Important note: We had some audio and video issues with Skype due to our internet connection. There are a couple of times when Tandy is a little difficult to understand, but they are minimal. We decided to post it anyway, because we believe this is an important conversation for many in the Church to hear.

This week, Nathan and Emily discuss the Divine Council Worldview. We talk about how it has changed the way we read the Bible, magnified God, and how it impacts our view of our role within God’s Kingdom. But first, Nathan fulfills a listener’s request and talks about the most unusual birthday present he ever received.

Scriptures from this episode:

Psalm 82, Psalm 89, Psalm 27, and Psalm 8

Exodus 15 and Exodus 12:12

Deuteronomy 32 and Deuteronomy 4:19-20

1 Kings 22, Isaiah 66, Acts 2, and Revelation 1:4-8

From Dr. Michael Heiser and for more on the DCW:

The Naked Bible Podcast,

DRMSH.com

The Unseen Realm (Book)

From Thomas Cahill:

Gifts of the Jews (Book)

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In this episode, Nathan leads the discussion of the Beatitudes in Matthew, but first we confirm that the no children were irrevocably harmed during the taping of last weeks episode, wonder what happened to Nightcrawler, and we discover the role of comic books in the Saga of Nathan and Micci.

Scriptures for this episode:

Matthew 5:3-12

Luke 6:20-22

For more information on the Beatitudes in their Jewish context:

Jesus The Jewish Theologian by Dr. Brad Young

Personal note from Emily: Dr. Young was one of the most influential teachers I had while in seminary. He is one of the leading experts on the Jewish roots of Christianity, and he has written several books on this topic. It was in his classes that I became enthralled with the rich history of our faith. And while we neglected to name him specifically in our podcast, it was his writings and teaching that informed many of our ideas and conclusions. I highly recommend his work to anyone who wants to dig deeper as they are academically sound, well-researched, and documented, but also are written to be accessible to lay person.

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In this episode, we introduce our discussion on the Beatitudes, but first Emily points out that Nathan has a lot of weird things in his house including, but not limited to, a donkey’s jaw bone and “pet” spiders. Then we dive into the background of our topic and how the formula for the Beatitudes is found in the Old Testament, Second Temple Literature, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. We share example of how Jesus draws from known traditions and builds on them to communicate with his audience. We ask what does it mean to be blessed and how demonstrate the presence of God’s Kingdom in the world now.

Scriptures from this episode:

Matthew 5:3-12

Luke 6:20-22

To listen to Dr. Maxie Burch’s podcast on Church History, mentioned by Nathan, click here:

https://bit.ly/2zrqtyp

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Our discussion on divorce begins at 8min 44sec, but before that Nathan and Emily get sidetracked by Marvel toys. (Just where did our Nightcrawler action figures disappear to?) Then we dive into Emily's past and talk about her divorce, what she believes the Bible has to say on the topic, and why she believes our misunderstanding of Scripture often leads to abuse in marriages. Nathan shares how his views on divorce help him be a better husband.

Highlights include: Are we misquoting Scripture when we quote Malachi 2:16 as "God hates divorce"? Who is responsible for the laws on divorce in Deuteronomy, Moses or God? Are all marriages of God? What do Abraham and Hagar have to teach us about divorce?

Scriptures from this episode:

Malachi 2:16 Deuteronomy 24:1-4 Mark 10:1-10 Matthew 5:31-32 Genesis 3; 12:16; 16:1-2; and 21:12 1 Corinthians 5, 6, and 7

From Jeff Crippen:

A Cry For Justice Blog - https://cryingoutforjustice.com A Cry For Justice (Book) - http://a.co/d/7aQWHzD Unholy Charade (Book) - http://a.co/d/6DdKlp9

From David Instone-Brewer:

Questions and Problems About Divorce and Remarriage Blog - https://bit.ly/2POQbUg Divorce and Remarriage In The Church (Book) - http://a.co/d/cKQ5qY0

From Emily Dixon:

Scandalous (Book) - http://a.co/d/1QEWe7O

John Piper Quote - https://bit.ly/2q8UdLZ

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