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Joseph is one of the Bible’s most famous characters, and in the Genesis scroll, his story is a climactic moment in the theme of exile that spans the whole book. In this episode, Tim and Jon dive into the fourth and final movement of Genesis, a narrative rich with patterns, repeated words, and the presence of God even in the pit. 

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Timestamps 

• Part one (00:00-11:30)
• Part two (11:30-24:45)
• Part three (24:45-41:51)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
• You can experience the literary themes and movements we’re tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Directions” by Blue Wednesday X Shopan

Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. 

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Throughout the story of the Bible, God singles out different people, like Jacob, to be the conduit of his blessing to all humanity. But from birth, Jacob consistently acts more like the snake from the garden of Eden than a righteous chosen one of God. He lies his way into blessings that God had intended for him all along. So what will God do? In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss the theme of blessing and curse in the life of Jacob.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (00:00-17:30)
• Part two (17:30-28:20)
• Part three (28:20-45:30)
• Part four (45:30-1:05:57)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
• You can experience the literary themes and movements we’re tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “The Great Escape” by Blue Wednesday

Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. 

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The word “blessing” brings to mind a variety of images for all of us. But what exactly does it mean when God blesses someone? And where did the curse come from? In this episode, Tim and Jon start exploring the third movement of Genesis, tracing the theme of blessing and curse.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (00:00-18:35)
• Part two (18:35-37:40)
• Part three (37:40-51:30)
• Part four (51:30-1:01:42)

Referenced Resources

• The Blessing and the Curse: Trajectories in the Theology of the Old Testament, Jeff S. Anderson
• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Endless Beginnings” by Smile High and Teddy Roxpin

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Today would have been our 287th podcast episode. We haven’t missed a single week in seven years! Unfortunately, we won’t be able to release our next episode until a week from now, Monday, February 7th, when we will dive into the third movement of Genesis, focusing on the life of Jacob.

This week take the time to explore our catalogue and listen to an episode you haven’t heard before. You can also listen to the podcast in our new app and check out our new interactive podcast feature. As you listen to podcast episodes on the app, you can access additional content (videos, articles, other podcast episodes, books) that relate to that episode as they pop up in real time. You can download the app for Android and iPhone.

In preparation for the next theme we’re studying on the podcast, check out our series on Generosity, as well as an interview we shared a number of years ago called God and Money. It’s  the story of two Harvard business grads whose understanding of money and generosity was radically transformed by the Bible.

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The family of Abraham is chosen by God. But despite God’s promises to them, they continually act out of greed, division, fear, deception, and lack of trust in Yahweh. How does God respond to this? What will he do to make sure his blessing comes to all nations? Join Tim, Jon, and Carissa as they continue tracing the theme of the tree of life in the second movement of Genesis.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (00:00-13:50)
• Part two (13:50-27:45)
• Part three (27:45-36:30)
• Part four (36:30-53:45)
• Part five (53:45-1:05:28)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “We Must Believe in Spring” by Psalm Trees & Guillaume Muschalle

Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. 

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Blessing, testing, failure, success, God’s plan for the nations—you’ll find all these themes woven through the story of the Bible, often accompanied by … trees? While it might not seem obvious, trees play an important role in the Bible and, notably, in the life of Abraham. In this episode, join Tim, Jon, and Carissa as they dive into the second movement of Genesis and trace the theme of trees through the story of Abraham.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (00:00-08:25)
• Part two (08:25-20:26)
• Part three (20:26-27:28)
• Part four (27:28-38:00)
• Part five (38:00-50:20)

Referenced Resources

• The Tabernacle Pre-Figured: Cosmic Mountain Ideology in Genesis and Exodus, L. Michael Morales
• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Invisible” by Philanthrope and mommy

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When we think of God’s Spirit, judgment is probably not what comes to mind. But the biblical authors saw God’s Spirit as the one who gave life and took it away—the one who could create, de-create, and recreate. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa follow the theme of God’s Spirit through the second half of the first movement of Genesis.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (00:00-10:20)
• Part two (10:20-29:00)
• Part three (29:00-35:00)
• Part four (35:00-43:30)
• Part five (43:30-end)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Meraki” by Juan Rios

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Why does the author of Genesis make a point to name God’s Spirit in Genesis 1 and 2? In this week’s episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa embark on a new journey for the BibleProject podcast—reading the Bible in thematic movements, starting with a close look at the Holy Spirit’s role in the book of Genesis.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (00:00-10:00)
• Part two (10:00-23:00)
• Part three (23:00-39:00)
• Part four (39:00-50:00)
• Part five (50:00-end)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Wanderlust” by Makzo

Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. 

