Generational Scriptures

Generational Scriptures
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We believe that the Bible is the written word of God. However, there is an idea that scripture can be understood and applied based on who is reading it. With this podcast we want to dig deeper into Bible stories and understand what the Scriptures meant to the audience of that time and what it means to us now as XYZers. We say XYZers because the host of this podcast are Chris (Gen X), Moyo (Gen Y) and Jasmine (Gen Z). Each host is at a different place in their walk with Christ but all have a desire to grow closer to God by understanding the words He's already laid out for us.

  1. 4d ago

    Matthew 2 - There's a New King In Town!

    Season 6 Episode 2 – Matthew 2: There’s a New King in Town!! Coming Up 0:00 A’ight So Boom 3:56 Read Matthew 2 1-6 - 7:30 Still based in history (Now After, in the days of) Wise men Searching for the King of the Jews (Psalm 72:10-11 - came from the East with gifts for a King, Isaiah 60:3 - again kings coming to honor a king) 5 “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.  The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2025), Je 23 5. Saw His Star 17 I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near: a star shall come out of Jacob, and a scepter shall rise out of Israel; it shall crush the forehead of Moab and break down all the sons of Sheth.   The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2025), Nu 24 17. They Came From the East  Came to Jerusalem  Come to Worship Him Asking Where Herod’s Response (Not wanting to give up his throne?) Known as a very bad, violent king (check this) He was troubled (inward turmoil, unsettled, disturbed), all Jerusalem with him Called the SMEs (Priests and Scribes) SMEs consisted of Chief Priests - The Representation of God to the people Scribes probably Pharisees - Experts of the law They were asked where the ‘Christ’ is to be born (Christ and King of the Jews used interchangeably The Response was In Bethlehem of Judea Cites Micah 5 2 and 2 Samuel 5 2 Read Matthew 2 7-12 - 24:55 Herod Start his Scheming When the star appeared (how old is the child) Summoned in Secret (hmm?) Sent them to search Bring word back That he may worship the King also (yeah right) They See the King of Israel The Star Went Before them and came to rest (guided them) The Place where the child was They rejoiced (verb) with joy (noun) greatly when they saw the star They reached the child, fell down, worshipped (child not baby) They brought treasure with them, to offer Gold Frankincense Myrhh 10 May the kings of Tarshish and of the coastlands render him tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba bring gifts!  11 May all kings fall down before him, all nations serve him!   The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2025), Ps 72 10–11. Warned in a dream not to return to Herod, 3rd Dream no angel this time Read Matthew 2 13-18 - 47:19 Joseph Warned An angel of the LORD In a Dream Flee to Egypt  Remain until I tell you Tells him why - to protect the child Joseph again was obedient Took them (the child and his mother) by night (apporx. 75 miles) Remained until Herod’s death Fulfilled Prophecy (Out of Egypt I called my son) Herod’s anger kindled The nerve to be ‘tricked’ Had all the male children killed (2 and under) in the region Found out quickly Bethlehem only 5 miles from Jerusalem Fulfilled Prophecy - A painful and hurtful act towards all the women whose children were killed (cites Jer. 33 15) This is a contested passage in Matthew Quote may speak to the hope that eventually comes from being exiled More completed view of Jer 33, notes the new covenant and this ultimately points to Jesus Read Matthew 2 19-23 - 58:58 Herod died - his sons take over (Archelus, Antipas, Philip) Angel in a Dream to Joseph again - 4th Dream - 3rd angel of the Lord Go to Israel The child is safe Joseph did as he was told (old hat by now) Until he heard who was in power (Archelus - ruthless) He went to Galilee This even fulfilled prophecy Nazarene associated with the low beginning, not signaling the kingdom with pomp as earthly kings would do Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

  2. Sep 23

    Matthew 1 - His Name is Jesus!!

