The Retrobots are up to a little sassiness as we open the show. Chris is taking
some time off, but Nathan Caldwell has returned.
Meet the Hosts
Natthan shares abbout his recent Easter sermons, and a new scruipt that should
appear soon on his Team Jadeth Live podcast. Keith reviews the situation with
the recent visit from grandkids, and the ongoing need to have one who will be
around here for a while.
Returning to our temporary format for Dumb News, we read a few headlines and
talk about the dumb things that people do. Burping bartenders,
To transition, we talk about when to draw a line in sharing the love, and
gospel message of Christ. Obnoxious people who rant, and run away. Steamrolling
people who try to muddy the waters with topics they don't want to hear the
answers to, or give the chance to reply to any. The concept of throwing pearls
to swine, which can be found in Matthew 7, is also brought up.
Main Topic
Bible Survey 11: Sin is Hurtful to God
How does sin appear to God's way of seeing things? It's not pretty. In fact
it's stinky and gross. After a review of where our Bible Survey has taken us
thus far, we read the focus passage, Ezekiel 20:1-26
People had sought answers, but God refused to answer them. He tells the prophet
Ezekiel that through the history of the nation, starting from their captivity
in Egypt, and wandering in the wilderness, he has shown only good things, given
a good land, but all he has had in return is rebellion, and bad choices. The
people deserve to be wiped out, but he preserved them for his own glory and
satisfaction. His promises made to Abraham and Jacob are still in affect, and
he keeps his promises.
His laws are good, and direct us to honor him, and get along well with
eachother. God's glory includes being a witness and testimony to prove hjis
power even to the heathen nations.
A difficult teaching comes in the final statements in this focal passage. Does
God contridict himself after claiming to give good laws and gifts, does he say
he is now giving bad laws? It's a concept similar to warning a child to obey
the rule to be safe, but finally giving in to let them experience the bad law
they choose. Warning to not touch the hot stove, then letting hem touch to see
that it really is hot, including the potential consequences of that rebellious
decision.
God gives good rules, he warns, he gives plenty of chances, but in the end he
let's choose the god, rules, and consequences his people choose.
Bible Reading for New Christians
By Dr. Richard J. Krejcir
This Bible Reading Plan for those New to the Christian Faith - can be found at:
http://70030.netministry.com/ ;
<http://70030.netministry.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=33855&columnid=3801>
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