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Ep.1 Covenant, In the Beginning

Genesis, Chapter 4. Marriage is an ever-present aspect of our society. Pew Research Center did a study on 18–34-year-olds who all said they want to get married. Nonetheless statistics show there is a delaying in marriage with many prioritizing higher education, careers, and financial stability in our modern world. The marriage rate is roughly 41-50% for your first marriage, 60% for your second, and 73% for your third, still two thirds of divorced individuals marry again. Jesus said to the pharisees, “it was not this way in the beginning” does this mean marriage was different in the garden? After the fall? After the law? How do you define marriage, covenant, divorce? A biblical perspective, providing insight to our world today. The first legal marriage, the first mentioned of a polyamorous relationship, the first murder recorded in history. Let’s go back to the beginning and discover marriage, covenant and divorce in our new series, Covenant, where two become one. 

The Book of Esther, Last Chapter

Esther 10, "The Message"
This is our series finale on the Book of Esther! This has been an an amazing journey of 12 weeks breaking down Jesus in every chapter of Esther. The last chapter of this series is titled "The Message" Mordecai is last mentioned to have been second in rank to King Xerxes I. of the Persian Empire to. He is last mentioned to be a spokesman, sharing everything that has happened but also speaking for the welfare of all the Jews. This episode brings brings us to the day of Pentecost when Peter empowered by the Spirit of God becomes a spokeman, sharing the gospel message, but what is the gospel? Good news!

Modern, Feminism & Marriage

Modern at the Mill Press "Feminism & Marriage" gives a timeline of the feminist movement according to the history of it's time. The PEW Research center shows 76% of divorces are initiated by women of which 92% are those of higher education. The numbers say that knowledge increases the possibility of divorce, is this true? What is the goal for feminism according to its founding members? Eve was deceived by the fruit of knowledge of good and evil, and now women are seduced to higher education. The breaking and empowering of femininity through knowledge, "Ariel, it sounds like you're against women pursuing an education?" What does the Bible teach about the character of the woman in Proverbs chapter 31. This episode explores how some women have been incentivized to abandon their home, sacrifice their femininity in exchange for success. A continuation of Modern Independence & Dating, detailing the current affairs here in the North East regarding dating, marriage and divorce.

The Book of Esther, Chapter 9

Esther 9 “Purim, Joy & Sorrow”
The day to annihilate the Jews according to the Kings Decree arrives. But, King Xerxes charters constitutional laws allowing for the Jewish people to defend themselves, their homes and their families. This is the civil war of the Persian empire, the biblical parallel to “The Purge” where crime, even murder, is allowed. The death of 75,810 people, with a combined estate of 33 billion dollars today! Untouched. The Jews are empowered because of one man, Mordecai who has gained the favor and status second only to Xerxes himself. This chapter reveals how we are empowered by the actions of one man, Jesus Christ, who sanctions and empowers us to overcome our enemies. This is the origin story of the day of Purim, a Jewish festival to commemorate the day Haman took a gamble on trying to destroy the people of God.

The Book of Esther, Chapter 8

Esther Chapter 8 “Law, Order & Covenant” The antagonist of the Jews is finally impaled. His estate and power removed and handed over to another. How can order be restored in the kingdom? Esther pleads on behalf of her people against the plan Haman had set in motion. Mordecai is given power of attorney to make things right again, creating the first Jewish Charter akin to the Constitution of the United States.  Chapter eight is a foreshadow of Jesus fulfilling the Law and inscribing another in the tablet of our heart. The law created to slaughter a people, now is the law that empowers the believer. All it takes is one word from the King.