Windows Into The Bible

In this special Christmas episode, Marc reflects on the meaning of “peace” in the Bible. Marc walks you through separating our cultural understandings of what “peace” means in our world versus the world of Jesus. It doesn't mean what you think it means. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In Matthew and Luke, Jesus delivers a teaching on worry. Jesus' words here grow out of a stream of thought prevalent in Ancient Judaism. Marc unpacks these famous words of Jesus, and the integral role of Ancient Judaism had on this and all of Jesus' teachings. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In Luke 10, a Lawyer asks Jesus how to inherit eternal life. Jesus responds "What is written in the law? How do you read it?" In this episode, Marc approaches the sophistication of Jewish interpretation based in the Hebrew language, and connects to the philosophies of Ancient Judaism that led to Jesus' answer to the Lawyer. We gain insight into Jesus's words and the relevance of his message. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

Being told you're “like a Pharisee” is not a compliment. But do you really know who the Pharisees were and what role they played in Ancient Judaism? In this episode, Marc walks you through the historical records as they refer to Pharisees, helping to understand the cultural and spiritual importance they held in the time of Jesus. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In this follow-up episode to the last two about Jesus's culture and language, Marc discusses some of the labels and misconceptions that modern Bible readers assign to Jesus. Marc will take you into the challenging and chaotic world of Ancient Judaism to learn who Jesus was within his world…not ours. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In this episode, Marc looks closely at the way Jesus spoke, the sayings of Jesus, and the education of Jesus. How did Jesus use his education and his knowledge of Ancient Judaism to speak to his followers? Listen to this episode and find out. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In this episode, Marc answers a common assertion made by groups of all sides and perspectives—that Jesus was “counter-cultural”. But instead, we need to ask: Who was the Jesus of history? Who was Jesus within his own culture and time? For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

When you read the Bible, do you ever feel that you're missing something? There's something you're not quite getting? In this episode, Marc explores and explains how we should read the Bible. How to read it literately, across time, space, and culture, so that we can be more confident readers of the Bible. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In one of our favorite episodes from Season 1, Marc approaches Luke 11:27-28 to help us understand how we should read and approach the Gospels, as well as Jesus' view of redemption. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

How should we read the Gospels differently in light of the historical statement that Jesus was Jewish? In this episode, Marc discusses five impacts on our understanding of the historical Jesus by understanding him within ancient Judaism. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

What did ‘redemption' mean to Jesus? In this episode, Marc explores the idea of redemption in the Gospel of Luke. We step into the spiritual world of the Bible, looking at how Ancient Jews hearing Jesus' words would've understood and interpreted the meaning of redemption. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In this episode, Marc breaks down exactly how you can read and understand Ancient Jewish literature, and how you can use that understanding to expand your knowledge of the New Testament. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In this episode, Marc sits down with renowned Paul scholar Mark Nanos, author of "Reading Paul Within Judaism" and winner of the 1996 National Jewish Book Award, to discuss and better understand the role of Paul within Judaism itself. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In one of our favorite episodes from Season 1 of Windows Into The Bible Podcast, Marc sits down for an interview with Pastor Heather Zempel, Discipleship Pastor & Campus Ministries Director of National Community Church in Washington, D.C. Pastor Heather discusses her ministry's deep focus on small groups, the power that small groups can have on spiritual life, and how to improve your Bible study by asking ancient questions. To read more of Pastor Heather's work on small groups, check out her books "Big Change, Small Groups" and "Community Is Messy". Follow Pastor Heather on social media @HeatherZempel. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

Marc sits down to talk about angelic figures, Satan, and the problem of evil in the literature of Ancient Judaism with Dr. Archie Wright. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In this episode, Marc explores some of the work of the ancient historian Josephus, and his recorded history about the First Jewish Revolt. Marc broadly discusses the causes and consequences of this significant provincial uprising, which had lasting impacts on the world of the Bible, including the followers of Jesus themselves. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In today's episode, Marc explores three different uses of the phrase “the Son of Man” in the New Testament, its roots in the Judaism of the late 3rd and early 2nd century BC, and how we can better understand untangle the use of Jesus' most favorite title. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

