Hammer and Fire Podcast

Pat and Silas discuss Jesus' burial, resurrection, and appearances to his followers. \\Episode Introduction (00:34)The Burial (00:43)The Empty Tomb (03:18)Jesus is Risen, Sunday Morning (06:03)Jesus is Risen, Sunday Evening (09:28)Epilogue (14:58)The Hammer (22:35)The Fire (26:08)\\Bibliography\\1. Carson, D.A. (1991) Pillar New Testament Commentary: The Gospel According to John. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.\\2. Culpepper, R. Alan. (1998) The Gospel and Letters of John. Abingdon Press.\\3. Keener, Craig. (2003) The Gospel of John: A Commentary, 2 Vols. Baker Academic.\\4. Köstenberger, Andreas J. (2004) Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: John. Baker Academic.\\5. Kruse, Colin G. (2011) TNTC 4: John. IVP Academic.\\6. Letham, Robert. (2023) The Holy Spirit. P&R Publishing.\\7. McGrew, Lydia. (2016) Hidden in Plain View: Undesigned Coincidences in the Gospels and Acts. Deward Publishing Company.\\8. Michaels, J. Ramsey. (2010) NICNT: Gospel of John. Eerdmans.\\9. Mounce, Robert H. (2007) EBC Revised Edition 10: John, edited by Tremper Longman III and David E. Garland. Zondervan.\\10. Schmidt, T.C. (2025) Josephus and Jesus: New Evidence for the One Called Christ. Oxford University Press. https://josephusandjesus.com/purchase-page/\\11. Tenney, Merrill C. (1981) EBC 9: John, edited by Frank Gaebelein. Zondervan.\\12. Wright, NT. (2003) The Resurrection of the Son of God. Fortress Press.\\The show opening and conclusion contains "Vers la source dans le Bois," by Marcel Tournier. Harp performed by Nathan Hay, Mixed and Engineered by Ryan Hall and Thomas Sladek. Speaker: Pat Reeder

Pat and Silas talk through Jesus' arrest, trial, and execution.Episode Introduction (00:35)The Arrest (00:53)The Trial, Jewish Leadership (07:38)The Trial, Roman Leadership (11:08)The Execution (20:51)The Hammer (25:18)The Fire (30:31)\\Bibliography\\1. Carson, D.A. (1991) Pillar New Testament Commentary: The Gospel According to John. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.\\2. Edwards W.D., Wesley J. Gabel and Floyd E. Hosmer (1986) “On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ,” Journal of the American Medical Association 255,11: 1455-1463.\\3. Hoehner, Harold W. (1977) Chronological Aspects of the Life of Christ. Zondervan.\\4. Keener, Craig. (2003) The Gospel of John: A Commentary, 2 Vols. Baker Academic.\\5. Köstenberger, Andreas J. (2004) Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: John. Baker Academic.\\6. Kruse, Colin G. (2011) TNTC 4: John. IVP Academic.\\7. Manning, Gary, Jr. (2022) “‘Paid in Full’? The Meaning of τετέλεσται (Tetelestai) in Jesus’ Final Words,” The Good Book Blog, https://www.biola.edu/blogs/good-book-blog/2022/paid-in-full-the-meaning-of-tetelestai-in-jesus-final-words. \\8. Michaels, J. Ramsey. (2010) NICNT: Gospel of John. Eerdmans.\\9. Mounce, Robert H. (2007) EBC Revised Edition 10: John, edited by Tremper Longman III and David E. Garland. Zondervan.\\10. Philo, Alexandrinus (1970) Philonis Alexandrini Legatio ad Gaium, Second Ed, Edited with an Introduction, translation and commentary by E. Mary Smallwood. Brill.\\11. Stott, John R.W. (2006) The Cross of Christ. IVP. \\12. Tenney, Merrill C. (1981) EBC 9: John, edited by Frank Gaebelein. Zondervan.\\The show opening and conclusion contains "Vers la source dans le Bois," by Marcel Tournier. Harp performed by Nathan Hay, Mixed and Engineered by Ryan Hall and Thomas Sladek. Speaker: Pat Reeder

