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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Iosif Zhakevich about his new commentary on the book of Zechariah. See more about Iosif below.Link to Iosif’s book: https://www.gracebooks.com/zechariah-motc.htmlWe talk about a number of topics Nathan and Iosif share memories studying at Hebrew University of Jerusalem together Iosif Zhakevich’s commentary on Zechariah  What does it mean when God “remembers”? What are the visions of Zechariah? Why is there a unique Priest-King in Zechariah even though they were separate positions in Israel? What does Zechariah say about the Messiah? How does Zechariah talk about the future?  Iosif does a Bible study on Zechariah 12Chapters0:25-4:10 Intro4:11-7:32 Iosif’s story with Biblical studies7:33-12:03 Memories from Hebrew University12:04-13:29 Studying to Serve Christ13:30-18:48 Elevator Pitch for Zechariah18:49-22:13 Structure and Style of Zechariah22:14-29:29 Visions of Zechariah29:30-38:22 The Priest King38:23-41:16 The Future in Zechariah41:17-46:54 Zechariah 12 Bible Study46:55-48:48 Scripture for the Church48:49-51:30 Divine Son51:31-53:27 Encouragement for Perseverance - Zechariah Today53:28-54:46 Where to find Iosif’s BookIosif Zhakevich is Associate Professor of Old Testament at The Master’s Seminary and an elder at Grace Community Church. After receiving his B.A. from UCLA, and an M.Div. and Th.M. from TMS, Iosif completed an M.A. at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and a Ph.D. from Harvard University, where he focused on Near Eastern languages and civilizations.Dr. Zhakevich grew up in a Christian home, but he repented of his sin and committed to following Christ at age 17.At TMS, Dr. Zhakevich teaches Hebrew Exegesis, Exegesis of Messianic Texts, and the Art of Bible Translation, among other classes. He was part of a translation committee that worked on the Legacy Standard Bible, he now serves as the managing editor of The Master's Seminary Journal, and he oversees the Tyndale Center for Bible Translation at The Master's Seminary.At Grace Community Church, Dr. Zhakevich serves as an elder and co-leads a fellowship group with Dr. Abner Chou.EducationB.A., University of California – Los AngelesM.Div., The Master’s SeminaryTh.M., The Master’s SeminaryM.A., Hebrew University of JerusalemA.M., Harvard UniversityPh.D., Harvard UniversityWHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsThreads: https://www.threads.net/@_hebrewbibleinsightsJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWHERE TO FIND USSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAWebsite: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

Join Dr. Hélène Dallaire, an expert in Old Testament studies, as she explores the lives of women in the Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East. She highlights the first named scribe in history, shares fascinating insights about daily life for women, and uncovers the significant contributions of the underrated prophetess Huldah. Dallaire challenges traditional views on patriarchy in the Bible and discusses God's ideal vision for gender roles, inviting listeners to rethink women's agency in scriptural narratives.

Deuteronomy has one of the most famous lines in all of Scripture that Jesus quotes as part of an answer to the question: "What is the greatest commandment?" The Shema is the core of a Jewish prayer that is one the of the oldest prayers in the world. Deuteronomy 6:4 and following are famous for good reason...but what is the entire book of Deuteronomy about? What was supposed to be a Bible study on Deuteronomy 32 quickly became a discussion about the form and message of the book as a whole. Here it is! (We will get back to Deuteronomy 32 in a future episode!)We talk about a number of topics The big picture message of Deuteronomy Deuteronomy is a Treaty Covenant Document, which is a well attested genre in the ancient Near East Is Deuteronomy more like 2nd millennium BCE Hittite treaties or 1st millennium BCE Neo Assyrian treaties? What does “love” mean in Deuteronomy and how ancient Near Eastern treaties help us understand this. Hebrew language insights from Deuteronomy 32 The connection between Deuteronomy 32 and Genesis 1 Wisdom and Deuteronomy The relationship between faith and risk God as Heavenly Father in Deuteronomy0:25-1:41 Initial impression of Deuteronomy1:42-7:32 Deuteronomy as Retelling and Reinterpretation7:33-9:29 Big Picture Ideas from Deuteronomy9:30-17:50 Deuteronomy is a Treaty Covenant Document!17:51-24:36 Is Deuteronomy a 2nd or 1st millennium text?24:37-29:21 “Love” in Deuteronomy and ancient Near Eastern Treaties29:21-35:23 How Deuteronomy 32 fits in the book35:24-42:11 Hebrew language insights from Deuteronomy 3242:12-46:11 Wisdom and Deuteronomy46:12-48:57 Faith and Risk48:58-55:55 God as Heavenly Father in DeuteronomyWHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWHERE TO FIND USSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAWebsite: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

