S2: Talking Snakes (Weird Stuff OT Vol 1)
Weird Stuff Old Testament Volume 1 (Jeff Voth & Nathan French)
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18m
The talking snake in Genesis 3 is a pivotal character that introduces chaos and disobedience into the story. It tempts Adam and Eve to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, leading to the fall of humanity. The snake represents cunning and deception, and its interaction with Adam and Eve highlights the consequences of disobedience and the need for redemption.
Up Next in Weird Stuff Old Testament Volume 1 (Jeff Voth & Nathan French)
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S3: Who are the Nephilim? (Weird Stuf...
In Genesis G, the term 'sons of God' refers to celestial beings who are part of God's divine court. The union of angels and human women led to the birth of a hybrid race called the Nephilim. These creatures seem to foster wickedness on the earth, ultimately leading to God’s judgment with the floo...
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S4: Ravaging Plagues (Weird Stuff OT ...
The mighty acts and plagues in the Exodus story serve multiple purposes. They demonstrate God's power and authority over Pharaoh and the Egyptian gods, they bring judgment upon Egypt for their oppression of the Israelites, and they serve as signs of God's presence and redemption for His people.
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S5: Unhinged Brutality (Weird Stuff O...
This episode delves into the book of Judges, focusing on some of its unusual chapters and the theme of individual morality. Jeff and Dr. French describe the time of the judges as immoral, chaotic, and idolatrous. They discuss the disturbing story in Judges 19, reflecting Israel's height of moral ...
