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Coming into Chapter 12 of the Book of Genesis, we see the call of Abram; Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan explains the first appearance of God and how this is the beginning of something new. When we have a personal relationship with God and walk with Him, He is always doing something new, and we never feel staled or bored.
God's will is eternal, expressed perfectly by His Son Jesus in the “Our Father”. God’s will doesn’t change, it’s eternal like Himself. God intended to start the Kingdom of Heaven on earth through one man, Abraham, who was chosen by grace, just as we are chosen by grace. God wants to save the many through the one who says “YES”. God will be Abraham’s King and Lord, not Nimrod and God expects Abraham to trust Him.
Although there is no indication of any spiritual growth for Abraham, God motivates him with the promise that He will make him a great nation and bless him, making him a blessing to others. Abraham is not made Lord of the Earth because two people had already tried and failed. Instead, he is made the father of God's people and the leader of the household of faith. The promises made to Abraham are extremely important, and everything that happens to him in his lifetime is in preparation for his descendants.
Bible References:
Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan takes you through the origin story of God’s people shown to us in the Book of Genesis. Here is an opportunity to explore the early history of God’s people. With historical and Scriptural references, each session will open your eyes to the mystery of God’s creation.
Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
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We delve into the story of the Tower of Babel described in Chapter 11 of the Book of Genesis and its significance in the rise of Abraham. Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan explores how Satan misled the people into idolatry and rebellion against God, and how God's response to this was to disperse them across the earth. We also see the importance of unity and how it relates to understanding the Church and the kingdom of God.
The Book of Genesis lays the groundwork for the entire Bible, and it covers a wide range of topics from the creation of the world to the origins of human society. Among its many themes, one of the most prominent is the struggle between idolatry and true worship. We see how Satan uses language and confusion to lead people astray, with figures like Bel, Marduk, and Baal representing false gods that draw people away from the one true God. The story of the Tower of Babel is a clear example of how humanity's rebellion against God's will leads to chaos and division. However, despite these setbacks, there is always hope for recovery and redemption.
Abraham, God's chosen one, serves as a model of faithfulness and obedience, even though he is flawed and makes mistakes. By exploring the weaknesses and mistakes of Abraham, we are reminded that even the most saintly figures are still human and prone to error.
Bible References:
Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan takes you through the origin story of God’s people shown to us in the Book of Genesis. Here is an opportunity to explore the early history of God’s people. With historical and Scriptural references, each session will open your eyes to the mystery of God’s creation.
Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/
We explore the biblical account of the descendants of Noah and the tragic consequences of human pride and rebellion against God as written in Chapters 9, 10, and 11 of the Book of Genesis. Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan explains that after the flood, Japheth, Ham, and Shem, the three sons of Noah, spread across different parts of the world. Noah's fall from grace and nakedness exposed the vulnerability of human nature to intemperance and impurity. Adam and Noah shared several similarities, such as being made Lord of the Earth to losing the garment of grace which brought a curse upon their posterity.
Nimrod, a descendant of Ham, became the first tyrant and anti-God figure, ruling in independence of God's will. Nimrod's pride and ambition to make a name for himself exemplify the human desire for security, fame, and power. This led to the building of the Tower of Babel, which symbolized human rebellion against God and the scattering of people across the world. The focus of human worship shifted from God to power, prestige, success, and wealth, leading to the way of Cain and the Nephilim. Pride, arrogance, dominance, and violence became the deadly sins that bring human beings into absolute opposition to God and block His plan for His kingdom on earth.
The kingdom of man in opposition to the kingdom of God continues to this day, and the deadly sins imprinted by Satan still affect human behavior. However, the infinite patience of God is divine, and His promise of future redemption gives hope for a restored relationship with Him.
Bible References:
Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan takes you through the origin story of God’s people shown to us in the Book of Genesis. Here is an opportunity to explore the early history of God’s people. With historical and Scriptural references, each session will open your eyes to the mystery of God’s creation.
Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/
The earth undergoes a cleansing by water, which lasted for forty days and nights, wiping out every creature except those present in the Ark. Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan delves into Chapters 7, 8, and the first half of Chapter 9 of the Book of Genesis. God remembered and took care of the Ark and the preservation of those in the Ark, which shows us that all who enter the Church will be saved.
We also note the similarities between Adam and Noah, in their atonement for sin which restored the garment of grace. Both went through the curse upon their posterity and received the promise of future redemption. The cosmic battle between satan and God continues, with pride, arrogance, dominance, and violence serving as the signs of satan's presence. Through the Book of Genesis, we gain a deeper understanding of God's infinite patience and grace.
Bible References:
Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan takes you through the origin story of God’s people shown to us in the Book of Genesis. Here is an opportunity to explore the early history of God’s people. With historical and Scriptural references, each session will open your eyes to the mystery of God’s creation.
Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/
In this episode, Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan delves into Chapter 6 of the Book of Genesis. She explains the reason for the flood and the importance of the ark of Noah. It is revealed that there is much more to the ark than meets the eye. By asking Noah to build the ark, God shows that we can find refuge in dangerous times; we find refuge in the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary during dangerous times, where we can be secure and continue to be children of God.
The ark played a crucial role in the restart of humanity and it serves as a refuge during chastisement. By listening, obeying, and surrendering to God, we can experience peace of heart and become open to Divine Providence. God judges humanity as a society but saves a faithful remnant; the survival of the human race after chastisement is crucial for fulfilling His promise of the Savior.
A new era of holiness awaits across the mountain for those who choose God and believe in Him.
Bible References:
Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan takes you through the origin story of God’s people shown to us in the Book of Genesis. Here is an opportunity to explore the early history of God’s people. With historical and Scriptural references, each session will open your eyes to the mystery of God’s creation.
Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/
In this episode, Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan continues to explain Chapter 6 of the Book of Genesis. We see the state of the human race after the fall and how deeply their actions grieved God. Order was lost on earth, and the sons of God and daughters of men grew corrupt; all morality was broken down. These sins make it impossible for us to have a relationship with God.
A reset of the earth was necessary to restore order and the Potter begins to craft a new vessel; the Lord decides that He will cleanse the earth. The evil beings which infiltrated the human race taught them how to destroy the image of God, how to destroy God’s plan, and how to destroy the human race. Thus begins the story of Noah, the great-grandson of Enoch and the 10th and the last of the pre-flood patriarchs, through whom God restarts the whole human race after the chastisement by water.
Bible References:
Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan takes you through the origin story of God’s people shown to us in the Book of Genesis. Here is an opportunity to explore the early history of God’s people. With historical and Scriptural references, each session will open your eyes to the mystery of God’s creation.
Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/
People and events in the early books of the Bible can often point to people and events in the New Testament and very frequently to Jesus. Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan gives us a few points of comparison between Abel and Jesus as she presents Chapter 4 of the Book of Genesis. In Chapter 5, we see the span of time between Adam and Noah. Frances Hogan refers to the Ancient Book of Jasher and the Ancient Book of Jubilees while providing us insight into the life of those in the Old Testament.
Enoch, the seventh in line from Adam, walked in spiritual union with God for a full solar year. He is the first person to go back to God without going through death. God wants the human race to use their free will to choose to go back to God. There is an ancient book of Enoch that reveals the secrets and teachings of Enoch - the teacher of righteousness. Methuselah, son of Enoch, lived the longest life known to man and died in the year of the flood.
Between Chapter 6 and Chapter 10, we deal with the terrible chastisement that had to come to the earth. Noah was the 10th and the last of the pre-flood patriarchs and he found grace with the Lord.
Bible References:
Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan takes you through the origin story of God’s people shown to us in the Book of Genesis. Here is an opportunity to explore the early history of God’s people. With historical and Scriptural references, each session will open your eyes to the mystery of God’s creation.
Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/
Throughout the Bible, we see two kinds of children - one “good” and the other “bad”. Chapter 4 of the Book of Genesis gives us the story of Cain and Abel. Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan explains what led Cain to sin against God and his brother and the consequences that followed. Abel’s sacrifice is accepted because, without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sin. This does not mean that God rejects Cain; He goes out of His way to seek the sinner to try and help Cain.
