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Shead aims to conclude a series on Genesis 2-4. He provides an overview of previous talks in the series, and then explains the pain of Eve in the birth of Cain and Abel. Detailed discussion of the importance of the reversal of the order of Abel and Cain's names, and why the sacrifices are accepted, including the attitude of both sons. Shead compares the two fall narratives of both Adam and Cain - describing our falls as individuals. 1. We are all subject to death 2. Death is designed to restrain evil 3. Romans 8 is a New Testament commentary on futility. Don't put hope in the wrong things.
Shead concludes a talk on Genesis 4. He begins with an overview of the previous talk (\Shead\shead.mp3). Further exploration of Cain's punishment and relationship with God, including God placing a value on his life as shown in the sign. Shead defines the names of all the characters, and their significance. Detailed discussion of Cain and his defiance towards God. He highlights the difference in language with the use of "son" instead of the name of a child to signify a new chance and the beginning of hope.
Shead continues his series on Jeremiah, looking at Jeremiah 31 and the end of a cycle of the resolution to evil. The first stanza reflects on the Exodus generation, while the second applies the lesson learned to the exiles. The final poem in the cycle has 3 Stanzas - vs 15, 18 and 21. First stanza is written with the language of a funeral lament and having restoration. The second stanza also uses grief language. The third stanza explores restoration and a road back to God. Discussion of faithlessness. Shead closes by reflecting on why Matthew quotes Jehremiah 31:15 in his account of Jesus' birth.
Shead explores the final oracle of Jeremiah, Jeremiah 50-51. This is the oracle concerning Babylon. Shead gives an overview of the book thus far, and then explains the historical context in the early verses. He then explains the unusual sheep imagery. Discussion of how Israel receives salvation in relation to Babylon's judgement. Passage changes to explore what God does to save Israel, which is still tied to Babylon's situation.
Shead finishes his series looking at the cycle of poems in Jeremiah 30 and 31. Major theme of restoration and the changes necessary for this. There are oacles showing continuity, and oracles showing discontinuity. The first oracles compares the dark past to the positive future and resortation. The second oracle looks at the patriachal offspring, addressing both Israel and Judah to symbolise all the people of God being on view. The third opens with a statement of discontinuity, to show God's faithfulness in the old covenant and how the new covenant will ne even more glorious. The fourth makes the strong point that God is going to do something radically new. Shead ends with 3 reflections. Firstly, this is the only Old Testament passage that mentions the new covenant, but not the only that describes it. Secondly, the language is not accidently taken up by Jesus at the Last Supper or by New Testament writers. Thirdly, wait in confidence for the Lord.
Shead provides textual criticism of what makes the Word of God the Word of God. Shead looks at how the Bible is translated, particlarly looking at early translations, manuscripts which have contributed to translation work, and the time gaps that have existed between manuscripts. Discussion of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the masoretic text, as well as the textual variants which led to the formation of the Old Testament Canon. Further discussion is held in relation to whether scribes who make additions are inspired. Followed by a question time.
Shead speaks on Amos 7 and 8. He covers the context of the passages, within Ancient Israel. Shead explains the visions shown to Amos. He then compares the fate of Israel to believers now, encouraging believers to fear the Lord before it is too late, as the dangers today are far greater. Shead explains that Amos's prophesies were fulfilled twice, once for Ancient Israel and again in Jesus.
Shead speaks on Exekiel, including the context of the book and some of the visions, both of abandonment and of restoration.
Shead speaks on Jeremiah 2 and 3, exploring the weight of the divorce language and the use of the word "turn".
Shead speaks on the topic of hope from Ezekiel 48. He goes through the background of the vision from chapter 40 onwards, and then the details of the vision. Discussion of the details of the inheritance and division of the land. Details pointing to a new beginning and a miraculous gathering of God's scattered people, with complete equality, as seen in the land portions. Full status is also given to foreigners, compared to earlier instructions. Shift in the vision from temple to city, now with free access for everyone, with God in our midst. Shead then explores how this is expanded in Revelation 21 and 22.
Shead summaries the previous talk on Genesis 4., DUPLICATE OF \Shead\shead2.mp3
