Explore every episode of the podcast The Apocalyptic Gospel Podcast
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| S4E24: The Parable of the Shepherd and the Gate | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:56:04 | |
In this episode we discuss Jesus' "illustration" of the shepherd and the gate from John 10:1-18. Jesus speaks these words in response to the negative reaction by the religious leaders to the healing of blind man (9:40). Akin to the parable of the lost sheep, Jesus invokes Israel's prophetic indictment of self-serving leadership. As the "good shepherd," Jesus asserts his messianic role as the eschatological Davidic shepherd (Eze 34; Ps Sol 17). Show notes
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| S4E23: The Parable of the Persistent Widow | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:55:18 | |
In this episode we discuss the parable of the persistent widow from Luke 18. Jesus speaks this parable in context to the discussion of the sudden and apocalyptic coming of the messianic kingdom in Luke 17:20-37. As has been common throughout Jewish liturgical history, this parable is spoken to encourage faith and prayer for the coming of the Messiah and the day of the Lord. Show notes
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| S4E22: The Parable of the Dishonest Manager | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:34:43 | |
In this episode we discuss the parable of the dishonest manager from Luke 16. Within an apocalyptic context, the parable is quite simple and straightforward. The dishonest manager responds wisely in light of his own future judgment, whereas the "sons of this age" (v. 8) respond unwisely with their "unrighteous wealth" (v. 11), spending it on that which does not lead to "eternal dwellings" (v. 9) in the age to come. Show notes
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| Q&A #12 with Bill, John, and Josh | 16 Aug 2023 | 01:01:33 | |
Bill, John, and Josh tackle your questions in this twelfth Q&A episode. Among many topics, we discuss dispensationalism, Galatians and circumcision, interacting with other disciples who hold to supersessionism and preterism, the idea of Jesus as a failed apocalyptic prophet, and how first century Jews understood "Abraham's bosom". Show notes:
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| S4E21: The Parables of Lost Things | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:57:26 | |
In this episode we discuss the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son found in Luke 15. Jesus uses familiar imagery in each of these parables to indict the religious leaders for their lack of concern for the sinners and marginalized within Israel. Particularly, the imagery of sheep/shepherds and God as Israel's father were commonly known based on the covenant (Deut 32) and the prophetic tradition (Isa 63; Jer 50; Ezek 34; etc.). Rather than an individualized or ethnicized interpretation, these parables are best understood in an intra-Jewish (apocalyptic) context. Show notes
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| S4E20: The Parable of the Tower and the Army | 02 Aug 2023 | 00:48:53 | |
In this episode we discuss the parables of the Tower and the Army in Luke 14. As with his other parables, Jesus affirms the apocalyptic framework that was common in first century Judaism. He calls the crowds to persevering discipleship by "hating" one's life and renouncing family, possessions, and security in order to "complete the tower" (Luke 14:28-29) and endure until the end and, thus, to inherit eternal life. Show notes
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| S4E19: The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:37:59 | |
In this episode we discuss the parable of the Barren Fig Tree from Luke 13:6-9. This parable uses familiar imagery from the prophets to reiterate the urgent need to repent and to live life in light of the coming judgment. Within the context of Jewish remnant theology, this parable is best understood as Jesus reminding his audience that unless they repent (vv. 1-5), they will be cut down and perish in the coming judgment. Show notes
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| S4E18: The Parable of the Rich Fool | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:50:35 | |
In this episode we discuss the parable of the Rich Fool from Luke 12:13-21. Jesus exhorts his followers to steward wealth with sobriety in light of the coming judgment and the age to come. The apocalyptic context of the parable is often overlooked in commentaries, but Jesus' words to his first-century hearers are just as applicable today as they were then (if not more!). Show notes
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| S4E17: The Parable of the Good Samaritan | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:39:05 | |
In this episode we discuss the parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37, emphasizing divine mercy and love of neighbor. The immediate context of the parable highlights many apocalyptic themes which frame its interpretation. This parable was spoken not to subvert Jewish apocalyptic eschatology or define a new kingdom ethic, but like many of Jesus' other parables, was given to evoke a moral response of repentance in light of the age to come and the day of judgment. Show notes
