Genesis Marks the Spot Podcast

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Mark Scarlata is an author and theologian known for his work on biblical interpretation and the intersection of faith and culture. He has written extensively on the themes of salvation and the role of wine in biblical texts, exploring how these elements reflect deeper spiritual truths.

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John Walton is a renowned biblical scholar and professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College. He is known for his work on biblical cosmology, creation, and the ancient Near Eastern context of Scripture. Walton has authored numerous books, including 'The Lost World of Genesis One,' and is a respected voice in biblical theology and interpretation.
Geoff Johnson is a biblical scholar and educator, recognized for his contributions to the understanding of scriptural texts through various media, including YouTube. He focuses on the historical and cultural contexts of the Bible, aiming to make complex theological concepts accessible to a wider audience.

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0:00 1:09:56

The Cups of the Cross: Cana, Gethsemane, and Golgotha - Episode 130

Hosts
Carey
Guests
Mark Scarlata
Keywords
biblical theology wine in scripture covenant celebration sacrifice messianic banquet marriage supper of the Lamb Second Temple miracles of Jesus divine calling final feast

What does it mean that Jesus drank the cup—and said he would not drink again until the kingdom came? What is that mysterious cup that Jesus didn't want to drink? In this final episode on alcohol in Scripture and with the help of Mark Scarlata's book, Wine, Soil, and Salvation, Carey draws together themes of covenant, celebration, and sacrifice as she explores the messianic banquet and the wisdom of wine.   

From the wedding at Cana to the crucifixion, wine serves as a sign of joy, a symbol of suffering, and a seal of the kingdom to come. Carey reflects on the contrast between Jesus and John the Baptist, the priestly significance of wine, and the long-awaited marriage supper of the Lamb.   

Along the way, you'll discover:  

  • How the Second Temple leads up to the New Testament  

  • Why Jesus' first miracle wasn't random  

  • How wine becomes covenantal communication  

  • What the difference between John and Jesus reveals about divine calling  

  • Why the cup Jesus took matters for every believer  

  • And what the final feast will taste like  

This is the final vintage in a full-bodied biblical theology series on alcohol.  Come thirsty.  

Website: genesismarksthespot.com   

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GenesisMarkstheSpot   

Music credit: "Marble Machine" by Wintergatan  
Link to Wintergatan’s website: https://wintergatan.net/  
Link to the original Marble Machine video by Wintergatan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvUU8joBb1Q&ab_channel=Wintergatan

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - The Banquet to Come
  • (00:03:18) - The Second Temple Vintage
  • (00:09:46) - Enoch's Feast
  • (00:14:19) - Jubilee's Joy - Wine in the Passover
  • (00:15:40) - Walking Past the Second Temple - 2 Baruch/4 Ezra
  • (00:17:58) - Dead Sea Scrolls - Calendar and New Wine Festival
  • (00:21:13) - Damascus Rule - Not Messing Around with those Greeks
  • (00:25:07) - New Testament: Jesus vs John, Epic Showdown!
  • (00:31:39) - Wedding at Cana: Jesus Opens the Banquet
  • (00:35:03) - Mary, Eve, and the Hour
  • (00:39:17) - Dionysus has Nothing on Jesus
  • (00:40:29) - Old Wine, Old Covenant??
  • (00:43:17) - "Eucharist"
  • (00:47:35) - Jesus as the Paschal Lamb--but Wait! There's More!
  • (00:52:29) - Jesus and the Cup of Wrath
  • (00:56:11) - The Cup of Suffering
  • (01:01:29) - The Cup on the Cross
  • (01:04:04) - Jesus as the True Vine: Abide in Him
  • (01:06:41) - Beyond the Gates of Eden and Revelation 19
0:00 1:03:44

The Cup of Wisdom: Drinking in Creation’s Order - Episode 129

Hosts
Carey
Guests
Carey Mark Scarlata
Keywords
biblical theology wisdom literature creation order covenant wine in Scripture Lady Wisdom Proverbs Ecclesiastes Noah Second Temple imagery feasting John Walton Jesus John the Baptist

In this episode of Genesis Marks the Spot, Carey uncorks the surprising biblical connection between wine and wisdom. What begins as a reflection on the interconnection of John Walton’s New Explorations and a survey of wisdom literature in Mark Scarlata's Wine, Soil, and Salvation blooms into a deeply interwoven meditation on creation order, covenant, and the spiritual maturity that wine represents in Scripture.  

