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
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58:14
What is the Garden of Eden? (Genesis Series - Part 3)
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.
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54:24
Genesis Series - Part 2 - Evolution
Is Genesis compatible with evolution?
Let's discuss
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53:29
Genesis Series - Part 1 - Six Days of Creation NOT literal days. This is Why.
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
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1:08:15
2 Baruch - The Apocalypse of Baruch - Part 2 - with Christopher Enoch
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