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The Letter to the Hebrews
A New Commentary
The letter to the Hebrews was mentioned in relation to the book of Leviticus, highlighting how God had prepared his people for the worship he deserves through the sacrificial system. The speaker alluded to its importance in understanding the Old Testament in the context of the New Covenant.
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If you read The Letter to the Hebrews in context with the book of Leviticus, it's so illuminating how God had been preparing his people from the beginning to be able to give him the w...
— Episode: Day 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of...
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The letter to the Hebrews was mentioned in relation to the book of Leviticus, highlighting how God had prepared his people for the worship he deserves through the sacrificial system. The speaker alluded to its importance in understanding the Old Testament in the context of the New Covenant.
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If you read The Letter to the Hebrews in context with the book of Leviticus, it's so illuminating how God had been preparing his people from the beginning to be able to give him the worship that he truly, truly deserves.
Ancient Apocalypse of Ezra
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Ancient Apocalypse of Ezra
It was discussed as a historical book detailing the return of the Israelites from exile in Babylon to the Promised Land, fulfilling a prophecy of Jeremiah. It is mentioned that not everyone returned, and the book describes the process of rebuilding the temple.
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We're reading Ezra chapter one and two, which is our historical book
— Episode: Day 267: Indifference and Apathy (2024)
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Episode: Day 267: Indifference and Apathy (2024)
It was discussed as a historical book detailing the return of the Israelites from exile in Babylon to the Promised Land, fulfilling a prophecy of Jeremiah. It is mentioned that not everyone returned, and the book describes the process of rebuilding the temple.
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We're reading Ezra chapter one and two, which is our historical book
The book of Ezra chapter one the end of the Babylonian captivity in the first year of Cyrus King of Persia that the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished.
I thought also that he might be named in Isaiah, I'm going to double check on that get back to you because we have a few days with Ezra and the Amaya
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A Study of Haggai
This short book, only two chapters long, addresses the Israelites' apathy and lack of progress in rebuilding the temple sixteen years after their return. The prophet Haggai urges them to prioritize the temple's reconstruction, warning of consequences for their indifference.
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It's been 16 years since they've been back and they haven't even started constructing the temple.
— Episode: Day 267: Indifference and Apathy (2024)
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Episode: Day 267: Indifference and Apathy (2024)
This short book, only two chapters long, addresses the Israelites' apathy and lack of progress in rebuilding the temple sixteen years after their return. The prophet Haggai urges them to prioritize the temple's reconstruction, warning of consequences for their indifference.
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It's been 16 years since they've been back and they haven't even started constructing the temple.
Hedgeye only two chapters long so it's a second maybe shortest book of the Old Testament.
Haggai saying that you don't also don't have to be discouraged don't be long in the mouth you don't long in the face whatever don't be sad you can actually move forward God is calling you he's going to help you with this project and then thirdly reform your lives or else just like in ancient times just like in older times just like for your fathers and your fathers fathers and your mothers and your mothers mothers your evil will not end with you but will be passed on so reform now
The First and Second Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians (Ignatius Catholic Study Bible)
This reading focused heavily on the resurrection of Christ and the resurrection of the body, with the speaker emphasizing that if Christ did not physically rise, the faith of Christians would be futile.
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For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordan...
— Episode: Day 338: Death Defeated (2025)
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Episode: Day 338: Death Defeated (2025)
This reading focused heavily on the resurrection of Christ and the resurrection of the body, with the speaker emphasizing that if Christ did not physically rise, the faith of Christians would be futile.
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For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures...
Now if Christ is preached as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised. If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain, and your faith is in vain.
If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile, and you are still in your sins.
The last enemy to be destroyed is death.
Behold, I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed in a moment in the twinkling of an eye at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall all be changed.
The First and Second Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians (Ignatius Catholic Study Bible)
Chapter 13, known as 'The Way of Love,' was read, emphasizing that love is the greatest gift, while Chapter 14 discussed the spiritual gifts of prophecy and tongues.
