Enter the Bible

Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 10 of season 5, our hosts are joined by the Rev. Dr. Karl Jacobson (M.Div., Luther Seminary; Th.D., Providence) who served as Senior Pastor at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Minneapolis, Minn. Prior to that, he was Assistant Professor of Religion at Augsburg College.Today our theologians will be answering the listener-submitted question, "What Is Going on in 1 Samuel 28 (Witch of Endor)?"Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/sthJCzUbKScDo you have Bible questions you would like answered? Go to our website at https://enterthebible.org/about to get started.This episode of the Enter the Bible podcast was recorded at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN on July 12, 2023.

Rev. Dr. Karl Jacobson, an expert in Old Testament scholarship and former Senior Pastor, dives into the surprisingly humorous elements of the Bible. He discusses how Sarah's laughter at God's promise adds depth to the Genesis narrative. Jonah's over-the-top reactions provide ironic humor, contrasting non-Israelite repentance with his own disobedience. The conversation also explores joy in Biblical parables, revealing deeper meanings about forgiveness and God's nature. Jacobson emphasizes that humor in scripture enhances our understanding of grace and joy.

Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 8 of season 5, Pastor at Tokyo Lutheran Church and a Visiting Professor at the Institute for Ecumenical Research in Strasbourg, France, Sarah Hinlicky Wilson returns as our guest. Her most recent book is "A Guide to Pentecostal Movements for Lutherans." She lives with her family in Tokyo, Japan.Today our theologians will be answering the listener-submitted question, "What Are Beliefs Concerning the Book of Revelation? Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, Amillennialism?"'Watch the video version on YouTube.

Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 7 of season 5, Pastor at Tokyo Lutheran Church and a Visiting Professor at the Institute for Ecumenical Research in Strasbourg, France, Sarah Hinlicky Wilson returns as our guest. Her most recent book is "A Guide to Pentecostal Movements for Lutherans." She lives with her family in Tokyo, Japan.Today our theologians will be answering the listener-submitted question, "Why Does God Only Heal Conditions that the Body Has the Capability to Heal Naturally Such as Cancer, but Never Heals Conditions which the Body Does Not Have the Capability to Heal Naturally Such as Loss of Limb?"Watch the video version on Youtube.Dear Bible question seekers - if you would like additional resources, here are a few blog posts that might expand your knowledge on this topic. We hope you enjoy and continue to ask your Bible-related questions!Healing - https://www.workingpreacher.org/culture/preaching-when-the-pastor-is-sick Our Bodies and God - https://faithlead.org/blog/what-im-reading-now-hurting-yet-whole/Resilience - https://faithlead.org/blog/resilience-as-imagination

Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 6 of season 5, Professor and Elva B. Lovell Chair of Old Testament at Luther Seminary, Kathryn Schifferdecker, joins guest co-host Cameron Howard and re-occurring host, Katie Langston. Today our theologians will be answering the question, "Why Are Job's Three New Daughters Mentioned by Name at the End of the Book, but Not His Sons?"Watch the video version on Youtube.

Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 5 of season 5, Professor and Elva B. Lovell Chair of Old Testament at Luther Seminary, Kathryn Schifferdecker, joins guest co-host Cameron Howard and re-occurring host, Katie Langston. Today our theologians will be answering the question, "What Is the Main Theme of the Book of Esther?"Watch the video version on Youtube.

Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 4 of season 5, Lutheran theologian and author, guest Paul R. Hinlicky joins hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker. He has served congregations in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia and is an eagerly anticipated speaker at church events and academic conferences alike.Today our theologians will be answering the question, "When Paul Talks about "Faith of Christ" (pistis christou) Does He Mean It Like Our Faith in Christ or Christ's Faithfulness?"Watch the video version on Youtube. https://youtu.be/dPob9Yf8nAA

Welcome, to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 3 of season 5, Lutheran theologian and author, guest Paul R. Hinlicky joins hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker. He has served congregations in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia and is an eagerly anticipated speaker at church events and academic conferences alike.Today our theologians will be answering the question, "How Did the 12 Tribes Enter the Promised Land?"Watch the video version on Youtube.

Welcome, to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 2 of season 5, the Assistant to the Bishop for Emerging Ministers & Ministries for the Indiana-Kentucky Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, guest Cory Driver joins our hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker.Today our theologians will be answering the question, "Why Are There So Many Things That Can Get You Executed in Leviticus? Isn't that a Bit of Overkill?"Watch the video version on Youtube.

Welcome to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."We kick of the season with the Assistant to the Bishop for Emerging Ministers & Ministries for the Indiana-Kentucky Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, guest Cory Driver joining our hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker.Today our theologians will be answering the question, "What Might Have Been Going on between Ham and Noah?"Watch the video version on Youtube.