Best Chad Delaney Podcasts (2026)

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100. Encountering Jesus in the Book of Psalms (Chad Bird) 56:35

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The Book of Psalms is far more than ancient poetry—it’s the prayerbook of the Church and a vital guide for encountering Jesus. In this episode, we interview Chad Bird, author and scholar who specializes in teaching the Old Testament to Christians. We ask a variety of questions related to his newest book "Untamed Prayers." We explore why the Psalms …

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99. Hebrew language insights from Psalm 1 1:04:11

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Read the Bible in Hebrew with Matthew: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights Psalm 1 is rich with meaning, and reading it in Hebrew brings out layers we often miss. In this episode, Matthew (MA in Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) walks through key Hebrew language insights that deepen our understanding of this foundational psalm. We …

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98. Rediscovering the Dead Sea Scrolls with Dr. Andrew Perrin 1:14:07

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The Dead Sea Scrolls are one of the most fascinating and important archaeological discoveries for understanding the world of the Bible. In this episode, we sit down with Dead Sea Scrolls scholar, Dr. Andrew Perrin, to explore the rich and complex world of these ancient texts. From the famous Isaiah Scroll and the commentary on Habakkuk to Aramaic d…

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97. Worship After Liberation: Hebrew analysis of "serve/worship" with explanation (Pt 2 Exodus 15-40) 1:05:12

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What happens after Israel escapes Egypt? In part two of our exploration of “service” in Exodus, Matthew Delaney and Dr. Nathan French pick up where the story left off—moving from liberation to covenant, from slavery to worship. We trace the development of this theme through key moments in Exodus 15–40, including the image of God vs. the images of i…

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96. What ‘Serve’ Really Means in Exodus: Hebrew analysis with explanation (Pt 1 Exodus 1-14) 1:07:38

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What does it really mean to “serve” in the book of Exodus? In this episode, Matthew Delaney and Dr. Nathan French explore how a single Hebrew word weaves through the early chapters of Exodus—from Israel’s oppression under Pharaoh to their calling to worship Yahweh. By tracing this vocabulary across key moments in Exodus 1–14, we uncover a powerful …

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95. Beyond Foretelling: The Diverse Roles of Biblical Prophets with Dr. Todd Hibbard 1:01:00

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Dive into the diverse roles of biblical prophets with Dr. Todd Hibbard. In this episode, we discuss his book "Prophets and Prophecy," examining the phenomenological aspects of prophecy and its implications for economic and legal criticisms in ancient Israel and Judah. Dr. Hibbard also connects these insights to modern Christian perspectives and the…

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94. Why the Book of 1 Enoch matters for Christians 55:36

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Read 1 Enoch with us in the Hebrew Bible Book Club: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights In today's episode, we explore the significance of the Book of 1 Enoch and its impact on early Christian thought. Although most Christians today do not consider this book canonical, 1 Enoch offers valuable insights into Jewish eschatology and its influen…

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93. When Saints Sin...Evaluating Characters in the Hebrew Bible 47:27

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Read 1 Enoch with us in the Hebrew Bible Book Club: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights In today’s episode, we tackle an important question: How should we evaluate biblical characters? Are they flawless heroes, irredeemable villains, or something more complex? We explore how to move beyond simplistic views by looking at the actual text and …

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92. Making a Hebrew Dictionary: Bobby Duke’s Journey and Insights 59:47

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Join a Hebrew language cohort with Matthew Delaney: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights In today’s episode, we chat with Bobby about his fascinating journey into the world of biblical languages and dive deep into his work on a Hebrew dictionary. What inspired him to create it? How do we understand Hebrew words beyond the Bible? And what’s t…

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91. Proverbs 30: Agur’s Humor, Genius, and Wisdom with Alexander Kirk 1:16:06

