What does it mean for Jesus to be humanity’s cosmic priest? It means he intercedes on behalf of humanity––and so much more! Through Jesus, God has forever included humanity into his own self. In this episode, join Tim and Jon as they discuss Jesus’ ascension and the eternal union of heaven and earth.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00-18:30)Part two (18:30-23:00)Part three (23:00-31:00)Part four (31:00-43:00)Part five (43:00-end)Show Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS“Window” by Phury“Everything Fades to Blue EP” by Sleepy FishShow produced by Dan Gummel and Cooper Peltz. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Why were the Levitical priests always getting mad at Jesus? Jesus identified himself as another of God’s anointed priests––except he came in his own authority. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss how Jesus fulfills Moses’ prophet-priest role and the priest-king role we saw in David.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00-12:00)Part two (12:00-21:30)Part three (21:30-34:00)Part four (34:00-45:30)Part five (45:30-end)Show Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTSChillhop Essentials Spring 2021 EPShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

What will God do with the continually failing Levitical priesthood? God announces that he will elect his own faithful priest from a household that can be counted on. In this episode, join Tim and Jon as they follow the royal priesthood all the way to David, anointed priest-king of Jerusalem, fulfillment of Melchizedek’s role, and foreshadowing of the coming priest-king Jesus.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–14:30)Part two (14:30–28:00)Part three (28:00–36:30)Part four (36:30–47:00)Part five (47:00–end)Show Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS“Canary Forest” by Middle School, Aso, and AviinoShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

The origins of Israel’s royal priesthood are anything but glamorous. From Moses rejecting God five times to Aaron creating an idol while God is instructing Moses about priests, the Levitical priesthood seems doomed from the start. In this episode, discover just how important the failed priesthood is to the story of the Bible.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00-15:00)Part two (15:00-24:00)Part three (24:00-35:00)Part four (35:00-end)Show Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS“Aarigod” by Forest LoreShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

What do Abraham, Melchizedek, and David all have in common? They’re part of the unfolding theme of the royal priesthood in the Bible. In this week’s episode, join Tim and Jon as they explore how this theme is part of humanity’s quest to get back to the blessings of Eden.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–11:30)Part two (11:30–18:45)Part three (18:45–25:00)Part four (25:00–31:30)Part five (31:30–end)Show Music “Defender Instrumental” by Tents“We Must Believe in Spring” by Psalm Trees and Guillaume MuschalleChillhop Essentials Fall 2020Show produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

In the story of the Bible, all the main players are prophets, priests, or kings. While it might seem foreign to us today, those three roles are intimately connected to what it means to be people created in the image of God. Join Tim and Jon for the first episode of a new series on the royal priesthood!View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–19:00)Part two (19:00–29:00)Part three (29:00–34:30)Part four (34:30–50:00)Part five (50:00–end)Mentioned ResourcesS. Dean McBride, “Divine Protocol: Genesis 1:1-2:3 as Prologue to the Pentateuch.”John H. Walton, The Lost World of Adam and Eve.Tim Mackie, "Jesus is Your Priest," Exploring My Strange Bible podcast.Show Music “Defender Instrumental” by Tents“Directions” by Blue Wednesday and Shopan“Prophet Priest King” by Smalltown PoetsDiscover LP by CYGNShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

A coming king and a bunch of crying babies? Psalm 8 can seem kind of confusing. But when we look closer and understand its context, we can see that it’s actually a beautiful meditation on the image of God. Join Tim, Jon, and Carissa as they discuss this important poem.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (00:00-10:45)Part two (10:45-26:45)Part three (26:45-46:30)Part four (46:30-54:30)Part five (54:30-end)Show Music “Defender Instrumental” by Tents“Psalm 8” by Poor Bishop HooperShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

How can the book of Ephesians contribute to conversations surrounding modern race and justice issues? Tim and Jon interview New Testament scholar Andrew Rillera and discuss Ephesians 2 and the unified, diverse family of God.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one: (0:00–11:00)Part two: (11:00–19:45)Part three: (19:45–30:00)Part four: (30:00–43:30)Part five: (43:30–55:00)Part six: (55:00–61:15)Part seven: (61:15–64:30)Part eight: (64:30–end)Mentioned ResourcesPreston Sprinkle, Nonviolence: The Revolutionary Way of JesusAndrew Rillera, "Tertium Genus or Dyadic Unity? Investigating Sociopolitical Salvation in Ephesians"R. Kendall Soulen, The God of Israel and Christian TheologyWillie James Jennings, The Christian Imagination: Theology and the Origins of RaceTommy Givens, We the People: Israel and the Catholicity of JesusShow Music “Defender Instrumental” by TentsShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

