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Bible studies, conference talks, and homilies, of Father Ed Wills
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Friday Jan 16, 2015
Friday Jan 16, 2015
In this episode of the Patriarch narrative, Jacob wrestles with an angel and comes from that encounter with a limp and a new name. He is reunited with his brother, Esau. He then returns to Bethel, the place of his dream and establishes an altar there. Fr. Ed recalls several stories about the Messiah Stone of Bethel. Was it the stone that the builders rejected that was fulfilled in Christ the Cornerstone of the true temple of the Church? Listen and decide for yourself.
Thursday Jan 15, 2015
Thursday Jan 15, 2015
This episode in the story of Jacob is a marvelous love story. He works for Rachel, the desire of his heart, and gets her sister, Leah. In the end he loves them both. An interesting side note is Rachel's relationship with her father's idols. Fr. Ed explains where idols come from and what their original purpose was. This is one of those foundational pieces that helps us understand the entire Bible.
Monday Jan 12, 2015
Monday Jan 12, 2015
Jacob flees for his life to his mother's family. There he works for his uncle to acquire wives and have the sons who will become the twelve tribes of Israel.
Sunday Jan 11, 2015
Sunday Jan 11, 2015
As Isaac comes of age, it is time to get a wife for him. Abraham sends his trusted servant Eleazar of Damascus to go to the families of Akkad to find a proper wife.
Friday Jan 09, 2015
Friday Jan 09, 2015
Again, this study of Abraham begins with St. Paul discussing the Promise of Abraham in his Epistle to the Galatians. It is imperative that we understand the Old Testament stories in the light of the teachings of the Apostles. In this episode Abraham is tested when he prepares to sacrifice Isaac. But God never desired the sacrifice of Isaac. Instead, he makes clear that it is his own son, Jesus, who is the sacrifice. Join Father Ed as he opens the Scriptures for us.
Thursday Jan 08, 2015
Thursday Jan 08, 2015
This episode deals with some tough question. Why would God choose such an old couple to start a new nation? Why would God destroy innocent women and children in Sodom and Gomorrah? What did Jesus have to say about Sodom and Gomorrah? This Bible study starts with Jesus discussing the concept that the righteous are blessed and the evil are punished. Then Father Ed applies the teaching of Jesus to this ancient story of Abraham.
Wednesday Jan 07, 2015
Wednesday Jan 07, 2015
This podcast begins with St. Paul's reflection on Abraham from his Epistle to the Galatians. Then Father Ed goes on to explain the great truths of the Abrahamic Covenant and how Jesus fulfilled that covenant in blood.
Monday Jan 05, 2015
Monday Jan 05, 2015
This Bible study begins the story of Abraham. Join Fr. Ed as he discusses the religious background of Abraham before he became the father of faith. Walk with Abraham as he journeys towards God and meets Melchizedek, the King of Righteousness and the Prince of Peace.
Sunday Jan 04, 2015
Sunday Jan 04, 2015
Brining to a close the pre-history section of Genesis, Fr. Ed discusses the flood of Noah. Did it happen? Why do so many cultures have similar stories? What does it mean to Christianity? Why was the ark the first symbol of Christianity? Join Fr. Ed as he explores this fascinating story and helps us understand its meaning in our lives.
Saturday Jan 03, 2015
Saturday Jan 03, 2015
This Bible study opens with Hebrews chapter 11. "By faith Abel brought God a better offering." Join Father Ed as he reflects on the tragedy of Cain and Abel when the second generation of humanity gives in to violence and murder. Listen as he deals with such questions as, "Where did Cain get his wife?" and "Why was Seth chosen for the lineage of the Messiah?"