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In the final episode of the year, Tim, Jon, Carissa, and the CEO of BibleProject, Steve, reflect on our journey together in 2021 and look forward to some exciting plans for 2022 and beyond. Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters for your generosity and for joining us as we experience the Bible together.

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Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS

Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. 

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How do we apply the biblical paradigm to our own Bible reading? It starts with reading the Bible in movements—the thematic patterns in which the biblical authors organized their ideas long before chapters and verse numbers were printed. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa introduce us to biblical movements and walk through how to identify and trace biblical themes on our own.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0:00-14:00)
• Part two (14:00-19:45)
• Part three (19:45-29:30)
• Part four (29:30-37:45)
• Part five (37:45-48:00)
• Part six (48:00-57:21)

Referenced Resources

• Find the Torah Journey PDF here.
• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Into the Past” by CYGN
• “Me.So” by Mind Your Time
• “Invisible” by Philanthrope & mommy
• “Alive” by Ouska

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How do we teach the Bible to our children? How can a book written by humans be divinely authoritative? Is the Bible historically accurate? In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa wrap up the Paradigm series by responding to your questions!

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Timestamps 

• How Do We Teach the Bible to Our Children? (1:01)
• Are the Epistles Meditation Literature? (15:54)
• Can Anyone Understand the Bible? (25:45)
• How Do We Help Our Churches Learn How to Read the Bible? (32:32)
• How Can a Book Written by Humans Be Divine? (41:44)
• Is the Bible Historically Accurate? (51:32)

Referenced Resources

• The Jesus Storybook Bible
• Westminster Confession of Faith (Section 1.7 is referenced in this episode.)
• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS

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What do we do with the passages in the Bible that are really difficult? Violence, slavery, the treatment of women—what the Bible has to say about these topics has, at times, been misinterpreted and misused. Join Tim, Jon, Carissa, and special guest Dan Kimball as they discuss his book, How (Not) to Read the Bible, and explore how any topic in the Bible looks different when we see it as part of a unified story.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (00:00-15:20)
• Part two (15:20-26:40)
• Part three (26:40-44:00)
• Part four (44:00-57:14)

Referenced Resources

• How (Not) to Read the Bible: Making Sense of the Anti-Women, Anti-Science, Pro-Violence, Pro-Slavery, and Other Crazy-Sounding Parts of Scripture, Dan Kimball
• Gregory Koukl
• John H. Walton
• Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis
• A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Karen Armstrong
• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Cycles” by SwuM

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Are there ways to read the Bible other than a private quiet time? For most of Church history, followers of Jesus read the Bible out loud in groups and passed along its message verbally. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa talk about what it means for the Bible to be communal literature and how knowing that might just change the way we experience it today.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0:00-9:30)
• Part two (9:30-13:45)
• Part three (13:45-21:30)
• Part four (21:30-31:30)
• Part five (31:30-47:30)
• Part six (47:30-55:30)
• Part seven (55:30-1:02:25)

Referenced Resources

• Early History of the Alphabet, Joseph Naveh
• The JPS Torah Commentary: Deuteronomy, Jeffrey H. Tigay
• Scripture and Its Interpretation: A Global, Ecumenical Introduction to the Bible, Michael J. Gorman
• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Uncut Gems” by Mezhdunami
• “Dreams (Instrumental)” by Xander
• “Like the Sky, or Something Else” by Sleepy Fish
• “Life” by KV

Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel, Zach McKinley, and Frank Garza. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. 

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Have you ever figured out halfway through a conversation that you and another person were on totally different pages? Reading the Bible can feel like this at times. We’re all products of our cultures, families, and environments, and it affects how we understand others. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa prepare us for a cross-cultural conversation with the Bible by discussing the cultural values of the biblical authors.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (00:00-13:20)
• Part two (13:20-25:30)
• Part three (25:30-41:15)
• Part four (41:15-48:00)
• Part five (48:00-59:45)
• Part six (59:45-1:10:33)

Referenced Resources

• The Biblical Cosmos: A Pilgrim's Guide to the Weird and Wonderful World of the Bible, Robin A. Parry
• Apostle of the Crucified Lord: A Theological Introduction to Paul and His Letters, Michael J. Gorman
• Paul and the Gift, John M.G. Barclay
• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Scream” by Moby
• “Euk’s First Race” by David Gummel
• “Where Peace and Rest Are Found” by Greyflood
• “Mood” by Lemmino
• “A New Year” by Scott Buckley

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What makes the biblical languages so important? Because the Bible was written in another time and culture, we need to honor its ancient historical context and original languages as we read and study it. In this week’s podcast episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa explore why an awareness of the Bible’s culture––and our own––can help us be better interpreters of the Bible.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (00:00-15:00)
• Part two (15:00-20:30)
• Part three (20:30-33:15)
• Part four (33:15-44:45)
• Part five (44:45-58:37)

Referenced Resources

• The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament, Sandra L. Richter
• Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible, E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien
• Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes: Patronage, Honor, and Shame in the Biblical World, E. Randolph Richards and Richard James
• A Theory of Semiotics, Umberto Eco
• Reading the Bible Intertextually, Richard B. Hays, Stefan Alkier, Leroy A. Huizenga
• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Imagination” by Montell Fish
• “Smith the Mister” by Ohayo
• “Two for Joy” by Foxwood
• “Bloc” by KV

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As followers of Jesus, how can we know we are making the “right” choice in situations the Bible doesn’t address? How can we know the difference between what’s good and bad? In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa talk about the Bible’s purpose as wisdom literature designed to reveal God’s wisdom to humanity––even for complex circumstances it doesn’t explicitly address.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0-13:20)
• Part two (13:20-19:45)
• Part three (19:45-31:00)
• Part four (31:00-43:15)
• Part five (43:15-55:20)
• Part six (55:20-1:01:50)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Loving Someone You Lost” by The Field Tapes
• “Vexento” by Yesterday on Repeat
• “Everything Fades to Blue” by Sleepy Fish

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How were the books of the Bible selected? What should we do if we have a hard time reading the Bible? How does the Bible apply to daily life? In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa respond to your questions from the Paradigm series so far. Thanks to our audience for all your incredible questions!

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Timestamps 

• Do Christians Need To Have a Daily Quiet Time? (0:38)
• What’s the Difference Between Inspired and Inerrant? (9:57)
• What Bible Did Jesus Use? (31:09)
• Should We Call the Bible the Word of God? (37:14)
• Should the Apocryphal Books Be in the Protestant Bible? (45:40)
• What About the JEDP Theory? (55:52)
• How Should We Apply Scripture to Our Lives? (1:03:30)
• What Do You Do if the Bible Was Used Against You? (1:09:20)

Referenced Resources

• The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy
• Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology), J. Merrick
• The Pentateuch: International Perspectives on Current Research, Thomas Dozeman
• Paradigm Change in Pentateuchal Research, Matthias Armgart
• “Was the Documentary Hypothesis Tainted by Wellhausen’s Antisemitism?,” Alan T. Levenson
• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS

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The apostle John is the most poetic of the Gospel storytellers, but what is he really communicating with his beautiful, imagery-laden language? Join Tim, Jon, and Carissa for a closer look at John 1 and discover how John incorporates elements of the Genesis and Exodus narratives to form a portrait of how God responds to rebellious people.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0-13:15)
• Part two (13:15-24:45)
• Part three (24:45-37:30)
• Part four (37:30-48:00)
• Part five (48:00-54:00)
• Part six (54:00-1:01:17)

Referenced Resources

• David Andrew Teeter, Hebrew Bible scholar
• William Arthur Tooman, Hebrew Bible scholar
• God Dwells with Us: Temple Symbolism in the Fourth Gospel, Mary L. Coloe
• John (Word Biblical Commentary Volume 36), George R. Beasley-Murray
• The Jewish Temple: A Non-Biblical Sourcebook, C. T. R. Hayward
• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Day and Night” by Aiguille
• “Movement” by Felty

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What’s the ideal way to study the Bible? Is it 20 minutes of reading every morning or larger blocks of time throughout the week? In this episode, join Tim, Jon, and Carissa as they discuss what it means for the Bible to be ancient Jewish meditation literature. The biblical authors never intended for it to be understood in one sitting, but over the course of a lifetime of re-reading.

