Beyond the Gist

Beyond the Gist October 12, 2021 Episode 15: The Math of God In this episode, I look at a New Testament reference to an Old Testament idea to consider why God's timetable might not match up with our own. Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren) Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:45 An important contrast, Psalm 90 06:26 Something similar, 2 Peter 3:8 08:28 The Math of God? 10:59 Is God slow? 15:31 Outro   Thanks for listening to Beyond the Gist. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. While you're at it, consider rating this podcast, writing a review, or sharing something on social media. You can follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram at @beyondthegist and you can visit the webpage at beyondthegistpod.com. Email: feedback@beyondthegistpod.com https://wavve.link/beyondthegist

March 30, 2021 Beyond the Gist Episode 14: Jesus Wept - - - - - - - - - - - In this episode, I look at one of the shortest verses in the Bible, John 11:35, “Jesus wept.” But why did he weep, and what can such a statement say to us today? Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren) - - - - - - - - - - - Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:44 John 11 and the shortest verse: John 11:35 08:37 Deeply moved? Outraged? John 11:33, 38 12:30 No more tears: Revelation 21:4 13:11 Outro   - - - - - - - - - - - Resources Scandalous: The Cross and the Resurrection of Jesus, D. A. Carson, Crossway, 2010.   - - - - - - - - - - - Thanks for listening to Beyond the Gist. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. While you’re at it, consider rating this podcast, writing a review, or sharing something on social media. You can follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram at @beyondthegist and you can visit the webpage at beyondthegistpod.com. Email: feedback@beyondthegistpod.com https://wavve.link/beyondthegist

March 4, 2021 Beyond the Gist Episode 13: Be Still - - - - - - - - - - - In this episode, I look at the phrase “Be still, and know that I am God” from Psalm 46:10 and consider this familiar verse in its context. Should we understand this verse to be a word of peace or a word of judgment?. Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren) - - - - - - - - - - - Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Welcome and housekeeping. 01:49 How secure is smart home security? 04:37 Psalm 46: A psalm about security. 07:32 Going beyond the gist of “Be still and know.” 15:19 Word of peace or word of judgment? 18:28 Outro   - - - - - - - - - - - Resources EveryPsalm by Poor Bishop Hooper https://www.poorbishophooper.com/everypsalm   - - - - - - - - - - - Thanks for listening to Beyond the Gist. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. While you’re at it, consider rating this podcast, writing a review, or sharing something on social media. You can follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram at @beyondthegist and you can visit the webpage at beyondthegistpod.com. Email: feedback@beyondthegistpod.com https://wavve.link/beyondthegist

January 19, 2021Beyond the GistEpisode 12: The Fruit of the Spirit- - - - - - - - - - -In this first episode of 2021, I share a few goals for the podcast in the new year. I also take a look at Galatians 5 and explore the familiar list of Christian character traits known as the Fruit of the Spirit.Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren)- - - - - - - - - - -Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:44 Welcome and goals for 202104:14 I need your help06:10 The familiar Fruit of the Spirit10:25 The context14:30 My role, the Spirit’s role17:35 What’s law got to do with it?19:49 The takeaway21:22 Outro - - - - - - - - - - -ResourcesJon Acuff, Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of DoneJ.I. Packer, Concise TheologyJohn Stott, Baptism And Fullness: The Work of the Holy Spirit Today- - - - - - - - - - -Thanks for listening to Beyond the Gist. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. While you’re at it, consider rating this podcast, writing a review, or sharing something on social media. You can follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram at @beyondthegist and you can visit the webpage at beyondthegistpod.com.Email: feedback@beyondthegistpod.comhttps://wavve.link/beyondthegist

December 29, 2020Beyond the GistEpisode 11: Reading Plans- - - - - - - - - - -In this last episode of 2020, I discuss ten tips that may be helpful when setting a Bible reading goal for the new year.Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren)- - - - - - - - - - -Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:44 Welcome01:17 Ten tips for forming a Bible reading plan habit.22:19 Outro - - - - - - - - - - -  Be realistic. Use a devotional wisely. Schedule your reading as an appointment. Use Bible apps wisely. Read with a pen in hand. Use a checklist. Don’t worry about application.  Pray. Read the passage multiple times. Read with others. - - - - - - - - - - - Thanks for listening to Beyond the Gist. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. While you’re at it, consider rating this podcast, writing a review, or sharing something on social media. You can follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram at @beyondthegist and you can visit the webpage at beyondthegistpod.com.Email: feedback@beyondthegistpod.comhttps://wavve.link/beyondthegist

