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  • Does the Bible Teach Divine Ignorance? | Questions in the Crucible #1

    Does the Bible Teach Divine Ignorance? | Questions in the Crucible #1
    2026/01/19
    Does the Bible portray Jesus as ignorant, and if so, what does that mean for His divinity and the doctrine of the Incarnation? In this episode of Questions in the Crucible, I take a commonly raised objection against the deity of Christ, strengthen it to its most serious form, and examine Scripture’s response exegetically, philosophically, and historically. Certain passages are often claimed to present Jesus as lacking omniscience, an essential attribute of God, and therefore unable to be truly and fully divine. Faith is not threatened by honest questions. But careless readings, philosophical assumptions, and selective skepticism can obscure what the Bible is actually saying. This discussion moves beyond surface-level prooftexts to address how Scripture consistently presents Jesus as fully God and fully man, and how apparent limitations in knowledge fit within that framework. This is not an attempt to rescue Scripture from difficulty, but an invitation to let the whole counsel of God refine our thinking. Let Scripture speak, and philosophy sit at its feet. For more studies, reflections, and updates, follow The Wisdom Crucible on YouTube and @WisdomCrucible on X.
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    1 時間 18 分
  • How to Handle Objections to Scripture | Preparing the Crucible

    How to Handle Objections to Scripture | Preparing the Crucible
    2025/12/19
    The power of a question is in the response that it elicits. This is Episode 0 of Questions in the Crucible, where a question from a skeptic meets an answer from a friend. Faith is not merely an intellectual endeavor, but we cannot truly divorce our intellect from our emotional mind and spirit. The intellect is part of the person, and I don’t want to leave any part of the person unattended. In this episode, I explain the methodology for response to tough questions, a method designed to filter out noise and honors both the emotional weight and theological implications of the question. However, knowledge without understanding does not lead to wisdom. A purely mechanical explanation of methodology would hardly bridge the gap from knowledge to understanding. The Wisdom Crucible exists to foster biblical wisdom, so it seems more likely divine inspiration than accident that I set out to write a 10 min summary of methodology and instead wrote a 20-minute sermon. Never forget in the darkness what you have learned in the light. For more studies, reflections, and updates, follow The Wisdom Crucible on YouTube and @WisdomCrucible on X.
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    21 分
  • I am Darth Vader

    I am Darth Vader
    2025/12/03
    Have you ever considered how a person can become their own worst enemy? This allegorical reflection depicts a confession of descent into darkness through fear, pride, ambition, and the illusion of control — using the familiar voice of a fallen hero redeemed by a hope that defeated his hatred. The confession isn’t the end though, because this reflection pivots at the turning point of the Gospel: The Son of God stepped into suffering on our behalf, defeating death, and offering eternal life to all who repent and believe. It wasn’t too late for me. It isn’t too late for you. A journey through the shadows of fear and pride leads to destruction. Walk with The Word to turn on the light. For more studies, reflections, and updates, follow The Wisdom Crucible on YouTube and @WisdomCrucible on X.
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    10 分
  • Reverse of the Curse: The Signet Ring Returns | HAGGAI 2:10–23

    Reverse of the Curse: The Signet Ring Returns | HAGGAI 2:10–23
    2025/12/01
    What does God do when His people bring Him offerings with unclean hands?Through Haggai, God does more than merely confront neglect. He unveils the path from defilement to blessing. This is the second and final episode of my study through the book of Haggai.The Wisdom Crucible exists to forge understanding through careful, Scripture-anchored study and reflection. In this passage, the LORD instructs His people through a priestly syllogism, a call to moral renewal, and a reaffirmation of the Davidic promise. These elements serve to teach us how God transforms polluted offerings to true worship, and how holiness, obedience, and hope ultimately converge in the coming of Christ, the Son of David, the coming Son of Zerubbabel.For more studies, reflections, and updates, follow The Wisdom Crucible on YouTube and @WisdomCrucible on X.
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    32 分
  • The House of God and the Heart of Man | HAGGAI 1:1–2:9

    The House of God and the Heart of Man | HAGGAI 1:1–2:9
    2025/11/20
    What happens when God’s people grow comfortable while His house remains in ruins? In this study, we begin our 2-part journey through the book of Haggai, a prophetic call to re examine misplaced priorities and return to faithful obedience. The message given to Israel still speaks powerfully today. When we neglect the spiritual for the material, our efforts become empty, but when we honor God first, He restores purpose and provision. This is the first episode in my study through the book of Haggai. In The Wisdom Crucible, I aim to refine understanding through careful study and reflection. Here, we consider how God used Haggai to awaken His people from complacency and renew their commitment to build His house, both the physical temple then and the spiritual devotion He still calls His people to today. May this message move you to consider your ways, bringing every decision beneath the Lord’s authority, so that your life may be aligned with His covenant and filled with His sustaining grace. For more studies, reflections, and updates, follow The Wisdom Crucible on YouTube and @WisdomCrucible on X.
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    40 分
  • The Order of Melchizedek | PSALM 110 Part 3

    The Order of Melchizedek | PSALM 110 Part 3
    2025/10/28
    What does it mean that Christ is a Priest forever after the order of Melchizedek? In this study, we explore how Psalm 110 reveals the unity of kingship and priesthood in Jesus, and how this truth fulfills Old Testament prophecy.From Genesis to Hebrews, the theme of Melchizedek points to a priesthood that is eternal, righteous, and unlike any that came before. This is the third and final episode in my study through Psalm 110.In The Wisdom Crucible, I aim to refine understanding through careful study and reflection. Here, we consider how Christ’s eternal reign and perfect intercession bring together justice, mercy, and the unchanging faithfulness of God.For more studies, reflections, and updates, follow The Wisdom Crucible on YouTube and @WisdomCrucible on X.
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    25 分
  • Who’s who? | PSALM 110 Part 2 – Authorship & Identity

    Who’s who? | PSALM 110 Part 2 – Authorship & Identity
    2025/10/27
    Who is David’s “Lord” in Psalm 110? This question opens one of Scripture’s most profound mysteries. In this study, we slow down to trace how Jesus used David’s own words to reveal the Messiah’s true identity, and how the Pharisees’ silence exposed the limits of human interpretation. Through the cross-references in the Gospels and Peter’s affirmation in Acts, we see that the Spirit-inspired words of David point unmistakably to Christ’s authority and divinity. This is the second episode in my three-part study through Psalm 110. In The Wisdom Crucible, I aim to refine understanding through careful study and reflection. Here, we consider how authorship, inspiration, and revelation converge to display the Lordship of Christ over both Scripture and history.For more studies, reflections, and updates, follow The Wisdom Crucible on YouTube and @WisdomCrucible on X.
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    14 分
  • Equipping the Armor | A Call to Action

    Equipping the Armor | A Call to Action
    2025/10/27
    Your call to action: equip the full armor of God every day. The war has already been won in eternity, but our present battle continues until the new creation is revealed. In this reflection, I encourage you to prepare for the spiritual conflict that comes against every citizen of God’s kingdom by putting on the armor He has provided: truth, righteousness, readiness, faith, salvation, and his Word.For more studies, reflections, and updates, follow The Wisdom Crucible on YouTube and @WisdomCrucible on X.
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    5 分