From biblical deconstruction to the responsibility of Jesus followers in government and social justice, we’re looking at what the Bible has to say about some of society’s biggest questions today. Join Tim and Jon as they interview New Testament scholar Esau McCaulley, author of Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00-13:00)Part two (13:00-26:30)Part three (26:30-33:30)Part four (33:30-42:30)Part five (42:30-end)Show Music “Defender Instrumental” by Tents“Pablo” by jlsmrl“Skydive” by loxbeats“Wanderlust” by Crastel“Mind Your Time” by Me.SoShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Thank you to our audience for your incredible questions. In this week’s episode, we tackle questions like, did Adam represent a male human? Where did Cain’s wife come from? And what is the relationship of the Church to Israel?  Listen in to hear the team answer your questions.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps How Could There Be Descendants of Cain After the Flood? (0:50)Where Did Cain’s Wife Come From? (13:25)Was Adam Male? (19:35)Was the Promised Land Conquest a Case of Sibling Rivalry? (36:28)Does the Church Replace Israel? (52:35)Referenced ResourcesS. Joshua Swamidass, The Genealogical Adam and Eve: The Surprising Science of Universal AncestryC. John Collins, Reading Genesis Well: Navigating History, Poetry, Science, and Truth in Genesis 1-11Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.Show Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TentsShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Audience questions collected by Christopher Maier.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

God’s plan has always been to bring all of humanity into one diverse and connected family. Jesus carried forward this mission in his teachings, calling God’s people to look past societal divisions and be unified in him. Join Tim and Jon in this week’s podcast episode as they look at the theme of unity in the New Testament.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–9:20)Part two (9:20–23:30)Part three (23:30–34:00)Part four (34:00–39:00)Part five (39:00–59:00)Part six (59:00–end)Show Music “Defender Instrumental” by Tents“Loving Someone You Lost” by The Field Tapes“Today Feels Like Everyday” by Mama AiutoShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

In the book of Romans, Paul talks about humanity being justified by faith, but what does this have to do with the family of God? In this episode, Tim and Jon look at Paul’s letter to the Romans and unpack what it looks like to unify a diverse group of people into one family.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–26:00)Part two (26:00–29:00)Part three (29:00–37:30)Part four (37:30–53:20)Part five (53:20–end)Show Music “Defender Instrumental” by Tents“Loving Someone You Lost” by The Field Tapes“Anecdotes” by MakzoShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

God wants people from all nations to be a part of his family, but Jesus’ mission was focused on Israel. So how did the Gospel message move out from Israel to the rest of the world? Join Tim and Jon as they unpack the arrival of the Spirit and Jesus’ commissioning of his disciples.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–15:30)Part two (15:30–28:30)Part three (28:30–35:50)Part four (35:50–end)Show Music “Defender Instrumental” by TentsMusic by Chilldrone“Anecdotes” by Makzo“Cartilage” by MobyShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Who did Jesus come for? Throughout the Gospel accounts, Jesus is laser-focused on Israel. Yet his ministry and even his family tree include many non-Israelite people. In this week’s episode, join Tim and Jon for a look at the family of God in the life of Jesus.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–11:00)Part two (11:00–24:30)Part three (24:30–32:15)Part four (32:15–40:15)Part five (40:15–48:00)Part six (48:00–end)Mentioned ResourcesRichard Bauckham, Gospel Women: Studies in the Named Women in the Gospels, 44Craig S. Keener, The Gospel of Matthew: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary, 158–159N. T. Wright, Jesus and the Victory of God, 278Show Music “Shot in the Back of the Head” by Moby“Artificial Music” by A Breath of Fresh Air“Scream Pilots” by Moby“Too North” by Lost Love“Feather” by Waywell“Defender Instrumental” by TentsShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.

In this special year-end episode, Tim and Jon reflect on 2020, share stories from our listeners, and look ahead to exciting projects coming out in 2021. Thanks for being a part of this with us!Series mentioned in this episode:Apocalyptic LiteratureTree of LifeExile 7th Day Rest - SabbathGenerosityTimestamps Part 1 (0:00–20:00)Part 2 (20:00–end)Show Music “Clap Cotton” by Vinho Verde“Defender (Instrumental)” by TentsShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Why do God’s chosen people have just as many moral failings as anyone else in the Bible? In this week’s episode, Tim and Jon take a look at ancient sibling rivalries, divine election, and God’s determination to form a covenant people that will one day embrace and include all nations. View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–9:20)Part two (9:20–19:40)Part three (19:40–40:00)Part four (40:00–end)Show Music “Defender Instrumental” by TentsShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

What does divine election have to do with God’s blessing for all nations? In this week’s episode, we’re picking up the story of the family of God with Genesis 12-17, God’s calling of Abraham. Join Tim and Jon to see how God responds to Abraham and Sarah’s bad choices and turns them into something good for all people.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–17:50)Part two (17:50–30:00)Part three (30:00–40:00)Part four (40:00–56:30)Part five (56:30–end)Show Music “Serendipity feat. The Field Tapes” by Philanthrope“Foggy Road” by Toonorth“Imagination” by Montell Fish“Everything Fades to Blue” by Sleepy Fish“Defender Instrumental” by TentsShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

What was so bad about the Tower of Babel? In this episode, Tim and Jon examine the cycle of division within the human race in Genesis 1-11, the violence that occurs when humans unite apart from God, and God’s plan to use one family to redeem all families in the end.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part 1 (0:00–16:00)Part 2 (16:00–29:30)Part 3 (29:30–35:00)Part 4 (35:00–46:00)Part 5 (46:00–end)Show Music “Defender Instrumental” by Tents“The Size of Grace” by Beautiful Eulogy“Acquired in Heaven” by Beautiful Eulogy“Dreams” by xander.Show produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

What is God’s picture of an ideal humanity? In this podcast episode, Tim and Jon look at Genesis 1-2 and talk about how God makes one humanity, divides them, and purposes for them to be one again. And this oneness that God brings doesn’t erase personal and cultural differences; rather, it completes them. View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–7:30)Part two (7:30–37:30)Part three (37:30–49:15)Part four (49:15–end)Show Music “Movement” by Felty“Day and Night” by Aiguille“Cocktail Hour” by Strehlow“Defender Instrumental” by TentsShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.

Jesus unites his followers across cultural and ethnic lines as members of his global family. But that doesn’t mean cultural differences disappear. In fact, Jesus resurrects and glorifies what is unique and beautiful about every culture. In this episode, listen in as Tim and Jon discuss what it means to be part of the family of God.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–22:30)Part two (22:30–32:00)Part three (32:00–43:15)Part four (43:15–end)Additional Resources Philip Jenkins, The New Faces of ChristianityPhilip Jenkins, The Lost History of ChristianityPhilip Jenkins, The Next ChristendomShow Music “Defender Instrumental” by Tents “Beneath Your Waves” by Sleepy Fish“Flushing the Stairs” by LeavvShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Sometimes the Bible seems to contradict itself––God is slow to anger, except for the times he appears to get mad quickly. The biblical authors don’t give us a systematic explanation, but they invite us to wrestle through our deepest questions and encounter a clearer, more nuanced picture of God. Learn more as Tim, Jon, and Carissa respond to your questions!View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Is God’s wrath passive? (02:00)Does God punish innocent people? (22:40)Why does Psalm 2 say God is quick to anger? (34:40)What did Jesus accomplish by his substitution? (46:22)Show Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TentsShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. Audience questions collected by Christopher Maier.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Are we called to have blind trust in God? Not exactly. People in the Bible trusted God because he had proven himself trustworthy and reliable again and again. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa explore God’s fifth and final attribute in Exodus 34:6, his trustworthiness.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–16:10)Part two (16:10–26:30)Part three (26:30–37:00)Part four (37:00–44:00)Part five (44:00–54:00)Part six (54:00–61:30)Part seven (61:30–end)Show Music “Defender Instrumental” by Tents“Mirage” by Nymano“Bloc” by KV“Euk's First Race” by David GummelSynth Groove by a supporterShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Despite generations of rebellion and sin, God continues to pursue his people with his promise-keeping loyalty and generosity. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa explore the fourth attribute God assigns himself in Exodus 34:6-7, loyal love.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–16:10)Part two (16:10–25:30)Part three (25:30–41:00)Part four (41:00–50:30)Part five (50:30–59:00)Part six (59:00–end)Show Music “Defender Instrumental” by Tents“Serendipity” by Philanthrope, feat The Field Tapes“Everything Fades to Blue” by Sleepy FishShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

