Resisting the Serpent: How to Image God in a Snake-Bitten World (To Be Human Series)

Explore how understanding the serpent's influence from Genesis to today empowers us to break the cycle of sin and image God into the world. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the biblical narrative, revealing how humanity has repeatedly succumbed to the serpent's temptation and how Jesus provides a path to resist the powers at work. They address contemporary issues like gun violence and division within the church, emphasizing our role in embodying Jesus' teachings to overcome these challenges. Key Takeaways: The Serpent's Influence Throughout Scripture – Uncover how the serpent represents the powers that tempt humanity to define good and evil on our own terms. Imaging the Serpent vs. Imaging God – Understand the significance of our choices in reflecting either the serpent's ways or God's intentions in personal and communal life. Jesus as the One Who Defeats the Serpent – Learn how Jesus resisted temptation, embodying obedience and setting the ultimate example for us to follow. The Church's Role in Spiritual Warfare – Discover how unity, love, and resisting divisiveness are acts of spiritual warfare that enable us to crush the serpent under our feet. Addressing Modern-Day Challenges – Reflect on issues like gun violence and how the church can influence culture by truly living out Jesus' teachings. Resources Mentioned: Samuel Perry's Research on Religiosity and Gun Violence – @ProfSamPerry on Twitter Scripture References – Genesis 3 and 6, Romans 16:20 Previous Episodes in the Series – Voxology Podcast Join us in exploring how we can resist the serpent's influence and authentically image God in our lives. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to continue the conversation. As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to [email protected], and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! ETSY Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to [email protected], and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! ETSY Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy