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Jerusalem is the Bible’s image of what a city of God should be. But from the earliest moments of its founding, it's clear that even this city has problems. What will it take for a city to truly become like the garden of Eden? In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss the founding of Jerusalem and what it will take for God and humans to dwell together. 
 
Show Music 
“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS 
“Effervescent” by Toonorth 
“Everything is Yours” by Liz Vice 
Original sound design by Dan Gummel 
“Forgot It Was Monday” by Sleepy Fish

Jerusalem is the Bible’s image of what a city of God should be. But from the earliest moments of its founding, it's clear that even this city has problems. What will it take for a city to truly become like the garden of Eden? In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss the founding of Jerusalem and what it will take for God and humans to dwell together.

Show Music 
“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
“Effervescent” by Toonorth
“Everything is Yours” by Liz Vice
Original sound design by Dan Gummel
“Forgot It Was Monday” by Sleepy Fish

The Bible's Most Famous City • The City Ep. 7

The practice of anointing with oil is an ancient ritual that marked people and places as bridges between Heaven and Earth. 
 
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The practice of anointing with oil is an ancient ritual that marked people and places as bridges between Heaven and Earth. 

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Where did the first anointing happen in the Bible?

This is our first episode in our series "How To Read The Bible." Tim and Jon discuss the differences in ancient and modern ways of reading scripture, including why the Hebrew people would read scripture together as a group. The guys also talk about how challenging it can be to read the Bible by yourself. 
 
Show Music 
Defender Instrumental by TENTS 
Acquired in Heaven by Beautiful Eulogy 
The Truth about Flight, Love and BB Guns by Foreknown

This is our first episode in our series "How To Read The Bible." Tim and Jon discuss the differences in ancient and modern ways of reading scripture, including why the Hebrew people would read scripture together as a group. The guys also talk about how challenging it can be to read the Bible by yourself.

Show Music
Defender Instrumental by TENTS
Acquired in Heaven by Beautiful Eulogy
The Truth about Flight, Love and BB Guns by Foreknown

Reading the Bible Aloud in a Community? • How to Read the Bible Ep. 1

At last, there’s a positive example of a city in the Bible, the capital city of Egypt under the rule of Joseph. In this episode, join Tim and Jon as they explore how a city—usually a perpetrator of death and violence—can become a source of life under the leadership of a wise human image of God. 
 
Show Music 
“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS

At last, there’s a positive example of a city in the Bible, the capital city of Egypt under the rule of Joseph. In this episode, join Tim and Jon as they explore how a city—usually a perpetrator of death and violence—can become a source of life under the leadership of a wise human image of God.

Show Music 
“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS

Can a City Be Good? • The City Ep. 6

In the Bible, Jesus challenges Israel's leaders for abusing their power. These leaders are using their authority to benefit themselves at the expense of others, but Jesus redefines authority as serving others and power as love. 
 
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In the Bible, Jesus challenges Israel's leaders for abusing their power. These leaders are using their authority to benefit themselves at the expense of others, but Jesus redefines authority as serving others and power as love. 

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What caused Jesus to confront leaders?

In the fourth part of their discussion on the gospel of Luke, Tim and Jon talk about the strange story in Luke 9 of the transformation of Jesus on the mountain. In this travel section, we find many parables of Jesus, and the banquets and parties he attended. Jesus is fascinated with parties, and he even used them to talk about what the Kingdom of God is like. These stories continue to reinforce that Jesus’ mission was first for the outsiders, a message that gets him into trouble with religious leaders of the day. 
 
Show Music 
Defender by TENTS 
Blue Skies by Unwritten Stories 
Flooded Meadows by Unwritten Stories

In the fourth part of their discussion on the gospel of Luke, Tim and Jon talk about the strange story in Luke 9 of the transformation of Jesus on the mountain. In this travel section, we find many parables of Jesus, and the banquets and parties he attended. Jesus is fascinated with parties, and he even used them to talk about what the Kingdom of God is like. These stories continue to reinforce that Jesus’ mission was first for the outsiders, a message that gets him into trouble with religious leaders of the day.

Show Music
Defender by TENTS
Blue Skies by Unwritten Stories
Flooded Meadows by Unwritten Stories

Jesus, Rebels, and Resurrection • Luke-Acts Ep. 4

Jesus claimed that God's power was arriving on Earth through him. But he redefined power as love and taught that if you want to be first, you need to become last. 
 
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Jesus claimed that God's power was arriving on Earth through him. But he redefined power as love and taught that if you want to be first, you need to become last. 

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How does Jesus redefine power?

What is the purpose of anointing? Watch our theme video to understand this ritual throughout the Bible and how it relates to Jesus and his followers. 
 
In this video, you'll learn... 
 
1. Where the first anointing took place in the Bible 
2. What anointing oil symbolizes 
3. Specific examples of anointing in the Bible 
4. The meaning of "Christ" 
5. How Jesus' anointing spreads out into the world

What is the purpose of anointing? Watch our theme video to understand this ritual throughout the Bible and how it relates to Jesus and his followers.

In this video, you'll learn...

1. Where the first anointing took place in the Bible
2. What anointing oil symbolizes
3. Specific examples of anointing in the Bible
4. The meaning of "Christ"
5. How Jesus' anointing spreads out into the world

The Meaning and Purpose of Anointing in the Bible

If Babylon is the worst city in the Bible, then Sodom and Gomorrah are a close second. The injustice and oppression in Sodom and Gomorrah are so pronounced that God sends a flood of justice to completely wipe out these two cities. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss the theme of the city and the darkest parts of human nature. 
 
Content warning: Today's episode contains some mention of sexual abuse, rape, and incest. 
 
Show Music 
“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS 
“Two Thousand Miles” by Aviino 
“Covet” by Beautiful Eulogy 
“City Fades” by Tyler Bailey

If Babylon is the worst city in the Bible, then Sodom and Gomorrah are a close second. The injustice and oppression in Sodom and Gomorrah are so pronounced that God sends a flood of justice to completely wipe out these two cities. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss the theme of the city and the darkest parts of human nature.

Content warning: Today's episode contains some mention of sexual abuse, rape, and incest.

Show Music 
“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
“Two Thousand Miles” by Aviino
“Covet” by Beautiful Eulogy
“City Fades” by Tyler Bailey

Sodom and Gomorrah • The City E5

In the story of the Bible, we consistently see God choosing the second-born or latecomer to receive his blessing. God disrupts cultural norms by overturning human power systems and lifting up the ones without authority or status. 
 
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In the story of the Bible, we consistently see God choosing the second-born or latecomer to receive his blessing. God disrupts cultural norms by overturning human power systems and lifting up the ones without authority or status. 

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Who does God regularly choose instead of the firstborn?

The word “iniquity” comes from the Hebrew word “avon,” which means bent or crooked. The Hebrew prophets use this image of crookedness as a powerful way of talking about people's behavior. 
 
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The word “iniquity” comes from the Hebrew word “avon,” which means bent or crooked. The Hebrew prophets use this image of crookedness as a powerful way of talking about people's behavior. 

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The Hebrew word for iniquity describes distorted behavior and its crooked consequences.

In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss the first six chapters of the gospel of Luke. Luke stands out among the other gospels because it is all about Jesus’ message being first for the poor and outcasts. This made the religious leaders of the day mad, and Jesus’ ministry was totally revolutionary in a culture that was all about status and wealth. Luke’s gospel is constantly calling back to the Hebrew Scriptures, and it emphasizes, again and again, that Jesus is the Messiah that the prophets talked about. 
 
Show Music 
Defender Instrumental by TENTS 
Blue Skies by Unwritten Stories 
Flooded Meadows by Unwritten Stories

In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss the first six chapters of the gospel of Luke. Luke stands out among the other gospels because it is all about Jesus’ message being first for the poor and outcasts. This made the religious leaders of the day mad, and Jesus’ ministry was totally revolutionary in a culture that was all about status and wealth. Luke’s gospel is constantly calling back to the Hebrew Scriptures, and it emphasizes, again and again, that Jesus is the Messiah that the prophets talked about.

Show Music
Defender Instrumental by TENTS
Blue Skies by Unwritten Stories
Flooded Meadows by Unwritten Stories

Good News for the Poor • Luke-Acts Ep. 3

You may have heard that Babylon was the biggest, baddest city in the Bible, but where did that reputation come from? Who founded the city, and what made it so detestable to God? In this episode, join Tim and Jon as they explore the story of the half-human, half-god Nimrod and the city he founded. 
 
Show Music 
“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS

You may have heard that Babylon was the biggest, baddest city in the Bible, but where did that reputation come from? Who founded the city, and what made it so detestable to God? In this episode, join Tim and Jon as they explore the story of the half-human, half-god Nimrod and the city he founded.

