The Boring Bible Podcast

This episode Noah discusses the ideas of Psalm 36 focusing on the unique way the Psalmist personifies crime. He breaks down the psalm's three section structure as well as discuss the ways that the poem concludes rather oddly. Also, the poem line Noah was trying to figure out at the end was a series of three dactyls. Source for Musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6eVWrn0_YoProject of Love

This episode Noah works through safety and justice, tying together many themes and ideas in his personal life as well as from many of the episodes we've done in this series in psalms. Join us on a more philosophical examination of this psalm as we chart our way forward toward deepening our relationship with the father. Source for Musichttps://www.everypsalm.com/Psalm 35 by Poor Bishop Hooper

This episode Noah analyzes the way God's words and messengers act as defenders in times of war against evil. He explains the psalm within the context of David having been surrounded by enemies in philistine territory. He also discusses the way language can help improve relationships in ourselves and with others. Source for Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPqeaV3tLZMPublished by joezambonmusic℗ 2008 Joe Zambon

This episode Noah breaks down Psalm 33. He discusses the reliability of speech that ancient Israelites believed. God acts as creator through the power of speech. God's words are a stability that the psalmist relies on and sees as more powerful than horses and kings. Noah relates these ideas to the comfort John brings to Christians and the responses to Jesus that incited love of him or fear and distrust. Source for Musichttps://youtu.be/yxT8gQiQTeg?si=vQKK4AKmIayQf8KZPublished by ⁠Nathan Salsburg - Topic⁠℗ 2021 No Quarter Records

In this episode we dive into what spirituality looks like for the psalmist and for Noah. This episode is a great place to start if you have ever wandered how to begin your journey with God and with prayer. Source for music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x51LSNzOrlkPublished by MesFavorisMusic and Lyric by Steve Bell

This episode Noah breaks down the very heartbreakingand joyous Psalm 31. Listen in to discover what trust in God can accomplish.Source For Music:Psalm Project Africa - Topichttps://youtu.be/ZwWxAHh7MM0?si=PSkpGFnedr8fldjc℗ 2017 Psalm Project Africa

This episode Noah explores another psalm concerning the topic of death. In this psalm the singer utters praises to God for an apparent rescue from illness. Noah explores more ideas on the topic of death and how mourning is finally turned into dancing. "Psalm 30" Published by Ballad Of - Topic Listen here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGN6ng4SkBw ℗ 2019 Ballad Of

Join us this episode as Noah tackles a difference facet of God. In this psalm God's voice is described as a terrible storm starting over the waters of the sea before hitting land and causing premature births in animals, shattering trees, and impacting the psalmist with feelings of gravitas. Noah spends a lot of time discussing the wonder that storms can create, comparing that to the wonder of human invention and technology. He discusses how both have strengths and weaknesses. Nature is wild and dangerous while technology can be easily assumed to possess all the answers to human safety. Noah discusses how this picture of God reframes even the previous two psalms to balance both the dangerous and unpredictable and the reliable and secure. Strap in yet again as we dive into this beautiful psalm! Bible Project Episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/49fgoijNocz2HQoMol378S?si=8c01c10b9f9644b8 Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/58JLcGa3cBQk09TUd05lDR?si=60f497691ba24c5f Sources for Music "Havu l'Adonai" Psalm 29 (in Hebrew) by David Loden Published and Written by David Loden Sung by "Fiat Lux" Vocal Ensemble - David Loden, Director Singers: Sopranos - Yael Zori, Ofri Zafrir, Sharon Amitai Altos: Rebecca Krüger, Kesia Tavares, Liron London, Marina Gurevich Tenors: Moshe Haas, Leonid Axelrod, Hillel Medini Basses: Natan Zavodnik, Teddy Chapman, David Loden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLmwX8LNiT4 "Psalm 29" Published by Stacie Jones - Topic ℗ Vanquish Records https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaxzFPXeLDU

This episode really should be a part two for last episode. Noah unpacks more with the safety God offers to us, how the psalmist seeks that safety, and the struggles of life in determining a balance between courageous living and personal safety. As with all psalms, this is a small piece of the wider story the psalms are telling but within each one, we can discern individual experiences that make up the large truths for both the people of Israel and Christians. Source for Music: "Psalm 28" by Hope Geisinger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbz_TYcBlBI Published by Hope Geisinger - Topic ℗ EmCee Records

