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On today’s episode God begins to give very specific commands to the Israelite people on what it looks like to be fair, kind, and gracious to one another. The Lord’s justice is severe for those who are selfish and outright rebellious, but gracious toward those who have no intention of causing harm. As you listen, it can be tempting to think that these are dry or irrelevant, but put yourself in the shoes/sandals of the original audience, whose livelihood wasn’t based on cash or money, but on livestock, crops, and community with one another. Imagine yourself in each situation, & the text becomes much more interesting.

Exodus 21 – 1:10 . 

Exodus 22 – 7:02 . 

Exodus 23 – 13:08 . 

Exodus 24 – 19:34 . 

Proverbs 4 – 23:02 .

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As the nation of Israel begins their journey into the wilderness, they find themselves without food and water, but rather than turn to the Lord, they complain to Moses. The Lord graciously provides for his people despite their grumbling, giving them, not only food and water, but a moral code by which they might live; this Decalogue, more commonly known as the Ten Commandments, allowed Israel to know how they could live a life that pleased the Lord. After witnessing the plagues on Egypt, the columns of cloud and fire, and the Red Sea’s parting, it would have been no small thing for Israel to receive this sense of assurance.

Exodus 16 – 1:12 . 

Exodus 17 – 7:46 . 

Exodus 18 – 11:02 . 

Exodus 19 – 15:54 . 

Exodus 20 – 20:30 . 

Proverbs 3 – 24:38 .

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Pharoah finally releases Israel from Egypt, but not before the Lord devastates the people of Egypt with a final plague that kills the firstborn of every family. The lord distinguishes between Israel and Egypt once again by giving them a new to be passed down from generation to generation as a testament to the power of God. By covering their doorways with the blood of a prescribed sacrifice, the people of Israel indicate that they are covered by the blood of another and the Lord passes over them. Throughout the history of Israel through both prose and poetry, God’s people remind each other of the Lord’s power and deliverance by observing the Passover. Later, Christ becomes the ultimate fulfillment, for he is both the sacrificial lamb that covers us and the firstborn who dies for the sins of the rebellious.

Exodus 11 – 1:11 . 

Exodus 12 – 3:07 . 

Exodus 13 – 12:18 . 

Exodus 14 – 16:37 . 

Exodus 15 – 22:51 . 

Proverbs 2 – 27:57 . :

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Today we begin to examine the ten plagues sent upon Egypt that testify to the power of the great I AM. It has been suggested that each plague is designed to show pharaoh, and all of Egypt along with him, that their gods are no match for the God of Israel, systematically robbing them of any power they claimed to have. When Pharaoh refuses to let Israel go into the wilderness to worship the Lord, God sends plagues of blood, frogs, gnats, boils, and darkness, but the king of Egypt will not back down. While he is bested by God Almighty over and over again, and His own people beg him to relent of his stubborn opposition, Pharaoh’s heart remains hardened.

Exodus 7 – 3:40 . 

Exodus 8 – 8:46 . 

Exodus 9 -14:46 . 

Exodus 10 – 21:21 . 

Proverbs 1 – 27:30 .

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This is the beginning of the book of Exodus, a pivotal story in the history of Israel. Throughout Scripture, Israel is often reminded that God is the one who led His people out of bondage and out of Egypt; it’s a way to point to His power, His kindness, and His covenant faithfulness to fulfill His promises. We meet Moses, the lowly Hebrew who is rescued from destruction, raised in pharaoh’s house, grows up only to kill another man, and flee town. When given instructions from the Lord, He cowers and makes excuses. This is not exactly the kind of guy we might choose to deliver a nation from oppression, but that’s kind of the point. God regularly uses weak and sinful people to show His power and divine authority.

Exodus 1 - 1:13 . 

Exodus 2 – 4:28 . 

Exodus 3 – 8:44 . 

Exodus 4 – 13:49 . 

Exodus 5 – 20:10 . 

