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October 12, 2021
Episode 15: The Math of God
In this episode, I look at a New Testament reference to an Old Testament idea to consider why God’s timetable might not match up with our own.
Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren)
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
03:45 An important contrast, Psalm 90
06:26 Something similar, 2 Peter 3:8
08:28 The Math of God?
10:59 Is God slow?
15:31 Outro
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March 30, 2021
Beyond the Gist
Episode 14: Jesus Wept
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In this episode, I look at one of the shortest verses in the Bible, John 11:35, “Jesus wept.” But why did he weep, and what can such a statement say to us today?
Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren)
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:44 John 11 and the shortest verse: John 11:35
08:37 Deeply moved? Outraged? John 11:33, 38
12:30 No more tears: Revelation 21:4
13:11 Outro
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Resources
Scandalous: The Cross and the Resurrection of Jesus, D. A. Carson, Crossway, 2010.
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March 4, 2021
Beyond the Gist
Episode 13: Be Still
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In this episode, I look at the phrase “Be still, and know that I am God” from Psalm 46:10 and consider this familiar verse in its context. Should we understand this verse to be a word of peace or a word of judgment?.
Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren)
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Welcome and housekeeping.
01:49 How secure is smart home security?
04:37 Psalm 46: A psalm about security.
07:32 Going beyond the gist of “Be still and know.”
15:19 Word of peace or word of judgment?
18:28 Outro
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Resources
EveryPsalm by Poor Bishop Hooper https://www.poorbishophooper.com/everypsalm
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January 19, 2021
Beyond the Gist
Episode 12: The Fruit of the Spirit
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In this first episode of 2021, I share a few goals for the podcast in the new year. I also take a look at Galatians 5 and explore the familiar list of Christian character traits known as the Fruit of the Spirit.
Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren)
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Welcome and goals for 2021
04:14 I need your help
06:10 The familiar Fruit of the Spirit
10:25 The context
14:30 My role, the Spirit’s role
17:35 What’s law got to do with it?
19:49 The takeaway
21:22 Outro
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Resources
Jon Acuff, Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done
J.I. Packer, Concise Theology
John Stott, Baptism And Fullness: The Work of the Holy Spirit Today
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December 29, 2020
Beyond the Gist
Episode 11: Reading Plans
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In this last episode of 2020, I discuss ten tips that may be helpful when setting a Bible reading goal for the new year.
Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren)
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Welcome
01:17 Ten tips for forming a Bible reading plan habit.
22:19 Outro
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December 8, 2020
Beyond the Gist
Episode 10: Unintended Consequences
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In this episode, I consider what the unintended consequences might be when looking at familiar Christmas verses apart from their original context.
Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren)
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
02:46 Isaiah Christmas and the Prequel Gospel
09:02 Reading Isaiah 9
12:21 Handel’s Messiah
14:21 Unintended Consequences
29:08 Outro
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Resources
Tony Reinke, Isaiah Christmas - https://tonyreinke.com/2019/11/20/isaiahchristmas-2019/
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November 3, 2020
Beyond the Gist
Episode 9: What God Requires
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In this episode, we look at a passage from Micah 6 when God’s people were put on trial. We’ll consider the kind of life that God expects of his people that can only come from a transformed heart.
Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren)
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
02:48 An unusual Sunday and a tweet about Saturday
05:51 Hot coffee lawsuits
11:28 God’s lawsuit against Israel (Micah 6:1-5)
20:03 What does God require? (Micah 6:6-7)
23:06 The answer (Micah 6:8)
31:11 Walk in a manner worthy of your calling
35:20 Outro
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October 6, 2020
Beyond the Gist
Episode 8: Better than Bread
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What could be better than bread? In this episode of Beyond the Gist, we’ll look back at a time in history when God’s people were totally dependent upon his daily provision of bread during their days in the desert. We’ll see that, while bread is good, there’s something even better, something more necessary for our survival.
Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren)
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction + housekeeping
02:52 Fasting
05:32 Matthew 4 and Jesus’ 40-day fast
08:11 Jesus and Deuteronomy 8
13:39 Preparing for the Promised Land
17:01 How are Matthew 4 and Deuteronomy 8 linked?
24:12 What do I do when I don’t trust and obey?
27:02 Outro
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Links and Resources
Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism, Timothy Keller
https://amzn.to/33uZmTd
16/8 Intermittent Fasting: A Beginner's Guide
https://bit.ly/2F42gF9
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September 29, 2020
Beyond the Gist
Episode 7: The Gold Rule
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In this episode, I take a look at the well-known ethical standard known as The Golden Rule. Is the goal to treat others well so that they, in turn, treat us well, or is there something more to this idea? I also recommend a couple of resources that might help Bible readers to go beyond the gist on their own.
Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren)
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
04:17 Going beyond the gist on your own
11:41 Backstory: Let’s talk about ethics
13:18 The Golden Rule: A summary of Kingdom Ethics
21:09 Treat others the way you want to be treated?
24:07 Jesus Christ epitomizes selfless love
25:25 Outro
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Links and Resources
Study Bibles
ESV Study Bible
NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible
Starter Commentaries
Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Tyndale New Testament Commentaries
ESV Expository Commentary Series
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September 29, 2020
Beyond the Gist
Episode 6: Let Justice Roll Down
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In this episode, I reminisce about my trip to Montgomery, Alabama in order to think through the context of MLK’s oft-quoted reference to Amos 5:24. Join me as I explore the words of this Old Testament prophet in its original context and consider its relevance to justice and civil rights.
Hosted by Eric Nygren (@eric_nygren)
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and welcome back!
06:58 Backstory: A trip to Montgomery, Alabama
10:44 MLK and Amos 5:24
14:35 An investigation into Amos 5
26:16 Outro
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Links and Resources
Civil Rights Memorial, Montgomery, Alabama
https://www.splcenter.org/civil-rights-memorial
Paul's Letter to American Christians, Martin Luther King, Jr.
https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/publications/knock-midnight-inspiration-great-sermons-reverend-martin-luther-king-jr-1
"I've Been to the Mountaintop," Address Delivered at Bishop Charles Mason Temple, Martin Luther King, Jr.
https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/documents/ive-been-mountaintop-address-delivered-bishop-charles-mason-temple
'I Have A Dream' Speech, Martin Luther King, Jr.
https://www.npr.org/2010/01/18/122701268/i-have-a-dream-speech-in-its-entirety
Pocket Casts
https://www.pocketcasts.com/
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