In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Seth Postell—a dedicated scholar, Academic Dean at Israel College of the Bible, and Messianic Jew—to explore how a careful reading of the Torah and the Hebrew Bible transforms our understanding of the Law of Moses and its role in God's plan of salvation through the Messiah. Through a deep dive into biblical languages, Seth shows how nuances in the Hebrew text—from the debate over Psalm 2:12 to the controversial passage in Isaiah 7:14—reveal layers of meaning that many modern translations overlook.

Together, they unpack how the Torah’s structure—its interplay of blessings and curses, narrative arcs, and prophetic poetry—not only tells the ancient story of Moses and Israel but also points forward to the Messiah. Whether you’re a student of biblical languages, a theology enthusiast, or someone seeking to see Scripture in a new light, this conversation offers compelling insights into the life-changing power of understanding God’s Word in its original language.

⚠ Audio Disclaimer: Some portions of this episode have been restored to improve clarity. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Don’t Miss the Next Episode:

A second part with Seth Postell is coming soon, but next, we’ll be exploring migration in Acts with Paul Wilson.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction and Opening Remarks
01:36 – Meet Seth Postell: Scholar, Teacher, and Messianic Jew
04:58 – A Journey of Faith: Seth’s Path into Biblical Studies
09:39 – Unlocking Scripture: How Biblical Languages Deepen Faith
11:34 – Decoding Psalm 2:12: A Hebrew Perspective on Messianic Prophecy
18:54 – Re-examining Isaiah 7:14: Virgin or Young Woman? Unpacking ‘Alma’
27:07 – Unlocking the Torah: Narrative, Prophecy, and the Promise of Redemption
35:18 – Grace and Salvation in the Torah: Bridging Mosaic Law and New Covenant Faith
39:54 – Blessings, Curses, and Redemption: The Poetic Cycle of Divine Promise
43:56 – Paul’s Affirmation of the Law: Bridging Old Testament Narrative with the Gospel
46:33 – Empowering Your Faith: Practical Steps to Embrace Biblical Languages

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biblical languages, New Testament, Old Testament, Christ, bible study, Relationship with God, learn biblical languages, Biblical Theology, Christianity, Covenants, New covenant, old covenant, language acquisition, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew.