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Topics discussed in this podcast include Jesus' death satisfying God's justice, distinguishing 'doing justice' as an issue of the church or the state, determining who is oppressed and standing up against those who refuse to see the oppressed, the relationship between justice and power in the Bible, condensing complex issues in a short video, engaging with the state for racial reconciliation, taking action in one's own community, predatory lending and the need for interest-free micro loans, and the relationship between justice and self-worth.

The podcast explores the Hebrew word 'nephesh', discussing its implications on the concept of the soul and the biblical perspective on death. They highlight the belief in a renewed physical world after death and discuss various passages suggesting a physical existence. They also touch on the concept of Gehenna and the fate of the wicked, explore the prototype concept in relation to humanity and Jesus, and stress the importance of questioning beliefs about life after death.

The podcast explores the biblical perspective on the concept of 'nephesh' and challenges the traditional understanding of an eternal, non-physical existence. It delves into the multifaceted meaning of 'nephesh' in the Old Testament, including its use to refer to people, physical desires, and animals. The hosts discuss how the physical desires of hunger and sex have been spiritualized in the context of the Bible. They also explore the different translations of 'nephesh' in various Bible versions and its complexity as a Hebrew word.

This is our first episode related to our new word studies video on the Hebrew word “Nephesh” which often gets translated as “soul” in English bibles. In Hebrew the most basic meaning of the word is “throat.” Which seems weird to us. So how did we get “soul” from “throat”? Tim and Jon discuss. In the first part of the episode (0-12:30), Tim and Jon outline where the word “soul” comes from (Old English), and why most people think that a core teaching of the Bible is people “having souls.” Jon asks how much you can really separate the ideas of a person’s “mind, soul, and body.” In the second part of the episode (12:30-41:20), Tim explains that the Hebrew word “Nephesh” is an extremely common word in the Hebrew Old Testament. It occurs over 700 times, but less than 10% of the time is it translated as “soul.” It also gets translated as “life”, “heart”, “you”, “people” and several other words. Tim outlines some famous verses in the Old Testament that use the word soul. Like Psalm 42 “ As the deer pants...My soul thirsts for you” the original meaning is Hebrew is “my throat thirsts for you.” Tim explains that the word Nephesh is designed to show the essential physicality of a person. Whereas “soul” connotes the non-physicality of a person. In the third part of the episode (41:20-end), Tim says “Nephesh” isn’t just used to describe humans, but also used to describe animals and what the land produced in Genesis. “And God said ‘Let the waters teem with living Nephesh.’” The bottom line, biblically, is that people don’t have souls. They are souls. They don’t have “nephesh” they are “nephesh.” And the ultimate hope for Christians is not a disembodied existence living as souls, but an embodied existence living in their Nephesh. You can check out our new word studies video on Nephesh here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_igCcWAMAM Thank you to all our supporters! Check out more free resources on our website: www.thebibleproject.com Show Resources: The Shema: Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Original uses of the word Nephesh meaning throat: Psalm 23 Psalm 42:1-2 Isaiah 58:11 Show Music: Defender Instrumental: Rosasharn Music River Deep: Retro Soul (Danya Vodovoz, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B1tVfm832w) Lotus Lane: The Loyalist Herbal Tea: Artificial Music Show Produced By: Jon Collins and Dan Gummel

This is our final episode in our Youtube Q+R Series. In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to questions on the Old Testament book of Jonah. Below are the questions and time marks they appear. You can view the original video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLIabZc0O4c&t=1s&list=PLH0Szn1yYNeeVFodkI9J_WEATHQCwRZ0u&index=21 Want to learn more about the ancient empire of Assyria and how it impacted the Bible? Tim references the "Lachish Carvings" in the podcast, check out more info here! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lachish_reliefs Thank you to all our supporters! Learn more about what we're up to and sign up to receive more free resources from us at: www.thebibleproject.com Jonah Overview - 0-6:30 Is Jonah a real person or a parable? (6:30) If God is interested in choosing upright people to work with, why would God choose Jonah, who doesn’t seem to be an upright man? (16:10) Why is Jonah so angry about God showing compassion on Nineveh? (20:00) Why do we think Jonah’s five word sermon in Jonah 4 is the whole thing? How do we know the rest wasn’t lost? (28:45) How do you know that Jonah is “angry” with God? (32:55) What happened between the book of Jonah and Nahum? Was the Nineveh's repentance a fluke? (36:43) What is Jesus talking about in Matthew 12 and the sign of Jonah? (39:35) How does Jonah describe God’s character and how does that compare to how Job describes God’s character? (44:25) Show Resources: Lachish Carvings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lachish_reliefs Show Music: Defender Instrumental by Rosasharn Music. Show Produced by: Jon Collins and Dan Gummel

In this podcast, Tim and Jon discuss the concept of humanity being made in the "image of God" and whether there were vegetarians in the ancient world. They also explore Jesus' social justice themes in the gospel of Luke and the unique justice of Jesus dying on the cross. The podcast concludes with a discussion on the Christian response after Jesus' death and resurrection, emphasizing the importance of creating a better society through social justice.

The podcast delves into the biblical themes of justice and righteousness, discussing the intertwined nature of justice and poverty. It explores the concept of retributive and restorative justice, highlighting the difficulties of community justice. The hosts speculate what they would do if they won the lottery. They also analyze the meaning of righteousness in the Bible, using the example of Job's efforts in social justice.

The podcast explores the biblical concept of justice and the original meaning of the words 'justice' and 'righteousness' in the Old Testament. It discusses different perspectives of justice, including maximizing welfare, respecting individual freedom, and promoting virtue. The hosts also delve into the biblical vision of justice and the importance of protecting the vulnerable in society. They examine the story of the Hebrew Exodus and its influence on images of justice in the Bible.

In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss how to read Bible stories and the unique plot and narrative techniques used by the Hebrew authors. They explore the sophisticated nature of biblical narratives and the impact of understanding their cultural and historical context. The hosts also delve into the purposes of plot, place, time, and people in Bible stories, using the story of Gideon as an example. They emphasize the importance of interpreting individual episodes in light of larger narratives and provide insights into the challenges of interpreting biblical stories.

In this podcast, Tim, Jon, and Paul Pastor continue their discussion on redefining and reimagining holiness. They explore what divine life looks like according to Old Testament authors and Peter. The guys discuss how to reframe holiness to excite and inspire people, and they ponder on the concept of participating in the divine life. They also explore the idea of living spellbound or enchanted with God's spirit. The podcast delves into the quest for the ideal, connects it to Plato's philosophy, and explores different terms in the Bible that describe God's life.