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Timestamps

• Part one (0-19:30)
• Part two (19-30-32:00)
• Part three (32:00-46:00)
• Part four (46:00-end)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
• David Andrew Teeter, Hebrew Bible scholar

Show Music

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Acedotes” by Makzo

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Is the story of the Bible about humans or God? Because the Bible is about the Messiah—the God who became human—it’s about both God and humans. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa discuss how the story of the Bible and all of its main themes come to their fulfillment in Jesus, making it a story that’s personal but not private, a redemption story for all of us.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (00:00 - 16:45)
• Part two (16:45 - 31:00)
• Part three (31:00 - 46:30)
• Part four (46:30 - End)

Referenced Resources

• The Liberating Image: The Imago Dei in Genesis 1, J. Richard Middleton
• David Andrew Teeter, Hebrew Bible scholar
• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “On a Walk” by Fantompower

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At first glance, the New Testament can seem wildly different from the Old Testament––but is it? Jesus saw himself as the fulfillment of the Hebrew Scriptures and the climax of the story that began thousands of years before his birth. In this episode, join Tim, Jon, and Carissa as they explore the unity of the New Testament and the intricate yet consistent storyline of the Bible.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (00:00-10:40)
• Part two (10:40-23:30)
• Part three (23:30-34:50)
• Part four (34:50-End)

Referenced Resources

• The Canon of the New Testament: Its Origin, Development, and Significance, Bruce M. Metzger
• The Question of Canon: Challenging the Status Quo in the New Testament Debate, Michael J. Kruger
• All Things New: Revelation As Canonical Capstone, Brian J. Tabb
• The Oxford Handbook of Christology
• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Day One” by Deric Torres
• “Day Two” by Deric Torres
• “Temple Garden” by BVG

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How can a collection of ancient manuscripts written by numerous people over thousands of years tell one unified story? In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa dive into how the Bible was written and how such a diverse collection of authors, literary styles, and themes can form one divinely inspired, unified story.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (00:00 - 13:30)
• Part two (13:30 - 22:00)
• Part three (22:00 - 36:00)
• Part four (36:00 - 45:40)
• Part five (45:40 - end)

Referenced Resources

• The Shape of the Writings (Siphrut: Literature and Theology of the Hebrew Scriptures), Julius Steinberg and Timothy J. Stone
• The Journey from Texts to Translations: The Origin and Development of the Bible, Paul D. Wegner
• Lee Martin McDonald’s collected works
• Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible, Stephen G. Dempster
• The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible's Grand Narrative, Christopher J. H. Wright
• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• "Aftersome" by Toonorth

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How does God work in the world and communicate with humanity? In this episode, Tim and Jon explore God’s relationship with his creation and the relationship between the Bible’s divine and human origins. They also discuss how God uses human words to communicate his divine word.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0:00-16:30)
• Part two (16:30-31:30)
• Part three (31:30-end)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Birth” by Mr. Käfer
• “Tending The Garden (feat. Kennebec)” by Stan Forebee 

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Have you ever read the Bible and felt like you’re not “getting it” or that you’re not connecting with God? In this episode, Tim and Jon take a look at the (often unhelpful) paradigms through which we interact with Scripture. They explore how seeing the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus not only gives the Bible space to do what it was created to do, but frees us up to be transformed by the story it’s telling.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0:00-15:00)
• Part two (15:00-27:00)
• Part three (27:00-39:00)
• Part four (39:00-52:00)
• Part five (52:00-end)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
• A Greek-English Lexicon, Henry George Liddell and Robert Scott, edited by Henry Stuart Jones

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Evil Needle” by Sound Escapes

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What makes a person worthy to be chosen by God to do his work? In the story of the Bible, some of God’s choices seem obvious, people with lots of merit. Other times, his rationale is less clear to us––as with Jonah, a chosen one who might be worse than the people he was supposed to help. In this episode, listen in as Tim describes the biblical design pattern of the chosen righteous intercessor. This is a sneak peek into our free graduate-level course on Jonah, which will be featured in the new Classroom resource available in 2022.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0:00-16:35)
• Part two (16:35-22:30)
• Part three (22:30-end)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
• Jonah class session notes, including the handout “How to Read a Text Like the Hebrew Bible” (page 5)
• Jonah: A Literal-Literary Translation, Tim Mackie
• Classroom Application

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Keep an Open Mind” by Olive Musique

