Carmen Imes, author of 'Being God's Image,' discusses the meaning of the image of God and challenges common misconceptions, explores the relationship between the image of God and the image of Christ, emphasizes the communal dimensions of scripture, and explores the theological significance of Jesus' gender and the role of women in God's saving event.

Did Israel pass or fail God’s test at Mount Sinai? And what did Yahweh mean when he made Israel a “nation of priests”? In this episode, Tim and Jon talk with long-time friend and Hebrew Bible scholar Dr. Carmen Imes. Tim and Carmen share differing interpretive perspectives of the Exodus story, reminding us that the Bible is meant to be meditated upon and studied within a community.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (00:00-18:45)Part two (18:45-30:30)Part three (30:30-40:45)Part four (40:45-1:01:20)Referenced ResourcesBearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters, Carmen Joy ImesBaker Commentary on the Old TestamentGodly Fear or Ungodly Failure?: Hebrews 12 and the Sinai Theophanies, Michael KibbeThe Pentateuch as Narrative: A Biblical-Theological Commentary, John H. SailhamerAbraham's Silence: The Binding of Isaac, the Suffering of Job, and How to Talk Back to God, J. Richard MiddletonCarmen Joy Imes, “The Lost World of the Exodus: Functional Ontology and the Creation of a Nation,” For Us, but Not to Us: Essays on Creation, Covenant, and Context in Honor of John H. Walton, edited by Miglio, Reeder, Walton, and WayInterested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.You can experience the literary themes and movements we’re tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Show Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS“Levitate,” “Nostalgia,” and “Nice and Easy” by Junior StateShow produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. Podcast annotations for the BibleProject app by Hannah Woo and Ashlyn Heise.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Dr. Carmen Imes, an Associate Professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology and author of "Bearing God's Name," discusses the often-misunderstood commandment regarding bearing the Lord's name in vain. She challenges conventional thoughts and shares insights from biblical narratives. The conversation also delves into the controversial dynamics between David and Bathsheba, exploring issues of consent and power in their relationship. This examination urges listeners to rethink traditional interpretations and better understand the implications of these narratives today.

Hollywood is struggling. Fewer people are going to theaters, but this week saw the opening of two huge movies including Barbie. Can the movie revive Hollywood, or will its social commentary drive more Americans away? Florida’s anti-woke policy is now revising how its public schools teach history by saying enslaved people benefited from the skills they learned. What’s really behind the move to downplay the evil of slavery? Dr. Carmen Imes is back to discuss her new book “Being God’s Image.” She says the Bible has a radical message of human dignity and equality, but Christian communities often unknowingly undermine this ethic. Plus, Elon Musk rebrands Twitter, and scary stories from the beach. Patreon Bonus:  Getting Schooled - Trinity and Gender 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/86648271 0:00 - Intro   1:48 - Show Starts   2:35 - Theme Song   2:56 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at FaithfulCounseling.com/HOLYPOST   4:08 - Scary Stories from the Beach   10:57 - Barbenheimer and Conservative outrage over Hollywood   31:39 - Florida trying downplay slavery   45:12 - Twitter changing to X   51:40 - Sponsor - Center for Pastor Theologians Visit cptconference.com and use code HOLYPOST to get $10 off your registration fee to the Center for Pastor Theologians Conference   52:50 - Sponsor - AG1 To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST   54:20 - Interview Intro   59:56 - What it means to be God’s image   1:12:24 - What the Church gets wrong about the Image of God   1:22:00 - How Jesus is and isn’t the Image of God   1:30:43 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   ‘Barbie’ breaks box-office records while crushing right-wing outrage https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/23/opinions/barbie-movie-right-wing-opposition-obeidallah/index.html New Florida standards teach students that some Black people benefited from slavery because it taught useful skills https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/new-florida-standards-teach-black-people-benefited-slavery-taught-usef-rcna95418?utm_medium=10today.us.sat.rd.20230722.436.1&utm_source=email&utm_content=article&utm_campaign=email-2022   Twitter is turning into X. Analysts don’t see the treasure map. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/24/elon-musk-x-twitter-rebrand-logo/ Other resources:   Being God’s Image by Carmen Imes - https://amzn.to/44FTPGA   Bearing God’s name by Carmen Imes - https://amzn.to/3Obi3S9   Carmen Imes’ course on Seminary Now - https://seminarynow.co/being-gods-image   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.  

A Texas megachurch is facing criticism after a viral TikTok video showed a rehearsal of its Christmas production with drummers flying over the crowd on wires. The church says it’s simply offering its best to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Critics say it’s an extravagant violation of Jesus’ humble spirit. Who’s right? New data says Americans are far more isolated and lonely than ever before, and it’s not because of Covid. Is the church the solution or part of the problem? And a researcher offers three surprising explanations for why the decline of religion in the U.S. didn’t start until the 1990s. Then, Old Testament scholar Carmen Imes answers questions about the book of Exodus. Why did God harden Pharaoh’s heart? What does it really mean to take God’s name in vain? And how do all of the details about the tabernacle apply to Christians today? Patreon Bonus: Getting Schooled by Kaitlyn Schiess: Mary 101 - https://www.patreon.com/posts/75878590/ Holy Post merch store - https://www.holypost.com/shop News Segment 0:00 - Intro 2:49 - Megachurch Christmas production 21:12 - Loneliness 39:01- Why Americans are leaving their churches Sponsors 53:29 - Sponsor: Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at faithfulcounseling.com/holypost 54:35 - Sponsor: Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology Visit www.biola.edu/talbot for more information and to apply today. Interview with Carmen Imes BibleProject Classroom on Exodus - https://bibleproject.com/classroom/overview/exodus-overview/ Carmen Imes - https://twitter.com/carmenjoyimes 55:42 - Interview intro 57:16 - Why Exodus is important 58:55 - Pharoah’s heart being hardened 1:03:58 - Taking the Lord’s name in vain 1:10:54 - Tabernacle 1:19:05 - Golden calf story 1:26:05 - BibleProject Exodus course Links mentioned in news segment: Holy Post 529: Rapture Anxiety and Why Analog Discipleship is Better with Jay Y. Kim - https://www.holypost.com/post/episode-529-rapture-anxiety-why-analog-discipleship-is-better-with-jay-y-kim “Texas Megachurch responds to backlash over opulent Christmas show” (Houston Chronicle) - https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/texas-megachurch-tiktok-17616329.php “Americans are choosing to be alone. Here’s why we should reverse that” (Washington Post) - https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/11/23/americans-alone-thanksgiving-friends/ “Why Americans are leaving their churches” (Religion News Service) - https://religionnews.com/2022/12/01/why-americans-are-leaving-their-churches/ Other resources: “Bearing God’s Name: Why Sinai Still Matters” by Carmen Joy Imes - https://amzn.to/3uQbKKp Carmen Imes on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CarmenJoyImesPhD Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Dr. Carmen Imes, Associate Professor of Old Testament at Biola University and an acclaimed author, dives into the intriguing origins of humanity from a biblical perspective. She explores the story of Adam and Eve, addressing the puzzling question of where all people originated if their family was limited to two boys. The conversation emphasizes the importance of curiosity in biblical interpretation and offers practical tips for better scripture reading. Imes also discusses the interplay of theology and science in understanding human ancestry.

Dr. Carmen Imes discusses why God chose the Israelites to bless all of creation. She explains that they were selected to be a blessing to the nations, not due to their superiority. The podcast explores the concept of covenant and how Israel's role is to spread blessings to all nations through Jesus.

On this episode, Dr. Carmen Imes discussed whether women should trust the Bible.  Watch the documentary and access additional resources at https://unspokenmovie.com/ Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://www.jude3project.org/donate  Grab our curriculum here: https://www.jude3project.org  Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/

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/learnResources Carmen Imes, Bearing God’s Name: Why Sinai Still MattersShow Music: Defender Instrumental by TentsHello from Portland by Beautiful EulogyLevity by Johnny GrimesTomorrow’s A New Day by SaintSetShow Produced by Dan Gummel. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Carmen Imes, author of Bearing God's Name, discusses why Sinai still matters for Christians. They explore the significance of Sinai in understanding the story leading up to Christ and its impact on one's identity and vocation. They also delve into the concept of bearing God's name and representing Yahweh before the nations. Additionally, they discuss letting go of the idea of going to heaven and the tablets of Moses and the Ark of the Covenant.