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Bible/Theology

The Way Forward: Exodus 16—Daily Bread

The Way Forward: Exodus 16—Daily Bread

Jan. 3, 2022 - In this moment, they would prefer servitude with full stomachs rather than freedom with empty ones. Maybe Pharaoh wasn't so bad - at least he didn't lead them out into the desert to die! By James Amadon

The Way Forward: Exodus 13-15—From Chaos to New Creation

The Way Forward: Exodus 13-15—From Chaos to New Creation

November 29, 2022 - We've reached a decisive moment in the Exodus story. The Hebrews have left Egypt, but they are not yet free - one more confrontation awaits. By James Amadon

The Way Forward: Exodus 7-12—The Undoing of Egypt

The Way Forward: Exodus 7-12—The Undoing of Egypt

Nov. 1, 2022 - I believe we need a new exodus, one that does not take us to a new promised land but roots us more firmly and justly right where we are. This will require humility, courage, and sacrifice - three things Pharaoh could not bring himself to embrace. Can we? By James Amadon

The Way Forward: Exodus 5-6—It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better

The Way Forward: Exodus 5-6—It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better

Oct. 25, 2022 - Herein lies Pharaoh's weakness - he has built an empire on the backs of people who, if they did rise up, revolt, and leave, would bring the empire to its knees. He cannot let them go, even for a weekend worship festival. By James Amadon

The Way Forward: Exodus 2— Resistance and Awakening

The Way Forward: Exodus 2— Resistance and Awakening

Oct. 3, 2022 - One might think that Pharaoh's cruelty would work - what Hebrew would want to bring a baby into such a messed-up, violent world (something we often hear today)? Yet the pull towards life is strong... by James Amadon

The Way Forward: Exodus 1—The Unstoppable Blessing

The Way Forward: Exodus 1—The Unstoppable Blessing

Sept. 19 2022 - We see from the beginning that what happens in Exodus is directly connected to God's purposes for creation, particularly as it relates to humanity's place and role. God's blessing and calling continue, despite the twists and turns of human history. By James Amadon