This episode Noah discusses the ways that megachurches in our modern era offer places of safety for its churchgoers. He then compares this modern trend to the way the psalmist also desires a place for safety in the temple of the Lord. The theme of this psalm is the yearning for security when we feel alone. Source for music: Psalm 27 - Jonathan Ogden (Official Lyric Video) https://youtu.be/fLLGwt-wZbI?si=681PzQwyXyPjJ_kF Published by Jonathan Ogden Patreon -   / jonathanogden  

In this episode Noah explores the more linear psalm 26 with a psalmist not afraid to say he's blameless. The psalmist cries out for God to save him from death and instead grant him life so that he may always be with the Lord and away from evil assemblies. Noah also discusses the three words for sin in Hebrew, the ideal of holiness in a Christian life, and how individuality places a role in Christian ministry. Source for Music Lord, Vindicate Me (Psalm 26a) Published by Crown & Covenant - Topic ℗ 2020 Crown & Covenant

This week Noah explains this acrostic psalm by walking through the different ideas contained in each of these verses. He discusses honor/shame dynamics as well as the instruction of God, the goodness and mercy of God, and belief in one's integrity and uprightness. There is a lot of different ideas in the psalm so expect a buffet of different themes, as is typical with an acrostic psalm. Source for Music: Psalm 25 Published and Written by Poor Bishop Hooper https://www.everypsalm.com/listen

This episode Noah explains the powerful psalm 24 discussing the imagery and associations the psalm makes throughout the piece while also calling to the eventual messiah figure who will lift up the heads of the gates. Noah also introduces us to a twentieth century composer Lili Boulanger whose version of Psalm 24 is featured in this episode. Source for music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGr7iq1YN_Y Published by olla-vogala Composer: Marie-Juliette Olga Lili Boulanger (21 August 1893 -- 15 March 1918) Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra Choir: BBC Symphony Chorus Accompaniment: Simon Preston (organ) Conductor: Nadia Boulanger Year of recording: 1968

In this episode Noah unpacks a host of metaphors associated with this popular psalm. He discusses the history behind shepherding flocks in the Old Testament, the topography of Israel and its hills and valleys. He discusses the meaning of banquets set before enemies as well as paths of righteousness. There's lot to explore in this psalm that's easy to miss so we know there's something for everyone in this episode. Enjoy! Source for Music: THE LYRE OF MEGIDDO, Psalm 23 in Hebrew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtsQ5kpkl-8&list=RDgtsQ5kpkl-8&start_radio=1 Published by Peter Pringle ZACH WINTERS // Psalm 23 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyuSrueouPY Published by Zach Winters

The following episode contains a discussion on the topic of suicide and death. Some parts of this episode maybe triggering for some and its important to check in with yourself and your mental health before listening to this episode. Noah dives deep into the history and intentions of Psalm 22. He explores the ways that the Israelites understood the presence of God and why the psalmist fears the Lord has abandoned him. He also explores the topic of death and how the psalmist handles death by the end of the psalm. Source for Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ud1fcKLwZc Published by JohnMichaelTalbot ℗ 2016 Troubadour for the Lord (Adm. by Music Services, www.musicservices.org)

In this episode Noah continues to unpack the concept of kingship for the Israelites discussing the significance of the intimate relationship between God and the king. He describes the different kinds of covenants that the Old Testament depicts as well as God's specific covenant with David. As always, we hope you enjoy! Source for music: https://www.everypsalm.com/ "Psalm 21" By Poor Bishop Hooper Copyright 2020 Firstborn Music

This episode Noah discusses the features of a royal psalm in Psalm 20. He explains the hope of the psalmist in his King and how the king's victory can provide comfort for our situations when we are broken and suffering. Sources for Music: Psalm 20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNvFeizkNnw Published by JohnMichaelTalbot ℗ 1995 Troubadour for the Lord (adm. by Music Services, www.musicservices.org) Psalm 20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNEIrtxfums Published by Plankeye - Topic ℗ 2002 BEC Recordings

