Hear God’s Word

By Michael Lawinger

In this podcast, we study & dissect the Bible in detail; whether you're a skeptic, a scholar, everyday reader, or whether you've never really considered checking out what the Bible has to say. We ... more

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January 14, 2024 S1 E32 | Genealogies - Cain’s Family Tree (Genesis 4:17-24)
In this episode, recover genealogies (aka: family trees) simple, easy to understand way; also, We cover the significance of caring about genealogies, and the benefits of taking the time to learn the family trees of the people at the beginning. They often have significant implications down the road if you trace the lines.
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51min
January 05, 2024 S1 E31 | Cain’s Guilt & Protection - What Is Iniquity? (Genesis 4:13-16)
What is iniquity? This is the first time the word is used in the Bible and means guilt which Cain has a lot of it. Contrary to modern English biblically is not a feeling, it’s a status, and no one can remove their guiltiness by simply not feeling it. Kane also deals with the other repercussions of his guiltiness through the punishment and consequences talked about last episode with the ground, not producing for him. In addition, the guilt worried him that others would want to kill him for his guilty crime. However, this is also a story of God’s graciousness and mercy towards people, even though Cain committed a horrible evil, God still protected him though he didn’t deserve it.
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54min
December 29, 2023 S1 E30 | Cain’s Punishment for Sin - History Repeats Itself (Genesis 4:8-12)
Deja vu? Like father like son. Adam and Eve's son Cain murders his brother and ignores God's warning of sin waiting at his door. God confronts Cain, while Cain tries to divert God's attention. However, God attacks the problem at the head and Cain is punished.
A main take away is the danger of sin and its effects. In addition, the repetition of sinful patterns. Because Cain doesn't learn from his parents, he had to experience a similar set of consequences.
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46min
December 16, 2023 S1 E29 | The Fall of Cain & Abel’s Fate (Genesis 4:6-8) [Feat: Chuck Hansen]
In this episode, Chuck Hansen is back to go through the story of Cain and Abel, and the disposition Cain finds himself in after making an inferior sacrifice. We centered around the topic of Cain's attitude, and also the danger of staying upset. We discuss how God even warns Cain. Sin is also introduced for the first time in the Bible, and God is admit about Cain watching out, so he doesn't fall into sin.

We also discuss how their are many parallels between Adam and Eve and Cain and Abel's story. With that said, we all share and can learn from Cain's story and take serious the danger of sin - it's waiting just outside your door ready to take control of you.
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1h 46min
December 10, 2023 S1 E28 | Cain & Abel - The 1st Children & The 1st Sacrifice (Genesis 4:1-5)
In this episode, we discuss Adam and Eve's children Abel and his brother Cain. We talk about their sacrifice and talk a little about the offerings "מִנְחָה", which can also be translated as a gift or present. In some translations it's just offering, in others, its grain, meat or meal offerings. Nonetheless it was a gift or offering to God.

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Last, on the topic of whether or not the type of sacrifice mattered, there is a bible paraphrase called "The Bible by Jesus". In it the passage on Cain's offering it says:
“After the boys grew to manhood, Abel became a shepherd. Cain became a farmer. When it came time for worship, Abel sacriticed the best firstborn from his flock. I respected Abel and his offering of worship. Cain brought the best of his vegetables, but I didn't approve of his worship offering, because he neglected blood to atone for sin. Cain lost his temper and lett in anger. asked Cain, "Why are you angry and sulking? If you bring the right kind of worship offering, I will receive it, and then you will be accepted. There is an animal for a sin offering at the door to your house. Offer him and you will be accepted."
* I'm not specifically convinced of the narrative and believe it's dangerous to make assumptions, but it's still a viewpoint that I've considered myself. Take it with grains of salt.

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51min
December 03, 2023 S1 E27 | Kicked Out of Paradise (Genesis 3:22-24)
Have you ever lost out on something good because of a bad decision. Adam & Eve were the ultimate screw ups when it comes to this, they not only were banished from the garden, but ruined paradise for all humanity. Way to go guys.
In addition, we'll talk about some of the details of how, why and where they were banished to, and how were they kept from returning?

