Old Testament Talks

The “Binding of Isaac”–Emotional Connection between Father & Son (John Iiames)

Posted: July 24, 2023

This study on Abraham and Isaac and the Binding may speak to parallels with God’s presence at Gethsemane and Abraham’s connection with Isaac during their walk up the mountain. Here… Read More

Ruth Reconsidered

Posted: July 5, 2023

For a fresh look at Ruth—particularly in the context of the period of the Judges, and in light of her startling appearance in Matthew 1 (the genealogy of Jesus), click… Read More

The Genealogies in Genesis: Part I

Posted: August 3, 2021

By J. Richard Middleton On July 28, 2021 This is the first in a four-part series as biblical scholar J. Richard Middleton answers the often-asked question, How should we interpret biblical genealogies? In this… Read More

Does the Old Testament Matter? by Rob Kranz

Posted: July 14, 2021

New post on Stepping into the Jordan Does the Old Testament Matter? by Rob Kranz A few years ago, a well-known American evangelical pastor made headlines for writing a book in which… Read More

“Even the Darkness,” by Malcolm Cox

Posted: May 4, 2021

  “the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.” (Psalm 139,12) Darkness can be terrifying. It contains the potential for great danger. A female friend… Read More

Age of Opportunity Series – Moral Boundaries – Dr. Douglas Jacoby

Posted: November 10, 2020

This double presentation was given to the Winnipeg Church of Christ Campus & Teens on November 7, 2020. Moral Boundaries Presentation: Click HERE OT Class Presentation: Click HERE

OT65—OT Characters at Cross Purposes

Posted: September 1, 2020

Pharaoh’s daughter / Pharaoh (daughter / father, and princess / king) 14th BC Exodus 1:15-17, 22; 2:1-10 The hero is a pagan, a worshipper of the Egyptian gods—the daughter of… Read More

The God of the Old Testament: Loving Deity or Cosmic Bully?

Posted: August 13, 2020

The presentations directly address one of the most common objections against the Bible. Taught online to Dallas / Fort Worth area campus ministries in April 2020. Part One (begins about 11… Read More

War Language as Hyperbole: “Total-kill,” by Scot McKnight

Posted: July 8, 2020

The Bible’s war language is often hyperbolic SCOT MCKNIGHT There is a trope among basketball players that, when they make a very quick move that fakes out their opponent, “they… Read More

“Origins” highlighted in Publisher’s Weekly

Posted: May 19, 2020

One of my latest books was included in a Publisher’s Weekly ad. Publisher’s Weekly is the most prestigious name in the industry. “Origins” is 2nd from right, 3rd row. MJ… Read More

CLEAN – talk 21, Wealthy Shunammites’ Child (= OT character podcast 64)

Posted: May 1, 2020

To listen to CLEAN podcast 21, The Wealthy Shunammites’ Child (16 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction CLEAN 21,… Read More

“Washing with the Word,” with Malcolm Cox

Posted: March 23, 2020

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you….Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27 NIV11) Mar 23, 10:21 AM Access the… Read More

“New Podcast Series for the Duration of Covid 19,” by Malcolm Cox

Posted: March 19, 2020

New Podcast Series Something to get you through the Covid 19 crisis with your spirit intact. Introducing the new daily podcast based on the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134) The… Read More

CLEAN- talk 20, Widow of Zarephath & Son (= OT character podcast 63)

Posted: March 1, 2020

We now begin CLEAN sub-series Reanimation. To listen to CLEAN podcast 20, The Widow of Zarephath & Son (17 minutes), click on the arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target… Read More

Father’s Day – Douglas Jacoby

Posted: February 20, 2020

Watch Doug’s sermon on Exodus 20 – “Honor Your Father”

OT62-The Prophetess Huldah

Posted: January 1, 2020

Hebrew & Greek words: chuldah = mole. See the Huldah Gates (entrance into Temple precinct). nevi’ah = prophetess (Greek prophêtis) navi’ = prophet (Greek prophétēs) Prophetesses of the Bible: Old Testament… Read More

