Eating the Apple

Episode 11: Exodus 7-12 (The Plagues)


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In this part of the conversation, Jeff and Chris discuss the promises made to Jacob and Esau and how they both ended up with blessings. They also analyze the hardening of Pharaoh's heart and his response to the plagues. They question Pharaoh's intelligence and his willingness to challenge God's power. They also discuss the precision of the plagues and Pharaoh's calculated response. The conversation ends with the discussion of the plague of frogs and the introduction of the plague of gnats. In this part of the conversation, Chris and Jeff discuss the significance of the finger of God and the right hand in the context of the plagues. They also explore the distinction between Goshen and the rest of Egypt in terms of the plagues. They question why God spared the Israelites from the flies but not from the previous plagues. They also discuss the detestable sacrifices and the role of livestock in the story. They ponder why Pharaoh's heart was hardened and why he didn't let the Israelites go despite the plagues. They also question the effectiveness of the plagues and the reasoning behind God's actions. In this part of the conversation, the focus is on the plagues and the interactions between Moses, Aaron, and Pharaoh. The discussion touches on the significance of the plagues and their impact on the Egyptians, as well as the role of Moses as a leader. There is also a reflection on the morality of the Bible and the different interpretations of its teachings. The conversation ends with a discussion on the Pharaoh's response to Moses' request to let the Israelites go. In this part of the conversation, Jeff and Chris discuss the concept of God's judgment and the plagues in Egypt. They question why God would bring destruction and suffering upon the Egyptians, and why He would harden Pharaoh's heart. They also discuss the role of the east wind in causing destruction and the significance of the darkness that covered Egypt. They ponder the distinction between the gods of Egypt and the power of Yahweh. The conversation ends with a discussion about the upcoming Passover and the instructions given to the Israelites. In this final part of the conversation, Jeff and Neck discuss the instructions for the Passover ceremony and the redemption of the firstborn. They question the relevance of putting blood on the door for Passover in modern times and explore the rituals associated with redeeming the firstborn. They also discuss the logistics of the Israelites leaving Egypt and the significance of the 430 years mentioned in the Bible. They reflect on the challenges of reconciling the numbers and genealogies in the biblical text and the implications for the authenticity of the story.



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