Beyond the Gist

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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1. Be realistic.

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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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