OT61—Michal, Abigail, Bathsheba

Posted: November 1, 2019

Hebrew words: Mikhál = brook ‘Avigail = my father is joy Bath-sheva’ = daughter of the oath David’s wives: Ahinoam, Maachah, Haggith, Abital, Eglah Michal, Abigail, Bathsheba—and possibly more Note: this does not… Read More

OT Character Podcast 60, Mephibosheth

Posted: September 1, 2019

Introduction Our O.T. character today is a minor character. And yet doesn’t mean he isn’t important. The relationship between David and Jonathan (Saul’s son, next in line for the throne)… Read More

CLEAN – talk 10, the Four Lepers (= OT Character podcast 59)

Posted: July 1, 2019

To listen to lesson 10 in the CLEAN series, The Four Samaritan Lepers (10 minutes), click on the play arrow. Or you can download the podcast by right clicking here and choosing ‘save… Read More

May News from Tyndale House

Posted: May 3, 2019

May News from Tyndale House Dear friends, At Tyndale House we are passionate about supporting evangelical biblical scholars, and ensuring that Christians across the world benefit from their work. In… Read More

CLEAN – talk 9 (= OT Character Podcast 58, Uzziah pt. II)

Posted: May 1, 2019

To listen to lesson 9 in the CLEAN series, The Leprosy of Uzziah (9 minutes), click on the play arrow. Or you can download the podcast by right clicking here and choosing… Read More

The Book of Ruth

Posted: March 1, 2019

RUTH LESSON NR-MS Taught 20 March 2019 in Marietta, GA (North River Church, Marietta Square Group)

CLEAN – talk 8 (= OT Character Podcast 57, Gehazi pt. II)

Posted: March 1, 2019

To listen to lesson 8 in the CLEAN series, The Leprosy of Gehazi (13 minutes), click on the play arrow. Or you can download the podcast by right clicking here and choosing… Read More

Origins — a book on the issues behind Genesis 1-11

Posted: January 5, 2019

Origins turns much of what Christians learned in Sunday School on its head in a revealing comparison of the Genesis narrative to the competing pagan narrative of the day. Relatively few… Read More

CLEAN – talk 7 (= OT character podcast 56, Naaman)

Posted: January 1, 2019

To listen to lesson 7 in the CLEAN series, The Leprosy of Naaman (14 minutes), click on the play arrow. Or you can download the podcast by right clicking here and choosing ‘save target… Read More

CLEAN – talk 6 (= OT character podcast 55, Miriam pt. II)

Posted: November 1, 2018

To listen to lesson 6 in the CLEAN series, The Leprosy of Miriam (17 minutes), click on the play arrow. Or you can download the podcast by right clicking here and… Read More

My Favorite Mistranslation (Proverbs 22:6) – Douglas Stuart

Posted: October 25, 2018

To listen to this podcast, click here.

What Was the Sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?

Posted: October 18, 2018

It’s become popular to claim that the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah was something other than homosexuality. What does the Bible say? Read an extended explanation of this topic here.

Origins (Genesis 1-11) — O.T. Scholars Weigh In

Posted: September 19, 2018

Philosopher and Christian apologist Paul Copan and I have written a book on early Genesis. See what Old Testament scholars are saying about Origins. . “Genesis 1–11 is the foundation… 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

OT53-Rahab (CJ Jones)

Posted: July 1, 2018

For the O.T. Character Study, Rahab (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

OT52-Jonah.mp3

Posted: May 1, 2018

For O.T. Lesson 52, Jonah (25 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

Thrive – Jacoby lesson for NECC

Posted: April 1, 2018

NECC Thrive The file is the .pdf (3 pages) accompanying the class recorded for the 2018 NECC (Northeast Christian Conference, Providence RI, July 2018). Here is the audio file (58… Read More

OT51-Amos.mp3

Posted: March 1, 2018

For O.T. Lesson 51, Amos (26 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

OT50-Hosea.mp3

Posted: January 1, 2018

For O.T. Lesson 50, Hosea (26 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

OT49-Daniel.mp3

Posted: November 1, 2017

For O.T. Lesson 49, Daniel (31 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

The Tower of Babel

Posted: October 11, 2017

The following material appeared in the weekly newsletter from 27 September to 11 October 2017. This series was adapted from The God Who Dared (1997), the next version of which was titled Genesis,… Read More

Soul to Soul: Forging & Maintaining Godly Relationships, Part 3

Posted: October 5, 2017

Sermon by Douglas Jacoby on 10.1.17 at the North River Church of Christ, Marietta, GA

OT48-Ezekiel.mp3

Posted: September 1, 2017

For O.T. Lesson 48, Ezekiel (20 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

“Where Are You?” by Douglas Jacoby

Posted: August 23, 2017

Sermon, based on Genesis 3 & 4, given on August 20, 2017 at the North River Church of Christ. Watch video here.

