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Send us Fan Mail We trace the figure of Satan from Scripture to myth, comparing what the Bible actually says with how his legend has evolved over time in culture, literature, and popular imagination. Contact us at podcast@mtjuliet.org to share feedback and ask questions. Don’t forget to leave us a rating or review. Thank you for joining us as fellow students of Scripture. Visit mtjuliet.org/resour...

Send us Fan Mail This episode explores the New Testament's multifaceted portrayal of Satan, tracing his development from the Second Temple period through the ministry of Jesus and the writing of Paul, Peter, James, and John. In light of Christ’s victory, we consider how Satan functions both as a personal deceiver and a cosmic opponent of God’s purposes. Contact us at podcast@mtjuliet.org to s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Text Support , we explore how the Old Testament portrays Satan—and how that picture differs from popular beliefs today. From the mysterious serpent in Eden to the adversary in Job and Zechariah, we unpack what the Hebrew Scriptures actually say (and don’t say) about the figure often called the "Prince of Darkness." Contact us at podcast@mtjuliet.org to...

Send us Fan Mail In the final episode of this season, we examine the fancitating biblical narrative about Esther. We also explore the historical context and other details pertaining to the book of Esther. Contact us at podcast@mtjuliet.org to share feedback and ask questions. Don’t forget to leave us a rating or review. Thank you for joining us as fellow students of Scripture. Visit mtjuliet.org/r...

Send us Fan Mail One of the most infamous women in Scripture was the Phoenician princess Jezebel, the wife of evil king Ahab. In this episode, we discuss three primary narratives involving Jezebel: the showdown at Mt. Carmel between Elijah and her idolatrous prophets, the despicable taking of Naboth’s vineyard, and Jezebel’s ignominious death which occurred exactly as foretold by Elijah. Contact u...

Send us Fan Mail Our discussion on Bathsheba centers around a few questions worth exploring: Is Bathsheba a victim? How is Bathsheba viewed in Jewish literature and Christian history? What impact does Bathsheba make outside of her entailed interaction with David? Contact us at podcast@mtjuliet.org to share feedback and ask questions. Don’t forget to leave us a rating or review. Thank you for joini...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore the concept of angels during both the intertestamental period and the time of the New Testament. We provide an overview of the role and function of angels throughout the text and conclude by looking at a few difficult passages.  Contact us at podcast@mtjuliet.org to share feedback and ask questions. Don’t forget to leave us a rating or review. Thank you...

Send us Fan Mail Our discussion about angels is based on what the Old Testament reveals in response to a few key questions: What exactly are angels? What role do they fulfill? What do they look like? Who is the Angel of the Lord? Contact us at podcast@mtjuliet.org to share feedback and ask questions. Don’t forget to leave us a rating or review. Thank you for joining us as fellow students of Script...

Send us Fan Mail In the final episode of this series, we explore the unusual vision of Ezekiel and the Valley of Dry Bones, where God symbolically demonstrated His ability to restore life in a situation where restoration seems hopeless. The message was intended to encourage the desperate exiles in Babylon who had little hope of returning to their home in Judah. Contact us at podcast@mtjuliet.org t...

Send us Fan Mail This narrative has spawned a great deal of speculation. It centers around whether the necromancer, whose trade was specifically outlawed in Torah and a contemporary decree by King Saul, actually possessed the power to summon Samuel from the grave. In this episode, we analyze these thoughts and attempt to interpret the passage as it would have been understood in ancient times. Cont...

Send us Fan Mail Before a battle, Jephthah made a vow to God, promising if victory was achieved he would sacrifice the first thing that emerged from his house upon his return. In this episode, we discuss several questions: What did he think would come through the door? Does the text indicate he fulfilled the vow? Does this story impact our view of God? Contact us at podcast@mtjuliet.org to share f...

Send us Fan Mail During this episode, we summarize the context and content of the Balaam narrative in Numbers 22–24. Our discussion not only covers the incredible story of Balaam’s talking donkey but also attempts to explain why Balaam was viewed negatively in later biblical writings, including the New Testament. Contact us at podcast@mtjuliet.org to share feedback and ask questions. Don’t forget...

