Dive Studies Podcast

The Recap: S3 - E47

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The Recap: S3 - E46

We discuss the significance of the transport of the Arc of the Covenant and the death of Uzza. We talk about commodification in Amos, and God’s desire for us to remain, and keep our attention on Him and what He’s doing. We end the Recap talking about Hebrews 10:24-25 “Let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, ad all the more, as you see the day drawing near.” We discuss the connection to what Paul says in 2 Timothy about avoiding people who “hold to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power.” As the day draws near, we will endure much suffering, and as we do, we will need one another who know God’s power and will encourage us on in the hardship of following Christ.

The Recap: S3 - E45

We discuss the consequences of Manasseh’s life, the fact that Josiah’s righteousness couldn’t overcome Manasseh’s terror. This is an example of how every prophet priest and king in the Old Testament falls short of what we need. We are still longing for Jesus. Joel gives us a taste of the gift that the Holy Spirit will be for these Old Testament believers. Hebrews explains it all Erin talks about the fear of death is what keeps us in slavery. As believers we need to get over our fear of death, and then we will live in true freedom.

The Recap: S3 - E44

Leadership as idolatry and God’s response to idolaters in Hosea is to take them out to the wilderness and court them like a lover. Erin talks about her formation in leadership and identifies an area of idolatry in her life in the context of Hosea. Anneke and Erin discuss how to navigate relationships with Christians who hold to the form of godliness but deny its power. Paul permits us to avoid these people. We don’t need to be irreconciled, but we also don’t have to spend a lot of time with them. Anneke reminds Erin of the power of prayer to make a difference in people’s relationship with God. Anneke talks about self-control in Titus. Erin talks about the lack of acknowledgment of self in evangelical spirituality can be an obstacle to self-control. Finally, Philemon is discussed as an act of Allyship on Paul's part.

The Recap: S3 - E43

In this episode, I cut the content to make a short discussion on 1 Timothy 2. This is the first year we have had a male voice to help break down the typically false teachings around 1 Timothy 2. Women are definitely allowed to speak in church. Women are not prohibited from leadership in any capacity. Listen in as Wes and Erin break down the ways this passage has been misinterpreted and how a true interpretation should be formed.