Do we have to follow all the commands in the New Testament? Did Paul know his words were inspired? And why doesn’t the Bible condemn slavery? Tim and Jon respond to these questions and more in this week’s Question and Response episode. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps Could it be beneficial to memorize and perform New Testament letters? (00:36) Did Paul craft his letters as meditation literature? (03:17) What was included when Paul said “all Scripture” was God-breathed? (10:11...
Jul 23, 2020•57 min•Ep. 207
Did Paul actually say that? In this week’s podcast episode, Tim and Jon talk about how to wisely read the New Testament letters by asking key questions about Paul’s context. This practice, known as mirror reading, can help us read and apply these letters to our lives responsibly. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps Part one (0:00–14:00) Part two (14:00–25:00) Part three (25:00–39:30) Part four (39:30–59:30) Part five (59:30–end) Additional Resources John M. G. Barclay, Obeying th...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 206
The New Testament letters were written to address specific situations among specific groups of people. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss how to discern situational context, what to do when information is missing, and how context helps us apply the wisdom of the letters today. View full show notes from this episode → Learn more about Classroom at Classroom.bible . Timestamps Part one (0:00–11:20) Part two (11:20–24:34) Part three (24:34–32:00) Part four (32:00–40:50) Part five (40:50–54:10) Pa...
Jul 13, 2020•59 min•Ep. 205
Paul wrote his letters in the shadow of Rome. His words stood in stark contrast to Roman rule and its honor-shame culture. Join Tim and Jon in exploring the cultural context of the New Testament letters and the questions we should consider when reading these texts. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps Part one (0:00–6:15) Part two (6:15–23:30) Part three (23:30–33:30) Part four (33:30–40:10) Part five (40:10–end) Additional Resources Michael Gorman, Apostle of the Crucified Lord S...
Jul 06, 2020•52 min•Ep. 204
The New Testament letters all share a core conviction that shapes how the apostles taught followers of Jesus to live in the first century. Listen in as Tim and Jon discuss the focus of the New Testament letters and how they help us live wisely today. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps Part one (0:00–28:45) Part two (28:45–38:00) Part three (38:00–47:30) Part four (47:30–end) Additional Resources Scot McKnight, Reading Romans Backwards Show Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Fa...
Jun 29, 2020•58 min•Ep. 203
How do the New Testament letters fit with the rest of the biblical story? In this second part of a live recording in Dallas, Texas, Tim and Jon talk about how the apostles saw themselves as fulfilling God’s promise to bring blessing to all nations and how this perspective transforms the way we read the letters. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps Part one (0:00–39:30) Part two (39:30–end) Additional Resources Bruce Longnecker, The Lost Letters of Pergamum Show Music Defender Inst...
Jun 22, 2020•59 min•Ep. 202
In this live episode, Tim and Jon interact with an audience in Dallas, Texas for the launch of a new series on how to read the New Testament letters. Letters make up much of the New Testament, and knowing how to view and interpret them is essential for seeing the story of Jesus woven through the New Testament. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps Part one (0:00–35:45) Part two (35:45–end) Show Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Memory Gospel by Moby Show produced by Dan Gummel a...
Jun 15, 2020•55 min•Ep. 201
In this special mid-week podcast episode, Tim and Jon address recent events in light of The Revelation. Listen in as they discuss the use of “word and testimony,” the meaning of Babylon, and the exposure of slavery in the book of Revelation. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps Part 1 (0:13:30) Part 2 (13:30-28:30) Part 3 (28:30-39:30) Part 4 (39:30-47:00) Part 5 (47:00-end) Additional Resources Richard Bauckham, “ The Economic Critique of Rome in Revelation 18 ,” p. 370-371. Bibl...
Jun 10, 2020•52 min•Ep. 200
Are these the end times? Why does the Bible use language of fiery judgment? And what is the mark of the beast? In this episode, Tim and Jon answer your questions about how to read apocalyptic literature. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps Does the Bible Predict the End of the World? (1:30) Are There Personal Apocalypses? (16:28) How Can You Tell a True Apocalypse? (24:20) Has Every Follower of Jesus had an Apocalypse? (30:14) Is There a Link Between Apocalyptic and Test Narrativ...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 199
The book of Revelation is full of symbols and images that are confusing when we remove them from the context of the Hebrew Bible. But if we understand the context, community, and nature of apocalyptic literature, the text can reshape the way we see the world. In this final episode of our series How to Read Apocalyptic Literature, Tim and Jon look at the book of Revelation. View full show notes from this episode → Additional Resources Michael Gorman, Reading Revelation Responsibly , p. 64. Melody...