You'll hear how Lady Wisdom's banquet in Proverbs aligns with Walton’s evolving theology of creation-as-order, and how biblical wisdom challenges both moralistic and hedonistic extremes in our view of alcohol.  We also tease next week’s exploration into the New Testament, including the contrasting ministries of Jesus and John the Baptist, and what they reveal about God's relational intent.  

If you’ve ever wondered what wisdom really looks like with a glass of wine in hand—or why kings shouldn’t drink while the poor might—this is your episode.   

Topics Covered:  

  • Covenant as the telos of creation  

  • Wisdom as ordered living in God's world  

  • Wine as blessing, danger, and discernment  

  • Lady Wisdom’s mixed wine in Proverbs 9  

  • Ecclesiastes, Noah, and the post-flood vineyard  

  • A teaser: Why Jesus drank wine but John didn’t  

Resources Referenced:  

  • Wine, Soil, and Salvation by Mark Scarlata  

  • The Walton family's work on Genesis and covenant theology  

  • Book of Sirach and Second Temple imagery of feasting  

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - Welcome to Wisdom's Table
  • (00:01:24) - A Surprising Connection to Walton’s Theology
  • (00:04:08) - Recap of the Wine Series So Far
  • (00:06:29) - Why the Lord’s Table Matters in Biblical Theology
  • (00:11:02) - Walton’s View: Creation and Order
  • (00:14:05) - Ancient Covenant, Not Modern Contract
  • (00:16:23) - Genesis 1–11 as a Subversive Narrative
  • (00:19:56) - Wine, Wisdom, and Covenant: A Thematic Convergence
  • (00:23:40) - Proverbs and the Fear of the Lord
  • (00:25:10) - The Immaturity of Abstaining?
  • (00:27:44) - Lady Wisdom’s Banquet and Wine in Proverbs 9
  • (00:31:45) - Wine and Kingship: The Sobriety of Justice
  • (00:36:12) - Drunkenness, Solitary Drinking, and Biblical Warnings
  • (00:37:43) - Ecclesiastes and the Vapor of Life
  • (00:42:46) - Genesis & Covenant vs Ecclesiastes & Toil
  • (00:44:40) - Work as a Gift, Not a Curse
  • (00:49:24) - Second Temple Wisdom: Sirach on Wine and Friendship
  • (00:52:40) - Temple Rituals and Wine Offerings
  • (00:55:03) - Preview of Next Week: Messianic Banquet Themes
  • (00:57:13) - Reflections on Wisdom and Discernment
  • (01:01:30) - What’s Next? Baptism, Feedback, and Prayer Requests
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Goodnight, Adam. Goodnight, Eve. Goodnight, Functional Ontology. - Episode 128

Hosts
Carey
Guests
John Walton
Keywords
biblical theology Genesis functional creation ordered creation covenant presence of God temple divine space Adam as priest Old Testament meta-narrative salvation covenant in Genesis Old Testament redeployment Sabbath divine council

Reviewing John Walton’s newest entry in the Lost World series: New Explorations in the Lost World of Genesis. With clarity and candor, Carey explores Walton’s theological evolution—particularly the move from “functional” to “ordered” creation—and discusses the role of biblical theology in understanding Genesis 1–3.  

Carey also responds to popular-level criticisms of Walton’s work, emphasizing the need for good-faith engagement and theological humility. Along the way, she previews ideas from J. Harvey Walton’s dissertation and highlights the foundational theme of covenant, presence, and participation with God—over and above the traditional sin-salvation narrative.  

What you'll hear in this episode:  

  • Why biblical theology matters and how it differs from systematic theology  

  • Walton’s shift from “functional” to “ordered” creation  

  • A defense against bizarre and shallow critiques  

  • The Eden debate: temple or divine space?  

