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In this episode, Vince joins Matt to talk about what being devoted to God's word looks like. What are some of the key things for creating a space for engaging God's word and making it into a consistent habit?   Find the James Bible Study Method at www.thejamesmethod.com Check out the Bible Recap website at www.thebiblerecap.com To learn more about the Daily Kairos and their journals, go to www.dailykairos.com Check out the book: How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee

EVERYDAY DISCIPLES S1:E3 Following the way of Jesus in everything, everywhere, every day. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” - Mark 1:17 SHOW NOTES Welcome to the Everyday Disciples podcast, where we talk about what it means to follow the way of Jesus in everything, everywhere, every day. This month, we are talking about what it means to be steeped in Scripture. WHAT IS THE BIBLE? We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible and authoritative Word of God. We believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament as being verbally and completely inerrant in the original writings and of supreme and final authority in faith and life. We believe that God has not added to, deleted from, or altered the canon of the Bible with subsequent writings and revelations. [2 Timothy 3:15-17, 2 Peter 1:21] The Bible is a unified story that leads us to Jesus. It is unique in that it is historical and divine, meaning it was written by real people at real points in History over a 1000-year period by over 40 authors in 3 different languages (Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek). But most importantly, it is the Word of God.  5 WAYS TO INTERACT WITH SCRIPTURE Hear the word Read the word Study the word Memorize the word Meditate on the word H.E.A.R. The WordWhen we read through Scripture, we want to go at a pace that allows it to read us. Below is a simple acronym that will help guide our time as we read Scripture and seek to live it out. Each day, we will follow the pattern of HEAR. H - Highlight Read through the passage for the day. As you read, pay attention to what stands out. Maybe highlight or underline a word or phrase that catches your attention. E – Examine it Examine what the passage has to teach you. Study words and their root meaning, and/or study the context of the passage. Pay attention to the Holy Spirit's prompting as you read and press into what you can learn from scripture. A – Apply it Ask yourself how you might apply what you have read to your day and ask the Holy Spirit what you should take away from the passage. Write down what you want to apply, or make note of it some other way. R – Respond in prayer Close your time by using scripture and what you have read to lead your prayer time. Invite the Lord to continue speaking to you through the day on what you've studied.  PRACTICES FOR THE MONTH: 1. BEGIN EACH DAY WITH SCRIPTURE Start every day with the Word. Scripture before your phone, TV, or emails. Scripture before everything. If you are unsure where to start, we have a Bible reading plan here: Crossroads Bible Reading Plan 2025 2. READ A WHOLE BOOK IN ONE SITTING We have become a culture of soundbites and short attention spans. Many of the letters of the New Testament were written to be read aloud in one sitting. At some point, this month, read or listen to an entire book straight through. See the attached graphic to help you choose. 3. MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE Over this next month, memorize two passages of scripture. Psalm 1:1-2, Romans 15:13  RESOURCES: Books: How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Fee and Stuart The Visual Guide to the Bible by Tim Challies How We Got the Bible by Neil R. Lightfoot The Cannon of Scripture by F.F. Bruce ESV Study Bible (articles on how we got the books we got) Websites: https://bibleproject.com/ Videos, podcasts, articles, and classes to help you better understand the Bible. https://enduringword.com/ A whole commentary on the Bible by David Gutzik https://www.blueletterbible.org/ A free bible study tool Apps Youversion Free bible app ESV Bible Free bible app with available add-ons Dwell Audio bible (subscription-based)  Everyday Disciples is a production of Crossroads Church located in Grass Valley, California. 

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss a topic that was highly requested by our faithful podcast listeners - why are there so many translations of the Bible out there? Some common follow-up questions are: Do all of these translations mean that we've deviated from the original texts? Is there one translation that is better than all the others? Episode Links The truth is that unless you are reading the Old Testament Scriptures in Hebrew, and the New Testament Scriptures in Koine Greek, any Bible that you read is a translation of the original text. And this is true not only for the Bible, but also for countless historical writings that have been translated into modern languages. Dr. White mentioned two books during today's conversation that would be extremely helpful to deepen your understanding of the various translations of the Bible. The first is The Bible: A Global History written by Bruce Gordon, which you can find HERE. The second is How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth written by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart, which you can find HERE. Both include very helpful information on the various translations of the Bible. Not all translations are created equal, however. There are some that exist without a reputable team of scholars behind them, and others that are produced to undermine other translations - usually created by cult forms of religion. A good example of this is the “New World Translation” produced by Jehovah's Witnesses. For more on this, we'd encourage you to listen to the Church & Culture Podcast episode CCP18: On Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses. Finally, we'd encourage you to explore a series given by Dr. White at Mecklenburg Community Church titled “How to Bible.” The installments of this series walk you through: How to Get Oriented, How to Read and Interpret It, How to Apply It and How to Believe It. You can find it on Church & Culture HERE. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

This week we understand prophecy: What is a prophet? Is a prophecy a telling of the future? What prophecy in the Bible is yet to come? How do I know if we are living in the end times? This week we interview Dr. Gary Yates. He has a PhD in OT Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary; Have taught OT and Hebrew at the grad or undergrad level for over 20 years (at Cedarville University and then at Liberty University since 2003). He serves as the Senior Pastor at Living Word Baptist Church in Forest, VA. Author and co-author of The Message of the Twelve, Urban Legends of the Old Testament, and Encountering the Old Testament. He has a new OT Survey (Approaching the Old Testament that will be coming out next year with B&H. Would also appreciate. To learn more, check out his website/podcast called Living Word Press (lwbcpress.com). Additional Readings: How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth - https://amzn.to/3U1WruZ The IVP Bible Background Commentary - https://amzn.to/3NiFZ62 FREE Chronological Bible Reading Plan - https://www.biblegateway.com/reading-plans/chronological/ The One Year Chronological Bible NLT - https://amzn.to/3ZQaqb6 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biblically-speaking-cb/support

In this study, we'll dive deep into *How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth*, exploring the tools and methods that help us understand Scripture accurately. This series will guide you through key principles of biblical interpretation, covering genres, context, and application, ensuring you grasp the Bible's original meaning and how it applies to us today.

Pastor: Jordan Hansen Series: Priority Mail (11) Title: 2 Timothy, The Bible Date: 2024.08.10+11 --------------------- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Teaser 00:20 - Series 01:01 - Sword 04:44 - Question 05:20 - Sermon 07:23 - Point 1a 10:45 - Rainbow Image 14:30 - Lifewise Academy 15:26 - Point 1b 17:12 - Point 2a 22:41 - Book (1) 24:07 - Book (2) 24:57 - Point 2b 26:30 - Point 3a 31:20 - Old Testament 31:39 - New Testament 32:07 - Whole Bible 34:00 - Book (3) 35:19 - Bible Project 36:13 - Point 3b 40:42 - Closing --------------------- RESOURCES:

Join host Mark Bricker on the Talk Truth Podcast as he delves into the pressing question: Can I trust the reliability of the Bible? With insightful guests Nate Flood and David Miller, the episode explores the nature of biblical inspiration, the meticulous canonization process, and the rigorous preservation of ancient manuscripts. Listen as they tackle common objections, explain the concepts of inerrancy and infallibility, and discuss the intertwining of trust in scripture with personal faith. Whether you're a believer seeking affirmation or a skeptic with doubts, this episode provides a thought-provoking examination of the Bible's authority and sufficiency in guiding a Christian life. Resources "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth" by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart - Recommended by Nate Flood "Why Trust the Bible?" by Greg Gilbert - Suggested by David Miller "God's Word Alone" by Matthew Barrett - Mentioned by Mark Bricker Presented by McGregor Podcast 2024 Visit Our Website at https://TalkTruthPodcast.com

Welcome to Story Conversations, a podcast where Stephen and Travis discuss this week's sermon, answer your questions, and chat about how God's word impacts our lives. Text questions to (909) 317-3508.In this week's episode, Stephen and Travis answer questions about how to read the Bible, Christian ethics, and legalism.Books mentioned:How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler.How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee & Douglas StuartCheck out our website: https://story.churchInstagram: @ourstorychurch  Learn more about Story Church at our website: story.church.

Why are we losing our evangelistic pulse in local churches? In this episode, we talk with Bill Hogg about the disappearance of evangelists and the pressing need to fan into flame gospel potency and evangelistic giftings in local churches. Bill is the National Director of Message Canada and Lead for Advance Canada. To connect with Bill or to learn more about his work, visit www.messagecanada.org. Information about Advance Groups can be found at www.advancegroups.org. To register for the Advance Evangelists Summit, go to www.advancesummit.org. In this episode, Rob references two books: Preaching by Tim Keller and How to Preach & Teach the Old Testament for All Its Worth by Christopher J.H. Wright. In the pre-show, Rob, Dan, and Geoff talk about appropriate Christmas decorating and the challenge pastors face in doing personal evangelism. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, please email us: podcast@churchinthenorth.ca. If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.

Pastor Bart and Pastor Mary give some additional thoughts on the sermon, "How Can I Trust that the Bible is Reliable?," given at WCPC on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Watch the sermon Listen to the sermon Jesus and the Eyewitnesses by Richard Bauckham The Drama of Scripture by Craig Bartholomew and Michael Goheen The Mission of God by Christopher Wright The Reason for God by Timothy Keller Resilient Faith by Gerald Sittser How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart

JB, my youngest son, fell over a Lysol can in the living room and is currently on crutches. I promise I didn't make this up. More details are coming on today's show, but If you're not following me on social media you need to do so for no other reason than to see the cuteness of him navigating crutches (unsuccessfully).    Today we're kicking off a series on trusting God and letting go of our metaphorical crutches in order to hand our deepest struggles over to the Lord. Psalm 20:7 is one of my favorite verses on trust and it says, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.”    It's doubtful you're included to put your trust in chariots and horses, but those blanks are likely filled in with things like financial stability, a spouse's approval, recognition, achievement, or a number of other things.   Let's take a few months to consider how we can very practically learn to trust God in the areas where we are inclined to use the crutches of worry, addiction, approval, etc.    Here's a little preview of where we're heading the next few months:    To kick-off this series, we have none other than the amazing Max Lucado joining us today. We're talking about trusting God with our failures because  God Never Gives Up On You, despite the shortcomings and fall flat on your face moments that inevitably happen.    Take a minute to listen to Pastor Max today, and then share this with a friend as we kick-off our new fall series!   God Never Gives Up On You by Max Lucado How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee    

In Matthew, Jesus says He did not come to abolish the Old Testament Law, but to fulfill them.Some popular pastors like Andy Stanley think Christians should distance themselves from the Old Testament, as if its commandments are no longer applicable for Christians. Scott and Shawn discuss the place of the Old Testament and Moses' Law in understanding the full truth of Jesus. Should we continue to keep the 613 laws set out in Leviticus?The truth is that Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount goes far beyond Old Testament laws. Join Scott and Shawn as they work through the Scriptures and the place of the Old Testament law in our lives.

Alisa Childers is an American singer and songwriter. She's best known right now for being an Apologist. Prior to becoming known as an Apologist, she was known for being a singer in the all-female Christian band ZOEgirl. She experienced a period of profound doubt about her faith in her mid-thirties. She felt uncertainty and didn't know where to find answers to her questions, or if answers existed at all. She began to investigate her faith intellectually by taking seminary classes and reading everything she could get her hands on. This began her journey from unreasoned doubt into a vibrant, rational, and informed faith. She has written a couple books that have been extremely impactful in mine and my family's life, as well as thousands of others. The first one she wrote was called “Another Gospel” where describes the journey she took over several years as she wrestled with questions that struck at the core of the Christian faith and found the truth. This book is very powerful! Her most recent book,“Live Your Truth & Other Lies,” goes through things we say as Christians that are not true and how that affects our life. If you want to hear ongoing Bible teaching, if you're interested in the historicity of the Bible and the doctrines of the Christian faith, listen to her on her podcast “Alisa Childers Podcast.” She's able to network and interview with many experts in different aspects of the Christian faith. She herself is an expert! I highly recommend following her on any of her platforms. You can learn more and follow Alisa Childers through the resources below: - Website - https://alisachilders.com- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alisachilders/- Alisa Childers Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alisa-childers-podcast/id1260262855 - Alisa Childers YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@alisachilders - Unshaken Faith Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshaken-faith/id1657921515 - Unshaken Faith Conference - https://unshakenconference.com - "Another Gospel?" - https://amzn.to/3JJJ3qC - "Live Your Truth and Other Lies" - https://amzn.to/3JLEtbm Mentioned in this video: - "Is the Enneagram a Trojan Horse in the Church? With Marcia Montenegro" - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/81-is-the-enneagram-a-trojan-horse-in-the/id1260262855?i=1000570504204 - "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth" by Gordon D. Fee - https://amzn.to/3Tp14Oj- Voetberg Music Academy - Use coupon code YOUTUBE for 10% off each month - https://www.voetbergacademy.com - The Growth Initiative: Now open for enrollment! www.nowthatwereafamily.com/thegrowthinitiative Save $150 by purchasing the Get it All Done Club Home Management Course and Growth Initiative for Men together: https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/offers/S3GJdvSm/checkout - Top 5 Tuesday Join our weekly email list to keep up to date with the highlights of what is going on in our family life. https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/top-5-tuesday-newletter - Homeschool Course: https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/homeschool Get It All Done Club: https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/get-it-all-done-club - Looking for more Now That We're A Family resources? We got 'em! Website: https://www.nowthatwereafamily.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowthatwereafamily/OUR FAMILY MUSIC ACADEMY: https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com Use coupon code: YOUTUBE for 10% off each month - Is your life just too complicated to ever feel peaceful? Check out Katie's Free Home Management Masterclass:https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/get-it-all-done-club

Reading the Bible can be a really daunting challenge…kind of like becoming a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Fortunately, these are two of the subjects that we are most acquainted with here at Disciple Dojo! Here are 7 tips from JM on how to begin your Bible reading journey—which, like Jiu-Jitsu, is a lifelong journey that you can never truly master! For more on our #RefugeeJitsu outreach head over to www.discipledojo.org/refugee and see what we're doing here in Charlotte and how you can help! Check out our Disciple Dojo shirts and gifts (including the OT Timeline mug!) over in our online store! - https://tinyurl.com/24ncuas2 Recommended resources mentioned in this video: * Disciple Dojo video courses (including Bible for the Rest of Us): https://www.discipledojo.org/video * DiscipleDojo Study Bible Reviews Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4bbdsVUgfc7nIxU9OhCD1-krAb9aDoza * The Old Testament in Under and Hour: https://youtu.be/Q1_YDszB9Yo * Write in Your Bible: https://youtu.be/3y3jmlqeskM * My Top 7 Study Bibles: https://youtu.be/KHCzZ0hjYAU * Bible Speaks Today commentary series: https://tinyurl.com/35fhh2y6 * How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth: https://tinyurl.com/2pn8znkz * How to Read the Bible Book by Book: https://tinyurl.com/mrx92w66 * Bible Dictionaries: * Nelson's: https://tinyurl.com/9w2u55uz * Holman's: https://tinyurl.com/ybfrepd8 * Zondervan's: https://tinyurl.com/y7frbe26 * Tyndale's: https://tinyurl.com/8th8pjpn * Eerdman's: https://tinyurl.com/5666x6z7 * Baker's: https://tinyurl.com/2s35pzjt * IVP's: https://tinyurl.com/4my4thsm ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org   Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions:  SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/discipledojo   Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7   iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=181458&refid=stpr   Amazon - https://tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet   Disciple Dojo is a 501c3 Nonprofit organization. As such we rely on donor support to make this teaching available freely online. Please consider supporting this ministry if you benefit from our free resources at http://www.discipledojo.org/donate

