Bible Talk — A podcast by 9Marks & Southern Seminary
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A podcast by 9Marks and Southern Seminary, with Alex Duke, Sam Emadi & Jim Hamilton.To learn more about Southern Seminary, visit sbts.edu.
Episodes
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Apr 3, 2024 • 24min
1 Kings 2:1–12: On David’s Deathbed Charge, Solomon’s Moses-Like Transition, and the Looming Threat of a Man-Less Throne (Ep. 112)
King David is on his deathbed. What does he say to his son? “Be strong. Follow the Lord and all his ways. If you don’t . . .”Jim Hamilton, Alex Duke, and Sam Emadi chat about 1 Kings 2:1–12.
Mar 27, 2024 • 41min
1 Kings 1: On David's Decline, Adonijah's Absalomization, and Solomon's Donkey-Shaped Pattern (Ep. 111)
Bible Talk begins a new book! In this episode, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about 1 Kings 1.
Mar 20, 2024 • 51min
2 Samuel 23–24: On David's Final Words, the Temple's Future Address, and 1–2 Samuel's Messianic Finale (Ep. 110)
The end of 2 Samuel is odd: it portrays the king at cruising altitude and then describes his bumpy descent. What's going on here? Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about the messianic finale of 2 Samuel 23–24.
Mar 6, 2024 • 40min
2 Samuel 21–22: On a Reincarnated Goliath, a Chiastic Cheat Code, and David as the "New Israel" (Ep. 109)
We've entered 1–2 Samuel's epilogue, which rewinds the clock to mighty deeds of mighty men and gives us a chiastic cheat code that reveals some fascinating connections between King David and all that's gone before.
Feb 28, 2024 • 38min
2 Samuel 19–20: On David’s Unraveling Reign, Joab’s Bloodthirsty Lawlessness, and Subtle Details from the Royal Court (Ep. 108)
By now, David’s reign is beginning to unravel. In fact, these chapters are beginning to remind us not of 1–2 Samuel, but of the book of Judges. Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 2 Samuel 19–20.
Feb 21, 2024 • 43min
2 Samuel 17–18: On the Son's Demise, the Father's Despair, and the Hunt for Meaningful Connections (Ep. 107)
A father should never have to mourn the death of his son. But that's precisely what happens here. In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 2 Samuel 17–18.
Feb 14, 2024 • 34min
2 Samuel 15:13–16:23: On David's Exodus Reversal and Accidentally Stealing from C. S. Lewis (Ep. 106)
A messenger comes to David and gives him bad news: "The hearts of the men of Israel have gone after Absalom." Then David flees—and in doing so he fails as both father and king.
Feb 7, 2024 • 29min
2 Samuel 14:1–15:12: On a Convoluted Conversation and a Kiss that Ends in a Coup (Ep. 105)
Absalom is a smarmy guy who makes himself seem powerful and compassionate. King David, meanwhile, stays quiet while his kingdom nears collapse.
Jan 31, 2024 • 33min
2 Samuel 13: On the Hateful Misanthrope and the Hateful Milquetoast (Ep. 104)
The story of Amnon, Tamar, and the subsequent terrible fallout is ultimately a story about two fake loves. In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi talk through 2 Samuel 13.
Jan 24, 2024 • 33min
2 Samuel 12: On Nathan's Brave Parable, David's Belated Repentance, and the LORD's Merciful Response (Ep. 103)
At the beginning of 2 Samuel 12, King David is in a dark place. Even worse, he doesn't seem to know it. By the end of 2 Samuel 12, he's back where he belongs and he's writing Psalm 51. Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
