CrossReferences

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

Can a prophecy be fulfilled more than once? How does the life of Jesus repeat stories of Israel in the Old Testament? And where in the Old Testament did it say Jesus would live in Nazareth? I’ll give you a hint: you won’t find it on your own. But I’ll tell you all about it today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 2:35 - Prophecy as Pattern 10:35 - Dual Fulfillment 12:55 - The “Here a Little, There a Little” Prophecy 21:20 - Recap 30:15 - Closing Thoughts If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor The Christmas music we borrowed for this episode was from No Copyright Sounds on Youtube. ► Ikson - Christmas (NCS - MUSIC) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVIQ...

Why did the 12 disciples have so many wrong assumptions about Jesus’ mission? How did the wise men know that the star above Bethlehem meant the Messiah was there? And speaking of those wise men, why did they bring myrrh to the baby Jesus? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 5:45 - Literal Fulfillment 14:50 - Time Gap Prophecies 25:15 - Allusions 30:40 - Foreshadowing If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor The Christmas music we borrowed for this episode was from No Copyright Sounds on Youtube. ► Ikson - Christmas (NCS - MUSIC) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVIQ...

What did God tell Ezekiel when He commissioned him to be a prophet? What does it mean when someone says they are deconstructing their faith? And what did Ezekiel’s nation have in common with America today? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 6:30 - verses 1-2, the Holy Spirit’s empowerment 11:50 - verses 3-5, a rebellious nation 21:45 - what is deconstruction? 31:05 - verses 6-7, overcoming resistance 36:25 - recap and closing thoughts If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

How does Jesus’ admonition to “judge not” apply to church discipline? When should we apply church discipline- and how- and why? And what do you do when you have a personal conflict with another Christian? You’ll find all that out today on the Cross References Podcast. NOTE: This is essentially a Part 2 to last week’s episode, even though it covers a somewhat different topic. This episode is mostly focused on church discipline. I highly recommend listening to the previous episode first, because while church discipline should be carried out when necessary, we must always search our own hearts and lives before judging someone else’s actions. Keep Matthew 7 in the back of your mind before enacting I Corinthians 5. 0:00 - Introduction 5:35 - What is church discipline? (I Corinthians 5) 12:55 - Why do you need to do church discipline? 15:15 - When do you need to do church discipline? 25:35 - Having high standards for volunteers 32:00 - What to do when you have personal conflicts (Matthew 18) 48:45 - recapping today's lesson If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

Jesus told us “judge not,” right? It sounds simple enough, but what does everyone get wrong about that little two-word phrase? Why does Jesus’ command about judging come at just the right time? And how did Jesus apply his principles about judging to the woman caught in adultery? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. NOTE: This was originally going to be a super-sized episode lasting about hour. However, once I got about 1/3 through my notes, I realized that I was going to need more time than I actually wanted to spend on one episode. Therefore, I cut my lesson off and will give the other half of it next week. So this episode ended up being closer to our regular length. Please keep that in mind as you listen to the episode; part 2 is coming next week in Episode 7. Some of my comments that I make in the introduction (about how judging relates to church discipline and personal conflicts) will actually be addressed in part 2. 0:00 - Introduction 6:45 - Matthew 7:1-5 15:40 - questions to ask yourself before judging 22:25 - think categorically 27:55 - John 8 (the woman caught in adultery) 40:10 - today’s recap If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

What did Ezekiel see when the heavens open and he was given a glimpse of God’s throne? What is the purpose of four-faced guardian angels around God’s throne? And are they actually angels at all? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - introduction 4:05 - verses 4-14, the Four Living Creatures 15:40 - verses 15-21, Wheels within Wheels 23:05 - verses 22-26, the Expansse 29:40 - verses 27-28, God on His Throne 35:40 - recap and applications from today’s verses If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

Can a Bible prophecy be 99% right? What are some misconceptions that most Christians have about the end times? And what’s the first things you need to know if you want to study Bible prophecy? We’ll answer those questions today on the Cross References podcast. Here are 5 things you need to know first if you want to study Bible prophecy: 0:00 - Introduction 4:45 - Bible Prophecy cannot be wrong because God knows the future. 11:45 - False teachings always quote the Bible. 20:25 - Israel is Israel 23:55 - Prove what you (think you) know 32:30 - It’s Revelation, not Revelations 37:55 - Recapping today’s 5 points If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

In this episode, we kick off a long-form Bible study in the book of Ezekiel. We’ll be here for a while so get comfortable! What do you know about Ezekiel the prophet- the person? This is one of the few books of the Bible that doesn’t take place in Israel- so where does it take place? And are there any connections between Ezekiel and Jesus? We’ll answer those questions today as we analyze the first three verses of Ezekiel. My goals for these Bible studies: 1) pick apart the passage verse by verse, 2) cross references, 3) connections to Jesus, 4) personal applications (if applicable) 0:00 - introduction 6:55 - verses 2-3- the historical context of Ezekiel 18:15 - verse 1- who is Ezekiel? 24:15 - connections between Ezekiel and Jesus If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

Welcome to our second episode, where we are going to study the Nazirite Vow of the Old Testament law. What would cause someone to want to follow this voluntary procedure, and does it have any meaning or parallels to our lives today? 0:00 - Intro 2:50 - Numbers 6:1-8 6:05 - 3 Elements of a Nazirite Vow 10:25 - 3 People in the Bible who took Nazirite Vows 14:30 - Completing the Vow Perfectly 17:55 - Leadership Lesson If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

Welcome to the Cross References podcast, where you learn how every small piece of the Bible tells one big story- and most importantly, how they all connect to the cross and Christ. Whether you’re a newbie Christian or a veteran Bible reader, our goal is that God’s Word will make more sense to you after every episode. Who is this mysterious figure who repeatedly shows up in the Old Testament? I’m going to make two big claims in this episode- the first is that The Angel of the Lord is God Himself. Why then is God called an angel? Well, there’s something special about these appearances of God. You’ll have to listen to find out what. Here are the main reasons for my major claims today… 1) The Bible uses “The Angel of the Lord” and simply “The Lord” interchangeably. 2) He speaks as if He is God, not as if He’s delivering a message for God. 3) He accepts sacrifice 4) He accepts worship 5) He disappears when the Old Testament concludes If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor