The Bible in Context

By Caleb Lewis and Nate YoungReligion & Spirituality Christianity

The Bible in Context episodes

May 27, 2024 Ep 35 (Bonus): The Gospel of Thomas: Ideas and Origin
The Gospel of Thomas is an often misunderstood book by both lay people and scholars alike. After introducing the book, this episode attempts to shed some light on some of its more popular ideas and its origin.
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The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)
Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
39 min
May 23, 2024 Ep 34: Lot's Exodus from Sodom Gen 19 Part 1
We find Lot living in Sodom, showing meager hospitality to Yahweh's servants. His parody of the Passover is explored as well as the characterization of Sodom in light of Abraham's recent intercession.
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The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)
Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
20 min
May 16, 2024 Ep 33: Abrhams Intercession for Sodom Gen 18:22-19:3
Abraham is welcomed into Yahweh’s divine council as Yahweh informs him of the plan to judge Sodom. Abraham is then able to discuss Yahweh’s standard of justice with him.
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The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)
Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
19 min
May 09, 2024 Ep 32: Yahweh Comes to Abraham Gen 18:1-21
On his way to verify the bad report of Sodom and Gomorrah, Yahweh comes to Abraham in the form of a human traveler. During this encounter, Sarah is able to hear Yahweh’s promise of pregnancy herself.
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The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)
Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
27 min
May 02, 2024 Ep 31: Genesis 1-17 Summary
We recap the narrative of Genesis up to chapter 17. We discuss some of the things we have learned thus far and where some significant narrative motifs have appeared.
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The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)
Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
22 min
April 25, 2024 Ep 30: Abraham's Covenant of Circumcision Gen 17
In this episode, we explore the meaning of the profound and priestly rite of circumcision in light of its cultural background. Abraham’s new-creation status is reaffirmed and tensions of Yahweh’s promises are heightened.
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The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)
Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
32 min
April 18, 2024 Ep 29: Hagar's Flight Gen 16
Hagar flees from Sarai and experiences her own inverted exodus. Through this, she is promised a son who seems to be Abram’s elect son for the moment.
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The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)
Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
24 min
April 11, 2024 Ep 28: The Covenant of Land Gen 15 Part 2
This week we finish our conversation about Abraham’s first covenant with Yahweh and its exodus elements. We also discuss an interesting retranslation of Gen 15:16 that shows Yahweh’s care for Abraham’s Amorite friends.
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The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)
Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
18 min
April 04, 2024 Ep 27: Sodom, Yahweh, and Suzerain-Vassal Treaties Gen 15 Part 1
The King of Sodom tries to manipulate Abraham into owing him allegiance. However, Abraham’s true loyalties are to Yahweh, and this is sealed with an Ancient Near Eastern covenant.
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The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)
Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
29 min
March 28, 2024 Ep 26: Who is Melchizedek/Lot’s First Exodus Gen 14
After Abram brings Lot through his first exodus, he meets a mysterious priest named Melchizedek. This priest only shows up in a handful of verses in the Old Testament but is a very significant figure. But who exactly is Melchizedek and what makes him so significant?
The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)
Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
38 min

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Our goal is to explore the narratives of the Bible in light of their cultural and literary context. As we study the Bible, we want to get inside the mind of the author(s) to understand the intended…