Christ in Context

In this episode, Kevin continues his conversation with Caleb Castro from the Bavcast. They discuss the topic of spiritual gifts, the dangers of over-emphasizing them, and the Reformed position of the topic. If you have any questions about what has been said so far, feel free to reach out on Facebook and Instagram @christincontextpod or Twitter @CinCpodcast. You can also reach us by email at [email protected]. 

In this episode, Kevin talks with Caleb Castro from the Bavcast about Bethel Church. This is important to the discussion because of their heavy influence on faith healing and a man-centered Gospel. If you have any questions or want more clarity on a specific point of discussion, feel free to reach out to us on Facebook and Instragram @christincontextpod or Twitter @CinCpodcast. You can also email us at [email protected].

In this episode, Kevin talks with a longtime friend about their experience at a church that they believe has tendencies toward the Word of Faith movement. They also talk about the broader movement and why it is problematic. If you have any questions, feel free to reach us on Facebook or Instagram @christincontextpod or Twitter @CinCpodcast. You can also email us at [email protected]. 

In this episode, Kevin discusses Zechariah 6:1-8 which is the last of Zechariah's 8 night visions. 

In this episode, Kevin discusses Genesis 6:1-4, a difficult passage that has three prominent interpretations regarding the identity of the Sons of God and the Nephilim. 

In this episode, Kevin gives an update after being off the air for a month. At 22:35 he dives back into Zechariah and discusses the seventh night vision.

In this episode, Kevin discusses a passage that he personally has taken out of context, and has grown to understand it differently based on its context.

In this episode, Kevin discusses Zechariah's sixth night vision about a flying scroll. 

In this episode, Kevin is joined by his wife, Cami. They discuss the fifth vision from Zechariah's eight night visions, using Kevin's own translation from the Hebrew text. 

Kevin's translation of Zechariah 4:1-14:

"1 And the angel who was speaking with me returned and woke me up as a man who is awakened from his sleep. 2 And he said to me, 'What are you seeing?' And I said, 'I see, and behold, a lamp-stand made of gold - all of it - and a bowl on it’s top. And its seven lights on it - seven pipes each for the lights which are on top of it, 3 and two olive trees with it - one on the right of the bowl and one on the left of it.' 4 And I replied and I said to the angel who was speaking with me, saying, 'What are these, my lord?' 5 And the angel who was speaking with me replied to me, 'You don’t know what these are?' And I replied, 'No, my lord.' 6 And he replied and said to me, saying,

'This is the word of Yahweh to Zerubbabel, saying, "Not with strength and not with might,

for with my Spirit" says Yahweh of hosts

7 Who are you, great mountain? Before Zerubbabel, you will be a plain.

He will send forth the capstone. Shouts of 'Grace! Grace!' to it!"

8 And the word of Yahweh came to me* saying,

9 "The hands of Zerubbabel will lay the foundation of this house and his hands will accomplish it.

And you will know, for Yahweh of hosts (armies) has sent me to you all,

10 for whoever has despised the day of small things will rejoice and see the plumb line in the hand

of Zerubbabel. Seven are these: the eyes of the Lord that roam about on all the earth."'

11 And I replied and said to him, 'What are the two olive trees - these on the right of the lamp-stand and on the left of it?' 12 And I replied a second time and I said to him, 'What are the two clusters of the olive trees that are beside the two pipes of gold which pour out from above the gold lamp-stand? 13 And he said to me, saying, 'Do you not know what these are?' and I said, 'No, my lord.'" 14 And he said, 'These are the two sons of oil. The ones standing with the Lord of all the earth.'" 

*Note, I realize after re-reading the translation that the phrase in verse 8, "the word of Yahweh came to me..." could be a continuation of the angel's oracle being delivered to Zechariah, rather than Zechariah interjecting a new oracle that Yahweh had given him.

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