This week, Marc takes a deep dive into understanding the New Testament and especially the Gospel of Matthew with context, the Hebrew Bible, and 2nd Temple Judaism with Dr. Dan Gurtner. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In this episode, Marc talks about the shifting and crucial relationship between understanding geography and history when reading the Gospels, and why many teachers get the geography of the New Testament so wrong. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In this episode, Marc discusses the cultural and historical importance of certain dates in time, and how we can better understand the chronology of the birth of Jesus at the beginning of the Gospel of Matthew. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In this episode, Marc discusses Jesus's focus on the phrase “the Kingdom of Heaven”, what the Kingdom really means, and why modern Bible readers might miss this crucial phrase in the teachings of Jesus. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In this episode, Marc discusses some of the crucial historical events that took place in Israel's history in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC that paved the way for the faith and followers of Jesus. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In part 2 of Marc's interviews with Dr. R. Steven Notley, Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at Nyack College, we talk about understanding biblical geography, and what is required to truly understand the lands of the Bible. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

What chapter outside of the Gospels defines the New Testament and the movement Jesus started? Marc explains and dissects this special chapter in Scripture, and what it meant for the early church and the world of the Bible. To read more from Matthew Lynch: https://www.amazon.com/Matthew-J-Lynch/e/B001HO67FU?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1623813512&sr=8-2 For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In this special episode, Marc interviews Matthew Lynch, Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Regent College Vancouver, and together they discuss and break down portrayals of violence in the Hebrew Bible. To read more from Matthew Lynch: https://www.amazon.com/Matthew-J-Lynch/e/B001HO67FU?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1623813512&sr=8-2 For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

Marc dissects the brief appearances in the Book of Genesis of Melchizedek, King of Salem and Priest of El Elyon, the ways ancient Jewish interpreters attempted to understand who Melchizedek really was. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In this episode, Marc explores the story of Shechem and Dinah, one of the most troubling stories in Genesis, and how ancient Jewish scholars interpreted the story. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In the next episode of our mini-series on how Ancient Jews read the Bible, Marc breaks down the role that the prophet Balaam played in leading the Israelites astray. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In part 1 of this new mini-series, Marc begins to introduce and discuss how Ancient Jews in the world of the Bible would have read and interpreted the words of the Bible. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In this episode, Marc interviews Dr. R. Steven Notley, Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at Nyack College, to talk about the history and origins of Parables in the Jewish and Christian traditions, and how we can better understand Parables in our study of the Bible. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In this episode, Marc breaks down common understandings and misinterpretations associated with John’s description of Armageddon. This breakdown reveals why understanding the spatial and geographical elements of the Bible can transform how you understand the words written within. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In this episode, Marc explores the meaning and context behind the name, "Son of David", and the how and why Jesus was specifically referred to by this name at certain moments in the Gospels. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

The Season 2 premiere of Windows Into The Bible Podcast with Marc Turnage! In this episode, Marc talks about the language of the Bible, and how the linguistic sources of the ancient and modern worlds provide a unique window into the world of Jesus, and how it can help us read the Gospels today. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To learn more about Windows Into The Bible University visit https://witbuniversity.com/ Ready to travel to the lands of the Bible again? Go to https://biblical-expeditions.com/ Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In this special BONUS episode, Marc talks about New Year's Resolutions, and how to actually read, study, and understand the words of the Bible BETTER this year. For more information about Windows Into The Bible University, visit https://www.witbuniversity.com. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In our Season 1 finale episode, Marc discusses his own personal journey with using the Windows Into the Bible methodology to always continue refining and growing in your understanding of the words of the Bible. A very special BONUS EPISODE will be arriving next Wednesday, January 6! Stay tuned for more announcements about Bonus episodes and Season 2! For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To register for the FREE Windows Into the Bible Virtual Conference on June 27/28, go to conference.witbuniversity.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

