What is the purpose of the 430 days mentioned in Ezekiel 4? He says it represents 430 years of punishment on Israel- but Jeremiah prophesied that Israel would only be punished for 70 years. And history backs that up. Is there a way to reconcile all of this? What does the number 430 even come from, anyway? You’ll find all that out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 2:45 - The 430 Days 14:25 - The Perfect View 26:10 - Closing Thoughts If you want to get in touch with us, se...
Mar 14, 2022•34 min•Ep. 18
Does the conflict in Russia and Ukraine have any relevance to Bible prophecy? Does Vladimir Putin have any justification for invading this country? How should we think about world events like this when we aren’t directly involved? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 6:30 - The Prophet Habakkuk 20:50 - What’s going on with Russia and Ukraine? 40:40 - What is God up to? 50:25 - Gog and Magog If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email to crossrefere...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 17
What happens to a city when it goes under a siege? Why shouldn’t you put chicken litter in piles higher than 8 feet? And why did I really want my parents to spank me when I was a teenager? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. The bright spots in Israel’s history are when they got desperate for God. But now that they’ve rebelled, they are going to be quite desperate without God. 0:00 - Introduction: Desperate for God 9:20 - verses 1-3, the fact of the siege 17:35 - verses 4-8, t...
Feb 21, 2022•49 min•Ep. 16
Note: Highly recommended that you listen to “Part 1” first. Last time on the Cross References Podcast, we started a look into Socialism. Is this an economic philosophy and worldview that’s compatible with the Bible? Many Christians believe so today, but I don’t. And I think I can prove it. 0:00 - Introduction 2:50 - Does the Bible Teach Socialism anywhere? 13:50 - Karl Marx, the Creator of Socialism 21:45 - Notes on Future Episodes 24:20 - Recap 28:25 - What about Capitalism? If you want to get ...
Feb 08, 2022•42 min•Ep. 15
Is socialism compatible with Christianity? Where did socialism come from? And is capitalism any better? We’ll discuss those questions for the next few episodes of the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 7:30 - What is Socialism? 18:45 - The Fake Virtues of Socialism 25:00 - The Real Vices of Socialism 39:25 - To Be Continued… Look for Part 2 to drop very soon! If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor...
Feb 07, 2022•41 min•Ep. 14
What does it mean that Ezekiel was called to be a Watchman? Whose fault is it when someone dies and doesn’t go to heaven? And last time we left Ezekiel, he seemed pretty mad and resistant about his prophetic calling. Will there be any consequences to that? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Things You Wish You Didn’t Know 9:00 - v16-19 19:45 - v20-21 26:45 - Two Types of People We Need to Warn 34:40 - 3 Attributes of a Watchman 45:30 - v22-27 51:30 - Recap & Closin...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 13
What will society be like right after the rapture happens? What is Mass Formation Psychosis? And how can the Antichrist use it to build a worldwide empire? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 3:40 - What is Mass Formation Psychosis? 9:10 - What is Cognitive Dissonance? 23:30 - The 4 Elements of Mass Formation Psychosis 27:30 - The Coming Antichrist 33:30 - The Aftermath of the Rapture 45:20 - Setting the Stage for Deception 57:25 - Closing Thoughts If you w...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 12
Why did God give Ezekiel a scroll and then tell him to eat it? What do we do when we tell someone the truth and they don’t wanna hear it? And can someone be a Christian if they won’t do what God says? We’ll talk about all that today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 5:45 - Ezekiel 2:8-10, eat the scroll 11:35 - Ezekiel 3:1-3, connection to Revelation 10 21:45 - Ezekiel 3:4-7, hard speech and hard hearts 29:30 - Ezekiel 3:8-11, hard looks and hard heads 35:45 - Ezekiel 3:12-15,...
Jan 10, 2022•57 min•Ep. 11
Can a prophecy be fulfilled more than once? How does the life of Jesus repeat stories of Israel in the Old Testament? And where in the Old Testament did it say Jesus would live in Nazareth? I’ll give you a hint: you won’t find it on your own. But I’ll tell you all about it today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 2:35 - Prophecy as Pattern 10:35 - Dual Fulfillment 12:55 - The “Here a Little, There a Little” Prophecy 21:20 - Recap 30:15 - Closing Thoughts If you want to get in t...
