A podcast by 9Marks, with Alex Duke, Sam Emadi & Jim Hamilton.
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The Bible Talk is a podcast by 9Marks that stands out amidst the abundance of podcasts available today. In a world where it can be difficult to find consistent, reliable biblical content, this podcast provides a refreshing and dependable source of clear, systematic dialogue about Scripture. The hosts are scholars who clearly have a deep love for the Word of God and His people.
One unique feature of The Bible Talk is its emphasis on the discipline of biblical theology. The hosts go to great lengths to demonstrate how each part of Scripture connects and interacts with other sections. They show how different passages in the Bible touch upon and illuminate each other. This focus on biblical theology makes this podcast highly recommended for both Bible teachers and preachers who want to deepen their understanding and exposition of Scripture.
The listeners praise the podcast for being a valuable supplement to their Old Testament reading. They appreciate how it prompts them to think more deeply about the text and learn from the insights provided by the hosts. They also commend The Bible Talk for interpreting Scripture with Scripture and connecting different texts in the Bible to provide a comprehensive understanding of the passage being discussed.
While there are many positive aspects to this podcast, some listeners have pointed out that it can be disorienting at times because all three hosts sound indistinguishable in their voices. However, this minor drawback does not detract from the overall quality and value of the content provided.
In conclusion, The Bible Talk is an exceptional podcast that strikes a balance between technical exposition and practical application. It serves as an invaluable tool for both teachers and listeners alike, providing deep insights into Scripture while remaining accessible and engaging. Listeners appreciate how this podcast helps them see patterns in the whole Bible that point to Christ, making it an essential resource for anyone who delights in God's Word.
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We've finally arrived at the end of 2 Kings. Judah is ransacked by Babylon, and the people are funneling back to Egypt of all places. They have no king. And yet . . . is there reason for hope?Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
In 2 Kings 23, King Josiah is on the warpath against wickedness. He's a great king, perhaps the best in Israel's history. And yet, he still wasn't good enough.Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
The closing chapters of 2 Kings have been dark. And then, out of nowhere, King Josiah and a few unsung heroes show up and lead Judah back to God. But it's too late . . . right?Jim, Alex, and Sam discuss 2 Kings 22.
As Judah continues its descent toward destruction, we meet Manasseh. He's a terrible, wicked, awful king. He should be building the temple, but instead he's blaspheming it. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss 2 Kings 21.
In 2 Kings 20, we come across the sad final chapter of Hezekiah's reign. What started out so well ends so poorly. What can we learn from this? Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
In this special episode of Bible Talk, Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi interview Alex Duke about From Eden to Egypt, a book about Genesis “for normal people.”From Eden to Egypt, by Alex Duke
In 2 Kings 19, King Sennacherib of Assyria offers a juiced-up diatribe about his own accomplishments. And then the Lord speaks up and gets to work.Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss 2 Kings 19.
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex, Jim, and Adam discuss 2 Kings 18, which features the surprisingly hopeful opening overture of Judah's final act.
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex, Jim, and Adam discuss 2 Kings 17, which features the surprisingly hopeful opening overture of Judah's final act.
In 2 Kings 16, Judah's worst king to date takes the throne—what happens next is despicable and blasphemous. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
In this episode of Bible Talk, the author serves up a sandwich made up of bad Israelite meat and good Judean bread.Bible Talk is brought to you by 9Marks and Southern Seminary. To learn more about Southern Seminary, visit https://www.sbts.edu
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex, Jim, and Sam pivot to video, while Israel and Judah pivot toward civil war and eventual exile.
In 2 Kings 13, we get two evil reigns—Jehoahaz and Jehoash—and two weird things—which involve some misguided arrows and some life-giving bones. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Desert.Bible Talk is brought to you by 9Marks and Southern Seminary. To learn more about Southern Seminary, visit sbts.edu.
As 2 Kings has gone on, it's been harder and harder to tell the difference between Israel and Judah. They intersected, and then they intermingled. So we might ask: Is there really any meaningful difference between the two?Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss 2 Kings 11–12.Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Desert.Bible Talk is brought to you by 9Marks and Southern Seminary. To learn more about Southern Seminary, visit sbts.edu.
In this episode of Bible Talk, Jim, Sam, and Alex talk about 2 Kings 10, where Jehu continues to administer justice to God's long-promised enemies.Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Desert.