The Rest of Genesis: [Supplement to Paul Copan & Douglas Jacoby’s Origins]

Posted: July 28, 2017

Departing the Primeval Period The stage has been set. We have explored the Primeval Period, and it’s time to transition into the next epoch. All the major themes of the… Read More

Sister of the Earliest Compete Old Testament Found

Posted: July 6, 2017

Press Release: SISTER OF THE EARLIEST COMPLETE OLD TESTAMENT FOUND Tyndale House, Cambridge, announces a new discovery made by young researcher Dr. Kim Phillips published in its latest Tyndale Bulletin… Read More

OT47-Jeremiah.mp3

Posted: July 1, 2017

For O.T. Lesson 47, Jeremiah (25 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

OT46-Isaiah.mp3

Posted: May 1, 2017

For O.T. Lesson 46, Isaiah (25 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

OT45-Proverbs 31 Woman & Man.mp3

Posted: March 1, 2017

For O.T. Lesson 45,The Proverbs 31 Woman — and Man (15 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click here and select “save link as” or… Read More

OT44-Job.mp3

Posted: January 1, 2017

For O.T. Lesson 44, Job (33 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

OT43-Esther & Mordecai.mp3

Posted: November 1, 2016

For O.T. Lesson 43, Esther & Mordecai (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 Day of the Lord” – sermon, Sunday, August 28, 2016

Posted: September 8, 2016

Given at the North River Church of Christ, Marietta, GA, USA. Based on Amos 5. https://vimeo.com/180836685

OT42-Ezra & Nehemiah.mp3

Posted: September 1, 2016

For O.T. Lesson 42, Ezra & Nehemiah (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

OT41-Josiah.mp3

Posted: July 1, 2016

For O.T. Lesson 41, Josiah (25 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

OT40-Manasseh.mp3

Posted: May 1, 2016

For O.T. Lesson 40, Manasseh (24 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download podcast” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More

The Structure of the Old Testament

Posted: April 18, 2016

Here are a lesson and notes on The Structure of the Old Testament (46 minutes). Download it from here. To download the podcast, right click on the download link, and choose “save target… Read More

Cosmic Fall & Natural Evil, by Denis Lamoureux

Posted: March 5, 2016

Cosmic Fall & Natural Evil

OT39-Uzziah.mp3

Posted: March 1, 2016

For O.T. Lesson 39, Uzziah (16 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

Nehemiah 8 – “How’s Your Biblical Stamina?” – Douglas Jacoby

Posted: February 17, 2016

Sermon done on Nehemiah 8, at North River Church of Christ, on February 14, 2016. https://vimeo.com/155336212

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 31

Posted: January 31, 2016

You made it!  You have reached the finish line.  You persevered, demonstrating the stick-to-itiveness so often commended in Proverbs. Here’s the final podcast in A Disciplined Life (16 minutes). Click the play button… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 30

Posted: January 30, 2016

Listen to lesson 30 in A Disciplined Life (17 minutes) by clicking on the play arrow. You can also download it by right-clicking here and listen later on. Salient points: Vs.3-4 –… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 29

Posted: January 29, 2016

Learn more about A Disciplined Life as you listen to lesson 29 (19 minutes) in the series. Click on the arrow to play now or download by right-clicking here to listen later…. Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 28

Posted: January 28, 2016

Lesson 28 from A Disciplined Life (13 minutes) is now ready. Click the play arrow, or to listen later, download it by right-clicking here and saving it. Salient points: Here is the… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 27

Posted: January 27, 2016

The twenty-seventh lesson in our series (17 minutes) can be downloaded by right-clicking here or listened to immediately by clicking on the play arrow. Salient points: Don’t boast about tomorrow (v.1). See… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 26

