Our lives are stories that are best understood in the context of the Larger Story of the Bible. Garth Oliver leads us through an exploration the key developments of this Story as it unfolds through the Old and New Testaments. In the lives of each of the major characters—people like Adam and Eve, Noa…
In this episode, we deal with the 4th of the eight visions given to Zechariah in Jan/Feb 519 BC, and look at what it contributes, not only to the combined message of those 8 visions, but also to the the Larger Story.
In today's episode, we're going to begin to dig into the prophecies of the Book of Zechariah, a book that, in my experience, hasn't gotten a lot of attention.
In today's episode, we're going to move into the post-exilic period of Israel's history with a look at the first 6 chapters of Ezra, along with the prophesies found in the book of Haggai, which occurred during the time period covered in Ezra 1-6.
In today's episode, we're going to try to take all that is revealed in Daniel about the future, and put it together into a single, composite picture of where the Story is going.
In today's episode, we're going to look at the final, most detailed vision given to Daniel, which culminates with the rise of the antichrist.
In today's episode, we're going to look at Daniel chapter 9, and what may be the most important chapter in the Bible for understanding how the Story ends.
In today's episode, we're going continue in Daniel, looking at chapter 8, where Daniel has another dream, that adds more details about how the Story will end.
In today's episode, we're going to look at Daniel 7, and Daniels dream about the 4 beasts and the little horn, and how it expands on what was revealed to him concerning the Kingdoms of the Ages.
In today's episode, we're going to move into Daniel, where we'll get an orientation to the Kingdoms that will unfold through the ages, as we consider what YHWH revealed to Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, through a dream.
In this episode, we're going to finish up our consideration of Ezekiel as we tackle the last 8 chapters, which includes a vision of a Temple that will be built during the Millennial Reign of Christ.
In today's episode, we're going to look at Ezekiel's Prophecies concerning Gog and Magog in Chapters 38 & 39 of Ezekiel.
In today's episode, we're going to look at Ezekiel's prophecies about the New Covenant and the Valley of Dry Bones in Ezekiel 36-37.
In today's episode, we're going to move into the book of Ezekiel, focusing on chapters 16-18, where YHWH presents one of the most graphic descriptions of Judah's unfaithfulness to Him.
In today's episode, we're going to examine the New Covenant, which YHWH promises to the exiles of Judah, and their descendants.
In today's episode, we're going to overview the first half of the book of Jeremiah, with a particular focus on the 70 weeks of captivity that he prophesies for the exiles of Judah.
In today's episode, we're conclude our look at the book of Isaiah, and summarize the contributions it makes to the development of the Story.
In today's episode, we're going first few verses of Isaiah 63, where we find, what I think is a surprising connection between redemption and vengeance.
In today's episode, we're going work through chapters 60-62 of Isaiah, which gives us look at the glorious future that YHWH has in store for Jerusalem.
In today's episode, we're going work through chapters 56-59 of Isaiah, where YHWH, through the prophet exhorts His people to live in anticipation of the Redeemer that is coming to establish justice and righteousness.
The episode I had planned for this week is just not ready, so I want to give you a brief update for what to expect over the next few weeks.
In today's episode, we're going look at Isaiah 55 and YHWH's promise of a New Covenant with the people of Judah, as He invites them to return to Him and be reconciled without cost.
In today's episode, we're going to look at the restoration that will be accomplished through the ministry of the Suffering Servant, found in Isaiah 54.
In today's episode, we're going wrap up our look at the Suffering Servant as we consider the 4th and final Song of the Servant, found in Isaiah 52-53.
In today's episode, we're going to look at the 3rd Song of the Servant, found in Isaiah 50.
In today's episode, we're going to look at the Second Song of the Servant, found in Isaiah 49.
In today's episode, we're going to encounter prophecy concerning Cyrus, King of Persia, whom YHWH calls His Anointed, as we look at Isaiah 45-48 .
In this episode, we're going to encounter the first of what are called the Servant Songs as we look at Isaiah 42-44.
In todays episode, we're going to move into the 2nd prophetic section of the book of Isaiah, in which the focus shifts from the failures of the people of Judah in Isaiah's day, to the distant future, in which YHWH will comfort His people.
In todays episode, we're going to look at some of the historical developments in Isaiah's day, in which YHWH fulfills elements of the prophecies given through Isaiah.
In todays episode, we're going to sharpen our picture of the Kingdom that is to Come, as we look at the 3rd major unit of the Book of Isaiah.
In todays episode, we're going to look at Isaiah's revelation of the events that are going to make up the Apocalypse.
In todays episode, we're going to continue our look at Isaiah's oracles concerning the nations of the world in which Israel existed.
In todays episode, we're going to continue our look at Isaiah's oracle concerning Babylon, and consider the implications of that oracle for both Judah, and for us.
In todays episode, we're going to look at Isaiah 13, and the first part of an oracle YHWH gave to Isaiah concerning Babylon, and consider why He included this in His messages to Judah through Isaiah.
In todays episode, we're going to look at the reign of the One depicted as the Branch from the Root of Jesse in Isaiah chapter 11.
In todays episode, we're going to begin to examine the imagery of the Stump, the Root, and the Branch as we follow his message into Isaiah chapter 11.
In todays episode, we're going to examine YHWH's message against Jacob in Isaiah 9 & 10.
In todays episode, we're going to look at the prophecy of A Child to Be Born to us; a child whose name will be Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
In todays episode, we're going to look at the birth of Isaiah's son, and the message contained in his name, Maher-shalal-hash-baz.
In todays episode, we're going to finish up our look at Isaiah 7, the sign of the virgin, and the other signs related to it.
In todays episode, we're move into the heart of the book of Isaiah as we look at the Sign of the Virgin, in the first half of Isaiah 7.
In todays episode, we're going to wrap up our look at the introduction of the book of Isaiah, with an examination of Isaiah's call and commission.
In todays episode, we're going to look at the parable of the Vineyard in Isaiah 5, which was not only important to the message of Isaiah, but also provides the imagery behind several NT passages.
Today's episode is going to be a special episode where we go back to the beginning of the Story — to the first 3 chapters of Genesis to unpack God's design as He created Man male and female, and come to understand the distinct roles that He created each for.
In todays episode, we're going to begin working our way through the book of Isaiah, which I think may be one of the most important prophets for understanding what happens in the Gospels.
In todays episode, we're going to begin working our way through the book of Isaiah, which I think may be one of the most important prophets for understanding what happens in the Gospels.
In todays episode, we're going to look at the first 2 chapters of the book of Micah, which contains one of the more familiar passages of the Minor Prophets.
In todays episode, we're going to look at the first 5 chapters of the book of Micah, and its message to both Israel and Judah.