Key 2546 – Genesis 39: Joseph Goes to Prison
In Genesis 39, Joseph is bought by an officer of Egypt and then thrown into prison. But is this really a lesson about how seriously…
X2516 – Q&A About the Kingdom – Part 2
The Bible mentions “religion” only five times. But government, covenants, and agreements are mentioned hundreds of times. Perhaps we should reframe what the Bible is…
Key 2545 – Genesis 38: Judah and His Daughter-In-Law
The Tamar story in Genesis 38 seems to be a rather soap-opera-ish Biblical account. But reading it with an eye for law and government makes…
X2515 – Q&A About the Kingdom
Expanding one’s perspective on religion as encompassing most of the activities of today’s corporate governments will lead one to lots of questions that are much…
Key 2544 – Genesis 37 Part 2
This second lesson on Genesis 37, reinforces that concepts of Melchizedek v Abimelech, Pure Religion v Public Religion, and Fervent Charity v Legal Charity. by…
X2514 – The Liturgy of Liberty
Modern Christians place lots of emphasis on liturgy. But they participate in the same civil liturgy as the non-churchgoers and they all have returned to…
Key 2543 – Genesis 37: Joseph Sold into Slavery
Practical lessons in Genesis 37 become clear when one understands the many metaphors in the story of Joseph’s jealous brothers selling him to their Ishmaelite…
X2513 – Separation of Church and State
Is there a traditional separation of Church and the State? The idea of this separation of Church and State is said to be “philosophical and jurisprudential” by…
Key 2542 – Genesis 36: Descendants of Esau
Genesis 36 details Esau’s descendants. Is this a simple family tree? Or does each name and location provide deep insight into fruit of different types…
X 2512 – Working at Networks
Networks only work if you work at networking. How did early Israel survive without a king nor a central government ruler, with out taxation? How…