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Back to Episodes203. How Did Jesus Save Us from That Dragon the Devil? | with Laurie Christine
Published 2 years, 4 months ago
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“Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, [Jesus] himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil…”[1. Hebrews 2:14 (ESV).] Today we begin a new series, He Saves Us, starting with our Hero’s victory over that dragon!
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Concession stand
- Maybe you like fantasy dragons. Your can befriend, ride, or train them.
- Some dragons are even cute and cuddly. No shade on that imagination.
- Scripture itself portrays a sea-dragon, Leviathan, as God’s “pet” (Job 41).
- But here we will emphasize the traditional idea: the dragon as devilish.
Introducing guest Laurie Christine
Laurie Christine is an author, podcast host, certified Biblical Parenting Coach, Bible teacher, wife, and mom of four wild, loud, adventurous boys. Her podcast, Redeeming the Chaos, invites moms of boys to join her on the wild, wonderful, chaotic adventure of raising courageous boys and connecting them with Christ. Her most recent book released last November, Rise of the Enemy, first in her Dragon Slayer Bible series.
Concession stand
- Maybe you like fantasy dragons that you can befriend, ride, or train.
- Some dragons are even cute and cuddly. No shade on that imagination.
- Scripture itself portrays a sea-dragon, Leviathan, as God’s “pet” (Job 41).
- But here we will emphasize the traditional idea: the dragon as devilish.
1. Slaying the dragons in modern storytelling
- Why do readers love dragon slaying stories so much?
- These mirror the ultimate dragons-slaying narrative in the Bible.
- Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit matches wits with the great dragon Smaug.
- Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings later defeats the dragon-like Balrog.
- A few other modern stories preserve the concept of dragons as evil.
- The original Godzilla