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| S4E16: The Parable of the Talents | 05 Jul 2023 | 00:33:07 | |
In this episode we discuss the parable of the talents from Matthew 25:14-30. Like many of Jesus' other parables, common apocalyptic themes frame his message. The day of judgment and accounting is foregrounded in light of Jesus' call to live faithfully and wholeheartedly for the age to come. These common apocalyptic themes are then rehearsed immediately after the parable of the talents in Matt 25:31-46. Show notes
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| S4E15: The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Servants and the Ten Virgins | 28 Jun 2023 | 00:43:35 | |
In this episode we discuss the parable of the wise and foolish servants in Matthew 24 and the parable of ten virgins in Matthew 25. The parallels in Mark and Luke indicate that the details communicated in the parables need not be understood allegorically. Rather, Jesus is simply exhorting his disciples to sobriety and urgency in light of common Jewish apocalyptic expectations concerning the day of God and the coming of the Messiah. Show notes
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| Q&A #11 with Bill, John, and Josh | 21 Jun 2023 | 01:02:12 | |
Bill, John, and Josh tackle your questions in this eleventh Q&A episode. Among many topics, we discuss supersessionism, God's purposes for the Gentiles in this age and the age to come, and Zionism. Show notes:
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| S4E14: The Parable of the Wedding Feast | 14 Jun 2023 | 00:38:34 | |
In this episode we discuss the parable of the wedding feast from Matthew 22 and Luke 14. In both accounts, apocalyptic themes set the context for the telling of the parable. While typically viewed as a parable about salvation history and 70AD, Jesus' primary audience is expressly named as "the chief priests and Pharisees" (Matthew 21:45). The parable is simply about responsiveness to Jesus' and John's proclamation of the coming judgment, kingdom, and resurrection (cf. Luke 14:14). Show notes
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| S4E13: The Parable of the Tenants | 07 Jun 2023 | 00:50:42 | |
In this episode we discuss the parable of the tenants from Matthew 21:33-45. This parable, spoken against the chief priests and Pharisees, condemns the corrupt stewardship of their authority and their mismanagement of the Temple. Rather than an annulment of the covenant between God and Israel and an affirmation of supersessionism, the parable is a strong affirmation of God's enduring covenant with the people of Israel and intention for the Temple within the commonly held Jewish apocalyptic ideas of the day. Show notes
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| S4E12: The Parable of the Vineyard Laborers | 31 May 2023 | 00:40:11 | |
In this episode we discuss the parable of the vineyard laborers from Matthew 20:1-16. Following the story of the rich young ruler and the disciples' inheritance of the twelve thrones in the age to come (19:16-30), this parable highlights the "payment of wages" (20:8) and God's generosity toward Israel's marginal (i.e. the disciples). Thus, both sections conclude with the apocalyptic, two-age saying, "the first [in this age] will be last [in the age to come]" (19:30; 20:16). Show notes
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| S4E11: The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant | 24 May 2023 | 00:45:16 | |
In this episode we discuss the parable of the unforgiving servant from Matthew 18:21-35. Jesus speaks forcefully of divine mercy and forgiveness within the traditional Jewish apocalyptic expectations concerning the "settling of accounts" (v. 23). When this eschatological framework is marginalized or ignored, the gravity and impact of Jesus' teaching concerning forgiveness is lost. Show notes
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| S4E10: The Parable of Defilement | 17 May 2023 | 00:52:46 | |
In this episode we discuss the parable of defilement in Matthew 15 and Mark 7. The parable is set in context to Jesus' conflict with the Pharisees concerning the hypocrisy of their traditions. The explanation of this parable, particularly in Mark's gospel, has been widely used to support the idea that Jesus abrogated the Torah's dietary instructions. By examining the context and the various translations of Mark 7:19, it becomes clear that Jesus is actually upholding Jewish dietary laws and is simply emphasizing "the weightier matters of the law," so to speak. Show notes
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| S4E9: The Parable of the Strong Man | 10 May 2023 | 00:57:11 | |
