The CloudCast, ep. 11: Genesis 12 & Name, Nation, Land

03/06/2025 1h 4min

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Rev. Josh Reber – Faith Lutheran Church, St. Cloud, MN & Trinity Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, MNRev. David Buchs – Concordia Lutheran Church, Fairhaven, MNChapters00:00 The Significance of Abraham in the New Testament02:54 Exploring the Role of Music and Hymnody05:33 The Nature of Beauty and Art08:41 The Corruption of Good Things11:28 Lutheranism and the Bound Will14:22 The Covenant with Abraham17:25 The Complexity of Deception and Faith28:29 Understanding Local Knowledge in Sermons29:35 The Concept of Great Cities and Modern Day Nineveh30:04 Beauty and Ugliness: A Philosophical Exploration32:02 The Significance of Names and Identity33:09 God's Promise to Abraham: A Divine Connection34:34 The Land and Nation: A Theological Perspective36:46 Faith Beyond Intellectual Assent39:07 The Role of Faith in Baptism and Childhood40:27 Abraham's Trust in God: A Model for Believers43:17 The Historicity of Abraham's Faith45:28 The Nature of Signs and Spiritual Experiences48:07 The Assurance of Prayer in Community50:53 Living in Light of the End Times52:13 Preparing for the Divine Wedding: A Call to Purity53:31 Contrasting Abraham and Adam: Faith and Fallibility56:58 Choosing the Adventure of Faith58:42 The Importance of Church and Community01:02:07 Church Planting as Conquering: A New Perspective