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Jesus of Nazareth, the promised Messiah, comes to ancient Israel occupied by the Roman Empire. Instead of leading a war against the Romans, Jesus battles spiritual evil. The temptations of Jesus in the wilderness are often misunderstood. Jesus' approach to defeating evil is scandalous yet effective. His death and resurrection are a manifestation of the Day of the Lord and a victory over evil. Jesus' crucifixion forgives sins and cancels legal debts. The reason for Jesus' death is connected to defeating evil and serving as a substitution for sins. Jesus confronts spiritual evil and introduces a new ethic for living counter to Babylon.

Explore the significance of Babylon and ancient Egypt in the Day of the Lord. Delve into the poetry of Israel's prophets, God as a warrior, and the fall of Babylon. Discover the transformation of violent imagery in Revelation and the Old Testament. Uncover the origins of evil and biblical imagery. Learn about the multifaceted mission of Jesus and its connection to the Hebrew Bible.

In this episode, Tim and Jon cover a lot of ground on the biblical theme, Day of the Lord. As God’s chosen people, Israel is supposed to be a nation set apart, a counter-nation to Babylon. But we’ll see how God’s people make their journey from an oppressed people to the oppressors. God’s commitment is to dismantle human empires that rise to power and redefine good and evil, even if that means that God will have to defeat his own chosen nation. The story picks up with King Solomon in ancient Israel. He is considered to be one of the richest and wisest men who ever lived. But as Tim and Jon discuss, things aren't always as they seem. In the first part of the episode (02:25-23:42), the guys unpack the rise and fall of King Solomon. Solomon had a great beginning and good intentions as Israel’s king, but he got caught up in power and no longer thought of himself as under the authority of God. The story of Solomon is about the oppressed becoming the oppressors, and to the ancient prophets, Solomon's downfall is viewed as a "Day of the Lord." In the next part of the episode (24:07-1:01:46), the guys look at how leaders like Pharaoh and Solomon are made. Solomon is a prime example of how even good intentions can become corrupted. The guys wrap up this episode by setting the stage for the Roman empire and Christ's coming to earth. Video: This episode is designed to accompany our video called, “Day of the Lord.” You can view it on our youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEBc2gSSW04 References: What is the Hope for Humanity? A discussion of technology, politics, and theology with N.T. Wright and Peter Thiel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9Mlu7sHEHE Show Music: Defender Instrumental by Rosasharn Music Ready to Make Way by Greyflood

The hosts discuss technology in the Bible, exploring whether it is inherently bad and the potential dangers and benefits it holds. They also delve into the story of the Hebrews' enslavement in Egypt, highlighting the concept of a warrior hero and the portrayal of God as a warrior who fights for the oppressed. The podcast explores the theme of the 'Day of the Lord' and how God delivers the Israelites from oppression, settling scores and defeating evil.

The End Times. The Tribulation. Judgement. All of these buzz words can be sensitive subjects for Christians. But how do the Bible authors deal with the future of the world? They use a phrase called "The Day of the Lord." This is the first episode in our new series on that phrase. Tim and Jon talk about this phrase, its origins, and some of big questions attached to it. Where does the Bible think history is going? What is God going to do about evil? This series will accompany a new theme video on The Day of the Lord that will be released later this year. Music Credits Defender (Instrumental) by Rosasharn Music Thule by The Album Leaf Shot in the Back of the Head by Moby

In this podcast, Tim and Jon discuss the book of Deuteronomy and tackle interesting questions about loving God, the Shema prayer, the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament, ancient Israel's slaves, the presence of giants in the Bible, the laws on taking wives as captives, the connection between obeying the law and loving God, and the true context of Deuteronomy.

Explore the pagan sorcerer Balaam's relationship with the Hebrew god, his power to bless and curse, and his prophecy about Jesus. Discover the story of bronze snakes and the mysterious 'Book of the Wars of the Lord.' Unravel the meaning of blessings in Numbers and ponder why Moses couldn't enter the promised land. Understand the difference between ceremonial impurity and sinfulness. Dive into the significance of the lion in the Bible and the sources and compilation of the Torah. Delve into the concept of faith and trust through the Hebrew word 'Amen'.

In this podcast, the hosts tackle the confusing book of Leviticus and discuss the interpretation of ancient laws, including the law against tattoos. They explore the structure and sacrificial rituals in Leviticus, the significance of Jesus' blood in the New Testament, and the use of urem and thumim for decision-making. The hosts also delve into the role of priests in the New Testament and contrast the standards of ritual purity in the Old and New Testaments.

This summer we are re-releasing a Q+R series we did on Youtube. Tim and Jon discuss questions in front of a live Youtube stream about different books in the Old Testament. In this episode the guys discuss stories in the second half of the book of Exodus. Thank you to all our supporters! You are so meaningful to us! Q's and Timestamps: What is the relationship between the Sinai Covenant and the rest of the Bible? (3:27) Is there any symbolism in the tabernacle that’s recognizable? (9:10) Why do the ten commandments appear more than once in the Torah? (13:50) Did other cultures adopt Hebrew laws? And what is the relation between Hebrew laws and other ancient laws like the code of Hammurabi? (24:34) and (26:15) Did God change his mind about destroying Israel? (27:15) What is manna in the Old Testament? (38:28) Did God actually expect Israel to follow all the laws in the Old Testament? (42:20) Links: Original video conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNpTha80yyE&t=5s Exodus videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0GhR-2kPKI Music Credits: Defender Instrumental by Rosasharn Music

This is our Q+R on Exodus 1-11. This show was originally a Youtube live video of Tim and Jon discussing questions about Exodus stories. Thank you to all our supporters! You are so meaningful to us! Q’s and Timestamps: Why does God harden Pharaoh's heart? (1:30) What’s the deal with Zipporah circumcising her son in the middle of the night to save Moses in Exodus 4? (15:00) Is there any significant pattern to the order of the ten plagues? (17:42) Why would God do the plague of the firstborn and kill kids? (22:50) Is Exodus actual history or just myth? (27:45) Is Pharaoh a type of "anti christ"? (35:37) Links: Original video conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13aiCmGkp0c Exodus videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH_aojNJM3E&t=7s and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uf-PgW7rqE&t=5s Additional Resources: Tim Mackie Exodus hand out link on his website: http://www.timmackie.com/torah-crash-course/ Handout: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/l08zmyz1mqk7si9/AABay29E28EADW8NF7MPnEiXa?dl=0 Music Credits: Defender Instrumental by Rosasharn Music.