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• Day 85: Genesis 11-14

  The Tower of Babel wasn’t just a story about human pride — it’s about humanity’s desire to build their own identity apart from God. But what if God’s solution wasn’t punishment, but protection? In Genesis 11-14, we see the scattering at Babel, the calling of Abram, and the beginning of a redemption plan that reverses Babel at Pentecost. If you’re on a Bible reading plan, reading the Bible in one year, or diving into daily Bible study, this episode will help you see these famous stories with fresh understanding.✈️ Overview:Genesis 11-14 closes the first major section of Genesis with the Tower of Babel — humanity’s attempt to make a name for themselves. God scatters the nations, not as judgment alone, but to prevent dangerous uniformity. Out of this scattering, God calls Abram, a man more interested in his brother’s legacy than his own name. We also see Abram’s faith in action, Lot’s rescue (the first biblical picture of redemption), and the introduction of tithing as Abram gives a tenth to Melchizedek.🔎 Context Clues:The tower builders use waterproof materials, fearing another flood. But God’s covenant had already promised otherwise — revealing humanity’s distrust. Babel’s tower was likely a ziggurat, an elevated space meant to house divine presence. In Acts 2, the scattering of Babel is reversed in an elevated upper room with wind and tongues of fire. The languages confused in Genesis are unified by the Spirit at Pentecost. And the genealogy leading to Abram hints that Sarai may have been his niece — part of a redemptive act to continue his brother’s line.🤓 Nerdy Nuggets:• The Tower of Babel wasn’t destroyed; God simply confused their language, showing the power of disunity.• Babel’s builders wanted uniformity — God desires unity with diversity.• Abram’s care for his brother’s family contrasts with Ham’s selfishness in the previous narrative.• The rescue of Lot becomes one of three key Old Testament images for redemption, alongside Ruth & Boaz and Hosea & Gomer.• Melchizedek, a priest-king, foreshadows Jesus and establishes tithing before the Mosaic Law.✅ Timeless Truths:• Don’t strive to make your own name great — trust God to make your name great when your heart is selfless.• God’s desire has always been to gather the nations under His name, not ours.• Redemption isn’t just a concept; it’s a rescue mission where God fights for His people.• Generosity and tithing are timeless acts of trust and worship.👉 Keep going strong on your Bible reading streak! Proud of you.🚀 START HERE!Want to join us on the journey? Check out the Start Page! You can start from Episode 001 on January 1st or jump in to follow along with us, your choice.📖 DOWNLOAD THE PLAN:Whether you’re new to the Bible or ready for a fresh start in 2025, this plan is for YOU. And the best part? The plan is FREE! Download it now and start your journey today.🤓 WANT MORE BIBLE NERD RESOURCES?Check out armacourses.com for biblical literacy resources, courses, and a community to grow with! Learn the Bible for yourself with 60+ courses and counting for only $13 / Month. Also, your first 30 days are on us. Join ARMA for FREE!🐉 PRE-ORDER DR.MANNY'S NEW BOOKCrushing Chaos is available now for preorder, shipping on May 6th. Learn more & buy now at https://crushingchaos.com.🍬 CHURCH CANDY MARKETINGGet NEW church guests, EVERY Sunday without you having to stress over ads, algorithms, or figuring out Facebook or Instagram. Head over to https://churchcandy.com/manny to book a discovery call today!👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE:The Bible Dept. | YouTubeThe Bible Dept. | SpotifyThe Bible Dept. | Apple Podcasts📱 STAY CONNECTED:The Bible Dept. | InstagramThe Bible Dept. | FacebookDr. Manny Arango | InstagramARMA | Instagram📨 EMAIL US!Got questions or want to share your thoughts? Email us at [email protected].💥 MORE RESOURCES:Amazon Store | Shop The Bible Dept. EssentialsDr. Manny Arango’s Book | BrainwashedBook Dr. Manny to Speak🌱 WE’RE PLANTING A CHURCH!The Garden | Houston, TXThe Garden | InstagramThe Garden | FacebookAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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• Day 84: Genesis 8-10

