The Bible in Context
Our goal is to explore the narratives of the Bible in light of their cultural and literary context. As we study the Bible, we want to get inside the mind of the author(s) to understand the intended meaning of scripture and how scripture informs our hope in Jesus.
Latest episodes
Sep 5, 2024 • 19min
Ep 51: Rebekah's Exodus to Canaan Gen 24 Part 2
Rebekah follows in the footsteps of Abraham and follows Yahweh's providential call to Canaan. We also meet a new character that will create expectations for future chapters.Email us your questions and comments! thebibleincontextpodcast@gmail.comThe Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
Aug 29, 2024 • 26min
Ep 50: Rebekah's Moses-Like Deliverer Gen 24 Part 1
As Abraham's servant goes to find a bride of Isaac, instresting similarities are created between him and Moses. This end-cap on the Abraham story works to solidify the hope and expectations of the reader.Email us your questions and comments! thebibleincontextpodcast@gmail.comThe Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
Aug 22, 2024 • 23min
Ep 49: The Problem of Evil and Creation Ex Materia
The problem of evil is an issue for many Christians. In this episode, we will see how creation ex materia can give very helpful insight into the problem of evil and Theodicy.Email us your questions and comments! thebibleincontextpodcast@gmail.comThe Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
Aug 15, 2024 • 22min
Ep 48: Creation Ex Materia and God's Sovereignty
Creation from pre-existent material raises questions about God's sovereignty and preeminence over creation. But did the Biblical authors have these issues in mind? How did they think about them?Email us your questions and comments! thebibleincontextpodcast@gmail.comThe Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
Aug 8, 2024 • 29min
Ep 47: The Origin of Creation Ex Nihilo
When and how was the doctrine of creation ex nihilo developed? Why was it formulated? We will have to look to the apologists of the second century for the birth of this doctrine.Email us your questions and comments! thebibleincontextpodcast@gmail.comThe Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
Aug 1, 2024 • 44min
Ep 46: Creation Ex Nihilo or Creation Ex Materia?
We dive into some key Biblical texts that inform the doctrine of creation equipped with knowledge of the original culture and language.Email us your questions and comments! thebibleincontextpodcast@gmail.comThe Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
Jul 25, 2024 • 25min
Ep 45: Sarah’s Burial and Hoodwinking Hittites Gen 23
Genesis 23 presents the reader with an odd story about a business transaction Abraham has with some Hittites. Why is this story here and what sort of send-off does Sarah get?Email us your questions and comments! thebibleincontextpodcast@gmail.comThe Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
Jul 18, 2024 • 35min
Ep 44: Creation Myths in the Ancient Near East
The myths of Israel's neighbors can be a very helpful tool for getting us back into the mindset of the original readers of the Bible. This episode will discuss a few key points of ANE creation myths and how they inform our study and doctrine of creation.Email us your questions and comments! thebibleincontextpodcast@gmail.comThe Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
Jul 11, 2024 • 19min
Ep 43: Abraham's Near-Atoning Son Gen 22
What is the significance of Isaac's near sacrifice? This story is packed full of literary links that connect it to larger themes of atonement that run throughout the Torah.Email us your questions and comments! thebibleincontextpodcast@gmail.comThe Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
Jul 4, 2024 • 27min
Ep 42: Does God Test His People? Gen 22:1
The topic of God's testing can be difficult or confusing. In this episode, we address the nuances of Biblical testing and how God interacts with us through it.Email us your questions and comments! thebibleincontextpodcast@gmail.comThe Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
