S1 E11: Circumcision and God's People

In this captivating episode, Nathan and Brad dive into the ancient practice of circumcision, starting with insights from Herodotus on Egyptian customs and moving into the theological depths of Genesis 17. They explore the Abrahamic covenant, where God establishes circumcision as a sign of His everlasting promise to Abraham and his descendants. Unpacking the tension between God’s eternal covenant and the consequence of being “cut off” for non-compliance, they connect this ancient rite to spiritual truths about sin, obedience, and salvation.The discussion takes a dramatic turn with the mysterious Exodus 4 narrative, where Zipporah’s quick thinking and priestly act of circumcising her son saves Moses from divine wrath. Nathan and Brad wrestle with the ambiguous pronouns, the cultural significance of “bridegroom of blood,” and the surprising role of Zipporah as a priestly figure, sparking debate about women in ministry. With humor and southern charm, they bridge ancient texts to modern faith, challenging listeners to embrace the deeper truths of God’s covenant.Join us for part one of this thought-provoking journey into circumcision, theology, and the wild grace of God. Stay tuned for part two!---------------------------------------------------------------------We are sponsored by Baba Java Coffee, a specialty coffee roaster and cafe based out of Birmingham, AL. Grab your Baba Java Coffee at babajavacoffee.com with code "covenants" for 10% off!Support us on Patreon for early, ad-free episodes and exclusive "Deeper Waters" content that dives into the wild, weird, and wonderful! patreon.com/covenantsandkingdomshttps://linktr.ee/covenantsandkingdomshttps://www.covenantsandkingdoms.com/