  When you think of Noah’s Ark, you probably picture animals two by two, a big boat, and a rainbow. But what if the Ark was more than just a boat — what if it was a floating temple designed to house the presence of God? In today’s episode (Genesis 8-10), we break down the shocking details of the Ark, its connection to Egyptian culture, the temple parallels you’ve never noticed, and the messy, scandalous story that followed.If you’re reading the Bible in one year, this episode will challenge how you see Noah’s story forever.✈️ Overview:• Genesis 8-10 covers Noah’s story after the flood — the Ark coming to rest, burnt offerings, and humanity starting fresh.• But the Ark isn’t just a boat; it mirrors the temple: three decks (outer court, inner court, Holy of Holies), one door (Jesus as the door), and dimensions that parallel Solomon’s temple.• Noah emerges as a priest, offering sacrifices and restarting creation.• The story takes a dark turn with Noah’s drunkenness, Ham’s sin, and the cursed lineage of Canaan.🔎 Context Clues:• The Hebrew word for “ark” (teva) was used in Egyptian culture for sacred chests that housed idols, carried on water between temples — a clear parallel for freed Israelite slaves familiar with Egyptian rituals.• The Ark is described with temple-like detail: 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, and 30 cubits high — almost identical proportions to God’s temple.• Noah’s sacrifices on dry land mirror priestly functions, reinforcing that this is a sacred space.🤓 Nerdy Nuggets:• The flood is an act of God’s passive wrath — creation unraveling into chaos as God removes His presence.• Noah’s story parallels Adam’s: both experience gardens (vineyard vs. Eden), forbidden fruit, and nakedness.• Ham’s sin likely involved uncovering his father’s nakedness (Leviticus 18), implying either castration, assault, or incest — with Canaan’s birth as the evidence.• The bow in the clouds isn’t just a rainbow — it’s an archer’s bow pointed toward God, symbolizing that He will take the piercing for humanity (foreshadowing Jesus).✅ Timeless Truths:• The Ark teaches us that God’s desire is not just to save but to dwell with His people.• God always provides the sign of the covenant — He does the heavy lifting, both in Noah’s story and in Christ.• Humanity consistently reverts to chaos, but God continually brings order, grace, and covenant faithfulness.• God is the same yesterday, today, and forever — gracious in the Old Testament and gracious in the New.👉 See you tomorrow for Day 85 as we meet Abraham and continue the journey through Genesis. If you’re on a streak, keep going. Proud of you!🚀 START HERE!Want to join us on the journey? Check out the Start Page! You can start from Episode 001 on January 1st or jump in to follow along with us, your choice.📖 DOWNLOAD THE PLAN:Whether you’re new to the Bible or ready for a fresh start in 2025, this plan is for YOU. And the best part? The plan is FREE! Download it now and start your journey today.🤓 WANT MORE BIBLE NERD RESOURCES?Check out armacourses.com for biblical literacy resources, courses, and a community to grow with! Learn the Bible for yourself with 60+ courses and counting for only $13 / Month. Also, your first 30 days are on us. Join ARMA for FREE!🐉 PRE-ORDER DR.MANNY'S NEW BOOKCrushing Chaos is available now for preorder, shipping on May 6th. Learn more & buy now at https://crushingchaos.com.🍬 CHURCH CANDY MARKETINGGet NEW church guests, EVERY Sunday without you having to stress over ads, algorithms, or figuring out Facebook or Instagram. Head over to https://churchcandy.com/manny to book a discovery call today!👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE:The Bible Dept. | YouTubeThe Bible Dept. | SpotifyThe Bible Dept. | Apple Podcasts📱 STAY CONNECTED:The Bible Dept. | InstagramThe Bible Dept. | FacebookDr. Manny Arango | InstagramARMA | Instagram📨 EMAIL US!Got questions or want to share your thoughts? Email us at [email protected].💥 MORE RESOURCES:Amazon Store | Shop The Bible Dept. EssentialsDr. Manny Arango’s Book | BrainwashedBook Dr. Manny to Speak🌱 WE’RE PLANTING A CHURCH!The Garden | Houston, TXThe Garden | InstagramThe Garden | FacebookAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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• Day 83: Genesis 4-7

  Sin isn’t just about breaking rules — it dehumanizes us, pulling us away from the image of God and making us act like beasts. In Genesis 4-7, we see this clearly in the stories of Cain and Abel, and the flood. But these chapters aren’t just ancient stories; they reveal how sin unravels creation and how God’s grace and order remain present, even in chaos. If you’re following along in your Bible reading plan, reading the Bible in one year, or diving into daily Bible study, this episode will help you see the real consequences of sin — and God’s invitation back to true humanity.✈️ Overview:• Genesis 4-7 continues the fallout from Eden, showing how sin multiplies through Cain’s murder of Abel and the growing corruption of humanity.• The story of Cain and Abel isn’t just sibling rivalry — it’s the first clash between beast-like instinct and the call to human purpose.• Cain becomes the “beast in the field,” acting out primal violence instead of godly order.• The flood narrative shows not God’s active wrath, but His passive wrath — removing His presence and allowing creation to unravel back into chaos.• Noah’s family becomes the new beginning of order after judgment and reveals God’s mercy in preserving humanity.🔎 Context Clues:• Biblical patterns connect beasts and fields, helping readers identify Cain as the beast who destroys his brother.• The dragon-serpent imagery from Genesis 3 and Revelation 12 show Satan’s ongoing mission: make humans act like animals.• Genesis 6:3’s “120 years” is a grace period — time given for repentance before judgment.• Ancient flood narratives existed, but the biblical flood story emphasizes God’s justice, mercy, and order.🤓 Nerdy Nuggets:• Cain and Abel foreshadow a biblical pattern: beast vs. son of man, repeated with Pharaoh vs. Moses and Nebuchadnezzar vs. Daniel.• The flood account mirrors Genesis 1:2 — tohu vavohu (chaos) returns when God’s presence is withdrawn.• God’s passive wrath is seen as creation unraveling, not God arbitrarily destroying life.• Multiplication without fruitfulness is chaos; God’s goal is for fruitful people to multiply, not for chaos to grow unchecked.✅ Timeless Truths:• Sin makes us less human, pulling us into animalistic, instinct-driven behavior.• God’s design is for us to be fully human — made in His image, acting with wisdom, restraint, and purpose.• The enemy wants chaos to multiply, but God calls us to cultivate order and fruitfulness.• Focus on becoming fruitful, and trust God with the multiplication. Don’t let sin reduce you to instinct; live in the fullness of what it means to bear God’s image.👉 Keep showing up. Stay on track with your Bible reading plan and keep becoming who God made you to be. Proud of you!🚀 START HERE!Want to join us on the journey? Check out the Start Page! You can start from Episode 001 on January 1st or jump in to follow along with us, your choice.📖 DOWNLOAD THE PLAN:Whether you’re new to the Bible or ready for a fresh start in 2025, this plan is for YOU. And the best part? The plan is FREE! Download it now and start your journey today.🤓 WANT MORE BIBLE NERD RESOURCES?Check out armacourses.com for biblical literacy resources, courses, and a community to grow with! Learn the Bible for yourself with 60+ courses and counting for only $13 / Month. Also, your first 30 days are on us. Join ARMA for FREE!🐉 PRE-ORDER DR.MANNY'S NEW BOOKCrushing Chaos is available now for preorder, shipping on May 6th. Learn more & buy now at https://crushingchaos.com.🍬 CHURCH CANDY MARKETINGGet NEW church guests, EVERY Sunday without you having to stress over ads, algorithms, or figuring out Facebook or Instagram. Head over to https://churchcandy.com/manny to book a discovery call today!👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE:The Bible Dept. | YouTubeThe Bible Dept. | SpotifyThe Bible Dept. | Apple Podcasts📱 STAY CONNECTED:The Bible Dept. | InstagramThe Bible Dept. | FacebookDr. Manny Arango | InstagramARMA | Instagram📨 EMAIL US!Got questions or want to share your thoughts? Email us at [email protected].💥 MORE RESOURCES:Amazon Store | Shop The Bible Dept. EssentialsDr. Manny Arango’s Book | BrainwashedBook Dr. Manny to Speak🌱 WE’RE PLANTING A CHURCH!The Garden | Houston, TXThe Garden | InstagramThe Garden | FacebookAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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• Day 82: Genesis 1-3

