The World's Last Night

God forgives the Israelites for their idolatry and Moses gets a second slate of 10 Commandments. We talk about God's mercy transcending time and some of the finer points of The Law.

God's mercy is too deep and too rich for your sins to ever count you out. The gospel has made a way for anyone who desires Him, to be reconciled.

Many people put their faith and joy in politics. Their identity is wrapped up in it. I challenge that this is misplaced emotion.

Many of us do not recognize the inconsistencies in our worldview, let alone the outcome those inconsistencies can create in the world.

Moses and the Israelites mourn the loss of the presence of God. We talk about the Nature of God vs. the Nature of Man and how that necessitates one to give way beneath the weight and glory of the other.

In this episode we go back to the sources of Marxism by reading and critiquing Marx's writings concerning religion. We then discuss the similarities and differences to Christianity.

Israel grows tired of waiting for Moses and turns to worship a golden calf instead of the Lord. This has dire consequences.

Our emotions of anger and hatred are frequently misdirected towards people rather than their divinely intended targets. I pull from scripture, and a passage from Perelandra to make a case for the right application of these feelings.

We go through more of the Mosaic Law and end up chatting about the importance of putting the law in its proper place, through the eyes of the New Testament.

The Church no longer looks any different than the rest of American society. It is losing over 1 million members annually, and is now starting to become an instrument in its own death through the support of cultural marxism.

If you're a lawyer, judge, or just interested in legal systems - this chapter is for you as we wade through Mosaic laws concerning indentured servitude, loss of property, negligence, murder, and manslaughter.

I read an excerpt from C.S. Lewis' The World's Last Night and discuss what the second coming of Christ means for us today, in this very moment.

We go through the 10 Commandments and talk about the immense significance of their Source, how they may be interpreted through the lense of Jesus, and what they may mean for us today.

The people gather at Mount Sinai and experience God in a terrifying awe-inducing way. We talk a little about how Jesus is a greater mediator between God and man than Moses could be - granting us true access to God.

We discuss the difference between leaders and managers as Moses' father-in-law gives excellent advice on leading Israel.

We talk about how one's spiritual capacity and ability to take on responsibility are far greater than we imagine.

Israel grumbles about the lack of room-service in the desert, and Joshua leads them through their first battle.

"What is it?" the Israelites ask as they witness Manna for the first time. We chat a little about sights, sounds, and sensations we're all missing out on due to living in a fallen world. (Addendum: I forgot to talk about Manna mentioned in the NT as "bread of heaven." This is a title ultimately ascribed to Jesus as the giver of life - a gift from God).

The Israelites sing a song of praise after their deliverance. We chat a little about how OT law can alleviate illness.

I try celebrating MLK day annually by reading his "Letter From Birmingham Jail." This year I thought I'd read it for you while adding my own commentary and explanations. It gets pretty raw toward the end of the letter, I must warn you. A bit more political and sad than my usual podcasts.

Pharaoh foolishly follows Israel into a parted sea - bringing a dramatic ending to Israel's fear of the Egyptians.

The Israelites make their way out of Egypt and God gives them further instruction on how to commemorate the time He freed them from slavery.

God sends the final plague upon Egypt and Pharaoh finally let's Israel go. We chat about the Passover compared to the crucifixion and OT law vs. NT freedom.

Moses warns Pharoah of a final and devastating plague. We chat a little about the importance of self-purification.

We witnessed the plagues of Locust and Darkness, while talking a little bit about the relationship between soul, body, and spirit.