This week on Families For Life, Bryan and Brian continue their series about Understanding God's Word with an examination of the last type of genres found within the Scriptures: the Epistles. The word epistle means “letter,” and the epistles of the Bible are considered the letters found in the New Testament. To paraphrase one pastor, it's like reading someone else's mail. These letters often gave counsel, addressed division or error within a body, or came as personal exhortations. Although they were written with a specific audience in mind at the time, the fact that they are the inspired word of God and we have them in our Bibles means that there is relevant truth for all time to be found for everyone. We'll look at a few examples and discuss some areas where people can get off track in applying them, as well. Resources: Read the Bible for Life by George Guthrie A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible: Playing by the Rules by Robert H. Stein  How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart  Holman Bible Handbook Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all of our episodes in your internet browser on our website http://www.oakhillbc.org/f4l/ or listen on your favorite podcast app! Make sure to rate and review the show. We would also welcome your feedback or future episode ideas in our email inbox at f4l@oakhillbc.org

This week, Bryan and Brian return to their examination of Scripture series Understanding God's Word, and this is arguably one of the most difficult aspects to understand–prophecy and revelation. Prophecy uses a lot of metaphorical language, imagery, and symbolism which can lead to misinterpretation and confusion. Prophecy is not merely telling the future. It is the proclamation of God's message. This may prompt a lot of questions, so we have listed a couple of great resources below and we encourage you to engage with us via email at f4l@oakhillbc.org Resources: A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible: Playing by the Rules by Robert H. Stein  How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart  Holman Bible Handbook Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all of our episodes in your internet browser on our website http://www.oakhillbc.org/f4l/ or listen on your favorite podcast app! Make sure to rate and review the show. We would also welcome your feedback or future episode ideas in our email inbox at f4l@oakhillbc.org

Bryan and Brian continue their examination of the types of literature found in the Bible as we seek to Understand God's Word. In part 5 of our series, the guys zero in on Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs (or Song of Solomon.) Although songs, poems, and proverbs are sprinkled throughout other places in Scripture, these books of the Bible are commonly considered “wisdom literature.” These sections of Scripture are often very personal, frequently written in light of the author's relationship with God. Many times, and you can especially see this in the Psalms, they are written with God as the audience! Explore these sections of God's Word and look at the idea of wisdom with us this week. Resources An Introduction to Old Testament Poetic Books by C. Hassell Bullock;  A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible: Playing by the Rules by Robert H. Stein How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart How should poetry in the Bible be interpreted? by Got Questions  Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all of our episodes in your internet browser on our website http://www.oakhillbc.org/f4l/ or listen on your favorite podcast app! Make sure to rate and review the show. We would also welcome your feedback or future episode ideas in our email inbox at f4l@oakhillbc.org

As we seek to Understand God's Word, we will learn that throughout the history of creation, God has worked through covenants. Bryan and Brian examine the covenants of Scripture, and discuss the laws that arose out of them. Brian Van Doren summed up this episode well when he said that it is like mining for gold. The work may seem tedious, but it reveals great treasure in the end. What are the parts of a covenant? How does the Law of God factor into the covenants that He has delivered throughout history? We examine the current status of God's covenant and how the Law applies to God's people today. Resources discussed or used during this episode include: A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible: Playing by the Rules by Robert H. Stein How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart  What is the law of Christ? by Got Questions  What is the law of liberty? by Got Questions Read the Bible for Life by George H. Guthrie  Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all of our episodes in your internet browser on our website http://www.oakhillbc.org/f4l/ or listen on your favorite podcast app! Make sure to rate and review the show. We would also welcome your feedback or future episode ideas in our email inbox at f4l@oakhillbc.org

Stories can be true, and the story of the Bible is true! It is important to understand, though, that the Bible is both a collection of stories and one overarching story. These stories are presented in various literary forms including poetry, historical narrative, parables, and more. Bryan and Brian continue their series of episodes Understanding God's Word with a rapid fire examination of the idea of narrative, what the overarching narrative of the Bible is, and the literary forms that are presented. If you like this episode and you want to go a little deeper in your understanding of this aspect of the Bible, be sure to check out our resource links for helpful tools. Resources How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart The Method and Message of Jesus' Teaching by Robert H. Stein  Why Four Gospels by Daniel Akin  What is a Parable by Got Questions Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all of our episodes in your internet browser on our website http://www.oakhillbc.org/f4l/ or listen on your favorite podcast app! Make sure to rate and review the show. We would also welcome your feedback or future episode ideas in our email inbox at f4l@oakhillbc.org

What is the Bible for? How do we engage with certain passages that have been used to harm people? What can we do to be better students of the Word? Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with partner church pastor Will Barnes on how to read, interpret and apply Scripture. RESOURCES: Flexible Faith by Bonnie Kristian - www.amazon.com/Flexible-Faith-Re…low/dp/1478992093 Slaves, Women and Homosexuality by William J Webb - www.amazon.com/Slaves-Women-Homo…ics/dp/0830815619 How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee - www.amazon.com/How-Read-Bible-Al…%2Dcentury%20life. Jesus and the Eyewitnesses by Richard Bauckham - www.amazon.com/Jesus-Eyewitnesse…ony/dp/0802863906

Today, I am not only introducing you to one of my wisest and dearest friends, but my podcast partner: Miss Yvette Allen. In this episode we discuss our new LIFE: DECLUTTERED MINI CHALLENGE and cover the 7 topics in that challenge: home, calendar, digital space, mind, heart, body, and Spirit. Listen in to get inspired to make room for the good things of God and the abundant life. Making Room is all about making room for the abundant life and how we declutter the things that get in the way to make room for the good things of God. https://adept-builder-8973.ck.page/ae572d93f7 (Life: Decluttered Challenge)  Resources: https://www.amazon.ca/Ruthless-Elimination-Hurry-Emotionally-Spiritually-ebook/dp/B07NCJB86S/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1654900874&sr=8-1 (The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World) by John Mark Comer https://player.captivate.fm/episode/3ec85cc6-71e3-402d-9b6b-b28e75634bcc (How to Read the Bible and Why it Matters with The Bible Recap's Tara-Leigh Cobble) https://unroll.me/ (Unroll.Me) https://www.amazon.ca/How-Read-Bible-All-Worth-ebook/dp/B00GS084YA/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1655016210&sr=8-1 (How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth) by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart https://www.amazon.ca/Epic-Eden-Christian-Entry-Testament-ebook/dp/B0035RP56O/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament) by Sandra L. Richter https://www.amazon.ca/Every-Good-Endeavor-Connecting-Your-ebook/dp/B007T8R18K/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1655011240&sr=8-1 (Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work) by Timothy Keller https://www.amazon.ca/Eerdmans-Commentary-Bible-James-Dunn/dp/0802879780/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1655047152&sr=8-1 (Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible) by James D. G. Dunn https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+1%3A13&version=ESV (1 Peter 1:13) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john+10%3A10&version=ESV (John 10:10) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+10&version=ESV (2 Corinthians 10:3-5) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+5%3A1&version=ESV (Galatians 5:1) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%206%3A20&version=ESV (1 Corinthians 6:20) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans+12&version=ESV (Romans 12:1) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208%3A2&version=ESV (Romans 8:2) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=+ephesians+5%3A13-14&version=ESV (Ephesians 5:13–14) Connect with Faith School: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLewmak0ZIb-un99yUJ1_w (Faith School) IG: https://www.instagram.com/leah.rempel/ (@leah.rempel) and http://instagram.com/faithschoolpod (@faithschoolpod) http://leahrempel.com/ (leahrempel.com)

EPISODE 1 Today as we kick-off our series in Judges, we take an overview of the book and how we will approach it in our study. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -Lindsey, F. Duane. The Bible Knowledge Commentary: Old Testament. Colorado: David C Cook, 1985. -Fee, Gordon D. Stuart, Douglas. How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth. Michigan: Zondervan, 2003. Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.