  Genesis 1-3 is more than just the beginning — it’s the foundation of everything we know about God, creation, and humanity. But most of us have been reading it all wrong. The creation account isn’t just about God making “something out of nothing.” It’s about God bringing order out of chaos. In today’s episode, we dive deep into what Genesis 1-3 really teaches, how it compares to other ancient creation accounts, and why this matters for your daily Bible reading and understanding of Scripture.✈️ Overview:Genesis opens with a world of chaos — a wild, untamed abyss — and God’s Spirit hovering over the deep. What follows isn’t just creation; it’s God bringing order, purpose, and structure out of that chaos. Everything is intentional: from the forming and filling of days 1-6 to the ultimate climax on day 7 when God rests, reigning over the ordered cosmos. But chaos doesn’t leave quietly; in Genesis 3, the chaos serpent (the dragon) reappears, attempting to undo what God has set in order.🔎 Context Clues:The creation story was written for an audience coming out of Egyptian slavery, surrounded by Babylonian, Mesopotamian, and Egyptian myths. Unlike those myths — where humans are created to serve the gods as slaves — Genesis declares that humanity is made in God’s image, male and female, blessed and called to rule. The ancient world would have seen this as radical. The sea monsters and chaos imagery in Genesis point to a God who brings peace and structure, not randomness and oppression.🤓 Nerdy Nuggets:• Tohu Vavohu (formless and void) is better understood as chaotic wasteland, not emptiness.• The creation account follows a pattern: God forms (days 1-3) and then fills (days 4-6).• Dragons and serpents are interchangeable images of chaos; Adam and Eve stood before a dragon that became a serpent.• The climax isn’t the creation of humans, but God’s rest on day seven — His presence dwelling in order.• In ancient Near Eastern culture, a deity resting symbolized reigning from a temple. Eden was God’s first temple.✅ Timeless Truths:God’s pattern is always the same: He moves life from chaos to order. That’s what He does in creation, in the church, and in your personal life. If you’re focused on multiplication (success, growth, results), remember: God’s calling you first to be fruitful. Be fruitful, then multiply. Focus on cultivating the fruit of the Spirit, and trust God to handle the growth. The enemy loves to multiply chaos, but God multiplies order and purpose through fruitful people.👉 Genesis sets the stage for everything — God’s story, your identity, and the ultimate triumph over chaos. Let’s keep going.🚀 START HERE!Want to join us on the journey? Check out the Start Page! You can start from Episode 001 on January 1st or jump in to follow along with us, your choice.📖 DOWNLOAD THE PLAN:Whether you’re new to the Bible or ready for a fresh start in 2025, this plan is for YOU. And the best part? The plan is FREE! Download it now and start your journey today.🤓 WANT MORE BIBLE NERD RESOURCES?Check out armacourses.com for biblical literacy resources, courses, and a community to grow with! Learn the Bible for yourself with 60+ courses and counting for only $13 / Month. Also, your first 30 days are on us. Join ARMA for FREE!🐉 PRE-ORDER DR.MANNY'S NEW BOOKCrushing Chaos is available now for preorder, shipping on May 6th. Learn more & buy now at https://crushingchaos.com.🍬 CHURCH CANDY MARKETINGGet NEW church guests, EVERY Sunday without you having to stress over ads, algorithms, or figuring out Facebook or Instagram. Head over to https://churchcandy.com/manny to book a discovery call today!👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE:The Bible Dept. | YouTubeThe Bible Dept. | SpotifyThe Bible Dept. | Apple Podcasts📱 STAY CONNECTED:The Bible Dept. | InstagramThe Bible Dept. | FacebookDr. Manny Arango | InstagramARMA | Instagram📨 EMAIL US!Got questions or want to share your thoughts? Email us at [email protected].💥 MORE RESOURCES:Amazon Store | Shop The Bible Dept. EssentialsDr. Manny Arango’s Book | BrainwashedBook Dr. Manny to Speak🌱 WE’RE PLANTING A CHURCH!The Garden | Houston, TXThe Garden | InstagramThe Garden | FacebookAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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• Intro To The Torah

