Knights Around The Table – September 2025
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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 43 – Gen 24-26 – Key Abrahamic Motifs – Trees
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In our “Deep Dive” this time, Fr. John and Danny explore the recurring motif of trees in the stories of Abraham and the Patriarchs, where sacred groves, altars, and standing stones became places of worship and covenant. Though these practices resembled pagan rituals in form, they were fundamentally different in meaning, rooted in relationship with YHWH rather than magic. The symbolism of trees connects worship back to Eden, reminding us that God’s covenantal presence transforms familiar cultural symbols into expressions of divine grace.
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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 42 – Gen 18 – Key Abrahamic Motifs – Theophany Encounters
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In this podcast, Fr. John and Danny explore the theme of theophany in Genesis, where God appears to the Patriarchs in human form or voice. These encounters, though mysterious and ambiguous, reveal both God’s transcendence and His intimate involvement in history, shaping the faith of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. These stories remind us that true biblical faith is grounded in real encounters with God, not distant abstractions or mere moral ideals.
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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 41 – Gen 12,14,18 – Key Abrahamic Motifs – The Nations
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This time, Fr. John and Danny reflect on the biblical theme of greatness, showing how humanity’s longing for fame stems from being made in God’s image. While Babel and the Nephilim sought renown through human effort, God promised Abraham true greatness rooted in covenant and divine relationship. They emphasize that lasting fame is found not in earthly glory but in belonging to God, whose recognition endures beyond time.
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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 40 – Gen 12,14,18 – Key Abrahamic Motifs – Greatness
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In this “Deep Dive” podcast, Fr. John and Danny explore the motif of nations in Genesis, beginning with Babel’s fragmentation and God’s later promise to make Abraham a great nation. Abraham’s military victory, his encounter with Melchizedek, and his intercession for Sodom all illustrate how God’s covenant purpose was to bless the nations through him. The narrative emphasizes that while national identity is essential to human life, God ultimately intends to unite diverse peoples in His kingdom.
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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 39 – Gen 12 and 14 – Key Abrahamic Motifs – Blessing
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In this podcast, Fr. John and Danny talk through the motif of blessing in the Abrahamic covenant, showing how God’s blessing empowers creation to function as intended. Abraham is established as a priestly figure through blessing, which reverses the effects of the fall and extends God’s purpose to the nations. The narrative emphasizes that blessings carry real spiritual power, shaping destiny and flourishing, while curses deny purpose and bring disorder.
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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 38 – Gen 13 and 19 – Sodom and Gomorrah
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This time, Fr. John and Danny walk through the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, situating the cities in the fertile Jordan Valley and highlighting archaeological evidence at Tall el-Hammam that supports the biblical account. The narrative emphasizes that their downfall was not due to a single sin but a spectrum of violence, injustice, and moral depravity that brought God’s judgment. The ruins stand as a sobering reminder of divine justice and a warning for future generations.
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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 37 – Gen 22 – The Sublime Climax
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In our podcast this time, Fr. John and Danny reflect on Genesis 22, where Abraham is tested by God through the command to sacrifice Isaac. They highlight Abraham’s profound faith and obedience, culminating in God’s provision of a ram and His irrevocable covenant promise to multiply Abraham’s descendants. The story foreshadows Christ’s ultimate sacrifice, showing that true worship requires surrender of what is most precious and that God Himself fulfills this demand in Jesus.
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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 36 – Gen 17 – My Covenant In Your Flesh
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Fr. John and Danny consider Genesis 17, where God establishes circumcision as the sign of His covenant with Abraham. The act symbolizes intimacy, wholeness, and belonging to God, linking physical flesh to spiritual commitment and covenantal relationship. Ultimately, circumcision points to God’s promise of seed and fulfillment beyond human ability, foreshadowing joy in impossible promises realized through Isaac’s birth.
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