She Reads Truth Podcast Exodus Week 1 with Jen Wilkin
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Jul 11, 2022 Jen Wilkin, an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas, joins to discuss the rich themes of the book of Exodus. They explore the narrative of Israel's journey from slavery to freedom, emphasizing the courage of midwives and Moses' divine calling. The conversation highlights God's patience and compassion, especially in times of hesitance. As they delve into the significance of liberation and the importance of embracing one’s identity in Christ, listeners are inspired to reflect on their own spiritual journeys.
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Exodus As A Birth Narrative
- Exodus functions as a birth narrative portraying Israel's nationhood emerging from Egypt into new life.
- Jen Wilkin highlights delivery imagery: birth, blood, and Red Sea washing as key theological motifs.
From Narrow Place To Broad Place
- Egypt (Mizraim) means "the narrow place," and Israel is delivered from narrowness into breadth through blood and water.
- The ten plagues function as labor pains that bring the nation into life.
From Favor To Forgetting
- The podcast reads Exodus 1 showing Israel's multiplication and ensuing oppression under a new Pharaoh.
- The hosts note how quickly Joseph's memory fades and oppression replaces prior favor.