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Engaging in the study of the Hebrew Bible in its ancient Near Eastern context and original languages to promote good and reasonable interpretation of scripture, so that the church might live more faithfully in the present.
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103. Wisdom and Temple in the Story of Scripture
Episode 103
lundi 16 mars 2026 • Duration 21:54
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What do wisdom and the temple have to do with each other? In this episode, we explore one of the most fascinating overlaps in the story of Scripture. From creation as God’s cosmic temple to Solomon building the temple in wisdom, from Proverbs 8 to Exodus 40, we trace how God orders the world in wisdom and dwells with His people in sacred space. We also reflect on how these themes come together in Jesus—the true image and true temple—and what it means for us as those being built up into a spiritual house. This conversation invites us to see the Bible as one unified story and to consider how wisdom, worship, and vocation shape our lives today.
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102. Psalm 149: How the beginning and end of Psalms tells a story
Episode 102
lundi 2 mars 2026 • Duration 33:43
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Psalm 149 might just change how you read the entire Book of Psalms. In this episode, Matthew (MA in Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) explores a powerful connection between the opening psalms and the closing chapters of the Psalter. Psalm 1 invites us into the way of righteousness, Psalm 2 depicts the rebellion of the nations against the Lord and His Anointed, and Psalm 149 brings those same themes to a dramatic conclusion. We trace the story of rejection, warning, patience, and ultimately judgment—while also seeing how these psalms point us to Jesus and the hope given to the humble. This conversation invites us to read the Psalms as one unified story and to reflect on what that story means for our lives today.
Chapters
0:00-13:08 Psalms 1-2
13:09-33:43 Psalm 149
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93. When Saints Sin...Evaluating Characters in the Hebrew Bible
Episode 93
lundi 27 janvier 2025 • Duration 47:27
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In today’s episode, we tackle an important question: How should we evaluate biblical characters? Are they flawless heroes, irredeemable villains, or something more complex? We explore how to move beyond simplistic views by looking at the actual text and learning from the wisdom of St. John Chrysostom.
We also discuss themes of exile, repentance, and restoration. This conversation is all about embracing the depth of Scripture and avoiding the trap of false dichotomies—biblical characters are neither perfect saints nor one-dimensional sinners. There’s so much we can learn from their lives, struggles, and faith.
Join us as we navigate the complexities of these ancient stories and discover how they speak to us today.
Chapters
0:00-11:18 Growing up with Heroes OR Villains
11:19-20:40 Going back to the ACTUAL text
20:41-32:02 Wisdom from St. John Chrysostom
32:03-43:48 Exile and Repentance
43:49-47:25 Enoch!
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3. A controversial verse about gender roles
Episode 3
lundi 13 avril 2020 • Duration 44:25
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2. How the Hebrew of Psalm 22 Magnifies the Awesomeness of Jesus
Episode 2
dimanche 12 avril 2020 • Duration 23:35
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1. And God said that it was NOT good?
Episode 1
dimanche 5 avril 2020 • Duration 14:57
We learn a lot about people from what they like AND what they don’t like. The same is true with God. What is the first thing that God doesn’t like? A perennial truth that is highly relevant for the times that we are in with COVID-19.
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What the podcast is all about!
dimanche 5 avril 2020 • Duration 14:19
The Hebrew Bible for many people is confusing, boring, or ignored. For some of us, it is fascinating, but we want teaching with more depth than what typical church services are able to do. Having learned Hebrew for nearly a decade and taught the language since 2017, I love the language and story of the Hebrew Bible! I can’t wait to share more about my heart for this in this introductory episode.
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WHERE TO FIND US
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92. Making a Hebrew Dictionary: Bobby Duke’s Journey and Insights
Episode 92
lundi 16 décembre 2024 • Duration 59:47
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In today’s episode, we chat with Bobby about his fascinating journey into the world of biblical languages and dive deep into his work on a Hebrew dictionary. What inspired him to create it? How do we understand Hebrew words beyond the Bible? And what’s the deal with Paleo Hebrew? We also get a behind-the-scenes look at the joys and challenges of putting together a dictionary and how the process shaped Bobby spiritually. It’s a rich and inspiring conversation for anyone interested in biblical studies, language, or the intersection of work and personal formation.
“Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic Dictionary” https://zondervanacademic.com/products/biblical-hebrew-and-aramaic-dictionary
Robert R. Duke, (PhD, University of California, Los Angeles) is a professor in the Honors College and former dean of the School of Theology at Azusa Pacific University. He is the author of The Social Location of the Visions of Amram and serves as the director of the Scholars Initiative at the Museum of the Bible.
Chapters
0:00-2:25 Introduction
2:26-8:11 Dr. Kirk’s journey in biblical studies
8:12-11:28 Elevator pitch for Agur
11:29-15:23 Order, Disorder, and Stuart Weeks
15:24-26:11 History of Wisdom Literature Interpretation
26:12-34:20 Agur the Eccentric Genius
34:21-45:40 What is Philology?
