This week we finish our conversation about Abraham’s first covenant with Yahweh and its exodus elements. We also discuss an interesting retranslation of Gen 15:16 that shows Yahweh’s care for Abraham’s Amorite friends.

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Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001

Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

The King of Sodom tries to manipulate Abraham into owing him allegiance. However, Abraham’s true loyalties are to Yahweh, and this is sealed with an Ancient Near Eastern covenant.

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Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001

Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

After Abram brings Lot through his first exodus, he meets a mysterious priest named Melchizedek. This priest only shows up in a handful of verses in the Old Testament but is a very significant figure. But who exactly is Melchizedek and what makes him so significant?

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Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001

Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

This episode covers a war between two large armies. We learn that the Nephilim are swept up in this war, but why? Lot is also swept up in this war and is rescued by Abram. How does this victory contribute to the picture of the Elect one that Genesis has been painting?

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Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001

Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

After Abram’s Exodus from Babylon, He makes a poor choice that causes Sarai to need her own Exodus. This Exodus leads to Lot making his own poor choice. See how these stories are tied together in the book of Genesis.

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Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001

Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

The Tower of Babylon story is the backdrop to Abram’s first story. Abram’s story will be explored in this context. Abram will get an Exodus out of this wicked city.

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Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001

Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

Later in the Torah, we learn that the Tower of Babel was a significant event for both humanity and spiritual beings. What was this event and how does it affect the way we see the world today and Jesus’ victory on the cross?

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Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001

Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

In this episode we discuss the purpose of the tower and the nefarious intentions of the people of Babylon (Babel).

The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)

Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001

Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

Through the literary features of the story, Noah and his family go through their own exodus event. They then go through an often misunderstood and very twisted fall.

The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)

Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001

Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

What is the significance of the story Noah’s Flood? Was it a historical event? These questions are discussed along with the temple imagery that surrounds the Ark.

The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)

Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001

Music: Royal by Slenderbeats