- Why I Believe This is Spiritual Life/Death - Summary of Reasons: Summarizing the reasons for interpreting life and death in Genesis as spiritual concepts.
- Modern Figures of Speech for 'Day': Exploring contemporary interpretations of the term 'day' in Genesis.
- Literal Death Doesn't Work in Eden: Discussing the challenges of interpreting death literally in the context of Eden.
- Genesis 2:18 - Not good for man to be alone: Reflecting on the importance of companionship as depicted in Genesis.
- Genesis 2:19 - Adam named the animals: Understanding the significance of Adam naming the animals.
- God Gave Man Dominion: Exploring the concept of dominion and its implications in Genesis.
- Original Sin: Discussing the doctrine of original sin and its relevance to Genesis.
- Genesis 2:24-25 Marriage and Both Naked: Reflecting on the themes of marriage and nakedness in Genesis.
- Jesus Said Listen to the Pharisees: Examining Jesus' teachings and their connection to Genesis.
- Historical Jesus: Understanding the historical context of Jesus' teachings and their relevance to Genesis.
- James is Against Paul (at least in its common interpretation): Discussing the perceived conflict between James and Paul and its implications for Genesis.
Join us as we continue our journey through Genesis, uncovering its timeless wisdom and profound truths. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or a curious newcomer, this podcast offers something for everyone. Tune in and be inspired by the rich tapestry of Genesis!
TimeStamps:
| 00:00:00 | Intro to Genesis Series |
| 00:00:00 | Welcome |
| 00:00:34 | Setup |
| 00:00:34 | Tend and Keep the Garden - Genesis 2:15 |
| 00:00:34 | Intro to Part 4 |
| 00:00:56 | Of Which Trees Shall We Eat - Genesis 2:16 |
| 00:01:10 | LXX uses 'God' and 'Lord God' Interchangeably. Masoretic Doesn't. |
| 00:01:53 | Is the LXX More Accurate |
| 00:03:13 | Of Every Tree You MAY Eat |
| 00:03:55 | The Cross is an Inversion of The Garden of Eden |
| 00:04:06 | NOT the Tree Knowledge |
| 00:06:24 | In the Day that You Eat |
| 00:06:50 | Ezekiel 18 - The Soul The Sins Shall Die |
| 00:07:00 | The Just Shall Live By Faith |
| 00:07:18 | Ezekiel 18 Revisited - The Soul That Sins |
| 00:07:41 | You were Dead in Your Sins - Ephesians 2:1 |
| 00:08:57 | The Prodigal Son |
| 00:09:47 | Ephesians 2 Revisited - Dead in Sin |
| 00:10:48 | Let the Dead Bury the Dead |
| 00:11:35 | We Passed From Death to Life - 1 John 3:14 |
| 00:11:51 | The Dead HAS Heard the Voice of God - John 5:25 |
| 00:12:18 | You Were Dead in Your Sins - Colossians 2:15 |
| 00:13:23 | Identifying with Christ - Colosssians 3:1-2 |
| 00:14:12 | You Died and Your Life is Hidden with Christ - Colossians 3:3 |
| 00:14:45 | Ishmael vs Isaac |
| 00:15:41 | In the Day You Eat of It You Shall Surely Die |
| 00:15:52 | Hab 2:4 - Just Shall Live by Faith |
| 00:16:21 | Why I Believe This is Spiritual Life/Death - Summary of Reasons |
| 00:16:59 | People Who Believe "Day" in Genesis 1 is literal |
| 00:17:19 | Modern Figures of Speech for 'Day' |
| 00:17:55 | Day is as a Thousand Years from Jubilees |
| 00:18:23 | 2 Peter - Day as a Thousand Years |
| 00:18:51 | 2 Peter Copied Jubilees |
