In today’s episode, Dr. David Pocta and Hannah DeSouza journey through Genesis 10 and 11, dissecting the fascinating stories of Noah's sons' genealogy and the tale of the Tower of Babel. This exploration will deepen your understanding of these biblical narratives.
David and Hannah examine Genesis 10, unraveling the genealogy of Noah's sons and the profound implications of the different languages spoken in their respective territories. As the focus shifts to Genesis 11, you’ll hear an exploration of the pivotal story of Babel, raising critical questions about human nature. Consider challenges to literal interpretations of the text and trace the history of all creation leading up to the promise of salvation through the nation of Israel.
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“This genealogy shows how the history of all creation is moving toward the history of this one people and this one man. For the sake of the one promise.” –Hannah DeSouza
“We have to accept that there's something bigger going on here than a literal, at face value meaning. What is God trying to tell us?” –Dr. David Pocta
“It makes sense that if God cares about his glory and kind of has that same passion in a way, that we also would reflect some of that in our own identity, bearing his image.” –Hannah DeSouza
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