Category: Deuteronomy
The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-16)
At the beginning of the first great sermon of Matthew’s gospel, Jesus identifies the blessed of the kingdom of heaven, presenting himself as the one bringing the good news foretold by Isaiah the prophet.
Led Up Into the Wilderness (Matthew 4)
Jesus is tempted in the wilderness and calls his first disciples.
Puzzling Further About Lot and His Daughters
I discuss further curious details of the perplexing story of Lot and his daughters in Genesis 19, following up my earlier episode.
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Lot’s Daughters Revisited
What is the significance of Lot’s daughters sleeping with their father after the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah? It is clear to me that this is not presented as commendable, but why is it included?
The White Stone (Revelation 2:17)
I discuss the symbolism of the white stone promised to the faithful in the letter to the angel of the church of Pergamum in Revelation 2.
Theopolis Podcast: The Tenth Word (Ten Words)
Peter Leithart and I conclude the Theopolis podcast series on the Ten Words, with an episode upon the tenth word—you shall not covet. Within it we explore the significance of the commandment and how it affords us a new vantage point from which we can see all of the others.
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Theopolis Podcast: The Ninth Word (Ten Words)
Peter Leithart and I continue the latest Theopolis podcast series on the Ten Words, focusing this week upon the ninth word—you shall not bear false witness. Within it we discuss the often neglected broader meaning of this commandment and deal with the morality of lying.
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Theopolis Podcast: The Eighth Word (Ten Words)
Peter Leithart and I continue the latest Theopolis podcast series on the Ten Words, focusing this week upon the eighth word—you shall not steal. Within it we discuss issues related to the meaning and true recognition of property.
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Theopolis Podcast: The Seventh Word (Ten Words)
Peter Leithart and I continue the latest Theopolis podcast series on the Ten Words, focusing this week upon the seventh word—you shall not commit adultery.
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