Pat and Silas examine Jesus' extended prayer in his final hours.Episode Introduction (00:33)Glory to and from the Father (02:27)Interceding for the Disciples (06:41)Unity for All Disciples (16:21)The Hammer (18:28)The Fire (23:23)\\Bibliography\\1. Aalen, Sverre. (1986) “Glory,” in The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology, edited by Colin Brown. Zondervan.\\2. Carson, D.A. (1991) Pillar New Testament Commentary: The Gospel According to John. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.\\3. Chan, Sam. (2018) Evangelism in a Skeptical World: How to Make the Unbelievable News about Jesus More Believable. Zondervan Academic.\\4. Ferguson, Sinclair B. (2021) Lessons from the Upper Room: The Heart of the Savior. Ligonier Ministries.\\5. Katanacho, Yohanna. (2020) Reading the Gospel of John Through Palestinian Eyes. Langham Preaching Resources.\\6. Keener, Craig. (2003) The Gospel of John: A Commentary, 2 Vols. Baker Academic.\\7. Keller, Tim. (2022) Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? Viking.\\8. Köstenberger, Andreas J. (2004) Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: John. Baker Academic.\\9. Kruse, Colin G. (2011) TNTC 4: John. IVP Academic.\\10. Michaels, J. Ramsey. (2010) NICNT: Gospel of John. Eerdmans.\\11. Mounce, Robert H. (2007) EBC Revised Edition 10: John, edited by Tremper Longman III and David E. Garland. Zondervan.\\12. Ortlund, Gavin. (2020) Finding the Right Hills to Die On: The Case for Theological Triage. Crossway.\\13. Renn, Aaron M. (2024) Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture. Zondervan.\\14. Sande, Ken. (2004) The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict | Marriage Help for Couples. Baker Books.\\15. Tenney, Merrill C. (1981) EBC 9: John, edited by Frank Gaebelein. Zondervan.\\The show opening and conclusion contains "Vers la source dans le Bois," by Marcel Tournier. Harp performed by Nathan Hay, Mixed and Engineered by Ryan Hall and Thomas Sladek. Speaker: Pat Reeder

Pat and Silas discuss the core of Jesus' words on his last night, known as the Upper Room Discourse.Episode Introduction (00:33)Abandonment (01:34)Access to the Father (05:26)The Holy Spirit (10:16)The World and Persecution (16:46)The Center: Abide (19:05)The Hammer (24:13)The Fire (28:59)\\Bibliography\\1. Braumann, Georg. (1986) “Advocate,” in The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology, edited by Colin Brown. Zondervan.\\2. Brouwer, Wayne. (2000) The Literary Development of John 13-17: A Chiastic Reading. Society of Biblical Literature.\\3. Carson, D.A. (1991) Pillar New Testament Commentary: The Gospel According to John. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.\\4. Ferguson, Sinclair B. (2021) Lessons from the Upper Room: The Heart of the Savior. Ligonier Ministries.\\5. Hamilton, James M. Jr. (2025) In the Beginning Was the Word: Finding Meaning in the Literary Structure of the Gospel of John. Baker Books.\\6. Keener, Craig. (2003) The Gospel of John: A Commentary, 2 Vols. Baker Academic.\\7. Köstenberger, Andreas J. (2004) Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: John. Baker Academic.\\8. Köstenberger, Andreas J. and Scott R. Swain. (2008) Father, Son and Spirit: the Trinity and John’s Gospel. Inter-Varsity Press.\\9. Kruse, Colin G. (2011) TNTC 4: John. IVP Academic.\\10. Michaels, J. Ramsey. (2010) NICNT: Gospel of John. Eerdmans.\\11. Mounce, Robert H. (2007) EBC Revised Edition 10: John, edited by Tremper Longman III and David E. Garland. Zondervan.\\12. Murray, Andrew. (1888) Abide in Christ: Thoughts on the Blessed Life of Fellowship with the Son of God. James Nisbet & Co. \\13. Tenney, Merrill C. (1981) EBC 9: John, edited by Frank Gaebelein. Zondervan.\\The show opening and conclusion contains "Vers la source dans le Bois," by Marcel Tournier. Harp performed by Nathan Hay, Mixed and Engineered by Ryan Hall and Thomas Sladek. Speaker: Pat Reeder

