EPISODE 2 of 5: Born or Begotten?
This week (April 19) on Shabbat Night Live, in Hebrew, like many other languages, there are clear distinctions between male and female words — and the difference between the words “born” and “begotten” can alter your understanding of the resurrection!
In one of the most eye-opening teachings he has ever taught, Michael Rood explains why this difference is so critical.
Watch the episode — included on this blog post.
While you watch, consider the questions below. The timeline for each discussion topic in the video is noted on each question. Post your answers in the comments section and let’s get some discussion going!
- (VIDEO TIMELINE – 16:43) In the context of the Book of Revelation, how does the imagery of the seven flaming spirits before the throne of Almighty God, as seen by both John and Moses, relate to the construction of the menorah and the representation of the heavenly throne room?
- (VIDEO TIMELINE – 18:20) How does the concept of being ‘born again’ differ from being ‘begotten again’ in the theological context of the New Testament, and what implications does this distinction have for the understanding of Yeshua’s role as the ‘faithful witness’ and the ‘firstborn from among the dead’?
- (VIDEO TIMELINE – 24:13) How does the concept of being ‘begotten again’ by incorruptible seed relate to the promise of a transformed body and the final judgment as described in the Book of Revelation?
- (VIDEO TIMELINE – 25:28) How do the concepts of being ‘born again’ and ‘begotten again’ relate to the order of resurrections described in the Book of Revelation?
- (VIDEO TIMELINE – 31:22) How does the narrative of Mount Sinai in Exodus 19 reflect the covenantal relationship between Yehovah and the children of Israel, and what is the significance of the term ‘segula’ in this context?
- (VIDEO TIMELINE – 34:59) How does the covenant at Mount Sinai, as described in the Book of Exodus, establish the children of Israel as a ‘kingdom of priests’ and what is the relationship between this covenant and the role of believers as ‘kings and priests’ in the Book of Revelation?
- (VIDEO TIMELINE – 42:56) What is the significance of the Almighty’s directive to Moses regarding the addition or subtraction of commandments, and how does this relate to the future prophet ‘like unto Moses’ who hears directly from God face to face directly from the throne room?
- (VIDEO TIMELINE – 47:01) What is the significance of the blood covenant described in the text, and how does it relate to the concept of ‘Yehovah lives’ as a declaration of faithfulness to the covenant’s terms?
- (VIDEO TIMELINE – 49:05) What is the significance of the ‘marriage supper’ with the Almighty on the sapphire blue floor and the subsequent giving of the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments to Moses, in the context of the covenant between God and the children of Israel?
- (VIDEO TIMELINE – 53:50) How does the narrative of Moses’ intercession for Israel after the golden calf incident illustrate the concept of atonement and covenant renewal in the biblical tradition, and what does it reveal about the role of sacrifice in this context?
