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
Jun 27, 2024 • 21min
Ep 41: Abimelech's Covenant & Abraham's Second Call Gen 21:2-22:2
Abimelech has seen Yahweh's blessings on Abraham and wants to be part of his community. These new covenant partners maintain unity through strife. Abraham is then called to a test that mirrors his initial call to Canaan.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
Jun 20, 2024 • 30min
Ep 40: Isaac's Birth and Ishmael's Exile, Another Two-Goats Pattern Gen 21:1-21
The Two-Goat's pattern of the Day of Atonement continues in Abraham's chosen and non-chosen sons. The pattern is completed for Ishmael, which also completes Hagar's earlier inverted Exodus. 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
Jun 13, 2024 • 29min
Ep 39: Sarah's Exodus from Righteous Abimelech Gen 20
The Exodus pattern appears again, but this time the oppressor is a righteous man who continues the concern for Yahweh's righteousness found in Abraham's intercessions for Sodom. 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
Jun 6, 2024 • 31min
Ep 38: Typology: Biblical Patterns and Expectations
Typology is a very important concept for Biblical interpretation but can be difficult to grasp and appropriately use. This episode explains what Typology is, where it comes from, and the ways in which, through Typology, Yahweh's patterns of redemption shape our past and future hope. 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
Jun 3, 2024 • 37min
Ep 37 (Bonus): The Gospel of Thomas: Composition
This second bonus episode on the Gospel of Thomas explores it relation to the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke). The question of who infuenced who is a very important question in the study of the Gospel of Thomas and can help us understand which gospel accounts best portrays Jesus. 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
May 30, 2024 • 26min
Ep 36: Lot's Exodus from Sodom Gen 19 Part 2
Lot and his family receive exodus from Sodom, but his family must follow him as he follows Yahweh's Servants. Lot also has his final fall moment after his exodus, which places him in the Goat for Azazel slot of the Two-Goats pattern.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
May 27, 2024 • 39min
Ep 35 (Bonus): The Gospel of Thomas: Ideas and Origin
The Gospel of Thomas is an often misunderstood book by both lay people and scholars alike. After introducing the book, this episode attempts to shed some light on some of its more popular ideas and its origin.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
May 23, 2024 • 20min
Ep 34: Lot's Exodus from Sodom Gen 19 Part 1
We find Lot living in Sodom, showing meager hospitality to Yahweh's servants. His parody of the Passover is explored as well as the characterization of Sodom in light of Abraham's recent intercession.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
May 16, 2024 • 19min
Ep 33: Abrhams Intercession for Sodom Gen 18:22-19:3
Abraham is welcomed into Yahweh’s divine council as Yahweh informs him of the plan to judge Sodom. Abraham is then able to discuss Yahweh’s standard of justice with him. 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
May 9, 2024 • 27min
Ep 32: Yahweh Comes to Abraham Gen 18:1-21
On his way to verify the bad report of Sodom and Gomorrah, Yahweh comes to Abraham in the form of a human traveler. During this encounter, Sarah is able to hear Yahweh’s promise of pregnancy herself. 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
