SwordPlay

By Alex Flood & Nick Perez

Welcome to your double-edged perspective on Scripture. As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another as we thoroughly examine each book, chapter, and verse.... more

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February 05, 2020 SwordPlay - S2E22 - James 1
SwordPlay - S2E22 (ep. 58) - James 1
- Who wrote the letter? Which James? (v. 1)
- What was the occasion and purpose for the letter?
- When was the letter written?
- Who received the letter? Who are the 12 tribes? (v.1)
- What kinds of trials were they facing? (v.2)
- Is the testing of faith by God’s causation? (v.3)
- How does God give us wisdom? (v.5)
- What exactly would one be doubting? (v.6)
- Why does James remind both the rich and the poor Christians? (v.9-10)
- What is the crown of life? (v.12)
- What’s the difference between testing and tempting? (v.3, 13)
- Are spiritual forces involved in our temptations? (v.14-15)
- What good gifts would James have in mind? How would they be deceived? (v.16-17)
- Why is God called the Father of lights? (v.17)
- Is there something else that would have variation and shifting shadow? (v.17)
- How were we brought forth by the word of truth? (v.18)
- Why are Christians called the first fruits of God’s creatures? (v.18)
- What are they supposed to listen to by being “quick to hear?” (v.19)
- Weren’t they already saved? (v.21)
- What is the implanted word? (v.21-22)
- What is the meaning of the mirror metaphor? (v.23-24)
- What is the perfect law of liberty? (v.25)
- Were there many widows and orphans among the Christians? (v.27)
- What does it mean to be unstained by the world? (v.27)
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1h 11min
January 09, 2020 SwordPlay - S2E21 - Baruch
SwordPlay - S2E21 (ep. 57) - Baruch
- Why do we cover apocryphal books?
- Should Baruch be considered Pseudepigrapha?
- If Baruch is fiction, does that make Daniel fiction as well?
- What other books could Baruch be drawing from?
- Date: When was Baruch written?
- Who was Baruch?
- Who wrote the book of Baruch?
- How would Baruch and other exilic writings be helpful to their original Jewish audience?
Summary of Contents
- How could they offer sacrifice on the altar if the Temple was burned down? (1:10)
- How could Belshazzar be mentioned only 5 years after the Temple’s destruction? (1:12)
- What is seen as the primary cause of their exile? (1:22)
- Did Jerusalem’s siege really involve cannibalism? (2:3)
- What does it mean that the spirits of the dead was seized from their guts? (2:17)
- What exactly happened to their ancestor’s bones? (2:24-25)
- How could they have become old in exile if this was only five years into exile? (3:10)
- Who were the famous giants without wisdom? (3:26-28)
- When did wisdom appear on earth among humankind? (3:38)
- Did Israel sacrifice to demons? (4:7)
- What does it mean that God named Jerusalem? (4:30)
- Did fire or demons come upon Babylon? (4:35)
- How did God’s people return on a kingdom’s throne? (5:6)
- How did God make straight the paths for His returning people? (5:7)
- When did Yahweh return with His glory to lead His people? (5:9)
- Significance for the New Testament
- What influence did Baruch have on post NT Christians and Jews?
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1h 5min
December 12, 2019 SwordPlay - S2E20 - Christmas
SwordPlay - S2E20 (ep. 56) - Christmas
- Was Christmas originally pagan?
- Was Sol Invictus a threat to Christianity that needed to be appropriated?
- Are any holidays an appropriation of paganism?
- Is it ok for Christians to “Christianize” a pagan holiday?
- Why would people think Christmas was originally pagan?
- When was Christ born?
- What significance do cosmic elements have in Christian theology and Christmas?
- Does everything about Christmas today have pagan roots?
- What are the earliest records of Christians celebrating any feasts or holidays?
- What is Epiphany?
- Is it right for the Church to create its own holidays or traditions?
- Should the Christian keep Old Testament feasts?
- What are some of your favorite Christmas traditions in your family (for fun or theological)?
- What could be done to make Christmas better for the Christian?
- Grinch of the Year
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1h 18min
November 27, 2019 SwordPlay - S2E19 - Habakkuk 3
SwordPlay - S2E19 (ep. 55) - Habakkuk 3
- What will be made known in the midst of years? (v.2)
- Does verses 3-5 refer to an historical event?
- What does Selah mean? (3, 9, 13)
- Does verses 6-7 refer to an historical event?
- Does verses 8-10 refer to an historical event?
