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N.T. Character Podcast 67 – James (the brother of Jesus)

Posted: February 16, 2021

James: background There are many Jameses in the Bible. This translates the original name Jacob. This James is the younger brother of Jesus (the 2nd of Mary’s 5 sons). Ya’akov was… Read More

CLEAN – talk 28, Eutychus (= NT character podcast 66)

Posted: February 9, 2021

To listen to CLEAN podcast 28, Eutychus (15 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introductory The miracle will take… Read More

CLEAN – talk 27, Tabitha (= NT character podcast 65)

Posted: February 2, 2021

To listen to CLEAN podcast 27, Tabitha (Dorcas) (13 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introductory Today’s reanimation is well-known… Read More

CLEAN – talk 25, Jairus & Daughter (= NT character podcast 64)

Posted: January 29, 2021

To listen to CLEAN podcast 25, Jairus & Daughter (13 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction Review: There are three… Read More

CLEAN – talk 24, Widow of Nain & Son (= NT character podcast 63)

Posted: January 19, 2021

To listen to CLEAN podcast 24, The Widow of Nain & Son (13 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction… Read More

CLEAN – talk 18, The Slave Girl of Acts 16:16 (= NT character podcast 62)

Posted: January 12, 2021

To listen to CLEAN podcast 18, The Slave Girl of Acts 16:16 (14 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction… Read More

CLEAN – talk 17, The Crazy Man in the Synagogue (= NT character podcast 61)

Posted: January 5, 2021

To listen to CLEAN podcast 17, The Synagogue Demoniac (11 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Scriptural study: Mark 1:21-28 Jesus… Read More

CLEAN – talk 16, Father & Son (= NT character podcast 60)

Posted: December 29, 2020

To listen to CLEAN podcast 16, Father & Son (14 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction Yesterday: mother/daughter;… Read More

CLEAN – talk 15, Mother & Daughter (= NT character podcast 59)

Posted: December 22, 2020

To listen to CLEAN podcast 15, Mother & Daughter (14 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction Some of those… Read More

CLEAN – talk 14, the Gerasene Demoniac (= NT character podcast 58)

Posted: December 15, 2020

To listen to CLEAN podcast 14, The Gerasene Demoniac (14 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Scriptural study: Mark 5:1-18… Read More

CLEAN – talk 13, Mary Magdalene (= NT character study 57)

Posted: December 8, 2020

To listen to CLEAN podcast 13, Mary Magdalene (13 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction Demons are never explicitly… Read More

NT Character Podcast 55—Joseph (husband of Mary)

Posted: November 25, 2020

Introduction There are 13 Josephs in the Bible. This Joseph is mentioned 13x in the NT: Matt 1:16, 18-19, 24; 2:13, 19; Luke 1:27; 2:4, 16; 3:23; 4:22; John 1:45;… Read More

NT Character Podcast 54—Salome

Posted: November 18, 2020

The name Salome There are two Salomes in the NT— no surprise, given the popularity of the name in the 1st C. Salome comes from shalôm, peace. Top 10 first century… Read More

NT Character Podcast 53—The Four Evangelists (gospel writers)

Posted: November 11, 2020

John Mark Identity Mark may not be John Mark. John was a common name in the Jewish world, and Mark a common name in the Roman world. And having a… Read More

NT Character Podcast 52—Priscilla & Aquila

Posted: October 28, 2020

Introductions Aquila Aquila means “eagle.” There are 7 well-known Aquilas in ancient times, including our Aquila. He is always mentioned with his wife. Priscilla Her name means “venerable.” There are 2… Read More

NT Character Podcast 51—Philemon & Onesimus

Posted: October 21, 2020

Background This study is not primarily about Paul. (For that, please watch the iFaith video sermon on Philemon, or listen to the Philemon unit in The Prison Epistles, or read… Read More

