Generational Scriptures

Season 5 Episode 7 – Genesis 30 : Fool Me Once …!!Coming Up! - 0:00Intro - 1:43Meet Pastor Ron Again - 2:22A’ight So Boom! - 3:02Read Genesis 30 1-8  - 8:36Rachel Gets Envious - Leah Bore ChildrenThe desire that she has for children - understoodGoes to Jacob instead of the LORD (the LORD controls wombs)Jacob’s response is anger? (Why not seek the LORD on her behalf like his dad)Rachel Gives her servant Bilhah to Jacob for childrenGives is crazy, sign of the timesBilhah Conceives and bore a sonRachel Names him - Son 5 - DanBilhah conceives again and bore a sonRachel Name him - Son 6 - NatphtaliRead Genesis 30 9-13 - 41:20Leah Ceased bearing childrenLeah Took and gave her servant ZilpahJacob as a wife (not said about Bilhah)Zilpah bore a sonLeah Names him - Son 7 - GadZilpah bore another sonLeah Names him - Son 8 - AsherRead Genesis 30 14-24 - 44:30The Mandrake situationDays of Wheat HarvestReuben (Leah’s First Born) found some mandrakesRachel sounds like Esau - Give me some of your son’s mandrakes (stew)Leah sounds like Jacob - You take my husband and my son’s mandrakesThey make a deal for the mandrakesTraded mandrakes for her husband (that’s crazy)Jacob returns and is told he was ‘hired’ for some ‘mandrakes’, he wentGod listened to Leah?? - When did she ask, was her asking for her husband asking for children?She Conceived and bore a son - Son 9 - IssacharShe conceived again and bore a son -  Son 10 - ZebulunShe also had a daughter named DinahNow it is Rachel’s turnGod remembered Rachel - remembered means what?God listened to her - when did she askShe conceived and bore a son - Son 11 - JosephMay the LORD add to me another son!Read Genesis 30 25-30 - 1:05:51As soon as, some immediacyJacob confronted Laban (confronted may be a strong word)Want to leave - Go home - with his wives and childrenLaban relays the all too familiar words of the PatriarchsThe Lord has blessed me because of youName your wages and I will give itJacob is not having itYour livestock has increased abundantly The LORD has blessed you wherever I worked (every step of the way)When shall I provide for my household (all of this is in the possession of Laban)Read Genesis 30 31-36 - 1:14:46Laban still trying to bargain from a place of strengthWhat shall I give you?Jacob is bargaining from a place of already offered effectivenessGrowing my own wealthProviding for my own familyI am doing you a favorJacob presents the planWill take the less desirable sheep, lamb and goats (black, speckled, striped and spotted)These are his wagesSpeaks of honesty - why has his honesty been questioned or because Laban is not to give him anything (the latter)Will answer for me later, when you look at my wages (the spotted, speckled, striped and black lambs, sheep and goats)Any livestock found not like that shall be counted as stolenThere is agreement that this is a good dealLaban being Laban gets the upper hand, probably trying to ensure that jacob cannot go anywhereRemoves all the striped, black, speckled and spotted livestock from his flocksGives them to his sonsPuts a 3 days journey between those and the flocks that Jacob is to tendRead Genesis 30 37-43 - 1:23:54Jacob did some stuffPeeled sticks Set the sticks in front of the flocks in the troughsThey bred when the came to the trough, they bred in front of the sticks andStriped, speckled, and spotted came forth - (What!!!???)Jacob separated the lambs and set the faces to Laban’s black and striped flocksJacob also identified the Stronger of the flockLay the sticks for them to breedWould not do this for the feebler of the flockThe feebler were Laban’s and the Stronger Jacob’sJacob increased in wealth (increased greatly) - Sounds like IsaacMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 5 Episode 6 – Genesis 29 : The Old Switcheroo!!Coming Up! - 0:00Intro - 1:54Meet Sheryl - 2:18A’ight So Boom! - 4:22Read Genesis 29 1-3 - 7:57Jacob’s Journey - The land of the people of the East (East again)A well is seen - flocks watered out of this wellThree flocks of sheep already thereLarge stone on the mouth of the wellWhen all the flocks arrivedShepherds (plural) would roll away the stoneWater the sheepPut the stone back when doneRead Genesis 29 4-8 - 11:56Jacob starts a conversationWhere you from? - HaranDo you know Laban? - YesHow is he doing? - Well Rachel mentioned - She is coming with the sheepIs Jacob mansplaining?Tells them what they should be doing with the sheepWe learn that Jacob has some agricultural skillsRead Genesis 2 9-14 - 23:05Rachel steps on the scene - Walkout music?While still speaking with them (suddenness)Told she was with her father’s sheepShe was a shepherdess Jacob greets Rachel - weird?Kisses herWeepsTells her who he is (guess it makes sense after this)Rachel’s response similar to Rebekah’s responseRant to Tell LabanLaban’s response is similar to his meeting of Abraham’s servant.Ran to meet himInvited him inMake a declaration - Surely you are a relative (Adam?) - identify Theft y’all?Stayed with him a monthRead Genesis 29 15-20 - 32:57A month has passed and Laban asks about wages - making it sound like he is not trying to take advantage of himLaban has two daughters we are introduced to themContrast of the daughters just like the sonsLeah described as having weak eyesRachel described as beautiful in form and appearanceJacob loves Rachel, there is that word again, and will work 7 years for herLaban says this is better than anyone else in this areaStay with meJacob served 7 yearsThey seemed like a few days, because he had love for her (this is different)Read Genesis 29 21-25 - 50:12Then - Seven years has passedGive me my wifeWe should be marriedI worked as we agreed onLaban puts together the marriage ceremonyAll the people of the placeMade a feastBut - Something is going on here that is not of the expectationLaban brought Leah to Jacob (not Rachel as agreed upon)Laban gave Zilpah to Leah for a servantJacob does not know until the next morningWhat is this you have done to me?Did I not serve you Rachel?Whey then have you deceived me?Jacob got a taste of what he delivered to Esau (Hairy)Read Genesis 29 26-30 - 55:20Laban is like - ‘It’s not me it’s you.This is how we do things, do not know how you all do thingsLaban uses the ‘Firstborn’ wordLaban gives an alternativeComplete another week (7 years)You can then marry RachelJacob completed another 7 yearsAnother marriage festival(?)Laban gave his daughter Rachel  to JacobJacob gave his female servant to Rachel - BilhahJacob went into RachelHe loved Rachel more than  LeahRepeats the 7 years (Rachel given on the promise or after the completion)Read Genesis 29 31-35 - 59:48The LORD ‘saw’ that Leah was hated - Actually treated her badly or that He just knows or bothThis causes the LORD to moveHe opened Leah’s wombHe did not open Rachel’s wombLeah conceived and bore …Son 1 Reuben - The LORD has looked upon my afflictionNow my husband will love meSon 2 Simeon - The LORD has heard that I am hatedSon 3 Levi - This time my husband will be attached to me - 3 sonsSon 4 Judah - This time I will praise the LORDThen she ceased bearingMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 5 Episode 5 – Genesis 28 : Chutes and Ladders!!Coming Up! - 0:00Intro - 1:52Meet Pastor Ron Again - 2:16A’ight So Boom! - 2:39Read Genesis 28 1-5 - 7:26Rebekah’s Plan WorkedIsaac Called Jacob?!Called him and blessed him, intended to and knew it was himYou must not take a wife from CanaanTold him where to go, who to look for and what to doGod Almighty (El Shaddai) Bless YouMake you a Company of PeoplesBlessing of Abraham (Take possession of the land)Isaac obeyed his fatherThis is not, however, a competing version of the blessing already granted (27:27–29); rather it expresses the patriarchal blessing in its historic terms (vv. 3–4; e.g., 16:10; 17:2, 6, 20; 22:17; 26:4, 24; 35:11; 48:4). K. A. Mathews, Genesis 11:27–50:26, vol. 1B, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2005), 439.To Isaac’s credit, the blessing he gives to his son is the blessing of Abraham. Victor P. Hamilton, The Book of Genesis, Chapters 18–50, The New International Commentary on the Old Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1995), 235.Read Genesis 28 6-9 - 44:29Esau Saw/Learned some thingsDid not want Jacob to do what he had doneThe Canaanite women did not please his parentsIn particular is fatherTried to rectify the situationStill not quite rightAt least in the family - but the rejected side of the familyRead Genesis 28 10-15 - 51:02Jacob has a Journey Ahead of Him (Beersheba to Haran)Looks like hundreds of milesHis travels take him to sundownJacob reaches ‘the place’ - identified with the definite article by the narratorESV notes the stone is ‘under his head’, this may also be ‘at his head’He has a dreamThis Dream is Crazy, In this Dream …Jacob sees a ladder(Behold) Reached from Earth to Heaven (Abode of God or stars)(Behold) Angels Ascending and Descending on it(Behold) The LORD stood above the ladder and spoke to Jacob (this means the Abode of God?Introduces himself - You will know who is speaking to youGives the Promise of Abraham to Jacob and his offspringThen gets personalI am with you wherever you goI will keep you wherever you goI will bring you back to this land (the land that I promised)If I said it will come to passRead Genesis 28 16-22 - 1:04:47Jacob wakes up with some RevelationsSurely (without a doubt) the LORD is in this place (align with His Omnipresence), I was unawareHow awesome is this place (think of all he saw and heard)Considers this the house of God and the gate of heavenBethel signified to Jacob the assurance of God’s superintendence and imminence. K. A. Mathews, Genesis 11:27–50:26, vol. 1B, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2005), 453.Setup a marker where he sleptThe significance of the pillar (stone with oil on it) - sanctified it for the location?Named the place where he sleptCalled it Betel (House of God)Narrator identifies the previous name as Luz A vow, is not the normal responseThe usual response is a question (Abraham) or obedienceDoes this tell us anything about Jacob?Contents of the vowIf (does not sound confident)God keeps me (be with me, keep me, bring me back in peace)Then (this is conditional)The LORD shall be my GodThe stone shall be God’s house (?)Will give a tenth of all you give meMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 5 Episode 4 – Genesis 27:  Stolen Blessings!!Coming Up! - 0:00Intro - 1:50Meet Pastor Ron - 2:46A’ight So Boom! - 4:27Read Genesis 27 1-4 - 10:17 Some time has passed since we last saw IsaacWhen Isaac was OldHis eyes dim (blind)Called his favorite son Esau (loved him for his food)Here I Am - same words that Isaac said to Abraham on Gen 22Told Esau what he wanted to do - Bless HimReady to appoint his successorI am old (announcement)I do not know how many days I have left (immediacy)Bring me a meal of the food that I loveBless you before I dieRead Genesis 27 5-13 - 26:02Rebekah Ear Hustling - Just Like SarahExplains to Jacob what she heardShe knows more than all the people in this passageBegins a plan with her knowledgeYou will take it to himIsaac will bless ‘my’ sonJacob’s response - ‘Hold On Now’Dad is not stupid (compensates for lack of sight with other senses)Consequences if I am outMom takes all the responsibilityLet your curse be on me (any outcome or just if Isaac curse him)Go do what I told youRead Genesis 27 14-17 - 1:05:53Let;s Do This!Jacob goes to get the Goats (went, took, brought)Rebekah prepares the mealPreparing for anythingLet’s take his clothes (best clothes in the house)Let’s make Jacob hairy with goat fur (hands and neck) The Puppet Master - abusing the knowledge she hasRead Genesis 27 18-25 - 1:11:09Jacob brings the foodIsaac starts with the questions - Who are you?Jacob’s 1st lie - I am EsauJacob’s 2nd lie - I did as you told meIsaac’s second questions - How did you get it so quicklyJacob’s 3rd lie - The LORD your God granted me successIsaac’s first test - I want to feel youThe goat fur comes in handyIsaac notes the voice but overlooks itIsaac asks again who are youJacob lies again - I AmIsaac eats and drinks Proceeds to bless JacobGenesis 27 26-29 - 1:20:35One last Test - The Smell TestThe smell of Esau leads into the blessingThe smell of a field (smelled like outside?)The LORD has blessedThe formal blessingAbundance - Dew of Heaven, fatness of the earth, plenty of grain and wineStature/Honor - Peoples serve you, mother’s sons bow down to youNational Implications - Blessings and Curses, you get what you giveRead Genesis 27 30-33 - 1:31:05The ImmediacyIsaac was too late to catch Jacob and stop JacobJacob had scarcely left the room (can you imagine them crossing paths and Jacob seeing Isaac with the food, knowing what he had done, sinister)Esau did what was expectedHe is EsauHe caught the gameHe cooked the foodIsaac Visibly upsetAll the liesWhose foodWho was itWho was blessed“Yes and he shall be blessed”A finality about itCan’t change it Read Genesis 27 34-40 - 1:37:35Esau’s reaction to the news of the blessingExceedingly great and bitter cryBless me, even me also - the same level of blessing as Jacob?Jacob can’t - He blessed the brother alreadyDoes not use Jacob’s nameNothing else to give - blessed with all the land and all the honorEsau blames Jacob - twiceJacob’s name fits himTricked him twice (birthright and blessing)The Blessing covers all that he could positively bless his son withWe get the meaning of the blessingBlessed with all that, what else is thereEsau asks for any blessingJacob manufactures an anti-blessingAway from the fatness of the earth shall your dwelling beAway from the dew of heaven on highYou will have to fight for all you will haveYou shall serve your brother(the positive?) when you grow restless you shall break his yoke from your neckRead Genesis 27 40-46 - 1:48:20Esau’s anger is kindledMom to the rescue - she has the knowledge and hears everythingSmoothes it over with IsaacMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 5 Episode 3 – Genesis 26: Deja Vu!Coming Up! - 0:00Intro - 1:54Meet Nere!! - 2:22A’ight So Boom! - 4:03Read Genesis 26 1-5 - 9:46Another famine in the land (Previous one of note was during Abraham’s life)Familiar face and Familiar PlaceGerarKing AbimelechKing of the PhilistinesThe LORD told Isaac not to go to EgyptDwell in the land that I shall tell youBlessing like his father?Sojourn in this land (Gerar)I will be with youI will bless youI will establish the oath that I swore to Abraham your fatherI will multiply your offspringI will give your offspring all these landsIn your offspring all the nations of the earth shall be blessedBecause Abraham obeyed my voiceBecause Abraham kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my lawsRead Genesis 26 6-11 - 25:23Isaac settled in Gerar as the LORD said - Listened so a blessingHere we go again - My wife is my sisterMen of the place asked, not the kingThinking the men of the place would kill himRebekah was attractive in appearanceThey are found outAfter they had been there a long time (did anyone take Rebekah - nope)King Abimelech saw them through a windowIsaac is laughing (fondling) Rebekah - Brothers and Sisters do not do thisAbimelech called Isaac outIsaac called to task - Why call her your sisterIsaac tells Abimelech why - Die because of herWhat is this you have done to us? - but nothing happened, because no one abducted herOne of the people might lay with Rebekah (none did to this point)Would have brought guilt on us, back to Abraham and AbimelechAbimelech warned all the people, whoever touches this man or his wife will dieRead Genesis 26 12-16 - 40:54Isaac Worked the LandSower and Reaped100 fold in the same year (both show the blessing of the LORD)The LORD blessed himHe became richHe gained more and more until he became very wealthyHe had flocks, hears and many servantsThe Philistines were being grimeyFilled the wells with earthWells that Abraham dugAbimelech tells him to leave - you are much mightier than we (Treaty Done?)Read Genesis 26:17-22 - 47:18Isaac settled in the Valley or Gerar (where is this in relation to Gerar)Isaac redug the wells of his father - Gave them the names his father gave themDug some wells in the valley that were contestedEsek - They contended with himSitnah - They quarreled over itDug the third well and no quarrel or fuss over it - called in RehobothFor now the LORD has made room for usWe shall be fruitful in the landRead Genesis 26 23-25 - 55:42From the Valley of Gerar they go to BeershebaThe LORD appeared to Isaac the night they movedReminder of Who He (The LORD is)Told him to Fear NotTold him I am with youI will bless youI will multiply your offspringFor Abraham sakeIsaac builds and altarIsaac called upon the name of the LORDPitched his tent thereDug a wellRead Genesis 26 26-33 - 57:12Abimelech meets Isaac - takes Ahuzzath and PhicolIsaac has questions, you hate me and sent me away from youThey ‘plainly’ see that the LORD has been with youWe want to make a pact between usBetween You and UsMake a covenant with youYou will do us no harm for in return to how we have not touched you, we sent you away in peaceYou are now blessed of the LORD (like they had something to do with the blessing?)Isaac showed hospitality - Made them a feastIn the morning they exchanged oaths (the covenant)Note the reversal - Isaac sent them on their wayIsaac’s servants dug another well and found waterIsaac called it ShibaThe city is Beersheba to this day (or that day)Read Genesis 26 34-35 - 1:10:07Esau causing problems for everyoneTook a wife - Judith a Hittite womanTook another wife - Basemath a Hittite womanThey made life bitter for Isaac and rebekahMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 5 Episode 2 – Genesis 25 : On to the Next One!Coming Up! - 0:00Intro - 4:26Meet Kayla Again - 4:57A’ight So Boom! - 6:08Read Genesis 25 1-6 - 14:26Abraham Got Himself another WifeyHer name was KeturahShe bore him children, 5 in totalWe only get the children of 2 of his children from KeturahMakes a point of noting all that Abraham had was given to IsaacThese are concubine-wives (Keturah and Hagar)Their sons were given giftsThey were sent away from Isaac to the EastRead Genesis 25 7-11 - 22:34Abraham dies at 175 as one blessed by God (live to a good old age Gen 15:15)Breathed his lastDied in a good old age (Gen15:15)An old man full of yearsHe was gathered to his people - realm of the deadIsaac and Ishmael buried himCave of MachpelahField of Ephron, son of Zohar, the HittiteFacing Mamre (Another field Abraham brought)Buried with Sarah his wifeGod blessed Isaac, lived at Beer-lahai-roiNot a man, but God blessed himConferring the blessing from Abraham to IsaacRead Genesis 25 12-18 - 35:56Generations of IshmaelRecaps who he is (Abraham’s son via hagar) -makes a point of him not being the chosen sonIshmael had a good number of sons - 12 sonsThey have villages, they have camps,  they have tribesIshmael lived 137 yearsWhere they lived (his sons?)Dwelt from Havilah to ShurEast of EgyptToward assyriaSettled in the Face of all his brothers? - against everyone (Gen 16:12)Read Genesis 25 19-26 - 45:58The Generations of IsaacIsaac married Rebekah at 40Prayed to the LORD because she was barrenThe LORD answersRebekah has some craziness with her pregnancy - prays and is answeredTwo Nations are in your wombTwo Peoples will be separated from your body One shall be stronger than the otherThe Older shall serve the YoungerTime to Give BirthThere were twinsThe first child birthed was red and hairy -  called him Esau (Edom)The second child birthed was holding Esau’s heel - called him JacobIsaac was 60 years old when they were bornRead Genesis 25 27-34 - 1:01:06They grew up - The differencesEsau a skillful hunter, a man of the fieldJacob a quiet man, dwelling in tentsParents differed in their loveIsaac Loved Esau - foodRebekah Loved JacobJacob was cooking stewEsau came in form the fieldAsked for some red stew, was exhausted Jacob, sell me your birthright now (stew for birthright)Esau did it (exaggerating?)Esau swore his birthright to JacobJacob gave him some breadBread and lentil stewThus Esau despised his birthright

Season 5 Episode 1 – Genesis 24 - My Girl, My Girl, My Girl!! Coming UpIntroLillian Is Back!Read Genesis 24 1-4 - 4:04Abraham Current SituationAbraham is now thinking about a wife for his sonWants him to swear about a wife for his sonRead Genesis 24 5-9 - 12:24Servants QuestionsAbaraham’s ResponseReleases the servant from his oath if a woman does not want to return with himReiterates not to take his son back there - why?The servant places his hand under Abraham’s thigh and swearsRead Genesis 24 10-14 - 20:25The servant prepares for the trip - Is this the bride price?Arose and went to Nahor (a town in Haran from Genesis 11?)Servant said a prayer (petition?)The ask of the servant - This is how I want it to go.Read Genesis 24 15-21 - 31:14The immediacy of the answered prayer (before the prayer was finished)Rebekah comes on the sceneDescription of RebekahEvents are set in motionServant watched her intently (couldn’t believe his eyes?)Read Genesis 24 22-28 - 39:15He obviously took some gold from his master’s houseServant has questionsThe Servant thanked for LORDShe told her mother’s householdRead Genesis 24 29-33 - 42:35We meet LabanLaban saw the man at the springLaban was very graciousThe servant has something to sayRead Genesis 24 34-44 - 47:49Abraham Situation - Again - Calls us back to Gen 12 and His leaving from Egypt and GerarWhy I am here - Tells what Abraham told himWhat if she doesn’t follow meHis Prayer to the LORDRead Genesis 24 45-51 - 51:08Recaps the Event at the Spring and WellAsks if Laban is going to honor Abraham’s requestLaban and Bethuel answerRead Genesis 24 52-54 - 55:04The Servant Worships the LORDThe Servant has other stuff to give RebekahGave Rebekah’s Brother and Mother Costly Ornaments (Royal gifts) - Identified Abraham as royaltyThe servant and those with him ate and drank and spent the nightWas ready to go in the morning (Send me on my way)Read Genesis 24 55-61 - 58:19Brother and Mother said Hold UpDon’t Delay me - Was going to wait the 10 daysAsked Rebekah and she agreed to leave nowRebekah blessed by her Brother and MotherThey left, the women rode the camels and followed the ServantRead Genesis 24 62-67 - 1:07:21Isaac returns from Beer-lahai-roiSees the camels coming while meditating in the fieldRebekah asks about IsaacServant told Isaac all that he didIsaac and Rebekah were marriedIsaac loved her (feeling and action?)Isaac was comforted after his mother’s deathMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Coming Up 0:00Welcome BackHas Genesis 1-23 Come up since we ended Season 4What are we covering in our 4th season?Genesis Chapters 24 to 36Based on Season 1, 3 and 4  what are you looking forward to in these chapters?What do we know about Isaac and Jacob?What’s the best way for people to interact with us?Any suggestions for people following along with us this season?Final ThoughtsSign OffMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Coming Up! - 0:00Intro! - 1:03Meet Wanda! - 2:31A’ight So Boom! - 3:35Genesis 12–23: 15 Difficult (?) Multiple-Choice Questions - 6:301. In Genesis 12, what specific promise did God make to Abram concerning those who blessed or cursed him?A. They would be forgotten by GodB. They would share in his inheritanceC. God would bless those who bless Abram and curse those who curse him D. They would be numbered among his descendants2. When Abram entered Egypt (Gen 12), what motivated him to say Sarai was his sister?A. He feared Pharaoh would kill him for her sake B. He wanted to test Sarai’s loyaltyC. God commanded him toD. Sarai insisted on the deception3. According to Genesis 13, what reason did Abram give Lot for separating their flocks?A. Lot had quarreled with Abram’s servantsB. The land could not support both of them C. God told Abram to move southD. Lot wanted to go to Sodom4. In Genesis 14, which king is identified as the “king of Salem” and “priest of God Most High”?A. BeraB. Melchizedek C. TidalD. Amraphel5. What did Abram give to Melchizedek in Genesis 14?A. Half of the recovered goodsB. A tenth of everything C. His best servantsD. A burnt offering6. In Genesis 15, what sign did God use to confirm His covenant with Abram?A. A rainbowB. A burning torch passing between pieces of animals C. A dream of stars and sandD. The circumcision of Abram7. In Genesis 16, why did Sarai give Hagar to Abram?A. To fulfill God’s promise more quickly B. Because Hagar was her sisterC. Because Abram requested itD. Because Hagar volunteered8. What was the age of Abram when God changed his name to Abraham?A. 75B. 86C. 99 D. 1009. In Genesis 17, what was the covenant sign that every male descendant of Abraham was to bear?A. Circumcision B. A mark on the foreheadC. Sacrifice of a lambD. A burnt offering each new moon10. In Genesis 18, what question did Sarah ask to herself upon hearing she would have a son?A. “Shall I indeed bear a child, now that I am old?” B. “Has the Lord truly spoken to my husband?”C. “Why does the Lord visit us in our tent?”D. “How can this be, since I am barren?”11. When Abraham pleaded for Sodom, what was the lowest number of righteous people for which he asked the Lord to spare the city?A. 20B. 15C. 10 D. 512. What did Lot’s wife do that led to her becoming a pillar of salt?A. She laughed at God’s commandB. She looked back at Sodom C. She tried to take her possessionsD. She ran in the wrong direction13. In Genesis 20, what did Abimelech claim when God appeared to him in a dream about Sarah?A. “I have not touched her.” B. “She is my wife.”C. “I am innocent of this matter.”D. “Abraham deceived me.”14. What was the name Abraham gave to the place where God provided the ram in place of Isaac?A. BethelB. Beer-lahai-roiC. Jehovah-jireh (The Lord Will Provide) D. El-Shaddai15. According to Genesis 23, from whom did Abraham buy the cave of Machpelah for Sarah’s burial?A. LotB. AbimelechC. Ephron the Hittite D. Mamre the AmoriteAnswer Key (Quick Reference)1-C 2-A 3-B 4-B 5-B 6-B 7-A 8-C 9-A 10-A 11-C 12-B 13-A 14-C 15-CChapter SummaryChapter 12 - Keep On Pushing!! - 24:37Chapter 13 - Now, Walk It Out!! - 27:54 - Card @ 32:42 (Egypt BreadBasket)Chapter 14 - Cotton-Eyed Joe!! - 34:11Chapter 15 - How Will I Know!! - 40:43Chapter 16 - Somebody’s Watching me!! - 49:17Chapter 17 - Cut Me Mick!! - 1:00:01Chapter 18 - Three Is the Magic Number!! - 1:05:12Chapter 19 - It’s Raining Sulfur and Fire!! - 1:11:15Chapter 20 - Give Her Back!! - 1:21:01Chapter 21 - WeHadABabyItsABoy!! - 1:31:01Chapter 22 - The Akedah (Binding of Isaac)!! - 1:33:54Chapter 23 - It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye!! - 1:38:14What did we learn about Abraham? - 1:41:54What did we learn about the LORD? - 1:44:59Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 4 Episode 11 – Genesis 22: The Akedah (Binding of Isaac)!!Coming Up! 0:00Intro! - 0:59Meet Kayla! - 2:02A’ight So Boom! - 4:08Read Genesis 22 1-4 - 9:55 After these things happenedPregnancy and Birth of IsaacPutting out of Hagar and IsmaelAfter the LORD spoke with HagarGod Tested AbrahamFirst time this has been mentionedWhat is a test from God’s perspectiveSpecial note that God is the subject (source) of the test and Abraham the object. So the objective of the test is what The God desires. God called for Abraham, by nameAbraham answered as available (Here I am)God Tells Abraham what He wants him to do - three commandsTake - No mistaking which son God is talking about (imperative)Your sonYour only son IsaacWhom you loveGo - Tells where to go (land of Moriah) (imperative)A Mountain that I will show youOffer - Tells him what to do once he gets there (imperative)Offer your sonAs a burnt offering (No mistaking what this offering will entail) Abraham obeys (as he has always done, when called directly)Rose early in the morningSaddled his donkeyTook two of his young men with himTook IsaacTook the wood for the burnt offeringThen he left to the place where God told himAbraham travelsThree days laterAbraham lifted up his eyes (again)Saw the place he was goingRead Genesis 22 5-10 - 24:21Abraham states what will happenYoung men stay with the donkeyI and the boy (me and Isaac) will go over thereWe will worshipWe will come again to you (lying, prophecy, faith,?)Need the items for the offeringLaid the wood on Isaac - the offeringTook the fire and the Knife - the offererThey went together (just them)Isaac has some questions (he has seen this before)FatherHere I am, my sonWhere is the lamb?Knows that something is not right - saying what we are all thinkingAbraham answers profoundlyGod will provide for Himself the lambGod providesProvided for HimselfA lamb for a burnt offeringThey went together - againGetting everything setup - this detail thoThey reached the place that God told them Abraham built the altar (what did this entail)Abraham laid the wood in orderAbraham bound Isaac (Isaac seemed a willing participant)Abraham laid Isaac on top of the woodTime to do the doAbraham reached out his handAbraham took the knife (no question about the intent)Read Genesis 22 11-14 - 38:59But (adversative) the Angel of the LORD called to AbrahamCalled from HeavenAbraham, Abraham - really wants your attentionHere I am (the third time)Change in plan from the LORDDon’t lay your hand on the boyDon’t do anything to himNow, I know that you (Abraham)  fear God (This was indeed a Test)Seeing you have not withheld your son from meThe lamb providedHe lifted up his eyes (again)Behold, a ram was behind him caught by his hornsAbraham took the ramAbraham offered the ram as a burnt offeringAbraham names the placeThe name is - The Lord will provideToday called “On the mount of the LORD is shall be providedRead Genesis 22 15-19 - 57:21Angel of the LORD called againCalled a second timeSays “By myself have I sworn” - nothing higher, his own characterBecause you have done this (not withheld your son)I will surely bless youI will surely multiply youYour offspring shall possess the gate of his enemiesIn Your offspring all the nations of the earth shall be blessedAll because you have obeyed my voiceThis is all before Abraham returned to the young menThey went to Beersheba and lived at BeershebaRead Genesis 22 20-24 - 1:09:28Abraham’s extended familyMilcah has born children to Nahor (Abraham’s Brother)Uz his firstbornBuz his brotherKemuel the father of AramChesedHazoPildashJidlaphBethuel (fathered Rebekah)Nahor’s concubine bore to him (Reumah)TebahGahamTahashMaacahMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 4 Episode 10 – Genesis 21: WeHadABabyItsABoy!!Coming Up! - 0:00Intro! - 1:05Meet Misan! - 2:48A’ight So Boom! - 5:22Read Genesis 21 1-7 - 9:30Birth of IsaacThe LORDvisited Sarah - just as promisedConceptionBore Abraham a son in his old ageJust as was spoken to himAbrahamCalled his name, Isaac (his son, born to him, Sarah bore him)Circumcised his son at 8 days old (a Command of God, a sign of the covenant the LORD made with Abraham)Abraham was 100 years oldSarah SaidGod has made laughter for meEveryone who hears will laugh over meI nurse childrenI have borne Abraham a sonRead Genesis 21 8-11 - 18:33It’s Weaning Day!!!! - What’s the significance?The Child grewThe child was weanedAbraham made a great feast on the daySomeone’s not happyBut (as opposed to the happy feast)My man was just laughingThis time a demand to AbrahamCast out this slave woman, with her sonWorried about him being an heir with IsaacNow Abraham’s not happy (this is still his son)Read Genesis 21 12-14 - 26:21The LORD speaks to Abraham (wonder if Abraham solicited the LORD)Don’t be upset for the boy or the slave womanDo what Sarah saysIsaac is the chosen son, your offspring will go through himAnd I will make a nation of your son IshmaelBecause he is your offspring (Abraham’s offspring)Abraham actsRose early in the morning (Abimelech?)Gave bread and water to HagarSent her with the child, awayShe departed in the wilderness of BeershebaRead Genesis 21 15-21 - 33:44The water has run outShe put Ishmeal in on place (in the shade)She went somewhere else to sit (a bowshot)Do not want to see the death of my childShe weptThe LORD intervenes for Hagar againHeard the voice of the boy (Ishmael in travail also)No dialogue - questions asked but no answerWhat troubles you HagarCommands givenUp!Lift up the boyHold him fast with your handPromise retold (I will make him a great nation) - Told to Abraham and HagarThe LORD providesOpens her eyes to a well of water (in too much despair to see?)She filled the skinGave the boy a drinkIshamel lives onFuture narrative - God was with the boy (Joseph like?)He lived in the wildernessBecame and expert with the bowHe lived in the wilderness or Paran (not in Paran)Was married to a wife from EgyptRead Genesis 21 22-24 - 44:04TreatyAbimelech and Phicol (Command of Abimelech’s army)Recognized that ‘God is with you in all that you do.’Wants Abraham to swear - worried about Abraham?Swear to me by God (your God)You will be straight up with me, my descendants, my posterity (progeny)Why - Cause, I was really nice to youAbraham agreedRead Genesis 21 25-31 - 55:31Abraham reproved (brought an argument to) AbimelechAbout a well of waterAbimelech’s servants seized itAbimelech did not know about this (going to give him the benefit of the doubt)Abraham again takes the initiative to address the issueTook sheep and oxen (did they just exchange animals) gave them to AbimelechThe two made a covenant (agreement)Abraham’s not doneSet apart 7 ewe lambsGives them to Abimelech as a witness that he dug this well Place called Beersheba - because there both of them swore an oathRead Genesis 21 32-34 - 1:06:44Covenant made between Abimelech and AbrahamAbimilech and Phicol left to PhilistineAbraham planned a Taramisk treeAbraham called upon the name of the LORDThe Everlasting God (Covenant made with the families and their posterity)Abraham sojourned (an alien in the land) many days in the land 

Season 4 Episode 9 – Genesis 20: Give Her Back!Coming Up! - 0:00Intro! - 1:38Jasmine’s Tea! - 4:17A’ight So Boom! - 7:19Read Genesis 20 1-2 - 12:49Abraham on the moveJourneyed - moved from where he wasToward the Negev (South?)Sojourned in Gerar (Sojourned)Not again Apparently in another king’s land (thus sojourning)Abraham calls Sarah his sisterAbimelech takes SarahRead Genesis 20 3-7 - 22:43God came to Abimelech (what does abimelech mean)In a dream by nightMade a statement (you are a dead man)Tells him why (Sarah)Abimelech had not approached herAbimelech is scared and respondsAppealing to the Lord (Adonai) Justice (innocent)He himself told me their relation (sister not wife)She herself told me their relation (brother not husband)I acted on the truth that I knewIntegrity of my heartInnocence of my handsGod responds to Abimelech in a dream (continuation)What the LORD knows (of course he knows, event the motive of the heart)In the integrity of your heart (good or bad)The LORD kept Abimelech from acting (I kept you)This would have been a sinThis sin would have been against the GodI did not let you touch her God tells Abimelech what to doReturn the man’s wife (Abraham’s)Abraham is a prophet (First Mention of Prophet)So that he will pray for youIf this happens you will not dieDon’t do it you will dieAll who are yours will dieRead Genesis 20 8-10 - 39:45The MorningEarly in the morning (must have hit him hard)Called his servants told them about the dream and they were afraid (right response)Tells them the truth Call’s Abraham and questions him (all in the context of adultery)What have you done to us? (not just the king but everyone)How have I sinned against you?What did you see? - What prompted you to do this thing?Abimelech is blaming Abraham for Bringing a great sin on his kingdomDoing things to Abimelech that should not be doneRead Genesis 20 11-13 - 56:46Abraham’s responseThere is no fear of God  ‘AT ALL’ in this place - so I had to ( Says who?)Because of that they will kill me because of my wifeI really did not  lieShe is my sister, like really, but she is kinda my wife also (Later condemned - Lev 18:9, 11; 20:17; Deut 27:22; Ezek 22:11)Bringing God into this (catching strays?) - If he left me there?God caused me to wander from my father’s house (really tho?)Bringing Sarah into this (A plan from the jump)This is a kindness you must do to me (a command?)Every place we go you say “He is my brother”Read Genesis 20 14-16 - 1:12:20Pharaoh did the same thing (sort of)?Pharaoh gave to Abram prior to knowing who Sarah really was (to win favor)Abimelech took (like Sarah?) sheep and oxen, male and female servantsGave them to AbrahamReturned SarahOpened his land to Abraham, dwell where you wantPharoah did not do this (as far as we know)1000 pieces of silver to “Sarah’s Brother” (Abraham)Attests to Sarah’sInnocence in the eyes for all who are with youVindicated before everyoneRead Genesis 20 17-18 - 1:24:15Abraham PraysAbraham prayed to GodGod answered Abraham’s prayersGod healed his wife (so they were already sick)Female servants so they bore children (hints at the LORD’s ability to open and close wombs)Role reversalAbraham is the upstanding one interceding for AbimelechAbimelech is under judgment of the LORD

Season 4 Episode 8 – Genesis 19: It’s Raining Sulfur and Fire!!Coming Up!! - 0:00Intro!! - 1:22Jasmine’s Tea!! - 3:45Aight So Boom!! - 13:50Read Genesis 19 1-3 - 18:42Two angels arrive at Sodom in the evening (aliens to the city of Sodom)Lot was sitting at the gateRose to meet themBowed himself to them (face to the earth)Asked that the angels come to his houseThe angels refused the hospitality (really seems like something else)Lot urges them and they stayLot made a feastBaked Unleavened BreadThey ateRead Genesis 19 4-11 - 29:59Before they could get to sleepMen of the city of Sodom Come to Lot’s houseAll of them (Young and Old)All the people to the last manSurrounded the houseThey know that there are “me” at Lot’s houseWhere are theyDemand they be brought out to themThat they may “know them” - what in the blazes, do they do this to all guestsLot tries to get them to move on (not good enough compared to Abraham, in better standing than the men of Sodom)Implores them not to act wickedly (pointing back to their sin and the outcry against themCalls them brothers (interesting choice of words) - Did Lot try to turn everyone away?Offers his virgin daughters - Wait what!!!They are under my roof, so I am responsible for themCrowd turns on LotStand BackYou are not even from here, now you want to judge us (wicked comment?)We are going to mess you up moreThe Angels save LotPull him back in the houseStruck blindness on all those at the entranceThey wore themselves out groping for the doorRead Genesis 19 12-14 - 1:00:06The Angels speak to Lot about anyone else here he has (these are angels who are not all knowing)Goes through family membersGoes through anyone else in the cityDaughters were to marry some men there - told them to leave but they thought he was being funny (like people did Noah?)We are about to destroy this placeThe outcry is greatThe LORD has sent us to destroy itRead Genesis 19 15-22 - 1:15:08Morning comes alongAngels urges Lot to leave with his wife and daughtersIf they don’t then they will be swept away with the cityLot lingers (Why tho?)They seized them (like by force)Brought him out Set him outside the cityMen (Angels) warn them as they leaveEscape for your lifeDo not look back or stop anywhere in the valleyLot just go!No not to the hillsYou have shown me favorYou have shown me a great kindnessGoing to the hills the disaster will overtake meLet me go to this little cityPermission grantedWill not overthrow the city you are talking aboutGet there quickly can’t do anything until you arriveThe little city is ZoarRead Genesis 19 23-29 - 1:21:35Lot and his family got to Zoar the next dayThe LORD rained on Sodom and GomorrahSulfur and fire from the LORD out of heavenHe overthrewThe citiesThe ValleyAll the inhabitants of the citiesWhat grew on the groundLot’s wife (when did he get marriedShe was behind himShe looked backShe became a pillar of saltAbraham went to check it outBack to the discussion place with the LORDLooked down on to where Sodom and Gomorrah wasSmoke like a furnaceThe recapGod destroyed the citiesGod remembered Abraham and sent Lot outRead Genesis 19 30-38 - 1:34:53Lot went and lived in the hills (where the men were pointing them initially)Was afraid to live in ZoarLived in a cave with his daughters (marriageable daughters)The daughters hatched a planGet dad drunkLay with him Have his children (Comparable to Tamar?)The children became the Moabites and the AmmonitesMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 4 Episode 7 – Genesis 18: Three is the Magic Number!!!Coming Up! - 0:00Intro! - 1:20Aight So Boom! - 3:55Read Genesis 18 1-5 - 8:01Three MenWe are told the Lord visits Abraham - consistent with where we last got an address in Ch 13Abraham sees three menLifts his eyes - He lifted up his eyes and lookedBehold (surprise?)In front of himAbraham greets the 3 menRuns to meet them (excited much)Bows to the groundAddresses one of them as Lord (Adon)Ask them to stay with a qualifier (favor in your sight)Shows hospitalityWash your feetRest under the tree (oak of Mamre)I’ll get you some breadThey decide to stayRead Genesis 18 6-8 - 19:46Abraham is not messing aroundEverything is done quicklySarah to make cakes, quicklyAbraham ran to pick a calfYoung man prepared it quicklyEverything is qualityThree Seahs of fine flour for cakesCalf is tender and goodCurds and Milk (are these delicacies)Abraham humbled before these threeSee this from the time of meeting themAbraham runs to themAbraham asks if it is OK that they stayAbraham just stands by while they eat (is he literally standing?)Read Genesis 18 9-15 - 31:04At some point they asked about SarahThe LORD States the happening to SarahNext YearI will returnSarah will have a sonSarah hears this and responds (eavesdropping?)Laughs - Like AbrahamMakes a snarky(?) remarkAfter I am worn outMy Lord (Adon) is oldNow shall I have pleasureShe wasn’t as quiet as she thought (really the LORD knows all)Asks Abraham about her laughingAsks her questionsWhy did she laugh and say?Is Anything to hard for the LORDThe LORD restates the planNext Year (the appointed time - interesting, so not just waiting to wait, this time was appointed by the only one who can do that)I will returnSarah will have a sonThe last back and Forth (I did not, Yes you did)Read Genesis 18 16-21 - 53:15They get ready to leave and Abraham see them outDiscussion (with who) - Asking a QuestionShall I hide from AbrahamWhat I am about to doIdentifies why He should notSeeing that (interesting, future focus) Abraham shall surely becomeWhat the LORD is doing with AbrahamMaking him a mighty and great nationAll nations of the earth shall be blessed in himI have chosen himThat he may … The expected result … CommandHis childrenHis household after himCommanding them to keep the way of the LORDDoing righteousnessDoing justiceSo that the LORD may bring to Abraham what he has promised himThe decision is made to tell Abraham what is going onGives the reason for any following action firstOutcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great (horizontal)Their sin very grave (vertical)Will verify first handI (the LORD) will go down to see how true it isI will know, if they are not carrying what the the outcry is aboutRead Genesis 18 22-33 - 1:08:36Two of the men (angels) leave for SodomThe LORD and Abraham remain behindAbraham stood before the LORD (a picture of his humility before the trio)Abraham drew near to the LORD for their conversationWhat is Abraham’s motivation?Abraham starts with a questions then begins the countdownWill you indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked (treatment of your people with those who are not your people?)Countdown starts at 50 (50 righteous men)Appeals to the LORD’s characterWill You (LORD) sweep away the place if there are 50 righteous thereYou would not do such a thing so that the righteous suffer the same fate as the wicked, would youYou are the judge of the earth, the expectation is that you do what is justAbraham approaches with such respect, humility, “I who am but dust and ashes.”“Oh let not the LORD be angry, and I will speak.”The LORD responds in agreement with AbrahamThe LORD went His wayAbraham returned to his placeMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 4 Episode 6 – Genesis 17: Cut Me Mick!Coming Up! - 0:00Intro! - 1:12Jasmine’s Tea! - 3:58Aight So Boom! - 10:53Unlike the covenant in chap. 15, which had no requirements, chap. 17 includes two demands: (1) to live uprightly before the Lord (v. 2) and (2) to practice circumcision faithfully (vv. 9–11). K. A. Mathews, Genesis 11:27–50:26, vol. 1B, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2005), 195.Read Genesis 17 1-2 - 14:08 Abram is now 99 years oldThe LORD appeared to himThe LORD proclaims his own nameGod Almighty (El Shaddai) - The God of (who has/is)  Majesty(ic) and Power(ful)Command - walk blameless before me (who is this to Abram or Everyone)So that I canMake a covenant between Me and youMay multiply you greatlyRead Genesis 17 3-8 - 26:48Abram fell on his faceGod spoke to AbramMy covenant is (present tense) with youThe previously made covenantFather of a multitude of nationsBecause of that you get a name changeFor I have made you a father of the multitude of nations (past tense)I will make you exceedingly fruitfulI will make you into nationsKings shall come from youAnother CovenantI Will establish my covenant between Me, you and your offspringThis is an everlasting covenant, this is foreverCovenant to be God to you and your offspring (personal)I will give the land of your sojourningThis is an everlasting possessionI will be their GodRead Genesis 17 9-14 - 39:44God spoke to Abraham againYou (Abraham) shall keep my covenant, you and your offspringThe covenant of circumcisionEvery male in your household (note only to males)This is the sign e covenant between me and youHappens at eight days oldThroughout generationsBorn or brought (your family or foreigner)Covenant in your fleshIf you don’t do it you have broken my covenantHe received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. The purpose was to make him the father of all who believe without being circumcised, so that righteousness would be counted to them as well, The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Ro 4:11.Read Genesis 17 15-16 - 1:00:05Now onto SaraiName change also. Sarai to SarahI will bless her (the LORD’s doing)I will give her a son (the Lord’s doing)She shall become nationsKings of people shall come from herRead Genesis 17 17-21 - 1:03:02Abram fell on his face againHas some more stuff to sayLaughedSaid to himself - Born to a 100 year oldSaid to himself - Birthed by a 90 year oldSays to the LORD - Can it be IshmaelGod’s response is:IsaacNo, Sarah is going to be the motherName shall be IsaacI will establish my everlasting covenant with him and his offspringIshmaelIshmael has been blessedMultiply him greatlyHe will father 12 princesMake him a great nationIsaac will be born next yearRead Genesis 17 22-26 - 1:12:13Abram did it God went up from AbrahamAbraham got busyStarts with IshmaelAll those born in his houseAll those brought with his moneyAbraham was 99Ishmael was 13Repeated

