40 Minutes In The Old Testament 40 Minutes In The Old Testament: Episode 14
Apr 29, 2015
The hosts discuss their dedication to recording the episode. God's remembrance in the Old Testament leads to saving action. Love keeps no record of wrongs, symbolized by Noah sending out a raven and dove. Christ's baptism represents a pivotal moment in God's salvation history. Jesus' 30 years of perfect law keeping before ministry provides redemption and assurance for believers. Jesus engaged in everyday life and performed miracles, symbolized by the rainbow as peace and reconciliation with God.
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Remembering Means Acting
- Biblical 'remember' means God acts, not recalling from forgetfulness.
- When God remembers Noah he focuses and effects salvation by sending the wind to dry the waters.
Noah's Waiting Mirrors Christian Struggle
- Luther compares Noah's months in the ark to the believer's seasons of waiting and doubt.
- The hosts relate personal experience of dark, cross-bearing seasons where one waits for God's rescue.
Use God's History To Weather Doubt
- When faith struggles, voice honest questions to God as modeled in the Psalms.
- Remember God's past deeds (Exodus, flood) to find assurance during seasons of doubt.