Peter Goeman

The Bible Sojourner

Religion EN ↓ 251 episodes

Welcome to The Bible Sojourner, the podcast that dives into challenging Bible passages, thought-provoking theology, and the cultural intricacies that shape our world. Join Dr. Peter Goeman, a seasoned professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, as he embarks on a captivating journey through the text of Scripture and beyond. Unravel the mysteries behind enigmatic passages and gain a deeper understanding of ancient world and their relevance in our modern lives. The Bible Sojourner is your compass to navigate the fascinating landscapes of Scripture, history, and contemporary thought.

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Peter Goeman

Episodes

Ps 121 – Yahweh as Guardian 30.06.2018 26:39

This episode walks through Psalm 121 and details Yahweh’s guardianship over his people.

Is the Old Testament Valuable? 18.06.2018 18:19

Some put more emphasis on the New Testament, or on the words of Christ. Is this a biblical approach? What does Scripture say about the …

Elijah and Mount Carmel 08.06.2018 21:36

Today’s episode examines 1 Kings 18-19 and possibly corrects a misunderstanding of Elijah’s character.

10 Important Insights into the Life of Christ – Pt 5 21.05.2018 30:09

Dr. Bookman finishes his series on the Life of Christ and what we can glean from it.

10 Important Insights into the Life of Christ – Pt 4 13.05.2018 41:17

Dr. Bookman is back with insight into how the crowds influenced Jesus’ ministry.

Thinking about Race and Racism – Interview 20.04.2018 44:09

Today’s episode is an interview/discussion with Adam Waller from GraceLife London. We discuss race, racism, and the church’s solution to a worldly problem.

Acts 3:19-21 and the Kingdom for Israel 14.04.2018 29:06

This episode discusses how we should think about the Kingdom from a New Testament perspective based on Peter’s sermon in Acts 3.

The Christian and Humility 03.04.2018 32:16

This episode talks about the importance of humility for the Christian and gives some advice for how to work on it.

Imprecatory Psalms and the Christian 17.03.2018 32:33

In this episode we discuss Psalm 109 and other imprecatory psalms. How should the Christian think about psalms which ask for the death/removal of some …

10 Important Insights into the Life of Christ – Pt 3 08.03.2018 34:32

Dr. Bookman continues talking with us about the Life of Christ, specifically about Jesus’s inconceivable claims to deity, His miracles, and ultimately His rejection by …

10 Important Insights into the Life of Christ – Pt 2 25.02.2018 32:00

This week’s episode continues the special Life of Christ series with Dr. Bookman. This episode focuses on the differentiation between the public and private ministry …

10 Important Insights into the Life of Christ – Pt 1 16.02.2018 34:31

Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Dr. Doug Bookman. In today’s episode we talk about the importance of the humanity of Christ …

How Can a Loving God Allow Evil? 09.02.2018 30:19

Today’s episode is a brief discussion of a difficult issue that everyone will face.

Genesis 9 and the Sin of Ham 02.02.2018 35:59

Today’s episode discusses what is going on in Genesis 9:20-27. What did Ham do that merited Canaan being cursed? We talk through the different views …

The Gibeonite Deception 20.12.2017 18:51

In this episode we examine Joshua 9-10 and the Gibeonite deception. How does knowing the geography play in to understanding the passage?

The King James Version and Erasmus 23.11.2017 27:23

In today’s episode we look at why it is inaccurate to say the King James Version is the best translation. We look at the history …

Differences in Translations 11.11.2017 23:13

Today’s episode covers some thoughts on what makes Bible translations different and some of the complexities that are involved in making translations.

Martin Luther and John Calvin on the Original Languages 27.10.2017 25:24

In honor of Reformation Day, today’s episode discusses what Luther and Calvin thought of the importance of knowing Greek and Hebrew.

Question and Answer #1 13.10.2017 26:20

Today we talk about Proverbs 22:6 and whether it is a promise or a warning to parents, and Deuteronomy 22:28-29 and whether the Bible commands …

Lessons from Numbers 22.09.2017 21:20

This episode looks at the book of Numbers and gives insights into what we can learn from the Census data given, as well as the …

Deuteronomy 4 and Israel’s Future 08.09.2017 18:25

Deuteronomy 4 is a key text in understanding what the future of Israel holds. This episode works through Deuteronomy 4:25-30 and gives a brief rundown …

Creation vs Evolution 28.08.2017 29:20

Today’s episode introduces the debate evolution and the various ways of interpreting Genesis 1 and 2.

The Structure of Genesis and the Promised Redeemer 11.08.2017 21:07

The Book of Genesis is important for many reasons. However, one thing often not emphasized is how the structure itself emphasizes the message of hope …

The Image of God 04.08.2017 31:11

What does in mean that humans are made in the image of God? Today’s episode surveys the main views and focuses on the details of …

What is Dispensationalism? 28.07.2017 30:38

In this episode, we look at what dispensationalism really is. There are some misconceptions about what it is, as well as confusion about what dispensationalists …