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Scott Keith and Dan Price discuss the complexities of the Book of Genesis, focusing on God's regret, Israel's idolatry, and the relationship between God and His people.
In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Dan Price discuss the complexities of the Book of Genesis, focusing on God's regret, Israel's idolatry, and the relationship between God and His people. They explore the incident of the golden calf, the nature of God's anger, and Moses' intercession on behalf of the Israelites. The conversation highlights the importance of reminding God of His promises and the consequences of turning away from holiness. 00:00 Introduction to Genesis and Its Mysteries 02:32 The Golden Calf: Idolatry and Its Consequences 05:24 God's Anger and Moses' Intercession 08:07. The Stiff-Necked People: A Pattern of Rebellion 10:28 Moses' Plea: Reminding God of His Promises 13:14 The Aftermath: Consequences of Idolatry 16:07. Conclusion: Faithfulness and God's Promises Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Coming Home for Christmas: 1517 Advent Devotional Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering…
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Hosts: Scott Keith, Dan Price
Topics covered
- God's regret
- Israel's idolatry
- Moses' intercession
- golden calf incident
- God's anger
- faithfulness
- consequences of idolatry
Keywords
- Genesis
- idolatry
- golden calf
- God's promises
- Moses
- intercession
- faithfulness
- consequences
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Books & works: Book of Genesis
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