Pat and Silas discuss the irony of Jesus' last week. Jesus enters Jerusalem like a king, and eventually washes his disciples' feet like a slave.Episode Introduction (00:34)The Triumphal Entry (00:54)The Shadow of the Cross (04:43)Washing the Disciples' Feet (13:19)The Hammer (24:58)The Fire (29:26)\\Bibliography\\1. Carson, D.A. (1991) Pillar New Testament Commentary: The Gospel According to John. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.\\2. Ferguson, Sinclair B. (2021) Lessons from the Upper Room: The Heart of the Savior. Ligonier Ministries.\\3. Keener, Craig. (2003) The Gospel of John: A Commentary, 2 Vols. Baker Academic.\\4. Köstenberger, Andreas J. (2004) Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: John. Baker Academic.\\5. Kruse, Colin G. (2011) TNTC 4: John. IVP Academic.\\6. Lewis, C.S. (1982) Mere Christianity. Harper Collins.\\7. McGrew, Lydia. (2016) Hidden in Plain View: Undesigned Coincidences in the Gospels and Acts. Deward Publishing Company.\\8. Michaels, J. Ramsey. (2010) NICNT: Gospel of John. Eerdmans.\\9. Mounce, Robert H. (2007) EBC Revised Edition 10: John, edited by Tremper Longman III and David E. Garland. Zondervan.\\10. Tenney, Merrill C. (1981) EBC 9: John, edited by Frank Gaebelein. Zondervan.\\The show opening and conclusion contains "Vers la source dans le Bois," by Marcel Tournier. Harp performed by Nathan Hay, Mixed and Engineered by Ryan Hall and Thomas Sladek. Speaker: Pat Reeder

Pat and Silas look at one of Jesus’ greatest miracles: raising Lazarus from the dead \\Episode Introduction (00:33)Martha's Response (06:23)Mary's Response (11:41)Pharisees' Response (19:59)The Hammer (21:39)The Fire (24:25)1. Carson, D.A. (1991) Pillar New Testament Commentary: The Gospel According to John. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.\\2. Keener, Craig. (2003) The Gospel of John: A Commentary, 2 Vols. Baker Academic.\\3. Köstenberger, Andreas J. (2004) Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: John. Baker Academic.\\4. Kotkin, Stephen. (2014) Stalin: Paradoxes of Power (1878-1928). Penguin Books.\\5. Kruse, Colin G. (2011) TNTC 4: John. IVP Academic.\\6. Michaels, J. Ramsey. (2010) NICNT: Gospel of John. Eerdmans.\\7. Mounce, Robert H. (2007) EBC Revised Edition 10: John, edited by Tremper Longman III and David E. Garland. Zondervan.\\8. Tenney, Merrill C. (1981) EBC 9: John, edited by Frank Gaebelein. Zondervan.\\9. Waltke, Bruce with Charles Yu. (2007) An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach. Zondervan.\\The show opening and conclusion contains "Vers la source dans le Bois," by Marcel Tournier. Harp performed by Nathan Hay, Mixed and Engineered by Ryan Hall and Thomas Sladek. Speaker: Pat Reeder

Pat and Silas discuss a cluster of Jesus' famous "I am" statements, including "I am the Good Shepherd." \\Episode Introduction (00:35)Sabbath Healing (01:17)The Shepherd, The Sheep Introduction (11:15)The Shepherd, The Sheep: The Gate (15:22)The Shepherd, The Sheep: The Shepherd (16:45)The Shepherd, The Sheep: Scene Change (19:10)The Hammer (21:41)The Fire (26:26)1. Carson, D.A. (1991) Pillar New Testament Commentary: The Gospel According to John. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.\\2. Culpepper, R. Alan. (1983) Anatomy of the Fourth Gospel: A Study in Literary Design. Fortress Press.\\3. Keener, Craig. (2003) The Gospel of John: A Commentary, 2 Vols. Baker Academic.\\4. Köstenberger, Andreas J. (2004) Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: John. Baker Academic.\\5. Kruse, Colin G. (2011) TNTC 4: John. IVP Academic.\\6. Michaels, J. Ramsey. (2010) NICNT: Gospel of John. Eerdmans.\\7. Mounce, Robert H. (2007) EBC Revised Edition 10: John, edited by Tremper Longman III and David E. Garland. Zondervan.\\8. Tenney, Merrill C. (1981) EBC 9: John, edited by Frank Gaebelein. Zondervan.\\The show opening and conclusion contains "Vers la source dans le Bois," by Marcel Tournier. Harp performed by Nathan Hay, Mixed and Engineered by Ryan Hall and Thomas Sladek. Speaker: Pat Reeder

