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Welcome to AWKNG’s Ask A Scholar Podcast, where your Questions about the Bible get answered by a biblical scholar. Join us each month as we delve into a book (or books) of the Bible through our complimentary FREE Reading Plans. While we read together, we invite you to engage in the conversation by sending in any questions you may have for us to answer. Visit www.awkng.com to enroll in this month’s FREE reading plan and to share any questions that arise during your readings. You ask, and we provide answers! Let’s embark on a journey through the Bible together, exploring the text, and not being fearful to ask questions along the way!

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    Job | Questions on the dialogue throughout the book, Elihu, and what happens to Satan after the book ends | with Dr. Dominick Hernandez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 46:25


    In this episode, we will discuss the book of Job with questions on the dialogue throughout the book, Elihu, and why he speaks so late, and what happens to Satan after the book ends. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Dominick Hernandez to get your questions answered!   To check out Dr. Hernandez's resources mentioned in this episode, visit:   Books: The Prosperity of the Wicked https://amzn.to/43pwtqx   Illustrated Job in Hebrew https://amzn.to/43BPTqV   Engaging the Old Testament: How to Read Biblical Narrative, Poetry, and Prophecy Well https://amzn.to/4kPsQjr   Proverbs: Pathways to Wisdom https://amzn.to/3Zbu6Fc   Connect further with Dr. Hernandez: domshernandez.com  

    Job | Questions on the themes and lessons in this book, if this book can be considered fiction, and Satan's role in this book | with Dr. Dominick Hernandez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 51:29


    In this episode, we will discuss the book of Job, exploring the themes and lessons found within it, debating whether the book can be considered fiction, and examining Satan's role in the narrative. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Dominick Hernandez to get your questions answered!   To check out Dr. Hernandez's resources mentioned in this episode, visit:   Books: The Prosperity of the Wicked https://amzn.to/43pwtqx   Illustrated Job in Hebrew https://amzn.to/43BPTqV   Engaging the Old Testament: How to Read Biblical Narrative, Poetry, and Prophecy Well https://amzn.to/4kPsQjr   Proverbs: Pathways to Wisdom https://amzn.to/3Zbu6Fc   Connect further with Dr. Hernandez: domshernandez.com

    Psalms | Questions on the Sons of Korah in Psalm 42, the Holy Spirit in Psalm 51, Psalm 82 and Psalm 137 | with Dr. Joshua Farris

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 45:39


    In this episode, we will discuss the book of Psalms with questions on the Sons of Korah in Psalm 42, the Holy Spirit in Psalm 51, Psalm 82, and Psalm 137. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Joshua Farris to get your questions answered!   To check out Dr. Farris' resources mentioned in this episode, visit: An Introduction to Theological Anthropology: https://amzn.to/4iOpKL9 The Creation of Self: https://amzn.to/4k4bsXQ Website: https://soulscienceministries.com/

    Psalms | Questions on the book's structure, lamenting, and prayers for judgement | with Dr. Joshua Farris

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 52:27


    In this episode, we will discuss the book of Psalms with questions on the book's overall structure, the proper way to lament, and why there are so many prayers for judgment. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Joshua Farris to get your questions answered!   To check out Dr. Farris' resources mentioned in this episode, visit: An Introduction to Theological Anthropology: https://amzn.to/4iOpKL9 The Creation of Self: https://amzn.to/4k4bsXQ Website: https://soulscienceministries.com/

    12 Minor Prophets | Questions on The Day of the Lord, Jonah, and Micah | with Dr. Beth Stovell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 61:01


    In this episode, we will discuss the 12 Minor Prophets with questions centered around the meaning of the day of the Lord mentioned throughout the Minor Prophets, the book of Jonah, and the book of Micah. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Beth Stovell to get your questions answered!   To check out Dr. Stovell's resources mentioned in this episode, visit: Podcast:https://bridgingtheology.com/ Book: https://amzn.to/3XNrXPn

    12 Minor Prophets | Questions on Hosea and Zechariah | with Dr. Beth Stovell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 56:39


    In this episode, we will discuss the 12 Minor Prophets with questions centered around things happening in the books of Hosea and Zechariah. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Beth Stovell to get your questions answered!   To check out Dr. Stovell's resources mentioned in this episode, visit: Podcast: https://bridgingtheology.com/ Book: https://amzn.to/3XNrXPn