December 8, 2020Beyond the GistEpisode 10: Unintended Consequences- - - - - - - - - - -In this episode, I consider what the unintended consequences might be when looking at familiar Christmas verses apart from their original context.Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren)- - - - - - - - - - -Timestamps00:00 Introduction02:46 Isaiah Christmas and the Prequel Gospel09:02 Reading Isaiah 912:21 Handel’s Messiah14:21 Unintended Consequences29:08 Outro - - - - - - - - - - -ResourcesTony Reinke, Isaiah Christmas - https://tonyreinke.com/2019/11/20/isaiahchristmas-2019/ - - - - - - - - - - - Thanks for listening to Beyond the Gist. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. While you’re at it, consider rating this podcast, writing a review, or sharing something on social media. You can follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram at @beyondthegist and you can visit the webpage at beyondthegistpod.com.Email: feedback@beyondthegistpod.comhttps://wavve.link/beyondthegist

November 3, 2020Beyond the GistEpisode 9: What God Requires- - - - - - - - - - -In this episode, we look at a passage from Micah 6 when God’s people were put on trial. We’ll consider the kind of life that God expects of his people that can only come from a transformed heart.Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren)- - - - - - - - - - -Timestamps00:00 Introduction02:48 An unusual Sunday and a tweet about Saturday05:51 Hot coffee lawsuits11:28 God’s lawsuit against Israel (Micah 6:1-5)20:03 What does God require? (Micah 6:6-7)23:06 The answer (Micah 6:8)31:11 Walk in a manner worthy of your calling35:20 Outro - - - - - - - - - - -Thanks for listening to Beyond the Gist. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Sticher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. While you’re at it, consider rating this podcast, writing a review, or sharing something on social media. You can follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram at @beyondthegist and you can visit the webpage at beyondthegistpod.com.Email: feedback@beyondthegistpod.comhttps://wavve.link/beyondthegist

October 6, 2020Beyond the GistEpisode 8: Better than Bread- - - - - - - - - - -What could be better than bread? In this episode of Beyond the Gist, we’ll look back at a time in history when God’s people were totally dependent upon his daily provision of bread during their days in the desert. We’ll see that, while bread is good, there’s something even better, something more necessary for our survival.Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren)- - - - - - - - - - -Timestamps00:00 Introduction + housekeeping02:52 Fasting05:32 Matthew 4 and Jesus’ 40-day fast08:11 Jesus and Deuteronomy 813:39 Preparing for the Promised Land17:01 How are Matthew 4 and Deuteronomy 8 linked?24:12 What do I do when I don’t trust and obey?27:02 Outro- - - - - - - - - - -Links and ResourcesPreaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism, Timothy Kellerhttps://amzn.to/33uZmTd16/8 Intermittent Fasting: A Beginner's Guidehttps://bit.ly/2F42gF9- - - - - - - - - - -Thanks for listening to Beyond the Gist. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Sticher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. While you’re at it, consider rating this podcast, writing a review, or sharing something on social media. You can follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram at @beyondthegist and you can visit the webpage at beyondthegistpod.com.Email: feedback@beyondthegistpod.comhttps://wavve.link/beyondthegist

September 29, 2020Beyond the GistEpisode 7: The Gold Rule- - - - - - - - - - -In this episode, I take a look at the well-known ethical standard known as The Golden Rule. Is the goal to treat others well so that they, in turn, treat us well, or is there something more to this idea? I also recommend a couple of resources that might help Bible readers to go beyond the gist on their own.Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren)- - - - - - - - - - -Timestamps00:00 Introduction04:17 Going beyond the gist on your own11:41 Backstory: Let’s talk about ethics13:18 The Golden Rule: A summary of Kingdom Ethics21:09 Treat others the way you want to be treated?24:07 Jesus Christ epitomizes selfless love25:25 Outro- - - - - - - - - - -Links and ResourcesStudy BiblesESV Study BibleNIV Biblical Theology Study BibleStarter CommentariesTyndale Old Testament CommentariesTyndale New Testament CommentariesESV Expository Commentary Series - - - - - - - - - - -Thanks for listening to Beyond the Gist. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Sticher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. While you’re at it, consider rating this podcast, writing a review, or sharing something on social media. You can follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram at @beyondthegist and you can visit the webpage at beyondthegistpod.com.Email: feedback@beyondthegistpod.comhttps://wavve.link/beyondthegist