Posted: January 26, 2016

This is our 26th lesson from Proverbs on A Disciplined Life (16 minutes). Listen now by clicking on arrow or download and save by right-clicking here. Salient points: The first section of this… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 25

Posted: January 25, 2016

Listen to A Disciplined Life lesson 25 (16 minutes) by clicking on the play arrow. Or download it and save by right-clicking here. Salient points: Note on v.1: the compilation of… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 24

Posted: January 24, 2016

To hear today’s podcast (17 minutes), click on the arrow. If you want to listen to it later, download it by right-clicking here and save it. Salient points: When others are… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 23

Posted: January 23, 2016

Click on the play arrow to hear lesson 23 in the series (15 minutes). Alternatively, you can download it by right-clicking here. Salient points: There’s a connection between insatiable appetite for… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 22

Posted: January 22, 2016

Lesson 22 in the series A Disciplined Life (13 minutes) is available for download by right-clicking here, or for immediate listening by clicking on the play arrow. Salient points: Reputation is… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 21

Posted: January 21, 2016

Listen to A Disciplined Life 21 (length 17 minutes) by clicking on the play arrow below. If you prefer to download it, right-click here and save it. Salient points: V.1 alludes… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 20

Posted: January 20, 2016

Click on the arrow to listen to the podcast (21 minutes), or download it by right-clicking here.     Salient points: Beware alcoholism (v.1). Indiscipline (v.4) cannot wait, or pace itself…. Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 19

Posted: January 19, 2016

Click the arrow for the podcast (16 minutes), or download it by right-clicking here. Reading advice: Keep noticing how sayings are related, if only loosely. Notice how themes introduced in previous… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 18

Posted: January 18, 2016

Listen to podcast 18 in our series (14 minutes) by clicking on the arrow below. You can also download it by right-clicking here. Salient points: Fools enjoy conversation but do not… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 17

Posted: January 17, 2016

Listen to the next lesson (15 minutes) by clicking the arrow, or download A Disciplined Life 17 for later listening by right-clicking here. Salient points: It can be painful when the… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 16

Posted: January 16, 2016

Listen to the middle lesson of our 31-part series on A Disciplined Life: A Study of Proverbs (16 minutes). Or download it by right-clicking here and listen later. Salient points: Judging… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 15

Posted: January 15, 2016

Today’s podcast (13 minutes) comes from Proverbs 15. Download it by right-clicking here or listen to it immediately by clicking on the arrow. Salient points: When someone becomes angry with me,… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 14

Posted: January 14, 2016

Listen to the podcast (17 minutes) by clicking on the arrow, or else download & listen later by right-clicking it here, and saving it. Salient points: Productive and counterproductive — the… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 13

Posted: January 13, 2016

Listen to another lesson on the Disciplined Life (or download it by right-clicking it here). The podcast is 15 minutes long. Salient points: Undisciplined people are usually not good with… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 12

Posted: January 12, 2016

This podcast is the twelfth in our series on disciplined living. Its duration is 14 minutes. Click the arrow to hear it now, or else download it by right-clicking here to… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 11

Posted: January 11, 2016

For the 11th lesson in our series on discipline (16 minutes), click on the play arrow. If you want to save and listen later, right-click here. Salient points: The Lord detests… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 10

Posted: January 10, 2016

Lesson 10 in our Proverbs series (19 minutes) can be downloaded by right-clicking here, or listened to immediately by clicking on the play arrow: Scholarly background: This is the first chapter… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 9

Posted: January 9, 2016

Click the play arrow to hear the lesson (8 minutes), or download it and listen later by right-clicking here. Salient points: Multiple voices vie for our attention. Wisdom calls us to… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 8

Posted: January 8, 2016

Listen to lesson 8 in our series (17 minutes) by clicking the play arrow below. If you prefer, you can download it and listen later by right-clicking here. Salient points: Wisdom… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 7

Posted: January 7, 2016

Click on the arrow to play the seventh lesson in the series on Disciplined Life (13 minutes). Or you can download the lesson by right-clicking here, and play it later…. Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 6