The Bible is necessary to understanding our faith as Christians and our history as the Church. But it's also a complicated book and full of stories that are difficult to wrap your head around. Especially as you're told it's somehow a historical document, a poetry collection, a self-help guide, an instruction manual, and also includes everything you could possibly need to know in order to live a good life. And it's hard to have frank conversations about any of this, because it is an incredibly touchy subject for most people. But we're talking about with partner church pastor Will Barnes, and we're asking questions like: What do we need to know about the Bible in order to understand it? Does God contradict himself in his Word? And are there questions we should be asking, but aren't? RESOURCES: Flexible Faith by Bonnie Kristian - https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Faith-Rethinking-Means-Follow/dp/1478992093 Slaves, Women and Homosexuality by William J Webb - https://www.amazon.com/Slaves-Women-Homosexuals-Exploring-Hermeneutics/dp/0830815619 How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee - https://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Bible-All-Worth/dp/0310517826#:~:text=The%20Bible%20is%20accessible.,twenty%2Dfirst%2Dcentury%20life. Jesus and the Eyewitnesses by Richard Bauckham - https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Eyewitnesses-Gospels-Eyewitness-Testimony/dp/0802863906

Revelation is of the most popular books to read in the Bible, but it can also be the most intimidating. Is it actually possible to understand Revelation? Rachel Chester sits down with Jenna Kraft and Aaron Chester, teachers of How to Study the Bible, to discuss how to unlock the truth and beauty of the culmination of the entire biblical story. Resources: How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee Clear Creek Classes: How to Study the Bible 

How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross address the topic of dealing with doubts after losing in trust. They also discuss William Lane Craig's book on the historical Adam.0:26 - Weather, seasons, and fun facts about Northern Ireland3:43 - Resource about Halloween: Ken Samples - The Tricky Topic of Halloween4:31 - “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” podcast, and takeaways8:49 - The Quest for the Historical Adam by William Lane Craig; questions and impressions. Interviews with WLC about the book:Justin Brierley's interview: Sean McDowell's Interview: Reasonable Faith podcasts: 15:29 - A surge of posts at Truthbomb Apologetics: http://truthbomb.blogspot.com/The Chick-fil-A argument for the resurrection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKjX6yk-WJQ16:59 - Feedback on the Karl Payne Spiritual Warfare InterviewSpiritual Warfare for 1.99 on Kindle:https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Warfare-Christians-Demonization-Deliverance-ebook/dp/B08L7DS15N17:48 - Listener question about Doubt18:54 - Brian's advice for dealing with doubt28:50 - Chad's advice for dealing with doubtFurther resources for dealing with doubt:The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Sean McDowell and Josh McDowellhttps://www.amazon.com/Evidence-That-Demands-Verdict-Life-Changing-ebook/dp/B01MYP99J3Are the Gospels Reliable? by Peter J. Williamshttps://www.amazon.com/Can-We-Trust-the-Gospels/dp/B085LV4NDPCold-Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallacehttps://www.amazon.com/Cold-Case-Christianity-Homicide-Detective-Investigates/dp/1434704696God's Crime Scene by J. Warner Wallacehttps://www.amazon.com/Gods-Crime-Scene-Cold-Case-Detective-ebook/dp/B00RKTCXCCI Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Frank Turek and Norm Geislerhttps://www.amazon.com/Enough-Faith-Atheist-Foreword-Limbaugh-ebook/dp/B0029RJ7D8The Thomas Factor by Gary Habermashttp://garyhabermas.com/books/thomas_factor/thomas_factor.htmGary Habermas' book Dealing with Doubt:http://garyhabermas.com/books/dealing_with_doubt/dealing_with_doubt.htmHow to Read the Bible for All Its Worth:https://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Bible-All-Worth-ebook/dp/Website - Michael J. Kruger at Canon Fodderhttps://www.michaeljkruger.com/We appreciate your feedback.If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com

The Ninth and Final episode in a 9-part series on some of the most mis-interpreted verses in the Bible. Mark 7:24-28, “24 Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. 25 In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an impure spirit came and fell at his feet. 26 The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. 27 “First let the children eat all they want,” he told her, “for it is not right to take the children's bread and toss it to the dogs.” 28 “Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs.””   --------------- Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn's 4 Rules for Biblical Interpretation: How does what you're reading apply to the Life of Jesus or the Life of the Author? Read the passage in different translations. Is it typically only used in one specific translation? What did it mean to the original hearers? Interpret the Bible with The Bible. Go to other parts of the Bible and see if the subject text is consistent with the character of God found elsewhere.  *If you have thoughts or questions, we'd love to answer them in a “Straight Out of Context” podcast wrap-up show. Email your questions to sam@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org*    --------------- Resources & ReferencesBible References: Jeremiah 21:11; Matthew 15:21-28; Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-52; Mark 8:1-10; Matthew 15:32-39; Deuteronomy 7:1; Matthew 20:1-16 Season 2 Wrap-up Series: “Holy Heresies! Echoes of Heresy,” A 4-week series to conclude season 2, examining how ancient heresies might still exist among modern faith. A Quick Look on How the Bible was Formed: https://youtu.be/nFEBwfYZBJY (https://youtu.be/nFEBwfYZBJY) What Does “Gospel” even mean? https://bibleproject.com/learn/gospel-word-study/ (https://bibleproject.com/learn/gospel-word-study/) What Does “Synoptic Gospel” Mean? https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/synoptic-gospels (https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/synoptic-gospels) What Is Grace? https://www.christianity.com/theology/what-is-grace.html (https://www.christianity.com/theology/what-is-grace.html) ------------------------ Additional Information On bringing "presuppositions" to our reading of Scripture: “Whether one likes it or not, every reader is at the same time an interpreter. That is, most of us assume as we read that we also understand what we read. We also tend to think that our understanding is the same thing as the Holy Spirit's or human author's intent. However, we invariably bring to the text all that we are, with all of our experiences, culture, and prior understandings of words and ideas. Sometimes what we bring to the text, unintentionally to be sure, leads us astray, or else causes us to read all kinds of foreign ideas into the text.”        ― Gordon D. Fee,https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/420678 ( How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth)  ------------------------ Special Thanks to Ellyn Christian and Patrick Chester! Visit us online at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/youngadults (www.fbchsv.org/youngadults) and check out our sermons and services at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/sermons (www.fbchsv.org/sermons). Plus, you can watch our 30min TV Program ("TV Church") on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIcfcasdZOB4Ibv4aZhcagg (www.youtube.com/channel/UCIcfcasdZOB4Ibv4aZhcagg)

The Eighth episode in a 9-part series on some of the most mis-interpreted verses in the Bible. John 14:13-14, “13 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.”   --------------- Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn's 4 Rules for Biblical Interpretation: How does what you're reading apply to the Life of Jesus or the Life of the Author? Read the passage in different translations. Is it typically only used in one specific translation? What did it mean to the original hearers? Interpret the Bible with The Bible. Go to other parts of the Bible and see if the subject text is consistent with the character of God found elsewhere.  *If you have thoughts or questions, we'd love to answer them in a “Straight Out of Context” podcast wrap-up show. Email your questions to sam@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org*    --------------- Resources & References Bible References: John 11, John 13, Exodus 3:14, Luke 22:42, Jeremiah 29:4-7, John 14, John 15, 1 Corinthians 7 Season 2 Wrap-up Series: “Holy Heresies! Echoes of Heresy,” A 4-week series to conclude season 2, examining how ancient heresies might still exist among modern faith. The Nationals Unlikely World Series Win (SI): https://www.si.com/mlb/2019/11/01/washington-nationals-world-series-surprise (https://www.si.com/mlb/2019/11/01/washington-nationals-world-series-surprise) “Everything Happens for A Reason: And Other Lies I've Loved,” by Kate Bowler https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Happens-Reason-Other-Loved/dp/0399592067 (https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Happens-Reason-Other-Loved/dp/0399592067) Vowels in the Hebrew Bible? Who were the Masoretes? https://biblequestions.info/2019/02/23/who-were-the-masoretes (https://biblequestions.info/2019/02/23/who-were-the-masoretes) What is the Septuagint? https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/what-is-the-septuagint (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/what-is-the-septuagint) “The YOLO Generation Got It Wrong. It's time for the YALF Generation.” by JD Greear https://www.relevantmagazine.com/faith/church/the-yolo-generation-got-it-wrong-its-time-for-the-yalf-generation/ (https://www.relevantmagazine.com/faith/church/the-yolo-generation-got-it-wrong-its-time-for-the-yalf-generation/) ------------------------ Additional Information On bringing "presuppositions" to our reading of Scripture: “Whether one likes it or not, every reader is at the same time an interpreter. That is, most of us assume as we read that we also understand what we read. We also tend to think that our understanding is the same thing as the Holy Spirit's or human author's intent. However, we invariably bring to the text all that we are, with all of our experiences, culture, and prior understandings of words and ideas. Sometimes what we bring to the text, unintentionally to be sure, leads us astray, or else causes us to read all kinds of foreign ideas into the text.”        ― Gordon D. Fee,https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/420678 ( How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth)  ------------------------ Special Thanks to Ellyn Christian and Patrick Chester! Visit us online at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/youngadults (www.fbchsv.org/youngadults) and check out our sermons and services at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/sermons (www.fbchsv.org/sermons). Plus, you can watch our 30min TV Program ("TV Church") on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIcfcasdZOB4Ibv4aZhcagg (www.youtube.com/channel/UCIcfcasdZOB4Ibv4aZhcagg)