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Enroll in the "What is Biblical Wisdom" Video Course: https://hebrewbibleinsights.teachable.com/p/biblicalwisdom In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Alexander Kirk to explore his book, Agur's Wisdom and the Coherence of Proverbs 30. Who is Agur, and why does he stand out as an eccentric genius? What can we learn about wisdom literature from th…

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90. Going Deeper with Biblical Hebrew: Interview with Dr. Chip Hardy and Dr. Matthew McAffee 1:05:05

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Enroll in the "What is Biblical Wisdom" Video Course: https://hebrewbibleinsights.teachable.com/p/biblicalwisdom We interview the authors of a new intermediate Hebrew grammar: “Going Deeper with Biblical Hebrew.” Dr. Chip Hardy and Dr. Matthew McAffee give insights and methods for how students can learn during the unique intermediate phase of the H…

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89. The Relationship Between Wisdom and the Torah with Rabbi Chaim Eisen 1:08:21

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In this episode Rabbi Eisen shares insights about the connections and differences between Torah and Wisdom in the Hebrew Bible. Rabbi Chaim Eisen is joining us from Israel! He has been teaching, editing, and publishing on the Hebrew Bible, Talmud, Midrash, Medieval Jewish Philosophy, and more for over 40 years. In this episode, we talk about the re…

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88. What is Biblical Wisdom? (HBI first ever video course!) 53:47

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What is Biblical wisdom? Wisdom is such an important topic of life, and it is critical to think about this biblically. In this special episode, Dr. Nathan French asks Matthew Delaney (MA Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) questions about the first ever Hebrew Bible Insights video course. Matthew shares why he created the course, the methodo…

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87. Order and Meaning from the Writings/Ketuvim of the Hebrew Bible with Rabbi Chaim Eisen 1:20:34

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Rabbi Chaim Eisen is joining us from Israel! He has been teaching, editing, and publishing on the Hebrew Bible, Talmud, Midrash, Medieval Jewish Philosophy, and more for over 40 years. In this episode, we talk about the third section of the Hebrew Bible called the “Ketuvim” or the “Writings.” The order of the books of the Hebrew Bible are very diff…

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86. A Deep Dive into the Discourse of the Deluge with Dr. Douglas K. Smith 59:05

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Dr. Douglas K. Smith gives a presentation based on his PhD dissertation in which he does a blended discourse analysis of the flood account in both the Hebrew Masoretic Text (MT) and Greek Septuagint (LXX). His goal is to validate a holistic methodology that can 1) discern the structure, coherence, and communicative purpose of the discourse and 2) c…

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85. Surprising wisdom in Exodus and implications for our lives today 29:38

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What does the Bible have to say about wisdom? Matthew Delaney (MA Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) discusses a part of Scripture where the English word for wisdom might not show up even though the Hebrew word does appear. This teaching has implications for how we understand Exodus, how we approach career, and has a challenging and encoura…

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84. Chad Bird - Hitchhiking with Prophets: a Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament 59:28

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We have a conversation with Chad Bird inspired by his new book “Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament.” How do we summarize the Hebrew Bible in a way that is engaging and helpful? How do read difficult Psalms? How do we see Christ in the Hebrew Bible? We talk about all of this and more in today’s episode…

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83. Hebrew Language Insights from Habakkuk 3: Storm, Covenant, and Trust 46:30

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Habakkuk 3 is one of the most unique chapters of all the poetic prophets in the Hebrew Bible. The content and literary genre are both unexpected twists in this powerful book. Matthew Delaney (MA Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) shares Hebrew language insights from this chapter, reading the chapter in Hebrew along with his own translation …

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82. Judgment and Salvation: A Rhetorical-Critical Reading of Noah's Flood in Genesis (Dr. Dustin Burlet) 1:01:44

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Is the Flood more about “Salvation” or “Judgment”? Dr. Dustin Burlet has researched and published on this question. Following the methodology of rhetorical criticism, Dustin explores the rhetoric of the flood story in its ancient Near Eastern context to explore this question. Dustin G. Burlet is an instructor at Millar College of the Bible in Winni…

