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Bible Talk — A podcast by 9Marks

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Dec 11, 2024 • 48min

2 Kings 6–7: On What a Floating Axe Head and an Angel Army Says about Our Soothsaying, Sovereign God (Ep. 135)

Explore the excitement of visiting historical biblical sites in Turkey! Dive into the prophetic context of Elisha and the dynamics of 2 Kings, focusing on divine interventions like the floating axe head. Discover the powerful theme of angel armies as a sign of God's unwavering promises and support in battles. Hear the poignant tale of four lepers who turn desperation into hope by sharing their discovery during a famine. Uncover the irony in prophecy and the transformative grace that shapes the narrative of divine provision.
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Dec 4, 2024 • 54min

2 Kings 5: On Namaan's Surprising Resurrection and Gehazi's Stunning Reversal of Fortune (Ep. 134)

Discover the surprising transformations in 2 Kings 5, where a leprous general finds faith while a prophet's servant falls from grace. Explore the symbolism of water and its significance in cleansing and spiritual renewal. Dive into the miraculous contrasts between Naaman's power and his vulnerability, alongside the dynamics of faith and healing. Unpack Gehazi's greed and deception versus Naaman's redemption, illustrating key themes of integrity, belief, and the profound impact of divine grace in the midst of conflict.
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Nov 27, 2024 • 49min

2 Kings 3–4: On a Battle Born Out of the Wobbly Wool Industry and Elisha's Escalating Miracles (Ep. 133)

In 2 Kings 3–4, Elisha is not a mere miracle worker—he’s a true prophet, and listening to him will lead Israel back to Yahweh.Jim Hamilton, Alex Duke, and Sam Emadi discuss.
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Nov 20, 2024 • 48min

2 Kings 1–2: On Ahaziah Going Down, Down, Down as Elijah Goes Up, Up, Up (Ep. 132)

In 2 Kings 1–2, Elijah ascends to heaven on a chariot of fire and Elisha curses 42 scoffers just before two she-bears rip them apart. What!? Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
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Nov 13, 2024 • 51min

1 Kings 21–22: On the Egyptization of Israel and the Random, Meticulous Sovereignty of God (Ep. 131)

First Kings concludes with the death of a wicked king and the scattering of a nation that’s beginning to look a lot like . . . Egypt.Listen in as Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss 1 Kings 21–22.
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Nov 6, 2024 • 32min

1 Kings 20: On Ben-hadad's Bluster, Ahab's Achan Moment, and the Temptation of Unjust Mercy (Ep. 130)

In 1 Kings 20, we get the story of Ahab vs. Ben-hadad, of a battle between Israel vs. Syria. But is that it? Does this chapter give us anything more than military history?Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
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Oct 30, 2024 • 52min

1 Kings 19: On the Still, Small Voice that Interrupts Elijah’s Possible Pity Party (Ep. 129)

At this point in 1 Kings, we’re faced with a question: how will the Lord work through a beaten-down prophet in a disobedient nation? Through his Word.Listen to this episode of Bible Talk as Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss 1 Kings 19.
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Oct 23, 2024 • 48min

1 Kings 18: On the Massacre of Baal on Mount Carmel (Ep. 128)

It doesn’t take long for Elijah to be hurried into a battle with the prophets of Baal. But it’s not Elijah who is fighting — it’s Yahweh.Listen as Alex Duke, Sam Emadi, and Jim Hamilton discuss 1 Kings 18.
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Oct 9, 2024 • 36min

1 Kings 17: On the Moses-Like Entrance of the Miraculous Elijah (Ep. 127)

In 1 Kings 17, a new main character comes onto the scene. And he reminds us of someone we’ve seen before. Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
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Oct 2, 2024 • 43min

1 Kings 15–16: On Entering into a Covenant with Darth Vader and then Re-Canaanizing the Land of Israel (Ep. 126)

In this engaging discussion, Alex Duke, a biblical commentator, Jim Hamilton, an Old Testament scholar, and Sam Emadi, a biblical interpreter, explore the tumultuous reigns of Israel's kings in 1 Kings 15 and 16. They dissect the contrast between Judah's faithful rulers and Israel's idolatrous leaders, particularly focusing on King Asa’s complex decisions and alliances. The trio humorously delves into how Ahab's unprecedented evil and causing Israel's covenant violations, reflected in the rebuilding of Jericho, highlight the spiritual decline of the kingdom.

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