Because exile is one of the top themes of the Bible, RD and Greg explore this theme in today's episode. RD starts by sharing that exile does not take long to appear in the Bible; the first mention is Genesis 3. Greg jumps in by sharing exactly what they mean when they say exile, then discusses the exile of Abraham and Moses. RD asserts that these stories show that exile is an integral part of the journey that God has us on, in order to better hear Him. Greg reminds listeners that even Jesus went through exile.

These examples of exile in the Bible lead RD and Greg to talk about how we as Christians are exiles in this world because we are waiting to be reunited with Christ.

Greg and RD then spends some time talking about the Babylonian captivity before conveying how important exile can be, and what God might want to teach you through your exile. RD declares that exile is the grace of wrath because even in the midst of God banishing Adam and Eve from the Garden, there is hope (in Jesus) that one day we will be reunited with God.

From there, Greg and RD tie in their discussion on exile to what our world is going through right now. The two pastors wrap up this episode by sharing how exile can be a gift that God gives in order to bring awareness to His glory.

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