Get Scrolled

The Harvest

Get Scrolled is a truth-seeking Bible podcast hosted by Pastors Mark McLellan and Justin Gardner. We aim to explore the rooted territories of the Christian faith and ask the questions so many others will not. Our goal is to expand the horizons of our listeners, to unapologetically seek the truths of Jesus, and to be a light in a world of darkness. We are sponsored by The Harvest, a Messianic community in Thornton, CO. Please join us and stay blessed! We do ask that you please consider supporting our efforts as we spread God's word through the internet. For more resources, please click on the following link: https://www.graftedin.com/

  1. 09/30/2025

    You Shall Not Murder

    We live in a time when the line between ideas and violence feels alarmingly thin. In September 2025, the country was jolted by the murder of political commentator Charlie Kirk during a campus event at Utah Valley University—an act that sparked national outrage and forced us to confront how we define murder, justice, and the sanctity of human life. Against this backdrop, this episode invites you to step back and ask: what is murder? Is every killing equivalent to murder? And who gets to decide? In this episode, we examine the biblical commandment “You shall not murder” and how it was applied in ancient Israel, where murder was met with the severest penalties. Through stories like Cain and Abel, we see how deeply personal and spiritual the issue of murder really is. And in the New Testament, Jesus moves the conversation from the courtroom to the heart, declaring that even hatred or contempt toward another person is spiritually equivalent to murder. It’s a radical standard—one that challenges not just actions, but our inner lives and motivations. Ultimately, we wrestle with how these ancient teachings speak directly into the violence, division, and moral confusion of our world today. In an age when disagreement can quickly spiral into dehumanization, and anger often masquerades as justice, the Bible calls us to something higher: a deep reverence for human life, accountability for evil, and a warning against allowing bitterness to take root. Show notes: Contact Information for questions and topics: getscrolled@graftedin.com   Giving Information: graftedin.com/give   Show Music by Jake Brake   Sponsored by: The Harvest Ministries – graftedin.com   Show Resources: Genesis 4; 9:6 Exodus 20:13 Deuteronomy 5:17 Leviticus 24:17 Proverbs 6:16-19 Matthew 5:21-22 1 John 3:15

    36 min

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Get Scrolled is a truth-seeking Bible podcast hosted by Pastors Mark McLellan and Justin Gardner. We aim to explore the rooted territories of the Christian faith and ask the questions so many others will not. Our goal is to expand the horizons of our listeners, to unapologetically seek the truths of Jesus, and to be a light in a world of darkness. We are sponsored by The Harvest, a Messianic community in Thornton, CO. Please join us and stay blessed! We do ask that you please consider supporting our efforts as we spread God's word through the internet. For more resources, please click on the following link: https://www.graftedin.com/