Gospel Threads

What does clothing reveal about the work of God in our lives? In this episode, the hosts explore the story of Joseph and the theme of being stripped of status, identity, comfort, and control, focusing on the idea of being stripped for God’s redemption. From the beginning, they show how God uses these moments to bring redemption and reveal his purposes. As the story unfolds in Genesis 37–50, the conversation highlights how clothing appears again and again in Joseph’s life. First, a robe marks favoritism and fuels betrayal among his brothers. Next, Joseph leaves behind a garment during a moment […]

Was there clothing in the Garden of Eden? This episode explores one of the earliest and most overlooked themes in Scripture: clothing, covering, and shame. By revisiting the opening chapters of Genesis, we consider what Adam and Eve wore before the fall, why their first attempt at clothing in the Garden of Eden mattered, and what it reveals about humanity’s response to sin. As the story unfolds, clothing becomes a powerful symbol of guilt, fear, and our instinct to hide from God. Themes of clothing in the Garden of Eden trace how that symbol develops throughout the Bible and why […]

If “modesty” is what comes to mind when you hear the word “clothing” in reference to the Bible… you’re in for a surprise! Biblical modesty is often associated with clothing, but it encompasses much more. We will explore this further. In our kickoff season of Gospel Threads, we’re talking about Clothing—a theme that teaches us the Gospel. This theme shows up way earlier—and far more often—than you might expect. Starting in Genesis, we see how trying to upstage our Creator leads to epic disaster. Thus, understanding Biblical modesty helps us navigate these stories with deeper insight. Along the way, we’ll explore how tracing themes helps us read the Bible with fresh eyes. We will notice how the Gospel is stitched into the […]

If “modesty” is what comes to mind when you hear the word “clothing” in reference to the Bible… you’re in for a surprise! Biblical modesty is often associated with clothing, but it encompasses much more. We will explore this further. In our kickoff season of Gospel Threads, we’re talking about Clothing—a theme that teaches us the Gospel. This theme shows up way earlier—and far more often—than you might expect. Starting in Genesis, we see how trying to upstage our Creator leads to epic disaster. Thus, understanding Biblical modesty helps us navigate these stories with deeper insight. Along the way, we’ll explore how tracing themes helps us read the Bible with fresh eyes. We will notice how the Gospel is stitched into the […] Chapters (00:00:00) - Wardrobe Malfunction(00:04:09) - I Had A Cicada Get In My Jeans(00:05:41) - Gospel Threads Podcast(00:08:37) - The Message of The Bible: Theme(00:12:53) - Exploring the Bible's Theme(00:13:51) - The Clothed Conference(00:18:52) - Other themes that you like to discuss(00:19:28) - Wonders of the Lake(00:20:35) - The Home of God(00:21:15) - The topic of clothing in the Bible(00:23:23) - Jeremiah 13: A Parable about Shame(00:25:47) - God's themes in the Bible(00:28:06) - Copyright 2017 EWTN(00:29:29) - A Few Words for the Week