  Welcome to the Torah — the first section of the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Tanakh. The Torah includes the first five books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Even though Moses doesn’t appear until Exodus, he’s the key figure delivering these stories and laws to the original audience — a group of newly freed slaves coming out of 400 years of Egyptian bondage.For them, these books weren’t just ancient stories. Genesis was a prequel to their identity, reminding them that their story didn’t start in slavery, but with a Creator who made them in His image. Exodus revealed that God didn’t just free them from slavery; He called them into sonship and relationship. Leviticus and Deuteronomy weren’t burdens of law but gifts of clarity in a world where sacrifice and worship were confusing and anxiety-inducing.These freed people would have been deeply influenced by Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern culture — polytheistic, hierarchical, and brutal. Their understanding of gods was rooted in fear, guesswork, and control. But the Torah introduced a radically different God: a God of grace, order, justice, and intimacy.Reading these books today, it’s easy to bring our modern expectations and discomforts into the text. But understanding the Torah means stepping into the mindset of people who had never known freedom, never known a day off (enter the revolutionary concept of Sabbath!), and were now being given a new identity and purpose.As we walk through the Torah, watch for two things: what these texts reveal about the nature and character of God, and how they point us toward Jesus. Every story, every law, and every moment is a preview of the grace, redemption, and relationship that Jesus embodies.This is the foundation for everything — the story of beginnings, identity, deliverance, worship, and covenant. Buckle up, because understanding the Torah is key to understanding the entire Bible. Let’s dive into the beginning!🚀 START HERE!Want to join us on the journey? Check out the Start Page! You can start from Episode 001 on January 1st or jump in to follow along with us, your choice.📖 DOWNLOAD THE PLAN:Whether you’re new to the Bible or ready for a fresh start in 2025, this plan is for YOU. And the best part? The plan is FREE! Download it now and start your journey today.🤓 WANT MORE BIBLE NERD RESOURCES?Check out armacourses.com for biblical literacy resources, courses, and a community to grow with! Learn the Bible for yourself with 60+ courses and counting for only $13 / Month. Also, your first 30 days are on us. Join ARMA for FREE!🐉 PRE-ORDER DR.MANNY'S NEW BOOKCrushing Chaos is available now for preorder, shipping on May 6th. Learn more & buy now at https://crushingchaos.com.🍬 CHURCH CANDY MARKETINGGet NEW church guests, EVERY Sunday without you having to stress over ads, algorithms, or figuring out Facebook or Instagram. Head over to https://churchcandy.com/manny to book a discovery call today!👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE:The Bible Dept. | YouTubeThe Bible Dept. | SpotifyThe Bible Dept. | Apple Podcasts📱 STAY CONNECTED:The Bible Dept. | InstagramThe Bible Dept. | FacebookDr. Manny Arango | InstagramARMA | Instagram📨 EMAIL US!Got questions or want to share your thoughts? Email us at [email protected].💥 MORE RESOURCES:Amazon Store | Shop The Bible Dept. EssentialsDr. Manny Arango’s Book | BrainwashedBook Dr. Manny to Speak🌱 WE’RE PLANTING A CHURCH!The Garden | Houston, TXThe Garden | InstagramThe Garden | FacebookAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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