Knights Around The Table – July 2025
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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 35 – Gen 15 – Abram’s Belief & God’s Covenant/Oath Concerning the Land
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In this “Deep Dive” chat, Fr. John and Danny reflect on Genesis 15, where God formalizes His covenant with Abram through an oath ceremony centered on the promise of land. Abram’s faith is reckoned as righteousness, showing the “original attitude” of trust God desires, while the ritual of severed animals and divine fire underscores the covenant’s binding reality. The narrative emphasizes that faith must be joined with tangible, objective action, uniting the spiritual and material in God’s promise.
Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 34 – Gen 12 – Abram, His Call to Land and Motivating Promises
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This time, Fr. John and Danny explore Genesis 12, where God calls Abram to leave his homeland and promises him land, greatness, and blessing. Abram is portrayed as a new “first man,” chosen to be the fountainhead of a new humanity through whom nations will be blessed. The passage emphasizes that Abram’s personal promises are meant to make him a channel of blessing to the world, contrasting God’s gift with humanity’s failed attempts at Babel.
Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 33 – Gen 12-15 – The Abrahamic Covenant-Its Overall Structure
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In this “Deep Dive” podcast, Fr. John and Danny outline the overall structure of the Abrahamic covenant, showing how it develops around the twin motifs of land and seed. The narratives are organized into two panels, each culminating in covenantal promises, with chapters 12, 15, 17, and 22 serving as its four central pillars. This literary design highlights the theological depth of Genesis, where God’s covenant with Abraham becomes the backbone of Scripture and the foundation for redemptive history.
Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 32 – Gen 11 – Separation from the Chaos of Ancient Civilizations
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In this podcast, Fr. John and Danny reflect on Terah’s move from Ur toward Canaan, contrasting the grandeur of Mesopotamian civilization with the humble beginnings of Abraham’s call. While Babel and its culture sought to overcome chaos through human achievement, Abram worshiped the one true God who enters history and makes covenant with His people. The narrative emphasizes that God’s plan begins by separating His chosen from worldly chaos, planting a seed of faith that will ultimately overcome paganism and restore creation.
Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 31 – Gen 11 – Faustian Patterns
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Fr. John and Danny explore the “Faustian patterns” in Genesis, comparing Cain’s descendants and Nimrod’s post-flood culture to the medieval legend of Faust. Both biblical and cultural narratives show humanity’s pursuit of power, creativity, and pleasure “made with human hands,” ultimately leading to corruption and judgment. In contrast, God’s kingdom is built without human hands, pointing to the Temple and ultimately Christ, reminding us that true fulfillment comes from divine creation rather than human striving.
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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 30 – Gen 11 – Babel, the Culmination of the Fall
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This time Fr. John and Danny examine the Tower of Babel as the culmination of humanity’s fall, where people sought to build a city and tower to make a name for themselves rather than trust God’s plan. The chiastic structure of Genesis 11 highlights human arrogance contrasted with God’s sovereignty, as He “came down” to scatter them and confuse their language. The story reveals how pride and fear led to rebellion, while God’s judgment redirected humanity to fulfill His purpose of filling the earth.
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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 29 – Gen 9 – Noah: His Fall, Curses, and Blessings
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This time, Fr. John and Danny talk about how Noah, though righteous and obedient to God’s command to build the ark, fell into sin through drunkenness, leading to shame and exposure (Genesis 9:20–21). Ham dishonored his father, while Shem and Japheth showed respect, resulting in Noah’s curse upon Canaan and blessing upon Shem, shaping the destiny of nations (Genesis 9:22–27). This narrative mirrors Adam’s fall, showing that even after covenant renewal, humanity’s weakness persists, yet God’s plan for redemption continues through Shem’s line, ultimately pointing to Abraham’s seed.
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