The Family of Abraham: Part 30—The Butler and the Baker’s Dreams

April 25, 2019 ~ Alastair Roberts ~ Leave a comment

Today, I discuss Genesis 40 and Joseph’s interpretation of the butler and baker’s dreams.

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Theopolis Podcast: Resurrection in the Story of Joseph

April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 ~ Alastair Roberts ~ Leave a comment

On this episode of the Theopolis podcast, both Peter Leithart and James Jordan are away, so I discuss themes of resurrection in the story of Joseph by myself.

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Trouble at Timnah (Samson and Judah)

April 24, 2019 ~ Alastair Roberts ~ Leave a comment

A discussion of parallels between Judah’s story in Genesis 38 and the story of Samson in Judges 14-16.

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The Family of Abraham: Part 29—Joseph in Potiphar’s House

April 23, 2019 ~ Alastair Roberts ~ Leave a comment

Today, I discuss Genesis 39, the story of Joseph in Potiphar’s house and Joseph’s resistance of Potiphar’s wife.

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The Family of Abraham: Part 28—Judah and Tamar

April 22, 2019 ~ Alastair Roberts ~ Leave a comment

Today, I discuss Genesis 38 and the story of Judah and Tamar.

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Water and Land, Part III

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 ~ Alastair Roberts ~ Leave a comment

Easter as New Birth

April 21, 2019 ~ Alastair Roberts ~ Leave a comment

Happy Easter! Today I discuss Easter as an event of new birth.

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Thinking About My Thinking

April 20, 2019 ~ Alastair Roberts ~ Leave a comment

I have really enjoyed following your writing and podcasts for a long time now. I am often amazed by the (real!) connections you see in the text and wonder how exactly you do it. Could you tell us how you developed the ability to see such connections? Can you give us a peek inside your mind and your thinking process?

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