Pat and Silas discuss Jesus' time in Jerusalem during the Feast of the Tabernacles.\\Episode Introduction (00:35)Identity Marker 1: Prophet (06:48)Identity Marker 2: Giver of Holy Spirit (11:23)Identity Marker 3: Light of the World (15:25)Identity Marker 4: Liberator from Sin (17:40)Identity Marker 5: The Great I-AM (21:16)The Hammer (22:38)The Fire (26:58)\\ Bibliography \\1. Carson, D.A. (1991) Pillar New Testament Commentary: The Gospel According to John. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.\\2. Keener, Craig. (2003) The Gospel of John: A Commentary, 2 Vols. Baker Academic.3. Kruse, Colin G. (2011) TNTC 4: John. IVP Academic.\\4. Michaels, J. Ramsey. (2010) NICNT: Gospel of John. Eerdmans.\\5. Mounce, Robert H. (2007) EBC Revised Edition 10: John, edited by Tremper Longman III and David E. Garland. Zondervan.\\6. Tenney, Merrill C. (1981) EBC 9: John, edited by Frank Gaebelein. Zondervan.\\The show opening and conclusion contains "Vers la source dans le Bois," by Marcel Tournier. Harp performed by Nathan Hay, Mixed and Engineered by Ryan Hall and Thomas Sladek. Speaker: Pat Reeder

Pat and Silas discuss the Feeding of the 5000, a miracle that occurs in all four gospel accounts.Episode Introduction (00:35)Feeding of the 5000 (01:57)Walking on Water (06:07)The Crowd's Response to the Miracle (08:52)The Hammer (17:52)The Fire (22:17)\\ Bibliography \\1. Carson, D.A. (1991) Pillar New Testament Commentary: The Gospel According to John. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company. \\2. Gladd, Benjamin L. (2025, November 1) To Understand Jesus Walking on Water, Turn to the Old Testament. The Gospel Coalition. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/jesus-walking-water-old-testament/ \\ 3. Keener, Craig. (2003) The Gospel of John: A Commentary, 2 Vols. Baker Academic.4. Kruse, Colin G. (2011) TNTC 4: John. IVP Academic. \\5. Michaels, J. Ramsey. (2010) NICNT: Gospel of John. Eerdmans. \\6. Mounce, Robert H. (2007) EBC Revised Edition 10: John, edited by Tremper Longman III and David E. Garland. Zondervan. \\7. Tenney, Merrill C. (1981) EBC 9: John, edited by Frank Gaebelein. Zondervan. \\8. Watkin, Christopher. (2022) Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture. Zondervan. \\The show opening and conclusion contains "Vers la source dans le Bois," by Marcel Tournier. Harp performed by Nathan Hay, Mixed and Engineered by Ryan Hall and Thomas Sladek. Speaker: Pat Reeder

Pat and Silas discuss a pair of miracles. These set the stage for an extended dispute between Jesus and the religious leaders.Episode Introduction (00:35)The Royal Official's Son (01:59)Sabbath Controversy, Preliminaries (04:39)Sabbath Controversy, The Healing (08:01)Sabbath Controversy, The Fight (10:43)The Hammer (22:01)The Fire (30:17)\\ Bibliography \\1. Carson, D.A. (1991) Pillar New Testament Commentary: The Gospel According to John. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.\\2. Carson, D.A. (2017) “John 5:26: Crux Interpretum for Eternal Generation,” in Sanders and Swain, Eds. (2017), 79-97.\\3. Keener, Craig. (2003) The Gospel of John: A Commentary, 2 Vols. Baker Academic.4. Kruse, Colin G. (2011) TNTC 4: John. IVP Academic.\\5. Michaels, J. Ramsey. (2010) NICNT: Gospel of John. Eerdmans.\\6. Mounce, Robert H. (2007) EBC Revised Edition 10: John, edited by Tremper Longman III and David E. Garland. Zondervan.\\7. Sanders, Fred. (2017) “Eternal Generation and Soteriology,” in Sanders and Swain, Eds. (2017), 260-270.\\8. Sanders, Fred and Scott R. Swain, Eds. (2017) Retrieving Eternal Generation. Zondervan.\\9. Taylor, Charles. (2007) A Secular Age. Belknap Press.\\10. Tenney, Merrill C. (1981) EBC 9: John, edited by Frank Gaebelein. Zondervan.\\The show opening and conclusion contains "Vers la source dans le Bois," by Marcel Tournier. Harp performed by Nathan Hay, Mixed and Engineered by Ryan Hall and Thomas Sladek. Speaker: Pat Reeder