Bammerhab: Bible Explainer

There’s a reason Jesus needed a rock tomb, freshly cut. Do you know what it is? The greek for tomb means memorial, but memorial of what?

This episode defines the word “Mnemati” (μνήματι meaning: ‘tomb’) in Luke 23:53.

“Then he took it down, wrapped it in linen cloth and placed it in a tomb cut in the rock, one in which no one had yet been laid.” (Luke 23:53-NIV)

Luke 23:53 - καὶ καθελὼν ἐνετύλιξεν αὐτὸ σινδόνι, καὶ ἔθηκεν αὐτὸν ἐν μνήματι λαξευτῷ, οὗ οὐκ ἦν οὐδεὶς οὔπω κείμενος.

Links:

Heather Cadenhead’s Bio: heathercadenhead.substack.com/about

Heather’s Substack “Firelight”: heathercadenhead.substack.com

“On Caregiving and Creativity”: www.rabbitroom.com/post/on-caregiving-and-creativity

Bammerhab Substack: bammerhab.substack.com

SDG Morgan’s Substack: sdgmorgan.substack.com

SDG Morgan’s Site: www.sdgmorgan.com

Thanks to:

• Aaron Woodard for Graphic Design

• Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques: sound.allamhouse.com

• Bible Hub for Greek / Hebrew hypertext links

After the transfiguration, when Jesus came down from the mountain, why was he so angry with his disciples? Why did he call them faithless?

There’s a direct paralell between Jesus’ Transfiguration and Moses on Sinai. Can you see it? But why did Jesus’ response to faithlessness differ from Moses’?

This episode defines the word “apistos” (ἄπιστος meaning: ‘faithless’) in Matthew 17:17.

“And Jesus answered, “O faithless and twisted generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him here to me.” (Matthew 17:17-ESV)

Matthew 17:17 - Ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν “Ὦ γενεὰ ἄπιστος καὶ διεστραμμένη, ἕως πότε μεθ’ ὑμῶν ἔσομαι; ἕως πότε ἀνέξομαι ὑμῶν; φέρετέ μοι αὐτὸν ὧδε.”

Links:

Bammerhab Substack: bammerhab.substack.com

SDG Morgan’s Substack: sdgmorgan.substack.com

SDG Morgan’s Site: www.sdgmorgan.com

Thanks to:

• Aaron Woodard for Graphic Design

• Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques: sound.allamhouse.com

• Bible Hub for Greek / Hebrew hypertext links

We’re often stuck between two competing narratives. So how do we choose which one to trust?

When Jesus’ disciples were in a boat in a fierce storm, they had a command from Jesus to cross the lake. But they also had to cope with a huge storm throwing them around. The storm was more urgent, and seemed more powerful in the moment. So they forgot how immensely powerful Jesus' words actually are…

This episode defines the word “Dielthomen” (Διέλθωμεν meaning: ‘Let us go across’) in Mark 4:35.

“That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” (Mark 4:35-NIV)

Mark 4:35 - Καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ ὀψίας γενομένης “Διέλθωμεν εἰς τὸ πέραν.”

Links:

Rachel S. Donahue’s Bio: www.bandersnatchbooks.com/about

Beyond Chittering Cottage: www.bandersnatchbooks.com/books/beyond-chittering-cottage

Real Poems for Real Moms: www.bandersnatchbooks.com/books/real-poems

Rachel S. Donahue’s Substack: substack.com/@rachelsdonahue

Bammerhab Substack: bammerhab.substack.com

SDG Morgan’s Substack: sdgmorgan.substack.com

SDG Morgan’s Site: www.sdgmorgan.com

Thanks to:

• Aaron Woodard for Graphic Design

• Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques: sound.allamhouse.com

• Bible Hub for Greek / Hebrew hypertext links

The seven biblical Jewish festivals were always meant to be prophetic. But what do they mean? And why should all Christians everywhere especially celebrate Sukkot?

This episode defines “Hag HaSukkot” (חַ֧ג הַסֻּכּ֛וֹת meaning: ‘The Festival of Booths’) in Leviticus 23:33-34.

“The Lord said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites: ‘On the fifteenth day of the seventh month the Lord’s Festival of Tabernacles begins, and it lasts for seven days.” (Leviticus 23:33-34-NIV)

Leviticus 23:34 - לד דבר אל בני ישראל לאמר  בחמשה עשר יום לחדש השביעי הזה חג הסכות שבעת ימים ליהוה

Links:

Bammerhab Substack: bammerhab.substack.com

SDG Morgan’s Substack: sdgmorgan.substack.com

SDG Morgan’s Site: www.sdgmorgan.com

Thanks to:

• Aaron Woodard for Graphic Design

• Heather Cadenhead for Editorial Feedback

• Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques: sound.allamhouse.com

• Bible Hub for Greek / Hebrew hypertext links

Did King David have a dysfunctional Dad? Was he the prototypical Cinderella?

This episode defines the phrase “Miggeza Yisay” (מגזע ישי meaning: ‘The Stump of Jesse’) in Isaiah 11:1.

“A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse;    from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.” (Isaiah 11:1-NIV)

Isaiah 11:1 - ויצא חטר מגזע ישי ונצר משרשיו יפרה

Links:

Bammerhab Substack: bammerhab.substack.com

SDG Morgan’s Substack: sdgmorgan.substack.com

SDG Morgan’s Site: www.sdgmorgan.com

Thanks to:

• Aaron Woodard for Graphic Design

• Heather Cadenhead for Editorial Feedback

• Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques: sound.allamhouse.com

• Bible Hub for Greek / Hebrew hypertext links

It is said that Zion, the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, is the site where Abraham offered up Isaac. But Abraham gave that site a different name altogether, and perhaps it was a prophetic name. And it is also one of the titles of God - Jehovah Jireh or Yahweh Yireh.

