We start our Bible study in Psalm 113 and use it as a launching pad to other conversations! Ancient Near East Cosmology. What does the name of the LORD mean? How does modern science impact our interpretation of Scripture? The Hebrew of Psalm 113. The strong connection between Psalm 113 and the Song of Hannah in 1 Samuel 2 How caring for the poor is important to God. WHERE TO FIND US Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqY...
Aug 08, 2022•36 min•Ep. 38
Keith Pinckney is the podcast host of the Windows and Mirrors bible podcast and is a PhD student at the University of St. Andrews. Keith is an engaging communicator and a relentless researcher with a drive to reach others. He is passionate about biblical research and teaching that impacts real communities. Keith is particularly interested in inner-biblical exegesis. We talk about a number of topics How Keith first got interested in studying the Old Testament Keith’s passion for modeling sound bi...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 37
Chad Bird shares devotional insights from deep research of the life of Jacob in his latest book “Limping with God: Jacob and the Old Testament Guide to Messy Discipleship.” Chad shows how Jacob and his family are highly relatable, and uses them as a launching pad into discussions about discipleship. Chad’s engagement with the text, his spiritual reflection, and writing ability makes the story of Jacob come to life. Our interview gives you a taste of what he does in his newest book. Link to book:...
Jul 11, 2022•59 min•Ep. 36
How significant is the Year of Jubilee within its ancient Near East Context? The ideas of justice and social justice are critical now and in the Hebrew Bible. What do these ideas look like for the authors of the HB and their neighbors? We discuss this topic with Noah Green, one of Nathan French's students, who wrote his senior paper on this topic. We talk about1. Incorporating ANE into Hebrew Bible Studies2. Justice and righteousness in Hebrew and other ANE languages3. What justice looked like i...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 35
We discuss one of the monumental scenes in the story of 1 and 2 Kings. We talk about a number of topics such as the big picture story of Kings, politics in the ancient Near East, why Cain killed Abel, and the characters of Rehoboam and Jeroboam. WHERE TO FIND US Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsights Webs...
Jun 13, 2022•52 min
We answer a listener question who wanted to hear about Samson in a deeper than the typical retellings of Samson's life. We talk about the context of Samson within the book of Judges as a whole and then we discuss some of the fascinating parts of his life that we don't hear about as often such as his amazing birth narrative, the meaning of his name, how a lion attack is a microcosm of his life, and much more. WHERE TO FIND US Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://w...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 33
David shares his story about how he, an Orthodox Jew, got into Jewish Christian Relations. He has spent over two decades in this field doing everything from teaching to humanitarian work. We discuss why there has been a historical rift between Jews and Christians. David gives his take on how he views the Holy Spirit. Lastly, David shares his most recent project with us: Your Sabbath Invitation. You can learn more about this on his website. David's "Your Sabbath Invitation": https://www.yoursabba...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 32
What does the Hebrew of the Psalms teach us about how to approach the Psalms? Dr. Jonathan Kline speaks with wisdom about not just the Psalms but also on learning, teaching, and life. Jonathan is not just a great scholar is but an excellent editor. Jonathan is a true professional in the field and handles conversations with wisdom and kindness that makes him easy to listen to and fascinating to learn from. In this episode, he covers a number of topics ranging from sound play in Hebrew, the value ...
May 02, 2022•57 min•Ep. 31
Jacob has a mysterious encounter with a figure in the middle of the night that is a key event in his life. The story is ambiguous about who he wrestles. Dr. Daniel Bunn did his PhD Dissertation on the topic and shared his research with us in this episode. Prefer YouTube? Check out the YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/mf9manVkMuY Daniel Bunn's "The Good Book Podcast" WHERE TO FIND US Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights Audio Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qgQpz5xgv...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 30
Dr. Pete Myers talks about his most recent project: A Hebrew Reader for the Psalms: 40 Beloved Texts. Pete read 40 of the Psalms comparing every word between two manuscripts, analyzing every word down to not just to the vowels but also the diacritical marks. This kind of research leads to excellent insights that he shares with us in this episode. Pete approaches his scholarship and teaching with passion, energy, and precision. Pete also has experience working in the Anglican Church and shares so...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 29
Lenore Mullican grew up in Israel from the mid 40s to the mid 50s as a missionary kid. She was a nurse in Gaza during the 70s before moving to the US to teach modern and Biblical Hebrew for over 30 years. Matthew and Nathan both learned Hebrew from Lenore who they call "Morah" (the Hebrew word for teacher). She has been a mentor to countless students about how to walk faithfully with God and family, leaving a legacy for many. Lenore is full of stories, wisdom, and is an excellent professor and s...