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If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
— Episode: Day 337: The Importance of Love (2025)
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Episode: Day 337: The Importance of Love (2025)
Chapter 13, known as 'The Way of Love,' was read, emphasizing that love is the greatest gift, while Chapter 14 discussed the spiritual gifts of prophecy and tongues.
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If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
So faith, hope, love, abide, these three. But the greatest of these is love.
Make love your aim, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
The First and Second Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians (Ignatius Catholic Study Bible)
The reading discussed Paul's instruction on head coverings, emphasizing order rather than inferiority between men and women, using the Trinity as an analogy for co-equal but distinct roles. It also covered the proper, worthy reception of the Lord's Supper, noting that unworthy reception is profaning the body and blood of the Lord.
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But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ. The head of a woman is her husband and the head of Christ is God. [00:05:32.720 --> 00:05:56.220]
— Episode: Day 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2025)
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Episode: Day 336: The Council at Jerusalem (2025)
The reading discussed Paul's instruction on head coverings, emphasizing order rather than inferiority between men and women, using the Trinity as an analogy for co-equal but distinct roles. It also covered the proper, worthy reception of the Lord's Supper, noting that unworthy reception is profaning the body and blood of the Lord.
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But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ. The head of a woman is her husband and the head of Christ is God. [00:05:32.720 --> 00:05:56.220]
For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment upon himself. [00:08:11.380 --> 00:08:38.500]
Whoever therefore eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord. [00:08:11.380 --> 00:08:38.500]
The First and Second Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians (Ignatius Catholic Study Bible)
This reading focused heavily on the resurrection of Christ and the resurrection of the body, emphasizing that without the physical resurrection, faith is futile.
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If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain, and your faith is in vain.
— Episode: Day 338: Death Defeated (2025)
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Episode: Day 338: Death Defeated (2025)
This reading focused heavily on the resurrection of Christ and the resurrection of the body, emphasizing that without the physical resurrection, faith is futile.
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If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain, and your faith is in vain.
If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile, and you are still in your sins.
Behold, I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed in a moment in the twinkling of an eye at the last trumpet.
Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?
The First and Second Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians (Ignatius Catholic Study Bible)
The speaker reflected deeply on Paul's discussion of the 'thorn in his side,' noting that God's response was that His grace is sufficient because His power is perfected in weakness.
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And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from being too elated.
— Episode: Day 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2025)
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Episode: Day 344: The Thorn in Paul's Side (2025)
The speaker reflected deeply on Paul's discussion of the 'thorn in his side,' noting that God's response was that His grace is sufficient because His power is perfected in weakness.
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And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from being too elated.
But he said to me, my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Sheltering Mercy
Prayers Inspired by the Psalms (An Illustrated Devotional Prayer Book with 75 Daily Free-Verse Poetic Prayer Responses - One for Each of the 1st 75 Psalms)
The psalm, dedicated to the choir master, was recited, expressing thanksgiving to God and asserting that God is the one who executes judgment, lifting up one and putting down another.
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We give thanks to you, O God. We give thanks. We call on your name and recount your wondrous deeds.
— Episode: Day 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (20...
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Episode: Day 39: Slavery in the Old Testament (2026)
The psalm, dedicated to the choir master, was recited, expressing thanksgiving to God and asserting that God is the one who executes judgment, lifting up one and putting down another.
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We give thanks to you, O God. We give thanks. We call on your name and recount your wondrous deeds.
For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup with foaming wine well mixed. And he will pour a draft from it and all the wicked of the earth shall drain it down to the dregs.
Divine Reading
Psalm 85
Psalm 85 was read during the episode, focusing on a prayer for the restoration of God's favor, forgiveness, and salvation for the people.
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The Book of Psalms, Psalm 85. Prayer for the Restoration of God's Favor. To the Choir Master. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah.
— Episode: Day 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (202...
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Episode: Day 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2026)
Psalm 85 was read during the episode, focusing on a prayer for the restoration of God's favor, forgiveness, and salvation for the people.
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The Book of Psalms, Psalm 85. Prayer for the Restoration of God's Favor. To the Choir Master. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah.
Show us your merciful love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation. Let me hear what the Lord God will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints, to those who turn to him in their hearts.
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