Kenny's Karats #29: The Result of Sin -- Alienation and Death

The sin in Genesis 3 was the start of seven types of alienation. Check it out on this short Youtube at: https://youtu.be/--47xVV9qvA 

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Did King David finish well? You decide. (1 Kings 2:5-9)

You and I rooted for David during most of his life. But what about at the end? Did he end well? You'll need to decide after you get all the facts. More importantly we all need to decide whether we end well. Join us for a brief study of 1 Kings 2:5-9 and then tell us what you think. Catch it here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UumXoQ1SN14

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Kenny's Karats #28: Autonomy and Cosmic Plagiarism

The ideology of autonomy forces a dichotomous choice between human beings as gods and human beings as unremarkable animals; between human beings as the ultimate source of meaning and human beings as meaningless. Take a listen here: https://youtu.be/aqQ1oGu45z4

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Facing the Reality of Death (1 Kings 2:1-4)

We had hoped to cover 9 verses, but the first 4 are so packed, we paused after that. In this short study, we cover the unavoidable reality of death and the dilemma many Christians face. Join us on Facebook as we look at 1 Kings 2:1-4. Study with us on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/d6qFSejteuQ

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Kenny's Karats #27: Autonomy and the Ethic of Violence

Christopher Watkin maintains that in Genesis 3, it was Eve's desire for autonomy that facilitated the introduction of sin into the world. And he explains how that autonomy breeds violence under certain conditions. Join me for a short "Kenny's Karat" as we read some paragraphs from his book, "Biblical Critical Theory". You can catch it here: https://youtu.be/nXaAI-Ovq2w

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Feeling abandoned and scared? Run to the "altar". (1 Kings 1:49-53)

If you have lived into your adult years, I am confident you have had an experience where you felt very alone and abandoned. What do you do? Well, perhaps you consider what Adonijah did. He turned to Solomon for mercy and grace. We can turn to Christ. Join us here as we study 1 Kings 1:49-53: https://youtu.be/eDmhGjwAfhg .

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Kenny's Karats #26: SIN and AUTONOMY (as it's cause).

Have you ever decided as to what is the cause of all sin. People have different views. Christopher Watkin gives us his view (and it's well worth hearing) as provided in his book, Biblical Critical Theory. I found the write-up fascinating. Join us here on Youtube: https://youtu.be/IdwdeoC8kOU

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While You Were Partying . . . 1 Kings 1:41-48

We need to be careful in our lives not to be attending the wrong party -- we may be surprised as Adonijah with the last course that is being served. Join us we continue to study the life of David from 1 Kings 1:41-48. Catch it here on Youtube: https://youtu.be/_r64V7kUs2E

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Kenny's Karats #25: Secular vs. Biblical Internal Fault Lines

Secular "fault lines" tend to dichotomize things -- set them up as opposites. The Biblical fault line --- says we're all sinners that can be redeemed. Take a short listen to this Kenny's Karat #25. You can catch it here: https://youtu.be/Wt1lPv4Nkqw

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David has Solomon anointed as king. The emotions must have been great. ...

What emotions do you feel when your reign is coming to an end and your son has to take over?
Our study of the end of David's reign, and soon life, continues. Join us here as we study 1 Kings 1:32-40 as we check out how David must have felt making his son Solomon king when another son felt the throne belonged to him. You can share in our study on YouTube right here: https://youtu.be/oCZL_d-epW0 .

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Kenny's Karats #24. Sin, Democracy, and Equality.

Let us be clear: sin is bad. We'll all be glad to have it banished one day by God. But for now we should not miss the fact that recognizing the universality of sin in the human condition also has some surprising collateral benefits. One being the robust affirmation of equality. Join us for this Kenny's Karats #24 here: https://youtu.be/BA9bJaa37gE 

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What else do you have to do before you die? (1 Kings 1:218-31)

David was coming to the end of his life. But he had one more thing to do, something that he had not been good at previously. What about you? Let's learn together as we study 1 Kings 1:28-31. Catch it here on Youtube: https://youtu.be/m8B-CFupNtc and then subscribe to our Youtube channel, "Digging for Scriptural Gems".

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Kenny's Karats #23: Satan, Eve, Plato, & the "Noble Lie"

Join us as we find out where the lie about how we can reach our full potential orginated and how it is propagated today. You get here on Youtube: https://youtu.be/d4QH4KeLsJk

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Sharing the Inconvenient Truth. 1 Kings 1:22-27

Sometimes others give us permission to act. Other times God tells us to act. We need to be ready to do our part. The prophet Nathan shows us how. Join us for our brief study of 1 Kings 22-27 right here on Youtube. You can see it here: https://youtu.be/pC873hM1xGE and be ready to do your part for God.

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A Mother Fights For Her Son's Future. Yes, even then. I Kings 1:15-21

David is dying of old age. But it seems God is not ready to let him die in peace. He has at least one more very important job to do. But is David up to it? Join us as we study the O.T. book of I Kings, today looking at chapter 1:15-21. You can catch our brief study on YouTube right here: https://youtu.be/UUI_B2_9Slk .

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Kenny's Karats #21: Is it Mother Nature or Sister Nature?

What is the right balance of respect for nature that we need to hold as Christians? Take a look to our brief video here: https://youtu.be/qYoUQPAaYG8

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Knowing When To Interfere . . . 1 Kings 1:11-14

Many times we see things going on that we know for certain are not right before God. Sometimes those things are in our families, among our friends, and often within our local churches. What to do, when, and how, Join us as we study 1 Kings 1:11-14 on Youtube: https://youtu.be/re8HOkS8Mj4 .

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Kenny's Karats #20: "Fill the earth and subdue it." What does that mean?

We are continuing our clips from C. Watkin's book, "Biblical Critical Theory". I really found this one most interesting. Taking a look. You can catch it here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hSRc13qVmf0 . Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Just search on YouTube for "Digging For Scriptural Gems".

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Another of David's sons about to cause him trouble. (1 Kings 1:5-9)

David's age and physical capabilities can no longer be ignored. But who will take over and how? We study 1 Kings 1:5-9 and learn about "self-exaltation". Join us for a brief study on YouTube. You can catch it here: https://youtu.be/oQM5DPEf7eM

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Kenny's Karats #19: A unique form of life.

WE are the only creatures that scratch our heads trying to figure out what we are. The Bible answers that in a unique way. At the heart of that answer is the idea that human beings are made in the "image of God." We'll start to unfold it here. https://youtu.be/zdT3JYfgMCw More to come later.

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