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Zephaniah Overview: The Good News of Inevitable Destruction? Feb 02, 2023

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Zephaniah prophesied during the reforms of King Josiah. But Zephaniah knew, no matter how much God's people obeyed it would not stop the coming destruction of Babylon. Seth and David talk about the surprising good news of accepting inevitable judgement.

Malachi Overview: What's the Deal with John the Baptist? Jan 19, 2023

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Malachi ends by predicting that a "messenger" will come to prepare the way for God himself to arrive. That messenger is John the Baptist. Seth and David talk about why John the Baptist is so important and how John is the fulfillment of all the promises God made to the tribe of Levi

Malachi Overview: God's Last Sermon for 400 Years Jan 05, 2023

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Malachi is the last book of many of our Bibles. And it's the last words God's people have from God until Jesus arrives. Seth and David talk about the good news of God's love and the good news that God is willing to argue with his people.

Matthew 2: Out of Egypt I Called Jesus Dec 22, 2022

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Just like God got Israel out of Egypt, God takes Jesus out of Israel. Seth and David continue to explore their hunch that Matthew is repeating Israel's history in Jesus' life.

Matthew 2: King Joseph, and Wise Kings from the East Dec 16, 2022

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Matthew seems to understand Joseph as a type of king, in the same vein as Joseph from the book of Genesis. The Magi too are types of kings who offer there treasures as proof that God's plan to bless the world is coming true. Seth and David continue to talk about how Matthew read his Old Testament and why it's good news that Jesus is the son of kings like Joseph.

Matthew 1: Why a Virgin Birth? Dec 08, 2022

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Why is a virgin birth important? What's on the line if Jesus had a physical dad? And what does it mean for Jesus to be called Emmanuel, God with us? Seth and David continue their journey to read their Old Testament like Matthew does, and try to figure out why it's good news that Jesus was born of a virgin.

Matthew 1: Why Genealogies Are Awesome Dec 01, 2022

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Genealogies aren't lists of names, they are works of art. Matthew's genealogy is expertly designed. It catapults you into the past and prepares you for everything that Jesus does in Matthew's Gospel.

The Bible According to Matthew Nov 24, 2022

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The apostle Matthew wants you to understand that Jesus is reliving the history of Israel from Genesis to the book of Chronicles. Seth and David talk about why they love the book of Matthew and how the first Gospel helps us make sense of our entire Bibles.

Haggai: Jesus Will Shake the Earth Nov 10, 2022

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Haggai prophecies that the leadership of Joshua and Zerubbabel is a picture of how God intends to make all things right in the world. Seth and David talk about Jesus as a new Joshua and a new King who can right the world.

Haggai Overview: The Temple is Magic Oct 31, 2022

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The temple was a symbol of God's creative power and generosity but it was destroyed by Babylon.Too comfortable and afraid to rebuild, God's people leave it in ruins until Haggai successfully encourages a group of returning refugees from Babylon to rebuild their temple. Seth and David talk about the "magic" of the temple and how God loves to release his creative power before his creation does anything to deserve it.

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