The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast
Matt Whitman
Welcome! You can start with today's episode or go back to the beginning of any of these five seasons:
Season 1 - Matthew (Began October, 2019 - Episodes 1-800)
Season 2 - One Book of the Bible Per Day (Began January, 2023)
Season 3 - Esther (Began April 9, 2023)
Season 4 - Nehemiah (Began January 1, 2024)
Season 5 - Galatians (Current Season Began August 26, 2024)
You can also check out the daily audio-only podcast on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TenMinuteBibleHour
Hey I'm Matt, and if you're interested in understanding the Bible better and you prefer your Christianity quick and punchy with a healthy side of humor, and an equally healthy side of me not telling you what to do, we're probably going to get along great. This is my podcast where we pick a book of the Bible and then break it down one part at a time every weekday morning.
Season 1 - Matthew (Began October, 2019 - Episodes 1-800)
Season 2 - One Book of the Bible Per Day (Began January, 2023)
Season 3 - Esther (Began April 9, 2023)
Season 4 - Nehemiah (Began January 1, 2024)
Season 5 - Galatians (Current Season Began August 26, 2024)
You can also check out the daily audio-only podcast on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TenMinuteBibleHour
Hey I'm Matt, and if you're interested in understanding the Bible better and you prefer your Christianity quick and punchy with a healthy side of humor, and an equally healthy side of me not telling you what to do, we're probably going to get along great. This is my podcast where we pick a book of the Bible and then break it down one part at a time every weekday morning.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 1, 2024 • 13min
NEH024 - Replicating Every Single Little Thing We Did in the Hopes of Duplicating Prior Desirable Results
The speaker discusses the challenges of replicating success, the recurring presence of God in the Old Testament, and the relationship between obedience, God's presence, and blessings. They also explore the crisis when the temple was destroyed and the importance of following the right order in rebuilding the connection with God through the example of Ezra.
Jan 31, 2024 • 13min
NEH023 - NO MESSING AROUND TODAY, We’ve Got to Cover the Mosaic Covenant and It’s a Lot
Exploring the importance of understanding the Mosaic Covenant and its influence on Ezra's actions and mindset. Understanding the significance of the Mosaic Covenant in Ezra's story. Moses receives instructions from God and prepares the people for His coming on Mount Sinai.
Jan 30, 2024 • 12min
NEH022 - Ezra Sees His People Making a Mistake That's Hard to Unmake, So He Does the Only Sensible Thing and Yanks Out His Beard
The podcast discusses the emotional impact of irreversible choices, the horrifying consequences of cultural integration, the significance of interfaith marriage in modern society, and the transformative impact of Christianity on global culture.
Jan 29, 2024 • 14min
NEH021 - Ezra's Metaphorical Homecoming to His Metaphorical Alma Mater is a Disaster
In this podcast, the speaker talks about a disappointing homecoming to their alma mater and compares it to Ezra's underwhelming return after acquiring wealth. They discuss how Ezra successfully moves a large sum of money through dangerous territory using strategic analysis of history. They explore Ezra's interactions with important people, his discovery of detestable practices in Jerusalem, and the challenge of sin in the Bible's storyline.
Jan 26, 2024 • 14min
NEH020 - So Your Plan Is to Walk across a Continent on a Road Full of Bandits with a Third of a Billion Dollars and Hope We Don’t Get Robbed? Precisely. And It’s Going to Work.
Discussion of Ezra's journey without an armed escort, relying on God's protection. Reflecting on a large amount of gold and potential theft. The risky plan to transport money with unskilled priests. Distribution of money and sacred articles with themes of unity and shared vision.
Jan 25, 2024 • 13min
NEH019 - Ezra and His Pals Look like Tourists Which Is Already Very Attractive to Bandits, but the Fact That They're Carrying Hundreds of Millions of Dollars of Gold and Silver Will Probably Make Them More Attractive to Thieves Along the Way
The speaker shares their recent trip to Rome and a negative experience with suspected pickpocketers. The vulnerability of tourists and Ezra's concerns in the book of Ezra are discussed. The speaker reflects on past experiences of God's providence and their decision to rely on God's protection during their trip.
Jan 24, 2024 • 14min
NEH018 - There Is a Problem, Ezra Has Made It His Problem, and He Is Writing About It in a Very Personal Way
The speaker discusses their personal experience of reading the Bible as a young man and the significance of gaining a child's perspective. They explore the themes of lineage and priestly integrity in the context of Ezra's journey to Jerusalem. Ezra faces the obstacle of a limited number of people to assist him in rebuilding Jerusalem. Discusses the shortage of Levites to support the priests and how Ezra gathers more Levites and temple servants to address this deficiency.
Jan 23, 2024 • 13min
NEH017 - Ezra Knows a Good Deal When He Sees It
Explore the authority granted to Ezra and the returning exiles. Discover the excitement and anticipation of the recipients as they uncover each reward. Delve into the unbelievable wealth and prizes given to certain individuals. Explore the influence of previous rulers and the theme of 'go up' in the Book of Ezra.
Jan 22, 2024 • 12min
NEH016 - I'm Not Sure I Can Imagine a More Extravagant Pile of Prizes Than What Is Being Offered
The podcast explores the parallels between the luxurious prizes on 'The Price is Right' and the overwhelming abundance in Ezra chapter seven. It delves into the reign of Artaxerxes and his relationship with the Jewish people, discussing the tension surrounding his response to mean letters written about them. It also explores Artaxerxes' favorable treatment of Ezra and the political strategy of Persia. The concept of offering sacrifices to multiple gods and the increasing rewards for the Jewish people are also discussed.
Jan 19, 2024 • 11min
NEH015 - Like Former Oakland Athletics General Manager, Billy Beane, Ezra the Priest is a Reformer and He's Going to Rattle Some Cages
Parallels between Billy Beane and Ezra as change-makers and innovators. The significance of Ezra's genealogy in rebuilding the temple. Implications of Ezra's genealogy on the concept of priesthood. Understanding Ezra's credibility as a reformer and his passion for the law.