We have received some great questions at the Strong Women podcast and today Sarah and Erin share their answers! While this episode was recorded several months ago, we are just now releasing it because of how many exciting guests we had to share with you. We hope you enjoy getting to know Erin and Sarah better and we would love for you to keep sending in questions that you have about our guests, our topics or anything you would like to ask. You can email them to strongwomen@colsoncenter.org, join our Facebook group here, or find us on Instagram and Twitter @strongwomencc. Sarah and Erin look forward to answering more of your questions in the future!    Q&A Show Notes:  Stand to Reason: https://www.str.org/  The Maven Parent Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-maven-parent-podcast/id1499745733  Summit Ministries: https://www.summit.org/  Breakpoint: https://breakpoint.org/  “Uncle Tom's Cabin” by Harriet Beecher Stowe: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/uncle-toms-cabin-harriet-beecher-stowe/1116705392?ean=9781593081218  “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/barnes-noble-leatherbound-classics-the-scarlet-letter-nathaniel-hawthorne/1106658827?ean=9781435159655  “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-tale-of-two-cities-charles-dickens/1116666164?ean=9781435171480  Biblical Training: https://www.biblicaltraining.org/  “New Bible Commentary”: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/new-bible-commentary-gordon-j-wenham/1000120340?ean=9780830814428  “The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament” by Craig S. Keener: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-ivp-bible-background-commentary-craig-s-keener/1116861637?ean=9780830824786  “Playing with Fire” Walt Russel: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Fire-Bible-Ignites-Change/dp/1576831426  “How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth” by Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-read-the-bible-for-all-its-worth-gordon-d-fee/1117061373?ean=9780310517825  “Saving the Bible from Ourselves” by Glenn R. Paauw: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/saving-the-bible-from-ourselves-glenn-r-paauw/1122525538?ean=9780830851249  “The Divine Comedy” by Dante: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/divine-comedy-dante/1100527108?ean=9781789432572  “Christian Theology” by Alister McGrath: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/christian-theology-alister-e-mcgrath/1100256776?ean=9781118869574  “Til We Have Faces” by C.S. Lewis: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/till-we-have-faces-c-s-lewis/1102158947?ean=9780062565419  “Secure Daughters and Confident Sons” by Glenn Stanton: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/secure-daughters-confident-sons-glenn-t-stanton/1113010216?ean=9781601422958  “You Are Not Enough and That's Okay” by Allie Beth Stuckey: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/youre-not-enough-allie-beth-stuckey/1132493408?ean=9780593083840  “Out of a Far Country” by Christopher Yuan: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/out-of-a-far-country-christopher-yuan/1100569160?ean=9780307729354  “The Weight of Glory” by C.S. Lewis: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/weight-of-glory-c-s-lewis/1100616073?ean=9780060653200  “Letters to a Diminished Church” by Dorothy Sayers: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/letters-to-a-diminished-church-dorothy-sayers/1126618946?ean=9780849945267  “1984” by George Orwell: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1984-george-orwell/1100009100?ean=9780451524935  Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women 

We have received some great questions at the Strong Women podcast and today Sarah and Erin share their answers! While this episode was recorded several months ago, we are just now releasing it because of how many exciting guests we had to share with you. We hope you enjoy getting to know Erin and Sarah better and we would love for you to keep sending in questions that you have about our guests, our topics or anything you would like to ask. You can email them to strongwomen@colsoncenter.org, join our Facebook group here, or find us on Instagram and Twitter @strongwomencc. Sarah and Erin look forward to answering more of your questions in the future!    Q&A Show Notes:  Stand to Reason: https://www.str.org/  The Maven Parent Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-maven-parent-podcast/id1499745733  Summit Ministries: https://www.summit.org/  Breakpoint: https://breakpoint.org/  “Uncle Tom's Cabin” by Harriet Beecher Stowe: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/uncle-toms-cabin-harriet-beecher-stowe/1116705392?ean=9781593081218  “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/barnes-noble-leatherbound-classics-the-scarlet-letter-nathaniel-hawthorne/1106658827?ean=9781435159655  “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-tale-of-two-cities-charles-dickens/1116666164?ean=9781435171480  Biblical Training: https://www.biblicaltraining.org/  “New Bible Commentary”: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/new-bible-commentary-gordon-j-wenham/1000120340?ean=9780830814428  “The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament” by Craig S. Keener: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-ivp-bible-background-commentary-craig-s-keener/1116861637?ean=9780830824786  “Playing with Fire” Walt Russel: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Fire-Bible-Ignites-Change/dp/1576831426  “How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth” by Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-read-the-bible-for-all-its-worth-gordon-d-fee/1117061373?ean=9780310517825  “Saving the Bible from Ourselves” by Glenn R. Paauw: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/saving-the-bible-from-ourselves-glenn-r-paauw/1122525538?ean=9780830851249  “The Divine Comedy” by Dante: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/divine-comedy-dante/1100527108?ean=9781789432572  “Christian Theology” by Alister McGrath: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/christian-theology-alister-e-mcgrath/1100256776?ean=9781118869574  “Til We Have Faces” by C.S. Lewis: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/till-we-have-faces-c-s-lewis/1102158947?ean=9780062565419  “Secure Daughters and Confident Sons” by Glenn Stanton: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/secure-daughters-confident-sons-glenn-t-stanton/1113010216?ean=9781601422958  “You Are Not Enough and That's Okay” by Allie Beth Stuckey: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/youre-not-enough-allie-beth-stuckey/1132493408?ean=9780593083840  “Out of a Far Country” by Christopher Yuan: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/out-of-a-far-country-christopher-yuan/1100569160?ean=9780307729354  “The Weight of Glory” by C.S. Lewis: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/weight-of-glory-c-s-lewis/1100616073?ean=9780060653200  “Letters to a Diminished Church” by Dorothy Sayers: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/letters-to-a-diminished-church-dorothy-sayers/1126618946?ean=9780849945267  “1984” by George Orwell: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1984-george-orwell/1100009100?ean=9780451524935  Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women 

She wanted to defend her faith, so she started to dig deeper, only to find: this is a cult. How could it be true? She had been deceived for 30 years. She was the 4th generation to be in either this cult or a similar one. What was she to do now? She describes it this way: "It's like a mourning. It's like a death, someone has died." But she's still standing. And she's strong. She has equal grit and loving heart, creating a beautifully rare combination that will undoubtedly bless lives. Listen in and hear how she learned the truth and broke free of a false religion. Be the one who prevents the next story here: naomiwrightministries.com/donate For more information: William Branham The Old Testament by Richard Hess How to Read Your Bible for All Its Worth by Gordan D. Fee and Douglas Stuart The Kingdom of the Cults by Walter Martin Naomi's Story Project

Today we begin an occasional series looking at verses that are typically taken out of their biblical context, and we attempt to put them back into their context. First up, Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Ever popular in the sports world, we talk about what it really means to have Christ strengthen us, and how we can apply it in our everyday lives. Our recommendations: 1) Read the Bible. 2) Become a member at a church. 3) How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart (https://smile.amazon.com/How-Read-Bible-All-Worth/dp/0310517826/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3D4A8BYQ9OB9D&dchild=1&keywords=how+to+read+the+bible+for+all+its+worth&qid=1619740280&sprefix=how+to+read+the+bib%2Caps%2C220&sr=8-1). 4) Knowing Scripture by R. C. Sproul (https://smile.amazon.com/Knowing-Scripture-R-C-Sproul/dp/0830844686/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KF8C8KKEUD3H&dchild=1&keywords=knowing+scripture+by+r.c.+sproul&qid=1619740386&sprefix=knowing+scripture%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-1).

