What in the Word?

Join us as we look at the last chapter of 1 Kings, and see how Ahab, Jehoshaphat, and the prophet Micaiah speak to the reality that things are not always as they seem.

In 1 Kings 2 David gives Solomon his final instructions to walk faithfully before God and to settle unfinished business from his reign. The reign of Solomon points forward to the greater kingship of Christ, whose faithful rule promises lasting blessing and true worship.

This episode walks through 1 Kings 1, focusing on King David's frailty, the role of Abishag, and Adonijah's attempt to seize the throne. We look at how God uses Nathan and Bathsheba to secure Solomon's kingship and how it helps us think about God's sovereignty, human responsibility, and the consequences of sin.

This episode examines a scene from Genesis 21 and what a well and a tree and bunch of lambs have to say about God. 

In this two-part special edition, we explore Genesis 6:1–8 and three big questions: who are the "sons of God" and the "daughters of humans"? What are the Nephilim and "warriors of renown?" And what good is any of this for us?
 

In this two-part special edition, we explore Genesis 6:1–8 and three big questions: who are the "sons of God" and the "daughters of humans"? What are the Nephilim and "warriors of renown?" And what good is any of this for us?
 

1 Samuel contrasts Hannah and Elkanah’s faithful worship with Eli and his sons’ corruption and the outcome it has for both families, their futures, and future of God's people, outlined in Hannah’s prophetic song.
If you have a bit of the Bible that makes you wonder, email whatintheword@tuta.com, and we'll try to cover it.

1 Sam records the dawn of a new era for Israel and reveals incredible things about how God works while calling us to humble faith as we enter a new year.
If you have a bit of the Bible that makes you wonder, email whatintheword@tuta.com, and we'll try to cover it.

In this episode we examine 2 Thessalonians 1, and particularly the transition from verse 4 to verse 5. There's three ways to take it, and the most likely one offers us some bad news that is actually really good news.
If you have a bit of the Bible that makes you wonder, email whatintheword@tuta.com, and we'll try to cover it.
 

In Hos 2, Israel's unfaithfulness to God is framed in a marriage metaphor. We explain the metaphor's purpose, its shock value, and why the harsh images point to judgment that aims at reconciliation and ultimately the rock-solid faithfulness of God. 
If you have a bit of the Bible that makes you wonder, email whatintheword@tuta.com, and we'll try to cover it.