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The Rooted PodcastJesus, the good shepherd – The I Am series E4How does Jesus fulfil the role of the good shepherd? How does the use of shepherding imagery in John 10 compare to how it is used in Ezekiel 34?In this episode we're joined by special guest Michael Pfundner to explore John 10, where Jesus identifies himself as both the good shepherd and the gate for the sheep. We explore the significance of Jesus' statement in relation to Old Testament use of sheep and shepherding imagery, such as that found in Psalm 100 and Ezekiel 34. The discussion also touches on New Testament examples including the parable of the lost sheep in...
2025-04-2538 min
Bible Society seasonal reflectionsGalatians 3 – Law and graceWe’re at the end of our week looking at the law in Exodus, and today we’re fast forwarding to Paul’s letter to the Galatian church. What does the law mean in light of God’s grace? Today’s reading is from Galatians 3 and our reflection has been written and read by Michael Pfundner.
2025-03-2203 min
Bible Society seasonal reflectionsExodus 24 – Every jot and tittle?In today’s passage the people promise to follow and be obedient to all of the law. But do they keep their promise?Today’s reading is from Exodus 24 and our reflection has been written and read by Michael Pfundner.
2025-03-2104 min
Bible Society seasonal reflectionsExodus 23 – Enough is enoughToday we’re thinking about Sabbath laws, learning how they applied to the Israelite community then, and how we can remind ourselves to stop, pause and rest.Today’s reading is from Exodus 23 and our reflection has been written and read by Michael Pfundner.
2025-03-2004 min
Bible Society seasonal reflectionsExodus 22 – A God of CompassionGod’s law was groundbreaking for its time, in the way it instructed his people to look after the vulnerable. Discover more of God’s heart behind the law and lots of parallels with the 21st century in today’s reflection.Today’s reading is from Exodus 22 and our reflection has been written and read by Michael Pfundner.
2025-03-1904 min
Bible Society seasonal reflectionsExodus 21 – Timeless?All these old laws are irrelevant, so we can just ignore them, right? Today we’re reading about some of the finer points of the Mosaic law and reflecting on the timeless principles that are still meaningful today. Today’s reading is from Exodus 21 and our reflection has been written and read by Michael Pfundner.
2025-03-1804 min
Bible Society seasonal reflectionsExodus 20 – Forsaking all othersWelcome to the third week of the Lent Encounter. This week we’re looking at the Mosaic law, given to Moses by God at Mount Sinai. We begin with the Ten Commandments and what the first commandment in particular tells us about the kind of relationship God wants with his people.Today’s reading is from Exodus 20 and our reflection has been written and read by Michael Pfundner.
2025-03-1704 min