Season 4 Episode 5 – Genesis 16: Somebody’s Watching Me!Coming Up! - 0:00Intro - 1:11Jasmine’s Tea! - 4:08A’ight So Boom! -  8:14Read Genesis 16 1-2 - 12:13Sarai’s CircumstanceBecause she had no childrenShe had a female servant Abram falls asleepPresents the plan to AbramThe LORD has prevented me (back to Eve)My servant is availableI shall obtain children by herAbram Listened to the voice of SaraiRead Genesis 16 3-6 - 31:24Ten years have passed with him living in Canaan (from the Covenant)That barrenness was grounds for a divorce after a ten-year period is a rabbinic explanation for Sarai’s actions (Gen. Rab. 45.3). K. A. Mathews, Genesis 11:27–50:26, vol. 1B, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2005), 185.Sarai took and gave her servantTo Abram her husband as a wifeShe conceivedHagar looked with contempt on her mistressSarai felt a wayBlamed AbramShe looked on me with contemptMay the LORD judge between you and meAbram wipes his hands of HagarShe is your servant (Abram’s wife)She is in your powerDo to you as you pleaseShe dealt harshly with hagarHagar Fled from her (Sarai)Read Genesis 16 7-10 - 43:20Angel of the LORD ‘finds’ HagarShe is by a springShe is in the wildernessOn the way to ShurThe Angel of the LORD speaks to HagarNote how the author identifies herAsks questions He know the answer toShe tells the LORD what is going onThe Angel of the LORD repliesGo Back?!I will multiply your offspringYour are pregnantYour child will be a sonYou will name him Ishmael (and tells her why)What he will beA wild donkey of a manHis hand against everyone (does not play well with others)Dwell over against all his kinsmenRead Genesis 16 11-12 - 59:29The Angel of the LORD (Christophony)Speaks to HagarAbout herselfYou are pregnantYou will Bear a son About her son’s nameWhat the child’s name isWhy the child is to be named thatHer son’s relationshipWild Donkey of a manHand against everyone Everyone’s hand against himDwell over and above his kinsmenRead Genesis 16 13-16 - 1:03:26Hagar worships the LORDThe LORD sees her She has seen the Angel of the LORD Names the well Beer-lahai-roiThe site became known as Beer Lahai Roi, “the well of the Living (One) who sees me” K. A. Mathews, Genesis 11:27–50:26, vol. 1B, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2005), 192.Hagar births Abram’s SonAbram is 86 years old (Not too old for children)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 4 Episode 4 – Genesis 15: How Will I Know!Coming Up! - 0:00Intro - 1:26A’ight So Boom! - 3:25Read Genesis 15 1-3 - 8:29The Word of the LORD comes in a vision (Christophony)Why a vision this timeTold not to fearThe LORD is his shieldYour reward shall be very greatThe LORD encouraging AbramThe LORD is encouraging Abram by who He isThe LORD is encouraging him, by noting his rewardAbram’s response (But …)Has some concernsAn heir who is not of AbramRead Genesis 15 4-6 - 24:12Now the Word of the LORD comes to him (vision vs. word)Setting the path straightNot a member of your householdYour own sonIllustrationBrought Him Outside (hmm!)Count the stars and that is the number of your offspringAbram considered righteousRighteous because of belief (faith)Read Genesis 15 7-11 - 41:30Next the LandThe LORD brought Abram OutTo give the landHow Will I knowYou need somethingDo this bring the following:Heifer 3 years oldFemale Goat 3 years oldRam 3 years oldTurtledobeYoung PigeonAbram brought them and received instructionsCut them in halfLaid each half over against the otherNot the birdsDrove away the buzzardsHe waitedRead Genesis 15 12-16 - 50:27Abram falls asleepSun was going downDreadful and Great darkness fell upon AbramThe LORD Tells Abram everything about his offspringThey will be sojournersWill be servantsAfflicted for 400 yearsThe LORD will bring judgment on the nationThey will come out with great possessionsThe LORD tells Abram about himselfGo to your fathers in peace (Terah and those before him)Live a long time (still buried tho)The LORD’s timingAbram’s offspring back on the fourth generationThe iniquity (sin) of the Amorites is not complete Read Genesis 15 17-21 - 1:07:30The Smoking PotThe LORD made a covenantI give this land to your offspringThe boundariesThe current inhabitantsKenitesKenizzitesKadmonitesHittitesPerizzitesRephaimAmoritesCanaanitesGirgashitesJebusitesMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 4 Episode 3 – Genesis 14: Cotton-Eyed Joe!!Coming Up! - 0:00Intro - 0:53Jasmine’s Tea! - 3:32A’ight So Boom! - 8:10Read Genesis 14 1-3  - 12:02Setting the Chess BoardBlack PiecesAmraphel king of ShinarArioch king of EllasarCherdorlaomer king of ElamTidal king of GoiimWhite PiecesBera king of SodomBirsha king of GomorrahShinab king of AdmahShemeber king of ZeboiimKing of Bela (Zoar)Where it’s going downJoined ForcesValley of Siddim (the Salt Sea)Read Genesis 14 4-7 - 16:29They were all under ChedorlaomerYear by year breakdownYears 1-12 serving ChedorlaomerYear 13 there were some who rebelledYear 14 Chedorlaomer had some victories over stand-alone kingsRephaim in Ashteroth-kirithaimHorites in the hill country of Seir to El-paran border of the wildernessEn-misphat (Kadesh) defeated the AmalakitesHazazon-tamar the AmoritesRead Genesis 14 8-12 - 24:37Wait 4 (black pieces) against 5 (white pieces)There were Bitumen Pits (What are these)The Kings on the side of Sodom and Gomorrah were getting beatThey FledSome fell into the pitsThe rest fled into the Hill CountryTook the SpoilAll the Possessions of Sodom and GomorrahAll their provisionsThey LeftAnd Then SomeThey took LotThey took Lot’s possessionsThey LeftRead Genesis 14 13-16 - 31:50Word gets back to Abram (the Hebrew)Abram moves when he hears his kinsman had been taken captiveAbram had trained men tho?318 of themPursued as far of Dan (giving a location, not a place during that time?)Trained to fight by nightBrought back all the stuffRead Genesis 14 17-20 - 48:29Er’ybody was defeated (Chedorlaomer and the kings with him)Met the king of Sodom in the Valley of ShevahMelchizedek comes on the scene (Where did he come from?)This is the King of SalemBrought out Bred and WinePriest of the Most High GodPronounced a Blessing on AbramBlessed GodAbram gave him a tenth of everything (huh?)Questions about MelchizedekWhere did he come from?Why did Abram give him a tenth?What does it mean that he gave a blessing to Abram?Read Genesis 14 21-24 - 1:14:45On offer was made (king of Sodom)But - opposed to the kings offerLifted my hand to the LORDLORD, described as God Most HighLORD, identified as Possessor of heaven and earthWould take nothingSo you can’t say you made me richWill take the following:What the men have eatenThe men who went with meGive some to Aner, Eschol and Mamre (Bless those who Bless you)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 4 Episode 2 – Genesis 13: Now, Walk it Out!Coming Up! - 0:00Intro - 0:58Jasmine’s Tea! - 3:34A’ight So Boom! - 6:55Read Genesis 13 1 - 10:20Heading Right Back to Where they Came From (The Negeb)Is the Famine Even Over (Does it Matter)?Oh Yeah, Lot was with himRead Genesis 13 2-7 - 15:40Is this a walk of shameAbraham got the BagHad some stuff going into EgyptHas even more coming out of EgyptContinue to Backtrack back to AIAlready had an altar thereAgain Called Upon the Name of the LORDOh Yeah, Lot was with himLot got a mini bag tooNot as big as Abram’sFlocks, Herds and TentsNothing about silver or goldBethel and AI We have a problemStrife between the herdsmanWhere is all the livestock going to eatOh Yeah, the Canaanites and Perrizites were thereWhy you fighting amongst yourselvesThe outsiders are looking in shaking their headsStarting to see why Lot should have stayed?Read Genesis 13 8-9 - 23:47We need to stop thisNotice how this is personal between the heads of the housesLot is the head of a house (Abram was told to leave all of this)They are family, why are they ‘beefing’The Solution is to split upWe have a bunch of land before usYou pick what you want to doRead Genesis 13 10-13 - 31:07Lot Lifted Up His EyesJordan Valley - Well watered like the Garden of the LORDJordan Valley - Like the Land of EgyptSome foreshadowingLot chose what looked good (was there another choice)They separatedWe see where they settledAbram in Canaan (his original destination)Lot went EAST, near SodomWe get some information on the men of SodomWicked, this can’t end wellGreat Sinners against the LORDRead Genesis 13 14-18 - 49:10The LORD speaks to Abram after the split (Bars)Lift up your eyes and look in all directionsAll that you see I will give to you and your offspring foreverThere is going to be alot of you (counting dust)Now Walk it OutWalk over all that I have promised youAbram Settled and built an altar to the LORDMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 4 Episode 1 – Genesis 12: Keep on Pushing!!Coming Up 0:00Intro 1:16Read Genesis 12 1-3 - 3:09The Call of AbramCalled by the LORDCalled FROM Stuff (Country, Kindred, Father House)Called To a Land (to be shown in the future)The Impact on AbramNote all Future TenseNote the BlessingGreat NationGreat NameWith a Purpose - To be a blessingThe Impact of Abram Associated with the PurposeBless those who Bless youCurse those who dishonor youRead Genesis 12 4-6 - 28:36Abram heard and listened - where was the call first given - Ur(?)He was already heading to CanaanResumed the journeyLot will feature prominently based on the number and location of his mentionLists who went with him and his age Abram was 75 years oldTook his wife Sarai (we know about her)Took his nephew LotTheir possessionsPeople they ‘acquired’ in HaranReached CanaanShechem - Future importanceOak or Moreh - Future importanceThis land was inhabited by the Canaanites - Those who were cursed by NoahRead Genesis 12 7-9 - 46:47The LORD tells Abram this is the land I will give your offspringBuilt and Altar at the Oak or Moreh (?)Moved further in the land between Bethel (West) and Ai (East)PItched a Tent thereBuilt and Altar thereCalled on the Name of the LORDJourneyed on toward the NegebRead Genesis 12 10-16 - 52:58Famine causes a move to EgyptMakes a deal with SaraiSeemed AfraidDo the Egyptians have a reputationSarai a baddieLeave out that you are my wife/Leave in that you are my sisterEverything went as Abram thoughtThey dealt well with Abram because of SaraiAmassed stuffRead Genesis 12 17-20 - 1:09:52The LORD steps into the situationAfflicted the houses with great plagues (foreshadowing or Exodus)Pharaoh respondsSomehow knows why this is happeningCalls Abram to the carpetSent Abram away with his wife and all that he hadMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3Map Provided By Open Streethttps://www.openstreetmap.org