In this episode we discuss the parable of the strong man from Matthew 12. After healing a demon-possessed man, Jesus responds to the accusation of the Pharisees that he drove out the demon by the power of Satan. The parable of the strong man is part of a larger argument that the Pharisees' accusation is both illogical (vv. 25-29) and immoral (vv. 31-32), which is the basis of their eschatological judgment (vv. 36-37). The parable simply argues that Jesus' power over demons proves that he is indeed "the Son of David" (v. 23), and he will thus plunder Satan's house at the end of the age. Show notes
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| S4E8: The Parable of the Children in the Marketplace | 03 May 2023 | 00:48:45 | |
In this episode, we discuss the parable of the children in the marketplace from Matthew 11 and Luke 7. This short parable follows a complicated discussion about the imprisonment of John the Baptist, but is often read outside of that context and through the lens of realized eschatology. Rather than reimagining the commonly held Jewish apocalyptic eschatology of the time, the parable was simply an indictment concerning the false accusations of the religious leaders that John was demonized and Jesus was a glutton. On the day of judgment, the wisdom of their lives will ultimately be vindicated. Show notes
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| S4E7: The Parable of the Wineskins | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:49:56 | |
In this episode we discuss the parable of the wineskins (and the patched garment) from Matthew 9, Mark 2, and Luke 5. Contrary to the popular interpretation of a radical redefinition and subversion of Jewish apocalyptic eschatology, this parable communicates the simple principle of dysfunctionality or maladaptation. You cannot force Jesus' disciples to fast while the Messiah is with them. It does not work. But when he is "taken away" (cf. Isa 53:8 LXX), they will fast. Through this parable, Jesus (and the Gospel authors) sought to establish the discipline of fasting in the early church. Show notes
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| Q&A #10 with Bill, John, and Josh | 19 Apr 2023 | 01:11:34 | |
Bill, John, and Josh tackle your questions in this tenth Q&A episode. Among many topics, we answer your questions about the parable of the mustard seed and leaven, replacement theology, understanding the role and purpose of Israel, and we make some observations about tithing and Greek words in the New Testament. Show notes:
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| S4E6: The Parable of the Two Houses | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:56:24 | |
In this episode we discuss the parable of the two houses and the words of Jesus immediately leading up to it in Matthew 7:15-27. Much of the imagery is drawn from the Tanakh and 2nd Temple literature, and the ideas would have been commonly understood within the Jewish apocalyptic narrative. Jesus criticizes and corrects the leadership of Israel for their hypocrisy and pretense, calling his disciples to radical obedience to his words and a singular focus on the age to come. Show notes
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| S4E5: Metaphors in the Sermon on the Mount | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:45:14 | |
In this episode, we discuss the metaphors found in the Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5-7). After first rehearsing the importance of seeing the teachings of Jesus in their historical context, we look at the familiar metaphors of salt, light, the eye as the lamp of the body, and the narrow gate. These metaphors were common tools used to communicate a familiar prophetic message to the people of Israel in context to their covenantal calling. Show notes
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| S4E4: The Parables of the Net, the Hidden Treasure, and the Pearl | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:50:43 | |
In this episode we discuss the parables of the net, the hidden treasure, and the pearl from Matthew 13. These three parables maintain the same Jewish apocalyptic eschatological context highlighted in the explanation of the parable of the weeds (Matthew 13:36-43). The parable of the net reinforces the context of an eschatological judgment, with the righteous inheriting eternal life and the wicked, eternal destruction; while the parables of the pearl and treasure portray the wisdom of the person who gives everything to inherit eternal life on the last day. Show notes
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| S4E3: The Parable of the Weeds | 22 Mar 2023 | 00:44:03 | |
In this episode, we explore the parable of the wheat and the tares/weeds, the parable of the mustard seed, and the parable of the leaven. In light of common Jewish apocalyptic expectations, these parables all communicate a common theme of the flourishing of the wicked in this age and God's patient response toward evil. Rather than positive parables speaking of the growth of a spiritualized kingdom, these parables are primarily negative in tone meant to indict pride and hypocrisy in light of the coming judgment. Show notes
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| S4E2: The Parable of the Sower | 15 Mar 2023 | 00:55:55 | |