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81. The Hebrew Manuscripts of Ben Sira with Dr. Panc Beentjes 1:07:02

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In this episode, we explore the Book of Ben Sira with Dr. Panc Beentjes, who shares the importance and nuance of studying the Hebrew manuscripts of the book. He provides an overview of Ben Sira’s significance, discusses the unique introduction by Ben Sira’s grandson, and explains the importance of the Hebrew manuscripts. Dr. Beentjes also touches o…

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80. Making Sense of David, Uriah, and Bathsheba - Academic Paper by Dr. Nathan French with Discussion 1:00:30

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Want to read the Hebrew Bible with Dr. Nathan French and Matthew Delaney? Join the Hebrew Bible Book Club: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights How do we make sense of not only the story of David and Bathsheba, but also the number of scenes that ensue after involving a number a difficult passages relating to David? Dr. Nathan French (PhD Heb…

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79. Bridging the Testaments: The History and Theology of God's People in the Second Temple Period (Dr. George Athas) 1:08:48

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Join the Hebrew Bible Book Club: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights What happened during the approximately 400 years “between the old and new testaments?” Dr. George Athas dispels the myth of the “400 years of silence” that unfortunately breaks apart the flow of the continues Biblical story. George shares insights from his new book “Bridgi…

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78. The Divine Council in the Book of Job 1:00:49

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Job is one of the most profound and controversial books of the Hebrew Bible. The Hebrew language of its 39 chapters of poetry is the most difficult to understand of the whole corpus of the Hebrew Bible. Yet it is the 3 chapters of narrative that have garnered the most attention - and understandably so - because of a rare setting: the divine council…

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77. Hebrew Language Insights from Habakkuk 2: Vision, Covenant, and the Flood 48:47

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What are some Hebrew language insights from Habakkuk 2? This chapter has famous verses and some hidden gems. Matthew Delaney (MA Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) shares some insights from this chapter that are rooted in the original language. All insights are shared in such a way that people of any (or no) level of Hebrew can engage with.…

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76. Making Sense of Ezekiel: Interview with Dr. Donna Petter (Gospel Coalition Commentary) 1:02:01

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How do we make sense of Ezekiel? Our guest, Dr. Donna Petter, answers a number of questions about this important book. How do we make sense of graphic and violent sections in the book? What is the big picture structure of the book? Donna gives great insights into the intentionality of the design of the book between its two halves as well as a progr…

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75. Hebrew Language Insights from the Burden of Habakkuk (Habakkuk 1) 47:17

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What are some of the most interesting Hebrew language insights from Habakkuk 1? In this episode Matthew Delaney (MA Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) shares a variety of insights from this chapter of the Hebrew Bible. Everything is shared in such a way that people with no knowledge of Hebrew will be able to benefit from this. Those who wan…

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74. Jonathan Finley: Biblical Crossroads - Jacob in Hosea's Rhetoric 55:46

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Why does Jacob the Patriarch show up in Hosea 12? Hosea makes a number of comparisons between Israel and Jacob the Patriarch in Genesis. On the surface, some of these moments in the rhetoric are confusing. Our podcast guest, Jonathan Finley, wrote his Masters Thesis on this topic. Jonathan shares a number of insightful thoughts on the flow of the r…

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73. Hebrew Language Insights from Isaiah 7-8 1:04:19

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Isaiah 7-8 are chapters that contain some of the most enduring and influential words of prophecy of the Hebrew Bible. What insights can be gained by reading these chapters in Hebrew? In this episode, Matthew (M.A. Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) shares a variety of interesting and meaningful ideas from reading this section of Isaiah in H…

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72. "Write the vision and make it plain..." From Questioning to Awe through Faith 1:00:21

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One of the most popular verses about "vision" that is used in teaching about personal and group vision statements is Habakkuk 2:2, but what is the original context of this verse? Understanding what is meant by "vision" both generally and specifically in the book of Habakkuk is essential to not taking this verse out of context. Unfortunately, Habakk…

