Rethinking Scripture

Episode 79 - REST API (After Pentecost Instruction)

June 8, 2023 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

In the world of computers, "REST API" stands for Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface. It is an architectural style and a set of principles for designing networked applications. In web development, REST is widely used to create efficient APIs that enable communication between different software systems. However, when it comes to the concept of rest in the Bible, "REST API" takes on a different meaning. While many studies focus on the Old Testament's teachings on rest or Jesus' interactions with the idea, not many delve into the "After Pentecost Instruction" given for rest.

Understanding the instruction after the events of Pentecost, in Acts 2, is necessary. Those events mark the birth of the modern church. The instructions given before this were for a world that couldn't fully comprehend the death, burial, resurrection, and ascension of the Messiah. Therefore, studying the New Testament's "Rest API" is the ideal conclusion to a comprehensive study on the topic.

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Hall, Gregory D. "Rethinking Rest; Why Our Approach to Sabbath Isn't Working." Deep River Books, Sisters, OR, 2023.

2024 Israel Trip Information - https://rethinkingscripture.com/israel-2024/

Recent Podcasts where Greg has been Interviewed:

You can track all my guest interviews on my page: https://rethinkingscripture.com/guest-appearances/ 

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Wedding Song" by Jacob A. Hall
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
• Sister site: RethinkingRest.com

Rethinking Rest... the Book: now available wherever you buy your books! Kindle version available.

• More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/

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Episode 78 - Jesus as the "Son of Man" and "Lord" of Sabbath

June 8, 2023 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

In this episode we dive deep into the intriguing titles claimed by Jesus – "Son of Man" and "Lord" – and attempt to unravel their profound implications regarding sabbath rest. We will unravel the historical and theological significance of these titles, examining how they shed light on Jesus' teachings and interactions with sabbath rest. Join me as we discover the meaning cloaked within these titles and explore their relevance to modern believers.

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Bruno, C. R. (2010). “Jesus Is Our Jubilee” … but How? The OT Background and Lukan Fulfillment of the Ethics of Jubilee. Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 53(1), 81.
• Online Copy of the article: https://www.etsjets.org/files/JETS-PDFs/53/53-1/JETS_53-1_081-101_Bruno.pdf
• Bruno Link: https://bcsmn.edu/profile/chris-bruno-ph-d-2/
• Hall, Gregory D. "Rethinking Rest; Why Our Approach to Sabbath Isn't Working." Deep River Books, Sisters, OR, 2023.

2024 Israel Trip Information - https://rethinkingscripture.com/israel-2024/

Recent Podcasts where Greg has been Interviewed:

You can track all my guest interviews on my page: https://rethinkingscripture.com/guest-appearances/ 

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Wedding Song" by Jacob A. Hall
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
• Sister site: RethinkingRest.com

Rethinking Rest... the Book: now available wherever you buy your books! Kindle version available.

• More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/

Social Media:

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Episode 77 - Jubilee Jesus 

May 25, 2023 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

One may be familiar with the term jubilee. It's a descriptor that is sometimes used in our modern culture in a variety of ways. In this episode we look into the biblical context for the idea of the jubilee. We will define it, look at the Old Testament context, and examine how Jesus interacted with the idea. And... spoiler alert... the whole concept points to Jesus' ministry. That's why I often refer to him as the Jubilee Jesus!

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Bruno, C. R. (2010). “Jesus Is Our Jubilee” … but How? The OT Background and Lukan Fulfillment of the Ethics of Jubilee. Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 53(1), 81.
• Online Copy of the article: https://www.etsjets.org/files/JETS-PDFs/53/53-1/JETS_53-1_081-101_Bruno.pdf
• Bruno Link: https://bcsmn.edu/profile/chris-bruno-ph-d-2/
• Hall, Gregory D. "Rethinking Rest; Why Our Approach to Sabbath Isn't Working." Deep River Books, Sisters, OR, 2023.

2024 Israel Trip Information - https://rethinkingscripture.com/israel-2024/

Recent Podcasts where Greg has been Interviewed:

You can track all my guest interviews on my page: https://rethinkingscripture.com/guest-appearances/ 

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Wedding Song" by Jacob A. Hall
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
• Sister site: RethinkingRest.com

Rethinking Rest... the Book: now available wherever you buy your books! Kindle version available.