In this episode, we examine Jesus' parable of the sower found in Matthew 13:3-9. We begin by reviewing popular contemporary interpretations of the parables. As a feature particularly important to all of them, we delve into the Jewish tradition of using agricultural metaphors in communication, with a focus on second-temple literature's emphasis on the sowing and reaping motif in discipleship. Within that historical context, we explore how this understanding provides deeper insight into the parable of the sower. Show notes
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| S4E1: Introduction to the Parables of Jesus - The Secrets of the Kingdom | 08 Mar 2023 | 01:07:47 | |
In our opening episode for season 4 of our show, we introduce the parables of Jesus and discuss his intended audience and their purpose. Rather than a redefinition of Jewish eschatology or Jesus giving new, gnostic revelation, the parables are spoken to the calloused and are meant to evoke a moral response of repentance. Jesus' parables are communicating the same ideas as Israel's prophetic tradition, highlighting the need for covenant faithfulness in light of Israel's assumed apocalyptic eschatology. Show notes
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| Q&A #9 with Bill, John, and Josh | 19 Oct 2022 | 00:55:37 | |
Bill, John, and Josh tackle your questions in this ninth Q&A episode. We discuss revival, the Trinity, and different hermeneutical tools that Christians have used over the centuries. We also explore how Paul uses the Hebrew Bible, and conclude with some thoughts on some common critiques on the historicity of the Tanakh. Show notes:
Resources: Blasphemy and Exaltation in Judaism - Darrell Bock: https://amzn.to/3EHH1Fo Our YouTube channels: Bill: https://youtube.com/channel/UC2d-sl7y9qVzNO5Q1ZnKTgQ | |||
| S3E33: Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles: Priests and Kings at the End of the Age | 12 Oct 2022 | 00:52:31 | |
In this final episode of the season, we discuss Ezra-Nehemiah, and 1-2 Chronicles and their later interpretation in second-temple apocalyptic literature. Being traditionally understood as the head of the Great Sanhedrin, Ezra in particular is transformed into an apocalyptic prophet proclaiming the urgency of the end of the age. The Chronicles largely summarize earlier content of 1-2 Samuel and 1-2 Kings with an emphasis on messianism, which plays into eschatological expectations in the second-temple period. Show notes
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| S3E32: The Book of Daniel and Jewish Apocalyptic Eschatology | 05 Oct 2022 | 00:44:10 | |
In this episode, we discuss the book of Daniel and its influence on later Jewish apocalyptic literature and the New Testament. We highlight particular themes common to the apocalyptic worldview, including the kingdom of God, the son of Man, and the eschatological persecution of the saints. Daniel is best understood and read through the lens of God's covenantal faithfulness to Israel and its projection forward in an apocalyptic view of history. Show notes
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| S3E31: The Five Scrolls and Jewish Apocalypticism | 28 Sep 2022 | 00:56:39 | |
In this episode, we discuss the Five Scrolls: Song of Solomon, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, and Esther. Though seemingly disparate in content, authorship, chronology, and genre, Jewish tradition groups these five books within the Ketuvim. We discuss some of the reasons why, and how later tradition reads these books messianically and eschatologically. Show notes
Resource: Targum and Testament Revisited by Martin McNamara - https://amzn.to/3L6DGB4 | |||
| S3E30: The Eschatological Metanarrative of the Psalms: An Interview with David Mitchell, part 2 | 21 Sep 2022 | 00:53:50 | |
In this episode we continue our interview with David Mitchell, Biblical scholar and pastoral musician. We explore some of the eschatological themes found in the Psalms and how these play out in the prophetic literature. We also look at the themes of the Psalms in apocalyptic literature, which give context to the New Testament's quotations of the Psalms, especially Psalm 110. Show notes:
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| S3E29: The Eschatological Metanarrative of the Psalms: An Interview with David Mitchell, part 1 | 14 Sep 2022 | 00:40:01 | |
In this episode we interview David Mitchell, Biblical scholar and pastoral musician. We explore some of his work on the Psalms from his book The Message of the Psalter: An Eschatological Programme in the Book of Psalms. David discusses the primary theme of his book with us – namely, that the Psalms have been organized in a way that is intended to convey an eschatological narrative. David shares some of the other theories behind the organization of the Psalms, and then shares a few examples to help illustrate how both the content and the redaction of the Psalms were intended to heighten eschatological expectation. Show notes:
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| S3E28: Introduction to the Ketuvim and the Wisdom Literature | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:56:24 | |
In this episode we begin our discussion of the Ketuvim with the Wisdom tradition in the Tanakh. Along with the prophetic tradition, the wisdom tradition played a key role in the development of Jewish apocalypticism. Today we survey the Psalms, Proverbs, and Job, highlighting how they are incorporated into later apocalyptic themes such as the delineation of the righteous and the wicked at the final judgment, the resurrection of the dead, and messianic hope. Show notes
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| Q&A #8 with Bill, John, and Josh | 31 Aug 2022 | 01:02:31 | |
Bill, John, and Josh tackle your questions in this eighth Q&A episode. Topics include the relationship of apocalypticism to pacifism and fatalism, Messianic Judaism, and the importance of historical studies. Also, don't miss our rapid fire round (which, as usual, is not so rapid). Show notes:
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| S3E27: Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi: Covenant Faithfulness and the Hope of Israel | 24 Aug 2022 | 00:51:45 | |
In this episode we finish our discussion of the Minor Prophets with Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. We discuss the various themes found in each book and the role that these post-exilic prophets play in the development of apocalyptic thought. Generally written around the building of the second temple, the authors consistently use apocalyptic scenarios to motivate Israel's covenant faithfulness in the stewardship of their election. Show notes
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| S3E26: The Pre-Exilic Prophets and the Projection of the Covenant | 17 Aug 2022 | 01:01:26 | |
In this episode we discuss the minor prophetic books of Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah. As we've seen already in the other prophetic books from Isaiah to Amos, the themes of covenant discipline in light of eschatological hope are highlighted repeatedly throughout. Each book has its own particular emphasis and angle, but the covenantal cycle from Deuteronomy 28-30 is always presumed, and this cycle is pushed to its ultimate end by later apocalyptic writers and the authors of the New Testament. Show notes
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| S3E25: Hosea, Joel, and Amos: Idolatry, Injustice, and the Day of the Lord | 10 Aug 2022 | 00:53:06 | |
In this episode we begin our discussion of the Minor Prophets with the books of Hosea, Joel, and Amos. As with the other written prophets, "the Book of the Twelve" highlights the themes of covenantal maintenance, eschatological distress, and ultimate restoration for Israel. Hosea's marriage imagery, Joel's emphasis on the day of the Lord, and Amos' concern for injustices are all framed within the common covenantal narrative. Show notes
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| Q&A #7 with Bill, John, and Josh | 03 Aug 2022 | 00:43:05 | |
Bill, John, and Josh tackle your questions in this seventh Q&A episode. Topics include Gentiles and the Torah, scholars like Albert Schweitzer and C.H. Dodd, John 3 and Ezekiel 36, and God's promises. We also give some practical advice about how to relate to others who see the Gospel differently. Show notes:
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| S3E24: Heavenly Visions and Eschatological Revelation in the Book of Ezekiel | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:48:07 | |
In this episode we discuss the book of Ezekiel and its later interpretation in apocalyptic literature and the New Testament. Just as with the other written prophets, Ezekiel continues the theme of covenantal maintenance, using Israel's history as a mechanism to describe their future eschatological exile and redemption. Several features in Ezekiel become important to the later apocalyptic writers, including heavenly visions, eschatological imagery, and the way in which these serve to communicate the certainty of God's covenantal promises. Show notes
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| S3E23: Jeremiah, the Covenantal Cycle, and the Baruch Tradition | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:46:45 | |
In this episode we discuss the book of Jeremiah and the playing out of the covenantal cycle as developed in Deuteronomy. Various passages illustrate this cycle, but chapter 25 particularly sets the pattern of covenantal determinism which is developed in the apocalyptic literature. A unique example of the forward projection of Jeremiah's covenantal cycle is also seen in the Baruch tradition. Show notes
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| S3E22: Isaiah, Messianism, and the Servant Songs | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:59:34 | |
In this episode we discuss messianism in the book of Isaiah. In light of the day of the Lord and the coming restoration of creation, Isaiah portrays the Messiah as the head of Israel, who will redeem Israel and glorify Jerusalem. The Messiah functions as a servant of Israel who heals the nation and leads her to her glorious destiny. As Paul would put it, "I tell you that Messiah became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs" (Romans 15:8). Show notes