Jun 01, 2020•54 min•Ep. 198
The opening pages of the Bible show us God’s good plan to rule with humanity as his image in heaven and on earth. Later characters in the story experience apocalyptic moments where they glimpse this ideal world and gain perspective to bring comfort and challenge to the world. Listen in as Tim and Jon discuss how this all points us to Jesus. View full show notes from this episode → Additional Resources Heaven and Earth Podcast Series More on the divine counsel in podcast episode Spiritual Warfare...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 197
Our dreams are often filled with strange images. What happens when a prophet, steeped in the Scriptures, receives a dream from God? The resulting imagery is packed with hyperlinks to the Hebrew Bible. In this episode, Tim and Jon begin discussing Revelation and tracing these visions through the rest of the Bible. View full show notes from this episode → Additional Resources Richard Bauckham, The Theology of the Book of Revelation Our video Temple Show Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Memorie...
May 18, 2020•38 min•Ep. 196
Are the Gospel accounts apocalyptic? In this episode, Tim and Jon break down the use of the word apocalypse in the ancient Jewish world and highlight examples from the Gospel accounts and the life of Paul. View full show notes from this episode → Show Music Defender Instrumental by Tents White Oak by dryhope My Room Becomes the Sea by Sleepy Fish Show produced by Dan Gummel. Powered and distributed by Simplecast....
May 11, 2020•40 min•Ep. 195
The Bible is filled with key moments that hinge on dreams. How did people in the Bible understand these moments, and what can we learn from them? In this episode, Tim and Jon have a fascinating conversation about the nature of apocalyptic dreams and visions in the Bible. View full show notes from this episode → Show Music Defender Instrumental by Tents After Dark by Sugi.wa My Room Becomes the Sea by Sleepy Fish Cold Weather Kids by Aerocity Show produced by Dan Gummel Powered and distributed by...
May 04, 2020•53 min•Ep. 194
Is this the apocalypse? Tim and Jon begin a new series, How to Read Apocalyptic Literature. They’ll be talking about the COVID-19 pandemic and how the Bible opens our eyes and changes us in our present moment. Want to share how you're experiencing this present crisis as an apocalypse? Send us an email at [email protected]. View full show notes from this episode → Additional Resources Son of Man Podcast Series Show Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Snacks by No Spirit Yesterday on Repea...
Apr 27, 2020•55 min•Ep. 193
Why didn’t Paul use more parables? Is the parable of the four soils about salvation, or something else? In this episode, Tim and Jon answer these and other excellent audience questions on the parables of Jesus. View full show notes from this episode → Additional Resources Richard Bauckham, “The Rich Man and Lazarus: The Parable and the Parallels,” New Testament Studies 37, no. 2 (1991), 225–246. Tim Mackie, “How We Listen [Parables of the Kingdom],” Blackhawk Church, July 24, 2011. Show Music De...
Apr 23, 2020•52 min•Ep. 192
How do you determine the meaning of a parable? And how should you apply it to your life? In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss how to identify the meaning and significance of the parables of Jesus. View full show notes from this episode → Additional Resources Craig Blomberg, Interpreting the Parables Show Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Ocean Patio bu Philanthrope x Dayle Instrumental by Kaleidoscope Jumping off the Porch by Broke in Summer My Room Becomes The Sea by Sleepy Fish doing laundr...
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 191
In this episode, Tim and Jon talk about the first of three questions to help us become wise readers of the parables and gain insight from them. What symbols did Jesus weave in the parables—and which did he not? Join Tim and Jon for this fascinating discussion. View full show notes and images from this episode → Additional Resources Klyne Snodgrass, Stories with Intent: A Comprehensive Guide to the Parables of Jesus Craig Blomberg, Interpreting the Parables Amy Jill-Levine, Short Stories by Jesus...
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 190
The parables of Jesus force a choice for his listeners. Will they embrace the upside-down value system of the Kingdom of God, or will they refuse to participate in the party? In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss two additional themes of the parables. View full show notes and images from this episode → Show Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Late Night Driving by Broke In Summer Morning Station by Tokyo Music Walker Collages by Sleepy Fish Show produced by Dan Gummel Powered and distributed by ...
