The Scriptures Are Real

In this episode Kerry and Lamar explore the real (and more profound and involved) meanings of Isaiah's teachings about line upon line, and upon speaking out of the dust. You will find that it all means more to you than you had thought and applies to you more than you thought.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Jacob Muhlestein for editing the episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

In this shortcast Kerry discusses some important images from chapters 25 and 27, and how the Savior fights for us to save us.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

In this shortcast Kerry discusses how difficult it was for Isaiah to see the destruction of Babylon, and also the destruction of Edom. He also discusses lessons we can learn from Shebna looking to the world and being replaced by Eliakim who is a type of Christ.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

In this shortcast Kerry helps explain the meaning of the first few verses of Isaiah 21 and a few verses in Isaiah 22.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

In this shortcast Kerry covers some of the history of Egypt and how it helps us understand chapter 20.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

In this shortcast Kerry explores the history of Moab to help us understand Isaiah 15-17, which history helps us understand all of Isaiah better.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

In this shortcast Kerry explores the history of Babylon and Persia to help us understand Isaiah 13-14.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

In this episode Josh and Kerry explore Isaiah's teachings about how he delivers us from oppression. They also explore what that looks like for those who are oppressing, and the kind of hope it holds out for us, and what that means in terms of Jehovah as a divine warrior.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Alexia Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

In order to understand Isaiah, we need to understand some of his background and what kinds of things he was dealing with as a person.

In this shortcast, Kerry makes available a video he created for his classes that is designed to help them know the Isaiah's background well enough to really start to understand and love Isaiah.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for this podcast.

In order to understand Isaiah, we need to understand some of the historical events of his time. After all, Isaiah lived in his own day and addressed his own people, so we need to know something about it to understand his prophecies.

In this shortcast, Kerry makes available a video he created for his classes that is designed to help them know the historical background of Isaiah well enough to really start to understand and love Isaiah.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for this podcast.

In this shortcast Kerry explores what is going on in chapters 10-12. He explores God's humbling of Israel, Judah, and Assyria. He then shows how that leads to the imagery of chapter 11, and how that can apply to more than one time period and how it has a very real application to our lives. He then shows how that will bring peace to us, which will cause us to want to praise and exult God!

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Jacob Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this episode Sam Millburn and Kerry explore meanings of Isaiah Chapter Six. Sam shares some amazingly applicable insights as to how Isaiah's vision can be compared to our own sacramental experiences.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to our editor, Jacob Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for this podcast.

This is one of the videos Kerry has made for his Isaiah courses that we are adapting for use in the podcast as Kerry is doing all he can to help everyone get as much out of Isaiah as possible. In this episode, Kerry explores some poetic elements of the Song of the Vineyard in Isaiah 5, and touches on the meaning of judgment in Isaiah, and how the Abrahamic Covenant helps us understand what Isaiah is saying about houses being built close to each other, and what Isaiah is trying to say when he speaks of planting an ephah of grapes, etc.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this joint podcast with One Minute Scripture Study, Kristen Walker Smith and Cali Black work with Kerry to explore some other keys to understanding Isaiah. In particular they focus on imagery, Isaiah's use of the Abrahamic Covenant, and recognizing how verses flow together in Isaiah's writings. They explore chapters 2-4 as they do this. After listening to the first two episodes of the podcast for this week, listeners should be well on their way to being equipped to getting more out of Isaiah than ever before, and should be loving it! Don't worry, more is to come!

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Tasha Bradford for editing this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this joint podcast with Meridian Magazine's Come Follow Me podcast, Kerry leads Scott and Maurine Proctor through some keys to understanding Isaiah and examines much of the first chapter and some elements of chapters 7-9 of Isaiah. They explore symbolism, history, and multiple fulfillments in Isaiah, and also discuss what the word judgement means, especially as used by Old Testament prophets. By the end of this episode you will be well on your way to better understanding Isaiah and loving his book.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Michaela Proctor, who edited this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this joint podcast (with the Sunday on Monday podcast), Kerry, Tammy Hall, and Melinda Wheelright Brown discuss the book of Ecclesiastes. They explore the fleeting and transitory nature of seeking the ways and wisdom of the world, and compare it to seeking to do God's will,, seeking to help others, and seeking the things of eternity. They may even have convinced Tammy that Ecclesiastes is a good book.

