The Bible in Context
Caleb Lewis and Nate Young
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.
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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
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