This episode Noah breaks down the three distinct sections found in Psalm 19. He explains the contextual delight in following God's law, the beauty of creation, and the value of deep introspection that the psalmist employs at the climax of the psalm. Source for music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pamw2NED2tQ Published by Nathan Salsburg - Topic ℗ 2021 No Quarter Records

In this episode Noah works through Psalm 18, an impassioned writing the psalmist expresses to God after he finishes a battle in victory. Noah explains the two separate ways the psalmist communicates his rescue in the psalm, one through God's miraculous intervention and one through the psalmist's empowered might and strength. Near the end the psalmist wraps up the psalm with a word of faith in God's covenant with the line of David. Join us for this episode where we dive into all this and more! Source for Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiRS5BdA3Qw&list=OLAK5uy_mX1IttALGtPmijYIfJZ-l6_dx61HdrfxQ Written By Samantha Fischer Published by Samantha Fischer - Topic Audio Sound Clips For Battle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pSCxok55zw&t=241s Published by Michael Ghelfi Studios Support Their Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/MichaelGhelfi

This episode Noah explores the themes of darkness, intimacy, petitionary prayer, and how the psalmist uses really vivid imagery to describe his situation as he is pursued by enemies. Once again Noah explores in detail the various metaphors used in this psalm and offers some useful insights into how the psalmist views his innocence for conflict resolution. Source for Music Thursday of 1st Week of Lent - Gradual - Custodi me (Psalm 16) Keep me Lord as the apple of Your eye https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1dNRi6gDDQ Published by https://www.youtube.com/@Catholic_chant

Tune in this episode as Noah unpacks Psalm 16 and the beauty of this Psalmist's confession before God. He expresses his belief in hope for the future as well as a call to God to save him from his enemies. Don't miss this episode as Noah also talks about translation difficulties with harder passages in Hebrew. You'll definitely learn something! Source for Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KthK3gTfwAg Written by Brian Sauvé Published by Brian Sauvé

This week Noah talks about Psalm 15 and the unique attributes this song brings to our lives. He also gives a few anecdotes about his own experiences with this psalm and why it means so much to him. He specifically focuses on the way people treat one another and how that mattered immensely to ancient Israelite people. Source For Music: Poor Bishop Hooper "Psalm 15" taken from https://www.everypsalm.com Check them out at Poor Bishop Hooper's website https://www.poorbishophooper.com

This week Noah discusses the dialogical (not didactical) aspects to Psalm 14. He works through the important message that God says back to this fool and how believing in God mattered to specifically for the Israelites living in poverty. Join Noah on this episode as we listen to what the Psalmist has to say about humans and belief in God.

This episode Noah breaks down Psalm 13 expressing some of his personal journey with this psalm as well as teaching on the importance of memory and the past as a way towards healing. He discusses the ways that the psalmist sees the Lord forgetting him and how the psalmist still remembers how God has been faithful as way to endure his sufferings. The word Hesed also makes a reappearance on this episode so make sure you check out our episode we did on that word as well! Source for Music: "Chad Dohring Psalm 13" by Chad Dohring https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAvsk3GCwqM Published by chad dohring

This episode Noah discusses the traps that our society faces with language and double mouthed utterances. He discusses how the psalmist laments his place in the world where no one is faithful to their promises and how the word of God is something reliable. Source for Music: "Out Of The Darkness (Psalm 12)" by The Shiyr Poets https://youtu.be/-TkSpVNQ2Uc?si=IMGRif-JhvowYG0v Published by The Shiyr Poets

This episode is a bit of a different spin on God's justice from the last two episodes. In this Psalm we meet a psalmist who is utterly confident in God saving him. He defies the logic of the time and trusts only in God's holy palace on the hill of Zion. Tune in to hear how Noah unpacks this psalm in light of the previous psalm(s). Source for Music: Psalm 11 -Will Gray & Josh Ellis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y_DXvQz_HY&t=132s Published by Will Gray

