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Jesus as the Psalm 2 Royal Son of God
Psalms 1 & 2 E4 — The New Testament authors make both subtle and direct claims to Jesus’ divinity, almost exclusively by referencing Israel’s Scriptures. In Psalm 2, one of the most quoted passages from the Hebrew Bible, Yahweh responds to the conspiring, violent nations by insta ... Show More
1h 15m
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
Jul 2022
The Holiness Movement | Christian Fundamentalism Series
Can a Christian be holy? Can we go a week, a day, or an hour without sinning?
These are questions that modern Christians struggle with. They have their origin in John Wesley, a hymn writer, preacher, and one of the founders of Methodism. In this episode of Truce, we track how thi ... Show More
21m 29s
Oct 2022
WOF 355: How to Make a Holy Hour
<p>Friends, what is a Holy Hour? How do you do it, and why should you start? On today's episode of the "Word on Fire Show," Brandon Vogt and I discuss one of the most powerful spiritual disciplines you can adopt.</p> <p>A listener asks, if the Eucharist is so important, why isn't ... Show More
26m 33s
Nov 2023
WOF 413: "Nones" Rediscovering the Bible
<p class="has-drop-cap">Friends, an exciting group of psychologists, scientists, and thought leaders are rediscovering the beauty and brilliance of the Bible.</p> <p>What's causing so many of them to look at the Bible with fresh eyes? That's what Brandon Vogt and I discuss on tod ... Show More
32m 28s
Dec 2022
God Shows Up In Our Stories, Especially at Christmas: Danica McKellar & Matt Rawle
<p>Whether you’ve been a Christian your whole life because you were raised in the faith, or you’re just curious about what Christianity is all about, there are many ways we can come to know God, sometimes when we’re not even looking for Him. In the Bible, the prophet Isaiah tells ... Show More
25m 30s
Dec 2023
WOF 415: Mind, Meaning, and the Materialists
<p class="has-drop-cap">Friends, can everything in the world be reduced to atoms bumping against each other, and chemical reactions in our brains? Or is there something more to reality than its material elements?</p> <p>That's what Brandon Vogt and I discuss on today's "Word on F ... Show More
33m 35s