    Ezekiel | Questions on Ezekiel 18, 20, 28, and 37 | with Dr. Jason Gile

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 55:37


    In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Ezekiel with questions centered around things happening in Ezekiel chapters 18, 20, 28, and 37. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Jason Gile to get your questions answered!   To check out Dr. Jason Gile's resources mentioned in this episode, visit:   Bio: https://www.seminary.edu/faculty/jason-gile/ Book: https://amzn.to/4ifovoJ Ministry: https://learn.seminarynow.com/  

    Ezekiel | Questions on Ezekiel 11, 15, 17, and 19 | with Dr. Jason Gile

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 46:51


    In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Ezekiel and ask questions centered on events in chapters 11, 15, 17, and 19. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Jason Gile to get your questions answered!   To check out Dr. Jason Gile's resources mentioned in this episode, visit:   Bio: https://www.seminary.edu/faculty/jason-gile/ Book: https://amzn.to/4ifovoJ Ministry: https://learn.seminarynow.com/

    Jeremiah | Questions on Manasseh, the name “Lord of Righteousness”, Jeremiah's experience as a prophet, and Jeremiah 29:11 | with Dr. Lissa Wray Beal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 49:07


    In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Jeremiah with questions centered around Manasseh, the meaning of the name “Lord of Righteousness”, Jeremiah's experience as a prophet, and Jeremiah 29:11 Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Lissa Wray Beal to get your questions answered!   To check out some of Dr. Wray Beals resources, visit: https://amzn.to/42Eb50z https://amzn.to/3EkXgu7   Resources referenced in this episode include: https://amzn.to/4gJNOxN

    Jeremiah | Questions on Jeremiah 1:5, who is the “queen of heaven”, and the meaning of the ruined loincloth and the full jars of wine | with Dr. Lissa Wray Beal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 57:55


    In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Jeremiah with questions centered around the widely quoted Jeremiah 1:5, who is the “queen of heaven”, and the meaning of the ruined loincloth and the full jars of wine. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Lissa Wray Beal to get your questions answered!   To check out some of Dr. Wray Beals's resources, visit: https://amzn.to/42Eb50z https://amzn.to/3EkXgu7   Additional resources referenced in this episode include: https://amzn.to/4aNH7Ju

    Isaiah | Questions on King Ahaz, Sennacherib, the suffering servant, and the end of Isaiah | with Dr. Matthew Lynch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 52:26


    In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Isaiah with questions centered around King Ahaz, Sennacherib, the suffering servant, and what we should take away from the end of Isaiah. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Matthew Lynch to get your questions answered!   To check out some of Dr. Lynch's resources, visit: https://hebraicthought.org/authors/dr-matthew-lynch/

    Isaiah | Questions on God's mercy & wrath, what makes Isaiah worthy to be a prophet, and literal and ironic interpretations throughout the book | with Dr. Matthew Lynch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 49:25


    In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Isaiah with questions centered around how God's wrath and mercy can co-exist, what makes Isaiah worthy to be called a prophet, and how we should interpret certain parts of the book (literally or ironically). Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Matthew Lynch to get your questions answered!   To check out some of Dr. Lynch's resources, visit: https://hebraicthought.org/authors/dr-matthew-lynch/   Resources referenced in this podcast include: https://amzn.to/428y1VL https://amzn.to/3W7E0Gs

    II Kings | Questions on Elisha, the Shunammite Woman, Naaman, and Jehu | with Dr. David Lamb

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 48:48


    In this episode, we will discuss the Book of II Kings with questions centered around Elisha, the Shunammite Woman, Naaman, and Jehu. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. David Lamb to get your questions answered!   To check out all the resources that Dr. Lamb references in this podcast, visit: https://davidtlamb.com/

    I Kings | Questions on the overall message of I & II Kings, the Temple furnishings, Ahab, and Elijah | with Dr. Lamb

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 73:04


    In this episode, we will discuss the Book of I Kings with questions centered around the overall message of I & II Kings, the Temple furnishings, Ahab, and Elijah. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. David Lamb to get your questions answered!   To check out all the resources that Dr. Lamb references in this podcast, visit: https://davidtlamb.com/

    I & II Samuel | Questions centered around if mediums and psychics are real, why Uzzah was struck down, and David's sins and punishments | with Dr. Long

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 65:19


    In this episode, we will discuss the Books of I & II Samuel with questions centered around if mediums and psychics are real, why Uzzah was struck down, and David's sins and punishments. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Phil Long to get your questions answered!