Exodus 6 – 25:03 . 

Psalm 23 – 27:23 .

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We’re covering the last three chapters of Mark today, which includes Mark’s account of the crucifixion of Jesus. In our text, Jesus institutes the Lord’s Supper, Judas betrays the Lord, Peter denies any relationship with Jesus, the chief priests and scribes hold court and convict Jesus of blasphemy, and send him to Pilate to be crucified. You’ll notice that Jesus references Psalm 22 before he breathes his last, signifying not only his agony, but the fulfillment of that particular psalm, which we will read soon thereafter. When he dies, the curtain of the temple is miraculously torn in two, signifying the atoning work of the crucified Christ allowing unrestricted access to God the Father for those who trust in Him.

Mark 14 – 1:12 . 

Mark 15 – 14:30 . 

Mark 16 – 21:33 . 

Psalm 22 – 24:57 .

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The path of Jesus leads to Jerusalem, where many rightly assume that this teacher is the long awaited Son of David. However, they wrongly assume that Jesus will ascend to an earthly throne and subdue Israel’s earthly enemies. The kingdom that Jesus will bring about, however, is one that extends beyond geographical bounds and instead lays claim to the hearts of the faithful. The chief priests, scribes, and Pharisees all take aim at Jesus with the intention of trapping Jesus in His words, but they are all unsuccessful against the infinite wit and wisdom of the son of God. Later, Jesus warns his disciples of a time yet to come when persecutions and natural catastrophes will escalate, signaling the return of the Christ, who comes in the clouds with great power and glory.

Mark 11 – 1:06 . 

Mark 12 – 6:17 . 

Mark 13 – 14:48 . 

Psalm 21 – 20:53 .

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While the disciples display great faith and devotion, they often don’t comprehend the extent of Christ’s power or his ability to provide all that they need. As a means of commenting on their clouded perception of reality, Jesus takes heals a blind man partially before fully opening his eyes (much like the disciples who did not fully comprehend, but whose eyes would later be opened to the truth). Jesus begins to make his way toward Jerusalem, and as he does so, he warns his disciples that he will soon be killed only to rise again from the dead. On the way, Jesus teaches his followers about devotion, faith, divorce, riches, and service.

Mark 8 – 1:10 . 

Mark 9 – 8:11 . 

Mark 10 – 16:26 . 

Psalm 19 – 25:36 . 

Psalm 20 – 27:58 .

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The crowds continue to seek after Jesus as His miraculous healings and exorcisms gain notoriety across the land. It’s clear that His power and authority over nature, over sickness, and over demons are a surprising and puzzling sight for those encounter these miracles. They incite fear in those who understand the gravity of His power and they spark hope in those who see His compassion. His teaching comes across as strange, yet authoritative, and His wisdom is unparalleled. The religious leaders grow increasingly angry with Jesus, as he continues to rebuke them openly. Jesus directed his ministry and teachings to the Jews first, then the Gentiles, but when a Gentile mother displays both faith and humility, Jesus commends her and heals her daughter.

Mark 5 – 1:11 . 

Mark 6 – 7:54 . 

Mark 7 – 17:16 . 

Psalm 18 – 23:33 .

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The gospel of Mark is one of the three synoptic gospels, “Synoptic” basically means “seeing the same thing,” the other two of which are Matthew and Luke.  Historical evidence from early church fathers affirms that the apostle Peter is the one who passed these reports on to his attendant and writer, John Mark. Mark’s gospel is the shortest, but the most action-packed, as he includes a number of accounts and moves quickly from one scene to the next. connecting his stories with phrases like “immediately,” “just then” and “as soon as.” We also get a sense for how hectic life must have been for Jesus, as crowds push in around him demanding more and more of His time.

Mark 1 - 1:08 . 

Mark 2 - 8:01 . 

Mark 3 - 13:04 . 

Mark 4 - 18:13 . 

Psalm 17 - 24:59 . 

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