The Whole Counsel of God

Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the beginning of Genesis Chapter 12.

Parental Advisory: This episode may contain some adult themes. Fr. Stephen De Young discusses Genesis Chapter 10 and the beginning of Genesis Chapter 11.

Parental Advisory: This episode may contain some adult themes Fr. Stephen De Young discusses Genesis Chapter 9.

Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the end of Genesis Chapter 6 and Genesis Chapters 7 and 8.

Fr. Stephen De Young continues the discussion of Genesis, Chapter 6.

A lively tour through Genesis 5–6, unpacking genealogies, long lifespans, and numeric symbolism. Ancient lists and the Sumerian Kings are compared to biblical crafts of lineage. Enoch’s unique life, calendar links, and Enochic literature get spotlighted. The talk reinterprets Noah’s role, explains the 120-year countdown, and explores ‘sons of God,’ ritual divine‑kingship, and the nature of the Nephilim.

A verse-by-verse look at Cain's city-building, genealogy, and the mystery of where his wife came from. Connections to ancient Near Eastern parallels and Sumerian names are explored. Discussions trace how urban crafts, religion, and moral corruption escalate toward the Flood. Contrasts between Lamech's violent boasting and Seth's line calling on God's name are highlighted.

A close reading of Genesis 4:6–16 exploring translation puzzles in Hebrew and Greek. Discussion of Cain’s sorrowful countenance and whether his offering was ritually correct. Examination of sin as a prowling power and the struggle for self-mastery. Analysis of Cain’s calculated violence, God’s question and mercy, the mark that restrains revenge, and the rupture of human harmony with creation.

A study of Genesis 4 right after the expulsion from Eden. The Hebrew 'yada' and biblical intimacy are explored. Marriage, sexuality, and the 'one flesh' idea are connected to spiritual meaning. The births and names of Cain and Abel are unpacked. Farming and shepherding roles are contrasted. The episode examines the offerings, sacrificial hospitality, and why one offering was accepted while the other was not.

A close reading of Genesis 3:9-24 explores God's probing question to humanity and Adam's fearful response. The talk traces blame-shifting, the serpent's curse, and the protoevangelium about the seed of the woman. It also covers consequences like pain in childbirth, toil of the ground, garments of skin, mortality, and the cherubim guarding the tree of life.