From the beginning, God warns His children about temptation, the importance of self-mastery, and spiritual warfare. God wants to alert Cain about the temptation that’s within and he must master negative feelings like anger, fury, envy, and desire for revenge; if not, satan has won over you.
You are given free will and may make a choice but you have to take the consequences of the choice. After the desire is conceived, it gives birth to sin. Once sin is grown, it gives birth to death. When Adam sinned, the ground was cursed; when Cain sinned, he was cursed. The judgment of Cain came swift and terrible. There is a cycle of evil just like there’s a cycle of love. Forgiveness releases evil from the earth.
Bible References:
Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan takes you through the origin story of God’s people shown to us in the Book of Genesis. Here is an opportunity to explore the early history of God’s people. With historical and Scriptural references, each session will open your eyes to the mystery of God’s creation.
Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/
We continue to explore the dialogue between God and Adam and Eve, who are now sinners, as written in Chapter 3 of the Book of Revelation. Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan explains the judgment of God given to Adam and Eve. Neither Adam nor Eve said sorry to God; neither confessed the fact that they had disobeyed His will, therefore, neither of them repent. As a result of the fall, God has to pronounce judgment; He pronounces it based on the measure of their role and task.
There are 3 great women who had to fight the evil one in the Scriptures:
History revolves around the decision of the woman. With Adam, we see a dereliction of duty and refusal to take responsibility. All of creation does what God wants except the man; so, the man can’t rule it. When the human race rebels against God, the earth rebels against us. The remainder of Chapter 3 tells us that God has to remove them from paradise because they are no longer in union with God. God protects the tree of life so that man and woman who are not in union with God can no longer eat from it. This tree of life is restored by Jesus on the Calvary.
In Chapter 4 we take a look at the story of Cain and Abel - the children of a fallen race.
Bible References:
Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan takes you through the origin story of God’s people shown to us in the Book of Genesis. Here is an opportunity to explore the early history of God’s people. With historical and Scriptural references, each session will open your eyes to the mystery of God’s creation.
Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/
As we continue in our reflections on Chapter 3 of the Book of Genesis, Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan wants to give us an analysis of what is said to us. The detailed dialogue between and the serpent reveals to us that it is easy to sin; we are to look at it, analyze it and not repeat it. This is the lesson that carries us through the entire Bible. Eve who has never experienced evil does not understand the intent of the serpent. At this point, she begins to dialogue with it instead of asking the Lord what is going on; we won’t sin if we pray to God and ask Him for help.
She listened to the tempter, heed its voice, and did not listen for the voice of God. She allowed satan to challenge God’s word and even added to what God had said. The consequence of changing God’s word is that morality goes down to the pits and we begin to destroy each other. God’s holy will was disobeyed, God’s holy word was rejected and God’s holy way, the Tree of Life, was deserted. Adam, the lord of the earth, did not question Eve and partook in her decision; this is how sin entered the world.
God has given us free will and also holds us accountable for those decisions. Sin removes the garment of grace and leaves us naked without Divine life. The age of innocence is over and the age of conscience is born.
Bible References:
Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan takes you through the origin story of God’s people shown to us in the Book of Genesis. Here is an opportunity to explore the early history of God’s people. With historical and Scriptural references, each session will open your eyes to the mystery of God’s creation.
Frances Hogan: https://www.franceshogan.com/
Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org
Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/
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A Journey through the Book of Revelation
Why did St. John write the Book of Revelation at a time when Christians were being persecuted? What was the important message he had for the church? Why is it important for us to know what St. John had to say? Welcome to the opportunity to learn about the Book of Revelation; the last book of the Bible.Renowned Scripture scholar, Frances Hogan, explains it all. Join us, from Monday-Friday, and discover the mysteries hidden in the Book of Revelation on Shalom World’s ‘Voyage’.With references to historical time periods and prophecies from various texts in the Bible, Frances Hogan, expounds on this book of consolation and comfort to those being persecuted.The Book of Revelation tells us of the Great Ending and the even greater Beginning.

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