This is our foundational episode in exploring the question, “How can God exist with all the suffering in the world?” In this episode we will examine many of the cliché explanations that are often given, to see whether they are more helpful or harmful, and then wrestle with the question in new ways with new perspective. To do this, we will once again return to the concept of the seed of Christ within us.

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In these new series of episodes, our attention turns to practical living as sons and daughters of God. How do we live in this garden that God has given us? How does the kingdom of God come alive in our midst? This episode takes a deep look at the start of the church in the book of Acts, the values and practices that were central to the identity of the early church, and what it means for us today to reclaim them. An analysis of the business concept of “Mission Drift” within institutions will give us valuable thought and insight into how and where God may be leading us to build community in a world that knows less and less of it!

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The series finale! This episode concludes our “Garden of God” series by looking at the role of the Holy Spirit as Living Water for the seed and fire for the soil. As Christians we have usually learned only one aspect of how fire is used in the New Testament and the ancient world. But there is another aspect of fire that is critical to understanding it’s use in an agricultural society. It is pivotal to understanding the garden metaphor throughout scripture. This episode helps explain a seeming contradiction between water and fire that come together in the Spirit of God…the tiller of the garden. In addition to explaining the tension between 2 Peter 3:7 and Rom 8:19, we will examine the role of fire in the burning bush and the significance of Mount Horeb as the mountain of God.

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**The into & outro music is an original work created by Ryan Bradley specifically for “Living the Mystery” by Encountering Ministries and is not subject to any third-party copyright claims. All rights reserved.**