Pillar Podcast

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Hitching the Old Testament to the New. Part 3: Prophets Jun 18, 2018

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Pillar Bible faculty give their third response to a sermon series by Andy Stanley involving the relationship between the Old and New Testaments. This week's topic: The message of the Old Testament prophets and their fulfillment in Jesus and the Kingdom of God.

Hitching the Old Testament to the New. Part 2: Law Jun 12, 2018

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Pillar Old Testament faculty give their second response to a sermon series by Andy Stanley involving the relationship between the Old and New Testaments. This time, they discuss the meaning and importance of a particularly difficult law in Deuteronomy, as well as its importance for today.

Hitching the Old Testament to the New. Part 1: Story Jun 06, 2018

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Pillar Bible faculty offer their first of several responses to a sermon series by Andy Stanley involving the relationship between the Old and New Testaments.

Scapegoat, Azazel, and the Atonement May 28, 2018

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Eric, Scott, and Dan address a listener question about the function and purpose of the "scapegoat" on the day of atonement (Leviticus 16). Using a Hittite ritual and an explanation of sin offerings, they shed light on this sometimes misunderstood passage.

What is a Prophet? May 03, 2018

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Scott leads Eric and Dan in an introductory discussion about prophets and prophecy in the ancient Near East and the Bible.

It's the Book of Revelation, not Revelations! Part 4/4 Apr 17, 2018

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Dan directs a discussion on the middle section of the Book of Revelation, using Scott's reflexes as an Old Testament scholar as a launching point.

It's the Book of Revelation, not Revelations! Part 3/4 Apr 10, 2018

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Eric and Scott finally got Dan to agree to record the third "Revelations" episode, but Dan stabbed Scott in the back, using his New Testament wiles to get Scott to both read the Book of Revelation and talk about it.

The 7 Cs of Insecure Ministry Leaders Mar 30, 2018

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Donnell walks Eric through seven characteristics of insecure ministry leaders, and concludes with three steps forward for those who find themselves in these situations.

The Curious Case of Cosmic Combat in Creation Mar 21, 2018

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"Cosmic Battles" between deities is a theme found in some ancient Near Eastern creation stories. Eric and Scott give a few examples, then turn to examine how that theme is modified in the Book of Genesis to profound effect.

Top-Down Disciplemaking Mar 13, 2018

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Donnell talks with Eric about how leaders can have real kingdom impact through disciplemaking.