We are grateful for the opportunity to make this a joint podcast. We are also grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this joint podcast (with the Sunday on Monday podcast), Kerry, Tammy Hall, and Melinda Wheelright Brown discuss the book of Proverbs. They share some of their favorite funny proverbs, some meaningful proverbs, and discuss the history of proverbial genres in the ancient world in general. They explore the important themes of proverbs and do a deep dive on Proverbs 31.

We are grateful for the opportunity to make this a joint podcast. We are also grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Singer and actor Casey Elliott speaks about the power of music and its universal nature to speak to us. He and Kerry explore several psalms both in terms of their power as music and lyric and in terms of their doctrine and their applicability in our lives.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Jacob Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the episode.

Jared Ludlow further explains the psalms. He walks us through psalms about Jerusalem, about the Sabbath day, and helps us see the worshipping nature of the psalms. He and Kerry explore a number of topics as the various psalms introduce us to them.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Jacob Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this episode Dallyn Bayles, Broadway performer, discusses the power of music in our lives. Together he and Kerry explore several psalms that demonstrate our personal connection with God and how that can protect, us, help us repent, and reassure us.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this shortcast Kerry explores Psalms 46. This psalm speaks of God's power, His reliability, and His ability to comfort us. Kerry explores one possible setting for its origin and how it can apply in our own time and lives.

We are grateful to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Jacob Muhlestein for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

In this episode Lamar and Kerry explore how the Psalms help us worship and praise God, and why we should want to. They also explore why we should care about the Psalms, especially why we would sing psalms written by David.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Jacob Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls who composed and plays the music for the episode.

In this shortcast Kerry explores the meaning behind having clean palms and a pure heart, tying it into the rituals of the tabernacle and temple that he has spoken about before, as well as into images in Isaiah. There is more to this meaning than you may have supposed.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Jacob Muhlestein, who edited this episode, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this episode Kerry is joined by Shon and Arden Hopkin. Shon is the Ancient Scripture Department Chair at BYU. His father, Arden, was a professor of music and a professional cantor for multiple synagogues. Along with Kerry they explore what the psalms are, how they are used in various traditions, how they have affected music, and how they can affect us. This episode includes demonstrations of a cantor reciting the psalms. various artists reciting the psalms, and even Arden singing a psalm. It will help you understand the psalms like nothing else!

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, to Jacob Muhlestein for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls, for composing and playing the music for the podcast.

In this shortcast Kerry gives a brief introduction into the Book of Job, helping us think through the reality of Job as a person and outlining some of the things Job suffered.

This is an updated version of this episode. Somehow the upload of the last version had a spot with no audio. In this version not only is there audio throughout, but I added just a little more information.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for this podcast.

In this episode Kerry interviews Josh Sears, and together they explore what the scriptures can teach us about suffering. They explore several examples of scriptural characters who endured suffering and what we can learn from them.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for this podcast.

In this episode Heather B. Moore, who wrote a historical fiction novel about Esther, helps Kerry explore both what it takes to think through the life of a biblical character and some lessons from the Book of Esther and her actions.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Jacob Muhlestein, who edited this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this shortcast Kerry gives a brief introduction to the Book of Esther and its major themes, making it possible for you to get the most out of your study and other episodes dealing with Esther.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Jacob Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this episode Kerry and John discuss Nehemiah as he tries to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem. They highlight several lessons we can gain from Nehemiah's experience.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Jacob Muhlestein for editing this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Jennifer Lane helps us think through many elements of life that those returning from Babylon had to negotiate. She helps us relate those to ourselves and highlights some lessons to take away.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this shortcast Kerry walks us through the history of how we get from the Babylonian captivity of the Jews to their return and the rebuilding of the temple. This allows us to understand several prophetic works better as well as the era of the New Testament, and even our own day.

In this very short shortcast, Kerry discusses Josiah and the influence he has on the Bible and the Book of Mormon.

We are grateful for our sponsor Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for this podcast.

In this episode Kerry interviews Andrew Skinner, who walks us through a number of elements of Hezekiah's reign and ministry. He helps us learn about the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem and Hezekiah's leadership in preparing for that and national repentance.

In this interview Kerry and Andy discuss Hezekiah's tunnel, a run through which Kerry posts on his Scriptures Are Real YouTube channel. You can watch it there. https://youtu.be/CP-amXFwQcc

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this shortcast, Kerry goes just a little more in depth into the Fall of the Kingdom of Israel. He then spends some time on some of the powerful lessons we can learn from this, and how they apply to our lives. He also helps us understand the scattering and gathering of Israel.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this episode Gaye and Kerry discuss the archaeology and texts from Lachish, one of the most fortified cities in Judah. They go through some of the evidence that makes the fall of the last city to be attacked before Jerusalem, both by the Assyrians and the Babylonians, become real to them. They also discuss lessons we can learn from this.

