We are so far removed from the original command of baptism. What did it mean to the original audience? Where did it begin? How has it traced through Jewish and Christian history? Today Jeff & Shelby peel back those layers to better understand this covenantal act.

Scripture & References:

Music in this episode:

Loving Caliber - The One Who Saved Me - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Rebecca Mordal - Safe Place - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Ludlow - Float (Instrumental Version) - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

baegel - Hazy Memories - Courtesy Of www.epidemicsound.com

Cristoffer Moe Diflevsen - Alluvion - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Sam Will - The Long Ride - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Bomull - Fin - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Duke Herrington - Unbound Spirit - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

David Celeste - Mary's Back Lawn - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

David Celeste - Gravitation - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

David Celeste - Breathe Tree - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Clarence Reed - From the Very Beginning - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Nevin - Summer Came For Us (Instrumental Version) - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Bashan is a region rich in Biblical history, but it is often overlooked. In this episode, Jeff and Shelby take a deep dive into the valley to highlight what scripture teaches us about its influence and presence of demonic activity. When Jesus shows up on the scene, the powers of darkness don't stand a chance.

References:

Deuteronomy 3

Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary - Bashan

Lexham Bible Dictionary - Bashan

Numbers 21:33

Deuteronomy 3:5-11

Amos 2

Unseen Realm - Dr. Michael S. Heiser

"Biblical King Og and the Ugaritic Deity Rapiu" - Matthew McCaffee (Acadamia.edu)

Byblos 13 - translated by Starcky and Rollig

Reversing Hermon - Dr. Michael S. Heiser

Job 25:5-6

Psalm 88:10

Proverbs 21:6

Isaiah 14:9-15

Judges 18:27-31

1 Kings 12:28-31

Revelation 7

Matthew 3:13

John 10:40

Luke 19:29

Matthew 16:13-20

Strangely Biblical - Episode 5 - The Nephilim, Gilgamesh, and Other Giant Tales

Strangely Biblical - Episode 2 - Reclaiming the Nations

Music in this episode:

Hampus Naeselius - Forever - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Hampus Naeselius - The Vice - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Reynard Seidel - We Are Legends - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Francis Wells - Beautiful Mystery - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Miles Arida - If You Dare - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Deep Inside - Painting the Horizon - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Deep Inside - Morning Hue - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

DEX 1200 - Grief and Isolation - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Clarence Reed - Rewind Time - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

DEX 1200 - Disillusioned Path - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

David Celeste - Remember What Mama Said - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Jakob Ahlbom - Pulsar - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

David Celeste - Lost Empire - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Evil is brought to earth. Why was this allowed? Who was the Tempter? Who was the tree of the knowledge of good and evil for? What was Yahweh's intentions for mankind? Were they changed or just delayed? All these questions are discussed in this episode as Jeff and Shelby continue the Genesis narrative.

Music in this episode:

Jakob Ahlbom - The Gordian Knot - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Trevor Kowalski - Pretty Sacrifice - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

- Sending - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Hampus Naeselius - In Shadows of the Stars - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Hampus Naeselius - My Greatest Hero - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Hampus Naeselius - The Misty Mountains - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Jakob Ahlbom - Birds of Passage - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Hanna Lindgren - Sending - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

David Celeste - Coco Begins His Journey - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Jo Wandrini - Odyssey of the Lost - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Jeff got the opportunity to be a guest on The Lion, the Way, and the War podcast with Craig Allison. They discuss faith, biblical narratives, and Mesopotamian literature.

Tellsonic - A Forest Melody - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Welcome to the garden. Why is Genesis 2 also seemingly a creation account? Were Adam & Eve the first humans on earth? What does it mean that woman was created from man? Let's discuss.

Music in this episode:

Jakob Ahlbom - Crossing the Rubican - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Jakob Ahlbom - Afternoon Coffee - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com