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The book of Revelation is full of complex symbols, strange beasts, and mysterious numbers. In this episode, Seth and David talk about how to approach all the complexities of Revelation and how to read it as a story of hope for persecuted and suffering Christians.

Hebrews includes some of the scariest warnings in all of Scripture right next to dozens of examples of the most impressive people in the Bible. Many of us have read these passages and wondered how we'll ever measure up, and if God might just decide to be done with us. Seth and David talk about what the warning passages of Hebrews mean and what it means to have faith.  

The author of Hebrews continues to challenge his Jewish audience to follow Jesus despite persecution. Because Jesus is a better priest and offers a better sacrifices he is worth their perseverance. Seth and David talk about the lesser-known character of Melchizedek and why it's good news that Jesus has been sworn into his priestly order. 

Hebrews starts somewhere we might not, proving that Jesus is better than angels, or more generally, the "messengers" of the Old Covenant. Seth and David explain why the author of Hebrews starts his letter talking about angels and why it's good news that Jesus is not an angel.

In case you missed our special Holy Week releases, here they are again! This time our eight mini-episodes covering each day of Holy Week are here in one two-hour special! 

1600 years ago Christians began calling the last days of Jesus’ life “Holy Week.” Seth and David talk about Easter Sunday and why it's good news that Jesus was raised from the dead.

1600 years ago Christians began calling the last days of Jesus’ life “Holy Week.” Today is Holy Saturday. Seth and David talk about Holy Saturday and the day Jesus rested in his tomb is good news.

1600 years ago Christians began calling the last days of Jesus’ life “Holy Week.” Today is Good Friday. Seth and David talk about why Good Friday, the day Jesus was condemned by Pilate, crucified on a cross, and buried in a tomb is good news.

1600 years ago Christians began calling the last days of Jesus’ life “Holy Week.” Today is Maundy Thursday. Seth and David talk about Maundy Thursday and why Jesus' final meal and new covenant is good news.

1600 years ago Christians began calling the last days of Jesus’ life “Holy Week.” Today is Spy Wednesday. Seth and David talk about the sober choice Spy Wednesday, the day Jesus was covered in an expensive perfume by Mary and betrayed by Judas, offers us.

1600 years ago Christians began calling the last days of Jesus’ life “Holy Week.” Today is Holy Tuesday. Seth and David talk about Holy Tuesday and why Jesus cursing a fig tree is a call to join a rebellion.

1600 years ago Christians began calling the last days of Jesus’ life “Holy Week.” Today is Holy Monday. Seth and David talk about Holy Monday, the day Jesus came into Jerusalem’s temple with a homemade whip in his hand.

1600 years ago Christians began calling the last days of Jesus’ life “Holy Week.” Today is Palm Sunday. Seth and David talk about Palm Sunday, the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey like a rival king to challenge Caesar and his Roman empire.

Starting on Palm Sunday, we will be releasing a short podcast every day leading up to Resurrection Sunday. Join us DAILY for eight days as we explore the final days of Jesus' life and how both his suffering and resurrection is good news. 

Paul has argued that circumcision, along with other markers of Jewish identity, are not necessary to signal membership in the Christian community. But if that's the case, why is so much of our Bible full of laws and why did Jesus say he didn't come to abolish any of them if Paul is saying we don't need to follow them? Seth and David attempt to answer why we have so many Old Testament laws and why...

Paul is angry. A group of leaders are both undermining his credibility and teaching that non-Jewish Christians must be circumcised. Seth and David talk about one of the most hotly debated books in the New Testament and why its good news that we are "justified by faith and not works of the law."

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Zephaniah tells God's people that they are no different from the proud nations around them, and soon, God's burning anger will fall. But the fire isn't intended to annihilate God's people but to make them pure and prepare them to rule the earth. Seth and David talk about why God sings over his people and what the day of Pentecost has to do with the book of Zephaniah.

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 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 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.

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 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. 

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.

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.