This week we talk about the book of Jonah. You won’t get moralism here. The point of the book is too important for that. Jesus’ words in the Gospels about Jonah are our major interpretive lens. Listen in as we find Christ in this book of the minor prophets. Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts! (Click “View in iTunes” and “Ratings …

This week Todd and Chris turn to the book of Esther. Todd really has some great insight into the book since he grew up Jewish. How do we understand this book that never mentions God? Is God still there? What about his promises? What does God’s apparent absence mean for the promised Messiah? Whose word is irrevocable: the decree of the Medes and the…

This week Todd and I discuss the book of Proverbs. What is the point of wisdom literature like this? It was given during the typological covenant of works with Israel. So is it law? Listen in as we talk about finding Christ in this important book of the Bible. Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts! (Click “View in iTunes” and “Ratin…

Todd and I are back this week. We are picking up our walk through the Old Testament with the book of Psalms. Of course, the main thing we can learn from Meredith Kline about Psalms is that they proclaim Christ. Listen in as we discuss this important book of the Bible. Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts! (Click “View in iTunes” an…

We are joined by Miles Van Pelt today to talk about the Song of Songs. Miles is an excellent resource for understanding this book that often be intimidating. We hope you benefit from this as much as we did! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts! (Click “View in iTunes” and “Ratings and Reviews”) The Unfolding Mystery series by Lee I…

This week is related to the theme of suffering in the book of Job from last week. Ecclesiastes is wisdom for living in a fallen world. The fallenness of the world means that death makes everything seem vain and futile. Listen in as we discuss this wonderful book! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts! (Click “View in iTunes” and “Ra…

Job is definitely about suffering. But why does Job suffer? In this episode, we use Meredith Kline’s contribution about Job in the Wycliffe Bible Commentary to connect Job’s suffering to what has come before in redemptive history - and what will come after. We hope you find this episode encouraging! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podc…

With this chapter, we wrap up the book of Ruth. If you have thought about this book as a love story about Ruth and Boaz, you probably won’t expect what we talk about. We still have unfinished business with Naomi. Listen in as we talk about how to find Christ in the real, historical people in this story! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on Apple …

Ruth chapter three gets a little bit uncomfortable. Naomi devises a sinful scheme, but Ruth redeems the situation. Problems get solved, but new problems emerge. Listen in as we talk about how God is revealing the person and work of Christ in the real, historical people in this story! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts! (Click “Vi…

We continue on with Ruth chapter two, this week. The drama builds, because this is where Ruth and Boaz meet. But is this a Hallmark love story? Or is something else going on? What does this story about Ruth gathering barley in Boaz’s field, mean? Please listen, subscribe, and tell others who need to hear this! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on…

This week we are going to slow down as we begin the book of Ruth. We are going to take it chapter by chapter. This week we look at the story of Naomi as she left Israel, and as she returns. Here, you really start to see how to find Christ in the story. Please listen, subscribe, and tell others who need to hear this! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rat…

This week we look for Christ in the books of Joshua and Judges. First, we consider major themes in each book. Second, we consider how the New Testament interprets these book. Finally, we consider some important implications of the text. Please listen, subscribe, and tell others who need to hear this! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Pod…

We discuss Deuteronomy this week. First we start with the structure of the book. There are fascinating parallels between ancient near eastern treaties, and Deuteronomy. Next, we look at the distinction between law and gospel in Deuteronomy. Finally, we look at New Testament interpretations of the Law. Please listen, subscribe, and tell others who n…

We are discussing Leviticus this week. We do spend some time on the tabernacle from Exodus, since that is a vital theme in biblical theology. But there is plenty to see of Christ in Leviticus. Please listen, subscribe, and tell others who need to hear this! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts! (Click “View in iTunes” and “Ratings …

We look at Exodus again, this week. But we’re not just rehashing last week’s episode. There are some great insights in this episode. Listen in and see how Exodus preaches Christ! Also, subscribe, and tell others who need to hear this! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts! (Click “View in iTunes” and “Ratings and Reviews”) Biblical …

This week, Todd and Chris summarize the message of Exodus. We look at how its story and its structure are parallel to the story and structure of the gospels. Listen in and see how Exodus preaches Christ! Also, subscribe, and tell others who need to hear this! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts! (Click “View in iTunes” and “Rating…

This is the first week where we begin to venture outside of the material the Kline covered in Kingdom Prologue. Genesis is rich with the gospel. But that shouldn’t be surprising. We cover the lives of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. Please listen, subscribe, and tell others who need to hear this! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts! (Cl…

We finish up the material that Kline covers in Kingdom Prologue. But this is so good! The covenant that God makes with Abraham is based on pure grace. That’s why Paul argues from Abraham’s justification to our justification. Please listen, subscribe, and tell others who need to hear this! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts! (Clic…

This week in our walk through the Old Testament, we focus on the tower of Babel and the beginning of Abraham’s story. Even though this is review, it is about the gospel. Please listen, subscribe, and tell others who need to hear this! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts! (Click “View in iTunes” and “Ratings and Reviews”) Genesis 1…

This week in our walk through the Old Testament, we focus on common grace. We look at Genesis chapters 4 through 9. This is still review of material that we discussed as we worked through Kingdom Prologue. But it is so unique that it is good to remember it. Please listen, subscribe, and tell others who need to hear this! Show Notes: Give us a 5-sta…

We start a new series this week. We will be walking through the Old Testament. For the first few weeks, it will feel like review to our long-time listeners. But we hope that as we get out of Genesis, this series will help us all learn how to find Christ in the Old Testament. Listen, subscribe, and tell others who need to hear this! Show Notes: Give…

This episode did not have as much to do with Meredith Kline’s biblical theology as our episodes usually do. But we felt like the content of this episode was timely, and that somebody needed to say it. We hope that you find it helpful, or that you know someone who will find it helpful. Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts! (Click “V…

We gave Todd a well-deserved week off. Chris interviewed Pastor Mike Beck from Gracenet Community Church in Wellington, New Zealand. Mike is enthusiastic about Meredith Kline, and we think you will really enjoy this episode. Please listen and let us know what you think! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts! (Click “View in iTunes” …

We had so much fun doing the last episode with ten of the most misused verses in the Church, that we thought we would do it again. This time we only cover nine, but we think you’ll still appreciate them. Please listen, tell others, and let us know what you think! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts! (Click “View in iTunes” and “Ra…

Sadly, there is no shortage of examples of Bible verses that are misused in various places in the Church. In this episode, we use Meredith Kline’s insights to examine what we think are ten of the most commonly misused verses. Please listen, tell others, and let us know what you think! Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts! (Click “V…