Apr 06, 2020•53 min•Ep. 189
Jesus often used parables as a means of indirect communication to critique and dismantle his listener’s views of the world in order to show them the true nature of God’s Kingdom. In this episode, Tim and Jon talk about the role of the parables in persuading listeners through subversive critique. View full show notes from this episode → Additional Resources Klyne Snodgrass, Stories with Intent , 8-9. Robert Farrar Capon, Kingdom, Grace, Judgment in the Parables of Jesus , 5-7. Our video, How to R...
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 188
Many of Jesus’ parables sound oddly similar to the parables of the prophets. This isn’t coincidence. Jesus saw himself as fulfilling the role of a prophet to Israel’s leaders. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss the parables as part of Jesus’ prophetic role to Israel. View full show notes and images from this episode → Additional Resources Craig L. Blomberg, Interpreting the Parables . N. T. Wright, Jesus and the Victory of God , 180-181. Show Music Third Floor by Greyflood Conversation by Brok...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 187
In this interview with Dr. Carmen Imes, Tim and Jon discuss the command, “Do not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.” What does this mean? Carmen discusses how many people miss the point of this commandment all about who we are and what we’re called to do. View full show notes and images from this episode → This month, we launched Classroom—free online graduate-level courses from BibleProject. Learn more and sign up for the beta at bibleproject.com/learn Resources Carmen Imes, Bearing Go...
Mar 19, 2020•56 min•Ep. 186
View full show notes and images from this episode → Resources N. T. Wright, Simply Jesus: A New Vision of Who He Was, What He Did, and Why He Matters , 87-88. Our video on How to Read the Parables of Jesus Show Music: Defender Instrumental by Tents When I Was A Boy by Tokyo Music Walker Oyasumi by Smith the Mister Velocities by Sleepy Fish Show Produced by Dan Gummel. Learn more about BibleProject at bibleproject.com. Powered and distributed by Simplecast....
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 185
View full show notes and images from this episode → Watch our video on the Tree of Life. Resources: Dr. Crispin Fletcher-Louis Jewish Apocalyptic and Apocalypticism Show Music: Defender Instrumental: Tents Show Produced by Dan Gummel Powered and distributed by Simplecast....
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 184
View full show notes and images from this episode → Watch our video on the Tree of Life. Take our first class for free at classroom.bible Resources R. Riesner, “Archeology and Geography,” ed. Joel B. Green, Jeannine K. Brown, and Nicholas Perrin, Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels , Second Edition , 55. Music Defender Instrumental: Tents Scream Pilots: Moby Ambedo: Too North Reminiscing: No Spirit Chillhop daydreams 2 Show produced by Dan Gummel. Powered and distributed by Simplecast....
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 183
View full show notes from this episode → Watch our Tree of Life video. Resources R. T. France, The Gospel of Matthew Leon Morris, The Gospel according to Matthew Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Show produced by Dan Gummel. Powered and distributed by Simplecast....
Feb 24, 2020•52 min•Ep. 181
King David sets up a new Eden in Jerusalem, but the people continue to set up false Edens in high places. How will God respond, and when will he raise up the seed who will usher in a new Eden? The book of Isaiah brings these themes together and points us to God’s answer. View full show notes and images from this episode → Resources Holiness (theme video) Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Euk's First Race by David Gummel All Night by Unwritten Stories For When It's Warmer by Sleepy Fish Show p...
Feb 17, 2020•53 min•Ep. 180
The story of Moses repeats key themes from the stories of the garden, Noah, and Abraham. Moses and Israel both face tests before trees on high places, and Moses takes the act of sacrifice one step further. Listen in as Tim and Jon discuss Moses and the s’neh tree. View full show notes and images from this episode → Show Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Sundown by Aarbor x Aarigod Daylight by Jay Someday Coniferous by Kupla Show produced by Dan Gummel and Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed b...
Feb 10, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 179
Why are moments of testing on high places often accompanied by sacrifice in the Bible? Why does the Eden story seem ambiguous about the number of trees in the garden? Were humans mortal when they were placed in the garden? Tim and Jon respond to these questions and more in this question and response episode. View full show notes and images from this episode → Music Defender Instrumental by Tents Show produced by Dan Gummel. Powered and distributed by Simplecast....
Feb 03, 2020•37 min•Ep. 178
Noah and Abraham both face important tests before a tree on a high place. Their obedience and sacrifice opens the door for mercy and blessing, and their stories point us to a future hope of one who will overcome the tree of knowing good and bad and restore humanity. Listen in as Tim and Jon discuss Noah, Abraham, and their moments of decision at trees on high places. View full show notes and images from this episode → Resources Why Did God Ask Abraham to Sacrifice Isaac? Blog by Andy Patton Musi...
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 177
