The Wilderness E8 –– In the Bible, God often turns wilderness wanderings into times of testing, purification, and preparation for returning to the garden land. The tragedy of the Hebrew Bible, however, is that when people do return to the garden, they keep following their own distorted wisdom and desires. This is why the beginning of every gospel account fea ... Show More
Mar 9
Two Psalms That Sum Up the Hebrew Bible
Psalms 1 & 2 E3 — So far in this short series, we’ve looked individually at Psalm 1 and Psalm 2. Now we’ll look at them side by side. The art of meditating on Scripture involves appreciating every single paragraph, poem, and story, but then also considering what comes before and ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 2
Yahweh’s Response to Corrupt Kings in Psalm 2
Psalms 1 & 2 E2 — Psalm 2 presents a crisis perpetuated by a long line of corrupt empires in the ancient Near East. Every one of these empires makes a practice of conquering, murdering, raping, and pillaging across the known world, while ancient Israel is just one small nation co ... Show More
55m 26s
Sep 2024
Baptism and Temptation - The Gospels
In this Bible Story, the heavens are opened up as John baptizes Jesus. The signalling of Jesus’ earthly ministry has begun, and all of history is about to be shaped forever. Then Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where he is tempted by Satan. This story is inspired ... Show More
18m 12s
Sep 2025
Baptism and Temptation - The Gospels
In this Bible Story, the heavens are opened up as John baptizes Jesus. The signalling of Jesus’ earthly ministry has begun, and all of history is about to be shaped forever. Then Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where he is tempted by Satan. This story is inspired ... Show More
17m 38s
Oct 2022
John 1: Who Is Jesus And Why Was He Here?
<p>In this episode, we focus on John 1. The first chapter of John begins with a clear, expressive description of Jesus as identical to God the Father. It then segues to the ministry of John the Baptist, and the local religious leaders who questioned him. By the end of the chapter ... Show More
27m 40s
Sep 2025
Flipping Tables and Eternal Life - The Gospels
In this Bible Story, we witness the righteous anger of Jesus. During the Passover, corrupt money-changers and religious leaders exploit people’s desire to worship. So Jesus fashions a whip and drives them out. This story is inspired by John 2:13-23, John 3: 1-21, Numbers 21:4-9. ... Show More
18m 11s
Aug 2025
The Birth of Jesus - The Gospels
In this Bible Story, we witness the humble birth of our hero, Jesus. Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem for the census, and Mary begins to go into labor. The Christ child is visited by shepherds, and a man of God named Simeon who prophesied that He would be the light of the worl ... Show More
14m 58s
Sep 2025
Young Jesus - The Gospels
In this Bible Story, we peer into the childhood of Jesus. Even as a young boy, his purpose is clear. He is to teach the word of God and turn people’s hearts of stone into hearts of flesh. Although his family doesn't entirely understand, Jesus grows up with purpose and mission. He ... Show More
9m 42s