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Rethinking the Bible || Week 4 || An Unfolding Narrative

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What do we do with one of the most difficult passages in the Old Testament? The story of Abraham and Isaac is deeply troubling. This week, join Benjamin, Scott, and Anna for a conversation about the ways we’re rethinking this hard-to-read part of the Bible.

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Questions for contemplation and conversation:

  • What stuck out to you in the story we explored today?
  • What “earlier parts” of your life have yet to be accepted and integrated? What are some ways you can trust God to help you see and understand those parts in light of where your story is headed? 
  • Reading from a literary perspective, taking into account the real people and real setting this text was written for, are there any themes sticking out to you today?
  • What does this story say to you about…
    • “Blind obedience” vs. questioning authority?
  • Divine intervention?
  • Our perception of the nature of God?
  • How does this story speak to you about the countless difficult decisions we need to make on a regular basis?

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    Mentioned in this week's podcast: Read Genesis 22:1-19

    What question do you have about the Bible? Email us at [email protected]

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