God demonstrates his wrath by handing his people over to the natural consequences of their own destructive decisions, which ultimately leads to death. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa discuss what it means to be saved from God’s wrath by embracing the life of Jesus and a whole new set of natural consequences: lives given over to love and righteousness.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–13:15)Part two (13:15–28:30)Part three (28:30–35:00)Part four (35:00–45:00)Part five (45:00–end)Show Music “Defender Instrumental” by Tents“Beneath Your Waves” by Sleepy FishShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Jesus saw himself as the one who would drink the cup of God’s wrath, which meant dying in Israel’s place at the hand of Rome. Yet the death of Jesus was about more than just Rome. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa talk about what it meant that Jesus drank the cup.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–15:30)Part two (15:30–20:30)Part three (20:30–45:40)Part four (45:40–54:00)Part five (54:00–end)Show Music “Defender Instrumental” by Tents“Canary Forest” by Aso x Aviino x Middle School“Friends Circle” by Sitting DuckShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

It seems like God gets angry all the time in the Hebrew Bible, but then Jesus arrives on the scene with a message of good news and everything changes! Right? It’s not quite that simple. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa survey the consistency between God’s anger in the Old and New Testament and the restorative promise of God’s anger.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–11:45)Part two (11:45–20:45)Part three (20:45–25:45)Part four (25:45–37:17)Part five (37:15–end)Show Music “Defender Instrumental” by Tents“Snacks” by No Spirit“Tending the Garden feat. Keenebac” by Stan Forebee“Anywhere But Here feat. Philanthrope” by Dotlights“Better Together Forever” by Team AstroShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Noses that burn hot? Turning your face away? Drinking a cup of wrath? These unfamiliar phrases are found in biblical passages about God’s anger, but what do they mean? In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa explore how God’s anger is portrayed in the Hebrew Scriptures toward Israel and the nations.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–15:45)Part two (15:45–37:30)Part three (37:30–43:30)Part four (43:30–end)Show Music “Defender Instrumental” by Tents“I Know Your Face Better Than Mine” by Taro“Seafoam feat. Sleepy Fish” by Blue Wednesday and Dylan Witherow“Imagination” by Montell FishShow produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

The flood is one of the most well-known stories in the Bible, yet this story of judgment seems to be missing something important: God’s anger. In the Bible, God’s anger and judgment are not always associated. Listen in as Tim, Jon, and Carissa review a familiar story with insight that helps us understand God’s anger and judgment.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–9:30)Part two (9:30–31:00)Part three (31:00–40:00)Part four (40:00–53:20)Part five (53:20–end)Additional ResourcesL. Daniel Hawk, The Violence of the Biblical GodShow Music “Defender Instrumental” by Tents“Vinho Verde” by Clap Cotton“Imagination” by Montell Fish“So Unnecessary” by Dotlights“Lisbon” by Ason IDShow produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

