Healing Eden, Part 07: Slaves in Egypt

In this episode in our journey through the biblical story we come to the beginning of the book of Exodus where we find Israel in a very unexpected place - enslaved in Egypt. It's a circumstance that begs the question: What has gone wrong??? For, as we have discussed in previous episodes, Israel is God's elect – a people set apart for priestly office in the larger project of the salvation of the world. So how is it that God's beloved community suffers such oppression (as Israel will be slaves in Egypt for 400 years!)? Has the covenant of election been annulled? Has God turned his back on the Abrahamic promise? In a word, no. And this is an essential lesson of the life of faith: to be set apart to join with God in the project of salvation is not a license to escape hardship, but rather a call to live the fullness of the human experience. Up for getting in touch? You can reach me anytime via the contact link at jesusat2am.com , by sending me email , chatting with me on BlueSky , or finding me on Facebook or Instagram. I'd love to hear from you. And while you're at it, might you be up for supporting the podcast? You're tax-deductible gift to Canvas is a major help. As are your prayers, your online reviews, telling a friend or two! Want to follow along with the biblical texts for this sermon? Here's the link: Exodus 1:1-22 (NRSV) .

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Healing Eden, Part 07: Slaves in Egypt is an episode from Jesus at 2AM - A Humorous, Intelligent Look at the Bible, Church History & the Life of Faith by Kirk Winslow | Canvas | Irvine, CA.

This episode is 44:03 long.

This episode was published on Aug 27, 2025.

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