This is part two of our discussion on the Christian Ideal. Tim, Jon and their colleague Paul Pastor continue their discussion on redefining and reimagining holiness.
Today
4th Commandment: Remember the Sabbath
The 10 Commandments E7 — In the 4th Commandment, Yahweh tells Israel to remember the Sabbath and do no work, just as Yahweh does after creating the skies and the land. What’s going on here? What did this commandment mean to ancient Israel, and what should it mean to Jesus’ follow ... Show More
52m 43s
Apr 27
3rd Commandment: Do Not Carry the Name in Vain
The 10 Commandments E6 — Shakespeare wrote in Romeo and Juliet, “What’s in a name?” In the Bible, it turns out a lot, actually. The creator God Yahweh is the source of all life and good, so his name is the greatest name. But surprisingly, he attaches his name to Israel, a lowly n ... Show More
48m 42s
Apr 20
2nd Commandment: No Idols
The 10 Commandments E5 — In the ancient world, gods (or elohim in Hebrew) were associated with transcendent forces of nature, and humans created statues (mostly of animals) to represent these forces, known as idols. But in Exodus 20:4-6, Yahweh forbids Israel from making idols of ... Show More
1h 5m
Sep 2022
What Does it Mean to be Blessed by God? w/Lindsey Master
<p>We hear the word blessing frequently. We hear people refer to health, prosperity, and exciting opportunities as blessings. God certainly is the giver of all good gifts. But, if blessings are only material gifts to us, then we may feel confused when we walk through sickness, la ... Show More
21m 57s
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we continue our six-part Lenten series on the book "</span><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">This Present Paradise"</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">by Claire Dwyer. We discuss the complementarity of vocations to ... Show More
