Isaiah Chapter 17:Join us as we plunge headfirst into the cryptic world of biblical prophecies, focusing specifically on Isaiah Chapter 17. Be prepared to giggle as we stumble through the labyrinth of perplexing metaphors and ominous predictions. The episode delves into the foretold destruction of Damascus and the curious allegory of Ephraim's fortified city vanishing into thin air. With our characteristic humor, we attempt to unravel the hidden meanings behind the abundance of olives and grapes in the text. The episode questions whether these fruits are really just stand-ins for the inhabitants of these ancient cities or whether the authors were just particularly fond of Mediterranean cuisine. Be prepared to laugh out loud as we explore the central role of divinity, grapes, and prophet Isaiah in these narratives. In an interesting twist, we ponder if the survival of grapes and olives through the ages is due to their alleged 'fear of God.' After all, who knew fruits had such complex theological beliefs?This episode promises a hearty blend of history, culture, spirituality, and prophecy, all served with a side of sarcasm and humor. Tune in to laugh, learn and be utterly bemused by the complex and often baffling world of biblical prophecies. And if you're left scratching your head, don't worry, you're not alone! Isaiah Chapter 18 awaits us in the next episode - let's hope it's less fruit-heavy.The Prophet guy Husband was discussing: https://youtube.com/shorts/y31HjnvpyBU?si=WD6n9I_dmTCqWL-N Join us on DISCORD: https://discord.gg/8RwwMrb5zKSkip the ads by joining Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/6331d364470c7900137bb57dThank you for stopping by Sacrilegious Discourse - Bible Study for Atheists!Check out these links for more information about our podcast and merchandise:Our Homepage: https://sacrilegiousdiscourse.com/Help support us by subscribing on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sacrilegiousdiscourse Join Acast+ to enjoy our podcast adfree! https://plus.acast.com/s/sacrilegiousiscourse.

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