| 00:22:00 | If I were to quote Shakespeare |
| 00:22:53 | Why Jubilees is Wrong on Day is Thousand Years |
| 00:23:49 | Question for Jubilees Day-1000 years Interpretation |
| 00:25:35 | Why it must be Spiritual |
| 00:25:54 | Why Death in the Garden of Eden Must Be Spiritual |
| 00:28:58 | God Speaks Through Science |
| 00:29:12 | Literal Death Doesn't Work in Eden |
| 00:29:56 | Genesis 2:18 - Not good for man to be alone |
| 00:30:25 | Genesis 2:19 - Adam named the animals |
| 00:30:59 | God Gave Man Dominion |
| 00:31:35 | Abaddon's Comment on Original Sin |
| 00:31:51 | Original Sin |
| 00:36:47 | QBertz "That's Injustice" |
| 00:37:23 | Genesis 2:20-22 Comparison |
| 00:38:20 | Adam's Wife - Jesus and the Church |
| 00:41:29 | Genesis 2:24-25 Marriage and Both Naked |
| 00:41:59 | LXX Chapter Numbering Difference |
| 00:42:33 | The Bible is Unbiblical |
| 00:47:57 | Explanation of the Tanakh TNK Acronym |
| 00:50:11 | Read This Book of the Bible FIRST |
| 00:50:20 | They ONLY Accepted the Books of Moses |
| 00:51:45 | Jesus Said Listen to the Pharisees |
| 00:52:55 | Jesus Torah in the Flesh |
| 00:54:52 | Historical Jesus |
| 00:56:03 | Jesus' Words Not Limited to 4 Gospels |
| 00:56:30 | Martin Luther and The Book of James |
| 00:57:00 | James is Against Paul (at least in it's common interpretation) |
| 00:57:45 | Benediction |
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Podcast Description
Dive deep into the mysteries of the Garden of Eden in Intro to Genesis Part 3. This thought-provoking podcast explores biblical passages, manuscript variations, and ancient texts to uncover the spiritual and figurative layers of Genesis. From the Tree of Life and the Knowledge of Good and Evil to debates on whether the Garden was a physical or spiritual paradise, we examine theological interpretations and challenge literal readings.
We also discuss:
- Variations in ancient manuscripts (LXX, Samaritan Pentateuch, and others).
- Insights from "Legends of the Jews" and Talmudic traditions.
- The interconnectedness of prayer, salvation, and paradise.
- How ancient cosmology and spiritual symbolism shape our understanding of Eden.
Join us as we reflect on the Garden of Eden’s relevance to salvation, spiritual restoration, and our worldview today. Whether you’re a biblical scholar, curious seeker, or theology enthusiast, this podcast invites you to rethink what Eden represents in faith and life.
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
In this series we will read through, and discuss every single word of the book of Genesis. Enjoy!
00:00:00 Welcome
00:00:55 What We're all About
00:01:17 Intro to the Topic
00:01:55 Intro to Genesis
00:03:04 The Name "Genesis"
00:03:29 The Author of Genesis
00:04:11 The First Part of Genesis Symbolic
00:04:42 Different Parts of Genesis
00:06:11 These Are The Generations Of
00:06:54 Genesis 1:1-2
00:07:07 Genesis Gap Theory
00:08:34 Genesis Writing Style
00:10:58 Sefaria "When God began to create..."
00:11:48 God can take His time to create
00:14:03 Genesis 1:3
00:14:15 LXX Intro
00:15:15 LXX - Genesis 1
00:15:46 What is the "Word of God"
00:18:40 Let There Be Light - What Light?
00:18:54 His Word is Light
00:19:24 Let There Be Light. The Sun?