Episode Notes: In today’s episode, Pastors Stephen Law and Sean Clemons break down the various genres of the Bible.  Access the show notes below, search for Vantage Point on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or  gracecov.org/vantagepoint .  Genres in the Bible:  Old Testament Law (Pentateuch) — 5 books, Genesis to Deuteronomy Historical Books — 12 books, Joshua to Esther Poetry (Wisdom) — 5 books, Job to Song of Solomon Major Prophets — 5 books, Isaiah to Daniel  Minor Prophets — 12 books, Hosea to Malachi Post-exilic literature - Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther New Testament The Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John Historical — Acts of the Apostles Epistles — letters written to churches & individuals Apocalyptic — Revelation Helpful Tips:  Sunday sermons ESV Study Bible Bible project Good Bible studies, commentaries (Bible Hub)- Barnes Notes, SonicLight Dr. Thomas Constable  Recommended Resources:  How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stewart   Did this episode help you see your faith, life, and culture more clearly? If so, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. Follow us on @thrive20s30s

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The third episode in a 9-part series on some of the most mis-interpreted verses in the Bible. Philippians 4:13, “I can do all this through him (Christ) who gives me strength.” Guest for This Week's Episode: Chad Poe ------------------------ Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn's 4 Rules for Biblical Interpretation: How does what you're reading apply to the Life of Jesus or the Life of the Author? Read the passage in different translations. Is it typically only used in one specific translation? What did it mean to the original hearers? Interpret the Bible with The Bible. Go to other parts of the Bible and see if the subject text is consistent with the character of God found elsewhere.  ------------------------ Resources & References Bible References: Acts 16:16-40, Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 3:7-14, Philippians 4:2, Philippians 4:10-12, Philippians 4:13,  Chad Poe: Website: http://www.chadpoe.com (www.chadpoe.com) Hold On Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hold-on/id1536236038 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hold-on/id1536236038) Grace Bible Church: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-bible-church-sermon-audio/id1220960660 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-bible-church-sermon-audio/id1220960660) The Power Team: https://youtu.be/kr2j9w0BqD0 (https://youtu.be/kr2j9w0BqD0) Best Pizza in Huntsville? https://earthandstonepizza.com/ (https://earthandstonepizza.com/) Rosie's Cantina https://rosiesmexicancantina.com/ (https://rosiesmexicancantina.com/) ------------------------ Additional Context On bringing "presuppositions" to our reading of Scripture: “Whether one likes it or not, every reader is at the same time an interpreter. That is, most of us assume as we read that we also understand what we read. We also tend to think that our understanding is the same thing as the Holy Spirit's or human author's intent. However, we invariably bring to the text all that we are, with all of our experiences, culture, and prior understandings of words and ideas. Sometimes what we bring to the text, unintentionally to be sure, leads us astray, or else causes us to read all kinds of foreign ideas into the text.”        ― Gordon D. Fee,https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/420678 ( How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth)  ------------------------ Special Thanks to Ellyn Christian and Patrick Chester! Visit us online at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/youngadults (www.fbchsv.org/youngadults) and check out our sermons and services at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/sermons (www.fbchsv.org/sermons). Plus, you can watch our 30min TV Program ("TV Church")on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIcfcasdZOB4Ibv4aZhcagg (www.youtube.com/channel/UCIcfcasdZOB4Ibv4aZhcagg)

In our series, Things Jesus Never Said, we get to dive into the Book of John. Listen in while we chat with Drs. Lee and Pat Magness, who lead our Master Class, as they take a few steps deeper into the richness of this book. Resources:Get involved in our Bible Challenge - read the Book of John along with us!! Get the plan here...https://tinyurl.com/BookofJohnPlan Right Now Media videos and study guides: Not a member of Right Now Media? Sign up for free here: https://tinyurl.com/u56nwsj8 How to Read John: https://tinyurl.com/y4jhyz3x BooksHow to Study the Bible, K Arthur https://tinyurl.com/yew7uw66How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth, G. Fee https://tinyurl.com/8y4kt9rc Contributors: Diane Karchner, Lee Magness, Pat Magness, Matt Silver

The second episode in a 9-part series on some of the most mis-interpreted verses in the Bible. ------------------------ Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn's 4 Rules for Biblical Interpretation: How does what you're reading apply to the Life of Jesus or the Life of the Author? Read the passage in different translations. Is the verse you see on plaques and keychains typically only used in one translation? What did it mean to the original hearers? Interpret the Bible with The Bible. Go to other parts of the Bible and see if the subject text is consistent with the character of God found elsewhere.  ------------------------ Resources & References Bible References: Jeremiah 29:4-7; Jeremiah 29:9-11; Genesis 1:28; Galatians 5:22-23; Galatians 5:1; Isaiah 9:6 John's Sermon on Jeremiah 29:11 (go to 28:40): https://vimeo.com/419201855 (https://vimeo.com/419201855) The meaning of "Shalom": https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/shalom-peace/ (https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/shalom-peace/) Picking a Study Bible: https://biblebuyingguide.com/choosing-study-bible/ (https://biblebuyingguide.com/choosing-study-bible/) https://theblazingcenter.com/study-bible (https://theblazingcenter.com/study-bible) https://www.christianitytoday.com/biblestudies/articles/bibleinsights/top-7-study-bibles.html (https://www.christianitytoday.com/biblestudies/articles/bibleinsights/top-7-study-bibles.html) Bible Study Tools/Overview of the Books of the Bible: https://bibleproject.com/ (https://bibleproject.com/) https://www.blueletterbible.org/study/parallel/paral15.cfm (https://www.blueletterbible.org/study/parallel/paral15.cfm) Biography of Jeremiah the Prophet: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jeremiah-Hebrew-prophet (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jeremiah-Hebrew-prophet) Abridged Timeline for Ancient Israel from Monarchy Until Babylonian Exile: ca. 1000-587 Monarchical period in Israel ca. 1030-1010 Saul (transitional king) ca. 931 Secession of Northern Kingdom (Israel) from Southern Kingdom (Judah) 722/721 Northern Kingdom (Israel) destroyed by Assyrians; 10 tribes exiled (10 lost tribes) 716 Hezekiah, King of Jerusalem, with help of God and the prophet Isaiah resists Assyrian attempt to capture Jerusalem (2 Chronicles 32). 701 Assyrian ruler Sennacherib besieges Jerusalem 620 Josiah (Judean King) and “Deuteronomic Reforms” ca. 600-580 Judean Prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel 587/586 Southern Kingdom (Judah) and First Temple Destroyed/Babylonian exile (https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/timeline-of-ancient-israelite-religion-2000-539-bce (https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/timeline-of-ancient-israelite-religion-2000-539-bce)) ------------------------ Additional Context On bringing "presuppositions" to our reading of Scripture: “Whether one likes it or not, every reader is at the same time an interpreter. That is, most of us assume as we read that we also understand what we read. We also tend to think that our understanding is the same thing as the Holy Spirit's or human author's intent. However, we invariably bring to the text all that we are, with all of our experiences, culture, and prior understandings of words and ideas. Sometimes what we bring to the text, unintentionally to be sure, leads us astray, or else causes us to read all kinds of foreign ideas into the text.”        ― Gordon D. Fee,https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/420678 ( How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth)  On “Prophecy” in the Bible: “Scripture is most often descriptive, not prescriptive…” ― John Lemons ------------------------ Visit us online at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/youngadults (www.fbchsv.org/youngadults) and check out our sermons and services at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/sermons (www.fbchsv.org/sermons). Plus, you can watch our 30min TV Program ("TV...

