Discover how the Apostle Paul weaves the Exodus narrative into his teachings, viewing Christ as a new Moses delivering humanity from spiritual bondage. The discussion includes the themes of liberation and transformation in Paul's letters, emphasizing love and unity among diverse believers. Insights into suffering and hope in Romans reveal the deep connections between creation's struggles and the promise of ultimate restoration. The speakers also highlight the pivotal roles of women in the Exodus story and explore how these themes continue to resonate in Christian life.
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Leaven as Corruption Metaphor
Paul uses the metaphor of leaven (yeast) in 1 Corinthians 5 to describe corruption spreading in a church.
He urges removing the "old leaven" to be a new, holy community, reflecting the Feast of Unleavened Bread tradition.
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Jesus as Passover Lamb
Paul identifies Jesus as the Passover lamb who was sacrificed for our sins.
Christian life is a perpetual celebration of Passover, embodying ongoing liberation from bondage.
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Deliverance from Present Pharaoh
Paul views Jesus' death as a delivery from the present evil age, akin to the Exodus out of Egypt.
He sees 'present evil age' as a Pharaoh-like power enslaving people spiritually.
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Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Epistles of St. Paul to the Corinthians
Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Epistles of St. Paul to the Corinthians
Paul Böer
St. John Chrysostom
Paul and his story
Paul and his story
(Re)Interpreting the Exodus Tradition
Sylvia Keesmaat
The Exodus Way E11 — After Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension, his followers grew into a movement known simply as “The Way”—a new exodus people delivered from sin and death, following the narrow way of Jesus through the wilderness of our present world and awaiting entry into a promised new creation. The Apostle Paul is a central figure in this movement, commissioned by the risen Jesus to spread the good news of the new exodus to the nations. He planted churches in several Roman cities and wrote letters to congregations of Jewish and Gentile believers. Paul was a Jewish man steeped in Israel's Scriptures, which is why we see him infusing Exodus language and imagery into his letters to the early Church. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore Paul’s letters to the churches in Corinth, Galatia, and Rome, discovering how Paul saw the death and resurrection of Jesus, the life of the Christian, and the larger story of creation as a cosmic exodus.
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