

Bible Talk — A podcast by 9Marks & Southern Seminary
9Marks
A podcast by 9Marks and Southern Seminary, with Alex Duke, Sam Emadi & Jim Hamilton.To learn more about Southern Seminary, visit sbts.edu.
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Jul 7, 2021 • 48min
Exodus 32-33: On Worshiping YHWH in a Carnival Mirror (Bible Talk, Ep. 33)
In Exodus 26–31, Moses is on the mountain talking with God. While that was happening, what were God’s people up to?In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about Exodus 32–33, in which God’s people “worship” God in terribly destructive ways.

Jun 30, 2021 • 44min
Exodus 26-31: On Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Tour through the Furniture of Faith (Bible Talk, Ep. 32)
When we get to Exodus 26–31, we’re tempted to let our eyes glaze over what seems to be an overly long list of the Tabernacle furniture and its accompanying details. In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi what these chapters tell us and why we as Christians should care about them.

Jun 23, 2021 • 43min
Exodus 24-25: On the Floor of Heaven and the Feet of God (Bible Talk, Ep. 31)
In Exodus 24–25, the summit of Sinai becomes the floor of heaven. Through Israel, God is once again establishing a connection between heaven and earth. In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about what all this means.

Jun 9, 2021 • 37min
Exodus 22-23: On Israel’s Bloated Sheep Market—and Other Jewels of Jewish Jurisprudence (Bible Talk, Ep. 30)
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi continue their conversation through Exodus. This time, they discuss all those laws in Exodus 22–23. Why are they there? Why should Christians not just let their eyes glaze over them?

May 26, 2021 • 49min
Exodus 21: On Slavery, Proportional Justice, Goring Oxen, and Other Easy Topics (Bible Talk, Ep. 29)
When Moses refers to slavery in the Torah, how should we understand it? What about “justice”? In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about a difficult chapter of Scripture: Exodus 21.

May 19, 2021 • 52min
Exodus 19–20: On Thoughts, Words, Deeds, Deeds, Words, Thoughts (Bible Talk, Ep. 28)
This podcast delves into Exodus 19-20, exploring the significance of the first four commandments, emphasizing worship, inner thoughts, using God's name properly, and observing the Sabbath. It discusses the dramatic scene at Mount Sinai where God delivers the Ten Commandments, the importance of heart posture in relation to actions, and the practical implications of commandments on murder, theft, and adultery. The hosts connect the Old Testament narrative to the broader storyline of the Bible, discussing the grace and guidance of the Ten Commandments.

Apr 29, 2021 • 50min
Exodus 16–18: On the Benefits of Small Government, Good In-Laws, and a Plurality of Elders (Bible Talk, Ep. 27)
Exploring Exodus journey, symbolism of spiritual drink, manna provision, grumbling sin, symbolism in Passover, importance of faith, rock symbolism, Jethro and Melchizedek roles, plurality of elders importance

Apr 23, 2021 • 53min
Exodus 14–15: From Beheading the Snake to Singing by the Sea (Bible Talk, Ep. 26)
The podcast explores the biblical connection between the Israelites' crossing of the Red Sea and Noah's flood. They discuss the Lord's sovereignty and the pursuit of Israel, analyzing the first song in Exodus 15 and its connection to worship and the biblical narrative. They also explore the parallels between Jesus and the history of Israel, the significance of the Exodus events, and the symbolism of planting. The podcast discusses singing and symbolism in Exodus 15, and the Israelites' struggle to find water after crossing the Red Sea.

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Apr 14, 2021 • 45min
Exodus 11–13: On the Presbyterian Exodus and the “Very Great” Podcast Named Bible Talk (Bible Talk, Ep. 25)
Bible Talk’s conversations through Exodus finally arrive at the exodus.

Apr 7, 2021 • 43min
Exodus 8–10: On Finding Out There’s Something Rotten in the State of Egypt (Plus a Defense of Our References to Harry Potter!) (Ep. 24)
Exodus 8 begins with a plague of frogs. By the end of Exodus 10, the whole nation of Egypt is covered in total darkness—so much so that “they did not see one another, nor did anyone rise from his place for three days.” It’s as if the people of Egypt were stuck in a grave.But the people of Israel? Moses tells us: “But all the people of Israel had light where they lived.”In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about Exodus 8–10.