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Teach Me Thy Statutes

Teach Me Thy Statutes

The Ephesus School 186 Episodes Jun 28, 2025

Teach Me Thy Statutes is an Orthodox Christian podcast hosted by Fr. Aaron Warwick and Jason Ewertt. Each week they discuss biblical readings from the Orthodox lectionary. The show explores the meaning of scripture within the Orthodox tradition and helps listeners understand the appointed readings. It aims to deepen faith through study of the biblical text.

Episodes

The Law: A Two-Edged Sword
The Law: A Two-Edged Sword Jun 28, 2025 765 In today's episode, we wrestle with St Paul's description of the Mosaic Law in Romans, which he indicates is both good, yet a cause of us stumbling. We conclude by pointing out how Paul resolves this inherent conflict with the Law. 
I Will Draw All Men To Myself
I Will Draw All Men To Myself May 21, 2025 793 In John 12, Jesus begins the final week of His earthly ministry, with "Greeks" (Gentiles) coming to hear Him. We discuss what this signifies and how it connects to Jesus statement that when He is lifted up, He will draw all men to Himself. We also discuss the notion of Jesus comparing His death to a grain of wheat. 
Philip Baptizes the Samaritans
Philip Baptizes the Samaritans May 7, 2025 1060 We discuss the events that led to one of the first deacons, Philip, baptizing many of the Samaritans, and why Peter and John later came to lay hands on them for the reception of the Holy Spirit. We contemplated the devastation and confusion of the disciples following Jesus' crucifixion, and concluded with an explanation of how this distinction between baptism and the laying on of hands ap
John (the Baptist) Sends His Disciples
John (the Baptist) Sends His Disciples Feb 26, 2025 810 We discuss why John the Baptist sent his disciples to Jesus, questioning if Jesus was the Messiah. Through that exchange, we come to realize how John can be called "the greatest born of women," yet least in the kingdom of heaven. We conclude by discussing why Jesus is talking about taking the kingdom by violence. 
"Where Your Treasure Is..."
"Where Your Treasure Is..." Jan 22, 2025 639 In today’s episode, we discussed teachings from the Gospel of Luke, focusing on the significance of where one places their treasure and the importance of being prepared for judgment. Fr Aaron shared an example from his personal experience that helped drive home the poignance of Jesus’ teaching: “For where your treasure is, there will be your heart also.” 
Mary Said "Rabboni"
Mary Said "Rabboni" Oct 30, 2024 734 We discuss Jesus' appearance to Mary Magdalene, in which she recognized Him only when He called her by name. What does that mean and why did she call Him "Rabboni?" Why did Jesus tell her not to hold on to Him? 
Why Paul Argues About Circumcision
Why Paul Argues About Circumcision Oct 9, 2024 948 Today's discussion centered around why Paul made such a big deal about the issue of circumcision among Gentile Christians. Ultimately, Paul's concern was with interpreting Scripture/the Old Testament correctly. We concluded by talking about practical implications from Paul's argument in this day and age. 
Spiritual Warfare & The Armor of God
Spiritual Warfare & The Armor of God Sep 25, 2024 598 We discuss the nature of spiritual warfare and Paul's metaphor of putting on the whole armor of God, with an emphasis on how the spiritual warfare is fought not so much between dueling forces of good and evil per se, but against our own innate biological impulses. 
John 3:16 and Nicodemus
John 3:16 and Nicodemus Sep 11, 2024 1021 To provide context for the famous verse John 3:16, we discussed the complex person of Nicodemus, one who accepted Jesus, yet was still initially ashamed to publicly proclaim Jesus' teaching. We also learn why Nicodemus was ashamed of Jesus' teaching of being born again, and what that teaching means. 
Jesus as the Firstfruits of the Resurrection
Jesus as the Firstfruits of the Resurrection Aug 28, 2024 740 In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul focuses on the resurrection of Christ. We discuss why Paul focuses on the resurrection and why it is so important to Paul to recognize Jesus as the "firstfruits" of the resurrection. 
The Dormition Gospel Reading
The Dormition Gospel Reading Aug 15, 2024 773 For the feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, the Orthodox Church appoints a reading from Luke that references a different Mary. Why does the Church choose that reading? What does the reading mean? And what is the significance of Mary's witness to Christ? 
Wheat and Tares
Wheat and Tares Jul 31, 2024 812 The parable of the wheat and tares (or as it is translated in our reading, the weeds) is a key parable that corresponds to the parable of the seed. We discuss its importance in today's episode. 

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