NT Character Podcast 50—Agabus & Rhoda

Posted: October 14, 2020

Agabus (Acts 11:27-29) A Jerusalem prophet, like Judas and Silas (Acts 15) Hagabos means “locust”—which is interesting, given the connection of locusts with famines. The famine prediction was made 43/44… Read More

NT Character Podcast 49—Lydia

Posted: October 7, 2020

Background Lydia is from Asia (Thyatira), but resident in Europe (Philippi). She is the first convert from Europe in the book of Acts. Philippi is a Roman colony—there’s no synagogue…. Read More

NT Character Podcast 48—Silas

Posted: September 30, 2020

Introduction Silas is mainly referred to in Acts 15-18. “Silas” first appears in Acts 15:22. He is referred to by his full name, Silvanus, in 2 Cor 1:19; 1 Thess 1:1; 2… Read More

NT Character Podcast 47—Titus

Posted: September 23, 2020

Introduction Titus was a major figure in Paul’s life, although not mentioned in Acts (which is selective). We come across him 13x in NT, 8 times in 2 Cor—also Gal,… Read More

NT Character Podcast 46—Timothy

Posted: September 16, 2020

Introduction Most biblical figures give us few insights into the heart or the personality. Timothy is one of the persons about whom we know much more, mentioned some 30x in the… Read More

NT Character Podcast 45—Phoebe

Posted: August 26, 2020

Major text: Rom 16:1-2 Supporting texts: Acts 15:22-23; 30-32; Rom 12:3-8; 1 Tim 3:4; 1 Thess 5:12 Rom 16:1 Now I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a… Read More

NT Character Podcast 44—Anna

Posted: August 19, 2020

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38 . Bio: Hannah (Hebrew) = Anna (Greek & Latin). In some ways she reminds us of her OT namesake (faith, presence at the house of God, deep… Read More

OT54 – The Ethiopian Eunuchs (= NT character podcast 56)

Posted: September 1, 2018

To hear the talk on The Ethiopian Eunuchs (25 minutes), click the play arrow. You can download it from here. This podcast is O.T. character podcast 54 and N.T. character… Read More

NT Character Podcast 43—Simeon

Posted: April 12, 2015

For N.T. Character Study 43 Simeon, click the play arrow. To download the podcast, right click on the download link. Scripture: Luke 2:25-35 . Bio: Simeon is righteous and devout…. Read More

Annas & Caiaphas

Posted: March 15, 2015

For N.T. Character Study 42 Annas and Caiaphas, click the play arrow.  To download the podcast, right click on the download link, and choose “save target as” or “save link as”… Read More

6. Mary: An Example for All Time

Posted: January 5, 2015

For N.T. Character Study 41″6. Mary: An Example for All Time” click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose ‘save link… Read More

5. Mary, A Woman of Contemplation

Posted: March 30, 2014

For N.T. Character Study 40 “5. Mary, A Woman of Contemplation” click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose ‘save link… Read More

4. Mary & the Other Women

Posted: January 30, 2014

For N.T. Character Study 39 “4. Mary & the Other Women” click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose ‘save link… Read More

3. Mary & Elizabeth

Posted: January 15, 2014

For N.T. Character Study 38 “3. Mary & Elizabeth” click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose ‘save link as’. The… Read More

2. Mary: Chosen to be Jesus’ Mother

Posted: September 30, 2013

For N.T. Character Study 37 “2. Mary: Chosen to be Jesus’ Mother” click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose ‘save… Read More

1. Mary: An introduction, by Vicki Jacoby

Posted: September 11, 2013

For N.T. Character Study 36 “1. Mary: An introduction, by Vicki Jacoby” click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose ‘save… Read More

The servant girl who challenges Peter

Posted: May 15, 2013

For N.T. Character Study 35, The Servant Girl Who Challenges Peter, (16 minutes), click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose… Read More

CLEAN – talk 26 (Lazarus) = NT character podcast 34

Posted: April 26, 2013

For CLEAN podcast 26/N.T. Character Study 34, Lazarus (15 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introductory For most people,… Read More

