Bedford Road Podcast

Contrary to popular tradition, they were not kings. They were king makers though, and the magi represent the non-Jewish nations bowing before Christ. Matthew is the one who points out this paradox—the Jewish Messiah being declared King not by Jews but by Gentiles. This is a message for the whole world. | Matthew | Series: HARK! (Advent 2025)

Because Jesus was the Son of David, he was born to be a shepherd. His birth was announced to shepherds, and the announcement was of peace to all of mankind. They are mentioned only in Luke 2. God chooses to speak peace to those who raise the sheep who are sacrificed to “make peace” with | Luke | Series: HARK! (Advent 2025)

What do we do with the absurdity of the incarnation? Joseph was already a just man, a righteous, Torah-observant man. God challenges Joseph to rise above observance and personify the kind of sacrifice Jesus would have to make for those he loves. | Matthew | Series: HARK! (Advent 2025)

Mary was the first to receive the news that Jesus would was coming. Being born of a virgin declared Jesus to be something of a “new birth” for humanity, which the Apostle Paul picked up on in his epistles. The hope we have in Jesus is not the hope of trusting a human teacher, but | Luke | Series: HARK! (Advent 2025)

Most people think the Book of Jonah is about a guy being swallowed by a whale. Admittedly, that part of the book is pretty crazy, but it is only mentioned in two verses (1:17, 2:10). The real core of Jonah is his song—a complex poem that weaves ideas from both the Psalms, the culture around | Jonah | Series: Finding Gratitude

The last chapter of Amos is not condemnation but a promise of hope for the remnant who believe. Even though Israel will be destroyed, those who seek God (even against public opinion) will be protected and given new life. | Amos | Series: Amos: The World will Be Shaken

Amos shares three divine visions of coming destruction which warn of the Assyrian invasion. | Amos | Series: Amos: The World will Be Shaken

Because they refuse to hear the prophets, Israel went after sources of “security” that they believed would protect them from enemies. They are about to have a rude awakening. | Amos | Series: Amos: The World will Be Shaken

Even as he makes it clear that Israel is destined for catastrophe, the LORD repeatedly begs them to seek him, to repent and return. | Amos | Series: Amos: The World will Be Shaken

The LORD laments Israel’s deafness to his pleas through the prophets. | Amos | Series: Amos: The World will Be Shaken