The Study Podcast

(Abraham's Line Part III)

Patriarchal Blessings are not really a thing we have in America and interestingly, in the Bible, only appear in the book of Genesis. This episode continues the story of Jacob and Esau and their conflict for firstborn birthright and patriarch blessing. After which, Jacob must leave his home to for 20 years before returning to the land of Israel.

In this episode, Dr. Wegner covers the death of Sarah, the process of finding Rebekah to be Isaac's wife, and the dynamic between Jacob and Esau, sons of Isaac. 

(Abraham's Line Part II)

In this episode of The Study Podcast, Tyler and Dr. Wegner look at a few passages in Genesis. 

1. Abraham and Sarah go to Egypt and tell the Pharaoh they that are siblings and God sends curses to the land for their lie.
2. Abraham tells Melchizedek, who worships God even with no education on Him, who Yahweh actually is. Jesus is in the line of Melchizedek, a king and priest.
3. The presence of three angels in Sodom. Is it a self-manifestation of God, a pre-incarnate Christ, or a special angel with God's permission?

(Abraham's Line Part I)

In episode 12 of The Study Podcast, Dr. Wegner and Tyler continue the conversation about the covenant God makes with Abraham. There were over 15 years from the time God promised Abraham children to the birth of Isaac. God is with us even when we can't feel Him, He always comes through on His promises.

In Genesis 12, God makes a Covenant with Abraham to make him a father of a multitude of nations. Is this covenant an unconditional or conditional one? God promises blessings to all families of earth, and Abraham seals the covenant with his unwavering obedience. How do the blessings of the promise flow down to us still today?

The Tower of Babel narrative is well known even in modern pop culture, but do you know the details of the story? "Babel" in Babylon means "gate of God", in the Hebrew context of the Old Testament it means "to mix" or "confuse", but in English we use babel to mean "confused noise". Our English understanding of the word most likely comes from this passage in Genesis 11, but did you know that this narrative also has a connection to the surrounding genealogy passages?

This week on The Study Podcast, Tyler and Dr. Wegner go over the concepts of a Universal Flood and a Local Flood, what their probabilities are and what the problems with those theories are. Dr. Wegner explains powerful examples of God's might and its evidence on earth.

Have you ever wondered who the Nephilim are exactly? In Hebrew, the root of the word is very similar to the word "to fall". There is a plural ending on the word "nephilim" leading to the conclusion that nephilim could mean 'fallen ones'. Does this refer to angels? Sinners? Better listen to find out!!

Last week we found out who the serpent in the Garden was. This week we learn about the punishments and curses the serpent receives, as well as how Adam and Eve are justly punished because they committed the first sin.

In this episode of The Study Podcast, Dr. Wegner and Tyler talk about the possibilities of the identity of the serpent in Genesis 3.