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- Garden To Garden | Big Strong Man 2—Bigger. Stronger [Omair Akhtar]As we continue navigating the early years of Israel’s monarchy, we quickly reach what Israelites will later look back on as the glory days — a united kingdom ruled by David, a heroic military leader and “a man after God’s own heart”. At the same time, we see a story within this story, in which God uses prophets like Nathan to hold kings like David accountable for the blood on their hands. The life of David, in both good and bad ways, shapes our expectations of a savior.43 min
- Garden To Garden | 1 Samuel—Big Strong Man [Omair Akhtar]“Then they asked for a king, and God gave them Saul…” Along with the launching of Israel’s monarchy are our hopes and dreams of a Big Strong Man who will heroically save us from all of our problems. The intersecting and conflicting vocations of Samuel as Prophet and Saul as King speak volumes about the many (often harmful) ways we pursue and protect power, highlighting all the more how bold and bizarre it is to hail Jesus as King and the fulfillment of Israel’s monarchy.47 min
- Peace Is Possible [Aziz Abu Sarah & Maoz Inon]
Since 2023, Aziz and Moaz have joined forces in their pursuit for peace, traveling globally and sharing their message of peace and hope with all who will listen. Together, they co-lead InterAct International, a non profit advancing sustainability, education, and cross cultural connections. Aziz and Maoz carry the weight of personal tragedies inflicted by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict but they are transforming their pain into a shared pursuit of peace for all.
Hosted by Rabbi Chaim Koritzinsky of Congregation Etz Chayim, and Pastor Danielle Parish of Spark Church, both located in Palo Alto, CA
54 min - Peace Is Possible, Q&R (Question & Response) [Maoz Inon & Aziz Abu Sarah]
Since 2023, Aziz and Moaz have joined forces in their pursuit for peace, traveling globally and sharing their message of peace and hope with all who will listen. Together, they co-lead InterAct International, a non profit advancing sustainability, education, and cross cultural connections. Aziz and Maoz carry the weight of personal tragedies inflicted by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict but they are transforming their pain into a shared pursuit of peace for all.
Hosted by Rabbi Chaim Koritzinsky of Congregation Etz Chayim, and Pastor Danielle Parish of Spark Church, both located in Palo Alto, CA
51 min - Pentecost Sunday Presentation [Spark Church]Today is remembered as Pentecost Sunday, a commemoration and celebration of the receiving of the Holy Spirit by the early church. In this special presentation, we witness what the experience may have looked, felt, and sounded like.11 min
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- Garden To Garden | Ruth—When the Promised Land Doesn't Look Promising [Kristin Young]During a period when “all the people did what was right in their own eyes,” a story about loving kindness and redemption is told that points to a coming King. Through the book of Ruth, we can understand God’s love, even in seasons of famine. He sees us. He cares for us. He works through us.36 min
- Garden To Garden | Judges [Danielle Parish]If you've only heard snippets of stories from the book of Judges or if this is the first time you've read the book, sit tight, friends. This is going to be a bumpy ride. The book of Judges is filled with repetitive cycles of disobedience, violence, oppression, deliverance, back to disobedience again. Joshua has died and the people are living amongst the Canaanites in the Land and things are getting difficult, to say the least.44 min
- Garden To Garden | Conquest, Promised Land, and Violence (oh my!) [Tom Arrington]Joshua is a story of conquest, the Promised Land, and ... violence!? How shall we understand these portions of the Bible?33 min
- Garden To Garden | Deuteronomy—Say It Again. Hear It Again [Kevin Neuner]The word "Deuteronomy" means a "second law." One of the features of this book is the repeating of stories, teachings, commandments, and exhortations from the previous four books. In addition, over fifteen times in Deuteronomy, we are told to remember. This repetition is by design, and has a profound purpose and meaning. The God of Israel is advancing his covenantal love and connection with God's people and reminders and repetition are the behaviors of covenantal love.41 min
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