The Bible in Context

By Caleb Lewis and Nate YoungReligion & Spirituality Christianity

The Bible in Context episodes

March 21, 2024 Ep 25: The Defeat of the Nephilim and Abram's Typological Victory Gen 14:1-16
This episode covers a war between two large armies. We learn that the Nephilim are swept up in this war, but why? Lot is also swept up in this war and is rescued by Abram. How does this victory contribute to the picture of the Elect one that Genesis has been painting?
The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)
Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
27 min
March 14, 2024 Ep 24: Sarai's Exodus and Lot's Fall Gen 12:10-13:18
After Abram’s Exodus from Babylon, He makes a poor choice that causes Sarai to need her own Exodus. This Exodus leads to Lot making his own poor choice. See how these stories are tied together in the book of Genesis.
The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)
Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
20 min
March 07, 2024 Ep 23: Abram's Exodus Out of Babylon Gen 12:1-10
The Tower of Babylon story is the backdrop to Abram’s first story. Abram’s story will be explored in this context. Abram will get an Exodus out of this wicked city.
The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)
Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
21 min
February 29, 2024 Ep 22: The Divine Council and Babel
Later in the Torah, we learn that the Tower of Babel was a significant event for both humanity and spiritual beings. What was this event and how does it affect the way we see the world today and Jesus’ victory on the cross?
The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)
Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
21 min
February 22, 2024 Ep 21: The Tower of Babel
In this episode we discuss the purpose of the tower and the nefarious intentions of the people of Babylon (Babel).
The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)
Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
24 min
February 16, 2024 Ep 20: Noah's Exodus and His Family's Fall
Through the literary features of the story, Noah and his family go through their own exodus event. They then go through an often misunderstood and very twisted fall.
The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)
Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
28 min
February 08, 2024 Ep 19: Noah's Flood and Floating Temple Gen 6:13-8:19
What is the significance of the story Noah’s Flood? Was it a historical event? These questions are discussed along with the temple imagery that surrounds the Ark.
The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)
Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
26 min
February 01, 2024 Ep 18: The Sons of God and Pre-Flood Gen 6:1-13
Who were the Sons of God and what did they do on the earth? These characters lead up to the violent state of the world before the flood.
The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)
Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
16 min
January 25, 2024 Ep 17: The First Geneologies Gen 4:17-5:32
How does this list of names contribute to the story of Genesis? If it’s not just a historical record how is this genealogy crafted to communicate to its readers?
The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)
Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
17 min
January 18, 2024 Ep 16: Cain and Abel Gen 4:1-17
A retranslation of Gen 4:7 gives insight into this confusing story and helps us understand the tension of the narrative.
The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org)
Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats
26 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…