In scripture, if it is mysterious, it matters.
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Exploring the very different profile of Melchizedek in the New Testament as compared to the Old. Resources Used: Robert Hinckley, "Adam, Aaron, and the Garden Sanctuary." Logia: A Journal of Lutheran Theology, XXII/4 (2013): 5-12.more. by Robert Hinckley. Commentary Critical & Explanatory on the Whole Bible The Lexam Bible Dictionary Naked Bible Po…
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Who is this mysterious Priest/King of Salem? Who does he worship? Resources used: The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible (DDD) Naked Bible 166: Melchizedek Part 1aBy mnorton1969
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Why does Ezekiel spend hundreds of days on his side?
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Ezekiel gives us an extreme example of a sign act. Resources used: Faithlife Study Bible Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible Victor Harold Matthews, Mark W. Chavalas, and John H. Walton, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament, electronic ed. (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2000), Eze 4:1–3. Sign Acts: The Weird, Wonderful World of …
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What exactly is Balaam's error, and what does the New Testament have to say about him?By mnorton1969
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The significance of Balaam and the talking Donkey. Resources used: Victor Harold Matthews, Mark W. Chavalas, and John H. Walton, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament, electronic ed. (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2000), Nu 22:22–30. Dennis Cole, Numbers, vol. 3B, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publi…
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Elohim, I don't think that means what you think it means part 2
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We dive into what Elohim does and does not mean when not used to refer to the God of the Bible.By mnorton1969
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Elohim, I do not think that means what you think it means part 1.
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Introduction to the term elohim.By mnorton1969
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Foreknowledge does not equal predestination.
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God's foreknowledge does not equate to predestination. Resources used: The Unseen Realm by Michael S. Heiser.By mnorton1969
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Why are there unicorns in the King James Version of the Bible? Resources used: Lexam Bible Dictionary. Bringing back the AurochsBy mnorton1969
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Elisha makes an Iron Axe head float on water.
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It's a strange miracle when Elija makes an iron axe head float on a river. Resources used: A Commentary, Critical, Experimental, and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments: Joshua–Esther, vol. II Robert Jamieson, A Commentary, Critical, Experimental, and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments: Joshua–Esther, vol. II (London; Glasgow: William Co…
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Episode 16 Why couldn’t the Israelites cook a baby goat in it’s mothers milk?
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This perplexing commandment is given three times in the Torah, so it must be significant. Resources used: Faithlife Study bible, The IVP Bible Background Commentary of the Old Testament, Manners & Customs of the Bible, You Shall Not Boil a Kid in Its Mother’s Milk: Beyond Exodus 23:19.” Jewish Bible Quarterly, Biblical Interpretation. 2012, Vol. 20…
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Episode 15. The Relationship of the Goat for Azazel with the pigs possessed by Legion with Special Guest Geoff Johnson.
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Geoff Johnson lays out the connection between The Goat for Azazel and the pigs that were possessed and ran off the cliff by Legion. Check out his youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdvkfyXOITbYxcRHPGJFQVABy mnorton1969
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We are going to a bi-weekly schedule for the interim.
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My career, church service, seminary, and, not least of all my family are all a priority over the podcast and I just can't maintain an episode a week right now. Bear with me until I can. Thank you Michael NortonBy mnorton1969
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Episode 14 The Goat for Azazel on the Day of Atonement.
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Why is a goat bearing the sin of Israel sent out into the wilderness to Azazel on the Day of Atonement? Who or what is Azazel? You can find the answers to these questions and more in this week's episode. Resources used: The Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the bible. “Azazel,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham,…
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What is the story behind Jesus walking on water? Find out here. Resources used: Lexam Bible Dictionary Enuma Elish https://sacred-texts.com/ane/enuma.htm “I dare you not to bore me with the Bible” by Michael S. HeiserBy mnorton1969
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My Mysterious Bible Episode 12 - Jesus curses a fig tree.
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In both the Gospel of Mark and the Gospel of Matthew we see Jesus curse a fig tree for not bearing fruit. Why would Jesus do this? What is the significance? How does it apply to us? Find out in this episode. Resources used: Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1993), Mt 21:18–22…
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What is the significance of Jacob's wrestling with God? Why did his name change? God would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend (v. 11), that is, clearly and openly. Moses’ speaking “face to face” with God does not contradict the fact that he was not allowed to see God’s face (v. 20) as “face to face” is a figurative express…
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What is really going on with Ham and the nakedness of his drunk father Noah? Find out on this week's episode.By mnorton1969
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My Mysterious Bible Episode 9: Satan in The Old Testament vs. The New Testament.
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Does the Hebrew word Satan (Adversary) mean the same thing in both the Old Testament and the New? If not, what does it mean in each?By mnorton1969
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My Mysterious Bible Episode 8 The Tower of Babel
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We look at the third rebellion against God on Earth as it is in Heaven and how God intends for us to reverse it. The Great Commission IS spiritual warfare!By mnorton1969
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Episode 7 Genesis 6 - The Second Rebellion
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The angelic sons of God rebel when they take for themselves wives from the daughters of men.By mnorton1969
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My Mysterious Bible Episode 6 - The Talking Snake in the Garden
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What is going on with the serpent in the Garden of Eden? Why does it speak? Is it just a regular snake? Could animals speak in the Garden of Eden? Let's look at a very plausible explanation for all of these questions and more.By mnorton1969
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Episode 5 We are off to summer camp with our student ministry. See you next week.
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We off to summer camp with our student ministry. See you next week.By mnorton1969
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My Mysterious Bible Podcast Episode 4 The Image of God.
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God made us in His image, but what does that even mean? Get introduced to the topic in this podcast.By mnorton1969
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My Mysterious Bible Episode 3 - How to deal with fallen angels.
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What works on Demons does not work on Fallen Angels. Find out the difference in this weeks episode.By mnorton1969
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MMB Episode 2: Jude 8 - Michael and Satan contend over the body of Moses.
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Jude 8, Michael and Satan contend over the body of Moses.By mnorton1969
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My Mysterious Bible Episode 1 - Introduction and a look at Elisha cursing children.
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This week is an introduction and a quick look into 2 Kings 2:23-25 where it seems that the prophet Elisha curses some children, and dozens of them are killed by two bears. Why would God honor the prophet's curse against children? Is that even what is going on in the text to begin with?By mnorton1969
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