The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Introduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)
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Jan 27, 2025 
Join Jeff Cavins, a renowned Catholic Bible scholar and developer of the Great Adventure Bible Timeline, as he delves into the significance of Egypt and Exodus. They unpack the Israelites' grueling 400-year enslavement and Moses' pivotal role as their deliverer. The discussion highlights the importance of the laws in Leviticus, offering insights into identity and divine guidance. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own faith journeys, embracing God's laws as pathways to deeper relationships rather than burdens.
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Spiritual Consistency
- The hardest day to engage in spiritual practices is after a lapse.
- Resume without striving for perfection, focusing on faithfulness instead.
Exodus' Complexities
- Exodus introduces complexities, starting with a 400-year gap after Genesis.
- Israelites, enslaved in Egypt, cry out to God, who raises Moses as their deliverer.
Freedom and Provision
- God uses the 10 plagues to free Israelites from Egyptian idolatry.
- After their escape, God provides manna, teaching them reliance on His word.