    Season 6 Episode 1 – Matthew 1: His Name is Jesus!! Coming Up 0:00 Intro 0:00 Read Matthew 1 1 - 3:59 The Book of Genealogy of Jesus Christ - Remind you of Something Christ points to Old Testament Fulfillment The colorless translation “Jesus Christ” here and in v. 18 in many English versions does not do justice to the excitement in Matthew’s introduction of Jesus under the powerfully evocative title “Messiah,” the long-awaited deliverer of God’s people, in whom their history has now come to its climax  R. T. France, The Gospel of Matthew, The New International Commentary on the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publication Co., 2007), 34–35. The Son of David Alludes to the Covenant Promise (2 Sam 17 12-16) The Son of Abraham Alludes to the Covenant Promise (Gen 12 1-3) On “The Book of the Genealogy of Christ …”  It shows that the period of preparation is now complete, and that the stage is set for the dawning of the time of fulfillment in the coming of the promised Messiah.  R. T. France, The Gospel of Matthew, The New International Commentary on the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publication Co., 2007), 29. Read Matthew 1 2-6a - 12:06 Abraham through David Roughly 400 year period Not everyone listed Major people called out (to Israel) Abraham, Isaac and Jacob Judah Mention of Tamar - Hiding Nothing Mention of Perez and Zerah, but continues with Perez (Hiding Nothing) Not much know about the others until we get to Boaz Note the Mention of Rahab who is  not of Israel (Canaanite?) Note the Mention of Ruth who is not of Israel (Moabite) Women included, non Israelites mentioned, contributed to the line of Jesus the Christ Land on David the King Read Matthew 1 6b-11 - 27:59 David the King The Wife of Uriah though Why is Matthew including all these women Not of Israel Precarious situations Some with Egregious sins Not all males Good and Evil Kings Mentioned in the Genealogy Mentioned through the Deportation to Babylon Jechoniah and His Brothers Brothers may represent the other King at the Deportation Brothers may represent all of Judah at the Deportation The Line continues through Jechoniah, though Read Matthew 1 12-17 - 37:56 We are now in the Deportation of Judah Shealtial and Zerubabbel maybe through Levirite Marriage (Pedaiah) We see Joseph, not the wording ‘Father of’ as in the others Joseph the husband of Mary Jesus was born of mary Called Christ (Title or Nah?) In this Genealogy we get three sets of 14 Not sure why fourteen Not sure why three sets Read Matthew 1 18-25 - 55:12 Jesus  Christ’s birth happened in this way History - Takes place in history (past tense) Introduced to Mary Mother of Jesus Christ (His mother) Betrothed to Joseph (legally binding, adultery can be committed) Was not intimate with Joseph Was found (eureka) to be with child Child is from the Holy spirit Introduced to Joseph Called Mary’s husband A Just man and … Not wishing/desiring to shame Resolved to Divorce her quietly Introduced to What is Happening An angel of the Lord (not the) appeared to Joseph in a dream Joseph is identified as a Son of David (Genealogy) Do not be scared to take Mary as your wife Let’s Joseph know what we already know Angel tells what will happen She will bear a son You will call his name Jesus What is in store for this sone He will save his people form their sins (what is in a name) Fulfilling Prophecy (son born of a virgin) Joseph did as the angle of the LORD commanded Did not “know” his wife until she gave birth Joseph called His name Jesus Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

  3. Sep 16

    It's The New Testament!

    Season 6 Episode 0 – Season Intro: It’s the New Testament Y’all!! Coming Up Intro Welcome Back What are we covering this season? Differences Between OT and NT - Covenants Different God? Different People? Different Focus? What are the Gospels? What do we know about Gospel of Matthew? When written? ~ 65 AD Author - Who is he? - A Jewish Tax Collector Audience? - More than likely a Jewish audience What do you want the people to know about Jesus? What do you want to get out of this season? Final Thoughts Happy Birthday Joyous Sign Off

  4. Jun 17

    Genesis 24-36 - The Recap!!

