Cross References Podcast

What does Satan look like? That’s such a weird question, you might never have asked it before. You might think I’m weird for even posing it. But whether you ever wanted to know or not, you can find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 3:30 - What is a Cherub? 7:25 - What is Satan? 11:38 - What is Baal? 19:10 - I Grew Up on a Farm If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

Do we follow the Old Testament law? Most of us would say no, that we’re not “under the law,” as the New Testament says. But what about the 10 Commandments? Most of us would still hang the 10 Commandments in our living room, or at least our bathroom, and we’d still say those apply, right? Well, they’re part of the Law. So do we follow the Law or not? We’ll hash those issues out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 7:15 - Religious/Ceremonial Law 21:00 - Civil Law 36:25 - Moral Law 42:55 - A Modern Case Study 48:00 - Under Law vs Under Grace If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

In Ezekiel 10, God leaves. But when does He come back? And why did Antiochus Epiphanes not die when he entered the Holy of Holies? And how many Baptists does it take to change a lightbulb? You’ll find out the answers to all those questions today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction: Why I’m Pentecostal 8:20 - v1-8, The Return of the Cherubim 13:35 - v9-17, The Wheels Have Eyes 17:10 - v18-22, When God Checks Out 21:00 - Seek God’s Presence If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

How much of the world is going to die in the 7-year tribulation of the end times? With all the calamities we’ve seen over the past few years, could we be in the end times already? And is Marilyn Manson the Antichrist? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 4:20 - Behold, a Green Horse 10:15 - Death and Hell 15:00 - Mailbag: The Mark of the Beast 20:25 - Closing: The Math of the Beast If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

In Ezekiel 8, God introduced a massive vision to show Ezekiel what was happening in Jerusalem spiritually: idolatry in the Temple. We’ll tell you today what the consequences for that will be. Also, what happens to your spirit when you get saved? Does the mark in Ezekiel 9 have anything to do with the Mark of the Beast in Revelation? And speaking of the Mark of the Beast, why does the Antichrist decide to mark his followers in the End Times? You’ll find all that out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 4:50 - v1-2, The Angel Executioners 6:55 - v3-7, Strike the City 12:10 - v8-11, The Angel’s Report 15:10 - What is the Mark? 21:50 - Sighs and Cries 38:45 - Separation of the Righteous If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

Where does inflation come from? What is a denarius in the Bible? And how much is a Rolex worth on the Titanic? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 10:55 - Revelation 6:5-6 23:55 - Recap & Close If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

Ezekiel had a mind-blowing vision in his book, chapters 8 through 11. And one of the things he saw was women in the Temple of God and they were weeping for Tammuz. This is the only place in the Bible that Tammuz is mentioned- so what is that even all about? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction: The Last Straw 3:45 - v14-15, Weeping for Tammuz 16:00 - v16-18, A Branch to the Nose 24:15 - Discerning the Spirits 38:10 - Mother of God 55:55 - Revelation 17: It’s Going to Get Worse, Again If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

At one time we thought civilization had finally achieved world peace, that the days of constant warfare and conquering and death were behind us. Then WWI happened. Then we said that’s enough, that the bloodshed was too great, that we would never let such a thing take place ever again. Then there was WWII. And again we said, “the cost is too high. Civilized countries such as ourselves should never allow such a slaughter of life anymore. The days of one country invading another country to conquer it are finally behind us.” And then just earlier this year, Russia invaded Ukraine. When will wars and rumors of wars finally end? Well, if you read your Bible, you know the answer to that question: they won’t. In 1969, the great American philosopher Edwin Star posed this question; “war, war, what is it good for?” The answer is that it is absolutely good for somethin’, and you’ll find out what that is today on the Cross References Podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 3:40 - Revelation 6:3-4 5:55 - The Resistance 12:40 - The Ezekiel 38-39 War 29:20 - The Psalm 83 Conflict 33:45 - The Daniel 11 Uprising If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

What does the Bible mean that God is a jealous God? Does paganism ever try to creep into the God’s House? And when it happened in Ezekiel’s day, why did the ancient Israelites think they could get away with it? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 5:30 - v1-4, Preamble to the Vision 14:10 - v5-6, The Image of Jealousy 17:25 - v7-13, In the Walls 26:30 - Recap & Application If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

