Unbinding the Bible

In this episode, we'll focus in on Genesis 2:15-17 and the task the LORD gives to man in the garden. We'll see that man's purpose is both to expand and to cultivate the garden as well as maintain and preserve the good already inherent in it.

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In this episode, we'll look at Genesis 2:8-14 - the description of a garden in Eden. We'll talk about good and evil, beauty, trees, the book of Psalms, and the significance of four rivers flowing out of the garden. These verses will even help clarify for us the way the rest of the Bible speaks about dwelling in the presence of God.

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In this episode, we'll look closely at Genesis 2:7 - the creation of man - focusing specifically on what becoming a "living creature" actually means. The word itself is "nephesh", and we'll look at many of the places throughout the OT where the term is used. What we discover may surprise you.

In this episode, we'll look at Genesis 2:4, the first verse in the Bible that uses "LORD" in connection with "God". We'll look at the book of Exodus to understand the word's meaning and how its insertion in Genesis 2 helps tie together Genesis 1 with Genesis 2.

In this episode, we're going to answer some of the questions that listeners have sent in. My good friend, Corey Reeder, will be joining us and will help keep me on track.

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In this episode, we'll take a close look at Genesis 2:1-3 and what it means for God to rest. We'll look at how day seven of the creation compares with the first six and make note of a few differences. We'll also explore how Israel's responsibility to keep the Sabbath was connected both to God as creator as well as redeemer.

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This episode is a sermon I preached in October 2017 while working through the gospel of Matthew. The text is Matthew 22:15-22 where Jesus is asked whether it is right to pay taxes to Caesar or not. Jesus' answer, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's" silenced his critics. I've included this sermon here because of its connection to Genesis 1:26-27.

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In this episode, we'll take a look at another creation narrative that was well-known to the ancient Israelites. By comparing this story with Genesis, we'll be able to uncover some of the underlying motives behind the kingdoms of this world, and how the world God has set up is meant to be different.

You can read the Enuma Elish for yourself here: https://www.csun.edu/~rlc31920/documents/History%20110/Enuma_Elish.pdf

In this episode, we'll look at the first few verses of Genesis 1, paying particular attention to "how" the creation is described and the role that the Spirit plays in bringing order to it.