Introductions matter. They give purpose for the book, orient readers to the trajectory of the work, and show important themes. Unfortunately, many do not realize that Psalm 1 AND 2 together form the introduction to Psalms. This has major implications for how we approach this book.JC from Bite Size Seminry joins Matthew in a Bible Study on Psalm 1-2, the introduction to the book of Psalms. They cover a number of topics. * What is the significance of the introduction of Psalms?* What does it mean to meditate on the “law of the Lord?”* What does it mean to be “blessed”?* What causes the joy and flourishing of the person in Psalm 1?* Judgment in Psalm 1* Psalm 1 as an invitation* Psalm 2 as rejection of the invitation by the kings of the world*The theme of the Messiah in Psalm 2* A possible explanation for the presence of archaic forms in Psalm 2* The mercy of GodCheck out JC’s content on Bite Size SeminaryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCpZUICSqjCtvxklQ8XM0i1w Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bite-size-seminary/id1588657153Website: https://www.bitesizeseminary.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWHERE TO FIND USSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAWebsite: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

We interviewed Gary Schnittjer about his new book about the Torah “Torah story, Second Edition: An apprenticeship on the Pentateuch” We talk about a number of topics related to the Torah How the Torah is the foundation of the Bible and the foundation of the Gospel Misconceptions about the Torah Understanding the meaning of the Hebrew word for Torah Does the New Testament have more commands than the Torah? Why are there so many connects and parallel stories between Exodus and Numbers? What is the symbolism in the Torah? How can the Torah be a story with so many legal sections? Gary’s approach to the Documentary Hypothesis How much closure does the Torah have? How does the entire Torah (not just individual verses) point to the New Testament? Information about the Giveaway:**This book giveaway is limited to US Addresses only**To be in the running to win a free edition of Torah Story the Second Edition, share this episode (whether from YouTube, Apple Podcast, or Spotify) on Instagram or Facebook and tag Hebrew Bible Insights in your post. Links to Gary’s content:Torah Story, second edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/031011277X/ Torah Story Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310112834/ Torah Story Videos: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D3C819W/ “Going Vertical with Love Thy Neighbor” JSOT: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/03090892221116910 [students can access this through their library’s databases] “Say You, Say Ye: Individual and Collective Identity and Responsibility in Torah,” Center for Hebraic Thought: https://hebraicthought.org/individual-collective-identity-responsibility-torah/ 0:25-4:01 Intro and a funny story from Gary4:02-6:01 Elevator Pitch for the Torah6:02-10:32 Common misconceptions about the Torah10:33-15:07 The parallel stories in Exodus and Numbers15:08-20:25 The significance of the Tabernacle20:26-24:54 How is the Torah a story with so many legal sections?24:55-26:34 Recommendation for Gary’s Book26:35-38:24 What to do with the Documentary Hypothesis?38:25-43:23 How much closure does the Torah have?43:24-48:47 How do other parts of Scripture use the Torah?48:48-54:16 How do the Torah as a whole point to the New Testament?54:17-55:41 Concluding Thoughts55:42-58:06 Where to get Gary’s bookWHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWHERE TO FIND USSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAWebsite: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

What is the voice of God and how does this impact the revelation of God? The Hebrew word קול can mean sound, voice, and even thunder. We trace this word through important stories in the Hebrew Bible to see what we can learn about God from this. What does קול mean in Genesis? What sound of God did Adam and Eve hear in the Garden of Eden? What does it mean that God walked in the “cool of the day”? What type of sound did they hear? His voice? A different kind of sound? The thunder of the storm of God? What did Israel hear at Mount Sinai? Thunder or the voice of God? The sound of a storm or words?Our discussion takes us through a close reading of the Hebrew of a number of texts in Genesis, Samuel, Job, Exodus, and more. 0:25-2:07 Introduction2:08-14:32 The “sound” of God in the Garden of Eden14:33-19:07 The “sound” of God in a battle with King David19:08-20:46 God, the storm, and Job20:27-35:11 Did Israel hear thunder or a voice at Mount Sinai? Comparing the accounts of Exodus and Deuteronomy35:12-42:03 Thunder or heavenly voice in John?42:04-1:00:41 The Voice and Covenant of GodWHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWHERE TO FIND USSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAWebsite: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