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The Hebrew Bible contains one story of human failure after another, leaving us with no doubt in our minds: humanity desperately needs a leader. In this episode, Tim walks us through the structure of the Hebrew Bible and how it shows us Jonah is an anti-leader, the opposite of what humanity needs, whose failure prepares us for the ultimate leader and Savior, Jesus. This is a sneak peek into our free graduate-level course on Jonah, which will be featured in the new Classroom resource available in 2022.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0:00-19:40)
• Part two (19:40-27:30)
• Part three (27:30-42:30)
• Part four (42:30-end)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
• Jonah class session notes, including the handout “How to Read a Text Like the Hebrew Bible” (page 5)
• Jonah: A Literal-Literary Translation, Tim Mackie
• The Wisdom of Ben Sira (which Tim mentions in part one) is a deuterocanonical work of biblical theology written shortly before the Maccabean Revolt.
• Classroom Application

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Keep an Open Mind” by Olive Musique

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A stubborn prophet, a wicked nation, a giant fish––the story of Jonah is frequently translated into the popular imagination through TV and movies. But what is it really about? In this episode, learn from Tim about where Jonah fits into the story of the Bible that ultimately points to Jesus. This is a sneak peek into our free graduate-level course on Jonah which will be featured in the new Classroom resource available in 2022.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0:00-18:05)
• Part two (18:05-28:30)
• Part three (28:30-37:00)
• Part four (37:00-44:30)
• Part five (44:30-end)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
• Jonah class session notes, including the handout “How to Read a Text Like the Hebrew Bible” (page 5)
• Jonah: A Literal-Literary Translation, Tim Mackie
• Classroom Application

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Keep an Open Mind” by Olive Musique

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Does God hold children responsible for their parents’ sins? In the fifth installment of our most-listened-to podcast episodes, join Tim, Jon, and Carissa for a look at the most quoted verse in the Bible, Exodus 34:6-7, and find out why God’s justice and his loyal love go hand in hand as a central part of who he is.

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If later generations repeat or persist in the covenant rebellion of their ancestors, they’re going to get the same consequences. But when we talk about these “thousands” that get loyal love, we’re talking about thousands of generations who stay faithful to the covenant. No generation gets a free pass, but no generation will be treated unjustly. Their own behavior matters for how God responds to them.

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The word “gospel” has acquired many meanings since the biblical authors first used it. What does it really mean? In the fourth of our five most-listened-to podcasts, Tim and N.T. Wright discuss the meaning of this important word in its original context, and explore what it means for Jesus to take charge as King and for his disciples to build his Kingdom.

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When God takes charge, he doesn’t send in the tanks, he sends in the meek and the poor and the hungry-for-justice, the merciful, the peacemaking, etc. And by the time the people with the tanks and the guns have realized what’s going on, the meek and the merciful and the poor in spirit have established schools and orphanages and hospitals, in order to show what it looks like when God becomes King. At Jesus’ final return, all those things will be part of God’s new world because they were already beginning at Jesus’ first coming.

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Earn it, lose it, take it, spend it, save it––we talk about time like currency. The Sabbath can be confusing to talk about, but it is God’s reminder to humanity that time is not a possession. In the third of our five most-listened-to podcasts, join Tim and Jon as they explore why the Sabbath is far less about a weekend or special religious service and far more about rescue and God’s miraculous provision.

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To say that the Sabbath belongs to God is to jar you into remembering time doesn’t belong to us. We talk about time like it’s currency––earn it, lose it, take it, spend it, save it. It’s like one of our possessions. Shabbat is a ritual practice that determines reality and helps us renounce our autonomy. The seventh day reminds us of rescue, miraculous provision, and of God coming through for us in a way that we couldn’t do ourselves.

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Humans are like trees. While this thought might not have been at the top of your mind this week, it was a key idea for the biblical authors. In the second of our five most popular podcasts, explore the connection between humans and trees with Tim and Jon as we learn why trees are mentioned more times than almost anything else in the Bible. 

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If you look at days three and six, you’ll see they both have two creative acts. The second creative act on day three is a fruit tree, and on day six it’s a fruitful human. This is designed in such a way that you now start thinking in the metaphor, “Humans are trees.” … People are like trees, which means the future of humans—their origins and their destinies—are going to be linked in some way. We’re meant to wonder if the future of humans will be bound up with the future of trees.

