“The Law Of Love: Linking the Garden of Eden to the Garden of Calvary”

I want to thank the men of the “Catholic Men’s Retreat” of Wyoming for inviting me to speak to them about one my favorite subjects… typology!  In this series of 6 lectures we attempted to examine the question… why did Jesus have to suffer and die just to redeem us from our sin? If Jesus is God, then why not just “will” our redemption? To go through so much for us, the mocking, the stripes of the scourging, the crown of thorns, the out-pouring of his blood, being cut off from his people and nailed to a tree… there must have been a very good reason. In seeking the answer to this question we endeavor to become the “Man in the Garden!”

Testimonial:

Thank you for one of the most inspirational weekends of my life. You are much than “entertaining.” I learned more about the bible in one weekend than my whole life. I enjoyed our conversations  through out the whole trip. God bless you and your family. Thank you for everything you have done for me and the men at our retreat. When I get the pictures I will send them to you.

Kenny,

The Talks:

The Intro Talk – “Why the Cross?“:

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The Theme Song – “Make Us Courageous” (Orig. by Casting Crowns):

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Talk 1- “The Coward Of The Garden“:

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Talk 2 – “A New Adam, A New Creation, A New Lamb” :

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Talk 3 – “A Savior Is Born, A Priest King Has Come“:

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Talk 4 – “Its A New Garden“:

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Talk 5 – “The Law Of Love: The Total Self-Gift“:

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Resources used in preparing for these talks:

• The Catechism of the Catholic Church – HERE
• Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition, of the Bible – HERE
• A Father Who Keeps His Promises: God’s Covenant Love in Scripture, Dr. Scott Hahn - HERE
• Kinship by Covenant: A Canonical Approach to the Fulfillment of God’s Saving Promises (The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library), Dr. Scott Hahn – HERE
• Understanding the Scriptures, Dr. Scott Hahn – HERE
• MORE Books from Dr. Scott Hahn – HERE
• Lectures on the Book of Exodus by Dr. Scott Hahn – HERE
• The Splendor of the Church: Audio Study from the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology- HERE
• Also check out the other great courses – FREE – HERE
• The Institute of Catholic Culture Lectures – HERE
• Jesus And The Jewish Roots Of The Eucharist, Dr. Brant Pitre – HERE
• MOUNTAINS AND MEDIATORS: A SURVEY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT [VOLUME 1], Dr. John Bergsma – HERE
• MOUNTAINS AND MEDIATORS: A SURVEY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT [VOLUME 2], Dr. John Bergsma – HERE
• More great resources from Dr John Bergsma – HERE
• The Temple and the Church’s Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God (New Studies in Biblical Theology), GK Beale – HERE
• From Shadows to Reality: Studies in the Biblical Typology of the Fathers, Cardinal Jean Danielou – HERE
• Lectures on the Gospel of John  - “The Word Became Flesh”, Dr. Hahn, Dr. Pitre, Dr. Barber & Dr Bergsma – Here
• Lectures on the Book of Revelation – “The Mystery Unveiled”, Dr. Hahn, Dr. Pitre, Dr. Barber & Dr Bergsma - Here
• Lectures on the Gospel of Matthew – “Thy Kingdom Come”, Dr. Hahn, Dr. Barber & Dr Bergsma - Here
• The Targums – HERE

 Why did God have to take on flesh and dwell among us? Why did he have to suffer and die to redeem us? Answer, LOVE. Today, on “Behold the Man” we look at the Law of Love in Salvation History!

* The SHOW NOTES, click HERE, to download a PDF copy.

* Watch the VIDEO version of this episode HERE.

* The intro song was “For Love Of You” by Audrey Assad; check out her website HERE.

Your Homework:

*Read :  ”SALVIFICI DOLORIS” by John Paul II  – HERE

*Read : “A Father Who Keep’s His Promises” by Dr. Scott Hahn – HERE

*Listen to : “Prime Rib” by Dr. Scott Hahn - HERE

Your Help:

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Today, on “Behold the Man” we look at how Jacob earns his name by wrestling with an Angel, escapes death at the hand of Esau and the fall of the 3 eldest son’s of Jacob!

NOTE: my microphone was over modulated… too HOT… which means the audio quality was less than the best. I apologize for this and will make sure the next show sounds better.

Show Notes:

* The SHOW NOTES, click HERE, to download a PDF copy.

* Watch the VIDEO version of this episode HERE.

* The intro song: “One” from Kelly Pease; check out her website HERE.

