Within this episode, I discuss Genesis 17 and the meaning of circumcision.
Continue reading “The Family of Abraham: Part 7—The Covenant of Circumcision”
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Within this episode, I discuss Genesis 17 and the meaning of circumcision.
Continue reading “The Family of Abraham: Part 7—The Covenant of Circumcision”
I found it odd that Jesus would address Peter as “Simon bar-Jonah” after his declaration of Jesus as the Christ (Matthew 16:17) — not because it’s uncommon for men to be referred to as “the son of” someone in the biblical text, but because the occurrence takes place so soon (in the text) after Jesus’ declaration that the only sign that the “wicked and adulterous generation” would receive was “the sign of [what I assume to be the prophet] Jonah” (16:4). Do you see anything beyond the coincidental double appearance of the name Jonah here?
Continue reading “Why is the Apostle Peter Called Simon Bar-Jonah?”
Why is equality such an important ideal (given good) in modern society?
What are some underlying causes and how does the gospel shed light on this desire?
Is there more significance than immediately meets the eye in the reference to ‘Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s household manager’ becoming a follower of Jesus in Luke 8:3?
How should we interpret the water of bitterness in the ordeal for adultery in Numbers chapter 5? Is this some sort of a miracle on demand? If not, how much of an idea can we get regarding what’s going on?
This, the twelfth in my series for the twelve days of Christmas, was transcribed by Lorraine O’Neal. If you would be interested in her transcription services—for sermons, lectures, talks, or something else—you can contact her here.
I would very much like to provide transcripts for all of my videos, but I will require more support for this to be affordable. If you would like to help to make this possible, please consider supporting or donating using my Patreon or PayPal accounts. New sponsorship and donations are being earmarked for this specific purpose.
Continue reading “Transcript for the Twelfth Day of Christmas: The Forerunner in the Wilderness”
This, the eleventh in my series for the twelve days of Christmas, was transcribed by Lorraine O’Neal. If you would be interested in her transcription services—for sermons, lectures, talks, or something else—you can contact her here.
I would very much like to provide transcripts for all of my videos, but I will require more support for this to be affordable. If you would like to help to make this possible, please consider supporting or donating using my Patreon or PayPal accounts. New sponsorship and donations are being earmarked for this specific purpose.
Continue reading “Transcript for the Eleventh Day of Christmas: Angels and Shepherds”
This, the tenth in my series for the twelve days of Christmas, was transcribed by Lorraine O’Neal. If you would be interested in her transcription services—for sermons, lectures, talks, or something else—you can contact her here.
I would very much like to provide transcripts for all of my videos, but I will require more support for this to be affordable. If you would like to help to make this possible, please consider supporting or donating using my Patreon or PayPal accounts. New sponsorship and donations are being earmarked for this specific purpose.
Continue reading “Transcript for the Tenth Day of Christmas: Balaam and the Magi”
One of my supporters has very kindly transcribed this video, the ninth of my series for the twelve days of Christmas. I don’t have time to transcribe my videos myself, so anyone willing to volunteer to transcribe one video every week or fortnight would be greatly appreciated! The transcript is very lightly edited at a few points for the purpose of comprehension.
Continue reading “Transcript for the Ninth Day of Christmas: Foreigners in Search of Wisdom”
One of my supporters has very kindly transcribed this video, the eighth of my series for the twelve days of Christmas. I don’t have time to transcribe my videos myself, so anyone willing to volunteer to transcribe one video every week or fortnight would be greatly appreciated! The transcript is very lightly edited at a few points for the purpose of comprehension.
Continue reading “Transcript of the Eighth Day of Christmas: Pharaoh and the Magicians”