What's the Point?

Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett discuss the tragic circumstances surrounding the defilement of Dinah and all of its implications.

Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett discuss Jacob's wrestling with "the man." They also look at the reconciliation of Jacob and Esau.

Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett discuss the circumstances surrounding the conception of Jacob's children as well as Jacob's departure from Laban.

Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett discuss Jacob's dream of the ladder as well as his marriage to both Leah and Rachel.

Pastor Joe and Pastor Garret discuss Isaac's planting in the middle of the famine as well as the Jacob's and Esau's blessings.

Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett discuss the beginning of the story of Isaac and Rebekah. They also talk about Jacob and Esau and the issue of the birthright.

Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett discuss the climax of the Abraham story in the sacrifice of Isaac.

In this episode, Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett discuss Abraham's interaction with Abimelech as well as the birth of Isaac. They will also discuss the implications of God's grace and mercy towards Hagar and Ishmael.

In this episode, Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett talk about Abraham's discussion with God regarding Sodom's judgment. They will also talk about the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and its fallout.

In this episode, Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett discuss the Abraham's failed attempt to fulfill the covenant on his own. We also discuss circumcision as the sign of the covenant.

Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett discuss the interesting figure of Melchizedek and his relevance to the New Testament. They also dive into the covenant ceremony between God and Abraham, discussing its cultural and theological significance.

In this episode, Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett discuss the call of Abram and his unfortunate journey to Egypt. They also discuss Lot and Abram's separation as well as the continued theme of the Abrahamic Covenant.

Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett dive into the Table of Nations in Genesis 10 as well as the Tower in Babel account. 

Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett discuss life after the flood. They detail the elements of the Noahic Covenant as well as the biblical principle of life in the blood. This episode also dives into Ham's sin and the curse of Canaan.

Pastor Joe and Pastor Garret jump into the biblical flood narrative. Did God destroy the world? Or did He actually save humanity? They discuss these questions along with the continued idea of creation and de-creation.

In this episode, Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett discuss the ides of the sons of God and daughters of man. Were the sons of God divine spiritual beings or just regular humans? What are the implications of each theory? They also discuss the beginning of the Noah story, including the ideas of God's judgment and grace.

Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett discuss the first fruits of the fallout from Genesis 3 which begins with the Cain and Abel story. Why did God accept Abel's offering but not Cain's? What is the significance of Cain leaving the Eden area? These questions are answered along with many more. They also discuss the importance of the genealogies in Genesis 5 along with the first mention of Noah.

In the episode, Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett dive into the Fall of humanity. Moving from a perfect creation in chapters 1-2, Genesis 3 shows the entrance of sin and its consequences into the world. Who is the serpent? What is important about this serpent imagery? What are the effects the curses? These are important questions that Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett will tackle. They will also discover...

In this episode, Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett dive into the world of Genesis 1-2. They consider the idea of Creation in a modern context as well as in an ancient one. They will discuss the meaning of these two accounts. Are they different? If so, why? What is the purpose of these two creation accounts? Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett answer these questions and more including the concept of the Imag...