Season Five: Episode 8- Genesis Study: If Loving You is Wrong, I Don't Want to Be Right.
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Can you fathom the weight of injustice borne by victims throughout history, and its ripples through time into our current day? As we navigate the potent story of Dinah and Shechem, Genesis 34 becomes not just ancient text but a mirror reflecting modern issues of victimization and power dynamics. I am Bobi Gentry Goodwin, a student of Scripture, inviting you to journey with me through a narrative that, while deeply unsettling, is essential for understanding the imperative of moral courage and the light of Christ in dark places.
This episode traverses the difficult path of examining the consequences of injustice, power, greed, and revenge. We consider the sorrow of those wronged, like Dinah, and ponder the reactions it provokes, actions that sometimes blur the lines between vengeance and justice.
As we dissect Jacob's response and the stark decisions of his sons, we're reminded of our own encounters with injustice—be it in our homes, communities, or global stage—and the Christian call to stand firmly for the vulnerable and champion righteousness.
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1. Genesis 34 (00:00:00)
2. Injustice and Righteous Indignation Role (00:12:44)
3. Standing Up for Injustice and Righteousness (00:29:04)
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