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God Tests His Chosen Ones – Exodus E4 Apr 04, 2022

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Nobody likes tests. But the test is a recurring pattern in the biblical story for how God relates to his chosen ones. So are humans just lab rats in a divine experiment, or is there something else going on? Join Tim and Jon as they talk about the theme of the test and the famous account of Israel crossing the Sea of Reeds, as we dive into the second movement of the Exodus scroll.

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Timestamps

Part one (00:00-14:30)
Part two (14:30-20:25)
Part three (20:25-33:30)
Part four (33:30-49:50)
Part five (49:50-1:02:37)

Referenced Resources

Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch (The IVP Bible Dictionary Series), T. Desmond Alexander and David W. Baker
Bernard F. Batto
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You can experience the literary themes and movements we’re tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

Show Music

“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
Reflection by Swørn

Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.

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Why Are There 10 Plagues? – Exodus E3 Mar 28, 2022

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The ten plagues––they’re fascinating, they’re famous, and they sometimes seem overly harsh. Where do they fit in the story of the Bible and the process of God revealing his own name and character? In this episode, Tim and Jon talk about the ten plagues, or ten acts of de-creation, in which Yahweh uses his power over creation to undo his own creation in judgment. Listen in as we explore how God’s response to evil reveals another layer of his character.

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Timestamps

Part one (00:00-11:15)
Part two (11:15-24:15)
Part three (24:15-44:45)
Part four (44:45-01:00:03)

Referenced Resources

Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament, Ludwig Koehler, Walter Baumgartner, M. E. J. Richardson, J. J. Stamm
Exodus: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture (Volume 2) (The New American Commentary), Douglas K. Stewart
Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
You can experience the literary themes and movements we’re tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

Show Music

“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
"My Room Becomes The Sea" by Sleepy Fish

Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.

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Yahweh and the Exodus – Exodus E2 Mar 21, 2022

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The story of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt is famous for good reason—a burning bush, a transforming staff, 10 plagues, and the Passover. The exodus is also the story that defines God’s personal name, Yahweh. What does this narrative show us about Yahweh? And why does God care so much that people know his name? In this episode, Tim and Jon talk about God’s character revealed through his acts of deliverance and judgment.

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Timestamps

Part one (00:00-12:15)
Part two (12:15-39:45)
Part three (39:45-50:30)
Part four (50:30-1:05:45)

Referenced Resources

The Violence of the Biblical God, L. Daniel Hawk
The Sentence in Biblical Hebrew, Francis I. Andersen
Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
You can experience the literary themes and movements we’re tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

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“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
“Parkbench Epiphany” by Antimidas

Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.

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“God” Is Not a Name – Exodus E1 Mar 14, 2022

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God is not a name—it’s a title. In fact, the God of the Bible introduces himself by a specific name in one of the most famous stories in the Bible, the exodus event, when he works through Moses and Aaron to deliver Israel from slavery in Egypt. In this episode, Tim and Jon dive into the first movement of the Exodus scroll and explore the theme of God’s name.

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Timestamps

Part one (00:00-12:15)
Part two (12:15-23:45)
Part three (23:45-46:30)
Part four (46:30-1:05:28)

Referenced Resources

The Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament, Ludwig Koehler, Walter Baumgartner, and Johann Jakob Stamm
Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
You can experience the literary themes and movements we’re tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

Show Music

“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
“Field Studies, Vol. 1” by Chillhop Music

Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.

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Why Can’t Jacob and Esau Both Be Blessed? – Genesis Q+R Mar 07, 2022

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How is Jesus the first-born of creation and the “second Adam”? Why are the biblical authors so obsessed with the east? And why can’t Jacob and Esau both be blessed? In this episode, Tim and Jon tackle your questions about the Genesis scroll.

