1. The Pirates of Penance, part 1. In this episode, we look at pre-Reformation preaching. Girolamo Savaronola’s sermon on penance is read and discussed. What is penance, what effect did the sacrament of penance have on church and society, and what effect does it have on us at present?
  2. Moses highlights how ultimately short life is in the light of eternity.
  3. Israel cries out to God, to remember his promises.
  4. Dr. Paulson and Caleb talk about God’s assassination attempt against Moses.
  5. Dr. Paulson and Caleb talk about the ways people try and use God’s law to secure and confirm election. This conversation leads toward the distinction between the commands and the promises of God.
  6. Who is a true child of God? Who is a true child of the promise? Paul gives a surprising allegory that helps us understand just how easily we fall into the trap of selling ourselves back into spiritual slavery.
  7. Paul shows that the Law was never intended to save, but that salvation comes only through promise. The Law merely served as an instructor until the coming of the promised Christ.
  8. Things are falling apart. Nothing new, just a different way. Jesus falls smack dab in the middle of all this shit!
  9. It's ok to remember those who gave their life for their country and not remind them that Jesus did something greater just so they don't get a big head. You can tell them the Good News however! Sins forgiven - for free!