September 29, 2020Beyond the GistEpisode 6: Let Justice Roll Down- - - - - - - - - - -In this episode, I reminisce about my trip to Montgomery, Alabama in order to think through the context of MLK’s oft-quoted reference to Amos 5:24. Join me as I explore the words of this Old Testament prophet in its original context and consider its relevance to justice and civil rights.Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren)- - - - - - - - - - -Timestamps00:00 Introduction and welcome back!06:58 Backstory: A trip to Montgomery, Alabama10:44 MLK and Amos 5:2414:35 An investigation into Amos 526:16 Outro- - - - - - - - - - -Links and ResourcesCivil Rights Memorial, Montgomery, Alabamahttps://www.splcenter.org/civil-rights-memorialPaul's Letter to American Christians, Martin Luther King, Jr.https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/publications/knock-midnight-inspiration-great-sermons-reverend-martin-luther-king-jr-1"I've Been to the Mountaintop," Address Delivered at Bishop Charles Mason Temple, Martin Luther King, Jr.https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/documents/ive-been-mountaintop-address-delivered-bishop-charles-mason-temple'I Have A Dream' Speech, Martin Luther King, Jr.https://www.npr.org/2010/01/18/122701268/i-have-a-dream-speech-in-its-entiretyPocket Castshttps://www.pocketcasts.com/- - - - - - - - - - -Thanks for listening to Beyond the Gist. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Sticher, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. While you’re at it, consider rating this podcast, writing a review, or sharing something on social media. You can follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram at @beyondthegist and you can visit the webpage at beyondthegistpod.com.Email: feedback@beyondthegistpod.com

Psalm 57:11. The safest place in a storm is God our refuge.2. The storms may bring destruction, but they will pass by.3. God grants refuge because He is merciful.

All People That On Earth Do Dwell - https://youtu.be/e6IdQNsFUEwPsalm 100, Chris Tomlin - https://youtu.be/NaL_VeHil6U

What is your current energy level? Are you tired? Do you feel worn out or run down? In this episode, I share three takeaways from reflecting on Isaiah 40 that offer hope to the weary.God is more aware of our weary state and the reasons for it than we ever could be.God’s power is inexhaustible, which is good news for finite and fallen people like you and me.Waiting on the Lord is less about time and more about trust.

In this episode, I give three reasons why I believe we should not only seek to know John 3:16, the Bible's most famous verse, but we should also seek to know the verses that surround it.John 3:16 is part of a much larger story.These verses show us the gravity of our sin.These verses show us the greatness of God’s love. Resources:John Adams, David McCulloughThe Gospel according to John, D.A. Carson Connect on social media:Twitter: @beyondthegistFacebook: @beyondthegistInstagram: @beyondthegistbeyondthegistpod.com

Have you ever been in a conversation with someone where either you or the person you’re talking with awkwardly tries to share a verse of Scripture only to bumble through the wording? Or maybe you’ve tried to come up with a favorite passage to share with someone but struggled to remember where to find it? At best we are able to recall bits and pieces of Scripture, but really what we end up with is just the gist of the passage. With this podcast, I want to help people move beyond the gist. In this episode, I want to explore three ideas that will help us move beyond the gist in order to increase our familiarity with Scripture and to deepen our understanding of the Bible as we seek to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.What’s wrong with the gist?Why do we struggle to remember the wording of Scripture?What are some practical ways to begin to move beyond the gist?Links and Resources:Ten Passages for Pastors to Memorize Cold: http://bit.ly/2lvats5Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines, David Mathis: http://bit.ly/2mVjtaaESV Journaling New Testament, Inductive Edition: http://bit.ly/2l13F5kConnect on social media:Twitter: @beyondthegistFacebook: @beyondthegistInstagram: @beyondthegistbeyondthegistpod.com