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Timestamps

Is Jesus Both the First-born and Chosen Second-Born? (1:27)
Why Are the Biblical Authors Obsessed with the East? (7:00)
Where Did Cain Find a Wife? (15:55)
Who Are the Nephilim? (21:14)
Does God Test Abraham Because He Banished Ishmael? (33:05)
Why Can’t Jacob and Esau Both Be Blessed? (42:30)

Referenced Resources

Genesis: History, Fiction, or Neither?: Three Views on the Bible’s Earliest Chapters (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology), James K. Hoffmeier, Gordon J. Wenham, Kenton L. Sparks
"And You Shall Tell Your Son...": The Concept of the Exodus in the Bible, Yair Zakovitch
The Blessing and the Curse, Jeff S. Anderson
Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
You can experience the literary themes and movements we’re tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

Show Music

“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS

Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. Audience questions collected by Christopher Maier. Podcast Annotations for the BibleProject app by Ashlyn Heise and Hannah Woo.

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Joseph the Suffering Servant – Genesis E8 Feb 28, 2022

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He lays down his life to save a remnant of God’s people, he brings God’s blessing to all nations, he forgives those who tried to kill him, and his name is … Joseph? In this episode, Tim and Jon conclude our study of the Genesis scroll with a final look at the theme of exile. See how Joseph’s story becomes an important part of the Bible’s depiction of the ultimate suffering servant, Jesus the Messiah.

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Timestamps

Part one (00:00-6:30)
Part two (6:30-17:00)
Part three (17:00-33:20)
Part four (33:20-44:49)

Referenced Resources

Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
You can experience the literary themes and movements we’re tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

Show Music

“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
“Cocktail Hour” by Strehlow

Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.

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Joseph the Exile – Genesis E7 Feb 21, 2022

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Joseph is one of the Bible’s most famous characters, and in the Genesis scroll, his story is a climactic moment in the theme of exile that spans the whole book. In this episode, Tim and Jon dive into the fourth and final movement of Genesis, a narrative rich with patterns, repeated words, and the presence of God even in the pit.

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Timestamps

Part one (00:00-11:30)
Part two (11:30-24:45)
Part three (24:45-41:51)

Referenced Resources

Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
You can experience the literary themes and movements we’re tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

Show Music

“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
“Directions” by Blue Wednesday X Shopan

Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.

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Wrestling God for a Blessing – Genesis E6 Feb 14, 2022

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Throughout the story of the Bible, God singles out different people, like Jacob, to be the conduit of his blessing to all humanity. But from birth, Jacob consistently acts more like the snake from the garden of Eden than a righteous chosen one of God. He lies his way into blessings that God had intended for him all along. So what will God do? In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss the theme of blessing and curse in the life of Jacob.

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Timestamps

Part one (00:00-17:30)
Part two (17:30-28:20)
Part three (28:20-45:30)
Part four (45:30-1:05:57)

Referenced Resources

Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
You can experience the literary themes and movements we’re tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

Show Music

“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
“The Great Escape” by Blue Wednesday

Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.

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Great Blessing and Great Responsibility – Genesis E5 Feb 07, 2022

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The word “blessing” brings to mind a variety of images for all of us. But what exactly does it mean when God blesses someone? And where did the curse come from? In this episode, Tim and Jon start exploring the third movement of Genesis, tracing the theme of blessing and curse.

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Timestamps

Part one (00:00-18:35)
Part two (18:35-37:40)
Part three (37:40-51:30)
Part four (51:30-1:01:42)

Referenced Resources

The Blessing and the Curse: Trajectories in the Theology of the Old Testament, Jeff S. Anderson
Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

Show Music

“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
“Endless Beginnings” by Smile High and Teddy Roxpin

Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.

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We'll Be Back Next Week! Jan 31, 2022

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Today would have been our 287th podcast episode. We haven’t missed a single week in seven years! Unfortunately, we won’t be able to release our next episode until a week from now, Monday, February 7th, when we will dive into the third movement of Genesis, focusing on the life of Jacob.

This week take the time to explore our catalogue and listen to an episode you haven’t heard before. You can also listen to the podcast in our new app and check out our new interactive podcast feature. As you listen to podcast episodes on the app, you can access additional content (videos, articles, other podcast episodes, books) that relate to that episode as they pop up in real time. You can download the app for Android and iPhone.

In preparation for the next theme we’re studying on the podcast, check out our series on Generosity, as well as an interview we shared a number of years ago called God and Money. It’s the story of two Harvard business grads whose understanding of money and generosity was radically transformed by the Bible.

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