Bridgetown Audio Podcast Genesis 1v1-2v3
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Jun 30, 2025 
Tim Mackie, co-founder of the Bible Project and Hebrew Bible scholar, joins the conversation to unpack the creation narrative in Genesis. He shares insights on how God brings order from chaos, emphasizing the profound significance of the seventh day of rest. The discussion touches on the interconnection between the creation story and themes of resilience and hope. Mackie also draws modern parallels, like the lessons from 'Jurassic Park,' showing how creativity reflects divine purpose in our lives.
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Jurassic Park's Deeper Meaning
- Tyler Staten shares how revisiting Jurassic Park reveals it's fundamentally about love pushing us beyond comfort zones.
- The story highlights personal transformation rather than just dinosaurs or science gone wrong.
Ancient vs Modern Questions
- Tim Mackie emphasizes that modern questions about Genesis differ from ancient questions the biblical authors addressed.
- We must cultural-travel to understand Genesis on its own terms rather than impose modern categories.
Genesis 1's Literary Design
- Genesis 1's literary design reveals a pattern: forming in days 1-3, filling in days 4-6, and resting on day 7.
- The structure highlights intentional rhythm and harmony in creation's narrative.