Hebrew Bible Insights

Hebrew Bible Insights

By Matthew DelaneyReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Hebrew Bible Insights episodes

  • 6. What it Means to be Human Pt 2
    In today’s episode we continue our conversation from last episode. So if you haven’t listened to that, you’ll want to do that before listening to this one. In this conversation, we take a look at one of the most powerful rulers of the ancient world. Before Greece and Persia, Babylon was the powerhouse of the Middle East. It’s ruler in the 6th century BC was Nebuchadnezzar (the guy responsible for the famous Fiery Furnace story). What you might not know about him is that it looks like he also wrote a chapter of the Bible! (Daniel 4) Whether he wrote it or someone else, this is one of the few chapters in the Bible that is written from a first person perspective, and this one is fascinating. We see the perspective of one of the greatest rulers (who was also very self-absorbed, arrogant, and violent), and his encounter with God. The ending is not one that you would expect and gives great perspective on what it means to be human.At the end of the podcast, I recommend a great life-coaching source for getting practical about how we as individuals can be the most fulfilled and have the greatest impact in our journey to love others. Here is a link for the resource: https://www.allsolutions.consulting--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/support

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    37 min
  • 5. What it Means to be Human Pt 1
    Here’s the question we are asking in today’s episode: Why is there a story about the first human looking for a partner among the animals? Is this an offensive sexist narrative? Is it a “dumb” primitive story? Or could this be about something so much more...a story about morality, ethics, and what it means to be human. Our journey takes us through Babylon, the Holocaust, Ancient Greece, and back to our present day. An old Babylonian creation story, one of the most famous holocaust poems, and “this is Sparta!” will all help paint a picture of humanity’s natural tendency that we as societies still struggle with today: how do we actually treat people well? This is exactly why this seemingly odd story of the first human looking for a partner among animals is in the Bible. Once I learned part of what this story is about, I’ve gone back to it time and time again for inspiration and guidance in my attempt to love others well. I hope this conversation will help you do the same. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/support

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    47 min
  • 4. What is the Hebrew Bible?
    In the first few episodes, we talked about only a couple chapters. In this episode, it’s all about the big picture! We talk about the general structure as well as some common misconceptions that cause unnecessary stress when reading the Old Testament. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/support

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    35 min
  • 3. A controversial verse about gender roles
    In this episode, we dive into the second half of Genesis 2:18 that some use to leverage gender controversies that impact our families, workplaces, and communities. When you take a closer look at this verse in Hebrew, we learn that the verse means something very different and very powerful. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/support

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    45 min
  • 2. How the Hebrew of Psalm 22 Magnifies the Awesomeness of Jesus
    Jesus’ last words on the cross in Matthew 27 and Mark 15 seem to depict defeat; however, when we take a closer look, His words are actually telling the opposite story! In this episode we unpack what Jesus said, why He said them, and how understanding the original Hebrew of the Psalm that Jesus is quoting highlights the story of Jesus’ victory for all creation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/support

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    24 min
  • 1. And God said that it was NOT good?

    We learn a lot about people from what they like AND what they don’t like. The same is true with God. What is the first thing that God doesn’t like? A perennial truth that is highly relevant for the times that we are in with COVID-19.

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    15 min
  • What the podcast is all about!

    The Hebrew Bible for many people is confusing, boring, or ignored. For some of us, it is fascinating, but we want teaching with more depth than what typical church services are able to do. Having learned Hebrew for nearly a decade and taught the language since 2017, I love the language and story of the Hebrew Bible! I can’t wait to share more about my heart for this in this introductory episode. 

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    15 min

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Engaging in the study of the Hebrew Bible in its ancient Near Eastern context and original languages to promote good and reasonable interpretation of scripture, so that the church might live more…