This is the 6th episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.

Today we discuss thankfulness and the role of thanksgiving in the Bible in light of Thanksgiving being this Thursday.  

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Today we have an amazing guest, Mrs. Trillia Newbell. We discuss her contributions to the recently released ESV Women’s Study Bible, creating work to God’s glory, and her forthcoming Bible study on Hebrews 11, A Great Cloud of Witnesses: A Study of Those Who Lived by Faith.

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Jesus addresses Jewish customs, speaks about morality, heals, feeds more people, talks about truly following him, and lots more. Join us for this conversation on Mark 7-8. This Thursday we will release an interview with a wonderful guest, and next Monday we will continue our time in Mark with an episode on Mark 9.

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This is the 5th episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.

Today we discuss stocks, investment, and money. The DJIA is above 29,000 and has been again for approximately a week – additionally, it is always helpful for Christians to be shaping their view on money from God’s word. So, Andrei’s selected topic for this Sunday is investment. We hope you enjoy the short conversation.

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Today we discuss a heavily debated and considered topic: election and the will. Is one’s will free? What does the Bible say about election? How can God predestine and our wills remain free? Why share the gospel if God elects? With a focus on Rom. 8-9, Eph. 1, John 6, and other relevant biblical texts, we present a view in line with that of John Calvin and Jonathan Edwards. We hope this discussion is fruitful and helps you more clearly see God’s grace to us in Christ.

Though not an exhaustive list, some good resources on this topic include Sproul’s What is Reformed Theology?, Edwards’ Freedom of the Will, Packer’s Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God and Knowing God, and Calvin’s Institutes.

For those more familiar with the nuances of this conversation: we recognize some of the benefits to an interpretative lens of corporate election, in which a corporate head (Christ) or corporate groups of people (Jews, Gentiles) are the "elect" of God. While there are certainly pros to this interpretation, here we favor the election of individuals, for reasons such as the Greek singulars in Rom. 9:15-21 and particular views on the NT church (although not limited to these reasons; the notes here are just not a space for detailed exegesis or explanation).  

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Jesus shows his authority over demons, death and sickness, feeds the 5,000, walks on the sea, and much more. Join us in Mark 5-6 to see Mark’s two “Oreo sandwiches” and the glory of God in Christ.

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This is the 4th episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.

Today, in light of recent peace deals being discussed in the Middle East, we talk about Israel’s role in the Bible and some different ways of thinking about Israel. We will try to do a longer episode on this topic later in the season!

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Today we talk to Dr. Russell Moore, President of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. In his new book, The Courage to Stand: Facing Your Fear without Losing Your Soul, Dr. Moore discusses how “the call to courage is a call to be crucified.” In this interview, we discuss with Dr. Moore how this biblical view of courage informs our lives as Christians, helps the church have a witness of integrity, and shapes our view of the future.

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On today’s episode we jump into the fourth chapter of the Gospel of Mark. Here we see many parables, along with Jesus calming the storm while at sea. We introduce the genre of a parable, talk through each parable, and look at Jesus’ power over nature.

Come back Thursday for our third interview of season 2.

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This is the 3rd episode of This Week Meets the Cross, a weekly episode connecting a current event or noteworthy occurrence with the Bible. Each episode will be 5:03.

Today, in light of Election Day in two days, we discuss how Christians should think about politics in a way that honors God and helps our witness to the surrounding culture. This is not a policy or candidate analysis but a framework for approaching politics with a greater citizenship that resides in heaven (Phil. 3:20).

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