In this episode, John and Parker talk about apocalyptic literature in the Bible and discuss how it gives the Church hope for the present and future. 

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Parker and John discuss the meaning of the Koine Greek word μάγοι (magoi) which means magi/wise men/magicians. They then explore the biblical history of those who give rulers information about dreams and visions. Finally, they explore all of the implications of the text for modern Christians. 

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We welcome Parker back to the pod this week as they talk about Jesus staying in the temple while mom and dad journeyed back home to Nazareth. Highlights in this episode include Bêt Av, Pater Familias, as well as discerning the speech of Christ as the Church. Lots to talk about here, but it all comes down to understanding that Jesus is Lord, is the head of the Church, and our need to listen and follow Jesus with humility. 

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In this episode, John talks about the doctrine of the incarnation and examines in particular the nature of the everlasting enfleshment of Jesus the Eternal Word and Son of God. John also talks about the theological concept of Theotokos (θεοτόκος), an honorary title given to Mary (Greek - Miriam, from its Aramaic roots of the name).  

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In this episode, John discusses the concept of Bêt Ab (בית אב), the foundational structure of ancient Israeli society. Translated as "House of the Father," the Bêt Ab is a part of the patrilineal and patrilocal society in ancient Israel. John talks about how this is an important concept when talking about redemption, because many cultures around the world (including ancient Israel/Palestine) think more in a communal way than an individualistic way. 

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In this episode, John discussed the Greek word logos (λογος) and its depth of meaning. He also gives a brief history overview of the intertestamental period - the roughly 400 years between Malachi and the arrival of John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth. 

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John talks about sacramental theology, the restoration of Eden and the human body, chronos and kairos. 

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John talks about Jesus Christ as King of Kings and Lord of Lords, as SHUMC celebrates Christ the King Sunday. John goes back into the Hebrew Bible (OT) to show that the Kingdom of God is a theocracy. He also discusses the implications for the Christian life and how we can become more aware of our need to examine our lives on a daily basis to see how we serve the Kingdom of Heaven. 

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John is soloing it this week! John discusses Esther Ch. 7, a broader timeline of the Jewish people from 1,000 BC to Esther's time in 497 BC. John also discusses the Jewish celebration of Purim and how this festival can point us to a new way of looking at how the church can celebrate despite being in exile. 

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John & Parker discuss the concepts of empire, cynicism, the Church as a people in exile and living a beautiful life. Jeremiah 29

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