The Gospel According to Harry Potter

S1 Ep7: The Sorting Hat

In this Biblical recap of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, we'll talk ghosts, free will, and rules, PLUS hear from a special surprise guest!
 
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Episode 7: The Sorting Hat
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, by J.K. Rowling - Chapter 7
Bible References:
1 Samuel 28 - King Saul and Samuel’s Ghost
Leviticus 19:31 - Do not defile yourselves by turning to mediums or to those who consult the spirits of the dead. I am the Lord your God.
Matthew 14:22-36 - Jesus Walks on Water
Luke 24:36-43 - Jesus Appearing to the Disciples
Psalm 16:11 - You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.
John 14:6 - Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” 
1 John 3:23 - And this is his commandment: We must believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as he commanded us.
Other References:
“What Does the Bible Say about Ghosts?” by Jessica Brodie - https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/what-does-the-bible-say-about-ghosts-bst.html 
The Chosen - www.thechosen.tv 

S1 Ep6: The Journey from Platform 9 3/4

In this Biblical recap of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Chapter 6, by JK Rowling, we'll discuss proof of God, sharing and receiving, and the lord of the flies... among other things!
 
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Episode 6: The Journey from Platform 9 ¾ 
 
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, by J.K. Rowling - Chapter 6
Bible References:Romans 1:20 - For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.
Exodus 17:8-13 - Holding Moses’ arms up
2 Corinthians 9:11 - You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
Matthew 14:13-21 - Jesus feeding the 5000
Acts 4:32 - All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had.
Psalm 86:11 - Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
1 John 4:4 - But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over them, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.
Matthew 7:17-20 -  A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit. A good tree can’t produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can’t produce good fruit. So every tree that does not produce good fruit is chopped down and thrown into the fire. Yes, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify people by their actions.
Luke 6:45 - A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart.
Other References:https://answersingenesis.org/
https://leestrobel.com/books 
 

S1 Ep5: Diagon Alley

In this Biblical recap of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Chapter 5, by JK Rowling, we'll discuss religious secrets, being fully equipped, wand ceremonies and more!
 
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Episode 5: Diagon Alley
 
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Bible References:
John 3:16 For this is the way God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. 
2 Timothy 3:16-17 -  Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.
Psalm 119:105 - Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 
All the verses I paraphrased that helped me through my hard time:
Isaiah 54:17
1 John 4:4
Proverbs 18:10
Psalm 91:7
Psalm 120:1
Matthew 6:19-21, Jesus teaches: Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Romans 8:38-39 - And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:28 - And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,
Psalm 37:4 says Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.
Other References:
Wand Ceremony: https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/discover-your-wand-on-pottermore 

S1 Ep4: The Keeper of the Keys

In this Biblical recap of Chapter 4 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling, we'll discuss keeping secrets, the danger of jealousy, and how to bring Good News like Hagrid!
SHOW NOTES
Episode 4: The Keeper of the Keys
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, by J.K. Rowling - Chapter 4
Bible References:Proverbs 11:13 - The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
Proverbs 12:23 - The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.
Proverbs 13:3 - The one who guards his words guards his life; whoever is talkative will come to ruin.
Ephesians 4:25 - Therefore, having laid aside falsehood, each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, because we are members of one another.
Proverbs 27:4 - Wrath is cruel and anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?
Romans 14:10 - Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God
2 Corinthians 5:20 - Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making his plea through us. We plead with you on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God!”
Matthew 28:19-20 - often referred to as the Great Commission - “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Exodus 20:7 - “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold guiltless anyone who takes his name in vain.”
Joshua 24:15 - And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
 

S1 Ep3: The Letters from No One

Still waiting for your Hogwarts letter? I've got Good News for you! In this episode, we'll discuss guarding our invitation from thieves like Uncle Vernon, and what it means to be pursued by God.
 
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Episode 3: The Letters from No One
 
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, by J.K. Rowling - Chapter 3
Bible References:
Matthew 13:1-23 (The Parable of the Sower)
Psalm 139:7-10 - Where can I go to escape your Spirit? Where can I flee to escape your presence? If I were to ascend to heaven, you would be there. If I were to sprawl out in Sheol, there you would be. If I were to fly away on the wings of the dawn, and settle down on the other side of the sea, even there your hand would guide me, your right hand would grab hold of me.
Isaiah 43:1 Now, this is what the Lord says, the one who created you, O Jacob, and formed you O Israel: ‘Don’t be afraid, for I will protect you. I call you by name, you are mine.”
Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in your mother’s womb I chose you. Before you were born I set you apart.
Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
For a deeper discussion of what the Gospel is and how to receive it, check out this sermon from Pastor Wade Davis of Brookside Church: The Gospel

S1 Ep2: The Vanishing Glass

In this Biblical recap of Chapter 2 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling, we'll discuss the importance of asking questions; what it means when you don't belong; and the awkward question of how to recognize a Christian when you see one.
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Episode 2: The Vanishing Glass
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, by J.K. Rowling - Chapter 2
Bible References:
James 1:5 - If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
John 15:18-19 - If the world hates you, be aware that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as its own. However, because you do not belong to the world, but I chose you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you.
John 13:34-35 -  A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

S1 Ep1: The Boy Who Lived

Meet Ashley, the Muggle behind the mic; learn why it isn't a sin for Christians to read Harry Potter; and dive into a Biblical recap of Chapter 1 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling.
Episode 1: The Boy Who Lived
 
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, by J.K. Rowling - Chapter 1
Bible References:John 8:36
Romans 14:14
Romans 14:23
Titus 1:15
1 John 2:15-16
Matthew 5:15
John 16:20
Galatians 5:22-23
Exodus Chapters 2-14
Luke 2:49
Other references:
“Reality, in fact, is usually something you could not have guessed. That is one of the reasons I believe Christianity. It is a religion you could not have guessed. If it offered us just the kind of universe we had always expected, I should feel we were making it up. But, in fact, it is not the sort of thing anyone would have made up. It has just that queer twist about it that real things have.” - C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
 

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What do the Bible, Hogwarts, disciples, and dementors have in common? This podcast! Welcome to The Gospel According to Harry Potter - a podcast for Potterheads, Jesus freaks, and everyone in between.