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
May 2, 2024 • 21min
Ep 31: Genesis 1-17 Summary
We recap the narrative of Genesis up to chapter 17. We discuss some of the things we have learned thus far and where some significant narrative motifs have appeared.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
Apr 25, 2024 • 32min
Ep 30: Abraham's Covenant of Circumcision Gen 17
In this episode, we explore the meaning of the profound and priestly rite of circumcision in light of its cultural background. Abraham’s new-creation status is reaffirmed and tensions of Yahweh’s promises are heightened. 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
Apr 18, 2024 • 23min
Ep 29: Hagar's Flight Gen 16
Hagar flees from Sarai and experiences her own inverted exodus. Through this, she is promised a son who seems to be Abram’s elect son for the moment. 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
Apr 11, 2024 • 17min
Ep 28: The Covenant of Land Gen 15 Part 2
This week we finish our conversation about Abraham’s first covenant with Yahweh and its exodus elements. We also discuss an interesting retranslation of Gen 15:16 that shows Yahweh’s care for Abraham’s Amorite friends. 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
Apr 4, 2024 • 29min
Ep 27: Sodom, Yahweh, and Suzerain-Vassal Treaties Gen 15 Part 1
The King of Sodom tries to manipulate Abraham into owing him allegiance. However, Abraham’s true loyalties are to Yahweh, and this is sealed with an Ancient Near Eastern covenant. 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
Mar 28, 2024 • 38min
Ep 26: Who is Melchizedek/Lot’s First Exodus Gen 14
After Abram brings Lot through his first exodus, he meets a mysterious priest named Melchizedek. This priest only shows up in a handful of verses in the Old Testament but is a very significant figure. But who exactly is Melchizedek and what makes him so significant? The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
Mar 21, 2024 • 27min
Ep 25: The Defeat of the Nephilim and Abram's Typological Victory Gen 14:1-16
This episode covers a war between two large armies. We learn that the Nephilim are swept up in this war, but why? Lot is also swept up in this war and is rescued by Abram. How does this victory contribute to the picture of the Elect one that Genesis has been painting?The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
Mar 14, 2024 • 19min
Ep 24: Sarai's Exodus and Lot's Fall Gen 12:10-13:18
After Abram’s Exodus from Babylon, He makes a poor choice that causes Sarai to need her own Exodus. This Exodus leads to Lot making his own poor choice. See how these stories are tied together in the book of Genesis.The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
Mar 7, 2024 • 21min
Ep 23: Abram's Exodus Out of Babylon Gen 12:1-10
The Tower of Babylon story is the backdrop to Abram’s first story. Abram’s story will be explored in this context. Abram will get an Exodus out of this wicked city.The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
Feb 29, 2024 • 20min
Ep 22: The Divine Council and Babel
Later in the Torah, we learn that the Tower of Babel was a significant event for both humanity and spiritual beings. What was this event and how does it affect the way we see the world today and Jesus’ victory on the cross?The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