- Who is the head of the house of the wicked? (13)
- Does Habakkuk have to actually wait in Jerusalem for destruction? (v.16)
- What does the agricultural descriptions refer to? (v.17)
- What are the high places that Habakkuk walks? (v.19)
- Can we worship God with musical instruments? (19b)
One Minute Sermons
Nick: Hold the Line by Toto
Alex: The Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison
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1h 6min
November 14, 2019 SwordPlay - S2E18 - Habakkuk 2
SwordPlay - S2E18 (ep. 54) - Habakkuk 2
- What does Hab. expect to see as he watches and waits for Yahweh’s response? (v.1)
- What is the structure of chapter 2?
- Where is the tablet Hab. wrote on? (v.2)
- What does it mean to “wait” when God said to “run (v.2)?” (v.3)
- Who is the “proud one?” (v.4)
- What did Yahweh mean for the righteous to live by faith? (4)
- How is Habakkuk 2.4 used in the NT? (4)
- Who is the haughty man mentioned in v.5? (v.5)
- Why are Sheol and Death talked about like people? (v.5)
- Did Babylon become rich from loans? Who did they borrow from? Who collects from Babylon? (v.6-7)
- Was Babylon ever looted? (v.8)
- What land and town where violence was done does God refer to? (v.8, 17)
- How is Babylon sinning if Yahweh raised them up for the purpose of destruction? (v.10)
- How will the earth be filled with glory? (v.14)
- Why is meant by drinking and nakedness being exposed? (v.15-16)
- Why would someone tell an idol to awake or arise? (v.19)
- How is Yahweh in His holy temple if Jerusalem was destroyed? (v.20)
- What do you do when you don’t know what to do?
One Minute Sermons
Alex: If I Ever Lose My Faith In You by Sting
Nick: Dance Monkey by Tones and I
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1h 18min
October 30, 2019 SwordPlay - S2E17 - Habakkuk 1
SwordPlay - S2E17 (ep. 53) - Habakkuk 1
- Who was Habakkuk? (Author)
- When was Habakkuk written? (date)
- Why was Habakkuk written? (purpose)
- Outline of the book
- Is Habakkuk seeing the people’s wickedness through the vision? (v.1, 3)
- What exactly did Habakkuk “see” in the oracle, as opposed to “hear?” (v.1)
- Is Habakkuk personally in trouble or is he speaking on behalf of the people? (v.3)
- Who were the Chaldeans? (v.6)
- Why do translations vary between “he” and “they” in reference to the coming enemy? (v.7, 10, 12-17)
- Why does God mention leopards, wolves, and eagles? (v.8)
- Was it the wind or a spirit that swept through? (v.11)
- Who were the god(s) of the Chaldeans? (v.11)
- How does the LXX differ in v.11? (v.11)
- Why did Habakkuk think they wouldn’t die? (v.12)
- Were the Israelites more righteous than the Chaldeans? (v.13)
- What is the Chaldean’s “net” and why would they worship it? (v.16)
- Why doesn’t God answer my prayers? “I cry for help...you will not hear” (v.2)
- Is relative righteousness real? Are things, people, nations, actions more righteous than others? (13)
- Is it OK to argue with God? To even get angry with God?
- How could God ordain/establish a godless nation/government which persecutes Christians?
- If God is all-good, all-powerful, why is there evil?
One Minute Sermons
Nick: Spring by Vivaldi
Alex: Human Nature by Michael Jackson
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1h 26min
September 26, 2019 SwordPlay - S2E16 - Prayer of Manasseh
SwordPlay - S2E16 (ep. 52) - Prayer of Manasseh
- Who was Manasseh?
- Did he (Manasseh) write The Prayer of Manasseh? (Author)
- When was the Prayer of Manasseh written? (Date)
- How does Prayer of Manasseh relate to the rest of the Bible?
- How has the Prayer of Manasseh influenced Christian thought in church history?
- Where can I read the Prayer of Manasseh?
- What is the structure of the prayer?