Season 4 Episode 0 – Season Intro: Back In Stride Again!!Coming Up 0:00Intro 1:33Introduce Ourselves (Re-Introduce) - 4:16Season 3 of the Podcast - 12:37Has there been any impact of Genesis chapters 1 to 11 on you since Recording?What Resources do you use for preparation?What are we covering in our 4th season? - 40:05Genesis Chapters 12 to 23Based on Season 3 what is your expectation as we go forward?What do we know about Abram/Abraham in General?Any suggestions for people following along with us this season? - 49:16Final ThoughtsSign Offhttps://www.logos.com/https://www.blueletterbible.org/https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/https://www.youtube.com/@Through-the-Biblehttps://bibleproject.com/https://bestcommentaries.com/

Season 3 Episode 12 – Happy Trails To You!!A’ight So Boom! - 3:58Genesis 1-11 Quiz - 9:59What did God create on the first day? What did God create on the sixth day?What was the name of the first man created by God?Where did God place the man after creating him?What tree were Adam and Eve forbidden to eat from?Who tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit?What was the name of Adam and Eve’s first son?What did Cain do to his brother Abel?Why did God flood the Earth?What did Noah build in obedience to God?How many of each type of clean animal did Noah bring on the Ark?What was the sign of God’s covenant with Noah?What were the names of Noah’s three sons?What was humanity trying to build in Genesis 11 to displease God?What did God do to stop the building of the Tower of Babel?Chapter by Chapter StandoutChapter 1 - 27:00Chapter 2 - 31:43Chapter 3 - 36:31Chapter 4 - 44:11Chapter 5 - 51:13Chapter 6 - 55:40Chapter 7 - 1:01:36Chapter 8 - 1:09:28Chapter 9 - 1:18:55Chapter 10 - 1:25:22Chapter 11 - 1:27:21Biggest Takeaway about the LORD God - 1:34:33Biggest Takeaway about man. - 1:40:08Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 3 Episode 11 – You’re a Babel on MC!A’ight So Boom! - 4:55Read Genesis 11 1-4 - 8:02The Unity of the WorldOne Language (lip, meaning manner of speech)One Speech (word)They MovedMigrated (pull up tent pegs)Found (to stumble upon)Settled (to sit)Man’s Technological Advances (let us …)Brick BricksBake bakingThe New HotnessBricks vs. StoneBitumen vs. MortarMan’s Self-Determined Purpose (let us …)Build a CityMake a Tower to the heavens (skies or dwelling place of God?)Make a name for ourselves (autonomy, a sleight against God’s naming?))Keep from being dispersedWhat was man really trying to do/show here?Genesis 11:1–9 also mirrors the attempt of humanity in the garden to achieve power independently of God. - K. A. Mathews, Genesis 1-11:26, vol. 1A, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1996), 467.Read Genesis 11 5-7 - 25:53The LORD comes down to see what this tall tower the LORD states what the narrator has already told usThey are one people (‘am vs. goy)They have one languageOnly the beginning (this initial disobedience as a community)No limit to what they will be able to do (meaning?)They (Plural) decided what they wanted to doGo downConfuse the languageMess up their common speechHe who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision.  The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Ps 2:4.The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.  The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Ge 6:5.Read Genesis 11 8-9 - 41:27The LORD’s command carried outDispersedAll over the earthLeft off building the cityResultsThe new name called BabelThe LORD confused their languageThe LORD dispersed them over the face of the all the earthThis place of human accomplishment becomes a place of judgment and ridicule (name)Read Genesis 11 10-26 - 44:59Almost back to the original formulaWe go back to Shem’s DescendantsThe same as Genesis 10 up until EberGenesis 10 presented Joktan, Genesis 11 presents PelegEber leads us to the next important personNote the ages of the people and when their children are bornNote the common refrain of ‘end he died’ is not presentWe end with three again (Abram, Nahor and Haran)Read Genesis 11 27-29 - 57:51Focusing on Terah and his generationsSome Family historyLot is introduced - big later in GenesisThe death of HaranUr of the Chaldeans called outAbram’s and Nahor’s wives called out - importantSarai Abram’s wifeMilcah Harlan’s wifeHaran (who died) are Milcah and her sister’s (Ischa’s) Father Read Genesis 11 30-32 - 1:05:50Details on Sarai - not blessed?Migration of the groupTerah (Patriarch)Abram (Son)Sarai (Abram’s wife)Lot (Torah’s Grandson)Migration with the intent Canaan or Bust (heard of and important)The Settled (Like the Plain of Shinar) in HaranTerah dies in Haran (205 years)Jasmine’s Tea - 1:12:42Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 3 Episode 10 – The Nations!!A’ight So Boom! - 4:53Read Genesis 10 1 - 8:32Generations of the sons of Noah (one generation removed)What happens to them after the floodGoing to get their offspring as persons and groups of peopleRead Genesis 10 2-5 - 15:21Starting with Japheth (The second youngest)Only two of his sons children are listedWe get people of the coastlandDistinguished from others by (each with his own) all within the coastlands of Japheth’s lineLands - Piece of Ground, Territory, CountryLanguage - TongueClans - Groups of people, conglomerates, held together from without rather than from within (as in not family bonded)Nations - Community (some would consider culture)Current thought that these groups were north, northwest or northeast of Israel (furthest removed from Israel)Read Genesis 10 6-20 - 21:37A long section (important?)Next we have Ham (The Youngest)Nimrod is the son of CushA person a firstA mighty (vigorous, manly) hunterA saying comes from thisHis kingdom, Nimrod’s kingdomBabel, Erech, Accad and CalnehEstablished in the land of ShinarHe went to build other cities (after the next chapter)Nineveh, Calah, Rehoboth-Ir, Calah and ResenResen called a  Great cityCanaan called out here (the curse is on Canaan, not Ham, a specific son of Ham)Talks to their territory the extension of itCould this be as we look forward to curse being carried out by IsraelThe common refrain of clans, languages, lands and nationsRead Genesis 10 21-31 - 31:47Does not go in order - calls out Eber first the great grandson of ShemWe get to Eber later and see Peleg (name means divided) and Joktan Goes on to give Joktan’s line and the territorySame Reprise (clans, languages, lands, nations)Read Genesis 10 32 - 36:14The Clans, groups, conglomerates, of NoahTheir GenerationsTheir nationsFrom these, these clans, spread over the earth