Bible Talk is back for another season!In this episode, Jim, Sam, and Alex discuss 2 Kings 9 and the bloody end of Jezebel's wicked reign, which the Lord had promised years and years ago.Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Desert.
In 2 Kings 8, we realize that the kings of Israel and the kings of Judah have become indistinguishable in almost every way, from their behavior to their birth names. What's going on in this enigmatic chapter? Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
In 2 Kings 6–7, we get a floating axe-head and a Syrian siege and an angelic army. But why?Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
In 2 Kings 5, we witness two surprising reversals: a foreign, leprous general becomes a servant of the LORD; meanwhile, a servant of the LORD becomes a leper. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
In 2 Kings 3–4, Elisha is not a mere miracle worker—he's a true prophet, and listening to him will lead Israel back to Yahweh.Jim Hamilton, Alex Duke, and Sam Emadi discuss.
In 2 Kings 1–2, Elijah ascends to heaven on a chariot of fire and Elisha curses 42 scoffers just before two she-bears rip them apart. What!? Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
First Kings concludes with the death of a wicked king and the scattering of a nation that's beginning to look a lot like . . . Egypt.Listen in as Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss 1 Kings 21–22.
In 1 Kings 20, we get the story of Ahab vs. Ben-hadad, of a battle between Israel vs. Syria. But is that it? Does this chapter give us anything more than military history?Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
At this point in 1 Kings, we're faced with a question: how will the Lord work through a beaten-down prophet in a disobedient nation? Through his Word.Listen to this episode of Bible Talk as Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss 1 Kings 19.
It doesn't take long for Elijah to be hurried into a battle with the prophets of Baal. But it's not Elijah who is fighting — it's Yahweh.Listen as Alex Duke, Sam Emadi, and Jim Hamilton discuss 1 Kings 18.
In 1 Kings 17, a new main character comes onto the scene. And he reminds us of someone we've seen before. Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
At first, 1 Kings 15 looks like a mostly chronologically organized list of mostly bad kings. But there's more going on.Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
As the prophet looks at the future of Jeroboam's dynasty, he doesn't see excitement; he sees excrement.In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 1 Kings 14.
In 1 Kings 12, King Jeroboam sets up his bootleg religion at his satellite campus. It's blasphemous. And then, in 1 Kings 13, a liar gets a prophet mauled by a lion. It's bloody.Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
In 1 Kings 12, the new King of Israel sure looks a lot like the old Pharaoh of Egypt. Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
Bible Talk is back! Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss 1 Kings 11 and the downfall of King Solomon.
When the Queen of Sheba shows up, Solomon's reign takes her breath away. His people are blessed, his coffers are full, and she seems to trust the Lord. But is this the beginning of the end?Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 1 Kings 10.
When we read the Old Testament, we're tempted to see characters as either all good or all bad. But when we get to 1 Kings 9 and see Solomon's interactions with Hiram the King of Tyre, well, it's more complicated than that.Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
The glory of the LORD has filled the Temple. So . . . now what? How do God's people actually use it? In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton about 1 Kings 8:31–66, which doubles as a kind of user's manual for the temple.
The biblical storyline takes a leap forward when the LORD's glory fills the Temple. While this moment is significant, it also becomes clear that the Temple isn't the end goal.Listen to Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss 1 Kings 8:1–30.
The Lord's presence has more or less been a nomad since Genesis 3. But with the temple, he's about to have a permanent address (kind of). In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 1 Kings 6–7.
So . . . Jim Hamilton had a wild idea: let's do a whole episode on 1 Kings 6:1. Alex Duke was dubious, even aghast. But he and Sam Emadi obliged. This conversation is the result. In this episode of Bible Talk, they talk about burn layers and interpretive priority and Indiana Jones.
The story of the Old Testament is the story of God's people returning to God's presence. The building of the temple significantly advances that story. In 1 Kings 5, we get Phase 1 of Solomon's construction project. Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
Solomon is wise. Solomon is wealthy. Solomon is worth listening to. This is his Platinum Age, better than anything that came with his father David. Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 1 Kings 3:16–4:34.
We all know the story about Solomon pleading with the Lord for wisdom. But do you remember how it begins? It's surprising.Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 1 Kings 2:12–3:15, which highlights Solomon's shrewdness and his sinfulness.
King David is on his deathbed. What does he say to his son? “Be strong. Follow the Lord and all his ways. If you don't . . .”Jim Hamilton, Alex Duke, and Sam Emadi chat about 1 Kings 2:1–12.
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