Teach Me Thy Statutes The Ephesus School
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- Religion & Spirituality
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Each week, Fr. Aaron Warwick and Jason Ewertt meet to discuss biblical readings from the Orthodox lectionary.
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Following God's Commandments vs Philosophical Pursuits
We discuss how the Bible, generally, and today's passage from Proverbs, specifically, challenges the worldview of its time--seeking "sophia" (wisdom) through philosophical pursuits. Proverbs teaches us that true wisdom is found in following God's commandments. We specifically mention a passage from today's reading that deals with controlling anger.
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The Cross and the Midpoint of Lent
We discuss the scriptural reason why the cross is our focus on the 3rd Sunday and 4th week of Lent. We conclude by focusing on the true meaning of "taking up your cross," explaining why a common understanding of this principle is not accurate.
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Cain, Abel, and Anti-Possessiveness
We discuss the story of Cain and Abel and how it teaches one of the most important lessons of Lent: becoming antipossesive.
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Genesis 1, Lent, and Pascha
We discuss the first reading of Lent, Genesis 1:1-13, and how this text relates to what we as Orthodox Christians do during Lent, and how it also connects with our celebration of Pascha.
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Joel Prepares Us For Lent
With Lent approaching, we now have readings from the Old Testament appointed. Today, we discuss the book of Joel and how it prepares us for the ultimate purpose of the Lenten season, which is to remind us of the upcoming Judgment.
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Peter & Marriage
We began our discussion on Peter's epistles and their unique audience of the Jewish Diaspora, highlighting how Peter shares the same message as Paul, but with slightly varying language due to the different audience. We concluded by focusing on Peter's admonition to husbands and wives, highlighting the historical context.
Customer Reviews
Great podcast
Thank you for your biblical knowledge.
Exceptionally Good Christian Teaching
This exceptionally good podcast has life giving, refreshing, and clear teaching on many topics of vital importance to living the Christian life. In particular, it often powerfully emphasizes the subject of God’s Mercy to us and our call to show similar mercy to others.
Enjoyed the tension
Hey Fr. Aaron and Jason,
Andrea Bakas here. Wanted to say that I’m enjoying your podcast. Episode 5 really worked b/c you wrestled w it. You didn’t answer the question directly but drew the hearer back to the text. The tension made it interesting. Well done.