    I & II Samuel | Questions on whether it was wrong for the Israelites to ask for a king, why Saul was rejected and David wasn't, and David and Jonathan's relationship | with Dr. Long

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 82:46


    In this episode, we will discuss the Books of I & II Samuel with questions centered around whether it was wrong for the Israelites to ask for a king, why Saul was rejected and David wasn't, and David and Jonathan's relationship. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Phil Long to get your questions answered!   Check out resources by Dr. Long: 1 and 2 Samuel: An Introduction and Commentary The Art of Biblical History A Biblical History of Israel The Reign and Rejection of King Saul

    Joshua & Judges | Questions on Joshua's last speech, Jephthah's terrible decision, and the concubine who suffered greatly | with Dr. Lynch and Dr. Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 27:51


    In this episode, we will discuss the Books of Joshua and Judges with questions centered around Joshua's last speech, Jephthah's terrible decision, and the concubine who suffered greatly. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Matthew Lynch and Dr. Michelle Knight to get your questions answered!

    Joshua & Judges | Questions on Rahab, Achan, Deborah, and the Angel of the Lord | with Dr. Lynch and Dr. Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 53:34


    In this episode, we will discuss the Books of Joshua and Judges with questions centered around key characters in the narrative such as Rahab, Achan, Deborah, and the Angel of the Lord. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Matthew Lynch and Dr. Michelle Knight to get your questions answered!

    Deuteronomy | Questions on holy war and Deut. 32 | with Dr. Ronn Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 52:20


    In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Deuteronomy with questions centered around the concept of holy war and various questions about Deuteronomy 32. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Ronn Johnson to get your questions answered!

    Deuteronomy | Questions on giants, laws, and the Shema | with Dr. Ronn Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 50:48


    In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Deuteronomy with questions centered around the mention of giants, the difference in the laws presented here versus what is presented in Leviticus and Numbers, and the importance of the Shema. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Ronn Johnson to get your questions answered!

    Numbers | Questions on Korah, the tithe and Moses' mistake | with Dr. Dru Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 32:06


    In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Numbers with questions centered around the story of Korah, the tithe that the Israelites were instructed to give, and Moses' big mistake. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Dru Johnson to get your questions answered!

    Numbers | Questions on the censuses, leadership, and punishment | with Dr. Dru Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 66:39


    In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Numbers with questions centered around the censuses' purpose, varying punishments between Israelite men and women, and leadership challenges during that time. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Dru Johnson to get your questions answered!

    Leviticus | Questions on offering types, atonement, festivals, and holy days | with Dr. Jay Sklar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 49:26


    In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Leviticus with questions centered around the different types of offerings, atonement, festivals, and holy days. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Jay Sklar to get your questions answered! Links to additional resources Dr. Sklar recommends within the podcast: Website Dr. Sklar has put together with resources for teaching and preaching the Pentateuch Teaching Leviticus by Geoffrey Harper Leviticus (Tyndale) by Jay Sklar Leviticus (ZECOT) by Jay Sklar Numbers (Story of God) by Jay Sklar  

    Leviticus | Questions on unclean things, dietary laws, and the importance Leviticus plays in the Torah | with Dr. Jay Sklar.mp3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 40:15


    In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Leviticus with questions centered around the laws regarding unclean things and dietary restrictions and the importance that Leviticus plays within the Torah. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Jay Sklar to get your questions answered! Links to additional resources Dr. Sklar recommends within the podcast: Website Dr. Skar has put together with resources for teaching and preaching the Pentateuch Teaching Leviticus by Geoffrey Harper Leviticus (Tyndale) by Jay Sklar Leviticus (ZECOT) by Jay Sklar Numbers (Story of God) by Jay Sklar  

    Exodus | Questions on laws, the Tabernacle, the golden calf and God's glory | with Dr. Carmen Imes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 46:23


    In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Exodus with questions centered around the relevance of laws, the details of the Tabernacle, the semblance of the golden calf idol, and God's glory. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Carmen Imes to get your questions answered! 

    Exodus | Questions on Identity, the name of the LORD, Plagues & Passover | with Dr. Carmen Imes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 42:16


    In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Exodus with questions centered around the name of the LORD, the plagues, and some specific instructions of Passover. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Carmen Imes to get your questions answered!

    Genesis | Questions on Idols, Jacob, and Joseph | with Dr. Ronn Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 29:34


    In this episode, we will continue our discussion on the Book of Genesis with questions centered around idols, Jacob, Joseph, and more. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Ronn Johsnon to get your questions answered!

    Genesis | Questions on Creation, Eden, & Eating the Fruit | with Dr. Ronn Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 40:21


    In this episode, we get your questions about the beginning of the Book of Genesis answered by Dr. Ronn Johnson and Mike Chu. With questions on creation, the Garden of Eden, and the real issue of eating the fruit, we'll focus our discussions around Genesis 1-3. 

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