  • Adam as priest—or not?  

  • A call for thoughtful, communal theological conversation  

This episode is for anyone curious about origins, Genesis 1–3, and how to responsibly engage Scripture in its ancient context.   

Blog post on biblical theology mentioned: What Is Biblical Theology?    

Website: genesismarksthespot.com   

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GenesisMarkstheSpot   

Music credit: "Marble Machine" by Wintergatan  
Link to Wintergatan’s website: https://wintergatan.net/  
Link to the original Marble Machine video by Wintergatan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvUU8joBb1Q&ab_channel=Wintergatan

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - Good morning, John Walton.
  • (00:03:25) - Reclaiming the Lost World: What’s Biblical Theology Anyway?
  • (00:06:02) - From Functional to Ordered Creation
  • (00:08:07) - Theology Isn’t a Solo Sport: On Thinking in Community
  • (00:10:08) - What Is Biblical Theology, Really?
  • (00:15:51) - Presence, Not Just Salvation: A New Canonical Meta-Narrative
  • (00:19:51) - Walton, Heiser, and the Danger of Poisoned Wells
  • (00:22:42) - Critics Gonna Critic: Footnotes, Family, and Exegesis
  • (00:27:47) - Deploying the Old Testament: Not Redefining, Redeploying
  • (00:32:24) - Presence, Covenant, and the Real Meta-Narrative
  • (00:37:59) - Eden: Temple or Divine Space?
  • (00:41:13) - Is Adam a Priest or Not?
  • (00:44:13) - Covenant in Genesis 2–3: Is It There?
  • (00:46:51) - Order Through Covenant, Not Civilization
  • (00:49:06) - The Purpose of Covenant Isn’t Just Rules
  • (00:52:28) - Ideas Have Weight: Why Theology Requires Method
  • (00:54:56) - Redeploying the Sabbath: Practical Theology from Ancient Wisdom
  • (00:56:43) - Should You Read This Book?
  • (00:57:37) - What’s Next: Heiser, Divine Council, and More
  • (00:59:20) - Sign-Off: Not About Finding the Lost Ark…
0:00 1:10:00

Wrath and the gods: Deut. 32 and the Mirror of Judgment - Episode 127

Hosts
Carey
Keywords
Deuteronomy 32 wrath judgment covenantal faithfulness ancient Near Eastern thought cosmic geography military destruction pestilence exile divine powers mythologizing spiritual worldview divine faithfulness Psalm 91 Habakkuk 3 1 Enoch

What does it mean when the Bible speaks of gods being judged? Is wrath just God's angry impulse, or is it the just consequence of misplaced allegiance?  

In this episode, Carey dives deep into Deuteronomy 32, reading it not just as a poetic song, but as a cosmic indictment—against Israel, against the nations, and against their gods. Drawing from biblical imagery, ancient Near Eastern thought, and cosmic geography, this episode unpacks why wrath in the biblical story often comes not through lightning bolts, but through the unraveling of covenantal faithfulness.  

You'll explore:  

  • Why the mirroring of heaven and earth is key to understanding judgment  

  • How military destruction, pestilence, and exile are linked to divine powers  

  • Whether the Bible is de-mythologizing or re-mythologizing its spiritual worldview  

  • Why God’s wrath is giving people over to what they desire—and how that's an act of divine faithfulness  

  • Connections between Deuteronomy 32, Psalm 91, Habakkuk 3, and 1 Enoch  

With respectful engagement of Dr. Michael Heiser’s work and thoughtful interaction with ancient context, this episode opens the gates to a deeper biblical theology of wrath, judgment, and restoration.   

