The Bible in Context

This episode covers a war between two large armies. We learn that the Nephilim are swept up in this war, but why? Lot is also swept up in this war and is rescued by Abram. How does this victory contribute to the picture of the Elect one that Genesis has been painting? The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Sl...

After Abram’s Exodus from Babylon, He makes a poor choice that causes Sarai to need her own Exodus. This Exodus leads to Lot making his own poor choice. See how these stories are tied together in the book of Genesis. The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

The Tower of Babylon story is the backdrop to Abram’s first story. Abram’s story will be explored in this context. Abram will get an Exodus out of this wicked city. The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

Later in the Torah, we learn that the Tower of Babel was a significant event for both humanity and spiritual beings. What was this event and how does it affect the way we see the world today and Jesus’ victory on the cross? The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

In this episode we discuss the purpose of the tower and the nefarious intentions of the people of Babylon (Babel). The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

Through the literary features of the story, Noah and his family go through their own exodus event. They then go through an often misunderstood and very twisted fall. The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

What is the significance of the story Noah’s Flood? Was it a historical event? These questions are discussed along with the temple imagery that surrounds the Ark. The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

Who were the Sons of God and what did they do on the earth? These characters lead up to the violent state of the world before the flood. The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

How does this list of names contribute to the story of Genesis? If it’s not just a historical record how is this genealogy crafted to communicate to its readers? The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

A retranslation of Gen 4:7 gives insight into this confusing story and helps us understand the tension of the narrative. The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

The curses of Gen 3 actually only contain two curses. But how to these curses and pronouncement play into the story of Genesis and humanity? The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

In the fall narrative, the humans and the snake are compared as they each are changed through their rebellion. Yahweh then comes to meet them in a way that is often misunderstood. The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

For Christmas we are taking a break from Genesis and taking a look at the Introduction to John’s Gospel. Nate walks us through some of the key literary and contextual elements behind John 1. The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

Why are we told about the four rivers that come from Eden? Is this a strange geographical note that we need to remember or something else? What does the creation of woman teach us about humanity and their ‘imaging’ of God? The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

What is the meaning of the two tree that Yahweh places in Eden? What could they give to Adam and Eve and what should we learn from them today? The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

There are literary connections between the creation of the world and the exodus of Israel. How are the stories connected and what do they intend to communicate? Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

The Garden of Eden is portrayed as Yahweh’s first temple. This time, we explore the theme of the temple in Genesis 1 and 2. Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

Why did Yahweh rest after creation? If that is the first Sabbath, what does mean for us? How does the Bible use numbers to communicate? Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

What does it mean to be the image of God? What is the purpose of the creation of humanity? How do we fit into Yahweh’s plan to restrain ruin and bring order? Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by Slenderbeats

As Yahweh creates living creatures, he creates a sea creature that has a deep story within the Bible and the Ancient Near East. What is the significance of this creature? When he creates humanity, who are the “us” that Yahweh is speaking to? If we are created in the image of God, what does author think when he writes the Hebrew word for “god”? Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Roy...

Caleb and Nate recap some of the Biblical symbolism used. They then pick up with a discussion of the plants and stars that Yahweh creates. Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001

The discussion of the precreation state is finished and we begin to explore the first two and half days of Yahweh’s creation. Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001

We walk through the pre-creation state which begins the Genesis narrative and the sets up for Yahweh's plan. Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001

The cultural elements of Israel and her neighbors which can be seen in Genesis 1 are discussed. Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001, Before the Muses publishe by CDL Press, 2005, and The Context of Scripture published by Brill, 2002.

In this first episode, Caleb Lewis walks through the nature of inspiration and what it means for our reading of scripture. Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001