Send us Fan Mail We begin this new series by discussing Numbers 21:4-9 where God instructs Moses to create a bronze serpent that would heal the people if they looked at it. Jesus used this bizarre situation metaphorically to explain the salvation he would provide at the cross.  Contact us at podcast@mtjuliet.org to share feedback and ask questions. Don’t forget to leave us a rating or review. Than...

Send us Fan Mail In the final episode, we will look at the household and family life in the New Testament world. We will discuss the impacts of social status, limited life spans, and the unique nature of the household codes given in the New Testament. Contact us at podcast@mtjuliet.org to share feedback and ask questions. Don’t forget to leave us a rating or review. Thank you for joining us as fel...

Send us Fan Mail There are several elements to the first century culture which are foreign to us today. In this episode we discuss some of the most prevalent ones: honor/shame; patron/client; slavery; and limited resource dynamics. A better understanding of these underlying social structures, values, and worldviews equips us to grasp how the original audience would have understood the New Testamen...

Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of this new series, we discuss many of the important aspects of Judaism during the New Testament period. Understanding the various Jewish religious sects, institutions, and core beliefs is necessary to properly interpret the Christian Scriptures. Contact us at podcast@mtjuliet.org to share feedback and ask questions. Don’t forget to leave us a rating or review...

Send us Fan Mail In the final episode of this series, we share our personal reasons for our faith in Jesus Christ.  Contact us at podcast@mtjuliet.org to share feedback and ask questions. Don’t forget to leave us a rating or review. Thank you for joining us as fellow students of Scripture. Visit mtjuliet.org/resources to find more resources like this one. 📱 send us a text 📧  join our monthly new...

Send us Fan Mail There was a large body of Christian literature composed following the time the canonical New Testament was written. We will discuss why these writings are not considered Scripture or, in some cases, reliable accounts of Jesus and his teachings. In addition, we discuss ancient sources composed by non-Christians which include evidence for the existence of Jesus. Contact us at podcas...

Send us Fan Mail This episode explores the immediate events leading up to and including Jesus’ crucifixion. It is a worthy and rewarding effort to see the unique approach of each Gospel and their collective narrative of what Jesus experienced and said from the garden to the grave.  Contact us at podcast@mtjuliet.org to share feedback and ask questions. Don’t forget to leave us a rating or review....

Send us Fan Mail The foundational belief of Christianity is the concept of Jesus dying on the cross to save people because he loves them. But why? Was it necessary for Jesus to die and what did it accomplish? We will wrestle with those two questions as we explore what is revealed in Scripture.  Contact us at podcast@mtjuliet.org to share feedback and ask questions. Don’t forget to leave us a ratin...

Send us Fan Mail Continuing our thoughts from part 1, this episode covers the New Testament testimony to Jesus’ deity from Acts to Revelation. We also explore how the concepts of Jesus’ humanity and deity were understood and debated in early Christianity. Contact us at podcast@mtjuliet.org to share feedback and ask questions. Don’t forget to leave us a rating or review. Thank you for joining us as...

Send us Fan Mail Other than “the Christ,” the two primary titles associated with Jesus in the Gospels are “Son of Man” and “Son of God.” In part 1, we explore what these titles might have meant to both the speakers and hearers of these theologically rich descriptions. Contact us at podcast@mtjuliet.org to share feedback and ask questions. Don’t forget to leave us a rating or review. Thank you for...

Send us Fan Mail Our fourth episode explores Jesus’ ancestry and his contemporary family. We discuss the purposes and peculiarities of Jesus’ genealogies in Matthew and Luke. Then we survey Jesus’ nuclear and extended family, including Mary, Joseph, Jesus’ brothers and sisters, and Mary’s kinsperson, Elizabeth. As part of this discussion, we look at their initial attitudes towards Jesus and the la...

Send us Fan Mail The birth narratives about Jesus in Matthew and Luke have both commonalities and differences. This episode explores these and also discusses the unique goals each evangelist had in their description of this monumental event. We also address the challenge of reconciling the timeline of Jesus’ birth, the visit of the Magi, Herod’s murderous decree, and the journey of Jesus’ family t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we define the term “gospel” and then discuss the uniqueness of the four canonical Gospels. We talk about how to harmonize these four accounts and address the differences among them. Contact us at podcast@mtjuliet.org to share feedback and ask questions. Don’t forget to leave us a rating or review. Thank you for joining us as fellow students of Scripture. Visit mtj...