Mar 21, 2022•56 min•Ep. 28
I introduce our new permanent Cohost, Dr. Nathan French. We discuss the heart and vision of where we are going.We have a website! Check it out here to learn more about us and a “one stop shop” that makes sharing our content easy. We have links to all of our content platforms there.You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/support Join the Hebrew Bible Book Club https...
Mar 07, 2022•27 min•Ep. 27
See below for info about how to get Netanel’s Hebrew Alphabet course for free!Netanel Barak is an Israeli who has been teaching Biblical Hebrew to people all over the world for well over a decade. Netanel has an infectious joy for life and Scripture that pours into everything he does. In addition to teaching Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic, Netanel is a husband, father of 6 children, the cantor at his local synagogue, and Co Captain of the Mazkeret-Batyah Silverbacks American Football Team in Israel...
Feb 21, 2022•51 min•Ep. 26
What are the rewards of learning Biblical Hebrew? Catherine McDowell gives substantive, meaningful answers and examples. Some responses to this question can unfortunately become technical, vague, or shallow. McDowell’s book gives real examples from a depth of academic knowledge, but delivers the information in an engaging and clear way.If you are studying or teaching Biblical Hebrew, this is a must have. Even if you don’t know Hebrew well, this is a resource with plenty of insights to learn from...
Feb 07, 2022•42 min•Ep. 25
I interview Nathan French (Ph.D. Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near East) about his Ph.D. Dissertation on the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. He shares the history of how the tree has been interpreted, walks us through his research strategy, and then shares his unique contribution to this area of research. He traces the phrase "knowledge of good and evil" throughout the Hebrew Bible and ancient Near East to show how Genesis 2-3 is about more than just "God told Adam and Eve not to do some...
Jan 17, 2022•58 min•Ep. 24
In this episode I read Genesis 12 in Hebrew and in English. Instead of just listening to your "chapter of the day" in English, you can listen to it in Hebrew and in English along with some thoughts that I have on the chapter. Whether you just enjoy hearing the sound of the Hebrew language, are learning Hebrew, or are excellent at Hebrew, this is an episode that you will enjoy. In this chapter I talk about the biggest problem of Abraham's story that goes almost completely unnoticed. I give credit...
Jan 03, 2022•26 min•Ep. 22
We take a short break from focusing on the Hebrew Bible to have a great conversation with Dr. Jeff Voth about his new book about one of the greatest influencers of the last century: C.S. Lewis!"Why Lewis?: Seven Reasons Why C. S. Lewis is the Second Most Influential Author in Modern Christian History" by Dr. Jeff Voth.Dr. Voth is a Professor of Practical Ministry at Oral Roberts University. He holds a Doctorate of Ministry-Leadership in Community Spiritual Formation from Denver Seminary, a Maste...
Oct 04, 2021•43 min•Ep. 21
Dr. Chris Dost is a biblical scholar, language expert, and pastor. He has a gift for discussing incredibly complicated (but important!) topics in Biblical scholarship in a clear way without sacrificing depth. Our conversation covers a number of topics: languages, Targums, BHQ (the newest immense project of comparing Hebrew and translation language manuscripts of the Old Testament), and more. If you want a deep dive into these subjects, this conversation will do that and get you interested for mo...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 20
Dr. Nathan French has a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near East from the University of Aberdeen. He has spent his entire academic career studying or teaching on these subjects. Dr. French is passionate about guiding his students through the geographical, cultural, and historical context of the Hebrew Bible. A fun fact that might make you feel jealous: he received his masters degree from Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel. In this episode we talk about: His journey from being an under...