Show Music 
“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS

The Biggest, Baddest City in the Bible • The City Ep. 4

In many cultures, inheritance and authority are passed down to the firstborn child. And the story of the Bible unfolds in an ancient culture that prized the right of the firstborn, yet we see God consistently overturning this cultural norm. 
 
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In many cultures, inheritance and authority are passed down to the firstborn child. And the story of the Bible unfolds in an ancient culture that prized the right of the firstborn, yet we see God consistently overturning this cultural norm.

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What human power system does God consistently overturn in the Bible?

What happens when something that's supposed to be level or even gets bent out of shape?

As the story of the Bible unfolds, humanity grows more and more violent. Cain is more violent than his parents, and his descendants are more violent than him. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss Lemek, Cain’s far more murderous descendant, and humanity’s escalating violence that prompts God to flood the earth. 
 
Show Music 
“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS 
“Organized Religion” by Beautiful Eulogy 
“She Won’t Say” by Psalm Trees & Guillaume Muschalle 
“Forever Tired” by Psalm Trees & Guillaume Muschalle

As the story of the Bible unfolds, humanity grows more and more violent. Cain is more violent than his parents, and his descendants are more violent than him. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss Lemek, Cain’s far more murderous descendant, and humanity’s escalating violence that prompts God to flood the earth.

Show Music 
“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
“Organized Religion” by Beautiful Eulogy
“She Won’t Say” by Psalm Trees & Guillaume Muschalle
“Forever Tired” by Psalm Trees & Guillaume Muschalle

A Symptom of Human Violence • The City Ep. 3

Tim and Jon discuss the ancient recipe for anointing oil which includes spices and myrrh, a substance extracted from the gum of trees. 
 
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Tim and Jon discuss the ancient recipe for anointing oil which includes spices and myrrh, a substance extracted from the gum of trees. 

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The ancient recipe for anointing oil does not include … pine sap.

Following up on part one of their discussion on the gospel of Luke, Tim and Jon continue to unpack the main themes of Luke’s unique account of Jesus’ life. The book of Luke makes clear that Jesus’ story is the continuation of the hope of the Hebrew Scriptures. Luke wants the reader to see how Jesus’ mission is for the outsiders, the poor, and the marginalized. As Jesus went around preaching about the Kingdom of God, he left behind people who were changed by him, and he called these people to live radically new lives of justice and peace. 
 
Show Music: 
Defender Instrumental by Rosasharn Music 
Blue Skies by Unwritten Stories 
Flooded Meadows by Unwritten Stories

Following up on part one of their discussion on the gospel of Luke, Tim and Jon continue to unpack the main themes of Luke’s unique account of Jesus’ life. The book of Luke makes clear that Jesus’ story is the continuation of the hope of the Hebrew Scriptures. Luke wants the reader to see how Jesus’ mission is for the outsiders, the poor, and the marginalized. As Jesus went around preaching about the Kingdom of God, he left behind people who were changed by him, and he called these people to live radically new lives of justice and peace.

Show Music:
Defender Instrumental by Rosasharn Music
Blue Skies by Unwritten Stories
Flooded Meadows by Unwritten Stories

An Overview of Luke • Luke Ep. 2

In the story of the Bible, cities are a bad thing. They’re a symptom of humanity’s violence and attempts to protect themselves instead of trusting God. In fact, in the second chapter of Genesis, God “builds” something for humanity’s protection. And it’s not a city—it’s a woman. In this episode, Tim and Jon explore the theme of the city and the first thing God builds. 
 
Show Music 
“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS 
“Portland Synth Cruise” by Sam Stewart 
“Hello from Portland” by Beautiful Eulogy 
“Start Me Up” by Tyler Bailey

In the story of the Bible, cities are a bad thing. They’re a symptom of humanity’s violence and attempts to protect themselves instead of trusting God. In fact, in the second chapter of Genesis, God “builds” something for humanity’s protection. And it’s not a city—it’s a woman. In this episode, Tim and Jon explore the theme of the city and the first thing God builds.

Show Music
“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
“Portland Synth Cruise” by Sam Stewart
“Hello from Portland” by Beautiful Eulogy
“Start Me Up” by Tyler Bailey

Why Cain Builds a City • The City Ep. 2

Isaiah 61 talks about a group of people who will rebuild creation and bring restoration—they’re called the anointed ones. 
 
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Isaiah 61 talks about a group of people who will rebuild creation and bring restoration—they’re called the anointed ones.

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