In this Biblical recap of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, we'll discuss wrongful accusations and the danger of hesitation.

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Season 2, Episode 13: The Very Secret Diary

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• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, by J.K. Rowling - Chapter 13
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  • (Spell of the Week) Ezekiel 37:7-10 - So I prophesied as I was commanded. And as I prophesied, there was a sound, and behold, a rattling, and the bones came together, bone to its bone. And I looked, and behold, there were sinews on them, and flesh had come upon them, and skin had covered them. But there was no breath in them. Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, Thus says the Lord God: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live.” So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived and stood on their feet, an exceedingly great army.
  • Romans 8:1 - There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
  • John 5:21 - For the Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son
  • Isaiah 30:21 - Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,” whether to the right or to the left.
• Other References:
  • Ezekiel Commentary by Matthew Henry: https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/mhc/Eze/Eze_037.cfm

In this Biblical recap of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, we'll talk about rising from the ashes and uncomfortable changes.

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Season 2, Episode 12: The Polyjuice Potion

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• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, by J.K. Rowling - Chapter 12
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  • (Spell of the Week) John 4:10-15 - Jesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.” “But sir, you don’t have a rope or a bucket,” she said, “and this well is very deep. Where would you get this living water? And besides, do you think you’re greater than our ancestor Jacob, who gave us this well? How can you offer better water than he and his sons and his animals enjoyed?” Jesus replied, “Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.” “Please, sir,” the woman said, “give me this water! Then I’ll never be thirsty again, and I won’t have to come here to get water.”

• John 12:24-25 - Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.
• 1 Timothy 4:7-8 - Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
• Philippians 1:6 - And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

In this Biblical Recap of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, we'll discuss the art of not being a Squib, Parseltongue vs. holy tongues, and why Voldemort was never much competition for Harry in the first place.

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Season 2, Episode 11: The Dueling Club

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• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, by J.K. Rowling - Chapter 11
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  • (Spell of the Week) 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 - for the weapons of our warfare are not human weapons, but are made powerful by God for tearing down strongholds. We tear down arguments and every arrogant obstacle that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to make it obey Christ.
  • Galatians 6:4 - Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else.
  • 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 - If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn’t love others, I would be nothing. If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing.
  • Acts 2:4 - And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.
  • Acts 19:6 - And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking in tongues and prophesying.
  • Acts 10:45-46 - The Jewish believers who came with Peter were amazed that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles, too. For they heard them speaking in other tongues and praising God.
  • 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 - To each person the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the benefit of all. For one person is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, and another the message of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another performance of miracles, to another prophecy, and to another discernment of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues. It is one and the same Spirit, distributing as he decides to each person, who produces all these things.
  • 1 Corinthians 12:28 - And God has placed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, gifts of healing, helps, gifts of leadership, different kinds of tongues.
  • 1 Corinthians 14:4 - The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.
  • 1 Corinthians 14:14 - For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unfruitful.
  • Matthew 12:24-28 - But when the Pharisees heard about the miracle, they said, “No wonder he can cast out demons. He gets his power from Satan, the prince of demons.” Jesus knew their thoughts and replied, “Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A town or family splintered by feuding will fall apart. And if Satan is casting out Satan, he is divided and fighting against himself. His own kingdom will not survive. And if I am empowered by Satan, what about your own exorcists? They cast out demons, too, so they will condemn you for what you have said. But if I am casting out demons by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom of God has arrived among you.

In this Biblical recap of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, we'll discuss silencing storms, changing into Someone Else, and the painful but necessary effects of growth.

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Season 2, Episode 10: The Rogue Bludger

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• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, by J.K. Rowling - Chapter 10
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  • (Spell of the Week) Mark 4:39-40 - When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm. Then he asked them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
  • Mark 14:22-24 - 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 it, for this is my body.” And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. And he said to them, “This is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice for many.
  • James 1:2-4 - Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.
  • Hebrews 12:11 - No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
  • Other References:
    • Mere Christianity by CS Lewis

In this Biblical recap of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, we'll discuss Filch's need to see some punishment, and whether it's okay to gatekeep the Gospel.

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Season 2, Episode 9: The Writing on the Wall

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• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, by J.K. Rowling - Chapter 9
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  • (Spell of the Week) Luke 8:17 - For all that is secret will eventually be brought into the open, and everything that is concealed will be brought to light and made known to all.
  • Psalm 10:12-14 - Arise, O Lord!

Punish the wicked, O God!

Do not ignore the helpless!

Why do the wicked get away with despising God?

They think, “God will never call us to account.”

But you see the trouble and grief they cause.

You take note of it and punish them.

The helpless put their trust in you.

You defend the orphans.

• Hebrews 8:12 - And I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins.”

• Other References:
  • Mere Christianity by CS Lewis

In this Biblical recap of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, we'll discuss being Nearly-Righteous, deathday parties, and delighting in evil.

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Season 2, Episode 8: The Deathday Party

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• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, by J.K. Rowling - Chapter 8
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  • (Spell of the Week) 2 Samuel 22:3 - My God is my protection, and with him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; he defends me and keeps me safe. He is my savior; he protects me and saves me from violence.
  • Philippians 3:8-9 - Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ and become one with him. I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith.
  • Isaiah 64:6 - We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display our righteous deeds, they are nothing but filthy rags. Like autumn leaves, we wither and fall, and our sins sweep us away like the wind.
  • 1 Corinthians 13:6 - Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

In this Biblical recap of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, we'll discuss backfiring curses, who you'll see in heaven, and recognizing God's voice.

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Season 2, Episode 7: Mudbloods and Murmurs

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• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, by J.K. Rowling - Chapter 7
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  • (Spell of the Week) James 4:8 - Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
  • Luke 6:28 - Bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
  • James 3:9-10 - Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!
  • Revelation 7:9 - After this I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes and held palm branches in their hands.
  • Galatians 5:7 - You were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth?
  • John 10:27-28 - My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.

In this recap of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, we'll discuss public shaming, restoration, and a Biblical butt-whooping.

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Season 2, Episode 6: Gilderoy Lockhart

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• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, by J.K. Rowling - Chapter 6
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  • (Spell of the Week) John 15:3 - “Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you.”
  • Matthew 18:15-17 - “If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three witnesses. If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won’t accept the church’s decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector.”
  • Galatians 6:1a - if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness.
  • 1 Peter 5:10 - And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
  • Revelation 21:1-5 - “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
  • Acts 19:13-16 - A group of Jews was traveling from town to town casting out evil spirits. They tried to use the name of the Lord Jesus in their incantation, saying, “I command you in the name of Jesus, whom Paul preaches, to come out!” Seven sons of Sceva, a leading priest, were doing this. But one time when they tried it, the evil spirit replied, “I know Jesus, and I know Paul, but who are you?” Then the man with the evil spirit leaped on them, overpowered them, and attacked them with such violence that they fled from the house, naked and battered.
  • Ephesians 6:12 - For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.