Season 3 Episode 9 – We Fall Down … Again!?A’ight So Boom! - 3:15Read Genesis 9 1-4 - 6:36The RestartGod Blessed (endued with the ability)Need to replenish the earthDon’t forget that Noah got us hereAnimals looks at me crazyThe Fear of You and the Dread of YouIs Now Upon Every Beast of the Earth (Why?)Into your hands they are deliveredWe get meatEvery moving thing that livesGiven by the GodNo Blood thoRead Genesis 9 5-7 - 14:22Just how important are you (Only One Way)Lifeblood is throat or breath, meaning life (See Genesis 1)Some take your lifeblood a reckoning is requiredMan or BeastWhat is the reckoningBlood for bloodBecause we are in the image of GodWith that said Be fruitful and MultiplyRead Genesis 9 8-17 - 24:03The CovenantThe LORD established the Covenant with youThis is a one sided CovenantEstablished with:Noah and his sonsEvery living creature that is with youThe Covenant includes an absolute (Never Again)Shall all flesh be cut off by the watersShall there be a flood to destroy the earth - the earth was destroyed!A Sign for the CovenantA Sign for you and all future generations (descendents)A Bow (Rainbow) in the cloudSign of the covenant between God and the earth (all on the earth as well)This serves as a reminder - for God and for manRead Genesis 9 18-23 - 32:52They are who we think they areNoah’s next profession - What was his first?Working the soil - not new Cain Genesis 4Planted a vineyard (not sure if this is the first)Got drunk and lay uncovered in his tentHere we go, the shenanigansHam saw the nakedness of his fatherWhy are we told about Canaan?Ham told his brothersShem and Japheth fix it - sort ofTake the steps to cover their fatherDid not see his nakednessRead Genesis 9 24-29 - 48:04Noah knew what happened to him How he knew we are not toldHow he knew it was his youngest son we are not toldNoah Curses CanaanWhy Canaan and not HamThere is no curse of HamPut him beneath his brothersA servant of a servant to his brothersNoah Blessed Shem and JaphethShem first Canaan be his servant (doubling down)Then JaphethMake Japheth larger (territory or family or both)Dwell with ShemCanaan be his servant (tripling down)Noah dies at the ripe old age or 950  (penalty for eating the fruit still in effect)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 3 Episode 8 – And So It Begins … Again?Jasmine’s Tea  - 5:38A’ight So Boom! - 13:00Read Genesis 8 1-5 15:29God remembered (did he forget?)At a time when things are the bleakestWhen things may seem hopeless or where do things goGod intervenes, extending mercy where and when neededSo it was that, when God destroyed the cities of the valley, God remembered Abraham and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow when he overthrew the cities in which Lot had lived.  The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Ge 19:29.They rose early in the morning and worshiped before the Lord; then they went back to their house at Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the Lord remembered her.  The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), 1 Sa 1:19.And when you go to war in your land against the adversary who oppresses you, then you shall sound an alarm with the trumpets, that you may be remembered before the Lord your God, and you shall be saved from your enemies. The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Nu 10:9.God took action to abate the watersCaused a wind (rua’h) over the waters (Genesis 1:2)Closed the FountainsClosed the window of It’s been a minute40 days of rain150 days of water flooding the earth (includes rain or no)Mountains of Ararat (Eastern Turkey)Read Genesis 8 6-12 30:3940 Days In - Wait there is a windowSent the Raven Out - No Reason Given - Carrion Eater - high altitudesSent the Dove Out - Reason Given - Lower land dwelling1st time - No place to land2nd time - came back with a fig leaf3rd time - just left on its merry wayJust seeing what is going on and when it is safeRead Genesis 8 13-19 46:55Another Date a year has passed (roughly)The Ark is a transformerGround was dryEarth dried out a month+ laterGod gave the go ahead to Go OutTold them to enterSealed them inTold them to go OutAll the animals with them as well (called all flesh)Reads almost like a restartSwarmingBe fruitful and multiplyRunning theme of Noah’s ObedienceRead Genesis 8 20-22 1:10:59Is this the first altar that we see being builtWe now know why the seven pairs of clean animalsHow did Noah know clean from uncleanGod has to tell people what his expectations areThe LORD was Pleased with the burnt offeringsThe LORD’s CovenantThe LORD’s heart - within himselfNo longer curse the ground because of man (initial set still in effect)The LORD’s knowledge of who man isThe intention of man’s heart is evilFrom his youthNo longer going to strike down all living creaturesTime will continueMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 3 Episode 7 – Can You Stand the Rain?!Jasmine’s Tea - 3:00A’ight So Boom! - 7:47Read Genesis 7 1-5 - 11:22Get into the ARKYou and all your householdThe LORD has seen that Noah is righteousReiterates what animals will go as well (take with you)Seven Pairs of Clean Animals (male and female)One Pair of Unclean Animals (male and female)Seven Pairs of Birds (male and female)The Purpose is givenQuestion 1 - Is this a change from the original command? - 2 of every sortQuestion 2 - What does this group know about Clean and Unclean animals?The LORD gives the forecastSeven days from now (the 120 years is over)Rain on Earth for 40 days and 40 nightsThe LORD’s ownershipEvery living thing that I have madeI will blot out from the face of the groundNoah obeyed again.Read Genesis 7 6-10 - 32.43Man, Noah doing all this at 600Everything happened as it was saidHow do we look at the Ark?Read Genesis 7 11-16 46:02Water from all overFountains of the great deep burst forthWindows of the heavens were openedRain fell as told it would happenCan you imagine what this was like?We get the rosterNoah, Shem, Ham and JaphethNoah’s wife and the wives of Noah’s sonsThe Animals as had been talked aboutRead Genesis 7 17-24 1:05:43The Intensity and Totality of the WatersWaters Increased (x2)Waters PrevailedAll the high mountains under the heavens were coveredPrevailed above the mountains 15 cubits (22.5 feet)On the earth for 150 daysThe Sufficiency of the ArkWaters bore the Ark upArk rose high above the earthOnly Noah left and those with him on the ArkThe Blotting out of all land creaturesAll flesh Died that moved on the earthEverything on dry land in whose nostrils was the breath of lifeBlotted everything out that was on the groundThe LORD was responsible for the judgmentHe Blotted outBreath of life given by the LORDMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 3 Episode 6 – I Can’t Stands No MoreJasmine’s Tea - 4:16A’ight So Boom! - 7:27Read Genesis 6 1-4 - 9:55Daughters focusTwo Groups who are they?Sons of GodDaughter of manThey marry, is that a problemThe LORD is not pleased - 120 yearsWho are the Nephilim?Children or nah?Mighty men & men of renown (?)Read Genesis 6 5-8 - 35:41The LORD sawThe wickedness of man was great in the earthEvery Intention of the thoughts were evilThe absoluteness of man’s wickedness EveryOnlyContinuallyThe LORD regretted (was sorry)That He had made manIt Grieved Him to His heartThe LORD’s responseBlot Out (Remove, Wipe Out)Man, Animal - Anything that can’t swimRepeats His Sorrow (Regret)But Noah - I like the adversativesFound FavorPuts him on par with Moses (Exodus 33:17)And the Lord said to Moses, “This very thing that you have spoken I will do, for you have found favor in my sight, and I know you by name.”  The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Ex 33:17.Read Genesis 6 9-12 58:17The Generations of Noah a continuation from AdamSets him apart from his generationAll the superlatives point to a right relationship with GodSinless or Better Behavior than others in his day?Enoch and Noah have something in commonif he did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a herald of righteousness, with seven others, when he brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly;  The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), 2 Pe 2:5.By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.  The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 11:7.Recap of the state of fleshCorruptWhole Earth CorruptAll mankind corruptEarth and Man IntertwinedRead Genesis 6 13-17 - 1:00:01God Reveals His Overall Plan to Noah (Judgment)His determination/His willTo make an end to all fleshThe reason for this to happenThe Rescue Plan for the Righteous Make an ArkGives the SpecsTakes Time to BuildTells the howFlood of watersDoubles downDestroys all flesh that has the breath of lifeEverything that is on the Earth shall diebecause they formerly did not obey, when God’s patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water. The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), 1 Pe 3:20.Read Genesis 6 18-22 - 1:10:43Speaking to Noah as though he will SurviveYou will enter the ArkYou and wifeYour Sons and Their wivesEvery Living thing of all fleshAnimal InstructionsTwo of every animalMale and FemaleBirds, Animal, Creeping ThingThey shall come into youResponsible for keeping them aliveNoah did as the LORD saidMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 3 Episode 5 – We Are Family!Jasmine’s Tea - 4:36A’ight So Boom - 7:15Read Genesis 5 1-5 - 13:50Connects this genealogy to the creation narrativeCreated in God’s likenessCreated them male and femaleHe blessed themHe named them (authority and ultimate Father)The intent still continues, even though not as originally designedGenealogy FormulaPerson lived a number of yearsPerson father and PersonPerson lived another number of yearsPerson has other sons and daughtersPerson diedReplay of the end of Ch 4 (Framed by Cain’s Line)Adam’s own likeness and own image (passing down)See the BlessingSee the hope (points back to Gen 3:15?)There are others out there (1 baby mama as far as we can see)See the Consequence of sin (‘,and he died’)Read Genesis 5 6-14 - 18:12Formula followed until EnochAdditional information on Enoch (Walked with God)To walk with God is to have communion or intimacy with GodWalk in New Testament generally means conduct that springs from a intimacy with GodThere is an outcome for Enoch walking with GodMissing the refrain that every other person has (‘,and he died’)Somehow the punishment of being returned to ground missed EnochNo information given as to what happened exactlyHe was and he was notLifespan of ONLY 365 years, is not a punishment for sin (his walk reiterated)Read Genesis 5 15-24 - 20:35Methuselah the longest living called out (969 years)Lamech (not the same one) fathers a son with a hope (look at the song and the prayer)Indicates the continued impacts of the curse on the ground from the fallIndicates the hardship that is felt due to the curseSeeking relief form the pain and toil that work now requiresAnticipating and hoping that his son offers relief from that painful toil (Gen 3:15?)Read Genesis 5 25-32 - 23:35The formula is not fully applied to NoahSome indication that we are expecting to more of NoahNot just one son mentioned, but all have been mentionedAll this takes us from Adam and Seth to the next major player in the Story of God and manGeneration Alpha's 'A'ight so Boom' - 33:45Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 3 Episode 4 – Not Like This!Jasmine’s Tea - 4:10A’ight So Boom 7:25Read Genesis 4 1-2 - 13:53We are introduced to two more peopleChildren of Adam and EveNoted as happening after the fallCarrying out the blessing even after the fallGotten a man with the help of the LORDThe ChildrenCain - the oldest - worker of the groundAbel - the youngest - keeper of sheepRead Genesis 4 3-5 - 17:14Not sure how much time has elapsed - ‘In the course of time’Cain brought an offering to the LORD of the fruit of the groundAbel brought an offering the FIRSTBORN of his flock and of their FAT portionsThe LORD’s regard for the two offeringAbel’s offering received regardCain’s offering received no regardCain was angry and his face fellRead Genesis 4 6-7 - 24:46 The LORD is asking questions againWhy are you angry, why is your face fallen? - IntrospectionIt’s On You - You are ResponsibleIf you do well (then) will you be accepted - not the offering but youIf you do not do well (then) sin is crouching at the doorThis sin is not what you want, it is not for youYou rule over it by doing wellRead Genesis 4 8-10 - 32:15The first murderCain killed AbelThe LORD is asking questions againWhere is Abel your brotherThe relationship between the two, should not have come to thisOne of the most iconic clauses from ScriptureAm I my brother’s keeper?Straight up lie - opportunity for coming clean but doesn’tThe LORD knows what has happenedSimilar to what He said to EveAbel’s Blood is crying to HimFrom the groundRead Genesis 4 11-14 - 41:52Another CurseFrom the Ground - God really controls it allNo longer yield you its strengthYou shall be a fugitive and a wandererUnderstand its a punishmentThis is too much - Dude you just killed someoneDriven me from the groundDriven me from your face (presence)Someone will kill meRead Genesis 4 15-16 - 52:36The LORD shows mercyNot So!Makes a decree (promise) don’t touch CainPut a mark on Cain - so no one would attack himCain when East to NodCain wen away from the presence of the LORD Read Genesis 4 17-24 - 1:00:23The Generations of CainCain carried out the blessing (multiply)Led to LamechA wild boy2 wives (first recorded instance of two wives)Family made some stridesLamech setting a standard?Not a death (he is still here)Wounding me and striking me - a young manStates what the revenge will be for killing him (Lamech)Higher order than God Read Genesis 4 25-26 - 1:11:59Another child in the mixAdam knew his wife againAnother SonGod appointedSeth’s line startsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 3 Episode 3 – We Fall Down!A’ight So Boom - 3:34Jasmine’s Tea - 6:43Read Genesis 3 1-3 - 11:26Introduced to a new characterThe SerpentCrafty/Shrewd joker‘That the LORD God had made’Begins questioning the womanThe tone of the question?A leading questionNote God vs LORD GodThe Woman answersStarts off wellCan’t touch it tho (stick to the script)Read Genesis 3 4-7 - 29:43Deceiving SerpentSurely you will not die - Lie Your eyes will be opened - not the way you expectYou will be like God- impossible She takes the baitFruit was good for food - what God intendedA delight to the eyes - what gods intendedDesired to make one wise - not what God intendedShe took, ate and gaveHer husband was with her and he ate too!Eyes were opened to what?I’d they were naked - indicates whatMade a covering for themselvesRead Genesis 3 8-10 - 53:27The cool of the dayThey (man and woman) heard a soundThey hidRead Genesis 3 11-13 - 1:00:07The questions thoughFirst question is about them knowing they were nakedSecond question about what they didGod knew the answer to both of these question so why ask?Read Genesis 3 14-15 - 1:06:10The SerpentTells him why - the serpent allowed himself to e used as Satan?Cursed -the first curseLoses the splendor he hadProto EuangelionOffsprings got beefHer offspring will bruise your head (death)Your offspring will bruise the heel (hurt)Read Genesis 3 16 - 1:17:27The womanNo reason - think we know what the reason isChildbirth Pain - what was it beforeRelationship with the husband will not be as originally intendedHusbands love your wivesWives submit to your husbandsRead Genesis 3 17-19 - 1:27:48The manTells him why -you listened to your wife and ateThe ground is cursed - not the man, the groundThis results in hardship in eating,while you are aliveGround brings forth thorns and thistlesHard work to eat - not easy anymoreYou came from dust you return to dust Read Genesis 3 20-21 - 1:38:49The aftermathAdam gives Eve her proper name - authority?God made them clothingRead Genesis 3 22-24 - 1:41:57Not a complete lie - become like us knowing good and evilThe tree of life was still there with all its impactPut the man out of the gardenStill to work the ground-now much harder Sent the man to the eastCan’t get back thereMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 3 Episode 2 – The Not So Secret Garden?!Jasmine’s Tea - 3:01Aight So Boom - 7:26Read Genesis 2 4-9 - 10:53Recap PreparationWhere we are Going NextGenerationsThe LORD GodNeed to align ourselvesPlant (Gen 1) vs. Plant (Gen 2)No Rain from GodNo Working of the Ground from Man (No Adam to work the Adamah)Still water available tho (mist or more than a mist)I’m on the scene (Adam Speaking) - Leading to this pointThe LORD God formed an Earthling from the EarthGod Breathed life into manMan Became (movement from some to something else)Living Creature or Living Soul (nefesh)The Major Hookup - The LORD God did itA Garden in EdenTrees for fruit (Tells us about the trees - both good)Two Trees in particular (Life and Knowledge of Good and Evil)Read Genesis 2 10-17 - 37:58God ProvisionsThe Garden in the East of EdenThe River to water the GardenPishonGihonTigrisEuphratesThe Land/Earth to inhabit (subdue and multiply)HavilahCushAssyriaThe gems and stone (gold, bdellium and onyx)The LORD God sets the ParametersTook the man - No choicePut him in the Garden - to work and keepWork is not optional, was always in the planKeep - watch over, to the point of protectionCommanded him - don’t eat of this treeWarned him - the day you eat you will die die.Read Genesis 2 18-24 - 1:02:46Somethings MissingGod Calls out something that is not Good - alone, no communityGod calls out the remedy for it,to create a helper - not stronger not weakerTo create a helper - to accomplish what God requires of man (multiply, dominion, rule over)Fit for him - alongside, complementary, likeBoth are needed to fulfill what God wants for manNone of this is with Adam, with man - man does not even know what he is missingNaming the AnimalsAnother time conflict - New Animals Created or Created Animals ParadedCements something in Adam’s mind - there’s no one for meCements the helpmate’s station - alongside AdamThe first act in Dominion and Subdueing (Naming Denotes Authority) - Not SovereigntyThe OperationThe LORD God is performing the surgeryHe caused the deep sleepHe performed the surgery (removed the rib and closed up the space)He fashioned the helper from what was taken from AdamGod brought the helper before Adam (much like the animals)Adam’s barsRealization that finally there is someone for meGave a name to the helper - WomanRealized her origin - out of man (complementary to him) The Proclamation Because the are suitable for each other the institution of marriage and family is madeThe man leaves their current family bondsThe man cleaves to his wife (one wife) Publicly establish the covenant between the twoHave their own familyEverything was as it should be - no shame and no sinMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 3 Episode 1 – And So It Begins!Genesis 1 1-2  - 3:07We are Introduced to the Main Character of this Collection of BooksWho He isWhat He doesHis existence outside of His creationHis Creation is Heaven and Earth (Everything)Hebrew Word used to convey God’s act of CreationWhat did God Start with?Where did God beginThe Earth was void and formlessDarkness over the Face of the DeepSpirit of God Hovering over the Face of the WatersUnderstanding The Relationship of verses 1 and 2 to the rest of Ch 1Read Genesis 1 3-5 - 27:38We see a formula God Spoke and what He wanted WasWhat He wanted was thereGod named itEnded the DayThe Power of God’s WordGod is dealing with the Darkness over the Face of the DeepLight is not of the sun rather the The Light of JesusLight is called GoodNames the Light and DarknessSeparates the Light from the DarknessCalls the Light Day and the Darkness NightFirst Day completeRead Genesis 1 6-8 - 37:29God is Dealing with the WatersAn Expanse - Separator of the Lower Waters from the Upper WatersGod Again named His creation - The Expanse is Called Heaven (Sky)And It Was So - no choice but to respond to His command.Second Day completeRead Genesis 1 9-13 - 41:48God’s Command to Gather the Waters Beneath the ExpanseGod names the gathered waters and dry areasCreating SeasCreating LandGod commands plant lifeCommands the Earth to bring it forthThe Earth does what He saysBringing forth plant life on the landVegetationPlants Yielding SeedTrees Bearing FruitGod saw that it was good (Day two and Day three)And it Was So - no choice but to respond to His CommandThird Day completeRead Genesis 1 14-19 - 46:03God is creating purpose with the lightsSetting up Days and NightsSetting up signs and seasonsSetting up Days and YearsNote that there have been two heavens mentioned so farThe heavens that are the expanseThe heavens the the stars lights inhabitLights to rule over the Day and the NightAnd it Was So - no choice but to respond to His CommandFourth Day CompleteRead Genesis 1 20-23 - 53:17The LORD populated the Heavens (Sky) and WatersSwarm with Swarms in the watersBirds fly in the expanse of the heavensCreated According to their kind (discounts Theory of Darwinism?)God saw that it was goodGod blesses them (water animals and birds)Endue with special power to carry out tasksFill the waters and the earthFifth Day CompleteRead Genesis 1 24-31 - 59:50The LORD populates the earthLiving Creatures (Beasts of the Field, Livestock and Creeping Things)According to their kind (discounts Theory of Darwinism?)The Pinnacle of Creation - ManA concerted effort (Let Us Make Man)A special creation (Make not used for any of the other items of creation)Made in God’s Image and After God’s Likeness (synonyms)Gave them purpose - To have Dominion (to rule) over all in creationGod Blessed them (like the sea animals and the birds) To be fruitful and multiplyTo Fill the Earth and Subdue ItGod Provided For Them - What to eatSixth Day CompleteRead Genesis 2 1-3 - 1:26:08All of creation was finished (nothing else coming)God rested on the 7th dayThis day was blessed and consecrated - because of the rest that God tookIt Was So - What does that mean?It was Good, It was Very Good (Good, Good) - What is your takeaway from the LORD’s statement?Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 3 Episode 0 – Where do we Start? Introduce Ourselves – Whatever you want to shareAnything to Share from Season 2Turn the Page to Season 3What are We Covering this Season?What Are you looking forward to going through the chapters?Any Goals for the Season?What about the hard parts (Nephilim, Noah’s Nakedness, Curse of Canaan)?Importance - Setting the LORD apart from other Creation NarrativesFinal ThoughtsSign OffMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 2 Episode 10 – Ruth and JonahRuth QuizWhy did Elimilech and his family leave Bethlehem?Who were Naomi’s two daughters-in-law?What did Ruth say to Naomi when asked to return to her family?What did Ruth ask Naomi for permission to do?What did Boaz say when he heard about Ruth?What did Boaz instruct his workers to do for Ruth?Where did Naomi tell Ruth to go and meet Boaz?What did Ruth do at the threshing floor?How did Boaz respond to Ruth’s request for protection?What did Boaz do to officially redeem Ruth and Naomi’s land?What was the name of Ruth and Boaz’s son?Who is Ruth a Direct Ancestor of?What is the central theme of the Book of Ruth?What does the term ‘Kinsmen Redeemer’ mean?Why is Ruth significant in the lineage of Christ?Ruth RecapChapter Recap - Your biggest takeaway from each chapter and the Book of Ruth overall?What would you say to all those who focus on the ‘love story’ of Ruth?What is your Favorite thing in the Book (Part or Person or Situation)? Why?What does the Book of Ruth tell us about the LORD?Jonah QuizWho told Jonah to go to Nineveh?Instead where did Jonah intend to flee?How did the men of the ship determine who was the cause of the storm?What did Jonah tell the men of the ship to do so the sea would become calm?How many days was Jonah in the belly of a fish?What did Jonah do in the fish's belly?What did Jonah say he would pay?What did the fish do with Jonah?What did Jonah do the second time the LORD told him to go to Nineveh?What did Jonah cry out to Nineveh?How did the people of Nineveh respond to Jonah’s message?How did the king of Nineveh respond to Jonah’s message?What did God do when He saw their works?How did Jonah react to the repentance of Nineveh?What did Jonah know were the qualities of God?What did God prepare that made Jonah very happy?What did God use to destroy what God prepared for Jonah of the above?What question did God ask Jonah?Jonah RecapJonah TestChapter Recap - Your biggest takeaway from each chapter and the Book of Jonah overall?Does Jonah have a character flaw and what is it? Do we see this today? How do we avoid it?What is your favorite thing in the book (Part or Person or Situation)? Why?What does the Book of Jonah tell us about the LORD?Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

