Matthew ends the story of the birth of Jesus with a prophecy that He will be called a "Nazarene."  But here's the big problem: the village of Nazareth wasn't settled until hundreds of years AFTER the Old Testament was written. But, this isn't a mistake or a contradiction. It's just Matthew showing off. The Bible is a supernatural book about a supernatural God working in supernatural ways. If you’re not reading it like that, then you need to pick up a book by Dr. Michael S. Heiser, appropriately titled “Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Unseen World and Why It Matters.” The Bible Nerds Show is a PAY IT FORWARD podcast! We don't have sponsors, but if you're interested in giving back because of the show, check out OneChild. Learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebiblenerdsshow/message

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All of Jesus’ disciples were rejects. They failed the test of discipleship long before the Rabbi from Nazareth came on the scene. Yet, Jesus called them to follow Him. It should force us to ask: am I good enough? It’s time for some self-examination. I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.  The Bible is a supernatural book about a supernatural God working in supernatural ways. If you’re not reading it like that, then you need to pick up a book by Dr. Michael S. Heiser, appropriately titled “Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Unseen World and Why It Matters.” The Bible Nerds Show is a PAY IT FORWARD podcast! We don't have sponsors, but if you're interested in giving back because of the show, check out OneChild. Learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebiblenerdsshow/message

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First Century Discipleship was really hard. It required everything. And only a select few were given the privilege of following a rabbi. In fact, Jesus’ disciples had probably been rejected by other rabbis before He called them. I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.  The Bible is a supernatural book about a supernatural God working in supernatural ways. If you’re not reading it like that, then you need to pick up a book by Dr. Michael S. Heiser, appropriately titled “Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Unseen World and Why It Matters.” The Bible Nerds Show is a PAY IT FORWARD podcast! We don't have sponsors, but if you're interested in giving back because of the show, check out OneChild. Learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebiblenerdsshow/message

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In the days just before Jesus’ crucifixion, the religious leaders decided they’d had enough of Him.  It was time to get some answers. They asked Jesus where He got His authority. Jesus’ answer to their question is brilliant. I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes. The Bible is a supernatural book about a supernatural God working in supernatural ways. If you’re not reading it like that, then you need to pick up a book by Dr. Michael S. Heiser, appropriately titled “Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Unseen World and Why It Matters.” The Bible Nerds Show is a PAY IT FORWARD podcast! We don't have sponsors, but if you're interested in giving back because of the show, check out OneChild. Learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebiblenerdsshow/message

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When Jesus finished giving His interpretation of the Torah, the listeners were amazed because “He taught them with authority, and not like their scribes.” If you think that all this means is that He preached really confidently, you’re missing the whole point. I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes. The Bible is a supernatural book about a supernatural God working in supernatural ways. If you’re not reading it like that, then you need to pick up a book by Dr. Michael S. Heiser, appropriately titled “Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Unseen World and Why It Matters.” The Bible Nerds Show is a PAY IT FORWARD podcast! We don't have sponsors, but if you're interested in giving back because of the show, check out OneChild. Learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebiblenerdsshow/message

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The Talmud has a very special “blessing” in it: “May you be covered in the dust of your rabbi, and may you drink deeply from their words.”  A disciple sought to follow and observe their rabbi so closely that they would become covered in the dust the rabbi kicked up as he walked down the road.  And this was considered the highest of honors.  This is what discipleship meant in Jesus’ day. I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.  The Bible is a supernatural book about a supernatural God working in supernatural ways. If you’re not reading it like that, then you need to pick up a book by Dr. Michael S. Heiser, appropriately titled “Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Unseen World and Why It Matters.” The Bible Nerds Show is a PAY IT FORWARD podcast! We don't have sponsors, but if you're interested in giving back because of the show, check out OneChild. Learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebiblenerdsshow/message

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In the story of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus fleeing Israel and seeking refuge in Egypt, we see many allusions to Old Testament Scripture. The Slaughter of the Innocents mirrors pharoah’s murder of the baby boys in the Exodus story. That one is easy to see. But Matthew ties in two other passages from the Hebrew Scriptures. And these are much more difficult to work with.  The Bible is a supernatural book about a supernatural God working in supernatural ways. If you’re not reading it like that, then you need to pick up a book by Dr. Michael S. Heiser, appropriately titled “Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Unseen World and Why It Matters.” The Bible Nerds Show is a PAY IT FORWARD podcast! We don't have sponsors, but if you're interested in giving back because of the show, check out OneChild. Learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebiblenerdsshow/message

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There are some people teaching that the name “Jesus” is an invention of Satan, put in place through the Church in order to take us away from the true Messiah. The name “Jesus” is really a code for “Hail Zeus” and when used, is invoking a pagan deity. Before you drive off the road or spit out your coffee, understand that I believe this is pure rubbish, and I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes. The Bible is a supernatural book about a supernatural God working in supernatural ways. If you’re not reading it like that, then you need to pick up a book by Dr. Michael S. Heiser, appropriately titled “Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Unseen World and Why It Matters.” The Bible Nerds Show is a PAY IT FORWARD podcast! We don't have sponsors, but if you're interested in giving back because of the show, check out OneChild. Learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebiblenerdsshow/message

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The Story of the Bible begins with YHWH molding an unfinished creation into a perfect paradise. He places humanity in a garden with instructions to steward this new world on His behalf. But man sins. And with that sin chaos descends. Since then, YHWH has been ordering this chaos. This is the meaning of the Hebrew word, “shalom.” I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes. The Bible is a supernatural book about a supernatural God working in supernatural ways. If you’re not reading it like that, then you need to pick up a book by Dr. Michael S. Heiser, appropriately titled “Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Unseen World and Why It Matters.” The Bible Nerds Show is a PAY IT FORWARD podcast! We don't have sponsors, but if you're interested in giving back because of the show, check out OneChild. Learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebiblenerdsshow/message

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The Kingdom of Judah was doomed. Their enemies surrounded and greatly outnumbered them. Their only hope was to cry out to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and ask for Him to intervene. What happened next should teach us how we should fight our battles. It all begins with knowing that God’s love is our war cry. I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes. The Bible is a supernatural book about a supernatural God working in supernatural ways. If you’re not reading it like that, then you need to pick up a book by Dr. Michael S. Heiser, appropriately titled “Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Unseen World and Why It Matters.” The Bible Nerds Show is a PAY IT FORWARD podcast! We don't have sponsors, but if you're interested in giving back because of the show, check out OneChild. Learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebiblenerdsshow/message

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