The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal

In the last chapter of Ezra, things escalate quickly:
Ezra is encouraged by an Israelite man to force the Israelites to divorce their wives
Why descriptions in the Bible are not the same as prescriptions
Ezra forces the men to comply or lose everything
Why divorce is considered cruelty in the eyes of God
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Matthew 19:1-12 (From Christ) - What Are The Grounds for Divorce?
Deuteronomy 24:1-5 (From Creation) - The Divorce Law and God's Heart for Marriage
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This episode of The Bible Explained delves into the concept of the "cloud of witnesses" in Hebrews 12:1-3.
Who are the cloud of witnesses, and what are they witnessing?
Is praying to the saints biblical?
Why we look to Jesus as the ultimate example of faith and perseverance
The episode also touches on the theme of perseverance, using the example of Jesus' endurance on the cross as a model for Christians facing difficulties. Jenn encourages listeners to look to the Bible for stories of those who have persevered through faith, such as the people in the Old Testament and Jesus Himself, for encouragement through trials.
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Ezra learns of a great sin that the leaders are doing only a few months after he arrives in Israel:
The Levites, priests, and elders have intermarried into pagan families
Was God against "interracial" marriage?
What Deuteronomy 7 tells us about sin
99% of Christians don't view sin strongly enough
Ezra's prayer is a powerful expression of his people's guilt and shame. He recognizes that God's grace has been shown to Israel, allowing them to escape and revive. Jenn encourages Faithful Listeners to take sin seriously, just like Ezra, and to recognize all actions have consequences for those around them.
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Colossians 1:21-29 - You're a Sinner
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This is the final portion of Hebrews eleven, exploring the faith of several individuals from the Old Testament, including Rahab, Samson, Gideon, and David. These stories serve as a testament to the power of faith in the face of adversity, and the speaker highlights
Faith led to the walls of Jericho tumbling down. Faith led to surviving through fire and escaping death by sword. Faith led to shutting lion's mouths and conquering nations.
Faith is not just about believing but acting on that belief, even in the face of danger or persecution.
Since we understand the mystery of the Messiah, Christians today have even more reason to act in faith than the people of the Old Testament
Jenn encourages listeners to take action and live out their faith and not stay silent when it comes to sharing the Gospel with others.
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1 Thessalonians 3 - How Christians Will Handle Persecution
John 15:17-27 (From Christ) - How to Evangelize to a World that Hates Christians
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Before Ezra and his companions start on their long journey to Israel, problems already arise that need ironed out:
No Levites decided to make the journey, so Ezra needs to find some willing Levites to change their minds
Ezra felt ashamed to ask the king for assistance from the Persian army, so he orders a 3-day long fast to ask for protection from God
Ezra immediately gives the Priests and Levites temple duties before setting out
This chapter highlights the importance of faith and obedience, noting that Ezra and the Israelites trusted in God's power to protect them on their journey. It also emphasizes the significance of listening to God's call, citing the example of the Levites who initially refused to join the journey but eventually answered God's call and were blessed.
Lastly, this episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of treating offerings to God with respect and reverence. Jenn notes that any offering given to God is considered holy and should be treated as such.
Related Episodes:
Hebrews 11:1-16 - Faith and Obedience Go Together
1 Chronicles 24-26 - The Levite's Role in The 2nd Coming of Christ
Numbers 3:1-13 (From Creation) - How the Levite Tribe Relates to Modern Christianity
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