• More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/

Social Media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture 
• Twitter: @RethinkingStuff
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Episode 76 - C.S. Lewis and His Platonic Christianity 

May 18, 2023 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

Throughout the centuries many authors have described a world-view consisting of a dualistic reality. In other words, there’s one reality that we all interact with in the physical realm, experience and know, but there is another reality that is unseen. And that unseen version is one of a higher quality and perfection. Bible readers may feel right at home with that description. But you may be surprised that the current biblical worldview may have had some of it’s origins in ancient secular philosophy.

In this episode we examine the way a two authors, Plato and C.S. Lewis, have possibly influenced your view of the world in which we live. We also compare and contrast how some of these concepts, specifically their use of shadows, may interact with the text of the New Testament. This conversation may be a bit uncomfortable for some… because it might demand you rethink different aspects of your reality.

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Chat CPT - Accessed at: https://chat.openai.com 
• Clarke, R. L. W. (2017). The Neo-Platonic Christianity of C. S. Lewis. Sehnsucht: The C. S. Lewis Journal, 11, 29.
• Hall, Gregory D. "Rethinking Rest; Why Our Approach to Sabbath Isn't Working." Deep River Books, Sisters, OR, 2023.

2024 Israel Trip Information - https://rethinkingscripture.com/israel-2024/

Recent Podcasts where Greg has been Interviewed:

You can track all my guest interviews on my page: https://rethinkingscripture.com/guest-appearances/ 

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Wedding Song" by Jacob A. Hall
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
• Sister site: RethinkingRest.com

Rethinking Rest... the Book: now available wherever you buy your books! Kindle version available.

• More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/

Social Media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture 
• Twitter: @RethinkingStuff
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• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rethinkingscripture

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Episode 75 -  Ancient Perspectives on the Image of God

April 20, 2023 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

In this episode we explore how ancient the Near Eastern understanding of the image of God might influence how we think of this concept today. The concept of being made in the image of God has played a significant role in shaping our understanding of human nature, dignity, and purpose. But what did this idea mean in the context of the ancient Near East, where it first emerged? Join us on this journey of discovery as we seek to uncover the origins and significance of the image of God.

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Swamidass, S. Joshua. (2019). The Genealogical Adam & Eve: The Surprising Science of Universal Ancestry (pp. 106–107). IVP Academic: An Imprint of InterVarsity Press.
• Walton, J. H. (2017). Old Testament Theology for Christians: From Ancient Context to Enduring Belief (p. 84). IVP Academic: An Imprint of InterVarsity Press.
• Beale, G. (2018). We Become What We Worship: A Biblical Theology of Idolatry (pp. 222–223). InterVarsity Press Academic.
• Hall, Gregory D. "Rethinking Rest; Why Our Approach to Sabbath Isn't Working." Deep River Books, Sisters, OR, 2023.

2024 Israel Trip Information - https://rethinkingscripture.com/israel-2024/

Recent Podcasts where Greg has been Interviewed:

You can track all my guest interviews on my page: https://rethinkingscripture.com/guest-appearances/ 

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Wedding Song" by Jacob A. Hall
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
• Sister site: RethinkingRest.com

Rethinking Rest... the Book: now available wherever you buy your books! Kindle version available.

• More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/

Social Media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture 
• Twitter: @RethinkingStuff
• Instagram: Rethinking_Scripture
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• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rethinkingscripture

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Episode 74 -  Easter and the Cultic Calendar

April 7, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

It's an Easter special! In this episode we consider the Jewish cultic calendar, which includes the feasts of Passover, Unleavened Bread, and First Fruits. These divinely instituted assemblies are closely connected to the Christian celebration of Easter. We also introduce and examine a literary connection (regarding the gain harvest) which is often ignored by our modern English translations. 

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• White, J. (2015). “He Was Raised on the Third Day according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:4): A Typological Interpretation Based on the Cultic Calendar in Leviticus 23. Tyndale Bulletin, 66(1), 103.
• Hall, Gregory D. "Rethinking Rest; Why Our Approach to Sabbath Isn't Working." Deep River Books, Sisters, OR, 2023.
• Hall, Gregory D. Beyond the Sabbath’s Shadow; A Biblical Understanding and Application of Godly Rest. DMin Major Project, Knox Seminary, 2017.