Who is the first horseman in Revelation 6? Why is he carrying a bow but no arrows? And nobody knows who the antichrist will be- but does Satan himself even know? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 6:55 - A Voice Like Thunder 9:30 - A White Horse and His Rider 20:00 - A Bow 36:40 - A Crown, Conqueror 40:30 - Even Satan Doesn’t Know If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

Why didn’t people take Ezekiel’s message seriously? They didn’t believe Babylon would actually destroy them until it was too late. And we’ll explain why today. Also, you might have heard of the names of God before, but I’m willing to bet you haven’t heard the one from Ezekiel 7. You will learn it today though, on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 6:35 - v1-4, The End Has Come 9:35 - v5-9, Evil Has Come 18:35 - v10-11, The Day Has Come 22:15 - v12-13, The Time Has Come 24:15 - v14-22, The Psychological Effects of God’s Judgment 28:50 - v23-27, The Political Effects of God’s Judgment 31:15 - Reflections on 25 Episodes 38:50 - Recap and Application If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

Why is banning idolatry one of the first commandments God gave? Do Christians still sometimes engage in idolatry in modern times? And is it possible to break God’s heart? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - v1-3, Why the Mountains? 7:45 - v4-7, Crapgods 13:40 - v8-10, Breaking God 20:00 - v11-14, Then They Will Know 23:25 - Mailbag #1 27:00 - Mailbag #2 34:00 - Contemporary Applications of Ezekiel 6 If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

Who wrote Psalm 22? Your Bible says David wrote it, but I have a different theory. And it connects, like all things on this podcast do, to the crucifixion. You’ll hear all about it today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - “My God, My God…” 14:10 - “I am a worm…” 20:40 - “strong bulls of Bashan” 26:05 - “All my bones are out of joint” 30:35 - “They have pierced my hands and feet” 36:35 - Closing Thoughts If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

What are the foundational beliefs of Critical Race Theory? What attitudes does this lead to with people who embrace them? And are those the same attitudes that the Bible tells us to have about race? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - What is a Belief System? 8:00 - CRT’s Unbiblical Foundations 13:20 - CRT’s Unbiblical Attitudes 22:20 - CRT’s Unbiblical Actions 36:00 - Recap & Closing Thoughts If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

What is Critical Race Theory? How does it redefine the language we’ve used historically around racial issues? And is this new way of thinking about race more biblical than the old one? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 8:00 - CRT’s New Definitions (1-6) 17:00 - CRt’s New Definitions (7-11) 28:45 - How to Not Be an AntiRacist (12) 31:30 - Good Questions, Bad Answers Our vocabulary words today as defined by CRT: racism - Any system that leads to racial disparity or inequity. Contemporary critical theory - a way of dividing the world between oppressors and their victims along the lines of race, gender, sexual orientation, class, age, etc. identity - identity is found in your group (especially whether it’s the dominant suppressor group or a subordinate oppressed group. oppression - hegemonic power; the ability of the dominant group to impose its norms and values on society. Capitalism - an economic philosophy of choice by white people, therefore a form of oppression. It’s also blamed for the racial disparities we witness in this country, so under CRT, capitalism is also racism. objective evidence/rational dialogue/reason - tools of the oppressors (white heterosexual men) to retain their power. Social Justice - working to eliminate all forms of social oppression. Reality/Truth - A narrative that the oppressors tell in order to justify/retain their power and privilege. For their oppressor, their view of reality is skewed and distorted by their participation in structures of power. Their version of reality is false. For the oppressed, their perception of reality is enhanced by their social location. The more oppressed you are, the more capable you are of creating counter-narratives to the false narratives of the oppressors. Lived experience - an oppressed person’s experiences of oppression gives them special access to truths that are unavailable to the dominant group(s). Privilege - the benefit of being part of the oppressor class. internalized oppression - when a person from an oppressed group challenges the claims of a critical race theorist. anti-racist - someone working to dismantle systems of oppression If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