Posted: January 5, 2016

Hear below the lesson from Proverbs 6 on living the disciplined life (17 minutes). Click on arrow to play now, or download it and listen later by right-clicking here. Salient points:… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 5

Posted: January 4, 2016

To hear the lesson from Proverbs 5 on disciplined living (16 minutes), click on the arrow. Or download and listen to it later by right-clicking here. Salient points: The wayward woman… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 4

Posted: January 4, 2016

To hear the lesson from Proverbs 4 (14 minutes), click on the arrow below. Or you can download it and listen later by right-clicking here. Salient points: Training instills obedience. Jesus… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 3

Posted: January 3, 2016

To hear the lesson from Proverbs 3 (20 minutes) click on the arrow. Or you can download it and listen later by right-clicking here. Salient points: Keeping the commands in our… Read More

A Disciplined Life – Proverbs 2

Posted: January 2, 2016

To listen to the lesson from Proverbs 2 (13 minutes), click on arrow below. Or download it and listen later by right-clicking here. Some salient points: Wisdom is a true treasure…. Read More

OT38-Hezekiah.mp3

Posted: January 1, 2016

For O.T. Lesson 38, Hezekiah (30 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

A Disciplined Life—Intro & Responses

Posted: December 30, 2015

This podcast (8 minutes) will introduce you to the Proverbs Podcast series. This podcast covers the preface to Proverbs (1:1-7), and explains how the thought behind the Disciplined Life series…. Read More

OT37-Jehu.mp3

Posted: November 1, 2015

For O.T. Lesson 37, Jehu (31 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

OT36-Elisha-Gehazi.mp3

Posted: September 1, 2015

For O.T. Lesson 36, Elisha & Gehazi (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

Q&A 1422 – How can we prove Jesus is the Messiah from the O.T.?

Posted: August 25, 2015

I am from a Jewish background. Would you please explain how Jesus Christ can be the Messiah, using the Hebrew Bible? Thanks. A fair question — and especially when you’ve… Read More

OT35-Elijah.mp3

Posted: July 1, 2015

For O.T. Lesson 35, Elijah (25 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More

OT34-Ahab-Jezebel.mp3

Posted: May 1, 2015

For O.T. Lesson 34,Ahab & Jezebel (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

OT34 Ahab and Jezebel

Posted: March 1, 2015

OT34-Ahab-Jezebel To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you can download the podcast and listen to it later. Download… Read More

Q&A 1400 – Christ in Zechariah

Posted: February 8, 2015

I came across Zechariah 14, and am hearing lots of interpretation, from future apocalyptic to that these events have already happened. Since much of the material in the prophets (like… Read More

Q&A 1397 – Jesus in the O.T. (study ideas)

Posted: January 12, 2015

I was wondering if you had any suggestions on books to read. I’m looking for something that traces the threads of the Gospel and Jesus through the Old Testament. Any suggestions? — Guy… Read More

OT33-Jeroboam-Rehoboam.mp3

Posted: January 1, 2015

For O.T. Lesson 33, Jeroboam & Rehoboam (28 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More

Q&A 1394 – Trial by ordeal?

Posted: December 16, 2014

“Number 5:11-31 speaks of a test for an unfaithful wife and the law of jealousy. I’ve read some insightful commentaries, but would love to hear from you your understanding of… Read More

Yahweh & the Ancient Gods

Posted: November 26, 2014

Originally titled Our God is an Awesome God: A Close Look at the gods of the Ancient World, and Why Yahweh is Best, this podcast examines the rivals of the one true… Read More

OT32-Solomon.mp3

Posted: November 1, 2014

For O.T. Lesson 32, Solomon (17 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

Slavery and the Bible

Posted: September 12, 2014

Here are a podcast and notes on Slavery and the Bible (43 minutes). To download the talk, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More

OT31-Joab-Absalom-Adonijah.mp3

Posted: September 1, 2014

For O.T. Lesson 31, Joab, Absalom, and Adonijah (29 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More

Questions about Modern Israel

Posted: August 31, 2014

Are current events in modern Israel only the unfolding of biblical prophecy? Given the severe tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, what position should Christians take?  Listen to the podcast, which addresses 7 questions… Read More

Noah (the movie)

Posted: July 23, 2014

For a response to Darren Aronofsky’s 2014 film Noah, listen to the following podcast (14 minutes). Click here to download.  