00:19:51 Definition of "Ore"
00:20:35 Gesenius' Definition of "Ore"
00:20:43 Ore The light of life
00:20:52 Ore Good fortune, prosperity
00:21:09 Ore - God Himself - The Light of Israel
00:21:20 Ore doctrine/teaching
00:21:25 Ore Light of the gentiles
00:21:36 Ore commandment of God
00:21:48 Ore - Joy
00:22:43 Book of Revelation example of God's Spiritual Light
00:23:19 Genesis 1:4 - Divide the Light from Darkness
00:23:29 Genesis 1:3-5 - LXX
00:24:21 Light & Darkness Existing at the same time
00:25:22 Sometimes Division is Good
00:25:48 Definition of "Day" - Genesis 1:5
00:28:04 Echad Day - NOT First
00:30:19 JPS - One Day - Not "first"
00:31:06 Genesis 1:6-8
00:31:24 What is "Firmament"?
00:32:00 The Water Cycle
00:32:15 Local "firmament" vs Space "Firmament"
00:33:03 LXX - MT variation "And God saw that it was good"
00:33:08 LXX Keeps the "God saw that it was good". In the MT it is missing!
00:34:16 Eternal Aspect of "Day" Revisited
00:36:47 Genesis 1 - Not Chronological - Rather Theological
00:37:13 Vs 9,10 - Bodies of Water
00:37:40 Vs 11-13 Plants
00:38:49 Third Day Still Happening - Plants
00:39:57 Verse 14 - Day 4 - Time is Measured
00:40:36 Finally a "Day" defined as we know it
00:41:14 The First 3 Days Eternal?
00:42:09 Verse 15-19
00:42:56 vs 20-23 The Fifth Day - Birds and SeaLife
00:43:28 vs 24-25 - Day 6 Animals
00:43:45 vs 26-31 Let Us Make Man
00:44:42
00:45:36 Who is the "Us" in verse 26?
00:45:43 Trinitarian POV
00:46:00 Jewish POV
00:48:30 Rashi on Gen 1:26 - In Our Image
00:50:46 The "Gods"? Why plural?
00:52:53 God Gave Man Authority
00:53:25: What Does "Own Image" Mean?
00:55:50 Man = both Male and Female
00:56:12 Be Fruitful The First and Greatest Command
00:57:24 Rereading vs 29-31
00:57:52 Some Manuscript Variations
01:00:18 Replenish vs Fill the Earth
01:02:03 What Does Subdue Mean?
01:02:14 Summary - Genesis 1 Highly Allegorical
01:05:34 Literal Interpretation a Mistake
01:05:52 Wrap Up
01:08:00 Benediction
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Join us in a captivating exploration of the Book of 2 Baruch, also known as the Apocalypse of Baruch. Reflect upon the dispersion of the Jewish people and the blessings they were destined to bring. Dive deep into the themes of Jerusalem’s destruction, restoration, spiritual teleportation, and discover the significance of sacred vessels and angels.
Embark on an enlightening journey through the enigmatic verses of one of the most profound and lesser-known books of our ancient scripture. From lamentations of Baruch to divine judgments, learn about the transient nature of prosperity and matters of righteousness and transgression.
Gain valuable insights into the divine granting prosperity, adversity, the impending divine retribution, the role of Adam and Moses in the interpretation of divine judgement. Moreover, the episode details the profound wisdom these scriptures hold beyond material prosperity.
Delve deep into the often ungraspable concepts of ethics, divine judgement, the purpose of life, and the consequences of righteousness and transgression. Learn about the transformations brought upon by man's transient nature and achieve enlightenment about life and death, corruptible time, and the cessation of the angel of death.
Experience a dramatic revelation of time and eras, the coming of the Messiah, miracles, abundance, and health. Learn the significance of resilience, preparation, obedience and brace yourself for an exceptional journey through an ancient scripture's wisdom and stories.
Lastly, enrich your understanding of spirituality, sin , repentance, and prophetic ministry through the mysteries of the Book of Second Baruch. This captivating episode challenges listeners to deeply consider their spiritual stance and reminds everyone of the importance of compassion and community amidst life struggles.
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
In this episode we read through the Book of Lamentations, and discuss.
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Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
In this episode, I answer many questions asked in the live chat during a shabbat(sabbath) service.
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Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
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