    Season 5 Episode 14 – Genesis 24 - 36 - The Recap!! Coming Up! - 0:00 Intro - 3:43 A’ight So Boom! - 4:17 Why did Laban eagerly run to meet Abraham’s servant at the well? - 6:34 A. He recognized Abraham’s family seal B. He heard the servant speak of visions C. He saw the jewelry given to Rebekah D. He feared the servant was Egyptian royalty 2. What oath did Jacob require from Esau before giving him bread and stew? - 8:38 A. An oath of servitude B. A covenant sacrifice C. An oath selling the birthright D. A pledge before Isaac 3. Which specific promise did God reaffirm to Isaac during the famine? - 9:09 A. Kings would descend from him B. His descendants would inherit Canaan and bless the nations C. He would never leave the land D. He would conquer Egypt 4. What caused Abimelech to realize Rebekah was Isaac’s wife rather than his sister? - 10:38 A. Isaac called her his wife publicly B. Rebekah confessed the truth C. Abimelech saw Isaac “laughing with” Rebekah D. God warned Abimelech in a dream   5. What food did Jacob prepare to deceive Isaac? - 12:06 A. Bread and wine B. Roasted lamb and herbs C. Savory food from young goats D. Lentil stew   6. What was the primary blessing Isaac unknowingly gave Jacob? - 15:06 A. Military victory over Egypt B. Dominion, prosperity, and covenant authority C. Priesthood rights only D. Ownership of Abraham’s wells   7. What vow did Jacob make at Bethel after his dream? - 18:21 A. To return immediately to Canaan B. To build an altar yearly C. That the LORD would be his God if brought back safely D. To never marry outside his family   8. Why were Leah’s eyes specifically mentioned in contrast to Rachel? - 20:34 A. Leah was blind B. Leah’s appearance contrasted Rachel’s beauty C. Leah had diseased eyes D. Leah wore a bridal veil constantly 9. Which sons of Jacob were born to Rachel’s servant Bilhah? - 23:17 A. Gad and Asher B. Dan and Naphtali C. Issachar and Zebulun D. Joseph and Benjamin   10. What object did Rachel hide while sitting on the camel saddle? - 25:37 A. Jacob’s blessing B. Household idols (teraphim) C. Silver coins from Laban D. Covenant tablets   11. Why did Jacob limp after wrestling with the man at Peniel? - 27:22 A. His ankle was broken B. His thigh socket was touched C. He fell onto stones during the struggle D. An angel struck him with a rod   12. What covenant sign did Simeon and Levi use deceptively against the men of Shechem? - 28:20 A. Burnt offerings B. Nazarite vows C. Circumcision D. Passover observance Genesis 24 - My Girl, My Girl, My Girl!! - 33:43 Genesis 25 : On to the Next One! - 35:45 Genesis 26: Deja Vu! - 41:57 Genesis 27:  Stolen Blessings!! - 45:04 Genesis 28 : Chutes and Ladders!! - 50:37 Genesis 29 : The Old Switcheroo!! - 54:07 Genesis 30 : Fool Me Once …!! - 1:00:33 Genesis 31: Let’s get out of here! - 1:07:07 Genesis 32: Wrestling with My Past (and God) - 1:13:27 Genesis 33 : Time Heals all Wounds?!! - 1:18:36 Genesis 34 - Just Leave me Alone!! - 1:25:52 Genesis 35 - Return of the … Jacob!! (Oh my God!) - 1:35:41 Genesis 36 - Red Hairy Man’s Chronicles!! - 1:45:28 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

  5. Jun 10

    Genesis 36 - The Red Hairy Man's Chronicles!!

    Season 5 Episode 13 – Genesis 36 - Red Hairy Man’s Chronicles!! Coming Up! - 0:00 Intro - 3:50 A’ight So Boom! - 4:30:12 Read Genesis 36 1-8 - 16:28 Read Genesis 36 9-19 - 30:08 Read Genesis 36 20-30 - 35:53 Read Genesis 36 31-39 - 43:40 Read Genesis 36 40-43 - 47:49 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

  6. Jun 3

    Genesis 35 - Return of the ... Jacob (Oh My God)!!