Israel: A community of radical counter-culture

Posted: July 15, 2014

Israel was called to demonstrate the true God to the world (Exodus 19:4-6; Isaiah 49:6; Malachi 1:11,14; etc). Her religion was radically different to all other ancient religions (such as… Read More

OT30-David

Posted: July 1, 2014

For O.T. Lesson 30, David (17 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

Q&A 1370 – Shouldn’t we observe the regulations for the Year of Jubilee?

Posted: May 14, 2014

Is there any country that celebrates or follows the rules for the Year of Jubilee? And when I say follow, I mean they follow what it says in Leviticus 25:8-55:… Read More

OT29-Jonathan.mp3

Posted: March 1, 2014

For O.T. Lesson 29, Jonathan (15 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

THRIVE! (sample chapter)

Posted: February 28, 2014

Don’t Just Survive. Thrive! Using Psalms to Help You Soar Table of Contents Thriving—or Just Surviving? Psalm 23 Two Paths: Psalm 1 God’s Word in the Psalms: Psalms 19 &… Read More

Q&A 1361 – Lower than the angels?

Posted: February 22, 2014

In Hebrews 2:9, why does God make Jesus a little lower than the angels? As God’s Son, he had no sins — right? How should I understand this? Originally Psalm 8,… Read More

Christ Through the Ages, 5: Visible in the Writings

Posted: January 5, 2014

To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast Following are the notes for the fifth lesson in our series, Christ—Visible… Read More

Christ Through the Ages, 4: Visible in the Prophets

Posted: January 4, 2014

To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast Listen to the 4th lesson in the series, Christ—Visible in the O.T…. Read More

Christ Through the Ages, 3: Visible in the Law

Posted: January 3, 2014

To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast Christ—Visible in the Old Testament Law is the 3rd lesson in… Read More

OT28-Saul.mp3

Posted: January 1, 2014

For O.T. Lesson 28, Saul (18 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

How the Bible Came to Be, Part 3 – The formation of the New Testament

Posted: November 26, 2013

To download this audio & listen to it later, right click below and “save target as” or “save link as”. Download Podcast For PDF notes for this class, click Here

How the Bible Came to Be, Part 1—The formation of the Old Testament

Posted: November 26, 2013

To download the podcast and play it later, right click on the “download podcast” link below and select “save link as” or “save target as”. Download talk For even more,… Read More

OT27-Samuel.mp3

Posted: November 1, 2013

For O.T. Lesson 27, Samuel (20 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

OT26-Eli.mp3

Posted: September 1, 2013

For O.T. Lesson 26, Eli (26 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More

OT24-Ruth

Posted: August 23, 2013

OT24-Ruth To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you can download the podcast and listen to it later. Download… Read More

10th C. BC Hebrew writing discovered

Posted: July 31, 2013

Click here to read the article.

OT26 Eli

Posted: July 1, 2013

OT26 Eli   To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you can download the podcast and listen to it… Read More

OT25-Hannah.mp3

Posted: May 1, 2013

For O.T. Lesson 25, Hannah (20 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

Christ in the Psalms B

Posted: January 7, 2013

Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 23, 49, 55: Christ in the Psalms (18 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More

Christ in the Psalms A

Posted: January 7, 2013

Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 2, 22, 69, 110: Christ in the Psalms (21 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as”… Read More

Psalm 137, 58, 109

Posted: January 6, 2013

Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 137, 58, 109: Prayers You Shouldn’t Pray (24 minutes). Click on arrow to play. To download the podcast, right click on “download”… Read More

Psalm 51

Posted: January 5, 2013

Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 51: Create in Me a Pure Heart (34 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as”… Read More

Psalms 73, 37

Posted: January 3, 2013

Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 73, 37: When I’m Drifting (29 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More

Psalms 139, 40, 117

Posted: January 2, 2013

Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 139, 40, 117: Focusing (20 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Psalms 12, 46, 88

Posted: January 2, 2013

Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 12, 46, 88: The Darkness (27 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More

Psalm 130 and 62

Posted: January 1, 2013

Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 130 & 62 and Habakkuk 3: Learning about God (29 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save… Read More

OT23-Samson.mp3

Posted: January 1, 2013

For O.T. Lesson 23, Samson (15 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “Download Podcast” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More

Psalms 19 and 119

Posted: December 31, 2012

Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 19 and 119: The Word of God (25 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as”… Read More

Psalm 1

Posted: December 29, 2012

Here are a podcast and notes for Introduction to Psalms and Psalm 1 (27 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More

OT22-Gideon.mp3

Posted: November 1, 2012

For O.T. Lesson 22, Gideon (22 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

Decalogue J: The 10th Commandment

Posted: October 31, 2012

Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue J: The 10th Commandment (14 minutes) To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Decalogue I: The 9th Commandment

Posted: October 31, 2012

Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue I: The 9th Commandment (13 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Decalogue H: The 8th Commandment

Posted: October 31, 2012

Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue H: The 8th Commandment (12 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Decalogue G: The 7th Commandment

Posted: October 31, 2012

Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue G: The 7th Commandment (12 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Decalogue F: The 6th Commandment

Posted: October 31, 2012

Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue F: The 6th Commandment (13 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Decalogue E: The 5th Commandment

Posted: October 31, 2012

Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue E: The 5th Commandment (18 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Decalogue D: The 4th Commandment

Posted: October 31, 2012

Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue D: The 4th Commandment (17 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Decalogue C: The 3rd Commandment

Posted: October 31, 2012

Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue C: The 3rd Commandment (16 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Decalogue B: The 2nd Commandment

Posted: October 31, 2012

Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue B: The 2nd Commandment (18 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Decalogue A: The 1st Commandment

Posted: October 31, 2012

Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue A: The 1st Commandment (11 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

OT21-Deborah.mp3

Posted: September 1, 2012

For O.T. Lesson 21, Deborah (21 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

OT20-Caleb.mp3

Posted: July 1, 2012

For O.T. Lesson 20, Caleb (23 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

Clashing Worldviews

Posted: May 22, 2012

While this lesson may be of general interest, it has been designed specifically for M.A. students in Bible & Theology at Lincoln Christian University. These are my own reflections on… Read More

OT Archaeology

Posted: May 14, 2012

Here is a lesson on Old Testament Archaeology (54 minutes).     To download the file, please click HERE. If the link does not work when you left-click on it,… Read More

OT19-Joshua.mp3

Posted: May 1, 2012

For O.T. Lesson 19, Joshua (27 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

OT18-Phinehas.mp3

Posted: March 1, 2012

For O.T. Lesson 18, Phinehas (23 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

Yeshua: Critique of Ron Moseley’s book & position

Posted: February 24, 2012

This lesson is a critique of Ron Moseley’s Yeshua: A Guide to the Real Jesus and the Original Church (40 minutes). Introduction To download the podcast, right click on “download”… Read More

The God of the Old Testament (?)

Posted: February 15, 2012

Here are a podcast and notes on The God of the Old Testament (15 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More

OT17-Balaam.mp3

Posted: January 1, 2012

For O.T. Lesson 17, Balaam (23 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

OT16-Miriam.mp3

Posted: November 1, 2011

For O.T. Lesson 16, Miriam (19 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

OT15-Aaron.mp3

Posted: September 1, 2011

For O.T. Lesson 15, Aaron (21 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

OT14-Moses.mp3

Posted: July 1, 2011

For O.T. Lesson 14, Moses (39 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

OT13-Joseph.mp3

Posted: May 1, 2011

For O.T. Lesson 13, Joseph (26 minutes), click on the play button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you… Read More

OT12-Rachel-and-Leah.mp3

Posted: March 1, 2011

For O.T. Lesson 12, Rachel & Leah (26 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

OT11-Jacob.mp3

Posted: January 1, 2011

For the O.T. Lesson 1, Jacob (33 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More

OT10-Esau.mp3

Posted: November 1, 2010

For the O.T. Lesson 10, Esau (24 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More

OT09-Rebekah.mp3

Posted: September 1, 2010

For the O.T. Lesson 9, Rebekah (30 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