The Woman Caught in Adultery

Posted: February 13, 2013

For N.T. Character Study 33, The Woman Caught in Adultery (11 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link… Read More

Joseph of Arimathea

Posted: January 3, 2013

For N.T. Character Study 32, Joseph of Arimathea (21 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More

The Mother and the Seven Brothers

Posted: December 30, 2012

For N.T. Character Study 31, The Mother and the Seven Brothers (19 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save… Read More

John the Baptist

Posted: December 19, 2012

For N.T. Character Study 30, John the Baptist (30 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click here and select “save link as” or “save… Read More

The Magi (“Wise Men”)

Posted: November 29, 2012

For N.T. Character Study 29, The Magi (“Three Wise Men”) (30 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link… Read More

Matthias & Joseph (Jackson Cheng)

Posted: November 29, 2012

For N.T. Character Study 28, Matthias & Joseph (23 minutes), by Jackson Cheng (Honolulu), just click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select… Read More

Stephen

Posted: November 29, 2012

For N.T. Character Study 27, Stephen (21 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Demas

Posted: November 23, 2012

For N.T. Character Study 26, Demas (17 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Claudia Procula

Posted: November 4, 2012

For N.T. Character Study 25, Claudia Procula (11 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More

Pontius Pilate

Posted: March 29, 2012

For N.T. Character Study 24, Pilate (23 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Jesus’ Siblings

Posted: March 23, 2012

For N.T. Character Study 23, Jesus’ Siblings (33 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More

Simon the Sorcerer

Posted: February 17, 2012

For N.T. Character Study 22, Simon the Sorcerer (28 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More

Apollos

Posted: February 17, 2012

For N.T. Character Study 21, Apollos (27 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Lazarus

Posted: February 17, 2012

For N.T. Character Study 20, Lazarus (28 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Mary & Martha

Posted: February 17, 2012

For N.T. Character Study 19, Mary & Martha (25 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More

Barabbas

Posted: February 17, 2012

For N.T. Character Study 18, Barabbas (12 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Nicodemus

Posted: January 31, 2012

For N.T. Character Study 17, Nicodemus (22 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

The Samaritan Woman

Posted: January 19, 2012

For N.T. Character Study 16, The Samaritan Woman (32 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More

Matthew…Thaddaeus… martyrdom

Posted: November 26, 2011

For N.T. Character Study 15, Matthew (Levi), Bartholomew (Nathanael), Simon the Zealot, James the Younger, and Thaddaeus (the other Judas, or Lebbaeus), (19 minutes), click on the play button below:… Read More

Philip

Posted: November 26, 2011

For N.T. Character Study 14, Philip (12 minutes), click on the play button below:   To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More

Thomas

Posted: November 26, 2011

For N.T. Character Study 13, Thomas (20 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Judas

Posted: September 22, 2011

For the N.T. Character Study 12, Judas (27 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More

NT Character Study 11—John

Posted: September 22, 2011

For N.T. Character Study 11, John (11 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

James

Posted: September 22, 2011

For N.T. Character Study 10, James (12 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

NT Character Podcast 9—Peter

Posted: September 22, 2011

For N.T. Character Study 9, Peter (32 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Andrew

Posted: September 20, 2011

For N.T. Character Study 8, Andrew (13 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Drusilla

Posted: August 31, 2011

For N.T. Character Study 7, Drusilla (11 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Felix

Posted: August 31, 2011

For N.T. Character Study 6, Felix (16 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

NT Character Podcast 5—Paul

Posted: August 30, 2011

For N.T. Character Study 5, Paul (31 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Joanna

Posted: August 29, 2011

For N.T. Character Study 4, Joanna (12 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Mary

Posted: August 26, 2011

For N.T. Character Study 3, Mary (35 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Malchus

Posted: August 26, 2011

For N.T. Character Study 2, Malchus (11 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Jesus

Posted: August 23, 2011

For N.T. Character Study 1, Jesus (40 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More