2024 Israel Trip Information - https://rethinkingscripture.com/israel-2024/

Recent Podcasts where Greg has been Interviewed:

You can track all my guest interviews on my page: https://rethinkingscripture.com/guest-appearances/ 

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Wedding Song" by Jacob A. Hall
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
• Sister site: RethinkingRest.com

Rethinking Rest... the Book: now available wherever you buy your books! Kindle version available.

• More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/

Social Media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture 
• Twitter: @RethinkingStuff
• Instagram: Rethinking_Scripture
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Episode 73 -  Ancient Cosmology & Divine Rest 

April 1, 2022 (no fooling!) - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

In this episode we take a little trip. We’ll be visiting the world of the Ancient Near East (ANE). Why is this important? Because the Bible was written into that ancient culture. We’ll be looking at how people who lived in the Ancient Near East understood the creation of the cosmos and what they thought of the gods that they believed ruled over their world. It’s quite a journey, and it may cause you to rethink how you’ve understood the first few chapters of Genesis.

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Walton, John H. The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2009.
• Hall, Gregory D. Beyond the Sabbath’s Shadow; A Biblical Understanding and Application of Godly Rest. DMin Major Project, Knox Seminary, 2017.

2024 Israel Trip Information - https://rethinkingscripture.com/israel-2024/ 

Recent Podcasts where Greg has been Interviewed:

You can track all my guest interviews on my page: https://rethinkingscripture.com/guest-appearances/ 

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Wedding Song" by Jacob A. Hall
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
• Sister site: RethinkingRest.com

Rethinking Rest... the Book: now available wherever you buy your books!

• More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/

Social Media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture 
• Twitter: @RethinkingStuff
• Instagram: Rethinking_Scripture
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• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rethinkingscripture

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Episode 72 -  Religious False Dilemmas

March 23, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

In this episode we look discuss religious false dilemma fallacies. Sometimes these dilemmas are propagated by bad actors with malicious intent, but sometimes they are just passed along by people that don't know there are more options from which to choose. We look at how Jesus answered the false dichotomy... and venture into some modern examples of the same. 

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• 2024 Israel Trip Information: https://rethinkingscripture.com/israel-2024/
• Sermon with the Chess Example: "Unexpected Citizenship" by Rob Bashioum. Salem Alliance Church, March 19, 2023. https://livestream.com/accounts/15295611/events/10762967/videos/235485324/player?width=640&height=360&autoPlay=true&mute=false 

Recent Podcasts where Greg has been Interviewed:

You can track all my guest interviews on my page: https://rethinkingscripture.com/guest-appearances/ 

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Wedding Song" by Jacob A. Hall
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
• Sister site: RethinkingRest.com

Rethinking Rest... the Book: now available wherever you buy your books!

• More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/

Social Media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture 
• Twitter: @RethinkingStuff
• Instagram: Rethinking_Scripture
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Episode 71 -  Remember the Great Cessation - Exodus 20:8-11

March 2, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

In this episode we venture into the sacred ground of the fourth commandment. When God says, “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” He’s talking about the original 7th day of creation. That’s what He made holy. It’s because God stopped a certain type of work that day. He stopped the creative activity of the first six days. It was in those days he gave function and order to the universe. And at the end of the sixth day is says everything was “very good”.

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

Taylor, K. N. (1997). The living Bible, paraphrased (Ge 2:1–3). Tyndale House.

Walton, J. H. (2009). The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (pp. 72–73). IVP Academic.

Recent Podcasts where Greg has been Interviewed:

You can track all my guest interviews on my page: https://rethinkingscripture.com/guest-appearances/ 

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Wedding Song" by Jacob A. Hall
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
• Sister site: RethinkingRest.com

Rethinking Rest... the Book: now available wherever you buy your books!

• More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/

Social Media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture 
• Twitter: @RethinkingStuff
• Instagram: Rethinking_Scripture
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• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rethinkingscripture

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Episode 70 -  Remembering Michael Heiser

Feb 22, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

In this episode, we take a moment to memorialize the passing of the theologian and scholar, Dr. Michael S. Heiser. In 2020, Heiser was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Pancreatic cancer. On Feb 15, 2023 he turned 60, and five days later he transitioned to experience the unseen realm he wrote so much about. He was a Christian author and biblical Old Testament scholar whose area of expertise was the nature of the spiritual realm, specifically the ANE worldview of the Divine Council. I'll describe all the podcasting techniques I've "borrowed" from him... and give my "Top 5" all-time episode of his Naked Bible Podcast. 

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• The Naked Bible Podcast - https://nakedbiblepodcast.com
• Some Books By Michael Heiser
  1. The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible (2015)
  2. Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches about the Unseen World - And Why It Matters (2015)
  3. Reversing Hermon: Enoch, The Watchers & The Forgotten Mission of Jesus Christ (2017)
  4. Angels: What the Bible Really Says about God’s Heavenly Host (2017)
  5. Demons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness (2000)
• Things I’ve "borrowed" from Michael Heiser
  1. Using other people’s work as source material for episodes.
  2. Working through books of the Bible.
  3. Topical Episodes
  4. Interpreting the Bible thematically.
  5. Sometimes the answers to our biblical conundrums are available within the biblical text… but sometimes we need to go outside the text for cultural and contextual help. The familiar mantra, “The Bible says it, I believe it, and that settles it”… should likely be rephrased to say: “The Bible says it, I’m confused by it, perhaps I’m missing something, and maybe the ANE cultural context can give us insights into the problem.” That’s a little harder to remember, but I believe it’s closer to the truth of the situation.
• My Top 5 Favorite Episodes of the Naked Bible Podcast
  • #5 - Episode 434 - The Epistle of Jude Part 3 - 1 hour 3 min - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-naked-bible-podcast/id961385822?i=1000570230358
  • #4 - Episode 103 - Moses and the Bronze Serpent - 1 hour 13 min - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-naked-bible-podcast/id961385822?i=1000430050351
  • #3 - Episode 138 - What Day was Jesus Born? - 1 hour 40 min - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-naked-bible-podcast/id961385822?i=1000430050019
    • This corresponds to Reversing Hermon - Chapter 4
    • Blog: https://drmsh.com/september-11-happy-birthday-to-jesus/
  • #2 - Episode 159 - Noah’s Nakedness, The Sin of Ham, and the Curse of Canaan - 48 minutes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-naked-bible-podcast/id961385822?i=1000430050248
    • John Sietze Bergsma, H., Scott Walker. (2005). Noah’s Nakedness and the Curse on Canaan (Genesis 9:20–27). Journal of Biblical Literature, 124, 25.
  • #1 - Episode 86 - The Head Covering of 1 Corinthians 11:13-15 - 58 minutes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-naked-bible-podcast/id961385822?i=1000430050017
    • Martin, T. W. (2004). Paul’s Argument from Nature for the Veil in 1 Corinthians 11:13–15: A Testicle instead of a Head Covering. Journal of Biblical Literature, 123, 75.

Recent Podcasts where Greg has been Interviewed:

You can track all my interviews only my Podchaser.com Creator Page.

• That's the #Truth 
  Season 3, Episode 3 - Gregory D. Hall - Why Our Approach to Sabbath Isn't Working
• Empowered Manhood Podcast - One interview spread over three episodes. 
  E 66 - Part 1 - Why Today's Concept of Biblical Rest Isn't Working w/ Author, Gregory D. Hall
  E 67 - Part 2 - Why Today's Concept of Biblical Rest Isn't Working w/ Author, Gregory D. Hall
  E 68 - Part 3 - Why Today's Concept of Biblical Rest Isn't Working w/ Author, Gregory D. Hall
• Hustle In Faith Podcast
  E 217 - Rethinking Rest w/ Gregory D. Hall

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Wedding Song" by Jacob A. Hall
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
• Sister site: RethinkingRest.com

Rethinking Rest... the Book: now available wherever you buy your books!

• More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/

Social Media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture 
• Twitter: @RethinkingStuff
• Instagram: Rethinking_Scripture
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YCLg2UldJiA0dsg0KkvLA
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