4:10 Alright So Boom!6:54 Jonah 4 1-4Why you mad, son? This was evil to JonahThe LORD relenting on NinevehStill prayed, but a weird prayerGod is not scared of us coming to Him, with our emotionsWe see why, Jonah ran? - (selfish much)Description of the LORD.Gracious GodMercifulSlow to AngerAbounding in Steadfast LoveRelenting from DisasterGot a death wish? (The second time? - Boat and Now this)What do you think of Jonah sitting on the sidelines?20:11 Jonah 4 5-8Is this a recap?Jonah’s ActionsLeft the CitySat to the East of the CityMade a booth (hut)The LORD God’s actionsAppointed a Plant (what has the LORD God Appointed throughout this book)Made it cover Jonah for shade to save from discomfort (ra’ah)Jonah is happy - He glad glad. - because of this plantThe Next DayAt DawnGod appointed a worm - to attack the plant and it witheredAt NoonGod appointed a scorching East Wind - to attack Jonah Jonah is Sad, dare I say sad sadWhat did God Control Directly and Indirectly throughout this book?What do you see having the bigger impact on Jonah’s happiness?41:54 Jonah 4 9-11God asks a QuestionA Plant Tho’?You Pity - Are Troubled, very troubledJonah’s relationship to the plant - No Control Over itYou did not labor - Exert Yourself for itYou did not make growWas here for a fleeting moment of which you had no controlThe LORD God’s Relationship with His CreationHe is troubled (opposite of Jonah) Shouldn’t God be troubled aboutThe People He CreatedThe People He Grew into a CityThe People that He appoints for timesGod considered this city (a great city to God)A lot of people (what is the meaning of great in this book concerning the city)Aloof people (not understanding the consequences of their actions, their responsibilities to God, etc.)Not to mention the CattleAnd we are done. A very abrupt ending, meant to have what impact on the reader?Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

3:51 Alright So Boom!5:40 Jonah 3 1-2A Second TimeSecond Chance?MercyRedeemingVery Close Command as in Jonah 1Where to goWhat to doNot why this timeBut Notes the wordsMeant to elicit a question (What will he do this time?)16:28 Jonah 3 3-5Straightaway Jonah RespondsAroseWent to NinevehAs the LORD commandedNineveh is BigThree days journey, Jonah goes one day thoWhat does that mean?Only covered a third of the way?Did not completely follow through?What about the rest of the folks?Hinges on the translation of journey. Some mean journey to be through the city, others think it is a day to travel, a day in and a day back. Still others think this includes following protocol of checking in with the city and waiting prior to going throughout the city. Delivers the message5 words in Hebrew40 Days (timeline)City Overthrown (result if nothing changes) - turned over, demolishedWhat do you think should be in the message?Seems extremely minimalBut nothing today that Jonah was disobedient. I think we have to believe that this is what the LORD told him to say. Their ResponseThe people of Nineveh Believed GodThey repented - fasted and put on sackcloth  (Matt 12 41, Luke 11 32)All inclusive - is this a summation statement - potentiallyJonah spoke and God worked (not elaborate or drawn out)38:47 Jonah 3 6-9The King of NinevehWord Reached HimKing Responded (personally)King’s Decree (Proclamation that was published)He serious, animals can’t even eatHe serious, animals putting on sackclothAlmost seems like he expects the animals to call out mightily to GodRepent - turn from evil and violence Not A done deal - if God does not turn His anger they will perishFear of the LORD (like the sailors)No control, hope to be heard54:33 Jonah 3 10God sawGod relentedGod did not overthrow NinevehMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 2 Episode 7 – We Need To Pray! 5:59 Jonah 2 1 Jonah is safe? Now Jonah want to Pray Prayed to the LORD His God From the Belly of the fish Does Jonah know where his bread is buttered? Was his faith strengthened? Has his attitude changed? - Probably need to see the rest of the chapter 7:51 Jonah 2 2-4 Prayer - What is it? This is a Psalm of Thanksgiving Parallels Jonah Called - Jonah Cried Jonah’s Distress - Out of the Belly of Sheol He answered - You Heard my Voice The LORD did it Your Waves Your Billows No more Presence due to death in Sheol No longer in presence (no worship or praise) No longer able to the holy temple (aligns with the other verses in this section of the Thanksgiving Psalm Jonah 2 5-7 - Chris Locked Up - They Won’t Let me Out Metaphor for dying Water closing in on (engulfed) me (lack of air) Deep Surrounded Me (water everywhere) Weeds wrapped around my head (Entrapped) More Death Statements At the foot of mountains With bars that prevent me from returning But there’s hope Yet (adversative) - with all that I was expecting/experiencing The LORD brought me out of the pit O LORD my God Jonah 2 8-9 - Jasmine True futility Regarding (devoting oneself to) Empty Things (vain idols) Separation from the Steadfast Love (Jonah has experienced this) What I Am Going to Do What is a voice of Thanksgiving The right person to give sacrifice I will  give it The LORD is the one who saves (evidenced above) Jonah 2-10 - Moyo The LORD Speaks to the Fish Again This time to spit him out Back to the Land of the living (dry land) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 2 Episode 6 – Wanna Get Away? 4:03 Jonah 1 1-3  The Word of the LORD Came to Jonah Introducing Jonah - The Son of Amittai Tribe? Who is his Dad? The Word of the LORD Jonah told what to do Arise, Go To Nineveh Call out to Nineveh City Described as a Great City The city’s evil has come before the LORD Johah’s Response - Disobedience Rose to flee to Tarshish Flee from the presence of the LORD Carried out his plan to flee Went to Joppa Found a Ship heading to Tarshish Paid the fare Went ‘Down’ into it Re-emphasize - away from the presence of the LORD 27:33 Jonah 1 4-6  The LORD’s turn But (thinking of Jonah’s But) The Lord hurled a wind Caused a mighty tempest Severe enough to threaten the ship’s integrity The Mariners were afraid Cried out to their gods (little ‘g’) They in turn hurl - to lessen the impact of the tempest Jonah again messing up All hand on deck, but you are asleep Down again to the inner part Confronted by the captain The shade (Sleeper) Call out to your God Your God may respond (calling out to the others has not helped?) 36:33 Jonah 1 7-10 The Mariners are desperate Recognize this must be supernatural (?) Cast Lots (Throw Dice) - Who did it They land on Jonah Interrogation occurs Jonah knows he was in the wrong and spills the beans Tells them who he is (note their reaction) Told the mariners that he is fleeing from the LORD 50:23 Jonah 1 11-16 Jonah tells them what to do Pick Him up and hurl him overboard The sea will quiet down for you This great tempest is because of me But (Nevertheless) - They ignored Jonah Tried to row harder (really dig in) to get to shore The Tempest grew worse (more and more tempestuous - like it got angry) Mariners made a plea to the LORD Let us not perish for this man’s life We do not want his blood on our hands You have done as it pleased you (this is your show) Jonah goes overboard Picked him up Hurled him over the side God hurled a wind Mariners hurled cargo Mariners hurled Jonah The sea stopped raging Mariners feared the LORD exceedingly Mariners offered a sacrifice Mariners made a vow 1:00:43 Jonah 1 17 Into the Fish God appointed a great fish We get the entirety of his existence in the fish Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 2 Episode 5 – A Prophet in the House Why should folks make sure to watch the first half of this season? What book are walking through for the second half of season 2? What do we know about Prophets? Any arguments you may have heard about it being fictional? Expectation for the comparison of Season 1 and first half of Season 2 against Jonah? Final Thoughts Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 2 Episode 4 – Taking Care of Business 7:05 Ruth 4 1-6 Boaz is standing on business The gate is where all the town business goes down Sees the nearer redeemer Tells him to sit down here for business Got the elders together and told them to sit down Start the business convo Naomi’s back and she wants to sell the parcel of land that belonged to our relative Make it official and buy it (all these witnesses) If you will not buy it I will (you have first right of refusal, then me) The nearer redeemer says that he will buy it Boaz drops the bomb You will also acquire Ruth A Moabite (Foreigner) A Widow She carries the name of Elimelech (his son, her husband) Nearer Redeemer recants - impair my own inheritance Boaz, you do it (All your Bro.) He looked out for you 28:35 Ruth 4 7-12 Confirming the Transaction Shoe exchanged Noted the Elders witness of the transaction The Land - Note who it belonged to (Elimelch, Chilion and Mahlon) Ruth - I have bought to be my wife - to perpetuate the name of the dead Elders replied and Blessed Him Blessing on Ruth, like Rachel and Leah Continue to act worthily in Ephrathah Be renowned in Bethlehem House be like the house of Perez (Tamar bore to Judah) 42:57 Ruth 4 13-17 Boaz and Ruth Marry and Ruth bore a Son The Women Bless Naomi You have a redeemer - his name be renowned in Israel The redeemer is a restorer of life and nourisher of your old age Note that the daughter in law loves her and is greater than seven sons Naomi the grandparent She became the child's nurse The women of the neighborhood named the child - Obed Father of Jesse and father of David 1:00:31 Ruth 4 18-22 We get the Generations of Perez From Judah to David Part of Judah’s Blessing (on the way to complete fulfillment)  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Season 2 Episode 3 – We have a Match!! 7:36 Ruth 3 1-5 Naomi’s Motive - Rest for Ruth (Called out in Ruth 1:9) Sees Boaz as an opportunity for that rest Family Member He looked out for you Naomi puts together the plan Why does she, because she knows the customs? She knows what happens after the harvest Tells Ruth to get all gussied up (You going out tonight) Shower Up Smell Good Put on the good dress Go to Boaz Do not disturb him - wait until he is lying down Uncover His feet Lie Down With on Him Ruth Says Okey Dokey 19:49 Ruth 3 6-13 Everything happens as Naomi said Boaz was Eating and Drink - His Merry Heart He went to Lie Down Ruth Shot her Shot - Did just as Naomi said Midnight comes and things happens Boaz was startled with a ‘woman’ at his feet Asks who it is and Ruth responds Ruth makes her request - Spread Your wings Over your Servant  Ruth states why she makes the request of him - for you are a Redeemer (Go ‘el) Boaz responds Be blessed by the LORD Calls her daughter Levels of Kindness (Is he flattered?) Not gone after you men Not worried about wealth Will comply with her ask - because of who she is and reputation Worthy woman for a Worthy man (same meaning for worthy?) I am a redeemer, but there are levels to this - have to follow the order I will as long as he will not (the nearer redeemer) 37:51 Ruth 3 14-18 The morning comes She stayed with him till the morning (at his feet, get your mind out the gutter) Ruth rose while it was still dark? Boaz says - don’t tell anyone you were here Gave her more barley (six measures)went to glean, after the reapers She went back to the city Naomi wants the tea Told her everything Showed her the barley Boaz mentioned why he gave her the barley (so she would continue to look worthy?) Naomi knows these people Tell Ruth to wait (Was Ruth excited?) Knows that Boaz will settle it today Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