Why does God say that a whole family can be punished for the sins of one person? Why did Ezekiel cut off his beard and throw the pieces up in the air? And what are some of the main ways that God judges sin? I’ll give you seven of them- and also answer those other questions today- on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 5:30 - verses 1-4, the last sign 15:05 - verses 5-12, the consequences of the siege 25:40 - verses 13-17, seven ways God judges sin 37:30 - recap and application If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

Why did King David’s adviser, Ahithophel, kill himself? What does his suicide teach us about a root of bitterness? How does Ahithophel connect to the night Jesus died? And wait- who is this guy Ahithophel, anyway? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 3:20 - Absalom, Ahithophel and Hushai 17:20 - Why did Ahithophel do it? 24:00 - Three Personal Applications If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

What is the purpose of the 430 days mentioned in Ezekiel 4? He says it represents 430 years of punishment on Israel- but Jeremiah prophesied that Israel would only be punished for 70 years. And history backs that up. Is there a way to reconcile all of this? What does the number 430 even come from, anyway? You’ll find all that out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 2:45 - The 430 Days 14:25 - The Perfect View 26:10 - Closing Thoughts If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

Does the conflict in Russia and Ukraine have any relevance to Bible prophecy? Does Vladimir Putin have any justification for invading this country? How should we think about world events like this when we aren’t directly involved? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 6:30 - The Prophet Habakkuk 20:50 - What’s going on with Russia and Ukraine? 40:40 - What is God up to? 50:25 - Gog and Magog If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

What happens to a city when it goes under a siege? Why shouldn’t you put chicken litter in piles higher than 8 feet? And why did I really want my parents to spank me when I was a teenager? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. The bright spots in Israel’s history are when they got desperate for God. But now that they’ve rebelled, they are going to be quite desperate without God. 0:00 - Introduction: Desperate for God 9:20 - verses 1-3, the fact of the siege 17:35 - verses 4-8, the length of the siege 27:40 - verses 9-17, the severity of the siege 41:15 - recap & application If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

Note: Highly recommended that you listen to “Part 1” first. Last time on the Cross References Podcast, we started a look into Socialism. Is this an economic philosophy and worldview that’s compatible with the Bible? Many Christians believe so today, but I don’t. And I think I can prove it. 0:00 - Introduction 2:50 - Does the Bible Teach Socialism anywhere? 13:50 - Karl Marx, the Creator of Socialism 21:45 - Notes on Future Episodes 24:20 - Recap 28:25 - What about Capitalism? If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

Is socialism compatible with Christianity? Where did socialism come from? And is capitalism any better? We’ll discuss those questions for the next few episodes of the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 7:30 - What is Socialism? 18:45 - The Fake Virtues of Socialism 25:00 - The Real Vices of Socialism 39:25 - To Be Continued… Look for Part 2 to drop very soon! If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

What does it mean that Ezekiel was called to be a Watchman? Whose fault is it when someone dies and doesn’t go to heaven? And last time we left Ezekiel, he seemed pretty mad and resistant about his prophetic calling. Will there be any consequences to that? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Things You Wish You Didn’t Know 9:00 - v16-19 19:45 - v20-21 26:45 - Two Types of People We Need to Warn 34:40 - 3 Attributes of a Watchman 45:30 - v22-27 51:30 - Recap & Closing Thoughts If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

What will society be like right after the rapture happens? What is Mass Formation Psychosis? And how can the Antichrist use it to build a worldwide empire? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 3:40 - What is Mass Formation Psychosis? 9:10 - What is Cognitive Dissonance? 23:30 - The 4 Elements of Mass Formation Psychosis 27:30 - The Coming Antichrist 33:30 - The Aftermath of the Rapture 45:20 - Setting the Stage for Deception 57:25 - Closing Thoughts If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

Why did God give Ezekiel a scroll and then tell him to eat it? What do we do when we tell someone the truth and they don’t wanna hear it? And can someone be a Christian if they won’t do what God says? We’ll talk about all that today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 5:45 - Ezekiel 2:8-10, eat the scroll 11:35 - Ezekiel 3:1-3, connection to Revelation 10 21:45 - Ezekiel 3:4-7, hard speech and hard hearts 29:30 - Ezekiel 3:8-11, hard looks and hard heads 35:45 - Ezekiel 3:12-15, why Ezekiel was angry 43:15 - Notes & Mailbag 47:45 - Recap & Application If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor