What in the Word?

#30: Judges 9: The Tale of the Bramble King

Today we consider a story told by Jotham when Abimelek, the son of Gideon, tries to establish himself as king.
We look at Jotham's parable of the trees, which serves as Judges' polemic on the dangers of worldly leadership and sheds light on the problem of Israel's request for a king in 1 Samuel. Join as we explore what leadership means under God.
If you have a bit of the Bible that makes you wonder, email whatintheword@tuta.com and we'll try to cover it.
 

#29: Acts 6: Don't Be Spiritualizin' the Spiritual

In this episode, we take a look at Stephen's murder, its connection to Paul, and what it says about Christ.
Luke's narrative deliberately connects Stephen to Paul (formerly Saul), and we discuss how Stephen's death gives us a chance to reflect on Jesus Christ, who directs His kingdom with effortless authority.
If you have a bit of the Bible that makes you wonder, email whatintheword@tuta.com and we'll try to cover it.

Special Edition: Lamentations, The End

This special edition episode is posted by request of Meredith W. These special editions cover the book of Lamentations in depth in 5 episodes.

Special Edition: Lamentations 3

This special edition episode is posted by request of Meredith W. These special editions cover the book of Lamentations in depth in 5 episodes.

Special Edition: Lamentations 2

This special edition episode is posted by request of Meredith W. These special editions cover the book of Lamentations in depth in 5 episodes.

Special Edition: Lamentations 1

This special edition episode is posted by request of Meredith W. These special editions cover the book of Lamentations in depth in 5 episodes.

Special Edition: Lamentations Introduction

This special edition episode is posted by request of Meredith W. These special editions cover the book of Lamentations in depth in 5 episodes.

#28: Lev 24: "All Animals are Equal But Some Animals Are More Equal Than Others"

In this podcast, we take a look at Leviticus 24: a chapter known for a particular line that frequently gets misunderstood.
We begin by exploring the story of a man who blasphemes God, raising questions about the application of God's law that end up offering a teaching opportunity about some revolutionary values God wants to impart to the Israelites.
If you have a bit of the Bible that makes you wonder, email whatintheword@tuta.com and we'll try to cover it.

#27. Lev 11-16: Pork Is a Nice Sweet Meat

In today's podcast, we do an overview of chapters 11 through 16, which address the concepts of clean and unclean, and ask what in the word is going on, and why is God's holiness mentioned so often in association with dietary laws?
If you have a bit of the Bible that makes you wonder, email whatintheword@tuta.com and we'll try to cover it.
 

#26. Lev 4-5: Purification Puzzler

In this episode, we look at Leviticus 4 and 5 and the directives for purification offerings when someone sins unintentionally or becomes unclean.
Join us as we think about these purification rituals, consider God's intentions in establishing them, and ponder a couple odd things that we read here.
If you have a bit of the Bible that makes you wonder, email whatintheword@tuta.com and we'll try to cover it.