The flood is over, now what?
In this episode of Daily Manna Pastor Paul discusses what happens right after the flood ended in Genesis 7. And how God is going to continue something that he already began.
Episodes
Daily Manna with Pastor Paul Torres
Pastor Paul Torres invites you to pull up a chair and join him on a conversational, thoughtful discussion of the Bible in a verse by verse study. This 15-minute daily radio program airs on WBMJ and WIVV (The Rock Radio Network), a bilingual Bible teaching network in Puerto Rico. Paul Torres is the pastor of Christian Community Church in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. He is also host of "Daily Manna Weekend" and "Maná Diario" on The Rock. The Rock Radio Network is AM-1190 WBMJ (San Juan Metro), AM-1370 (Vieques/VI) and WCGB AM-1060 (Juana Díaz/Ponce).
Episodes
Starting to see the flood wind down
After just seeing God's judgement being poured down on earth in the time of Noah. And the the bible mentions something that could seem strange: " ...and the Lord remembered Noah..." Pastor Paul answers the question that might come to mind: Did God forget about Noah?
And the flood prevailed
Pastor Paul discusses the story of the flood that has left echoes on almost every culture and continent. We tend to remember the storybook version that we are told as children but when studied in depth as an adult you see that it's actually a devastating story of destruction.
What was the flood of Noah really like?
Pastor Paul discusses how the flood actually happened and how 8 people witnessed it from a sheltered perspective and how the rest of the world experienced destruction.
In just 7 days the rain will come down
After "all the buildup" finally we come to the flood. And before the flood there's a curious 7 day pause. Pastor Paul discusses how just before the flood God gives 7 last days.
And the Lord said: Get on the ark!
After finishing Genesis 6 here we see how after the murder of Abel, sin took over the world. The descendants of Cain forgot of God's commandments. This led God to give a deadline of 120 years for repentance.
Talking about Noah's ark
Up until now, we've been discussing the character on Noah, and what was happening in the days of Noah and the society in what he lived. And how this led to God giving him the instructions of the ark of gopher wood.
A wicked time
As a culture, we've all grown up with story and coloring books of the story of Noah and his ark presenting a nice and adventurous story. In this episode of Daily Manna , Pastor Paul answers the question of: "What possible reason could've God had to take this harsh decision on Earth?"
In the days of Noah
In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul talks about how we are studying the bible from a literal standpoint. So even in moments where it's a little hard to understand, we believe it is the literal account of history. And how in Genesis 6, sin has taken over the world causing the great flood.
How many people were on alive in times of Noah?
In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul describes the people that were on earth weren't cavemen. He also describes how many were there by the time of the great flood in Genesis 7.
In the days of Noah
After the fall, there where basically 2 sets of people: the ones that hated God and embraced sin (descendants of Cain) and the ones that were righteous in the eyes of the Lord (descendants of Seth). Pastor Paul talks about how this separation of man from God leads up to the great flood.
The line of Adam through Seth
In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul discusses how the descendants of Adam through Seth, lead to the righteous man of Noah and eventually the flood.
Then men called the name of the Lord
In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul talks about the downward spiral of the descendants of Cain ending on Lamec. He talks about even after this downward spiral, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Cain's family tree
After he murdered his brother, he was banished from the land of his father and sent to Nod with his wife. Cain then established a city. In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul talks about that.
Where did Cain's wife come from?
In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul answers the question that might confuse many people: Where did Cain get his wife from? After the murder of his brother, Cain is sent to Nod.
The conversation between Cain and God
Just like God did with his parents, He approaches Cain in question. "What have you done?" In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul slows down a bit and studies that conversation between God and Cain.
Sin leads to death, sometimes of a loved one
Cain and Abel. In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul talks about the offerings that the brothers brought forth to the Lord and how envy and pride took over the life and decisions of one of the brothers of this accounting.
A dysfunctional family
Adam and Eve have been kicked out of the Garden of Eden and had children. In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul talks about the children of Adam and Eve and that infamous moment in the first family. He talks about how sin (especially in the life of one son) has gone further than just disobeying God.
And the Lord said "Pack your bags, get out"
Pastor Paul talks about what is home and the implications of being kicked out of the Garden of Eden. In this episode of Daily Manna, we study about why would God separate us from Him.
Cursed is the ground because of YOU!
In this episode of Daily Manna Pastor Paul discusses the consequences of their acts, and what natural processes the sin of man caused. One of these curses is the curse of the ground.
By one mans obedience many would be made righteous
In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul continues with the fall of man. He studies why man fell, who is Satan, what is sin and how God was planning from even before time began how to fix this problem.
The first mention of the Gospel
Pastor Paul describes what people call the protoevangelium and what it means to have a promise of salvation from God Himself this early in the bible.
Can we cover our own sin?
Pastor Paul just described the sin of Adam and Eve and now he goes over their immediate reaction of covering themselves in shame.
The original sin
Pastor Paul goes in depth on the fall of man, and asks the question: what would be your reaction if you were in their position and a serpent would've asked you to disobey God's commandments?
Enter the dragon
In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul goes over the first time Satan appears in the bible, described in Genesis 3 as a serpent. And how this serpent caused man to sin.
The fall of Man
Pastor Paul goes over the original sin of disobedience of His creation. He also describes the serpent itself.
Why make woman from the rib of man?
Pastor Paul goes over the creation of man and woman, and why God made Eve from the rib of Adam, and what it could mean.
The tree of Good and Evil
Pastor Paul discusses the 'catch 22-type' question of: If God knows everything then He must have known that man would sin by eating the forbidden fruit, so why would he put the tree in the middle of the Garden in the first place?
What was so special of the Garden of Eden?
In this episode of Daily Manna goes over the description of The Garden of Eden and its beauty. And how as Christians we will one day be able to walk at that very same Garden.
Are there 2 creation stories in Genesis?
In this episode of Daily Manna, Pastor Paul talks about how in Genesis chapter 2 the bible takes a step back and goes over the details of God's perfect creation.