    Season 5 Episode 12 – Genesis 35 - Return of the … Jacob!! (Oh my God!) Coming Up! - 0:00 Intro - 2:55 A’ight So Boom! - 3:54 Read Genesis 35 1-4  - 11:18 God Speaks to Jacob Gives him a command Arise Go to Bethel Make an altar to me Jacob’s Initial Response Needs to do some things prior to leaving Gets his household in order Makes a great declaration about God in his life Jacob’s people respond Give all the foreign gods Give the rings from their ears Jacob buries them in Shechem Read Genesis 35 5-8 - 20:08 Jacob’s group travels They set out for Bethel - the tribes see them A Terror from God fell on the surrounding cities (Protection) So the cities did not pursue them They arrived in Luz (Bethel) Jacob and his group arrive Jacob built the altar Recalls when God revealed himself to Jacob there Rebekah’s Nurse, Deborah, dies and is buried under an Oak below Bethel Jacob calls this place Allon-bacuth Read Genesis 35 9-15 - 29:29 Is this a recap or is this new Calls back to some things we have seen before Notes that God appears to Jacob again Says when - When he came from Paddan Aram  Recalls Jacob’s name change Tells Jacob who He is (God Almighty) Gives a command - hearkens to Genesis 1 Then the things we know from Abraham and Isaac (Nations, Kings, and Land) Then God went up from there Jacob responds as he did in Bethel Think this is the same place Read Genesis 35 16-22 - 40:32 Jacob and his crew leaves leaves Bethel toward Ephrath Rachel goes into labor when they were far off from Ephrath Hard labor Got harder (hardest) Told of a son As Rachel was dying she named him Ben-oni Jacob called him Benjamin She was buried on the way to Ephrath Jacob set up a pillar at her tomb Pillar is still there to the day of this books writing Traveled on past the Tower Eder and there pitched his tent While there Reuben crossed a line - slept with his fathers concubine (Bilhah) Israel heard of it There are 12 sons with Benjamin’s birth Read Genesis 35 23-27 - 56:31 We go through Jacob’s sons Leah Rachel Bilhah Zilpah Says they were born in Paddan-aram Jacob gets back to his father At Mamre or Kiriath-arba (Hebron) Isaac Obituary He lived to 180 years old He breathed his last and died Was gathered unto his people Old and full of days Jacob and Esau buried him We are not told where

  7. May 27

    Genesis 34 - Just Leave Me Alone!!

    Season 5 Episode 11 – Genesis 34 - Just Leave me Alone!! Coming Up! - 0:00 Intro - 2:46 A’ight So Boom! - 3:26 Read Genesis 34 1-4  - 9:39 Meet Dinah - Again Daughter of Leah Leah bore her to Jacob Went out on the town Meet Shechem - The son and the Town The son of Hamor A Hivite A Prince The drama Shechem Saw Her, Seized Her, Laid with Her and thus Humiliated Her As a Result His soul was drawn to her (daughter of Jacob) He loved her (the young lady) He spoke to her (spoke tenderly) Went to Dad to Remedy the Situation Read Genesis 34 5-7 - 26:25 Jacob knows- actions defiled Dinah Sons (probably Dinah’s brothers) were in the field Jacob held his peace until they came in from the field Hamor visits Jacob (King goes to see jacob) Brothers come back - we see how bad this is They were very angry and indignant What was done was an outrageous thing Such a thing must not be done Read Genesis 34 8-12 - 33:08 We get insight into the discussion between Hamor and Jacob and his sons (not sure which ones) Hamor’s soul longs for your daughter Asks (Please) give her to him as a wife Expands to beyond just Shechem and Dinah Make marriages with us Give your daughters to us The land shall be open to you (the irony) Make this your home (the irony) Shechem continues to make a case Let me find favor in your eyes I will give whatever you ask A great bride price and gift Just give me the woman for a wife Read Genesis 34 13-17 - 42:01 The sons of Jacob answer - not Jacob (shades of Laban with Rebekah) Answered deceitfully (because of Dinah being defiled) Call out circumcision You all do this and that makes you fit to merge our families (a disgrace) This has not been forgotten Still important, even if being presented in deceit If you do it … We will agree with you We will give you our daughters We will marry your daughters We will dwell in your land We will become one people If you don’t We are Out of Here (skedaddle?) Read Genesis 34 18-24 - 53:04 Hamor and Shechem - So you are saying there a chance They moved quickly (especially the young man)  Because he delighted in Jacob’s daughter We get more information on Shechme - best of what his father has to offer They (Hamor and Shechem) spoke at the gate Told them what was discussed Made a case of combining the groups Let everyone know the condition (Circumcision of the men) Then things get selfish Their livestock, their property and their beasts be ours They listened and did as they said (every make was circumcised) Read Genesis 34 25-29 - 1:02:10 Three Days Later - Spongebob Square Pants Voice Simeon and Levi attack with the sword The men were sore The city felt secure - no indication that they were in danger Simeon and Levi (only two called out alone) Killed all the men Including Hamor and Shechem Took Dinah out of Shechem’s house The sons came (more than just Simeon and Levi?) Plundered the city Took all their animals (reversal from what they wanted) Took their wealth, little one and wives Everything they had Read Genesis 34 30-31 - 1:10:56 Jacob is upset This looks bad for him Brought trouble on me Made me stink to the inhabitants Can’t protect himself or his family if they gang up on him The sons response, should they treat our sister as a prostitute Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