What exactly did the angels say to the shepherds? To answer that, we discuss the manuscripts of the New Testament, the ideology of the Dead Sea Scrolls community, and angelic songs within ancient Judaism. You don’t want to miss this episode. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com To register for the FREE Windows Into the Bible Virtual Conference on June 27/28, go to conference.witbuniversity.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. For more information about Biblical Expeditions, visit Biblical-Expeditions.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In Part 2 of this in-depth and informative interview, Marc continues his discussion with Dr. Chris McKinny of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, discussing biblical geography and the importance of truly understanding the lands of the Bible when studying the Bible itself. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In Part 1 of this in-depth and informative interview, Marc talks with Dr. Chris McKinny of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, discussing biblical geography and the importance of truly understanding the lands of the Bible when studying the Bible itself. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

In this episode, Marc answers a listener question: Should we take the Bible literally? Using his 4 Windows Into the Bible approach to Bible study, Marc explains how you can better access the world of the Bible, so you can better understand the words of the Bible. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

Who was John the Baptist? In the conclusion of our mini-series on John the Baptist, we seek to answer this question. We embark on the journey through the Gospels and Josephus, and discover how to read the Gospels in light of the world of ancient Judaism. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

Who was John the Baptist? To answer this question, we embark on the journey through the Gospels and Josephus and discover how to read the Gospels in light of the world of ancient Judaism. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

Who was John the Baptist? To answer this question, we embark on the journey through the Gospels and Josephus and discover how to read the Gospels in light of the world of ancient Judaism. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

Who was John the Baptist? To answer this question, we embark on the journey through the Gospels and Josephus and discover how to read the Gospels in light of the world of ancient Judaism. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

To access Jesus, we must go through the Gospels. The conclusion of our 4-part miniseries on how to read the Gospels, we discuss strategies to properly approach and read the Gospels in order to better understand the story of Jesus. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

The Gospels present four different accounts of the life of Jesus. How can we hear the voice of Jesus of Nazareth within the Gospels? Can we? How do we use the Gospels to know and understand the historical Jesus? These questions and more we answer in today’s podcast. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

How do you read the Gospels? Can we use the Gospels as legitimate sources on the life of Jesus of Nazareth? How do we know? In this episode, we discuss how the Gospels provide witnesses to the life and sayings of Jesus of Nazareth. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

Are the Gospels valid sources to the life of the historical Jesus of Nazareth? And, how can we know? What about the differences? Join us as we launch a miniseries to explore the nature of the Gospels and reading them as sources on the life of Jesus. You don’t want to miss this. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

What are the things that make for peace? In this episode, we explore ancient Jewish hopes of redemption and Jesus’ voice and call for peace within those hopes. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

How should we read the Gospels differently in light of the historical statement that Jesus was Jewish? In this episode, Marc discusses five impacts on our understanding of the historical Jesus by understanding him within ancient Judaism. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

The most important archaeological discovery of the 20th century was the Dead Sea Scrolls. In this episode, we discuss five benefits of the Scrolls for the study of ancient Judaism and the origins of Christianity. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support

Does anyone else miss traveling? Traveling to the lands of the Bible should be catalytic in how we read the Bible. Unfortunately, however, not all travel experiences are created equal. In this episode, Marc discusses five ways traveling to the lands of Bible should transform how you read the Bible. For more information about the Windows Into The Bible Podcast visit https://witbpodcast.com/ Tweet us questions using #witbpodcast or email them to questions@witbpodcast.com Credits: Host: Marc Turnage Executive Producer: Kyle M. Stefanowicz Producer: John-Michael Jalonen Audio Editing & Post Production Engineer: Mark Johnson Web/Technical: Michael Yardley Voiceover: Ashley McKay Fowler Voice Over Windows into the Bible Podcast is a product of Biblical Expeditions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/windowsintothebible/support