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Podcast: The Bible as Literature
Episode: More Than a Prophet
Description: When we look at the world, intuitively, we betray Matthewâs admonition against judgment, assessing and interpreting people and texts based on our presuppositions. Instead of seeing everything through the lens of Godâs teaching, we trust the lamp of our human eyes, which presents the world to us in darkness. Thankfully, the preaching of John the Baptistâmade up entirely of Godâs wordsâcanât be seen. So no matter how flawed your vision, as long as you open your ears, there is hope. In this sense, the Lordâs refrain, âwhat did you go out to see,â is o...