Study Isaiah

The prophet Habukkuk questions God's method of punishment. A bold move to doubt the creator of the universe, but by the end, Habakkuk provides a prayer that includes a new reverence and faith in God. 

The Book of Zephaniah is about the day of the Lord, "A Day of Purging". Find out about this day of the Lord where Israel AND the surrounding nations are called to judgement YEARS before Revelation.

In this episode, Dr. Wegner overviews the second half of the book of Isaiah. To get a more in depth look you can go back and listen to our first season which goes chapter by chapter through the entire book of Isaiah.

Dr. Wegner takes us through a general overview of the first half of the book of Isaiah. To get a more in depth look you can go back and watch our first season which goes chapter by chapter through the entire book of Isaiah.

Old Testament Prophets quoting each other? It's not as likely as you might think. But Jeremiah does use passages from Micah to defend himself to the public, years after Micah's own message was ignored by the people he himself was sent to.

The book of Hosea is both a warning and an explanation for those in exile. In this episode, Tyler and Dr. Wegner explore the significance of Hosea's marriage to Gomer, representing Israel's unfaithfulness to God, and the names of their children which symbolize God's judgment and eventual redemption.

The Prophet Farmerly Known as Amos.

If you haven't watched the Veggie Tales movie...you should after listening to this episode.While the book of Jonah is placed later in the section of Prophets in the Bible, it actually takes place first in the historical timeline. This week, Tyler and Dr. Wegner take a look at this iconic book and analyze how good of a prophet Jonah really is. 

Have you ever wondered why Songs of Solomon is located after the wisdom books in the Bible? That's because, it's a wisdom book! While that might seem strange, there are several interesting elements that prove there is more to Songs than what meets the eye.

A common misconception about the book of Ecclesiastes is that it is very pessimistic. In actual fact, there is great comfort throughout the book that while life without God is meaningless, there is great satisfaction found when we cling to the Lord, and only to Him.

Did you know that there are many different kinds of Proverbs? While the book is "Wisdom Literature", there are many different messages in the Scriptures.

The book of Psalms are a collection of praises, laments, thanksgivings, and prayers. Dr. Wegner explains the many genres and structures of the psalms and how they can be interpreted.

Can God be put on trial? How are we to understand suffering? Why is the book of Job in the Bible? Dive into the book and learn about the book that brings us an amazing story of God's goodness.

The Biblical book of Ester does not mention God once. However, that does't mean God is absent. Irony is used a lot in this book to show God working through human interactions.

Nehemiah is the right man at the right time. While Ezra rebuilds the temple, Nehemiah works on the city and the community. Rebuilding and reforming a city in ruin.

God is faithful and sends Israel Ezra the scribe when they need him most. But will the people turn from their idolatrous ways and foreign wives?

What is the purpose of 1st and 2nd Chronicles if a huge part of the content is just repeated from 1st and 2nd Kings? Chronicles has more of an emphasis on David as the ideal king. In this episode, Dr. Wegner takes a look at the historical context and literary content of Chronicles to find the answer.

Tyler and Dr. Wegner finish up the books of Kings and the downward spiral of Kings in Israel and Judah that lead to the exile of all the people.

Dr. Wegner takes us on a small excursion to visit the Israelite concept of Afterlife, in order for us to better understand the passage in 1 Kings 1:21, "When my lord the king sleeps with his fathers".

Most kings in the north were evil and did what was right in their own eyes, while kings in Judah followed the ways of the Lord. This was not always the case, but in this episode Dr. Wegner takes us through the good and bad kings in the divided kingdoms.

Dr. Wegner begins 1 and 2 Kings, concluding the reign of David and entering the reign of King Solomon.

This week, Dr. Wegner finishes up the books of 1 and 2 Samuel which conclude the end of David's life and reign.

In this episode, we look at the beginning of David's life before he became king and his patience as he dealt with Saul, God's anointed, even amidst the threat of death from Saul himself.

Dr. Wegner begins this multi-episode coverage of 1 and 2 Samuel by telling us the story of Samuel's conception, his life as a prophet and the last judge of Israel, and the transition to the kingdom of Israel.

Want to find out how to be the best in-law in history? Unfortunately, we don't have a podcast for that HOWEVER in this episode of The Study Podcast, Dr. Wegner covers the book of Ruth and the many wonderful examples of "hesed" or "loving-kindness" on display from believers and from God.

Every did what was wrong in the eyes of the Lord. Should our children emulate Samson? Is a fleece a good way to receive a sign from the Lord? How many generals were killed by a women in Judges? Listen to this episode to find out.

In this episode, Dr. Wegner covers the land allotments in Judges, the time line and downward spiral of faith of those appointed judges.

This episode covers the first of the historical books, the book of Joshua. Dr. Wegner discusses the books historical and theological significance, highlighting key events such as the crossing of the Jordan River, the circumcision of the Israelites, and the fall of Jericho. Dr. Wegner emphasizes the role of God in these events, the military campaigns of Joshua, Joshua's consistent service to God and the importance of the Levitical cities for religious education.

