God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophets

By Luke TaylorReligion & Spirituality Christianity

God and His Prophets: A verse-by-verse study through the Bible’s major and minor prophets episodes

April 17, 2022 The Easter Egg in Psalm 22
Who wrote Psalm 22? Your Bible says David wrote it, but I have a different theory. And it connects, like all things on this podcast do, to the crucifixion. You’ll hear all about it today on the Cross References podcast.

0:00 - Introduction
4:00 - “My God, My God…”
14:10 - “I am a worm…”
20:40 - “strong bulls of Bashan”
26:05 - “All my bones are out of joint”
30:35 - “They have pierced my hands and feet”
36:35 - Closing Thoughts

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40 min
April 12, 2022 Critical Race Theory vs the Bible (Part 2)
What are the foundational beliefs of Critical Race Theory? What attitudes does this lead to with people who embrace them? And are those the same attitudes that the Bible tells us to have about race? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast.

0:00 - What is a Belief System?
8:00 - CRT’s Unbiblical Foundations
13:20 - CRT’s Unbiblical Attitudes
22:20 - CRT’s Unbiblical Actions
36:00 - Recap & Closing Thoughts

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47 min
April 11, 2022 Critical Race Theory vs the Bible (Part 1)
What is Critical Race Theory? How does it redefine the language we’ve used historically around racial issues? And is this new way of thinking about race more biblical than the old one? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast.

0:00 - Introduction
8:00 - CRT’s New Definitions (1-6)
17:00 - CRt’s New Definitions (7-11)
28:45 - How to Not Be an AntiRacist (12)
31:30 - Good Questions, Bad Answers

Our vocabulary words today as defined by CRT:
racism - Any system that leads to racial disparity or inequity.
Contemporary critical theory - a way of dividing the world between oppressors and their victims along the lines of race, gender, sexual orientation, class, age, etc.
identity - identity is found in your group (especially whether it’s the dominant suppressor group or a subordinate oppressed group.
oppression - hegemonic power; the ability of the dominant group to impose its norms and values on society.
Capitalism - an economic philosophy of choice by white people, therefore a form of oppression. It’s also blamed for the racial disparities we witness in this country, so under CRT, capitalism is also racism.
objective evidence/rational dialogue/reason - tools of the oppressors (white heterosexual men) to retain their power.
Social Justice - working to eliminate all forms of social oppression.
Reality/Truth - A narrative that the oppressors tell in order to justify/retain their power and privilege. For their oppressor, their view of reality is skewed and distorted by their participation in structures of power. Their version of reality is false. For the oppressed, their perception of reality is enhanced by their social location. The more oppressed you are, the more capable you are of creating counter-narratives to the false narratives of the oppressors.
Lived experience - an oppressed person’s experiences of oppression gives them special access to truths that are unavailable to the dominant group(s).
Privilege - the benefit of being part of the oppressor class.
internalized oppression - when a person from an oppressed group challenges the claims of a critical race theorist.
anti-racist - someone working to dismantle systems of oppression

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39 min
March 30, 2022 Cause and Effect: The Ezekiel series, part 8 (5:1-17)
Why does God say that a whole family can be punished for the sins of one person? Why did Ezekiel cut off his beard and throw the pieces up in the air? And what are some of the main ways that God judges sin? I’ll give you seven of them- and also answer those other questions today- on the Cross References podcast.

0:00 - Introduction
5:30 - verses 1-4, the last sign
15:05 - verses 5-12, the consequences of the siege
25:40 - verses 13-17, seven ways God judges sin
37:30 - recap and application

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59 min
March 21, 2022 Why Did Ahithophel Kill Himself?
Why did King David’s adviser, Ahithophel, kill himself? What does his suicide teach us about a root of bitterness? How does Ahithophel connect to the night Jesus died? And wait- who is this guy Ahithophel, anyway? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast.

0:00 - Introduction
3:20 - Absalom, Ahithophel and Hushai
17:20 - Why did Ahithophel do it?
24:00 - Three Personal Applications

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38 min
March 14, 2022 The 430-Day Mystery: The Ezekiel series, part 7
What is the purpose of the 430 days mentioned in Ezekiel 4? He says it represents 430 years of punishment on Israel- but Jeremiah prophesied that Israel would only be punished for 70 years. And history backs that up. Is there a way to reconcile all of this? What does the number 430 even come from, anyway? You’ll find all that out today on the Cross References podcast.

0:00 - Introduction
2:45 - The 430 Days
14:25 - The Perfect View
26:10 - Closing Thoughts

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35 min
March 01, 2022 Russia, Ukraine and Prophecy
Does the conflict in Russia and Ukraine have any relevance to Bible prophecy? Does Vladimir Putin have any justification for invading this country? How should we think about world events like this when we aren’t directly involved? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast.

0:00 - Introduction
6:30 - The Prophet Habakkuk
20:50 - What’s going on with Russia and Ukraine?
40:40 - What is God up to?
50:25 - Gog and Magog

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1 hr 3 min
February 21, 2022 Fecal Matters: The Ezekiel series, part 6 (4:1-17)
What happens to a city when it goes under a siege? Why shouldn’t you put chicken litter in piles higher than 8 feet? And why did I really want my parents to spank me when I was a teenager? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast.
The bright spots in Israel’s history are when they got desperate for God. But now that they’ve rebelled, they are going to be quite desperate without God.

0:00 - Introduction: Desperate for God
9:20 - verses 1-3, the fact of the siege
17:35 - verses 4-8, the length of the siege
27:40 - verses 9-17, the severity of the siege
41:15 - recap & application

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50 min
February 08, 2022 Socialism vs The Bible (Part 2)
Note: Highly recommended that you listen to “Part 1” first.
Last time on the Cross References Podcast, we started a look into Socialism. Is this an economic philosophy and worldview that’s compatible with the Bible? Many Christians believe so today, but I don’t. And I think I can prove it.

0:00 - Introduction
2:50 - Does the Bible Teach Socialism anywhere?
13:50 - Karl Marx, the Creator of Socialism
21:45 - Notes on Future Episodes
24:20 - Recap
28:25 - What about Capitalism?

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43 min
February 07, 2022 Socialism vs The Bible (Part 1)
Is socialism compatible with Christianity? Where did socialism come from? And is capitalism any better? We’ll discuss those questions for the next few episodes of the Cross References podcast.

0:00 - Introduction
7:30 - What is Socialism?
18:45 - The Fake Virtues of Socialism
25:00 - The Real Vices of Socialism
39:25 - To Be Continued…

Look for Part 2 to drop very soon!

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Hosted by Luke Taylor
42 min