Tag: deception
October 8th: 1 Kings 22 and 2 Peter 1
June 12th: Joshua 9 and Luke 23:1-25
February 21st: Exodus 1 and Matthew 8:18-34
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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The Family of Abraham: Part 27—The Sale of Joseph
Today, I discuss the sale of Joseph into Egypt.
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The Family of Abraham: Part 20—Mandrakes and Poplar Rods
Today I discuss a couple of the strangest episodes in the story of Genesis: Rachel’s request for some of Leah’s mandrakes and Jacob’s taking of Laban’s flocks using—among other things—poplar rods.
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The Family of Abraham: Part 17—The Deception of Isaac
I discuss Genesis 27, where Isaac is deceived and Esau loses the blessing to Jacob.
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