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71. "Where there is no vision..." The Sage-Prophet in the Scripture and Vision Statements Out of Context 56:00

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What is the context for the famous verse "Where there is no vision, the people perish"? Is this Biblical support for company and personal vision and mission statements? Or is something else going on here? We dive into the context of this verse within the book of Proverbs, analyze the Hebrew language of the text, and talk about the dynamic of the fu…

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70. The Seed of David and the Servant Leadership of God: a Surprising Christmas Bible Study 56:35

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Samuel has a surprising connection to Christmas. Church lectionaries during Advent are filled with prophets like Isaiah, yet 2 Samuel 7 makes its way into the lineup. Why? Whether or not you are interested in this chapter’s connections to Christmas, 2 Samuel 7 is a pivotal passage for the plot of the Hebrew Bible. Themes of dynasty, presence, serva…

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69: The Context of the Emmanuel Prophecy in Isaiah 29:31

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What is the actual context behind the famous verse about the virgin giving birth to a son named “Emanuel”? This line comes from Isaiah, and the context opens up deeper layers of meaning. In this episode Matthew (M.A. Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) shares the story of Isaiah 7-8 and teaches the difference between “prediction fulfillment”…

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68. Prophets, Power, & Paradoxes: Insights from Micah 29:44

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Micah 3 contains a passage that challenges hypocritical prophets. The Hebrew language of this chapter is biting and intense. What follows this section of judgment is an unexpected message hope. Micah 3-4 is a great section of the prophets that illustrates two important themes of the prophets of the Hebrew Bible. Matthew (M.A. Biblical Literature an…

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67. Dr. Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer: Making Sense of the Hebrew Prophets 1:00:27

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How do we make sense of the Hebrew Prophets? The Latter Prophets of Isaiah-Malachi are some of the most enduring books of the Hebrew Bible. While this literature is full of meaning, these books can be some of the most difficult to understand. We interviewed a scholar on the prophets to learn more about how to approach this part of Scripture. Lena-S…

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66. Dr. Matthieu Richelle - Interpreting Israel's Scriptures: A Practical Guide to the Exegesis of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament 1:06:24

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How do we do responsible and holistic exegesis of the Hebrew Bible? What are principles and methods that we can apply reasonably and consistently? In this unique interview, Dr. Matthieu Richelle wrote responses to questions that we sent him about his book on the subject. In this episode we share our correspondence with him and also share our own th…

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65. Gary Schnittjer: "Old Testament Narrative Books: the Israel Story" 1:03:12

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Making sense of narrative books of the Hebrew Bible. We interview Dr. Gary Schnittjer about his latest book and questions related to narrative books of the Hebrew Bible. See below for episode timestamps and information for the giveaway. Old Testament Narrative Books: the Israel Story: https://www.amazon.com/Old-Testament-Narrative-Books-Connections…

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64. Nephilim, Giants, and Divine Sonship 1:04:37

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Who are the Nephilim in Genesis 6? The answer to this question plays a key role for the plot of the Hebrew Bible. This rabbit hole is deep and fascinating. Our journey takes us to comparing ancient manuscripts, analyzing Hebrew text, and exploring the Mesopotamian tradition of divine beings and a flood. The conversation finishes with how this topic…

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63. Dr. Iosif Zhakevich: Commentary on Zechariah 54:46

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Iosif Zhakevich about his new commentary on the book of Zechariah. See more about Iosif below. Link to Iosif’s book: https://www.gracebooks.com/zechariah-motc.html We talk about a number of topics Nathan and Iosif share memories studying at Hebrew University of Jerusalem together Iosif Zhakevich’s commentary on Zec…

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S4 Ep13: Final Grades 1:23:18

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"If animal trapped call 410-844-6286." - Baltimore, traditional Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Bubbles attempts suicide after confessing his part in Sherrod's death and is taken to rehab. Freamon begins to build his investigation and …