The first episode in a 9-part series on some of the most mis-interpreted verses in the Bible. ------------------------ Episode Summary/For Further Exploration Practical Tips for Interpreting the Bible: Interpret the Bible with The Bible Recognize “we're reading someone else's mail” Understand the Context Get a readable translation of the Bible (NIV, NRSV, NAB, CEB, NASB, etc.) Read the text repeatedly, and read it in the context of community (in church, with the writings of scholars, in a class, with a friend) Find Good tools and good friends to read scripture with, even if there are interpretative differences. Ask God's Spirit for guidance to understand scripture better View Scripture as a Friend, and develop a relationship with it; believe God might talk to you thought it Additional Tips for Reading and Interpreting the Bible: “Don't lose the forest for the trees....” “There is a script in the scripture” Don't reject difficulties or force harmonization. Receive the diversity as a gracious gift from God.  Understand, the Bible is all part of a larger mystery. Remember we don't worship scripture, but scripture leads us toward worship of God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). ------------------------ Resources & References Bible References: 1 Corinthians 13; Philippians 4, Romans 8 Dr Still Bio: https://www.baylor.edu/truett/index.php?id=927910 (https://www.baylor.edu/truett/index.php?id=927910) Recent Dr Still Bible Publication: https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481308250/baylor-annotated-study-bible/ (https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481308250/baylor-annotated-study-bible/) George Washington Truett  https://sbhla.org/biographies/george-washington-truett/ (https://sbhla.org/biographies/george-washington-truett/) https://www.baylor.edu/truett/index.php?id=927657 (https://www.baylor.edu/truett/index.php?id=927657) Paul: A Biography by NT Wright https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Biography-N-T-Wright/dp/0061730580 (https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Biography-N-T-Wright/dp/0061730580) Baylor's Truett Seminary, Online Certificate Program “The Online Certificate Program offered through Baylor's Truett Seminary is designed for church members and leaders who desire more depth in their Christian life or ministry.” https://www.baylor.edu/truett/index.php?id=952491 (https://www.baylor.edu/truett/index.php?id=952491) ------------------------ Additional Context On bringing "presuppositions" to our reading of Scripture: “Whether one likes it or not, every reader is at the same time an interpreter. That is, most of us assume as we read that we also understand what we read. We also tend to think that our understanding is the same thing as the Holy Spirit's or human author's intent. However, we invariably bring to the text all that we are, with all of our experiences, culture, and prior understandings of words and ideas. Sometimes what we bring to the text, unintentionally to be sure, leads us astray, or else causes us to read all kinds of foreign ideas into the text.”        ― Gordon D. Fee,https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/420678 ( How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth)  ------------------------ Visit us online at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/youngadults (www.fbchsv.org/youngadults) and check out our sermons and services at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/sermons (www.fbchsv.org/sermons)

Suck it, foo! In this podcast, I announce MANY -but not ALL #CRIMINAL #federal & #civilrights lawsuits I'm filing, including: suing the EPA for fluoride poisining in our water; FDA for poisoning our food supply w/monsanto, roundup & GMO 'food-like' products; suing Fox for ALL ITS WORTH for fraud & inciting rebellion; trump & seize ALL HIS ASSETS, FOR 6 REASONS/CHARGES; & DUCEY FOR WILFUL CRIMINAL MISMANAGEMENT OF COVID EPIDEMIC in Arizona!/I' suing dougdouchey for his salary & to pay all our medical bills here in arizona!/PS I'm runnin for #AZ governor 2022; AND/OR against #SenSinema for her senate seat! We mustnt tolerate fencesitters! #abolishthefilibuster #killthefil

There is a critical question posed by an imposing angel in the throne room of God described in the book of Revelation, "Who is worthy to open the scroll?" Meredith Andrew's song "Who Could" reminds us of this question, and the apostle John transports us through vivid imagery. Visit the throne room of God with me this week on the podcast. In this episode, I discuss: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Listen to epic music while reading epic scenes in Scripture Read and keep on reading Meditation Ask questions Mark up the text Follow the cross-references Complete a word study Consult an outside resource The 30 Day Music Challenge My interview with Vince Wright and his resources at TheBereanTest.com - YouTube Video Listening to epic music while reading epic scenes, I used a track from unminus.com under a portion of Scripture this week Tips for reading Revelation from an outside resource - "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth" by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart Tips for reading apocalyptic literature in the Bible - Blog with Video Marking up the text using the Illustrated Scripture Journal - Amazon Link Getting answers to some of my questions - GotQuestions.org Picturing the scene in the throne room of heaven - Revelation 4:1-11 The 24 elders casting their crowns before the throne - Revelation 4:10 Imperishable crown - 1 Corinthians 9:25 Spiritual children - Philippians 4:1 and 1 Thessalonians 2:19 Crown of life - James 1:12 and Revelation 2:10 Crown of righteousness - 2 Timothy 4:8 Crown of glory - 1 Peter 5:4 Lord (Kurios) as a master and person exercising absolute ownership rights - BibleHub.com God (Theos) as the supreme Creator who owns and sustains all things - BibleHub.com Allowing Scripture to roll around in your mind a bit (also known as meditating on Scripture) Pondering the extreme emotional response of John in Revelation 5:4 Additional Resources Lyrics and chords - EssentialWorship.com Behind The Song "Who Could" by Meredith Andrews - New Release Today Article by Kevin Davis "5 Tips for Reading Apocalyptic Literature in the Bible" - Zondervan Academic Blog and Video Weekly Challenge Read the book of Revelation for yourself. Consider the literary context as you read so that you don't fall into the trap of misreading the text. Sit awestruck at the sight of the whole before inspecting the parts. Immerse yourself in the throne room scene and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal just how worthy the Lion and Lamb is of our praise.

In today's episode, Elisabeth and Jeremy Lee dive into the practical side of discipleship. In particular, they share their personal favorites for parents on how to grow spiritually. First, they cover a wide range of tools such as The Bible Project, How to Study the Bible for All Its Worth, and the Jesus Storybook Bible. In addition to these, they guide you through how to use the M2P material. In this 5th installment of the 9-part podcast series, How to Help Parents Prepare for Spiritual Leadership, church leaders leave with a list of resources to equip moms, dads, and guardians for spiritual leadership.

Senior Pastor Julia Pickerill interviews author Bonnie Kristian who is a journalist, and a contributing editor at The Week, writing feature articles on foreign policy, religion, criminal justice, urbanism, civil liberties, electoral politics, and more. Her column "The Lesser Kingdom," appears in Christianity Today. Bonnie is a fellow at Defense Priorities, and her op-eds have been published at outlets including USA Today, Defense One, the LA Times, CNN, Politico, Time, Reason, National Interest, and The American Conservative. Bonnie's book is titled A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What It Means to Follow Jesus Today. A graduate of Bethel Seminary, she lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and twin sons.bonniekristian.comhttps://theweek.com/authors/bonnie-kristian@bonniekristianOther resources:How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth, by Gordon FeeMisreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible, by E. Randolph Richards, Brandon J. O'BrienThe Story of Christianity: Volume 1, The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation, by Justo L. Gonzalez

Join a couple of theologians as they try to convince you that not only should you practice doing theology as a spiritual discipline, but whether you know it or not you already are a theologian… but will you be a good one? This week we recommended the following books: How to Read Theology for All Its Worth, Stetina Practicing Christian Doctrine, Jones Theology: The Basics, McGrath A Short History of Christian Doctrine, Lohse Thanks for listening to this episode of the House of Learning podcast. This podcast is produced by A Jesus Church College, based at Westside: A Jesus Church in Portland Oregon. AJC College train and mobilize the next generation of Kingdom leaders through an accredited four-year degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Leadership and Formation, combining classroom learning with mentoring and ministry apprenticeship, for a third of the cost of traditional college. To find out more, go to ajccollege.org, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook, to find out if this is where God could be calling you to explore your calling. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share with someone. And if you have a question you'd like us to chat about, please let us know! You can email us at podcast@ajccollege.org. If you can, send us a 20 second audio recording saying who you are and where you are from, along with your question, and we'd love to include it in a future episode.

