What did Paul really say about…?

Paul says a lot of difficult things in his writings to the various churches. When we come across these difficult passages, it can often be easier to dismiss them altogether, but then we run the risk of dismissing the bible completely. In today’s episode we put some context behind some of these difficult passages, and offer ways of dealing with and thinking about things in the bible we don’t agree with on the surface. Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

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Why did Jesus have to die?

To the everyday observer, having the leader of a religious movement get killed by the government should put a stop to the spread of that movement. But it wasn’t so with Jesus. Jesus’ death on the cross paved the way for his message to spread over the entire world, and in the end, be the ultimate hope for humanity. Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com. 

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The Miracles of Jesus

Jesus performed many miracles during his ministry on Earth. Often times, we try to explain the miracles so that they fit in our understanding of the natural world. In this episode we talk at length about how it’s ok for the miracles to be miraculous. We also welcome Josh Mandrell as a guest on the podcast. Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

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Jesus and the Law

What is the law? What does Jesus mean when he says he came to fulfill the law? Some very difficult questions get raised in this episode, as we discuss the nature of Jesus’ comments on the law, and how it still affects us today.  Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com. 

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Into the New Testament

Jesus fulfilled many Old Testament prophecies. Now, having read through the Old Testament, we see just how present Jesus was throughout history, even before he arrived in the flesh. But if there’s still any doubt, we kick off our New Testament section of the E100 reading plan with John 1:1, confirming that Jesus, in fact was and is a part of the eternal Godhead.   Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com. 

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Psalms and Proverbs

Today we talk about the Psalms and Proverbs. Of all the books of the bible, these two stand out as significantly different from the rest of the canon. Not only should we read them differently, but the way we apply them to our lives is different. Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.

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Repentance and Reconciliation

The story of David and Bathsheba is one of the most salacious stories in the old testament and runs the gamut of ways we can choose to ignore God’s path, but it ends with a powerful example of accountability, repentance and reconciliation. We also spend time talking about the powerful events surrounding Elijah and the Prophets of Baal. Reading the Elijah passage in the Holy Land – https://youtu.be/iA_GIGbA65Y?t=179 Do you have questions for us? Send an email to askgoingdeeper@gmail.com.  Order your copy of the E100 study guide – http://store.scriptureunionresources.com/the-essential-bible-book-e100/

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