(remember, these are unedited/draft show notes, not a transcript — listening is always better…and if you listen AND follow along below, you’ll see how)
Focus Question:
What are the hidden lessons in the “walking on water” story?
Intro:
The story of Jesus walking on water is one of better known miracle stories in the Bible, but this also makes it one of the better stories in which to look for deeper meaning by way of today’s focus question…What are the hidden lessons in the “walking on water” story?
New Testament segment:
Passage: Matthew 14
Translation: CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Verses: 36
Words: ~761
Psych! You’ll just have to listen…it is, after all, a podcast. <snicker>
Old Testament segment:
Passage: Hosea 7-10
Translation: CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Verses: 62
Words: ~1562
Wisdom segment:
Passage: Proverbs 12:15
Translation: CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Verses: 1
Words: ~16
The bottom line:
There is no better time to take a cue from today’s lesson in Hosea…trusting God isn’t just about avoiding idolatry…they also sought success through military and political power. And how’d that turn out?
Love you!
Roger
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Sources and resources:
(1) David S. Dockery, ed., Holman Bible Handbook (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 1992), 551.
(2) Richard D. Patterson and Andrew E. Hill, Cornerstone Biblical Commentary, Vol 10: Minor Prophets, Hosea–Malachi (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2008), 31.