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In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible,' co-hosts Ken Corkins and Pastor Rocky Ellison delve into Romans 1:18-32, discussing God's anger and the consequences He allows for those who reject Him. They explore different translations, the concept of God's wrath versus His justice, and the natural revelation of God in creation. They also address the consequences of idolatry, immorality, and various sins listed by Paul, emphasizing God's active choice to let people face the repercussions of their actions when they turn away from Him.

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Hosts Ken Corkins and Rocky Ellison delve into Romans 1:8-17, discussing various themes and interpretations of faith. They reflect on the importance of spiritual gifts, Paul's desire to visit the Roman Christians, and the need for unity and orthodoxy in the church. The conversation also covers different theological views on how faith is obtained and the significance of the Old Testament. Rocky emphasizes the critical nature of understanding and using one's spiritual gift for mature Christian living.

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We’re sorry to miss you this week! Due to some scheduling conflicts, we weren’t able to get together to record. We will be back next week with a brand-new episode.

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In the Season 18 premiere of 'Pondering the Bible,' co-hosts Ken Corkins and Rocky Ellison return from an extended break. Rocky reflects on his retirement and personal loss before introducing the new direction of the podcast. Without the constraints of weekly sermon preparations, they embark on an extensive verse-by-verse analysis of the Book of Romans. This episode focuses on the overview of Romans, addressing Paul's authorship, the historical context, and the key themes of Christian unity, theological conflicts, and the relationship between Jews and Gentiles in the early Christian church. Rocky expresses his eagerness to delve into topics like sin, justification, and works in the coming weeks.

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In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible,' co-hosts Ken Corkins and Rocky Ellison dissect Matthew 2:19-23. They discuss the historical context of Herod's death and his chaotic reign, including his brutal acts against his family. The episode elaborates on Joseph's return to Israel with Mary and Jesus after Herod's demise, navigating fears of new ruler Archelaus, and eventually settling in Nazareth to fulfill a debated prophecy. The discussion also touches on the potential early awareness of Jesus about his divine mission and the significance behind the term 'Nazarene.'

The Sermon for this Episode is titled "Full Circle" and can be found at pondergmc.org/ministries/sermons

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In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible,' Ken Corkins and Pastor Rocky Ellison explore Matthew 2:13-18, discussing the flight of Jesus' family to Egypt and Herod's brutal massacre of Bethlehem's infant boys. The discussion highlights the significance of God's intervention through dreams, the providence shown in the Magi's gifts, and the typology comparing Moses and Jesus. The hosts delve into prophetic links with Jeremiah and Hosea, emphasizing God's plans unfolding behind the scenes, even amid human evil. They also underscore how these events align with historical instances of child suffering and displacement.

The Sermon for this episode is titled "Children" and can be found at pondergmc.org/ministries/sermons

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In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible,' co-hosts Ken Corkins and Rocky Ellison delve into Matthew Chapter 2, focusing on the wise men's visit to Jesus. They discuss the timing of Jesus' birth, the historical inaccuracies of the December 25th date, the significance of Bethlehem, and the wise men's journey from the East guided by a divine star. The hosts also explore Herod's reaction to the news of a newborn king, his deceitful plot, and the practical and symbolic meanings behind the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Additionally, they address common misconceptions about the nativity scene and the true timeline of events.

The sermon for this episode is titled "Misunderstood" and can be found at pondergmc.org/ministries/sermons

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In this episode of 'Pondering the Bible,' hosts Ken Corkins and Pastor Rocky Ellison discuss the meaning of Advent, focusing on the birth narrative of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew. They explore the cultural context of marriage during Jesus's time, the prophecy from Isaiah 7:14 concerning the virgin birth, and the significance of the name 'Jesus.' The conversation highlights Joseph's decision to trust the angel's message in a dream and his role in ensuring Jesus's legitimacy as the son of God. The episode emphasizes the theological points underpinning the Advent season.

The sermon for this episode is titled "Unbelievable" and can be found at pondergmc.org/ministries/sermons

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