Teach Me Thy Statutes

The Ephesus School

Religion & Spirituality

Christianity

Each week, Fr. Aaron Warwick and Jason Ewertt meet to discuss biblical readings from the Orthodox lectionary.

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Episodes

My Kingdom Is Not Of This World

In this episode we discuss the Jewish expectations for a Messiah and how Jesus differed from their hopes. We also discuss the historical setting of the Gospel that will help its readers better understand some of the conflicts surrounding Jesus' ministry and teaching. Finally, we discuss Jesus' teaching not to be anxious and how we can balance that with thoughtful planning for the future.

Nov 06, 2019•17 min•Ep. 6

The Image of God

In today’s episode, Fr Aaron emphasized the importance of seeking to understand Scripture in its totality and not within a very narrow context, separating isolated passages from the bigger, overarching picture. In responding to the question of what it means to be created in God’s image, Fr Aaron reminded us we are icons of God, created in His image, and we thus have a responsibility to present Him to all creation. In doing so, we are to live as Christ lived, to care for the poor and the weak, an...

Oct 30, 2019•17 min•Ep. 5

Lead Us Not Into Temptation

A discussion of "the Lord's Prayer," specifically the confusing passage: “Lead us not into temptation.” Fr Aaron offers a better translation from the Greek that helps us understand the meaning of this prayer. He also provided a better question for us as Christians to ask in times of trouble. To ask, not “Why this or why that?” but rather “What now?” Knowing why is often not possible or useful. Discerning “what now?"—what we can do to help make God present in this world of suffering—is of far mor...

Oct 23, 2019•20 min•Ep. 4

The Two Shall Become One Flesh

"Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord." We discuss this controversial, yet misunderstood statement from St Paul's letter to the Ephesians, and why this entire passage actually places the heaviest burden on the husband. We also discuss the nature of "true love" and how that can only be achieved in marriage through shared struggle and perseverance.

Oct 16, 2019•18 min•Ep. 3

Freely You Received

The Lord tells His disciples: "freely you received, freely give" (or in some translations, "you received without paying, give without pay"). We discuss what that means. In addition, we discuss why the Lord tells his disciples: "Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of Israel." Didn't Jesus come to save all people? This episode helps to make sense of these passages.

Oct 09, 2019•10 min•Ep. 2

Why Do You Call Me Lord?

In today's episode we discuss why faith is better translated as trust. We also highlight how faith is not an intellectual concept, but a deep trust that is rooted in the firm belief in God's promises and His coming Kingdom. With respect to the argument of "faith vs. works," the audience will be encouraged to re-frame their thinking of salvation as an inheritance: something that can never be earned, but can be lost. Finally, Fr Aaron shared a saying from Fr Paul Tarazi that we all would do well t...

Oct 02, 2019•12 min•Ep. 1

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