Your Homework:

*Read the Targumes – HERE

* Pick up your copy of the Book HERE and the audio book HERE and prepare yourself for the journey through Salvation History!

Your Help:

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Today, on “Behold The Man” we see how Jacob fathered his 12 sons… not quite the “text-book” approach you would hope for in a patriarch of the people of God.  Stocked full of wives, children, and live stock… Jacob makes off with his riches for the land of his father; will Laban let him go? Let’s find out!

Show Notes:

* The SHOW NOTES, click HERE, to download a PDF copy.

* Watch the VIDEO version of this episode HERE.

* The intro song: “Praise to the King” from the Jacob’s Well Experience; check out their website HERE.

Your Homework:

* Check out the “Mountains & Mediators” CD set by Dr. John Bergsma – HERE

* Pick up your copy of the Book HERE and the audio book HERE and prepare yourself for the journey through Salvation History!

Your Help:

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Today, on “Behold the Man” we continue in our study of “A Father who keeps His promies”, chapter 6, looking at how Jacob meets Rachel his wife. We see the comparisons to the Woman at the Well in John 4 and the Marriage feast opf the Lamb in Revelation 21 and 22.

* The SHOW NOTES, click HERE, to download a PDF copy.

* Watch the VIDEO version of this episode HERE.

* The intro song was “Your Will Be Done” by Chris Muglia; check out his website HERE.

Your Homework:

“Age of the Patriarchs” from SalvationHistory.com – HERE

“Lesson One – In the Johannine Tradition (Part 1)” by Dr. John Bergsma – The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus & The High Priest in Yom Kippur – HERE

“Commentary on Genesis” – Fr. William Most – HERE

Targum’s on Genesis 28 & 29 – HERE

Your Help:

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Today, on “Behold the Man” we look at Genesis 28 & the mysterious encounter Jacob had with a ladder reaching up to heaven.  It’s fulfillment is found in Christ, the Temple and the Priesthood.   Jacob receives the blessing of Abraham from God himself and yet still try’s to keep his options open.

The intro song was “Your Grace is Enough” by Matt Maher. Check out his  website HERE.

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Today on “Behold the Man”, we look at Genesis 26, 27, and part of 28 in our study of “A Father Who keeps His promises” by Dr. Scott Hahn.  Rebecca, knowing the Isaac was about to bestow the blessing of the first born to Easu, intercedes, and sends Jacob in to Jacob Easu & Isaac. The plan is hatched,,, carried out,,, and the blessing goes forth! The parallels to the passover, and Easter/Eucharist are amazing.

The intro song was “Love is a Beautiful Thing” by Barry Russo. Check out his  website HERE.

The Fullness of Truth conference, featuring Dr. Scott Hahn, is in 1 weeks. More info HERE.

Pick up your copy of the Book HERE and the audio book HERE and prepare yourself for the journey through Salvation History!

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Today on “Behold The Man”, we take up where we left off in chapter 6 of “A Father who keeps His promises” by Dr. Scott Hahn.  Jacob, the younger will supplant Esau, the elder, which is contrary to the structure of ancient families, and yet, a major theme through out Salvation History.

The intro song was “Lord I Lift Your Name On High” by Michael James Mette. Check out his  website HERE.

The Fullness of Truth conference, featuring Dr. Scott Hahn, is in 2 weeks. More info HERE.

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Today, on “Behold The Man” We dive into chapter 6 of Scott Hahn’s “A Father Who Keeps His Promises” which introduces us to Rebecka, the wife of Isaac.  It seemed rather interesting to me that Scott move rather quickly through the narrative on how Isaac met Rebecka so I thought we would spend a show talking about it (Genesis 24).  There are some very cool typological themes here that I want to bring out.

The intro song was “All My Love” by Michael Rodgers. Check out his  website HERE.

Haydock;s Catholic Bible Commentary, 1859 edition.

The Targums – Oral tradition & interpretation of the Hebrew Scrolls into Aramaic.

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Today, on “Behold The Man” we finish up chapter 5 of “A Father who keeps his promises” by Dr. Scott Hahn, by looking at Genesis 22 and Abraham’s ACT of faith.  It’s a powerful peak into the future and how God will send HIS only son, Jesus, placing the wood on His back, making Him climb that mountain, and offering Him up there.  Abraham trusted in God to redeem Issac, to resurrect him on the 3rd day… just as Jesus will do on that same spot!

The intro song was “Act of Faith” by Sue Peters. Check out her  website HERE.

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