On the YouTube version of The Scriptures Are Real I have posted a video of our using the mirrors at Lachish and Azekah.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast

In this episode Kerry takes us through the story of how the kingdoms of Israel and then Judah fall. He gives a quick storyline, hitting only highlights. He then spends some time on some lessons we can learn from why they fell, and the role that their leaders played in that fall.

For more details and geography, etc. on this storyline, consider watching https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180168013001

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We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, for Sabrina Muhlestein, who edited this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music for the podcast.

In this shortcast Kerry reviews the storyline of Elisha, the kings of Israel and Judah, and other key stories that are necessary for understanding the Old Testament and drawing the lessons we need to draw.

To further understand these stories and picture them, consider watching https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180172416001 and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180189727001

We thank Lisa Spice for sponsoring us, and Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this touching and hope filled episode, Kerry and Kristen explore the story of Elisha and the chariots his servants sees when Elisha tells them "they that be with us are more than they that be with them." Kristen compares this to the ways God helps us in our day, and shares how that has helped her with some mental health challenges.

You can see more about what Kristen does at https://kristenwalkersmith.com/ and https://oneminutescripturestudy.libsyn.com/. I find Kristen's and Cali's podcast so powerful and helpful!

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Sabrina Muhlestein, who edited this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music for the podcast.

Kerry and Lamar explore some of Elisha's better known miracles, and some strange stories that are hard to make sense of.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Sabrina Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for this podcast.

Kerry and Lamar discuss the calling of Elisha and what it meant for Elijah's day, and what it means for our day. The story and the symbolism is very real and very powerful.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Sabrina Muhlestein, who edited this episode, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Kim talks about the story of Elijah learning from the Still, Small Voice and how it has worked in her life, and together she and Kerry explore some lessons for everyone.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Kerry casts light on the story of Elijah using knowledge of the Canaanite pantheon. He also explores what we can learn for our own lives from the real meaning of Elijah's question about how long we will limp between two opinions. There are very real applications for our lives.

Consider watching https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180200925001 and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180189744001 and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180197896001

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, wo composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Kerry explores how the kingdom divided upon the death of Solomon, and how the Kingdom of Israel hurtled towards idolatry, and asks of us how we might have the same proclivities.

Consider watching https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180156329001 and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180161071001 and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180156342001

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls who composed and plays the music for the podcast

In this shortcast Kerry explores lessons we can learn from the life of Solomon. He pays especial attention to Solomon's dedicatory prayer and the themes of forgiveness, covenant and atonement that are present in the prayer.

Consider watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVDzTF5iG6E and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180201039001, and https://players.brightcove.net/1126213333001/default_default/index.html?videoId=5180201046001.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this interview Trevan and Kerry explore the importance of looking at the daily and personal elements of the scriptures, using the story of David and Goliath as an example.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.

Kerry discusses the steps that led to David's fall (including how we often think of mistakes he made that were not necessarily mistakes), and what we can learn from it. He also discusses David's repentance, and what David's life was like after that.

Consider watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4cmp9KZT8E and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_ionP-CFdc and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0IufJQ4OzM and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ynRcxq6wj4.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this shortcast Kerry reviews how David became king of Judah, and then all Israel. The establishment of Jerusalem, the problems with Joab, and lessons we can learn are all discussed.

Consider watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlaisNkRMDY.

We are grateful to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.

In this shortcast Kerry covers some of the material that is not assigned in Come Follow Me, but which is crucial for understanding the storyline that is assigned, and for learning what we need to learn. The lessons from Saul's life are important for us to learn from, and the loss of Jonathan is tragic.

Consider watching https://www.youtube.com/wa. tch?v=Y1ZCR0nlg0k

We are grateful to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.

Kerry and Dustin discuss the friendship of Jonathan and David. They compare it to other other ancient literature an to modern friends. In a far ranging discussion they hit on principles that are pertinent to modern life and especially to youth and young adults and anyone who knows or loves them.

We are grateful to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Kerry explores the story of David's beginnings, trying to make sense of some chronological questions, highlighting geographical elements of the story that are real, but largely focusing on elements of the story that are so similar to our day and what we can learn from them.

Consider watching the YouTube video he made for his classes to understand the geography better. It is found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXWVxut043s and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myD8NN1hnbQ.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.