Sep 06, 2021•58 min•Ep. 20
Dr. Sonya Cronin has a PhD in Religions of Western Antiquity, focusing on Biblical Studies. She is also a huge fan of fantasy literature. Sonya taught one of the most popular courses at Florida State University: Religion and 20th Century Fantasy Literature. A truer lover of stories, Sonya brings everything from Tolkien to the Bible to life. In our conversation Sonya talks about: How she grew up as a Hindu before encountering the Bible. Why and how engaging great fantasy stories helps us be bette...
Aug 23, 2021•56 min•Ep. 19
Josh is back for part 2! Josh did his undergraduate degree in Ministry. He is currently the Director of Education at a church in Tulsa and is working on a masters degree in Biblical Literature.Josh and I continue our conversation from last time about Psalm 42-43. We pick up where we left off at 42:5 and finish all the way through Psalm 43. In this episode, we discuss the structure of the poem, the rich imagery within, and nuances in the Hebrew language and culture.To close off the episode, I rea...
Feb 22, 2021•47 min•Ep. 18
I bring in a new co-host for this episode!Josh did his undergraduate degree in Ministry. He is currently the Director of Education at a church in Tulsa and is working on a masters degree in Biblical Literature.0:00-16:59 Intro, Proverbs glitch on tablet, Apocalyptic literature, Josh’s love of Abraham Heschel, and a tease for my masters thesis that I’m writing.17:00-End Psalm 42-43--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/support Join the Hebrew Bible Book Club...
Feb 10, 2021•49 min•Ep. 17
Star Wars Episode 3 Revenge of the Sith has a fantastic scene with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker that powerfully illustrates how heroes in the Hebrew Bible work, especially the first hope figure of the Bible: Cain.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/support Join the Hebrew Bible Book Club https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL...
Nov 23, 2020•17 min•Ep. 16
I interview Chad Bird about his new book “Unveiling Mercy: 365 Daily Devotions Based on Insights from Old Testament Hebrew.” Chad is a Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew. He holds master’s degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College. He has contributed articles to Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Modern Reformation, The Federalist, Lutheran Forum, and other journals and websites. He ...
Nov 09, 2020•52 min•Ep. 15
Why is Jesus’ name “Jesus”? The meaning of His name leads us straight to the heart of the Gospel.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/support Join the Hebrew Bible Book Club https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Podcast Platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2268028/share Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_h...
Nov 02, 2020•20 min•Ep. 14
If Exodus was a 2 hour movie, most Christians only watch the first 45 minutes. As you can imagine, that creates some problems for learning what this story is all about. In this episode, I talk about three ideas that are important for understanding the big picture story of Exodus and how it impacts our lives. HBI Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsHBI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsights--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew979...
Oct 12, 2020•21 min•Ep. 13
Psalm 113 is one of my new favorite Psalms! This Psalm takes us on a tour of the universe to show us how awesome God is, but then it takes an unexpected turn to highlight one of the most important character traits of God: loving the people in the lowest places of society. This poem leads to me awe of God, inspires me to love like never before, and fills me with God's love for us.HBI Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsHBI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsights--- ...
Sep 21, 2020•21 min•Ep. 12
I talk with New Testament and Judaic Origins of Christianity scholar, Katia Motzeva-Gutierrez, about the parable of the Good Samaritan. The only thing better than a story that you don't know is a story that you think you know. That's how I felt when I first heard Katia talk about the Good Samaritan. I knew in that moment that I had to have her on the show. We only scratch the surface in this conversation. If you want to learn more from her, you can find Katia's content at "Scripture in Context" ...
Sep 07, 2020•32 min•Ep. 11
I talk with guest, Jonathan Finley, who is passionate about showing how the Old and New Testament is a unified story. We talk about some fascinating research that he has done about how the resurrection story of Jesus is connected to the Garden of Eden. If you love an in depth Bible study, this is for you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/support Join the Hebrew Bible Book Club https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Patreon: htt...
Aug 24, 2020•35 min•Ep. 10
One of the benefits of understanding the Hebrew Bible is that we are able to see more depth and meaning in New Testament stories. Peter’s “Food Nightmare” is one of those stories! We talk about Peter’s famous vision, food laws, and its connection to outreach. In the end I talk about how we can use our gifts to create a better community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/support Join the Hebrew Bible Book Club https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsight...
Aug 10, 2020•22 min•Ep. 9