Dec 23, 2021•34 min•Ep. 10
Why did the 12 disciples have so many wrong assumptions about Jesus’ mission? How did the wise men know that the star above Bethlehem meant the Messiah was there? And speaking of those wise men, why did they bring myrrh to the baby Jesus? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 0:00 - Introduction 5:45 - Literal Fulfillment 14:50 - Time Gap Prophecies 25:15 - Allusions 30:40 - Foreshadowing If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com H...
Dec 22, 2021•36 min•Ep. 9
What did God tell Ezekiel when He commissioned him to be a prophet? What does it mean when someone says they are deconstructing their faith? And what did Ezekiel’s nation have in common with America today? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 6:30 - verses 1-2, the Holy Spirit’s empowerment 11:50 - verses 3-5, a rebellious nation 21:45 - what is deconstruction? 31:05 - verses 6-7, overcoming resistance 36:25 - recap and closing thoughts If you want to get in touch with us, drop...
Dec 13, 2021•43 min•Ep. 8
How does Jesus’ admonition to “judge not” apply to church discipline? When should we apply church discipline- and how- and why? And what do you do when you have a personal conflict with another Christian? You’ll find all that out today on the Cross References Podcast. NOTE: This is essentially a Part 2 to last week’s episode, even though it covers a somewhat different topic. This episode is mostly focused on church discipline. I highly recommend listening to the previous episode first, because w...
Dec 06, 2021•54 min•Ep. 7
Jesus told us “judge not,” right? It sounds simple enough, but what does everyone get wrong about that little two-word phrase? Why does Jesus’ command about judging come at just the right time? And how did Jesus apply his principles about judging to the woman caught in adultery? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. NOTE: This was originally going to be a super-sized episode lasting about hour. However, once I got about 1/3 through my notes, I realized that I was going to need m...
Nov 29, 2021•43 min•Ep. 6
What did Ezekiel see when the heavens open and he was given a glimpse of God’s throne? What is the purpose of four-faced guardian angels around God’s throne? And are they actually angels at all? You’ll find out today on the Cross References podcast. 4:05 - verses 4-14, the Four Living Creatures 15:40 - verses 15-21, Wheels within Wheels 23:05 - verses 22-26, the Expansse 29:40 - verses 27-28, God on His Throne 35:40 - recap and applications from today’s verses If you want to get in touch with us...
Nov 22, 2021•42 min•Ep. 5
Can a Bible prophecy be 99% right? What are some misconceptions that most Christians have about the end times? And what’s the first things you need to know if you want to study Bible prophecy? We’ll answer those questions today on the Cross References podcast. Here are 5 things you need to know first if you want to study Bible prophecy: 4:45 - Bible Prophecy cannot be wrong because God knows the future. 11:45 - False teachings always quote the Bible. 20:25 - Israel is Israel 23:55 - Prove what y...
Nov 15, 2021•41 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, we kick off a long-form Bible study in the book of Ezekiel. We’ll be here for a while so get comfortable! What do you know about Ezekiel the prophet- the person? This is one of the few books of the Bible that doesn’t take place in Israel- so where does it take place? And are there any connections between Ezekiel and Jesus? We’ll answer those questions today as we analyze the first three verses of Ezekiel. My goals for these Bible studies: 1) pick apart the passage verse by verse...
Nov 08, 2021•33 min•Ep. 3
The Nazirite Vow Welcome to our second episode, where we are going to study the Nazirite Vow of the Old Testament law. What would cause someone to want to follow this voluntary procedure, and does it have any meaning or parallels to our lives today? 2:50 - Numbers 6:1-8 6:05 - 3 Elements of a Nazirite Vow 10:25 - 3 People in the Bible who took Nazirite Vows 14:30 - Completing the Vow Perfectly 17:55 - Leadership Lesson If you want to get in touch with us, drop us an email to crossreferencespodca...
Nov 01, 2021•24 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to the Cross References podcast, where you learn how every small piece of the Bible tells one big story- and most importantly, how they all connect to the cross and Christ. Whether you’re a newbie Christian or a veteran Bible reader, our goal is that God’s Word will make more sense to you after every episode. Who is this mysterious figure who repeatedly shows up in the Old Testament? I’m going to make two big claims in this episode- the first is that The Angel of the Lord is God Himself....
Oct 25, 2021•31 min•Ep. 1
