We are back after a long break to finally respond to our listener's questions! Obviously, we took longer than we probably should have so we had to split it into two parts.

Enjoy part 1! Our season on Exodus starts next week!

In today's episode we conclude our series on Genesis.  We discuss the final stories of Joseph and Jacob, and our personal take aways from this project

Relevant Scripture

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Today's episode is about the final main character in Genesis: Joseph. We discuss his family dynamics, their betrayal, and his journey in Egypt. A culmination of his predecessors, Joseph brings abundance to the world and reconciles the tribe of Israel.

Relevant Scripture

Bema - Into the Pit

Bema - Out of the Pit

Rabbi David Fohrman - Genesis: A Parsha Companion

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In today's episode we discuss the middle portion of Jacob's story and the moment giving the tribe of Israel it's name.

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Relevant Scripture Reading

Genesis: A Parsha Companion

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In today's episode, we discuss the beginning of the story of the last patriarch in Genesis: Jacob. We investigate the clues placed in the story of Jacob's betrayal of his father and brother, while pursuing a better understanding of this family drama and pseudo-religious dynamic.

Relevant Verses- Genesis 26-28

Genesis: A Parsha Companion - Rabbi David Fohrman

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In today's episode, we discuss the famous story of Abraham being asked to sacrifice his "only" son Isaac. While traditionally we ask "what does this story say about God?", we will look at what this story says about Abraham and Isaac. With this new facet, we hope to find new insight and wisdom.

Bible Gateway - Genesis 22

(Podcast) Bema - Here I Am

(Video) Bible Project - The Royal Priesthood

(Podcast) Bible Project - God's Wrath in the Teaching of Jesus

(Book) The White Ram by Mordicai Gerstein

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Content Warning: Discussion of sexual assault.

In this episode, we discuss potentially the ugliest story in Genesis: the Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. We dive deeply into the details in search of overlooked wisdom in this challenging story.

For our LGBTQIA+ friends, we would like you to know that our goal is to challenge the ways this story has been used to persecute and demean those of certain orientations. We in no way agree or endorse such interpretations. We hope that you feel safe during our discussion. We encourage you to care for yourself and feel free to skip this episode if you feel that is what is best for you. You are welcome here and you are loved.

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In today's episode, we go even deeper into the story of Abram. We unpack the meaning of Covenants and how God builds his relationship with his chosen patriarch.

Relevant Scripture

(Video) Bible Project - Covenants

(Podcast) Bema - Walking the Blood Path

(Article) Bible Project - The Five Key Covenants God Makes with Humans in the Bible

(Book) Genesis: A Parsha Companion

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In today's episode we discuss the famous story of the Tower of Babel, and the scattering of it's people. We also are introduce to the first great patriarch of scripture: Abram.

Relevant Scripture

Genesis: A Parsha Companion - Rabbi David Fohrman

(Video) Bible Project - Learn Where Heaven and Earth Overlap

(Video) Bible Project - Why the Temple is so Important in the Bible

Bema - A Tale of a Tower

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In todays episode we discuss another of the famous stories in Genesis: The Flood. This story, a favorite of our children's books, is one of the most challenging stories when considering the amount of death described. We dive into the details of this challenging story to look for the beauty among the ugliness and ask the big question: how do we deal with suffering and evil?

Relevant Scripture

The Beast that Crouches at the Door - Rabbi David Fohrman

Genesis: A Parsha Companion - Rabbi David Fohrman

(Video) Bible Project - Day of the Lord

(Video) Bible Project - Covenants

(Podcast) Bema Project - His Bow in the Clouds

(Podcast) Bible Project - God's Spirit in the Flood Narrative

(Podcast) Bible Project - Dismantling the Tree

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