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Have We Lost God’s Presence? Mary, the Ark, and the Church’s Failure to See God
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The church claims to follow Jesus—but do we even recognize Him when He shows up? In this episode, we unravel Luke’s Gospel to see how Mary is portrayed as the Ark of the Covenant, how Jesus embodies the Temple, and how Simeon and Anna saw what so many others missed. But what about us?
For centuries, the church has rewritten its own story—erasing its Jewish roots, weaponizing scripture, and turning God’s presence into a tool for control. High-control groups like the ICOC, ICC, and the broader Stone-Campbell Movement have taken this even further, twisting the Bible into a rulebook while ignoring the bigger story.
Luke wasn’t just writing history—he was placing us in the Temple, forcing us to ask: Do we recognize God when He moves? Or have we, like Israel’s leaders before us, become blind to His presence?
This isn’t just an academic discussion—it’s about reclaiming the real story before it’s too late.
Winter Gospel Series 2025
Luke - Mary Visits Elizabeth and the Temple
Season 2 - Episode 7
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