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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Oct 4, 2023 • 46min
1 Samuel 18–19: On Affectionate Men, Attempted Murders, and Arranged Marriages (Ep. 92)
The second David kills Goliath, Saul wants to kill David. Why? Because he's a puny, self-righteous man. Thankfully, David has Jonathan on his side to slow down his father's murderous rampages.In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Eamdi about 1 Samuel 18–19.
Sep 27, 2023 • 47min
1 Samuel 17: On Our Everyday Battles and David's Evangelistic Beheading (Ep. 91)
The story of David and Goliath is not giving us a strategy for how we can fight our everyday battles. It's giving us an evangelistic beheading.In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 1 Samuel 17.
Sep 20, 2023 • 35min
1 Samuel 16: On the Ruddy Seed of Judah from the Little Town of Bethlehem (Ep. 90)
In 1 Samuel 16, we finally meet David. He's an afterthought to his father, a caretaker to his father's sheep, and a comforter to the demon-addled king Saul. But to the Lord? He's the King. Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
Sep 13, 2023 • 38min
1 Samuel 15: On Some Gilgal Gab about Saul's "Repentance" and the Lord's "Regret" (Ep. 89)
In Samuel 15, the Lord "regrets" and Saul "repents." Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
Sep 6, 2023 • 43min
1 Samuel 13–14: On Israel's Military-Industrial Complex, Saul's Hoarding of AK-47s, and Jonathan's Holy Heroics (Ep. 88)
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex, Jim and Sam talk about 1 Samuel 13–14.
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Aug 30, 2023 • 40min
1 Samuel 11–12: On Snake-Man the Thug-Ruler, Samuel's Bummer Farewell Speech, and Learning to Read the Bible With Your Imagination (Ep. 87)
Some people would look at this passage as Saul's "Golden Age." But when you look closer, clearly something else is going on. In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 1 Samuel 11–12.
Aug 23, 2023 • 45min
1 Samuel 8–10: On the Comedic Coronation of Israel’s Handsome, High-High “Hero” Who Can’t Even Find His Father’s Donkey (Bible Talk, Ep. 86)
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi on 1 Samuel 8–10.
Aug 16, 2023 • 38min
1 Samuel 4–7: On Eli’s Death, Dagon’s Destruction, and the Philistines Wondering about YHWH’s Return Policy (Bible Talk, Ep. 85)
Discussing the significance of the Ark of the Covenant, the hosts analyze the story of its capture by the Philistines and Israel's corruption. They delve into the symbolism of the Ark as a representation of God's presence and power. The story of the Philistines' guilt offering, filled with golden tumors and mice, is examined. The hosts explore the people's desperation during a plague and the importance of repentance before battle. Exploring the importance of the Ark of the Covenant and its connection to forgiveness and Jesus, they highlight the significance of empty religious ritual. The importance of repentance and obedience to God's commandments is discussed, with Samuel's faithful preaching leading the people to obey the first commandment.
Aug 9, 2023 • 40min
1 Samuel 2:12–3:21: On the Fat and Fatuous Priests and the Favored and Faithful Prophet (Bible Talk, Ep. 84)
The podcast discusses the contrast between the unfaithful priests and the faithful prophet in 1 Samuel. They explore the theme of reversals of fortune and the reliance on God for exaltation. The hosts also compare the stories of Samuel and Jesus, highlighting parallels and intentional references. They analyze the actions of the worthless priests and divine judgment upon them. The chapter also explores the union of the office of king and priest in the Old Testament and the chaos in Israel as Eli's sons are rejected.
Aug 2, 2023 • 39min
1 Samuel 1:1–2:11: On the Rosetta Stone, Flat-Earthers’ Prooftext, and a Repetitious Swirl of Genesis and Judges (Bible Talk, Ep. 83)
The hosts discuss the strange opening of 1 Samuel and introduce themselves. They explore the structure and themes of Samuel, including the contrast between the strong and weak, and death and resurrection. The bitter rivalry between Hannah and Panina is examined, drawing parallels to the state of Israel. Worship practices in Israel and the significance of Shiloh are discussed. The purpose of repeated themes in Genesis, Judges, and Samuel is explored. The story of Hannah praying and Eli's spiritual blindness reveal the state of Israel's religious leadership.
