In this video, we explore ancient Near East thought about "the Sea" and all of the symbolism that goes along with it. Once we understand the symbolism of "sea," we can better understand the story of Jesus in Luke 8:22-25.

Who has authority over the chaos and the abyss? How is the authority of the Father passed down to the Son?

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Class handout: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/faith-lessons/sea-of-galilee-pt-2-luke-822-25

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/38-sea-of-galilee-pt-2-luke-8-22-25-authority-over-the-sea/id1525811891?i=1000510269052

References:
Dictionary of Biblical Imagery: https://smile.amazon.com/Dictionary-Biblical-Imagery-Leland-Ryken/dp/0830814515/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LD17DPW6VVZ&dchild=1&keywords=dictionary+of+biblical+imagery&qid=1614111025&sprefix=dictionary+of+bibli%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-1

1:33 Review of Part 1
4:43 the Sea
7:16 Reading scripture in layers
8:35 High Context vs Low Context communication
12:12 The Sea in symbolism
14:41 Dictionary of Biblical Imagery
15:43 Sea is the Abyss
16:18 Ancient view of the cosmos
18:25 Exodus 20:4 - "waters under the earth"
21:28 The Sea as the force of Chaos
21:41 Genesis 1:1-2
24:04 The Sea as Chaos and the Authority of God
26:04 the Sea - Yam
31:22 Luke 8:22-25
35:42 Psalm 89:9-10
41:22 - Questions or Comments from class members