OT08-Ishmael.mp3

Posted: July 1, 2010

For the O.T. Lesson 8, Ishmael (26 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More

OT07-Isaac.mp3

Posted: May 1, 2010

For the O.T. Lesson 7, Isaac (28 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

OT06-Lot.mp3

Posted: March 1, 2010

For the O.T. Lesson 6, Lot (26 mins), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More

OT05-Sarah.mp3

Posted: January 1, 2010

For O.T. Lesson 5, Sarah (38 mins), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More

OT04-Abraham.mp3

Posted: November 1, 2009

For the O.T. Lesson 4, Abraham (40 minutes), click on the button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

OT04 Abraham

Posted: September 1, 2009

For the O.T. Lesson 4, Abraham (40 minutes), click on the button:   To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you can download… Read More

OT03-Noah.mp3

Posted: July 1, 2009

For the O.T. Lesson 3, Noah (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

OT02-Cain-and-Abel.mp3

Posted: May 1, 2009

For the O.T. Lesson 2, Cain & Abel (25 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More

OT01 Old Testament Character Intro – Adam and Eve

Posted: March 1, 2009

For the O.T. Series Intro (3 minutes) and Lesson 1, Adam & Eve (23 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and… Read More

Complete list of O.T. podcasts

Posted: January 1, 2009

Here is the complete list of O.T. character podcasts. Nos. 1, 16, 18, 35, 52, and five of the Psalms podcasts are free to everyone. The other 61 podcasts are for… Read More

Book Names of the Bible

Posted: July 16, 2006

In weekly LINGUISTICS spot during 2003, we explored the etymologies of names of the books of the Bible. Download the file below to see all 66. Available Downloads: Download File… Read More

Building a Basic Bible Study Library, by Joey Harris

Posted: February 28, 2006

Building A Basic Bible Study Library Joey Harris Augusta, Georgia June 22, 2005 The best way to get to understand the Bible is simply to read it and to read… Read More

Judaism 101

Posted: February 16, 2006

http://www.jewfaq.org/toc.htm

Ancient Manuscript Discovered!

Posted: July 16, 2005

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8587435/ This 2000-year old manuscript of Leviticus was discovered in the Judean desert in 2005. Use the link above to read all about it!

Frequently Used Hebrew Words, by Glenn Giles

Posted: April 4, 2005

The attached paper is devoted to a study of the most frequently used Hebrew words in the OT. A final chapter will be devoted to a critical appraisal of the… Read More

Sons of God, by Bryan T. Huie

Posted: November 21, 2003

There has been much speculation about who these “sons of God” mentioned in the sixth chapter of Genesis were. Three basic interpretations of this passage have been advanced. The first,… Read More

Joseph and Esau: From a Bitter to a Better Way (by James Greig)

Posted: November 4, 2003

A biblical study for those who feel they have been treated unfairly and want to keep a pure heart in God’s sight. In five parts. See the attached pdf file:… Read More

Joshua’s Theme (by James Greig)

Posted: September 1, 2003

Attached is a paper by James Greig on the background and theme of the book of Joshua: Joshua.pdf.

Old Testament Extrabiblical Sources

Posted: August 4, 2003

This is a list (possibly incomplete) of sources cited in the O.T. books. The list omits references to actual O.T. books. These works are “extrabiblical” — outside (extra, Latin) the… Read More

Leviticus and Leprosy

Posted: July 17, 2003

One of the most dreaded diseases on earth is Hansen’s Disease, or leprosy. Ever since my first visit to India, some 30 years ago, I have been familiar at first hand… Read More

Apocryphal and Pseudepigraphal Dates

Posted: July 17, 2003

I. Canonical Old Testament (all dates approximate) 1000-400 B.C. II. Catholic Apocrypha (non-Catholic apocrypha in italics) A. Pre-165 1. Tobit (400-200) 2. Sirach (190) B. Hasmonean (165-63) 1. Greek additions… Read More

Egyptian Plagues

Posted: July 17, 2003

Adapted from the May/June 1998 issue of Biblical Archaeological Review. An Egyptian Record of the Plagues? The Admonitions of an Egyptian Sage, commonly known as the Papyrus Ipuwer, set forth… Read More