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God’s law––it can be an intimidating topic. Why are there over 600 laws? What do we do with them? We’re re-releasing our five most popular podcasts, and the episode with the most listens is also the first one we ever recorded. Listen in as Tim and Jon unpack what the laws meant for ancient Israel and what they mean for us today.

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Are Genesis 1 and 2 literal? What’s up with the differing timelines in those chapters? Where are the dinosaurs in the Bible? How do you know what ancient Hebrew words really meant? In this episode, Tim and Jon tackle your questions from the Ancient Cosmology series. Thanks to our audience for all your incredible questions!

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Timestamps 

• How Can You Know the Correct Meaning of Ancient Words? (5:52 - 12:06)
• Can You Understand the Bible Without Other Resources? (12:06 - 21:04)
• What Is the Purpose of Creation in Genesis 1-2? (21:04 - 28:45)
• Are Genesis 1 and 2 Literal? (28:45 - 42:14)
• Where Are Dinosaurs in the Bible? (42:14 - 49:24)
• How Did Other Biblical Authors Interpret Genesis 1 and 2? (49:24 - 55:30)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
• John H. Walton, The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate
• John H. Walton, The Lost World of Adam and Eve: Genesis 2-3 and the Human Origins Debate
• Robin A. Parry, The Biblical Cosmos: A Pilgrim's Guide to the Weird and Wonderful World of the Bible
• Alister McGrath (multiple works on the intersection of Christian and scientific cosmology)
• John Polkinghorne (multiple works on the intersection of Christian and scientific cosmology)

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS

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Did humans originate by intelligent design or the process of evolution? This question has been debated by the scientific community and readers of Genesis for almost 200 years. In this episode, join Tim, Jon, and special guest Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass as they discuss human origins and a way to bridge the gap across such a significant debate.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0-20:40)
• Part two (20:40-35:00)
• Part three (35:00-47:30)
• Part four (47:30-59:00)
• Part five (59:00-end)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
• Saint Augustine of Hippo, The Literal Meaning of Genesis
• Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass, The Genealogical Adam and Eve: The Surprising Science of Universal Ancestry
• William Lane Craig, In Quest of the Historical Adam: A Biblical and Scientific Exploration
• David Reich, Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past
• Dennis R. Venema and Scot McKnight, Adam and the Genome: Reading Scripture After Genetic Science

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• Chillhop Timezones Vol 2 Nostalgia Soviet Jazz Beats

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It’s easy to recognize the psalms as beautiful poems. But how do we understand their deeper meaning? How psalms are organized (both internally and within the book of Psalms) is just as significant to their meaning as the words themselves. In this episode, join Tim, Jon, and Carissa for a deep dive into Psalm 148, where we see Yahweh as the ideal king who restores order to all creation. 

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Timestamps 

• Part one (00-8:30)
• Part two (8:30-16:45)
• Part three (16:45-26:00)
• Part four (26:00-37:30)
• Part five (37:30-46:00)
• Part six (46:00-end)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Psalm 148” by Poor Bishop Hooper: 

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How compatible is the Bible with science? And why does the creation story look different between Genesis 1 and 2? In this episode, join Tim, Jon, and special guest Dr. John Walton as they discuss these questions and the necessity of studying ancient culture and cosmology to truly understand our Bibles today.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0-14:30)
• Part two (14:30-25:00)
• Part three (25:00-35:20)
• Part four (35:20-48:20)
• Part five (48:20-end)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
• The BioLogos Foundation
• The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• Chillhop Essentials Summer 2021 EP

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What does it mean that the biblical authors expected the return of Eden? The prophets anticipated waters of life from God would do miraculous things like restore the barren Dead Sea region to its former lush state and unite all humanity. In this episode, join Tim and Jon as they follow the waters of life from Genesis 1-2 throughout time, in anticipation of the coming Day of the Lord.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0-11:15)
• Part two (11:15-28:30)
• Part three (28:30-35:45)
• Part four (35:45-end)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
• Eric Mack, “New Science Suggests Biblical City of Sodom Was Smote by an Exploding Meteor,” Forbes Magazine, December 2018

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Solar Cove” by Mama Aiuto
• Chillhop Essential Summer 2021 EP
• “Imagination” by Montell Fish