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| S3E21: Isaiah, Redemption, and the New Creation | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:38:59 | |
In this episode we look at the theme of redemption and restoration in the Book of Isaiah. The language of new heavens and new earth is uniquely Isaianic and captures the Jewish idea of the restoration of creation. However, this hope is understood in light of the covenant and the glorification of Jerusalem. The apocalyptic idea of the resurrection of the dead develops within this context and finds its epicenter on Mount Zion. Show notes
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| S3E20: Isaiah, Theophany, and the Day of the Lord | 29 Jun 2022 | 00:51:37 | |
In this episode we discuss how Isaiah is understood and pushed forward by later apocalyptic writers, Jesus, and the authors of the New Testament. Isaiah begins the written prophets in the Nevi'im, which revolve around the maintenance and projection of the covenant through divine judgment and redemption. The primary elements of Jewish apocalyptic thought (the day of the Lord, the resurrection of the dead, and the coming Messiah) are all heavily influenced by the Book of Isaiah. In this episode we focus on the theme of theophany and the day of the Lord. Show notes
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| Q&A #6 with Bill, John, and Josh | 22 Jun 2022 | 00:50:09 | |
Bill, John, and Josh tackle your questions in this sixth Q&A episode. Topics include enjoying life within an apocalyptic view of the world, the meaning of "ekklesia", the messiah's relationship to the day of the Lord, the parable of the wineskins, revivals within an apocalyptic view, and how to weed through various competing theological narratives. Show notes:
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| S3E19: I & II Kings, the Solomonic Ideal, and the Kingdom of God | 15 Jun 2022 | 00:44:10 | |
In this episode we give a brief overview of 1 and 2 Kings and focus on the unfolding and later projection of David's dynasty. After the failure of the Davidic monarchy, Solomon is idealized and anticipated by the prophetic tradition, wisdom literature, and second-temple literature as the king who is filled with God's wisdom and who leads the nation in righteousness and obedience. Rather than redefining or reimagining this expectation, the New Testament reinforces the hope for the restoration of David's throne in Jerusalem. Show notes
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| S3E18: I & II Samuel and the Anticipation of David's Glorious Throne | 08 Jun 2022 | 00:54:59 | |
In this episode we discuss 1 and 2 Samuel, and particularly the Davidic covenant in 2 Samuel 7, with an eye toward its forward projection in the Tanakh, second-temple literature, and the New Testament. God's election of David's family and the city of Jerusalem play out in subsequent prophetic and apocalyptic traditions. God's faithfulness to David and his descendants become the crucible of his faithfulness to creation as a whole. Show notes
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| S3E17: Joshua, Judges, Apocalypticism, and Martyrdom | 01 Jun 2022 | 00:50:40 | |
In this episode we discuss the books of Joshua and Judges and how they are understood in second-temple apocalyptic literature. Though not often talked about, when they are referenced, they are assimilated into the later apocalyptic tradition. The lack of references is also discussed in light of apocalypticism downplaying synergism and human involvement in ultimate salvation. Similarly, the rise of the martyrdom tradition in second-temple Judaism coincides with the development of apocalyptic hopes. Show notes
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| S3E16: Deuteronomy and the Covenantal Cycle | 25 May 2022 | 00:47:19 | |
In this episode we look more deeply at Deuteronomy and highlight how the Covenant and the Law are projected into the future both within the book of Deuteronomy as well as by later Jewish writers. Deuteronomy describes a cycle of covenant breaking, exile, repentance, and return that later becomes the foundation for Jewish eschatological conviction. This cycle thus becomes the engine of the apocalyptic hermeneutic in the second-temple period and in the New Testament. Show notes
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| S3E15: A Survey of Deuteronomy: The Covenant, the Law, and the Land | 18 May 2022 | 00:57:58 | |
In this episode, we give a brief overview of the book of Deuteronomy. We discuss some of the major themes of covenant, law, and land as we survey the book chapter by chapter. The book of Deuteronomy is often neglected in Christian tradition, but it was foundational for the oracles of the prophets and later the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. Show notes
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