  8. May 20

    Genesis 33 - Time Heals all Wounds?!!

    Season 5 Episode 10 – Genesis 33 : Time Heals all Wounds?!! Coming Up! - 0:00 Intro - 2:08 A’ight So Boom! - 2:40 Read Genesis 33 1-3  - 7:24  Lifted Up His Eyes Behold Esau’s Coming with his 400 Men Jacob (Israel) take action - His Name is Israel, why Call Him Jacob? Divides up the family Servants with their children Leah with her Children Rachel with Joseph (the only one named) Jacob meets Esau first - Bowing Himself 7 Times, until he came near Esau Read Genesis 33 4-7 - 21:08 They Meet Jacob could not have expected the response he received Esau ran Embraced Him Fell on his neck Kissed him They wept Esau Sees everyone else Who are all these people Jacob praises the LORD (graciously given) Everyone Draws Near (such a well-behaved family) Each group draws near Each group bowed down Read Genesis 33 8-11 - 27:26 Esau inquires about the present (over 400 animals sent his way) Jacob says why he sent it (find favor in your sight) Esau does not need it Jacob insists If I have found favor Then, accept the present from my hand I have seen your face Which is like seeing the face of God (not seeing God) You have accepted me (like God accepted me) Re-insists on Esau’s acceptance Please Accept Blesses God again Says this does not even put a dent in what he has Esau takes the gift Read Genesis 33 12-16 - 35:36 Let us journey on our way - Wants to leave with Jacob Jacob does not want to Appeals to the Esau’s knowledge and call him lord (adonai) Children are frail Nursing flocks and herds require attention Can’t go as fast as you (why Laban caught him?) Suggests that Esau go ahead and they will meet in Seir Esau wants to leave people (why?) Jacob says don’t need them - Favor saying again Esau went home Read Genesis 33 17-20 - 46:34 Jacob did not go to Seir, but to Succoth Built a house Made booths for his livestock (settled down) The place is named Succoth for this reason (there were booths there) Jacob traveled to Shechem in Canaan Jacob, like Abraham, brought land in Canaan From the sons of Hamor (group), Shechem’s father Spent 100 pieces of money (no weight mentioned) The land where he pitched his tent Erected an altar (place of worship) Name the place God the God of Israel Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

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We believe that the Bible is the written word of God. However, there is an idea that scripture can be understood and applied based on who is reading it. With this podcast we want to dig deeper into Bible stories and understand what the Scriptures meant to the audience of that time and what it means to us now as XYZers. We say XYZers because the host of this podcast are Chris (Gen X), Moyo (Gen Y) and Jasmine (Gen Z). Each host is at a different place in their walk with Christ but all have a desire to grow closer to God by understanding the words He's already laid out for us.

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    Generational Scriptures
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    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
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