The Bible as Literature

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The Liberation of the Gospel Mar 10, 2022

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When we approach Scripture with human presuppositions, we inevitably and systematically mishear the topic of a given book, dislocating God’s agency in the story and silencing his voice in our ears. If your premise is you, the tale distorts and twists itself into a parable about you. If your premise is your king (in the end, just another version of you), then the story becomes a lie about the importance of your human city and its people. However, if your premise is submission to the story’s premise—no matter how painful that premise is and no matter where it may lead—then there is hope that the Gospel’s escape into the wilderness in Matthew could also mean freedom for you.

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 28:1-8.

Episode 423 Matthew 28:1-8; Music:

Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod

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A Mark of Weakness Mar 08, 2022

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In this week’s episode, Fr. Paul begins his discussion of Genesis 32, noting the Bible’s tendency to belittle the main protagonist to the glory of God. (Episode 212)

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Cathedrals and Bombs Mar 03, 2022

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When someone does something terrible, and you step in to clean up their mess, and then you explain what went wrong, and then you show them how to avoid making the same mistake in the future, and then they proclaim their immense gratitude and undying loyalty to you, and then they do the same thing, over and over again, what would you do?

“For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world by the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and are overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first.” (2 Peter 2:20)

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 27:57-66.

Episode 422 Matthew 27:57-66; Music:

Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod

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The Terror and the Glory Mar 02, 2022

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This week Fr. Paul explains what theology cannot accept: that terror and glory function in the same way in scripture.

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A Tower and a Rock, At a Distance Feb 24, 2022

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“Hear my cry, O God; Give heed to my prayer. From the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been a refuge for me, A tower of strength against the enemy. Let me dwell in your tent forever; Let me take refuge in the shelter of your wings.“ (Psalm 61:1-4)

I trust you so much, Lord, that I’ll just hang out back here, at a distance, while the enemy does his thing. Good luck with that, Lord.

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 27:55-56.

Episode 421 Matthew 27:55-56; Music:

Darkest Child by Kevin MacLeod
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A Small Stone and a Big Pyramid Feb 22, 2022

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This week, Fr. Paul continues his discussion of Genesis 31 noting the significance of the Hebrew word teraphim. (Episode 210)

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The Cowardly Centurian Feb 17, 2022

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“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments;”

“How blessed is the man who fears the Lord, Who greatly delights in His commandments.” (Psalms 111:10 - 112:1)

“The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom; before honor comes humility.”(Proverbs 15:33)

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.” (Proverbs 1:7)

You know, fools and cowards, like the Centurion in Matthew 27.

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 27:54.

Episode 420 Matthew 27:54; Music:

Modern Vibes by Kevin MacLeod

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A Stone is a Stone is a Stone Feb 15, 2022

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This week, Fr. Paul begins a discussion of Genesis 31. (Episode 209)

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The Return of the Remnant Feb 10, 2022

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In the book of Genesis, the sons of Cain seek divine status and an artificial life forged in everlasting stone. In Matthew, Jesus, like the sons of Adam in Genesis 5, is humanized and weakened on the Cross. The line of Cain ends in the abomination of human kingship; in the Crucifixion, Jesus is humiliated in front of everyone to make it clear that no human being may sit on his Father’s throne. At that moment, God looked upon the Suffering Servant, his anointed, and proclaimed, “Son of Adam, say to the house of Israel:”

“Behold, I will open your graves and cause you to come up out of your graves, My people; and I will bring you into the land of Israel.” (Ezekiel 37:12)

Richard and Fr. Marc discuss Matthew 27:51-53.

Episode 419 Matthew 27:51-53; Music:

String Impromptu Number 1 by Kevin MacLeod

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The Missing Link Feb 08, 2022

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This week, Fr. Paul explains that when something is mentioned only once in Scripture it’s a good indication that we should pay attention. (Episode 208)

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