A blog post of interest:  Gods, Idols, and the Battle for Worship: A Review of Thomas A. Judge’s Other Gods and Idols  

Website: genesismarksthespot.com   

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GenesisMarkstheSpot   

Music credit: "Marble Machine" by Wintergatan  
Link to Wintergatan’s website: https://wintergatan.net/   
Link to the original Marble Machine video by Wintergatan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvUU8joBb1Q&ab_channel=Wintergatan

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - Dropping into Divine Council Worldview
  • (00:03:25) - Disagreement and Reality of DCW
  • (00:07:35) - Heaven and Earth: Mirror Realms and Spiritual Authority
  • (00:13:48) - Are Judges Called 'Elohim'? The Importance of Representation
  • (00:16:35) - Reading Deuteronomy 32: Enter the Song of Moses
  • (00:17:37) - Wrath, Covenant, and the Enemy’s Undoing
  • (00:21:26) - A Literary and Theological Breakdown of Verses 1–14
  • (00:29:01) - High Places, Honey, and the gods of Bashan
  • (00:36:05) - The Second Cycle: Idolatry, Demons, and Divine Jealousy
  • (00:40:17) - Wrath as Relational Turn: Not Just Divine Rage
  • (00:45:09) - Famine, Pestilence, and Deities of Destruction
  • (00:48:10) - Psalm 91 and the Exorcism Context
  • (00:52:35) - God Uses Agents: Angels and Rebels
  • (00:57:30) - Psalm 58 and Wrath Imagery Expansion
  • (01:03:29) - Exile, Nations, and Why the gods Lose
  • (01:07:34) - Final Reflections: Wrath as Faithfulness
  • (01:08:19) - Outro: Resources, Merch, and What's Next
0:00 1:04:29

The Cup of Wrath: Inheriting Your Desire at the Banquet - Episode 126

Hosts
Carey
Guests
Mark Scarlata Geoff Johnson
Keywords
cup of wrath divine judgment vineyards wine unrepentant desire redemptive wrath joy judgment relationship prophets inheritance

What does it mean to drink the cup of wrath? And why does Scripture use the language of vineyards, vintage, and wine to describe divine judgment?   

In this richly layered episode, Carey walks us through the biblical vineyard—from Genesis to Revelation—where wine is not merely a blessing but a mirror. Here, wrath is not divine temper but a giving-over: the slow fermentation of unrepentant desire, poured back upon those who distilled it.   

Drawing from Mark Scarlata, Geoff Johnson, 1 Enoch, and a range of biblical texts, this teaching explores how judgment, joy, and justice are deeply entwined—and how even wrath can be redemptive in the hands of God.   

  • Why wrath is about relationship   
  • How joy and judgment grow from the same vine   
  • What the prophets, the land, and the nations show us about divine patience   
  • Why drinking deeply matters—and who offers the final cup   

Featured sources and passages include:

Website: genesismarksthespot.com      

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GenesisMarkstheSpot    

Music credit: "Marble Machine" by Wintergatan  
Link to Wintergatan’s website: https://wintergatan.net/  
Link to the original Marble Machine video by Wintergatan:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvUU8joBb1Q&ab_channel=Wintergatan 

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - Joy Twisted, Desire Revealed
  • (00:02:25) - Why Start with Joy?
  • (00:09:00) - Wrath Is Giving Over
  • (00:13:14) - Wrath and the Garden: Mercy in Exile
  • (00:18:25) - Revelation and Habakkuk: Cupbearers and Carnage
  • (00:22:59) - Wrath in the Prophets
  • (00:23:56) - Hosea and the False Vineyard
  • (00:24:47) - Wrath in Torah: Covenant, Land, and Curse
  • (00:30:15) - The Cup as Inheritance
  • (00:33:00) - When the Earth Itself Mourns
  • (00:36:46) - Wine That Foams: Active Fermentation
  • (00:41:07) - The Cup of Jerusalem and the Nations
  • (00:44:56) - Babylon as the Golden Cup
  • (00:46:46) - Habakkuk and the Ethics of Empire
  • (00:47:40) - Dangerous Banquets and Deadly Feasts
  • (00:53:18) - Jerusalem as Cupbearer
  • (00:54:51) - Wine Withheld, Fruit Denied
  • (00:57:03) - Poetry of Prophets: Salvation Twisted to Curse
  • (00:58:58) - This Is Not Pagan Rage
  • (01:00:26) - Fellowship and Judgment: A Shared Table
  • (01:01:19) - What We Inherit Is What We Wanted
  • (01:01:47) - Outro & What’s Next

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