Here are just a few links to start researching the topic of dinosaurs in semi recent history:
https://youtu.be/ZXxMtaaVUSM?si=zs7wAsiXgPViuOTx
https://youtu.be/SENqH8KygDg?si=XujSUbSxgbtENa8Y
https://youtu.be/wLCEXkZ6tgg?si=j7eMJvyW_hVWDUKv

Here are a couple links to The Book of Adam & Eve and its legitimacy:
https://youtu.be/xvwAXiMO6SA?si=GumEOKX08LSgmob1
https://youtu.be/gvybtMHbWDc?si=0YMfjbIa9fFYgVyz
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56min
November 19, 2023 S1 E26 | Eve: The Mother of Humanity (Genesis 3:20-21)
Who were the first humans to populate humanity? Most people know the story or at least names Adam & Eve, but Genesis is very intentional to state that Eve was the mother of all the living, meaning, we all descended from her. We also tackle the topic of clothes and the people covering themselves. One interesting thought is the connection with an animal potential having to die for the people to be covered. If this was so it is the first time and sign of animal sacrifice. Animal sacrifices were the symbol of life dying. Instead of the people being put to death for their wrongs, an animal traded places and was sacrificed to atone and pay for the person’s wrongs so they could be forgiven and continue to live. The animal is used as a cover and protection. Here it’s possible and innocent animal had to die to save their skin, and in return, they took its skin to cover themselves and their shame. Although this may not have been the first occurrence of animal sacrifice, and it would be also the first time that God initiated it, or sacrificed an animal if it was the case, this is a strong lesson on the cost and consequence of doing wrong.
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22min
November 12, 2023 S1 E25 | The Man's Punishment: Cursed World & Hard Work (Genesis 3:16-19) [Featuring: Justin Lopez]
In this episode, Justin and I tackle the topic of the punishment the man received from God. Because of the man's mistake eating the fruit, the earth became cursed, he'd have to work hard on the earth, only to return back to it.
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49min
November 04, 2023 S1 S24 | The Woman’s Punishment: Painful Pregnancy & Conflict with Men (Genesis 3:16) [Feat: Sylvia]
In this episode with my wife Sylvia, we discuss the consequences for the woman after eating the fruit she wasn’t supposed to.
1 interesting thing is, that this is the first time that the letter/punctuation samech "ס" is used. It is used in the same way as peh "פ", except it is more of a pause and reflect, as opposed to a chapter like divider. This infers that we should stop and reflect quickly on the punishment the woman is receiving and everything we just read.
These are a few good further explanations to the passage:
Does God Punish Women with Pain in Childbirth? - YouTube
Why Did Satan Tempt the WOMAN - And Not the MAN? | Genesis 3 - YouTube
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39min
October 29, 2023 S1 E23 | The Serpent’s Curse - Intro to Prophesy (Genesis 3:14-15)
In this episode, we discuss how the actions of the serpent and the people progressed from doing evil, to being guilty and hiding, to consequences. First is the serpent who is cursed. But then the first long-term prophecy was initiated by God, these will be the topics we explore in this episode.
One of the largest conclusions that most people come away with is the connection between Genesis 3:15 and Jesus being the seed that came and squashed the serpent's head as the Messiah. In the episode we go through a logcial flow of how you can arrive at that conclusion. Here is a good video that covers in more detail some objections and support for this conclusion:
What's the meaning of Genesis 3:15? - The Case for Messiah - YouTube
This link has a series on the themes we’ve been covering, from creation to the tree and the serpent:
https://youtu.be/6jXfMYnS0Ag?si=1JWbmFIWT6NgCYiD https://youtu.be/OhbqinQsWTc?si=DJ3-nwV4fiCjFxs2
In addition here’s a link to a good explanation of curses:
https://youtu.be/kv2QUn4SWLc?si=W5YgYvgVuvpe1AS5

What is the curse?
https://youtu.be/7gHVcaBmJJ0?si=ISh0b835GEq8tJR6
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1h 21min

FAQs about Hear God’s Word:

How many episodes does Hear God’s Word have?

The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.