The Gospel Thread

Humans once again reveal their arrogance and pride towards God by building a tower to make a name for themselves. In fact, God shows them mercy, though it doesn't look like what we would expect.

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Armstrong, Stephen. “Genesis 2011 - Lesson 11A.” Verse by Verse Ministries, 31 July 2011, versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_11a. Accessed 10 May 2023.

Guzik, David. “Study Guide for Genesis 11.” Blue Letter Bible...

The sons of Shem, Ham and Japheth are explored through their generations. This  sets the stage for all the major and minor nations seen throughout the rest of the Bible.

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Day, J. (2013). The Table of Nations: The geography of the world in genesis 10. TheTorah.com. Retrieved May 3, 2023, from https://www.thetorah.com/article/the-table-of-nations-the-geography-of-the-world-in-genesis-10 

1368. gibbor. Bible Hub. (2004). Retri...

In this episode of the Gospel Thread Podcast, Dan Snyder delves into the transformative message of the Gospel as revealed through John's initial chapters. He emphasizes the enduring commitment of discipleship, showcasing John the Baptist’s role in preparing hearts for Jesus' arrival. The conversation challenges listeners to confront what they truly seek—warning against distractions from the true Messiah present and active among the...

In this episode, we dive into the Gospel of John, one of the most profound and theologically rich books of the New Testament. Who wrote it, and when and where was it written? We'll explore the authorship of the apostle John, examining the historical context and the unique features of this gospel.

We'll also discuss who John’s intended audience likely was and how the message of this gospel was tailored to them. From there, we break ...

God's covenant with Noah is broken down in detail. Then, another human disappoints us in our search for the Coming Seed. All this and more in Genesis chapter 9.

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Schwartz, R. (1998). Jewish Dietary Laws (Kashrut): The Vegetarian Teachings Of Rav Kook. Jewish Virtual Library. Retrieved May 1, 2023, from https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-vegetarian-teachings-of-rav-kook

Armstrong, S. (2011, July 4). Genesis 2011. Vers...

The flood waters finally recede! We can learn much from Noah's actions after he leaves the ark, especially from his sacrifice to God and how we can offer sacrifices in the same way.

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Bible Hub. (n.d.). 2142. zakar. Strong's Hebrew: 2142. זָכַר (Zakar) -- remember. Retrieved April 17, 2023, from https://biblehub.com/hebrew/2142.htm

Guzik, D. (2018). Study Guide For Genesis 8. Blue Letter Bible. Retrieved April 15, 2023, fro...

As Noah gathers the animals for the ark, they are portrayed in stark contrast to the people on the earth in the previous chapter. God's authority to judge the earth is discussed as well as the flood's parallels to baptism.

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Armstrong, S. (2011, June 6). Genesis 2011 - lesson 7A. Verse By Verse Ministry International. Retrieved April 11, 2023, from https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_7a

Guzik, D. (2...

Who were the sons of God and the daughters of men and why is it a big deal that they intermarried? Who were the Nephilim? All this as well as Noah's preparation for the flood is discussed in this episode.

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Guzik, D. (2018). Study Guide For Genesis 6. Blue Letter Bible. Retrieved April 4, 2023, from https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/genesis/genesis-6.cfm

Armstrong, S. (2011, June 1). Genesis 2011 -...

The first Hebrew genealogy is explored with an emphasis on Adam, Enoch, and Noah.

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Welcome to the Gospel Thread Bible Study Podcast. My name is Dan Snyder and I am your host. Before I publish the first Gospel Thread episode, I want to re-release the episodes from my previous podcast, Beyond the Basics. The format and purpose of these episodes are the same as the Gospel Thread, to study the book of Genesis chapter by c...

Cain's parents thought he would be the chosen seed to crush the head of the serpent. Instead, Cain became the seed of the serpent by murdering his own brother and being arrogant towards God. Meanwhile, another brother is born who would be chosen by God.

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Welcome to the Beyond the Basics Bible Study Podcast. My name is Dan Snyder. I am your host. Thank you for joining me on this episode of Beyond the Basics where we...

The Serpent's deception of Eve is discussed. Does the Bible place the blame on Adam or on Eve for the fall of man? God's judgments on the serpent, the man, and the woman are broken down in detail.

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Welcome to the Beyond the Basics Bible Study Podcast. My name is Dan Snyder and I am your host. Thank you so much for joining me for this episode on Genesis 3.

As many of you know, Genesis 3 is about the fall of man, t...

In the Beyond the Basics Bible Study Podcast, Dan Snyder discusses Genesis chapter two. The chapter recounts the creation story from a more personal perspective, emphasizing the importance of rest on the seventh day and God's creation of Adam and Eve. Snyder highlights various themes, such as rest in Christ, the role of men and women in marriage, and the significance of vulnerability before God and others. He also provides reflecti...

In this episode of the Beyond the Basics Bible Study Podcast, the host delves into Genesis chapter one, highlighting the creation of the world in six days and the introduction of God as the main character. Discussions range from the nature of God to the purpose of human creation, with implications drawn to the Trinity and the image of God reflected in humanity.

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Welcome to the Beyond the Basics Bible Study Podcast. I ...

This first episode introduces the host and what the listener can expect from the Beyond The Basics podcast. It also introduces an overview of the book of Genesis.

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Welcome to the Beyond the Basics Bible Study Podcast. I am your host, Dan Snyder, and I am very excited that you are able to join me today for this very first episode of Beyond the Basics, where we will be going through the Bible chapter by chapter, from Ge...