45:41-56:31 Difficult title and the genre of Agur
56:32-1:02:52 Humor in the Bible
1:02:53-1:09:07 The Big Picture Flow of Proverbs 30
1:09:08-1:16:05 Reading Agur as Christian Scripture
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91. Proverbs 30: Agur’s Humor, Genius, and Wisdom with Alexander Kirk
Episode 91
lundi 2 décembre 2024 • Duration 01:16:06
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In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Alexander Kirk to explore his book, Agur's Wisdom and the Coherence of Proverbs 30. Who is Agur, and why does he stand out as an eccentric genius? What can we learn about wisdom literature from the history of its interpretation? And how do we approach the humor, structure, and deeper meanings in Proverbs 30?
Dr. Kirk also shares his journey in biblical studies and gives us a glimpse into the art of philology. Whether you're curious about Agur’s unique voice or how to read Proverbs 30 as Christian Scripture, this episode has something for everyone who loves wisdom literature and the Hebrew Bible.
“Agur's Wisdom and the Coherence of Proverbs 30” https://a.co/d/2xCSGgf
0:00-2:25 Introduction
2:26-8:11 Dr. Kirk’s journey in biblical studies
8:12-11:28 Elevator pitch for Agur
11:29-15:23 Order, Disorder, and Stuart Weeks
15:24-26:11 History of Wisdom Literature Interpretation
26:12-34:20 Agur the Eccentric Genius
34:21-45:40 What is Philology?
45:41-56:31 Difficult title and the genre of Agur
56:32-1:02:52 Humor in the Bible
1:02:53-1:09:07 The Big Picture Flow of Proverbs 30
1:09:08-1:16:05 Reading Agur as Christian Scripture
Alex Kirk joined the faculty of Beeson Divinity School in 2024 to teach Old Testament and Hebrew after serving in global theological education for nearly a decade. He has previously taught in over a dozen countries, at schools like Ecole Superieure Baptiste de Théologie de l’Afrique de l’Ouest in Lomé, Togo, Institut Biblique de la Croix-des-Bouquets in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti, and Baptistička teološka škola in Novi Sad, Serbia, as well as helping to launch William Tennent School of Theology in Colorado and serving with Crosslands Training in the UK. Both a philologist and a theologian by training, his academic interests range from biblical Hebrew linguistics and text criticism to poetry, wisdom literature, hermeneutics and theological interpretation of Scripture. His first book, Agur's Wisdom and the Coherence of Proverbs 30 (SBL, 2024), combines many of these interests to present a detailed interpretation of Proverbs chapter 30 as a coherent collection that mocks pride and commends humility as the better part of wisdom. Ongoing projects relate to the relationship of wisdom and law in the Hebrew Bible and Second Temple Judaism, the role of humor in biblical wisdom and theological interpretation of Ecclesiastes.
As the son of a pastor and an enthusiast for literature of all types, Kirk is particularly passionate about leading church leaders deeper into the text of the Old Testament to encounter God. To this end, he continually strives to deepen his own understanding of the hermeneutical reality that this ancient text is the word of the LORD to his people. Alex is married to Meghan and they have three daughters, Rue, Willa and Janie. Their family attends Christ the King Anglican Church (ACNA) in Hoover, Alabama.
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90. Going Deeper with Biblical Hebrew: Interview with Dr. Chip Hardy and Dr. Matthew McAffee
Episode 90
lundi 28 octobre 2024 • Duration 01:05:05
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We interview the authors of a new intermediate Hebrew grammar: “Going Deeper with Biblical Hebrew.” Dr. Chip Hardy and Dr. Matthew McAffee give insights and methods for how students can learn during the unique intermediate phase of the Hebrew language journey. They also give thoughts for professors and teachers who are instructing others in intermediate Hebrew.
0:00-2:14 Intro
2:15-6:51 Why an Intermediate Grammar of Hebrew?
6:52-12:26 Challenges of intermediate Hebrew
12:27-22:48 Best method for learning/teaching intermediate Hebrew
23:49-29:02 Inspiration to learn Hebrew
29:03-39:42 Examples that show the need for understanding Hebrew
39:43-44:08 Hebrew insights about Pharaoh’s heart
45:15-54:51 With great (Hebrew) power comes great responsibility
54:52-1:00:13 The balance of reading the text vs grammar
1:00:14-1:05:04 The need for Hebrew in every generation
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“Going Deeper with Biblical Hebrew”: https://a.co/d/jln0Gnb
Chip Hardy: https://www.samford.edu/beeson-divinity/directory/Hardy-Chip
Matthew McAffee: https://welch.academia.edu/MatthewMcAffee
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