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Jacob and Esau Reunite by a Camp of Angels
Look: We’ve all just randomly bumped into an angel here and there. No reason to make a big whoop about it. The Bible certainly mentions such happenings rather nonchalantly—like when Jacob ran into those angels at Mahanaim. So let’s not be weird about it. I mean, sure, it’s kinda weird but… but… OKAY, WHAT IS…
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Flesh and Spirit
In this message we take a look at the four main characters of Romans 7: The Law, Sin, Humans, and Jesus. How the four interact have a lot to say about salvation and resurrection.
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The Rocks Are Watching
When Jacob and Laban make a covenant, they let a pillar and some rocks witness it. What’s up with this ancient custom? That and more on today’s episode of JXN Cloud. Join the discussion on our Discord! http://www.jxncloud.com/discord
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Jesus and Judas
Jesus didn’t just preach on enemy love, he demonstrated it for us. Looking out at those who accused and murdered him, he cried out from the cross “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” (Lk 23:34). Just imagine putting an innocent man in an electric chair and him saying that to all…
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Rachel, Laban and the Household Gods
While Jacob’s family flees from Laban, Rachel steals her father’s household gods. But what exactly are household gods in the first place? We cover that conversation and more in today’s episode of JXN Cloud. Join the conversation in the comments below or join us on Discord! http://www.jxncloud.com/discord
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The Bible’s How-To Guide to Sheep Speckling
Jacob needed speckled sheep, but he didn’t have the right sheep to work with! His solution? Sticks, of course! I guess…
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An Ancient Soap Opera
Meet Leah. And Rachel. And Zilpah. And Bilhah. And Jacob. And their kids. It’s a long story.
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What if Adam and Eve Never Sinned?
In Romans 5, Paul contrasts the old sinful humanity of Adam with the new resurrected humanity of Jesus. In this message we imagine other worlds where humanity never sinned and then face our actual reality, which ends up being both stranger than fiction and immensely beautiful.
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British Captain Agent Carter America
In Marvel’s first “What If” episode, Peggy Carter takes on the role of Steve Rogers. And so we dive into the spiritual themes of this tale which leads us into talks on the watcher-angels of the Bible, as well as the egalitarian view of the Eden. NOTE: Sorry about the volume difference between Jamin and…
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Tricking the Trickster
Throughout Genesis, Jacob makes a living off of tricking other people. But once he meets his uncle, Laban, he gets a taste of his own medicine in a rather extreme way. After watching today’s episode or listening to it on the podcast, join us below or on our Discord for more conversation! http://www.jxncloud.com/discord
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