This episode digs deeper into the name “Yahweh Yireh” (יְהוָ֣ה יִרְאֶ֑ה meaning: ‘The LORD will provide’) in Genesis 22:14.

“So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.”” (Genesis 22:14-ESV)

Genesis 22:14 – ה ויאמר אברהם אל נעריו שבו לכם פה עם החמור ואני והנער נלכה עד כה ונשתחוהיד ויקרא אברהם שם המקום ההוא יהוה יראה אשר יאמר היום בהר יהוה יראה

Links:

Bammerhab Substack: bammerhab.substack.com

SDG Morgan’s Substack: sdgmorgan.substack.com

SDG Morgan’s Site: www.sdgmorgan.com

Thanks to:

• Aaron Woodard for Graphic Design

• Heather Cadenhead for Editorial Feedback

• Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques: sound.allamhouse.com

• Bible Hub for Greek / Hebrew hypertext links

• Pixabay & floraphonic for sound effects

Why does the writer of Hebrews (I believe it’s Paul by the way) commend Abraham so highly for attempting to sacrifice Isaac? I’ve seen a plentitude of confusion about this story, and many odd takes ranging from Abraham’s mental illness to child abuse.

But all these opinions are all missing this one key word “wenasubah” which the writer of Hebrews does not miss. Abraham was certain they were both coming back.

This episode digs deeper into “wenasubah” (ונשובה meaning ‘we will come back’) in Genesis 22:5.

“Abraham said to his servants, “Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over there. We will worship and then we will come back to you.” (Genesis 22:5-ESV)

Genesis 22:5 – ה ויאמר אברהם אל נעריו שבו לכם פה עם החמור ואני והנער נלכה עד כה ונשתחוה ונשובה אליכם

Links:

Margaret Bush - “Isaac’s New Question”: substack.com/@margaretbush

Bammerhab Substack: bammerhab.substack.com

SDG Morgan’s Substack: sdgmorgan.substack.com

SDG Morgan’s Site: www.sdgmorgan.com

Thanks to:

• Aaron Woodard for Graphic Design

• Heather Cadenhead for Editorial Feedback

• Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques: sound.allamhouse.com

• Bible Hub for Greek / Hebrew hypertext links

• Pixabay & floraphonic for sound effects

There is something that is often lost when we discuss what Judas did.

Yes, betrayal was part of it, but Judas’ main sin wasn’t betrayal. All the disciples left Jesus alone to die. If Jesus didn’t freely forgive betrayal then none of them and none of us would have a chance.

Yes, Judas did steal. But Jesus also freely forgave a thief on the cross.

In John, Jesus explicitly cites Judas’ sin that needed repented of… so what was it?

To answer that, this episode digs deeper into the Greek word “pternan” (πτέρναν meaning ‘heel’) in John 13:18.

“I am not speaking of all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But the Scripture will be fulfilled, ‘He who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me.’” (John 13:18-ESV)

John 13:18 – ‘Ὁ τρώγων μου τὸν ἄρτον ἐπῆρεν ἐπ’ ἐμὲ τὴν πτέρναν αὐτοῦ.’

Links:

Bammerhab Substack: bammerhab.substack.com

SDG Morgan’s Substack: sdgmorgan.substack.com

SDG Morgan’s Site: www.sdgmorgan.com

Thanks to:

• Aaron Woodard for Graphic Design

• Heather Cadenhead for Editorial Feedback

• Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques: sound.allamhouse.com

• Bible Hub for Greek / Hebrew hypertext links

• Pixabay & floraphonic for sound effects

What grieves God’s heart?

Well, apparently, as you run the numbers, Noah’s ark was built with a lot of extra room. Until the doors closed, anyone and everyone was encouraged to board but ultimately only Noah and his family did.

It’s a very interesting idea because 2 Peter 2:5 explicitly calls Noah “a preacher of righteousness” and what’s the point of preaching unless there was extra room on the ark?

So what grieves God’s heart? This episode digs deeper into “atsab” (עצב meaning ‘grieved’) in Genesis 6:6.

“And the LORD regretted that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart.” (Genesis 6:6-ESV)

Genesis 6:6 – ו וינחם יהוה כי עשה את האדם בארץ ויתעצב אל לבו

Links:

Bammerhab Substack: bammerhab.substack.com

SDG Morgan’s Substack: sdgmorgan.substack.com

SDG Morgan’s Site: www.sdgmorgan.com

Thanks to:

• Aaron Woodard for Graphic Design

• Heather Cadenhead for Editorial Feedback

• Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques: sound.allamhouse.com

• Bible Hub for Greek / Hebrew hypertext links

• Pixabay & floraphonic for sound effects

Have you ever wondered why Jesus sometimes seemed so miracle shy?

I have.

But in reading Matthew 11 and 13, Jesus actually answers this question for us, though it is admittedly an indirect answer. He’s actually trying to protect us.

Let me explain…

This episode digs deeper into “epachynthe” (meaning ‘calloused’) in Matthew 13:15.

“For this people’s heart has become calloused ; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them.’

But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.” (Matt. 13:15-17-NIV)

Matthew 13:15 – Ἐπαχύνθη γὰρ ἡ καρδία τοῦ λαοῦ τούτου

Links:

SDG Morgan’s Site: www.sdgmorgan.com

Bammerhab Substack: bammerhab.substack.com

SDG Morgan’s Substack: sdgmorgan.substack.com

Thanks to:

• Aaron Woodard for Graphic Design

• Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques: sound.allamhouse.com

• Bible Hub for Greek / Hebrew hypertext links

• Pixabay & floraphonic for sound effects