Greg recommends books in a well-rounded variety of categories that you ought to have in your library, then he responds to questions about how to properly use the accountability process in Matthew 18, whether Mark 16:9–20 should be in the Bible, and what we should do to reach out to famous people who are lost. Topics:Commentary: The seven books you should have in your library (00:00)What’s the proper way to use the accountability process prescribed in Matthew 18? (26:00)Should Mark 16:9–20 be in the Bible? (44:00)What should we do (if anything) to reach out to famous people who are lost? (54:00)Mentioned on the Show: #STRask podcast with Greg and Amy (archives here)Intro to Christianity (Option 1): Mere Christianity by C.S. LewisIntro to Christianity (Option 2): The Story of Reality by Greg KouklTheological reference: Christian Theology by Millard EricksonBasic apologetics book (Option 1): I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Frank Turek and Norman GeislerBasic apologetics book (Option 2): Reasonable Faith by William Lane CraigDevotional: The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and DevotionsPractical engagement: Tactics by Greg KouklPersonal spiritual growth: The Enemy Within: Straight Talk about the Power and Defeat of Sin by Kris LundgaardBible study: How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee and Douglas StuartRelated Links:Become a prayer partner with someone working in the film industry through the Hollywood Prayer Network.Pray for people listed on MasterMedia’s Media Leader Prayer Calendar

I love it when someone takes something complex and boils it down for me. Jesus does that when asked about the greatest commandment, and Danny Gokey sings about it in his song, "Love God Love People." There's no greater power than really understanding the Scripture, inspiring the summary statement found in our song, and the words of Christ. In this episode, I discuss: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - our Bible Interaction Tool Exercises this week are: Read in context Reference section headings to get your bearings Follow the cross-references Compare and contrast Make a list Utilizing outside resources (after you are familiar with the text) The 30 Day Music Challenge - ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE HERE Jesus command to love God and love people - Matthew 22:22-40 Reading Matthew 21-23 to get the context of what was going on leading up to this scene and what happens after Understanding that the question that was asked of Jesus was intended to trip him up Resisting the temptation to "fill in the blanks" when we read a similar account in multiple gospels - "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth" by Gordon and Fee Reading the same account in the Gospel of Mark - Mark 12:28-34 Comparing and contrasting the details of each account Following up on discoveries with further research (i.e., reading up on scribes vs. lawyers using a Bible Dictionary found at BibleStudyTools.com) How Jesus is quoting the Shema as found in Deuteronomy 6:30 Learning more about the Shema through outside resources - Bible Project Shema Series Heading over to Leviticus 19 to see when "love your neighbor as yourself" was first mentioned - Leviticus 19:1-17 Making a list of instructions that lead to personal holiness - Leviticus 19:1-17 Finding the instruction to love our neighbor as ourself again in Paul's letter to the Galatians - Galatians 5:13-15 When we love others rightly, we are automatically fulfilling the guidance detailed by the law. The law shows us what sin is - Romans 7:7 Our personal holiness is in direct relationship to how we interact with God and others. Additional Resources Lyrics and chords - PraiseCharts.com A Conversation with Danny Gokey About His New Song “Love God, Love People” - Spirit1053.com This Week's Challenge Read Matthew 22 and Mark 12 in context. Read the context of Deuteronomy 6 and Leviticus 19, where Jesus pulled his summary from of the greatest commandments in Scripture. Make a list of what steps that will contribute to your personal holiness. Contemplate how those two simple phrases sum up the law and the prophets. Take some time to learn more about the Shema.

Dr John Easter joins us today to continue our discussions on the AGWM competencies and their contextualization in Africa. Selected Text Resources Bible-Theology Bartholomew, Craig G and Goheen, Michael. The Drama of Scripture: Finding our Place in the Biblical Story. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2004. Bauckham, Richard. Bible and Mission: Christian Witness in a Postmodern World.  Grand Rapids: Baker Academic. 2003. Fee, Gordon D. and Douglas Stuart. How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth. Grand  Rapids: Zondervan. 2014. Flemming, Dean. Contextualization in the New Testament: Patterns for Theology and Mission. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2005.  Goldsworthy, Graeme. Christ-Centered Biblical Theology: Hermeneutical  Foundations and Principles. Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2012.  _____. Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture. Eerdmans Publishing,  2000. _____. The Goldsworthy Trilogy: Gospel and Kindom, Gospel and  Wisdom, and the Gospel in Revelation. UK: Paternoster Press, 2000. Goheen, Michael W. A Light to the Nations: The Missional Church and the Biblical  Story. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2011. Goheen, Michael W. and Bartholomew, Craig G. Living at the Crossroads: An  Introduction to Christian Worldview. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2008. Kaiser Jr, Walter C. Recovering the Unity of the Bible: One Continuous Story, Plan,  and Purpose. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2009. McNight, Scot. The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible. Grand  Rapids: Zondervan. 2016. Newbigin, Lesslie: Foolishness to the Greeks: The Gospel and Western Culture.  Grand Rapids: Eerdmans Publishing, 1986. ______. The Gospel in a Pluralistic Society. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans Publishing,  1989. Richards, E. Randolf and O'Brien, Brandon J. Misreading Scripture with Western  Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understanding the Bible. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2012. Wright, Christopher J.H. The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bibles Grand  Narrative. Downers Grove: IVP Academic. 2006. ______. The Mission of God's People: A Biblical Theology of the Church's Mission  (Biblical Theology for Life). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2010.

In this episode we discuss the subject of whether or not the Bible addresses issues like trauma, raising teenagers, and unemployment. Resources cited in this episode include: David Powlison, How Does Sanctification Work? David Henderson, Culture Shift: Communicating God's Truth to Our Changing World How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Fee and Stuart

Leviticus is the place where the best of intentions to read through the Bible often stall out. But it is a book that Jay Sklar, professor of Old Testament and vice president of academics at Covenant Seminary in St. Louis, MO, has studied and written about prolifically. Sklar's doctoral studies focused on the theology of sin, impurity, sacrifice, and atonement in the Old Testament sacrificial system. He contributed to the study notes of Leviticus for the ESV Study Bible, the introduction and notes for Leviticus for The Gospel Transformation Bible, and he wrote a commentary on Leviticus for the Tyndale Old Testament Commentary Series (InterVarsity Press).In this conversation, Dr. Sklar delineates five reasons Leviticus is a challenging book to read and understand, as well as to teach:It is mostly law, which is unappealing to most of us.It is culturally strange.It emphasizes ritual which we tend to assume is meaningless.Its laws and teachings appear to be unfair or unjust.It is hard to fit into the larger story of the Bible.But Sklar also offers keen insights into how to make sense of the book and break down some of the barriers of interest in the book. He also talks about how to present Christ through discussing issues that arise in the book such as slavery, homosexuality, ritual impurity, and disability.Recommended Resources by and from Jay SklarThe Book of Leviticus (New International Commentary on the Old Testament) by Gordon J. WenhamLeviticus (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) by Jay SklarHow to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee and Douglas StuartJay Sklar’s Page (Covenant Seminary website) which includes audio, video, and a printable resource for preaching and teaching Leviticus

If you've been listening to the podcast for awhile, you've probably heard us talk about the importance of studying the Old Testament—whether it was casually mentioned in an episode or during our 3-part series on the Old Testament. Either way, we're big proponents of studying the Old Testament! On today's episode, we have a conversation with Joe Hall, a leader in our local church, to discuss why and how we should study the Old Testament. Find us on Instagram!Resources:• "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth" by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart• The Bible Project website (click here to see Old Testament videos)Credits: • Music: Cheerful Happy Upbeat Uplifting (http://youtu.be/6IK2xLLAEPo)Released by: Free Music (https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic)

Scripture References: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 1 Peter 1:20-21 Hebrews 1:1-3 - Additional Resources: How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee and Mark L. Strauss  - Out of Curiosity is a podcast of Fellowship Bible Church of NWA.