The Gospel Thread

<p>In this episode of the Gospel Thread Podcast, Dan Snyder digs deep into John chapter 4, revealing the life-giving power of Jesus' words. He contrasts the profound need for spiritual sustenance against our mundane...

<p>A relatively straightforward story about a man looking for a bride for his son reveals much more about God's long term plan when examined closely in this episode.</p> <p>Sources:</p> <p>Guzik, D. (2018). Study Guide...

<p>Sarah is dead so Abraham needs to find a place to bury her. He purchases a field from the Hittites but there's much more going on here than meets the eye. Abraham is looking toward a greater future through the simple...

<p>Abraham takes a three day long journey to Mount Moriah to sacrifice his only son Isaac at the command of God. How could God command him to do such a thing? This question as well as the many parallels to Jesus will be...

<p>More family drama ensues when Isaac is weaned and this time, Hagar is sent packing for good. But who is it who appears to her in the wilderness? And what does her journey foreshadow?</p> <p>Sources:</p>...

<p>Abraham deceived Abimelech, the king of Gerar, into thinking Sarah was just Abraham's sister. So naturally, Abimelech took Sarah as his wife. But wait! Didn't God just tell Abraham and Sarah they would have a child...

<p>Do certain sins contribute more to moral decline than others? Also, Lot misses his opportunity to intercede for his city, we see the cost of living in compromise, and more. </p> <p>Sources:</p> <p>Guzik, D. (2018)...

<p>Three men appear at Abraham's doorstep. Who were they and why were they there? Then, we are shown a model for intercession that we can use even today.</p> <p>Sources:</p> <p>Guzik, David. “Study Guide for Genesis...

<p>In this episode of the Gospel Thread Podcast, host Dan Snyder explores the concept of belief as discussed in the book of John, particularly through the dialogue between Jesus and Nicodemus. He emphasizes that true...

<p>God appears to Abraham and makes three pronouncements. Both Abraham and Sarah receive name changes and the sign of circumcision is given. The relationship between circumcision and baptism is discussed in depth.</p>...

<p>In this episode of the Gospel Thread Podcast, Dan Snyder revisits John 2, highlighting Jesus' first miracle of turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana and the subsequent cleansing of the temple. He explains how...

<p>Abram and Sarai resort to some pretty awful actions in order to get their son that God promised, which results in a pregnant slave girl on the run. The first half of the chapter should reveal how we deal with...

<p>In this episode, Abram has a very strange encounter with God which results in a covenant between God and Abram. What are these strange images of a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch? </p> <p>Sources:</p>...

<p>Genesis 14 is split in two halves. Each half gives us a different picture of Jesus: First, as a Kinsmen-Redeemer, and second, as a Priest-King.</p> <p>Sources:</p> <p>Stephen, Armstrong. “Genesis 2011 - Lesson 14A.”...

<p>Abraham and Lot return from Egypt and they immediately begin arguing over land. We explore how each one handles the situation.</p> <p>Sources:</p> <p>Guzik, David. “Study Guide for Genesis 13.” Blue Letter Bible...