This episode we finish up the psalm which was split into two parts in the medieval period, Psalm 9 and 10. Noah discusses the problems inherent in pride and how to think through that as one of the primary reasons why the the wicked oppress the poor. He also gives a defense for folk music and why he picked the song he did for this episode. Source for Music: Rise Up, O Lord (Psalm 10) By My Soul Among Lions Published by Clearnote Records Youtube video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfzT6_Ff-zs Posted by Joseph Spurgeon

This episode we dive into a psalm which continues onward into Psalm 10. These two psalms were originally one psalm and only in the middle ages where they split apart. Today, Noah talks about the first section of this psalm, where a psalmist prays to God for justice on his enemies. There are a lot of similarities in this psalm to Psalm 7, so if you haven't checked out that episode go ahead and listen to it as well to get the full context of this episode. Source for music: Poor Bishop Hooper "Psalm 9" taken from https://www.everypsalm.com Check them out at Poor Bishop Hooper's website https://www.poorbishophooper.com

This week we turn to one of the first praise hymns in the book of Psalms. The psalmist contemplates humanity both as a child and as a ruler over all the earth, worshipping God's power as creator over all the earth and the one who orchestrates the last born as first below the gods. Source for Music: "Psalm 8 (Linger Conference 2021) | Shane & Shane" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma2wYQJlc7k Published by The Worship Initiative

This episode Noah talks about justice and the difference between Old Testament and New Testament justice as the psalmist cries out to God for justice to happen on his enemies. Source for music: Poor Bishop Hooper "Psalm 7" taken from https://www.everypsalm.com Check them out at Poor Bishop Hooper's website https://www.poorbishophooper.com

Noah explains one of the hardest to translate words in the Hebrew Bible as we dive into Psalm 6. This episode we consider how to pray to God for mercy and forgiveness. This is the first psalm where the psalmist asks God for forgiveness and is an important song for seeing the relationship between God and humanity. Source for Song: Psalm 6 on The Rav Vast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysSasM8KHx4 Published by Emily D'aria - Topic

This episode Noah works through Psalm five. This psalm is intentionally pitting the voice of a wicked and lying heart against the psalmist's voice, a voice that prays often to God for help. Noah reads from Jane Eyre, gives a funny story about Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Psalm 5, on expounds on the idea of caring about tongue in this fifth episode on the Psalms. Music Sourced From Chants and Rants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dKX-6gCL-M Prayed by Paul Rose of Sing the Hours

This episode Noah unpacks the dense and often under-explained Psalm 4. This episode focuses on helpful ways to navigate emotions which the Psalmist finds he feels. The writer first reports his feelings and then finds a way through them that allow for his heart to rejoice for others and be at peace with God. Source for music: Poor Bishop Hooper "Psalm 4" taken from https://www.everypsalm.com Check them out at Poor Bishop Hooper's website https://www.poorbishophooper.com

This episode examines fear and the way that David responded within that fear. It also picks from several audio clips from various sources in World War II to help listeners better imagine fear of enemies. Also included is an unlicensed song version of Psalm 3 sung by Phil Wickham. Sources: Psalm 3 by Phil Wickham https://youtu.be/5Jjicuehidk?si=4xZYJY3yKQoE5dvn Posted by ShelbyLynn Overwhelming Fear and the Bonding of Soldiers in Combat | WW2 US Army Veteran Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQEOYtlaJZI Posted by CFloridaWW2Museum Rare Audio Recordings of Combat During the Battle of Kwajalein (1944) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCySPE-CRSo Posted by Chubachus

In this episode Noah talks about the power of God and his kingship over all of the nations.

Yep! You read it right! Noah is releasing this episode as a teaser for what season three of the Boring Bible Podcast has to offer. You'll find a lot is different about this season and Noah explains why in this episode. This season we will be going through the book of psalms and we couldn't be more excited. Also if you ever want to get in touch with Noah, shoot him an email at arkmaster7@gmail.com! We appreciate your support so much and we hope you love this episode.

This is the final episode in the book of Romans! Thanks so much for your interest in this series and I hope it has opened up some new ways to read the book of Romans! Paul finishes this letter off with some well wishes to the various people in Roman as well as calling them to one final message of unity.

This is the final episode in our series through Deuteronomy! If you've made it this far, well done! Thank you so much for your time. Noah finishes up with some final thoughts on this chapter, explaining the significance of the ending as well as offering some personal anecdotes. Please enjoy this final chapter in the book of Deuteronomy.

