Listen "Patterns of History and Humanity: Gen 10 (Ben Connelly)"
Episode Synopsis
In this sermon, Ben Connelly explores the recurring themes of repetition and time loops evident in movies and history. By referencing books like 'The Fourth Turning Is Here' by Neil Howe and the biblical genealogies from Genesis, the speaker identifies a pattern: creation, sin, worsening generations, and divine justice. They highlight the seeds of global division rooted in human pride, self-provision, self-promotion, and self-protection, illustrated through the story of the Tower of Babel. However, they also emphasize God's redemptive promise through Jesus Christ, which counters these cycles by offering hope and eventual unity for all tribes and nations.00:00 Introduction and Groundhog Day Reference00:57 Historical Patterns and The Fourth Turning03:15 Generations in Genesis05:08 The Pattern of Humanity in Genesis12:52 Modern Echoes of Ancient Patterns16:03 Seeds of Global Division18:05 Enemies of God's People19:35 Nimrod and the Kingdom of Babel22:03 The Sin Behind the Tower23:31 Self-Provision, Self-Promotion, and Self-Protection28:03 Echoes of Babel in Today's World31:49 God's Judgment and Redemption33:57 The Hope of Unity Through Jesus38:47 The Promise of a New Beginning
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