8:47 Read Ruth 2 1 - Jasmine Introduced to Boaz Relative to Naomi’s Husband A Worthy Man Of the clan of Elimelech 12:54 Read Ruth 2 2-3 - Chris Ruth asks permission (?) Let me go To the field and glean (law about gleaning) Him, in whose sight I shall find favor Naomi, gives permission She went to glean, after the reapers V3 Gives us a summary over the next several verses Happened upon Boaz’s field (change, luck?) How are we to navigate chance or luck today? 31:10 Read Ruth 2 4-7 - Moyo Boaz comes on the scene - he needs theme music Came from Bethlehem Greets the reapers like a Boss The Lord be with you Answer - The Lord bless you Noticed Ruth Asked the chief reaper about her (whose is she, to whom does she belong) Chief reaper knew all about her Ruth is so polite Ruth has been waiting for permission Standing until someone with authority can allow her Except for a short rest (alternate translations that talk to dwelling) 45:06 Read Ruth 2 8-13 - Jasmine Boaz speaks to Ruth Don’t go anywhere else Stay with the young women The men won’t touch you You can get something to drink whenever you want The Favor she was looking for - asks why (suspicious) As a foreigner Boaz tells her why she found favor, why he took notice of her Her support of her Mother-in-Law Your own issues (lost your husband) Came here with only your Mother-in-Law A Blessing  The Lord repay you for supporting Naomi And a Full reward be given to you Notes that she has taken refuge in the Lord Ruth’s response I have found favor in your eyes You have comforted me Spoken kindly to her Though I am not your servant 1:08:18 Read Ruth 2 14-16 - Chris Brought them into the supper Morsel with wine Sat beside the reapers Ate Roasted Grain Ate till she was satisfied Ruth went to glean after eating Let her glean among the sheaves Pull out some harvested bundles Do not rebuke her 1:12:30 Read Ruth 2 17-20 - Moyo Gleaned until evening Gleaned about an Ephah of Barley Went to her Mother-in-Law Mother in Law impressed and asks questions Where did you go Where have you worked Blessed is the man who took notice of you Ruth tells Naomi who it was - a close relative 1:23:12 Read Ruth 2 21-23 - Jasmine Ruth repeated what Boaz said Stay in his field Stay close to his young men Naomi notes that is to keep her safe Reiterating how dangerous it could be What Boaz was keeping her from (safe from harm) Ruth did just that for the rest of the harvest season

11:10 Read Ruth 1 1-5 - Moyo The Time of the Judges Famine in the land Changing Locations From Bethlehem in Judah To Moab Introduced to the Family Elimelech Naomi Mahlon Chilion Of the Tribe of Judah Husband died Children Marry Naomi’s Children die 10 years later Woman left without her two sons and her husband 22:21 Read Ruth 1 6-9 - Jasmine Going Back to Cali (nope to Bethlehem) Arose to head back With her daughters-in-law Heard that the LORD  Visited His People Given them Food Told her Daughters-in-law to go to their homes Return to your mother’s house Blessed them Talks about the loss Talks about her being a burden Blesses them again in the LORD LORD grant you rest Find a new husband They wept 30:16 Read Ruth 1 10-14 - Chris Not Gone Be able to Do Naomi retorts I am not the one (Why?) No more children, thus no husbands No husband for me (age) Starting all over (if I marry and have sons will you wait for them) Would you wait all that time The hand of the LORD has gone out against me The Split They wept Orpah Was Out Ruth was a ride or die 41:21 Read Ruth 1 15-18 - Moyo Sister is gone, follow her Back to her people Back to her gods Ruth’s Response Don’t do this Where you go I will go You are my people Your God is my God We are in this together Naomi saw her steadfastness and said no more 48:28 Read Ruth 1 19-22 - Jasmine Back in Town Again (Back to Bethlehem) Town stirred (She’s back) She changed her own name Mara - Bitter Because how the Almighty has dealt with her Went away Full Came back empty The LORD testified against me The Almighty has brought calamity on me The beginning of the barley harvest

Season 2 Episode 0 – Back at It – Generational Scriptures Introduce Ourselves – Whatever you want to share Season 2 of the Podcast What we want to carry forward What we want to leave behind What are we covering in the first half of our second season The Book of Ruth What do we know about the Book of Ruth? Final Thoughts Sign Off

Read Genesis 50:1-3 Themes for Genesis 50:1-3 Joseph’s response to the death of his father fell on his father’s face wept over him kissed him Joseph commanded his servants to embalm his father (Israel) The Timeline 40 days for the embalming process 70 days for the National Weeping  Read Genesis 50:4-9 Themes for Genesis 50:4-9 Joseph spoke with Pharaoh once weeping was done Told Pharaoh what his father wanted him to do Pharaoh told him Go ahead Large group traveled (It was a very great company) All the servants of Pharaoh Household of Israel Joseph and his household All the brothers and their households Both chariots and horsemen Read Genesis 50:10-14 Themes for Genesis 50:10-14 Reached the Threshing Floor in Atad - beyond the Jordan the very great company gave a very great grievous lamentation 7 days of mourning in Atad Canaanites named the place based on the Lamentation of the Egyptians His sons buried him as instructed Then they returned Read Genesis 50:15-21 Themes for Genesis 50:15-21 Joseph’s brothers have concerns (1 voice again) Made something up to try and ensure there are no repercussions please forgive their transgressions and their sin because they did evil to you Joseph wept - again??!! Brothers - behold we are your servants, fell down before him Joseph’s response Am I in the place of God? You meant evil, but God meant it for good To bring about that many people should be kept alive Proof is in the pudding (meaning out of bad situations) I will provide for you and your little ones Read Genesis 50:22-26 Themes for Genesis 50:22-26 Joseph remained in Egypt (all of Israel) Joseph saw his sons (those not claimed by his father - Ephrim and Mannaseh) Joseph reiterates that God will visit bring them out of Egypt bring them to the land that was promised Joseph gives the command to carry his bones out of Egypt Joseph died being 110 years old  embalmed put in a coffin in Egypt

Read Genesis 49:1-2 Jacob called for his sons Gather yourselves together Tell them what shall happen to them in the future Read Genesis 49:3-4 (Reuben) The Expected Standing Best that Jacob has to offer Pre-Eminent The Uno Reverse Card Unstable as Water Do not have Pre-eminence The Reason You slept with my wife - see I Chronicles 5:1 Read Genesis 49:5-7 (Simeon & Levi) Simeon and Levi ‘Blessed’ together Out the Gate weapons of violence are their swords Nothing to do with them Killed in Anger (Gen 34:25) Hamstrung Oxen (shows their anger) Cursed be their anger - fierce wrath - cruel The Future Division in Jacob Scatter them in Israel Read Genesis 49:8-12 (Judah) Longest in verses with Joseph’s Blessing Out the Gate Good things Your brothers shall praise you Forearm on the neck of your enemies Respect from his brothers His rise to position Growth from cub   A Lion formidable, the mightiest beast (Prov. 30:30) A Lion a sign of royalty as well (Rev. 5:5) Taking prey as defeated enemies Who dares disturb him as he is ready to attack Ruler Scepter shall not depart from him (Judah) - David (2 Sam. 7:8-16, Ps. 89:3-4) Will possess the rulers staff, commanders mace Until Tribute comes - David, Messiah, Both? Peoples/Nations will listen and obey him Wealth as indicated by wine and grapes Read Genesis 49:13 (Zebulon) Not in order Leah’s sixth son, 10th overall Callout out of where they would live, not a blessing or a curse Not associated with their character Read Genesis 49:14-15 Bony but strong, able bodied, able to bear Who is resting by their baggage or amongst the sheep (pens, burdens) The resting place is good and pleasant So to remain there they became servants to those who were not expelled from the land Read Genesis 49:16-18 (Dan) A stand-offish tribe, or distant tribe, a tribe that may not look like it belongs, but we know that it does. Dan will stand for the people in that tribe, just like any other tribe of Israel (Joshua 19:47, Judges 1:34-35) The snake and viper references speaks to the tribes stature in battle or contending for their land By the Road or along the way speak to the tribes cunning and caginess. (Judges 18:7,10,27) Jacob offers a prayer - calls out salvation and will wait on the LORD. Read Genesis 49:19-21 Gad Living transjordan they will be a group that has to constantly battle They fight back with mobility and agility, they are able to switch and turn the tides. Asher All about the Food Naphtali This one is hard (hard to interpret) Bottom line is there is prosperity with Naphtali. Read Genesis 49:22-26 (Jospeh) The Longest in verses with Judah’s Passage hard to translate A bough as a branch  A wild donkey Joseph will prosper, be fruitful, branches or foal being prosperous, daughters running over fences,  Attacked, hit, harassed, Past, personal We see Joseph’s Response Bow Unmoved - like a calm sea Hands made Agile - supple, quick moving Joseph's response Sourced (Tells us about the LORD) By the Hand of the Mighty One (Strength and Power) This Mighty One Shepherds This Mighty One is a Stone Joseph’s blessing Sourced by By the God of Your Father - God who helps By the Almighty - The God who Blesses Description of the Blessings Of Heaven Above (Agricultural) Of the Deep that crouches beneath (Agricultural) Of the Breast and the Womb (Family) The Extent of the Blessings As Jacob was blessed so shall you On the head of Joseph The one who was set apart from His Brothers Read Genesis 49:27 (Benjamin) Benjamin’s animal is a wolf Described as ravenous  Catching Prey Dealing with the Spoils Probably referring to the tribes fierceness in battle Read Genesis 49:28-33 Called the ‘twelve tribes of Israel’ They were blessed by their father The father (Jacob) said it to them Blessed each one with a blessing suitable to him Last Command I am to be gathered to my people Gives the address Notes the rights to that lot - Abraham brought it from Ephron as a burying place Who else is there Jacob breathes his last  

Read Genesis 48:1-7 Themes for Genesis 48:1-7 Jacob is ill (sick, unto death) Joseph and his children go Summoned his strength and sat up in bed Jacob recounts God Almighty meeting him Appeared at Luz in Canaan Blessed him ‘I will make you fruitful and multiply you’ ‘I will make of you a company of peoples’ ‘I will give this land to your offspring after you for an everlasting possession’  Leaves out any reference that God gave to Him personally (Name Change, King from You) Focus on the Future, Focus on God and His Blessings to His people Not going to be in Egypt Forever (Sojourning as he always has) Your sons are mine Your two sons born in Egypt are mine Shall be mine as Reuben and Simeon (legitimate sons) They are heirs with land inheritance Joseph is left out of a land inheritance (why?) The children that you fathered after them are shall be yours (no other children identified) Recounts the events of Rachel’s death Read Genesis 48:8-11 Themes for Genesis 48:8-11 Jacob ‘sees’ Joseph’s son Have to be in their 20s by now Asks whose they are Joseph replies they are mine (How does this follow what happened in the previous verses) Jacob wants to bless them Jacob saw above and now his eyes are dim so that he could not see Jacob kisses and embraces Joseph’s sons Jacob is grateful Sees his son (Joseph) Sees his grandsons (Joseph) Read Genesis 48:12-16 Themes for Genesis 48:12-16 Israel Switched His Hand from where Joseph placed his sons Ephraim (youngest) under the right hand Manasseh (oldest) under the left hand He blessed Joseph The Blessor (Personal God) God in whom my fathers walked (Abraham and Isaac) My Shepherd all  my life even until now The angel who redeemed me from all evil The Blessing Who - These Boys (Ephraim and Manasseh) - represent Joseph now Let my name be carried on Let the name of my fathers be carried on as well Let them grow into a multitude Bless (barak) God endues with special power (God to Joseph’s Sons) To Declare the object be endued with special power (Jacob to Joseph's Sons) Read Genesis 48:17-20 Themes for Genesis 48:17-20 Joseph Noticed the Switch Joseph Saw the hands ‘in the reverse’ It Displeased Him Wanted to move his father’s hands Jacob Refused Jacob knew what he was doing (I know, my son, I know) Manasseh (the oldest) will still become great and become a people Ephraim (the youngest) will become greater and a multitude of nations In doing this he put Ephraim before Manasseh Read Genesis 48:21-22 Themes for Genesis 48:21-22 Jacob’s gift to Joseph Knows his death is near Tells Joseph that God will be with you Tells Joseph that God will bring him again to the land of his fathers Given something special to Joseph, not for his brothers A mountain slope Taken from the Amorites with his sword and his bow

Read Genesis 47:1-6 Themes for Genesis 47:1-6 Joseph introduces the family to Pharaoh Representing the Family 5 men from among his brothers Pharaoh speaks to the brothers The storyline followed Famine severity in Canaan (threatened livestock) Came to sojourn asks to dwell Pharaoh reiterates to Joseph Brothers have come to you Choice of the land Settle in Goshen Any people who can take care of my livestock? Read Genesis 47:7-12 Themes for Genesis 47:7-12 Jacob meets Pharaoh Joseph bring him in alone Jacob Blesses Pharaoh (twice verses 7 and 10) How old are you?  130 Years Years of sojourning Few and evil have been the years Not as old as my fathers  They were sojourners also Joseph settled his father and brothers Gave them possession on a land in Egypt The best land of Egypt In the land of Ramses’s As Pharaoh commanded Joseph provided food as they needed Read Genesis 47:13-17 Themes for Genesis 47:13-17 No food in all the land - new grain, nothing growing Note the change in tense (is in v4, was in v13) Canaan and the land of Egypt All the money has been collected from the people (Egypt and Canaan) Gave their livestock for food Read Genesis 47:23-26 Themes for Genesis 47:23-26 Joseph is Josephing again Authority is Pharaoh’s  Providing the seed you wanted What you will do with it Keep the one-fifth party going Thankful/Grateful - we agree Put into law (statute) Land of the priests is exempt from the law Read Genesis 47:27-31 Themes for Genesis 47:27-31 Shifts back to Israel (nation) Settles in Goshen They gained possessions in the land They were fruitful and multiplied in the land 17 years pass Jacob is 147 years old Time drew near that Israel must die Called Joseph A promise is requested and made The promise Do not bury me in Egypt Bury me in the burying place Promise accepted Swear was accepted Israel (Jacob) bowed himself upon the head of his bed Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

What is good XYZers!!! In this episode we recap Chapters 42 through 46, as only we can, with the Resident Millennial's compilation. We explore highlights (or lowlights?) of each chapter and do some character study as well. Examining the transitions that have happened to some of our main characters through the span of time represented by these chapters. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3