Paul finishes his letter in a flourish of final thoughts on the unity he hopes the church of Rome accomplishes. He reminds them of the acceptance that Jesus has offered them and encourages them to have that same acceptance for each other. He then concludes with his plans for visiting the church before going to Spain, and offers them a blessing.

This episode Moses delivers his final blessing(s) on the people of Israel. This episode is a comparison between Moses's blessing and Jacob's blessing back in Genesis 49 so have your Bible handle for some flipping! This is the penultimate episode for the series in Deuteronomy, the last section focused on the words of Moses. We hope you enjoy!

Join us this episode for an exploration into the heart of Paul's practical advice for the people in Rome. Paul hopes that the ways of the people in their differing opinions will be soothed by a faith in God and a trust in his protection. This is the chapter where judgement and how to treat others is most talked about so if you've ever wondered what the role of a Christian is in judgement, check out this episode!

Join us on this episode for a powerhouse of a poem. Moses teaches the people of Israel a song that has a lot of Old Testament links and ideas. Noah talks specifically about rocks and ancient cosmology as well as the understanding of elohim and their reign over other nations. It's a longer episode but it's worth it! Come along and listen to Noah teach on this wonderful and rich chapter. Noah also challenges everyone listening to check out the Bible Project's series on God. Here is the link below if you are interested. https://bibleproject.com/podcast/series/god-series/ Also if you want to email Noah, you can contact him at Arkmaster7@gmail.com

This episode was a very hard one to make. Noah spends a lot of time on this first section of the passage because it has a very dark history with how the church has utilized it over the years. Noah shows the lines Paul draws and how he walks within those lines in this passage. Hopefully, it can offer a starting point to wrestle with some of these themes.

This episode Noah breaks down how Moses and Joshua finalize the Lord's commands for the people. Noah talks about the importance God places on Joshua and how the people of Israel are named from the very beginning to be a people that will disobey God and his covenant.

This episode Noah walks through the life of Christian as Paul hopes and encourages the Roman church to live out. Much of this episode focuses on Paul's hope for both Gentile and Jewish groups to get along and unite in the community. He focuses on pride and conceit along with sacrifice and humility. This chapter can challenge us a lot with the ongoing events in our own culture and is worth meditating on in your daily walk with God.

This episode Noah breaks down Moses's final conclusions on the law to the people of Israel. He discusses the heart behind the words written in Deuteronomy and how Moses applies that to the people of his time. He then turns to our own stories and how that story lives itself out in the Christian New Testament as a life filled with life.

Join us for this final episode in the third section of the book of Romans. Paul draws together all of the Old Testament passages and concludes his thoughts on the people of Israel. He analyzes the situation and finds that the important point of living for God is to not be conceited but to have fear and trembling within the election of God.

This episode Noah dives into Moses's address after the conclusion of the curses and blessings in chapter twenty-eight. This episode Noah shows a lot of the connections Moses lays out with the curses of Adam and Eve and how God's mercy shines through even in some of the harshest curses of the law. He makes several connections with the New Testament so stick around and find out Moses's thoughts on his own people.

This episode Noah tackles the middle chapter in the third section of Romans. This chapter Paul explains his beliefs about why the Jewish people are rejecting Christianity and why for him the whole story of their ancestors matters to that discussion. Many references from scripture get mentioned in this episode so get your Bible ready for some jumping exercises. The ultimate point for Paul in this chapter is faith and what is at the heart of faith and where faith ultimately ends.

Join us for this episode where Noah walks through a section of blessing and curses that will come on the nation of Israel depending on their obedience or disobedience to God. This is the final chapter in the list of blessings and curses that Deuteronomy lays out for the people. It's a promise of events to come in a huge way and a precursor to the rest of the Hebrew Bible.

This episode has been a long time coming. No chapter in Romans holds the weight of this chapter in Christian culture. And it's our hope that what Noah shares today on this chapter can be a unifying help to reading this chapter in community with one another. This isn't a chapter to be skipped. If you've ever wondered why election is super important to Paul, then you should give this episode a listen. It is well worth your time.