Hebrew Bible Insights

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 undergraduate student in Tulsa to becoming a scholar in the Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near East. (There's a bonus story about how he proposed to his wife in Israel too!)An overview of the ancient Near East. We talk about the major nations and history of the region.Tips and recommendations for how to go deeper in your study of the ancient Near East for biblical study.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

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 better Bible readers The overlooked and misunderstood story of Sarah. Sonya shares insights on the complex and rich character of Sarah.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

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 read Psalm 42-43 in Hebrew and Josh reads in English.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

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/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

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/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

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 is also the author of several books, including Night Driving: Notes from a Prodigal Soul, Your God Is Too Glorious.We talk about a variety of things together: how does Chad sees Jesus in the stories and poems of the Hebrew Bible? What is Chad’s approach to reading the Old Testament?Chad’s new book “Unveiling Mercy”: https://www.amazon.com/Unveiling-Mercy-Devotions-Insights-Testament/dp/1948969408/ref=sr_1_1?crid=N1HLDRCMST85&dchild=1&keywords=unveiling+mercy+chad+bird&qid=1604863086&sprefix=unveiling+mer%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-1Night Driving: https://www.amazon.com/Night-Driving-Notes-Prodigal-Soul-ebook/dp/B076CMTJPV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5HFJRCYWQ1ZP&dchild=1&keywords=night+driving+chad+bird&qid=1604863149&sprefix=night+driving+chad%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-1Chad Bird’s Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmLGRBBuTB6teJBRv7LmFqQ/videosChad’s Podcast “40 Minutes in the Old Testament.”:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/40-minutes-in-the-old-testament/id960525367Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7orZCPCOdlvmkYuVMmw84u?si=9FTwSLgJQiOC6Ebz_nFQLwGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly80MG1pbm90LmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

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/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

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/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

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" on Youtube and follow her on facebook at "Scripture in Context." Katia has two masters degrees. One in Judaic Christian Studies and one in Advanced Biblical Languages and the other in. HBI Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsKatia's Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Vr7OIzhBdFIFp_nT8aCTwKatia’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Scripture-in-Context-102391864926109/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com