In Exodus 34, God describes himself as “slow to anger,” but many people are uncomfortable with the portrait of God as an angry or emotional being. How does the Bible talk about anger, and how does this help us understand God as slow to anger?View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–13:50)Part two (13:50–20:50)Part three (20:50–31:50)Part four (31:50–40:50)Part five (40:50–52:30)Part six (52:30–end)Additional ResourcesTristen Collins, L.P.C. and Jon Collins, Why Emotions MatterAbraham Heschel, The ProphetsShow Music Movement Piano: Copyright Free“According to God” by Beautiful EulogySoft Dreamy Guitar: Copyright Free“After the Crash” by SavFK“A New Year” by Scott BuckleyShow produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Thank you to our audience for your incredible questions. In this week’s episode, we tackle questions like, “Is God the same in the Old and New Testaments?” “Does the Bible support the idea of generational curses?” “Does Moses convince God to change his mind?” Listen in to hear the team answer your questions.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Is God’s character the same in the Old and New Testaments? (00:49)Does the Bible teach about generational curses? (16:05)Consequences versus punishment (27:20)Why did God change his mind? (42:18)Show Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TentsShow produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee.  Audience questions collected by Christopher Maier.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Grace is such a familiar word that we often miss the depth of its meaning. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa look at how the Hebrew Bible uses the word grace to communicate one of the core attributes of God.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–13:22)Part two (13:22–26:45)Part three (26:45–38:45)Part four (38:45–53:20)Part five (53:20–62:50)Part six (62:50–end)Additional ResourcesJohn M.G. Barclay, Paul and the GiftJohn M.G. Barclay, Paul and the Power of GraceShow Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by Tents“Friends Circle” by Sitting DucksShow produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

God describes himself as “compassionate,” but what does that mean? The answer might surprise you. The Hebrew word for compassion is closely related to the word for womb, and in this episode Tim, Jon, and Carissa discuss the Bible’s depiction of God’s compassion.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–8:00)Part two (8:00–15:00)Part three (15:00–21:30)Part four (21:30–31:30)Part five (31:30–46:15)Part six (46:15–end)Show Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by Tents“My Room Becomes the Sea” by Sleepy FIsh“Ambedo” by Too North“Bloom” by Kyle McEvoy and Stan Forebee“Alive” by OuskaShow produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

The golden calf story from the book of Exodus shows us how all of humanity continually tries to worship God on our own terms. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa examine the narrative context of Exodus 34:6-7 and discover how this description of God’s character is tied to the story of the golden calf.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–8:40)Part two (8:40–35:00)Part three (35:00–47:50)Part four (47:50–55:20)Part five (55:20–end)Show Music Defender Instrumental by TentsReflection by SwørnCello From Portland by Beautiful EulogyFeather by WaywellWanderlust by CrastelShow produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Who does God say he is? In this first episode of a new series, Tim, Jon, and Carissa look at the most referenced passages in the Old Testament—a description of God’s character by God himself.View full show notes from this episode →Explore detailed video notes from BibleProject videos on our website: https://tbp.xyz/podvideonotes. Timestamps Part one (0:00–17:15)Part two (17:15–25:20)Part three (25:20–40:50)Part four (40:50–end)Show Music Defender Instrumental by TentsMid Summer by Broke in SummerYou Can Save Me by Beautiful EulogyWish You Were Here by Beautiful EulogyShow produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

This week, we finish our How to Read the Bible podcast series with one final Q+R episode where we answer questions like, “How do we know Paul’s letters are authentic?” and “Are morning devotionals still okay?” Tune in to hear your questions answered!View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Is there still a role for devotional reading? (02:12)Did the New Testament authors take the Old Testament out of context? (07:20)How much of the Hebrew Scriptures did Paul expect the Gentiles to know? (15:30)How much context do we need to really understand the letters? (21:37)How was Paul able to write letters while in prison? (30:38)Could the use of scribes explain differences in Paul’s style? (35:38)How do we apply Paul’s words in Romans to our context today? (42:42)Additional Resources G. Beale, The Right Doctrine from the Wrong Texts?: Essays on the Use of the Old Testament in the NewJerome Murphy-O'Connor, O.P., Paul the Letter-Writer: His World, His Options, His SkillsRandolph Richards, Paul and First-Century Letter Writing: Secretaries, Composition and CollectionScot McKnight, Reading Romans BackwardsScot McKnight, The Blue ParakeetShow Music Defender Instrumental by TentsShow produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee.  Audience questions collected by Christopher Maier.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

The New Testament letters can be difficult to follow, but the right tools can help us unpack their rich meaning. In this episode, Tim and Jon look at 1st century letter templates, Greco-Roman rhetoric, and argument tracing. Learn more in this week’s podcast episode.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–15:50)Part two (15:50–37:30)Part three (37:30–55:45)Part four (55:45–63:40)Part five (63:40–end)Additional Resources John Lee White, Light from Ancient LettersRandolph Richards, Paul and First-Century Letter Writing: Secretaries, Composition and CollectionJerome Murphy-O'Connor, O.P., Paul the Letter-Writer: His World, His Options, His SkillsShow Music Defender Instrumental by TentsDay and Night EP by AiguilleShow produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Writing a letter in Paul’s day wasn’t as simple as grabbing a pen and paper and placing the finished letter in a mailbox. In this episode, Tim and Jon explore the world of 1st century letter writing, including “cosenders,” letter drafts, the cost of production, and delivery. Listen in on this fascinating conversation.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–19:40)Part two (19:40–29:15)Part three (29:15–44:30)Part four (44:30–57:30)Part five (57:30–end)Additional Resources Randolph Richards, Paul and First-Century Letter Writing: Secretaries, Composition and CollectionJerome Murphy-O'Connor, O.P., Paul the Letter-Writer: His World, His Options, His SkillsShow Music Defender Instrumental by TentsScream Pilots by MobyLittle Spirit by DelaydeShow produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Do we have to follow all the commands in the New Testament? Did Paul know his words were inspired? And why doesn’t the Bible condemn slavery? Tim and Jon respond to these questions and more in this week’s Question and Response episode.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Could it be beneficial to memorize and perform New Testament letters? (00:36)Did Paul craft his letters as meditation literature? (03:17)What was included when Paul said “all Scripture” was God-breathed? (10:11)What about 1 Enoch? (15:54)Did Paul know his letters were inspired? (19:45)Are the letters wisdom or commands? (33:10)Why doesn’t the Bible condemn owning slaves? (39:58)What does it mean to submit to government authorities? (48:20)Additional Resources Scot McKnight, The Blue ParakeetScot McKnight, The Letter to Philemon (The New International Commentary on the New Testament) Esau McCaulley, Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in HopeShow Music Defender Instrumental by TentsShow produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee. Audience questions collected by Christopher Maier.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Did Paul actually say that? In this week’s podcast episode, Tim and Jon talk about how to wisely read the New Testament letters by asking key questions about Paul’s context. This practice, known as mirror reading, can help us read and apply these letters to our lives responsibly.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–14:00)Part two (14:00–25:00)Part three (25:00–39:30)Part four (39:30–59:30)Part five (59:30–end)Additional Resources John M. G. Barclay, Obeying the Truth: Paul's Ethics in GalatiansScot McKnight, Reading Romans Backwards: A Gospel of Peace in the Midst of EmpireNijay Gupta, “Mirror-Reading Moral Issues in Paul’s Letters,” in Journal for the Study of the New Testament, vol. 34 (2012), pp. 361-381.Robert Jewett, Romans: A Commentary, 59.Show Music Defender Instrumental by TentsPlaya by Mauro SommBubble by KVPale Horses by MobyA Case for Shame by MobyShow produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

The New Testament letters were written to address specific situations among specific groups of people. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss how to discern situational context, what to do when information is missing, and how context helps us apply the wisdom of the letters today.View full show notes from this episode →Learn more about Classroom at Classroom.bible.Timestamps Part one (0:00–11:20)Part two (11:20–24:34)Part three (24:34–32:00)Part four (32:00–40:50)Part five (40:50–54:10)Part six (54:10–end)Show Music Defender Instrumental by TentsDreams by XanderCocktail Hour by StrehlowAcquired in Heaven by Beautiful EulogyShow produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Paul wrote his letters in the shadow of Rome. His words stood in stark contrast to Roman rule and its honor-shame culture. Join Tim and Jon in exploring the cultural context of the New Testament letters and the questions we should consider when reading these texts. View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–6:15)Part two (6:15–23:30)Part three (23:30–33:30)Part four (33:30–40:10)Part five (40:10–end)Additional Resources Michael Gorman, Apostle of the Crucified LordShow Music Defender Instrumental by TentsCoastal Town by KuplaClocks by Smith the Misterdoing laundry by weird insideFrame by KVShow produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

The New Testament letters all share a core conviction that shapes how the apostles taught followers of Jesus to live in the first century. Listen in as Tim and Jon discuss the focus of the New Testament letters and how they help us live wisely today. View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–28:45)Part two (28:45–38:00)Part three (38:00–47:30)Part four (47:30–end)Additional Resources Scot McKnight, Reading Romans BackwardsShow Music Defender Instrumental by TentsFar from Home by Toonorthdoing laundry by weird insideFrame by KVShow produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

