S1 Ep10: Halloween

In this Biblical recap of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling, we'll talk about focusing like a Seeker, the purpose Sabbath rest, and the controversial topic of trick-or-treating Christians.

 

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Episode 10: Halloween

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• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, by J.K. Rowling - Chapter 10
• Bible References:
  • (Wand of the Week) Isaiah 54:17 - But in that coming day no weapon turned against you will succeed. You will silence every voice raised up to accuse you. These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the Lord; their vindication will come from me. I, the Lord, have spoken!
  • Exodus 20:8-11 - Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.  You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. On that day no one in your household may do any work. This includes you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, your livestock, and any foreigners living among you.  For in six days the Lord made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and everything in them; but on the seventh day he rested. That is why the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy.
  • Mark 2:27 - Then Jesus said to them, “The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, and not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath!”
  • Philippians 4:8 - And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
  • Matthew 26:26-28 - As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take this and eat it, for this is my body.”

• Other References:
  • Rowan Wands - https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/wand-woods
  • Discover your wand in the “Wand Ceremony” highlight on Instagram profile
  • History of Halloween: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Halloween  
  • Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus: How the Jewishness of Jesus Can Transform Your Faith, by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg