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The Faith of Abraham and the Binding of Isaac
22–33 minutesThis is a talk that Drew Maust presented at Epping Forest Community Church (EFCC) on Sunday, January 30, 2022, as part of the church’s “Faith in Action” series. This is part two on the faith of Abraham. For part one, see “The Faith and Call of Abraham.” Listen using the player below or download the MP3. Introduction There are many interpreters of the Bible and many interpretations. Perhaps some of the most powerful are visual interpreters: artists, painters. The painting that you see behind me is Rembrandt’s “The Sacrifice of Isaac.”[1] Introduction to Series on Faith Last week we began…
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The Faith and Call of Abraham
21–32 minutesThis is a talk that Drew Maust presented at Epping Forest Community Church (EFCC) on Sunday, January 23, 2022, as part of the church’s “Faith in Action” series. This is part one on the faith of Abraham. For part two, see “The Faith of Abraham and the Binding of Isaac.” Listen using the player below or download the MP3. Introduction In the 21st century, if you want to learn a new skill, you will likely turn to the master of all trades, YouTube. How to tie a tie. How to draw. How to vote. How to make slime. How to…
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Translating as Drawing a Mountain Ridge
1–2 minutesTranslation is like drawing, or painting, a mountain ridge. The contours won’t match up perfectly, try as the artist might to reproduce the intricate ups and downs with exactitude. In the end, you’ll be left with your interpretation, having flattened out some bits, having elevated others. But as you approach the mountain, the contours fade and you find yourself face to face with an overwhelming mountain. The role of a translation consultant is to help translators match up the contours and to avoid flattening out the mountain. Some contours will be possible, others not. But the mountain will remain.
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Nice To Meet You
1–2 minutesOur mission with Wycliffe Bible Translators is to serve with the global body of Christ to advance Bible translation and work together so people can encounter God through his Word.