Dr. Wegner walks us through the Law of Deuteronomy.

In this episode, Dr. Wegner walks us through the wilderness wanderings. Numbers is often a challenging book to read, but Dr. Wegner provides us with some logical, background information we may have not heard before that is beneficial to our study of this book.

Dr. Wegner overviews the next book that makes up the Pentateuch, Leviticus, going over what some of the laws mean and why they are included in the Bible.

Dr. Wegner and Tyler finish up the book of Exodus, covering chapters 19-40, mainly focusing on the covenant between God and His treasured possession, Israel.

This episode is Hebrew heavy. We are looking at names this week, what the Hebrew spelling of names says about a person, what it means when someone's name is changed, and we finish with looking at certain laws that are introduced in the book of Exodus.

As we begin a new season, Dr. Wegner kicks off the our continuation of studying the Pentateuch by examining Biblical evidence for the date of the Exodus.

Exploring the terrain of the Ancient Near East through maps and photos provides us with an immersive experience of the geography that can help us to better understand the culture of the Old and New Testaments and things that happened in Ancient Israel. We highly recommend watching this episode on YouTube.

Dr. Wegner walks listeners through examples of textual criticism found in the Old Testament. We recommend watching this episode on Youtube to see the examples and PowerPoint Dr. Wegner has put together.

Gateway Seminary acquired an old scroll this past year. Dr. Wegner walks us through the things that make our scroll exciting and rare. We recommend watching this podcast on YouTube for examples and pictures of the scroll!

Dr. Wegner walks listeners through the basics of Textual Criticism; what it is, why it's important, and how to understand the footnotes in your Bible. We recommend watching this video on YouTube as Dr. Wegner has a great powerpoint with visual examples of old manuscripts!

The original authors of the Bible wrote their manuscripts without error, but is the modern version of the Bible we have today also inerrant? What is the difference between inerrancy and infallibility? Dr. Wegner covers these things in this episode and starts to explore the idea of textual criticism.

Dr. Wegner walks us through the concepts of what the Israelites believed happened after they died. From 2,000 BC through the death of Jesus, learn about developing ideas of the afterlife.

This is the final episode of Study Podcast's third season, on Revelation. Tyler and Dr. Stewart discuss chapters 21 and 22, highlighting the themes of new creation and the absence of the sea, symbolizing chaos. They explore the New Jerusalem's immense dimensions and its symbolic significance as God's dwelling place, and the warnings about politics and wealth, urging caution and faithfulness.

Dr. Stewart and Tyler discuss the millennial debate. They cover different interpretations of the millennium, the strengths and weaknesses of each. They also describe the return of Christ and the final battle.

Dr. Stewart and Tyler discuss Revelation 17 and 18, focusing on the symbolic representation of Babylon. They explore the chiasm structure, highlighting the introduction and judgment of key adversaries like the dragon, the beast, and Babylon.

This episode covers the seven trumpets in Revelation chapters 8-11, emphasizing their role in the series of seven judgments. Dr. Stewart focuses on spiritual oppression and demonic activity, contrasting with the human-centric judgments of the seven seals.

Dr. Stewart and Tyler discuss the symbolism of the seven seals in Revelation. The seals can range from Christ's authority, to the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, to cosmic upheaval, to God's final judgment, and more. Their conversation emphasizes the importance of perseverance and faithfulness in the face of suffering and judgment.

This episode is on Revelation chapters 4 and 5, focusing on the hymns of worship, the vision of God's throne, and the symbolism of the Lion and the Lamb. Who are the Lion and the Lamb and how do we balance the militaristic and sacrificial imagery of it all?

In this episode, Dr. Alex Stewart and Tyler Sanders read through chapters 2 and 3 of Revelation, focusing on the seven letters to the seven churches in western Asia Minor. These seven letters share a repetitive structure, influenced by Imperial edicts and Old Testament prophets. Each letter addresses a specific church, identifying Jesus as the speaker and revealing Jesus's intimate knowledge of the church, and offers either encouragement or a call to repentance.

Dr. Stewart and Tyler Sanders delve into the first chapter of Revelation, highlighting John's authority, the Trinitarian greeting, and Jesus' roles as a faithful witness, firstborn from the dead, and ruler of the kings of the earth. They explore the significance of John's suffering and his connection with the readers, and the importance of trusting John's message due to its continuity with early Christian teachings and the Old Testament.

Tyler and Dr. Stewart cover the final principle for interpreting Revelation. They discuss the importance of understanding Revelation in the context of the Old Testament and Christian theology, the theological significance of the book, and the limitations of understanding. They also explore the connection between Genesis and Revelation, the Trinity's presence in Revelation, and the challenges of balancing original historical meaning with subsequent application in the New Testament.