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#107 – Tale of Two Brothers

#107 – Tale of Two Brothers

FromKnowing Faith


#107 – Tale of Two Brothers

FromKnowing Faith

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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Apr 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On this episode Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss Genesis 23-26. This text wraps up the story of Sarah and Abraham, continues with the story of Isaac, and introduces Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau.Questions Covered in This Episode:In Genesis 23 we hear that Sarah dies… Is there significance in the place of Sarah’s tomb?What is Abraham's request in Genesis 24?Is the story at the well weird? Does God move like this?What is the significance of the story of Rebekah?Let’s discuss the death of Abraham.Jacob and Esau are born to Rebekah...is what Jacob does wrong? Does God’s blessing really pass down this way?When you read a story like this, how much of it shapes the way you think about parenting? How much of your parenting shapes the way you read this?Gen. 26:1-5, a rearticulation of the promise to Abraham to Isaac?Why is Isaac the continued beneficiary of this?How does Isaac respond when he is asked about Rebekah?How does this part of the story end?Helpful Definitions:Hagiographic: Giving a glorified history.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Genesis 23-26, Isaiah 60:1-6, Genesis 3:15, Romans 4:19-22, Romans 9:16, Romans 9:6-13, Genesis 12, 15, 17, Romans 10-12Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:To learn more about the Southern Seminary PhD mentioned in this podcast, please click this link.In The Courage to Stand, bestselling and award-winning author Russell Moore calls us to a Christ-empowered courage by pointing the way to real freedom from fear—the way of the cross. Learn more: https://www.russellmoore.com/courage-to-stand/Gospel Focused provides tools to help you organize your day, accomplish your goals and grow in your Faith through their 13-Week LifeJournal Christian planner, and the LifeJournal Christian Planner iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. (Android app currently in production). Text knowing faith to 512-675-1621 for free resources and to learn more about Gospel Focused!Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaith
Released:
Apr 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Christian faith is not mindless or irrational. Knowing Faith is a podcast exploring how our faith is founded upon Scripture. We believe the Bible is for everyone and are committed to helping the Church understand where their faith is rooted. Hosted by Jen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley, this podcast dives into Christian story, belief and practice in a way that is accessible to everyone.