Our latest podcast guest is experienced in both academic teaching and practical ministry. JC Schroeder is a clear and peaceful communicator who has a gift for getting to the heart of the matter to touch the heart of people. He is an Instructor at The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism, a discipleship and ministry training ministry in the metro Detroit, MI area. JC is also an adjunct professor at Cornerstone University. With over 10 years of full-time ministry experience, JC is driven by a heart for helping people with content that adds value to others. He has an M.A. in Biblical Exegesis in Old and New Testament Studies from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary and is finishing his Th.M. in New Testament Studies from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. You can find more of his content on “Bite Size Seminary.” Links belowThis episode has 2 parts. First, we talk about navigating the tension of devotions and academic Bible study. Then we do a Bible Study on Psalm 29. Psalm 29 is fascinating because it calls for supernatural beings of the divine council to ascribe glory to God. This Psalm also describes God as a powerful storm. We go line by line through the whole text discussing a number of themes Honor-Shame Culture Supernatural beings and the “Divine Council” Recognizing the Baal Polemic in Psalm 29 Why is God described as a storm? Insights from Psalm 29 for our own lives.Timestamps0:18-0:58 Intro0:59-7:10 JC’s Background and Passion7:11-21:37 “Balancing” Devotion and Academic Bible Study21:38-30:50 Psalm 29:1-2, Honor-Shame Culture, Supernatural beings and the Divine Council30:51-48:54 Psalm 29:3-9 The “Voice” of God, Baal Polemic?48:55-56:36 Psalm 29:10-11 The Flood and the Peace of God56:37-57:21 ConclusionWhere to find more of JC's content:Website: https://www.bitesizeseminary.comYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bitesizeseminaryApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bite-size-seminary/id1588657153Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rzuso0r2D8XHOp0b8Cc4G?si=0c17b47579254418WHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWHERE TO FIND USSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAWebsite: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

Dr. Nathan French shares insights from his experience getting a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near East back in 2018. Nathan talks about how he felt called by God to pursue deep academic study. This leads us into a discussion about valuing the callings of others even if they are different from ours. Have you ever wanted to know what this journey is like? Perhaps you are thinking about getting a Phd? Or maybe you are just curious about the process and value of deep learning. Whatever your specific calling is or where you are in your own journey, we hope this episode is both interesting and helpful. We discuss a number of topics.* Nathan received his PhD from the University of Aberdeen in the UK, specializing in Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near East. * Nathan talks about how he felt called by God to pursue deep academic study. This leads us into a discussion about valuing the callings of others even if they are different from ours.* The difference between US and UK PhD process* The unique role of a PhD supervisor with a PhD student* How a PhD (and deep learning in general) impacts how we think and communicate* An average day in the life of a Hebrew Bible PhD student0:25-1:11 Intro1:12-4:27 Inspiration Behind PhD4:28-9:27 Different Callings in the Body of Christ9:28-13:13 Nathan’s PhD University and dissertation topic13:14-20:38 Big picture process for getting a PhD in Hebrew Bible20:39-27:14 PhD Supervisor vs BA or MA Professor27:15-38:47 How a PhD changes your thinking38:48-43:43 Average Day for a PhD student43:44-46:17 Nathan’s favorite part of the PhD process46:18-50:48 Thoughts for someone who wants to get a PhD in Hebrew Bible50:49-56:28 Thoughts for those skeptical of Christian academicsWHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWHERE TO FIND USSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAWebsite: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

In this episode, Matthew Delaney shares insights about the book of Joel. One of the most famous passages of the entire Hebrew Bible about God pouring out His spirit on all flesh is found in this book...but what is the context of this famous line? Matthew gives a brief overview of the book and its message before sharing a number of Hebrew language insights in the text. The episode concludes by discussing the value of understanding Joel for the New Testament and our lives today. Timeline0:25-1:10 Introduction1:11-3:06 Funny Origin of My Hebrew Group’s Name3:07-5:17 First Reading of Joel5:18-7:01 Big Picture Message of Joel7:02-9:19 Structure of Joel9:20-16:08 What makes Joel engaging?16:09-21:05 The famous passage about the Holy Spirit21:06-25:13 “Locust” in Biblical Hebrew25:14-29:00 “Dry up” or “Be Ashamed”? Wordplay in Joel29:01-30:41 “Destruction” and “Almighty” More Wordplay30:42-31:17 Connection Between the Exodus and Joel31:18-34:14 “Like the deer pants for water…” and Joel34:15-36:07 Israel has become the new Egypt36:08-41:00 The Powerful Message of Joel 241:01-43:09 Joel and the New Testament43:10-44:09 Joel and Today44:10-44:51 Recommended CommentaryWHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWHERE TO FIND USSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAWebsite: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

We had a conversation with Hebrew Linguist Dr. Kevin Grasso. We discussed a variety of topics His choice to specialize in linguistics to be a better Bible scholar His favorite areas of linguistics  The role of comparative semitics for linguistics  The word order debate in Biblical Hebrew How we know what Biblical words mean Discourse analysis in Biblical Hebrew Biblingo: the biblical language learning resource that he started And more!Kevin Grasso received his M.A. in Linguistics with a concentration in Bible Translation from Dallas International University and his PhD in Hebrew Language from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is also working on an M.A. in Comparative Religion at Hebrew University. He has taught Biblical Greek for the University of the Holy Land and is on the Executive Committee for the Biblical Hebrew Linguistics and Philology Network. Kevin is also the co-founder & CEO of Biblingo, an app that makes the biblical languages easier to learn.Biblingo.org Biblingo Podcast: https://biblingo.org/podcast/WHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWHERE TO FIND USSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAWebsite: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com