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Are there two creation stories in Genesis? How do Genesis 1 and 2 fit together and into the rest of the biblical story? In this episode, Tim and Jon explore these questions and the theme of water in the opening chapters of the Bible. Yahweh’s transformation of the chaos waters into waters of life set the stage for his calling upon his people and an important theme that will carry us from Genesis to Revelation.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0:00-9:20)
• Part two (9:20-13:45)
• Part three (13:45-26:50)
• Part four (26:50-end)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
• L. Michael Morales, Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord?: A Biblical Theology of the Book of Leviticus
• L. Michael Morales, Tabernacle Pre-Figured: Cosmic Mountain Ideology in Genesis and Exodus

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Canary Forest” by Middle School, Aso, Aviino

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The biblical authors often use creation imagery that clearly didn’t come from Genesis 1. Did they borrow from the creation accounts of other cultures? In this episode, join Tim and Jon for a deep dive into Genesis 1:1-2 and discover its similarity to other ancient cosmologies, plus one key difference: Yahweh is infinitely greater than all other gods.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0:00-9:00)
• Part two (9:00-26:00)
• Part three (26:00-40:00)
• Part four (40:00-50:00)
• Part five (50:00-56:30)
• Part six (56:30-end)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
• L. Michael Morales, Tabernacle Prefigured: Cosmic Mountain Ideology in Genesis and Exodus
• George Landes, Creation Traditions in Proverbs 8 and Genesis 1
• John Sailhamer, Genesis Unbound: A Provocative New Look at the Creation Account

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Synth Groove” by An Awesome Supporter
• “Feather” by Waywell
• “Luvtea” by Autumn Keys
• “Bloc” by kv
• “Mind Your Time” by me.so

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What is existence? What existed before humans did? Ancient people groups asked the same questions we do today, with totally different answers. In this episode, Tim and Jon survey the cosmologies of Israel’s neighbors, ancient Egypt, Canaan, and Babylon––people groups the biblical authors shared more in common with than modern readers––to shed light on the Bible’s creation account.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0-6:30)
• Part two (6:30-19:00)
• Part three (19:00-39:30)
• Part four (39:30-50:45)
• Part five (50:45-end)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
• Hermann Gunkel, Creation and Chaos in the Primeval Era and the Eschaton
• Bernard Batto, In the Beginning: Essays on Creation Motifs in the Ancient Near East and the Bible

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• Evil Needle by Sound Escapes
• Lightness by Anonymous

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What does the Bible really say about the origins of the universe? The biblical authors had a completely different framework for this question than we do. When we expect the Bible to settle our debates, we close ourselves off from understanding the text as they intended it. In this episode, join Tim and Jon as they kick off a new series on Genesis 1-3, beginning with a look at ancient cosmologies.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0:00-8:15)
• Part two (8:15-12:30)
• Part three (12:30-20:00)
• Part four (20:00-27:00)
• Part five (27:00-end)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
• John H. Walton, Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament
• William Brown, The Seven Pillars of Creation: The Bible, Science, and the Ecology of Wonder

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• Lofi Birds
• “Imagination” by Montell Fish
• “All Night” by Unwritten Stories

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Who was at the beginning of the cosmos with God? God’s Spirit? God’s word? Or Lady Wisdom? Rich with creation narrative ties, the book of Proverbs contains important insights for how we understand God’s relationship to his creation and who Jesus is. Join Tim, Jon, and Carissa as they explore Proverbs 8.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0:00-8:30)
• Part two (8:30-21:00)
• Part three (21:00-36:00)
• Part four (36:00-52:00)
• Part five (52:00-end)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
• Michael V. Fox, Proverbs 1-9

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Euk's First Race” by David Gummel
• “Scream Pilots” by Moby
• “Drug Police” by Moby
• “Shot in the Back of the Head” by Moby

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Of all the people in the Hebrew Bible, why is Melchizedek so crucial for understanding Jesus? In this episode, join Tim, Jon, and special guest Dr. Josh Mathews as they take a deep dive into the Old Testament, the book of Hebrews, and the life of the mysterious priest-king Melchizedek in relationship to the ultimate priest-king, Jesus.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0:00-15:30)
• Part two (15:30-24:00)
• Part three (24:00-31:30)
• Part four (31:30-41:00)
• Part five (41:00-51:00)
• Part six (51:00-end)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
• Josh Mathews, Melchizedek’s Alternative Priestly Order: A Compositional Analysis of Genesis 14:18-20 and its Echoes Throughout the Tanak

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Aso x Aviino x Middle School” by Canary Forest
• “Acquired in Heaven” by Beautiful Eulogy
• “Blue Wednesday x Shopan” by Directions
• “Tell Me Yours” by Beautiful Eulogy

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Jesus is our priest, our atoning sacrifice––and our brother? In this episode, join Tim, Jon, and special guest the Rev. Amy Peeler, Ph.D., as they discuss the book of Hebrews and how the many characteristics of God found in this epistle set him apart as wholly other and also form our identities as his followers.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0:00-13:15)
• Part two (13:15-28:20)
• Part three (28:20-38:30)
• Part four (38:30-51:30)
• Part five (51:30-end)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
• Amy L. B. Peeler, You Are My Son: The Family of God in the Epistle to the Hebrews
• Amy L. B. Peeler and Patrick Gray, Hebrews: An Introduction and Study Guide
• Madison N. Pierce, Divine Discourse in the Epistle to the Hebrews: The Recontextualization of Spoken Quotations of Scripture

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Into the Past” by CYGN
• “Cycles” by SwuM
• “Surrender” by Pilgrim

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Thanks to our audience for all your incredible questions! In this week’s episode, we tackle questions like: How could God break his covenant with the tribe of Levi? What’s the connection between the forehead markings of priests and followers of the beast? And why did offering his own sacrifice cost Saul his kingship? Listen in to hear the team answer your questions.

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Timestamps 

• What’s the Connection Between Israel’s Priests and Modern Church Leaders? (1:04)
• Are We Meant to “Shine” as God’s Image? (7:40)
• Mark of the Priest or Mark of the Beast? (14:10)
• Why Was David Allowed to Break the Sabbath? (20:20)
• Did God Break His Promise to the Tribe of Levi? (28:30)
• What Was Wrong With Saul’s Sacrifice? (36:22)

Referenced Resources

• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS

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After Jesus’ disciples receive the Holy Spirit, they become God’s temple and the physical embodiment of Jesus on earth. This has huge implications for our understanding of what it means to be the church today and live in unity. Dive into this discussion with Tim and Jon as they unpack what it means for followers of Jesus to be the royal priesthood, now and in eternity.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0:00-6:56)
• Part two (6:56-16:13)
• Part three (16:13-31:55)
• Part four (31:55-42:35)
• Part five (42:35-end)

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Loving Someone You Lost” by The Field Tapes
• “Friends Circle” by Sitting Duck
• “Two For Joy” by Foxwood
• “Fills the Skies” by Pilgrim

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What does it mean for Jesus to be humanity’s cosmic priest? It means he intercedes on behalf of humanity––and so much more! Through Jesus, God has forever included humanity into his own self. In this episode, join Tim and Jon as they discuss Jesus’ ascension and the eternal union of heaven and earth.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0:00-18:30)
• Part two (18:30-23:00)
• Part three (23:00-31:00)
• Part four (31:00-43:00)
• Part five (43:00-end)

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Window” by Phury
• “Everything Fades to Blue EP” by Sleepy Fish

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Why were the Levitical priests always getting mad at Jesus? Jesus identified himself as another of God’s anointed priests––except he came in his own authority. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss how Jesus fulfills Moses’ prophet-priest role and the priest-king role we saw in David.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0:00-12:00)
• Part two (12:00-21:30)
• Part three (21:30-34:00)
• Part four (34:00-45:30)
• Part five (45:30-end)

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• Chillhop Essentials Spring 2021 EP

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What will God do with the continually failing Levitical priesthood? God announces that he will elect his own faithful priest from a household that can be counted on. In this episode, join Tim and Jon as they follow the royal priesthood all the way to David, anointed priest-king of Jerusalem, fulfillment of Melchizedek’s role, and foreshadowing of the coming priest-king Jesus.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0:00–14:30)
• Part two (14:30–28:00)
• Part three (28:00–36:30)
• Part four (36:30–47:00)
• Part five (47:00–end)

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Canary Forest” by Middle School, Aso, and Aviino

Show produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.

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The origins of Israel’s royal priesthood are anything but glamorous. From Moses rejecting God five times to Aaron creating an idol while God is instructing Moses about priests, the Levitical priesthood seems doomed from the start. In this episode, discover just how important the failed priesthood is to the story of the Bible.

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Timestamps 

• Part one (0:00-15:00)
• Part two (15:00-24:00)
• Part three (24:00-35:00)
• Part four (35:00-end)

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
• “Aarigod” by Forest Lore

Show produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.

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Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.