BONUS EPISODE: Is Your Understanding of the Bible Missing Key Ancient Contexts?

Ep. 13 - Baptism & Its Cultural River

We are so far removed from the original command of baptism. What did it mean to the original audience? Where did it begin? How has it traced through Jewish and Christian history? Today Jeff & Shelby peel back those layers to better understand this covenantal act.     Scripture & References:  Matthew 3:6 Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible - "Baptism"  Zecheriah 13:1 Ezekiel 36:25 Mark 7: 3-4 Georgica - Nicander of Colophon Acts 8:36-38 Matthew 3:8 Matthew 3:13-17 Luke 3:16 Faithlife Study Bible - entry on Luke 3:16  Acts 2:38-41 Acts 18:24-19:6 John 3:1-8 Matthew 28:18-20 Galatians 3:26-27 Galatians 3:24 Francis Chan sermon: (https://youtu.be/_OYFECXN3n0?si=v5B7OEtPZlNhOseZ) 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 16:16 James 2:20-26 Faithilfe Study Bible - entry on James 2 Bible Hub - word study "pistis"  Ephesians 2:8-9 Romans 10:17 Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes by E. Randolph Richards & Brandon J. Obrien Naked Bible Podcast - episode 419 with Dr. Michael Heiser and Dr. Matt Halstead Romans 1:16-17 Romans 6:1-11 Colossians 2: 6-15 Naked Bible Podcast - episode 6 with Dr. Michael Heiser & Trey Strickland Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary - "Baptism" 1 Samuel 15:22-23 Clementine Recognitions Book VI On Baptism 1 [A.D. 203] The Instructor of Children 1:6:26:1 [A.D. 191] First Apology 61:14–17 The Didache The Shepherd of Hermas Letter of Barnabas 11:1–10 Acts 22:16   Music in this episode:  Loving Caliber - The One Who Saved Me - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Rebecca Mordal - Safe Place - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Ludlow - Float (Instrumental Version) - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] baegel - Hazy Memories - Courtesy Of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Cristoffer Moe Diflevsen - Alluvion - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Sam Will - The Long Ride - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Bomull - Fin - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Duke Herrington - Unbound Spirit - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] David Celeste - Mary's Back Lawn - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] David Celeste - Gravitation - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] David Celeste - Breathe Tree - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Clarence Reed - From the Very Beginning - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Nevin - Summer Came For Us (Instrumental Version) - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com]

Ep. 12 - Bashan

Bashan is a region rich in Biblical history, but it is often overlooked. In this episode, Jeff and Shelby take a deep dive into the valley to highlight what scripture teaches us about its influence and presence of demonic activity. When Jesus shows up on the scene, the powers of darkness don't stand a chance.    References:  Deuteronomy 3 Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary - Bashan Lexham Bible Dictionary - Bashan Numbers 21:33 Deuteronomy 3:5-11 Amos 2 Unseen Realm - Dr. Michael S. Heiser  "Biblical King Og and the Ugaritic Deity Rapiu" - Matthew McCaffee (Acadamia.edu) Byblos 13 - translated by Starcky and Rollig Reversing Hermon - Dr. Michael S. Heiser  Job 25:5-6 Psalm 88:10 Proverbs 21:6 Isaiah 14:9-15 Judges 18:27-31 1 Kings 12:28-31 Revelation 7 Matthew 3:13 John 10:40 Luke 19:29 Matthew 16:13-20 Strangely Biblical - Episode 5 - The Nephilim, Gilgamesh, and Other Giant Tales Strangely Biblical - Episode 2 - Reclaiming the Nations      Music in this episode:  Hampus Naeselius - Forever - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Hampus Naeselius - The Vice - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Reynard Seidel - We Are Legends - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Francis Wells - Beautiful Mystery - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Miles Arida - If You Dare - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Deep Inside - Painting the Horizon - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Deep Inside - Morning Hue - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] DEX 1200 - Grief and Isolation - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Clarence Reed - Rewind Time - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] DEX 1200 - Disillusioned Path - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] David Celeste - Remember What Mama Said - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Jakob Ahlbom - Pulsar - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] David Celeste - Lost Empire - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com]

Ep. 11 - Genesis 4 & 5 - The Seed of the Serpent

In Genesis 3:15 we see the first declaration of Yahweh's plan for redemption. We learn of two seeds, one of the serpent and the other of the woman. From the woman will come a Redeemer to crush the serpent's head. Only one chapter later, we see the story of the serpent's seed begin to unfold when Cain kills his own brother. Genesis 5 follows two genealogies, one associated with evil while the other will bring about the Promised Seed to crush the serpent's head.    References:  Genesis 3:15 The Debate Between Summer & Winter Genesis 4 Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary Numbers 24:21 Joshua 15:57 Judges 1:6 Judges 5: 24  Numbers 13:33  Dictionary of Deities and Demons - Rabisu  Faithlife Study Bible Job 16:18 Numbers 35:33 Deuteronomy 21 Strangely Biblical - Episode 9 - Genesis 2, Eden & Mankind Genesis 9:6  The Commentary Critical and Explanatory On The Whole Bible Genesis 5 Excursus on Numbers in Genesis by Gordon J Wenham     Music in this episode:  Jo Wandrini - Odyssey of the Lost - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Christoffer Moen Ditlevsen - Abyss  - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] David Celeste - Go On, Be Gone  - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] David Celeste - Sphinx - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Hanna Lindgreen - Sending - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Ruiqi Zhao - The Mysterious Cave - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Gabriel Lewis - Oh the Humanity - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Dream Cave - You Saved Me  - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Bitwraith - My Friend, The Warlock - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com]

Ep. 10 - Genesis 3, the Nachash, & becoming like the Elohim

Evil is brought to earth. Why was this allowed? Who was the Tempter? Who was the tree of the knowledge of good and evil for? What was Yahweh's intentions for mankind? Were they changed or just delayed? All these questions are discussed in this episode as Jeff and Shelby continue the Genesis narrative.    Music in this episode:  Jakob Ahlbom - The Gordian Knot - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Trevor Kowalski - Pretty Sacrifice - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com]  - Sending - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Hampus Naeselius - In Shadows of the Stars - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Hampus Naeselius - My Greatest Hero - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Hampus Naeselius - The Misty Mountains - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Jakob Ahlbom - Birds of Passage - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Hanna Lindgren - Sending - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] David Celeste - Coco Begins His Journey - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com] Jo Wandrini - Odyssey of the Lost - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com]

BONUS EPISODE: Is Your Understanding of the Bible Missing Key Ancient Contexts?

Jeff got the opportunity to be a guest on The Lion, the Way, and the War podcast with Craig Allison. They discuss faith, biblical narratives, and Mesopotamian literature.    Tellsonic - A Forest Melody - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com [http://www.epidemicsound.com]