Harvester Podcast

Hosts Brian Kenyon and Steven Ford examine the New Testament uses of “new heavens and new earth” in 2 Peter 3 and Revelation 21, comparing and contrasting them to Isaiah’s Messianic Kingdom imagery. They argue that the passages point to God’s eternal dwelling for the righteous beyond this world, which will be destroyed.

• (00:00) - Introducing the New Testament’s new heavens and new earth

This lesson explores the biblical teachings on the new heavens and the new earth, focusing on Isaiah's prophecies and their spiritual significance. It emphasizes understanding the Old Testament context to grasp the Messianic kingdom and its future fulfillment.

• (00:00) - Introduction to Isaiah's Prophecies on the New Heavens and New Earth

In this lesson, we explore the biblical concept of the new heavens and new earth as discussed in Isaiah, focusing on its spiritual and messianic implications. We examine the Old Testament foundations and how they relate to the Messianic kingdom, providing a comprehensive understanding of this profound prophecy.

• (00:00) - Introduction to the concept of new heavens and new earth

In this lesson, we explore the profound significance of Isaiah 7:14-16, examining this passage as two separate predictions, one about the coming Messiah's birth (Isaiah 7:14-15) and the other about the alliance of Israel and Syria being broken, thus sparing Judah (Isaiah 7:16, where “the Child [the boy, ESV]” goes back to Isaiah’s son, 7:3). Discover how these prophecies encouraged God’s faithful in their lifetime and far beyond when the Messiah would come.

• (00:00) - Introduction to Isaiah 7:14-16 and its significance

In this lesson, we explore Isaiah chapter one, focusing on God's holiness, the severity of Israel's sin, and the pathway to restoration. Join us as we analyze the imagery and messages that highlight God's justice and mercy.

• (00:00) - Introduction to Isaiah Chapter One: God's Holiness and Israel's Sin

In this lesson, we explore the life, background, and prophetic ministry of Isaiah, the major prophet, and discuss the evidence supporting his authorship and the unity of his book. We also delve into the historical context of Isaiah's prophecies and their fulfillment, emphasizing the supernatural nature of the biblical text.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Isaiah and the Major Prophets
01:52 The Role of Prophets as God's Mouthpieces
04:11 Isaiah's Family Background and Royal Lineage
06:06 Historical Context of Isaiah's Ministry
07:55 Evidence Supporting Isaiah's Single Authorship
10:13 Messianic Prophecies in Isaiah
12:09 External Evidence for Isaiah's Authorship
14:10 Unity of the Book of Isaiah Across Sections
16:02 The Supernatural Nature of Isaiah's Prophecies
18:01 Implications for Faith and Biblical Authority
19:53 Conclusion and Next Steps in Study

In this lesson, we explore the profound lessons from the book of Job, emphasizing trust in God through suffering, perseverance, and God's mercy. Join us as we delve into Job's story and its relevance for believers today.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Job's story and main themes
02:05 Job's perseverance and trust in God
03:58 God's response and Job's awe-inspiring encounter
05:46 Restoration and blessings in Job's life
08:09 The significance of trusting God's plan
10:07 Job as a biblical example of faithfulness
11:55 God's mercy and compassion in Job's story
14:09 Lessons from Job for believers today
16:10 The importance of perseverance and trust
18:03 Job's story in the New Testament references
20:04 Final thoughts: Trusting God beyond understanding

In this lesson, we explore the profound speeches of God in the book of Job, focusing on God's questions about creation and His power, and Job's response of humility and realization of his limited knowledge.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to God's speeches in Job
04:12 God's challenge to Job from the whirlwind
09:46 Descriptions of Behemoth and Leviathan
19:59 Job's response and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty
30:01 Lessons on humility and divine wisdom

In this episode, we explore the complex character of Elihu in the book of Job, analyzing whether he makes significant contributions to the discussion or merely shows (like Job’s three friends) that he too does not have the answer to Job’s suffering, although he speaks some truth. We delve into the biblical context, Elihu's speeches, and what his presence reveals about divine justice and human understanding.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the book of Job
00:29 Elihu enters the discussion
00:58 What the book of Job does and does not explain
01:25 Retribution theology and the friends’ wrong assumptions
02:48 The speech cycles and where Elihu appears
04:10 Elihu’s introduction in Job 32
05:08 Is Elihu a good guy or a bad guy?
09:30 Elihu’s first speech: his defense for speaking
12:56 Elihu explains why he speaks and invites Job to answer
14:52 Elihu misreads Job’s claim of innocence
19:30 God’s discipline and the idea of a mediator
23:43 Elihu calls on Job to respond

24:41 Transition to chapter 34 

This episode explores Job's claims of innocence amidst intense suffering, examining his past righteousness, current struggles, and the theological implications of suffering for the righteous, even in today’s world.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Job's story and themes
01:48 Job's remembrance of his past blessings and righteousness
04:12 Job's physical suffering and emotional distress
11:03 Job's challenge to God and his claim of innocence
18:50 Job's appeal for divine response and justice
27:08 Summary of Job's integrity and lessons on suffering