Exploring My Strange Bible Torah Crash Course: Genesis (Remastered)
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Jan 23, 2026 Dive into the fascinating world of Genesis, where creation meets chaos and humanity’s grand calling unfolds. Explore how humans, as God's image-bearers, are meant to thrive in stewardship. Uncover the deep themes of rebellion in the Tower of Babel and the remarkable transition to Abram, who embodies God's promise. Hear how a dysfunctional family becomes a pivotal part of God's rescue plan, with Joseph's tale illustrating the transformative power of good arising from evil. This insightful journey reveals the foundational setup for the entire biblical narrative.
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Weird Uncle Metaphor For The Torah
- Tim Mackie compares our awkward relationship with the Torah to interacting with a weird uncle at family gatherings.
- The metaphor captures familiarity mixed with discomfort and obligation toward these biblical books.
Use Big Story / Little Story Lens
- Read narrative books with 'Big Story / Little Story' perspective: zoom out to see how many short stories form one grand plot.
- Use that aerial view to interpret individual episodes in light of the whole biblical narrative.
Old Testament Points Toward Jesus
- The Torah (Law, Prophets, Psalms) forms a unified, forward-pointing story Christians read as leading to Jesus.
- Jesus assumed these books interpret his life, death, and resurrection and opened the disciples' minds to see that continuity.
