10.28

Today’s podcast explores the unusual and often overlooked elements within the Bible, focusing on the creative and sometimes bizarre depictions of angels, cosmic beings, and mythical creatures.

By drawing links to ancient myths and cultural legends, the discussion suggests that many fantastical elements we dismiss as fiction might have roots in biblical stories, let’s consider these narratives with an open mind and appreciation for divine creativity.

References for Reading:

Ezekiel 1 - Living Creatures

Job 40 - Behemoth

Revelation 9:13 -20

Leviticus 17:7

Let’s explore the presence of dragons and giant sea serpents in the Bible. Today we will look at how these mythical beings, such as the Leviathan, illustrate the awe-inspiring power of God. By examining passages in Job, Psalms, and Isaiah, we see that these ancient texts hint at real creatures that once existed. The narrative in the text suggests that these beings might not merely be symbolic but could have been real entities created by God.  God's omnipotence means no creature, no matter how strange or mythical, is beyond the realm of possibility.

References for reading:

Job 41

Psalm 74

Isaiah 27

Daniel 14

This podcast is for Tracy, thank you for listening and asking questions.

Today we're tackling the challenging topic of suffering, questioning the belief that faith alone guarantees a life of ease, often referred to as the prosperity gospel. Biblical stories, like that of a man born blind in the Gospel of John, illustrate the complex reasons behind suffering. Is it personal choices or generational consequences? Or an opportunity for the manifestation of God's glory. By examining Job's unwavering faith, we can find the importance of finding purpose in trials, emphasizing God's enduring love and faithfulness, despite life's tribulations.

For Reading:

John 9: - The Blind Man

2 Samuel 12:1-23 - David's Consequence

Job - Just read the whole thing

Could a book really hold power? In a supernatural existence, could words be the key to revelation, the meaning of life and the sword on which the battle can be won? Let's find out.

Sources for additional help:

Can I Trust the Bible - Episode 1: The Right Books | @WesHuff - YouTube

Amazon.com : lee strobel the case for christ

References for Reading:

Psalm 119 - The lamp & the hidden.

Matthew 4 - Jesus and the Word

Proverbs 14:12 - Solomon's advice

Ephesians 6:10-18 - The Armor (edit, I said in the podcast 6:30, I meant 6:10)

The age old battle of good and evil, where did it start? Could it really be as old as time itself? Let's take a look at how it all began. What are angels, who are the Nephilim and does God really have a plan?

Reference for Reading:

Genesis 3 - The Curse and the Plan

Genesis 6 - The Battle Begins

Enoch 1 - Behind the scenes

2 Kings 6:8-23 - The Unseen Revealed

Genesis 12:1-3 - God chooses one, for all.

Deuteronomy 32 - The Dividing Amongst the Council

Psalm 82 - The Judgement of the Council

Job - The whole story, really. God's answer to Job - 38-41

Genesis 4 - Cain's Choice, Our Choice

1 Peter 5:8 - The Roaring Lion

Matthew 5:29-30 - Be Ruthless

Matthew 16:24-27 - The Daily Commitment

Welcome back to 10.28! This week we're getting into the Supernatural side of God and why it's important.

References for Reading:

Genesis 10:25 Dividing of land

Genesis 11 - Dividing of Nations

Genesis 12 & Deuteronomy 32 - God's Chosen Nation

Matthew 28:20 & Hebrews 13:5 - Jesus' Promise

Exodus 7-11 - The Plagues of Egypt

Exodus 14 - Parting of the Red Sea

Joshua 10 - Battle where the Sun stands still

Deuteronomy 32:39 - There is one God.

Welcome to 1028. Every worthwhile story has a good beginning, challenging middle, and an epic end. Well, this my new friends is one of those stories. And perhaps the best one of them all because it's real.

Referrences for Reading:

Genesis 1-3