The world is full of chaos and complexity. As we navigate life, we need the knowledge and skill to live well. We need wisdom. The book of Proverbs was written to fill that need. In it we’ll find not only our need for wisdom but also where to find wisdom. So in this episode we’re going to talk about how to read the book of Proverbs.

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⏰ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:12 The Genre of Proverbs
6:41 The Writing and Ancient Near Eastern Influences of Proverbs
10:26 The Structure of Proverbs
11:33 What is Wisdom?
17:28 Wisdom as a Paradigm for Proverbs (Proverbs 9)
20:48 Conclusion

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When we read of the biblical commands to praise God, is this because God is egotistical or a narcissist? How should we understand the praise psalms found in the book of Psalms? In this video I talk about God's character and the real function of praise. The Bible reveals a God who is not self-absorbed but one who is beautiful, loves, and serves.

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⏰ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
2:10 The Character of God
7:58 The Question of the Praise Psalms

Ep. 02 - "Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves - Book Review: https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/02-delighting-in-the-trinity

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Why are there four Gospels in the Bible? How do we read these together? I share two simple approaches to reading the Gospels that helps us to read them well.

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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:04 Vertical Reading
3:37 Horizontal Reading
7:13 Conclusion

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Learning biblical Hebrew can be pretty hard at times, and sometimes you just need the right tools.  So I want to share 3 tools for learning biblical Hebrew that for me were life saving. And I think, they may be for you too. These help with Hebrew morphology and vocabulary.

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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:34 1 - Biblical Hebrew Laminated Sheet
2:25 2 - Quizlet
3:57 3 - Parse It App
5:12 Conclusion

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There are approximately 31,102 verses in the Bible, and yet the shortest verse is perhaps one of the most profound and beautiful though often overlooked and misunderstood. It frequently acts for us more as a piece of trivia (it even has its own Wikipedia page!). But we don’t give much thought to its meaning and significance. So in this video, I want to talk about the shortest verse in the Bible, John 11:35, and why it really matters for us.

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The book of Revelation is a hard book to understand. It’s filled with striking and vivid imagery. It’s also a book that has captured our attention more than most books in the New Testament. But with all this attention, we struggle to know how to read it and read it well. In this video, I have 4 tips for how to read Revelation well.

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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:22 - Tip 1 - Don't Practice Newspaper Eschatology
2:52 - Tip 2 - Don't Deny the Return of Christ
3:48 - Tip 3 - Understand the Genre of Revelation
5:13 - Prophecy
7:12 - Letter
9:15 - Apocalypse
11:20 - Tip 4 - Focus On Communicative Intent
12:42 - Conclusion

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You want to improve your Biblical Hebrew, but you need help. These 6 books are great resources to help you level up your your Hebrew.

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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:22 - "A Workbook for Intermediate Hebrew" by Chisholm
1:36 - "A Guide to Biblical Hebrew" by Arnold and Choi
2:07 - "A Student's Vocabulary for Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic" by Mitchel
3:02 - "Baylor Handbook on the Hebrew Bible" series
3:47 - "Daily Scriptures" by Cerone and Fisher
4:26 - "Advances in the Study of Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic" by Noonan

None of these books are sponsored, just my honest opinions! :)

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You want to be a better person. You want to lead a successful, productive life. But what does that even mean or look like? And how should a Christian process this conversation? Let’s talk about a Christian vision for a successful life.

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⏰ Timestamps:
0:26 - Introduction
2:04 - Thesis
2:59 - Success and Identity
9:25 - Hustle Culture and the Church
11:10 - The Story and Logic of the Gospel
17:39 - Holy Ambition
19:27 - What About Sin?
21:32 - Reminder and Call to Faithfulness

📚 Resources:
Ep. 7 - "A Beginner's Guide to New Testament Studies" with Dr. Nijay Gupta

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At times it feels as if God is not present or is not concerned with us and our troubles. But he does care. Hebrews 2:16-18 shows the extent of his concern and care for us.

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In this episode I talk about the power and problem of habit (or spiritual disciples) in regards to our spiritual lives. And then at the end I talk about some practical thoughts on how to cultivate habit.

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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:33 - The Power of Habit
12:29 - The Problem of Habit
15:10 - Cultivating Habit
18:21 - Conclusion

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Ep. 28 - Are We Devoted to Prayer?

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