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S4 Ep12: That's Got His Own 1:06:02

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"That all there is to it?" - Bubbles Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Prez is rankled by Dukie's social promotion to high school after having become close to him. Omar orchestrates the theft of the Co-Op's shipment. Michael trains as an…

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S4 Ep11: A New Day 43:55

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"You play in dirt, you get dirty." - McNulty Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Carcetti faces a dilemma over a complaint from the minister against Herc. Carcetti galvanizes other departments into action with non-specific complaints. Rand…

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62. Dr. Hélène Dallaire: Women in the Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East 1:17:42

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What did the life of women actually look like during the time of the Hebrew Bible both in Israel and in the surrounding ancient Near East? Dr. Hélène Dallaire gives us a taste of her newest course that she teaches at Denver Seminary. Dr. Dallaire brings the world of the Hebrew Bible to life by giving vivid pictures of both the general life of women…

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S4 Ep10: Misgivings 50:13

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"World goin' one way, people another." - Poot Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Burrell's new mandate for quality of life arrests is met with civil disobedience and political maneuvering. Chris takes care of Michael's problem. Marlo has …

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S4 Ep9: Know Your Place 51:36

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"Might as well dump 'em, get another." - Proposition Joe Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Bubbles identifies a witness for Herc but Herc fails to return the favor by protecting him from his tormentor. Colvin offers an incentive to his c…

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61. Deuteronomy isn't just a book...it's a treaty: a Bible study on the form and message of Deuteronomy 55:55

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Deuteronomy has one of the most famous lines in all of Scripture that Jesus quotes as part of an answer to the question: "What is the greatest commandment?" The Shema is the core of a Jewish prayer that is one the of the oldest prayers in the world. Deuteronomy 6:4 and following are famous for good reason...but what is the entire book of Deuteronom…

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60. Psalm 1-2 Bible Study with JC from Bite Size Seminary: the Introduction to the Book of Psalms 49:42

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Introductions matter. They give purpose for the book, orient readers to the trajectory of the work, and show important themes. Unfortunately, many do not realize that Psalm 1 AND 2 together form the introduction to Psalms. This has major implications for how we approach this book.JC from Bite Size Seminry joins Matthew in a Bible Study on Psalm 1-2…

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59. The Story of the Torah - Interview with Gary Schnittjer about his new book: “Torah story, Second Edition: An apprenticeship on the Pentateuch” 58:06

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We interviewed Gary Schnittjer about his new book about the Torah “Torah story, Second Edition: An apprenticeship on the Pentateuch” We talk about a number of topics related to the Torah How the Torah is the foundation of the Bible and the foundation of the Gospel Misconceptions about the Torah Understanding the meaning of the Hebrew word for Torah…

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58. What did Adam, Eve, and Israel hear...the Sound, Thunder, or Voice of God? 1:00:41

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What is the voice of God and how does this impact the revelation of God? The Hebrew word קול can mean sound, voice, and even thunder. We trace this word through important stories in the Hebrew Bible to see what we can learn about God from this. What does קול mean in Genesis? What sound of God did Adam and Eve hear in the Garden of Eden? What does i…

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57. JC Schroeder: God, the Divine Council, and the Storm - A Bible Study on Psalm 29 (PLUS How to navigate the tension between devotions and academic Bible study) 57:24

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Our latest podcast guest is experienced in both academic teaching and practical ministry. JC Schroeder is a clear and peaceful communicator who has a gift for getting to the heart of the matter to touch the heart of people. He is an Instructor at The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism, a discipleship and ministry training ministry in the metro De…

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56. Getting a PhD in Hebrew Bible Studies and the value of deep learning for understanding Scripture 55:28

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Dr. Nathan French shares insights from his experience getting a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near East back in 2018. Nathan talks about how he felt called by God to pursue deep academic study. This leads us into a discussion about valuing the callings of others even if they are different from ours. Have you ever wanted to know what this jour…