Jesus: Incarnation in New Testament, Pre-Incarnation in Old Testament

The Presence of God in the Temples of Israel

Description: Bob traces the history of God's temples from the time of Solomon to the rebuilding after Jews returned from Babylon to the expansion under King Herod. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ [https://www.bobsiegel.net/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Jesus' First Public Miracle

Bob discusses the implications of Jesus changing water into wine and then goes on to take additional Bible questions from listeners. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ [https://www.bobsiegel.net/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Bob addresses several questions related to John the Baptist

Was he Elijah returned? Why was Jesus baptized by John when Jesus had no sin to repent of? Does ancient history outside the New Testament corroborate the existence of John? Was John part of the Essene community? Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ [https://www.bobsiegel.net/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Are There Occasions For Christians to Speak More Forcefully?

While emphasizing friendliness and gentleness as a general rule in evangelism, Bob nevertheless points out the occasional exception to the rule called “tough love.” Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ [https://www.bobsiegel.net/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Languages of the Bible

Bob starts out by completing a discussion from last week about John's usage of the Greek word 'logos'. He then goes on to challenge the popular assumption that Jesus spoke Aramaic rather than Hebrew. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ [https://www.bobsiegel.net/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.