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The first man and woman do not last long in the original sacred space, the Garden of Eden. As such, much of the subsequent Biblical stories are best understood by attempts by other human beings to fin... more
FAQs about The Quest to Reestablish the Bible’s Sacred Space:How many episodes does The Quest to Reestablish the Bible’s Sacred Space have?The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.
February 08, 2017Part 5: Claiming the LandThrough the characters of Sarah and Rebecca, the Jewish people’s claims to the land start to take shape, and the covenantal family begins to grow, albeit through struggle and suffering....more55minPlay
February 08, 2017Part 6: Raising the Covenantal ChildRebecca’s machinations to ensure that Jacob receives the covenantal blessing from Isaac reveals much about the importance of seeing properly in ensuring the covenantal destiny is made manifest....more55minPlay
February 08, 2017Part 7: Earning Sacred SpaceJacob promises to build God a house on earth, but then gets mired in the house of Laban. How does his stay in Aram affect Jacob, and how can he come to terms with his earlier experience with the heavenly house of God?...more1h 1minPlay
February 08, 2017Part 8: Birth and RebirthJacob’s struggle with the angel is a physical representation of the difficulty inherent in passing along the covenantal blessing to the next generation. For Jacob, this struggle requires him to be reborn, with a reaffirmed sense of mission and purpose, free of the clutches of both Laban and his brother Esau....more58minPlay
February 08, 2017Part 9: Not My Brother’s KeeperOnce the covenantal family grows, so do threats to its unity. Brotherly hatred puts the viability of the covenantal family at risk, and threatens to derail the realization of life on the covenantal land....more58minPlay
February 08, 2017Part 10: The Path to RedemptionThe episode of Judah and Tamar holds the key to the survival of the patriarchal family. Through his confession, Judah, inspired by Tamar, learns the powerful lesson of responsibility, thereby putting the family on the path to redemption....more58minPlay
February 08, 2017Part 11: Falsely Accused?Joseph, in his position of authority in Egypt, accuses the brothers of misdeeds in a way that is both true and false. In responding to Joseph’s charges, the brothers, led by Judah, learn the power of humility and service on behalf of others, keys to reconciliation and rebuilding....more57minPlay
February 08, 2017Part 12: InclusionThe actions of Jacob on his deathbed impart to his children the key to building covenantal community in the covenantal land – inclusivity and openness to multiple voices....more59minPlay
FAQs about The Quest to Reestablish the Bible’s Sacred Space:How many episodes does The Quest to Reestablish the Bible’s Sacred Space have?The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.