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Welcome to “Bible Study for Progressives,” a show where moderates, liberals and leftists of all faiths and ideologies come together to discuss scripture, spirituality and politics.
Today’s show is entitled: “Think Impunity: Understanding Arrogance and Pride in the Bible.” In modern usage, “arrogance” or “pride” often describes someone who is haughty or “holier than thou.” In sum, someone who thinks they are better than others. This, however, does not represent a full understanding of the terms, especially as they are used in the Bible. We will be reading from an ancient Jewish text, the Book of Sirach, in order to better understand the meaning of these words.
I wrote the reading for today’s show back in late August of 2013. I wrote it near the beginning of the Syrian civil war when Hillary Clinton was running around saying “Assad must Go” and “It’s only a matter of time.” At that time, I chose to use Assad as an example of the Biblical meaning of the words pride and arrogance. So Today, we will also be discussing the situation in Syria and the refugee crisis, as well other atrocities in the Middle East, particularly the Saudi Coalition invasion of Yemen and Bahrain.
Irruption of the Real: The Resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth
“God Shows No Partiality:” Understanding the Language of Salvation (Acts 10, Easter C)
Welcoming Americans and Their New Age Beliefs Back into Church Again
Experiencing God: The Risen Christ and the Good News (1 Corinthians 15:1-11)
I Pledge Allegiance to Jesus: Responding in Faith to the Promise of Salvation (Romans 10:5-15)
Israel Palestine: Land and Covenant with Dr. Ron Pierce
Jesus: A Spiritual Man Confronts Religious People (Luke 4:21-30)
Rejection at Nazareth: Church, Social Justice and the Fulfillment of Scripture (Luke 4:14-21)
The Golden Rule and the New Age: An Interview
Being a Supernaturally Gifted Servant of God (1 Corinthians 12:1-11)
Christmas: A Time to Remember the Poor (Luke 2:1-20)(Christmas)
Escape to Judea and the Great Reversal: the Drama of the "Magnificant" (Luke 1:5-56)(Advent 4C)
You Brood of Vipers! Condemnation or Warm Welcome? (Luke 3:7-18)(Advent C3)
Seeing the Signs: Climate Change and the End Time (Luke 21:25-36)(Advent C1)
Christ, The Martyr King (Revelation 1:4b-8)
The Little Apocalypse: Hope or Tribulation? (Mark 13:1-8)(Proper 28B/Ordinary 33B/Pentecost 26)
Where is God? The Scribes and the Widows Mite (Mark 12:38-44)(Proper 27B/Ordinary 32B/ Pentecost 25)
Jesus and the Sign of Jonah: Judgment, Warning, and Invitation (Matthew 16:1-23)(Proper 16A/Ordinary 21A)
What Can Jesus Do but Die for You? The Healing of Blind Bart and the Way to the Cross (Mark 10:46-52)
Organizing at Church: Issues at the Intersection of Religion and Politics
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