- Why would Manasseh appeal to Yahweh as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? (v.1)
- What does it mean for God to have bound the sea by His word? (v.3)
- What does it mean for God to have sealed the bottomless pit by His name? (v.3)
- What does it mean for God to repent over the evils of men? (v.7a)
- Were people saved by grace in the Old Testament? (v.7b)
- Did Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob really never sin against God? (8)
- Was Manasseh in literal chains? (v.10)
- Did Manasseh intentionally provoke Yahweh to anger? (v.10)
- What does it mean to bend the knees of your heart? (v.11)
- What are the depths of the earth? (v.13)
- What will happen if Yahweh forgives Manasseh? (v.14-15)
- Why does Manasseh mention the Hosts of Heaven praising Yahweh? (v.15)
One Minute Sermons
Alex: Higher Love by Steve Winwood
Nick: Let's Stay Together by Al Green
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1h 5min
September 12, 2019 SwordPlay - S2E15 - Bible Study Tools
SwordPlay - S2E15 (ep. 51) - Bible Study Tools
- Computer Software
- English Bibles
- Concordances
- Original Languages
- Commentaries
- Dictionaries
- Ancient Near Eastern Studies
- Second Temple Literature
- Early Church Writings
- Church History
- Journals and Websites
- Apologetics
- Books
- Miscellaneous
- Podcasts
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1h 24min
August 29, 2019 SwordPlay - S2E14 - Joel 3
SwordPlay - S2E14 (ep. 50) - Joel 3
- Are the following verses about events happening after Acts 2? (v.1)
- When did God restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem? (v.1)
- What is the Valley of Jehoshaphat? (v.2)
- When did God judge the nations? (v.2)
- When did the nations prostitute children of Israel? (v.3)
- Why are Tyre, Sidon, and Philistia mentioned? Why would they recompense God? (v.4)
- When did these nations take gold, silver, and treasure from God? (v.5)
- When were the Jews sold to the Greeks? (v.6)
- When did the Jews sell their enemies to the Sabeans? (v.7-8)
- Why does Yahweh want the nations to come fight Him? (v.9-11)
- Who are the mighty ones that fight for Yahweh? (v.11)
- What does it mean for the nations to be aroused or awakened? (v.12)
- How is Yahweh both sitting in judgement and calling for battle at the same time? (v.12)
- What does harvesting and wine pressing have to do with the nations wickedness? (v.13)
- How is the Day of Yahweh near in the valley of decision or justice? (v.14)
- Why are the sun, moon, and stars mentioned again? (v.15)
- Does God still dwell on Zion and in Jerusalem? (v.16, 21)
- Did foreigners ever pass through Jerusalem again? (v.17)
- In what “day” does Joel refer to? (v.18)
- Why would mountains and hills drip with sweet wine and milk? (v.18)
- Why would water flow out of the house of Yahweh? (v.18)
- What is the valley of Shittim? (v.18)
- When did Egypt and Edom shed righteous blood? (v.19)
- Was Judah and Jerusalem inhabited forever? (v.20)
- How and when did Yahweh avenge the blood of His people? (v.21)
One Minute Sermons
Nick: Africa by Toto
Alex: Carnival of Disgust by Falconer
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1h 23min
August 22, 2019 SwordPlay - S2E13 - Joel 2 v.28-32
SwordPlay - S2E13 (ep. 49) - Joel 2 v.28-32
- What does “after this” refer to preceding the promise of the Spirit? (v. 28)
- Why does Peter replace “after this” with the phrase “in the last days?” (v.28; Acts 2:17)
- How is the Spirit poured out on all mankind, isn’t this for Israel? (v. 28)
- Was the Spirit ever given to mankind to any extent before this promise? (v. 28)
- What connection is there between pouring out the rains and pouring out the Spirit? (v.23, 28-29)
- Is there any difference between the prophesying, dreams, and visions that occur before and after the Spirit is poured out? (v. 28)
- What significance is there to the Spirit coming upon male and female slaves? (v. 29)
- Does “in those days” imply a singular event, ongoing event, or both? (v. 29)
- Why does Peter add, “and they shall prophesy” concerning the Spirit upon the slaves? (v. 29; Acts 2:18)
- What are wonders in the sky and on the earth? (v. 30)
- What would one expect to see in the wonder of blood, fire, and smoke? (v. 30)
- What would one expect to see in the wonder of the sun turned to darkness and moon to blood? (v. 31)
- Why are the stars not mentioned as before? (v. 10, 31)
- Did these wonders happen and when? (v. 31)
- What Day of Yahweh is being referenced? Did this Day happen? (v. 31)
- What does it mean to call on the name of the Lord? (v. 32)
- How did Peter tell people to call on the name of the Lord? (Acts 2:37ff)
- What were they being saved from? (v. 32; Acts 2:40)
- How does Joel 2:32b differ in the LXX from the MT? Does it change the interpretation? (v. 32)
- Why does Peter not finish quoting Joel 2:32? (Acts 2:21)
One Minute Sermons
Alex: Unchained by Van Halen
Nick: Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson
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1h 13min

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