In this episode we look at the circumstances surrounding the births of Abraham's sons, and ask some questions about how we hold our futures.

Read: Genesis chapter 16:1-6 & Chapter 21:9-13 and Genesis chapter 18:1-15 & 21:1-6 & 22:1-2, 9-12.

Today we are introduced to Abram. Is he just another historical figure from the distant past, or someone who might guide us into the epic blessing story of God that is taking shape all around us?

(Song Lyrics referred to are by Jess Ray)

Today I have a go at explaining the meaning behind the story of the Great Flood in chapters 6-9. 

Here is a link to a really helpful PDF online explaining ancient cosmology. It's helpful to have this in your head as you read the Flood story. Be a geek and knock yourself out! 

https://www.moreunseenrealm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Heiser-Genesis-and-Ancient-Near-Eastern-Cosmology-FSB.pdf

This week we explore chapters 3 and 4:1-12. Try to read the passage in at least two versions to become familiar with it before you listen. Also, check out this video from The Bible Project. I really helpful summery of of some of the themes we'll be

exploringhttps://bibleproject.com/videos/chaos-dragon/

This week we begin a new series journeying through the book of Genesis. Welcome to the adventure!

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Read Genesis 1 and 2 in at least 2 different versions in preparation. 

In our final look at the birth accounts in the Gospels, we reflect on how God became King of the world.

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Passage from Luke 2:1-7

Quote about Roman emperor becoming a Christian from N.T Wright's 'How God Became King'. 

This week we read the prologue of John's gospel, experiencing again that amazing moment when God became a human being!

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Read John 1:1-18

Bible verses read from English Standard Version

This week we are in Matthew's gospel, witnessing the moment God became a human being.

Today we begin a new series calling to mind once again the incredible truth of God becoming a human being. As we look at 4 texts from each of the Gospels, we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ into our own lives. We begin this week by preparing the way.

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Read Mark 1:1-4

Malachi 3:1

Isaiah 40: 3

As the Halloween season approaches we'll be thinking about some of the monsters in the Bible and what they tell us about the world we live in and the God who has a plan in hand to defeat them.

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Bible Verses Genesis 3:1-6 and Ephesians 6:10-12 NIV