How do the New Testament letters fit with the rest of the biblical story? In this second part of a live recording in Dallas, Texas, Tim and Jon talk about how the apostles saw themselves as fulfilling God’s promise to bring blessing to all nations and how this perspective transforms the way we read the letters. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps Part one (0:00–39:30)Part two (39:30–end)Additional Resources Bruce Longnecker, The Lost Letters of Pergamum Show Music Defender Instrumental by TentsWhispering Wind by MobyShow produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

In this live episode, Tim and Jon interact with an audience in Dallas, Texas for the launch of a new series on how to read the New Testament letters. Letters make up much of the New Testament, and knowing how to view and interpret them is essential for seeing the story of Jesus woven through the New Testament. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps Part one (0:00–35:45) Part two (35:45–end) Show Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Memory Gospel by Moby Show produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

In this special mid-week podcast episode, Tim and Jon address recent events in light of The Revelation. Listen in as they discuss the use of “word and testimony,” the meaning of Babylon, and the exposure of slavery in the book of Revelation.View full show notes from this episode →TimestampsPart 1 (0:13:30)Part 2 (13:30-28:30)Part 3 (28:30-39:30)Part 4 (39:30-47:00)Part 5 (47:00-end)Additional ResourcesRichard Bauckham, “The Economic Critique of Rome in Revelation 18,” p. 370-371.BibleProject, Exile podcast seriesBibleProject, Way of the ExileShow MusicDefender Instrumental by TentsNo Spirit: Snacks EPChillhop Essentials Summer 2020Conquor by Beautiful EulogyShow produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Are these the end times? Why does the Bible use language of fiery judgment? And what is the mark of the beast? In this episode, Tim and Jon answer your questions about how to read apocalyptic literature.View full show notes from this episode →TimestampsDoes the Bible Predict the End of the World? (1:30)Are There Personal Apocalypses? (16:28)How Can You Tell a True Apocalypse? (24:20)Has Every Follower of Jesus had an Apocalypse? (30:14)Is There a Link Between Apocalyptic and Test Narratives in the Bible? (34:50)How Should We Understand Fiery Judgment in the Bible? (40:10)Bonus: What About the Mark of the Beast? (55:59)Additional ResourcesMichael Gorman, Reading Revelation Responsibly, p. 64.BibleProject, Tree of Life podcast seriesRichard Bauckham, The Theology of the Book of RevelationShow MusicDefender Instrumental by TentsShow produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

The book of Revelation is full of symbols and images that are confusing when we remove them from the context of the Hebrew Bible. But if we understand the context, community, and nature of apocalyptic literature, the text can reshape the way we see the world. In this final episode of our series How to Read Apocalyptic Literature, Tim and Jon look at the book of Revelation.View full show notes from this episode →Additional ResourcesMichael Gorman, Reading Revelation Responsibly, p. 64.Melodysheep, Timelapse of the Future: A Journey to the End of TimeBibleProject, Overview: Revelation Part One and TwoSteve Moyice, The Old Testament in the Book of RevelationShow MusicDefender Instrumental by TentsSnacks EP by No SpiritFills The Skies by Josh WhiteShow produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

The opening pages of the Bible show us God’s good plan to rule with humanity as his image in heaven and on earth. Later characters in the story experience apocalyptic moments where they glimpse this ideal world and gain perspective to bring comfort and challenge to the world. Listen in as Tim and Jon discuss how this all points us to Jesus.View full show notes from this episode → Additional ResourcesHeaven and Earth Podcast SeriesMore on the divine counsel in podcast episode Spiritual Warfare: God E3Image of God Podcast SeriesOur video Image of GodCrispin Fletcher-Louis, “God’s Image, His Cosmic Temple, and the High Priest,” Heaven on Earth: The Temple in Biblical Theology, pp. 83-84.S. Dean McBride Jr, Divine Protocol: Genesis 1:1-2:3 as Prologue to the Pentateuch, pp. 16-17.Richard Bauckham, The Theology of the Book of Revelation, pp. 6-7. Show MusicDefender Instrumental by TentsMind Garden by 
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