40 Minutes In The Old Testament

This is a live recording from the 2018 Here We Still Stand Conference. Chad and Daniel are joined by guests Erick Sorenson and Michael Heiser to discuss Numbers 21:4-9. The people are complaining and God brings judgment in the form of deadly serpents. The cure is to have a bronze snake put on a pole. Why is this happening and how does it point to Christ and explain John 3:16? They talk about it in this special episode. Have a listen! Here We Still Stand 30 Minutes In The New Testament Scandalous Stories Book Naked Bible Podcast 1517 Podcast Network

Miriam and Aaron get a little big for their britches and speak against Moses. What does this have with Moses' Cushite wife and the fact that others are prophesying? God isn't pleased with this at all and acts swiftly. God makes an important distinction between Moses and other prophets and Miriam becomes leprous. The one sinned against intercedes for the transgressor and God responds in mercy. Chad and Daniel talk about all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Donate

The "riff-raff" start complaining about the food situation in the wilderness and the people start demanding meat. What was mana like? Was it really that bad? Moses gets frustrated and asks God to kill him. God refuses and appoints 70 elders to help him instead. And God gives the people an insane about of quail as a strange form of judgment. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Live-Stream Donate

Israel is marching through the wilderness led by a cloud of fire. We get some information about the instruments used in worship. Why are trumpets blown over certain sacrifices? How is worship a sort of time traveling? Moses asks an unlikely man to go with them on their journey to the promised land. And just as things seem to be going well, the people start complaining. Chad and Daniel talk about all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Donate

Chad and Daniel discuss the Levites becoming a living sacrifice and how it relates to what Paul says later in Romans 12. What are the implications of being part of the priesthood of all believers? They discuss the Old Testament saints writing things they didn't fully understand. Some men become ritually unclean and are unable to celebrate the Passover and Moses goes to God for a solution. God shows His desire for people to be able to participate in His promises. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Livestream

Chad and Daniel talk about the significance of hair in the Bible. They explore one of the best benedictions in scripture. Is this Aaron's benediction or God's? What are the Trinitarian implications in this blessing? They discuss why certain passages are well known and the power of the spoken word of God. Have a listen!

Chad and Daniel tackle one of the stranger texts in the Old Testament. When a husband suspects his wife of adultery a ritual is put forth to find out the truth. It involves drinking dirt and ink and a curse. What is going on here? Why would God set something like this up? How does the way Jesus handles accusations of adultery help us with this text? They then move on and discuss the Nazirite Vow. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF Hattiesburg

Chad and Daniel discuss the role of priests, Levites and moving of the temple. What is the connection between the Levites and the Passover? Why is the language of "firstborn" so significant in scripture? What does this tell us about the priesthood of all believers? And how do they end up at the parable of the Good Samaritan? Have a listen? 1517 Podcast Network CHF Hattiesburg HWSS Live-Stream

Chad and Daniel begin the book of Numbers. They talk about what to expect as they work through this book. Why does Israel number their warriors? What does this have to do with the church militant and church triumphant? How does the beginning of Numbers point to the incarnation? Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF Hattiesburg

Chad and Daniel wrap up their discussion of Leviticus, uncovering its peculiar yet meaningful conclusion. They humorously dive into morning drinking habits and brunch culture before exploring the serious topic of vows and community support in ancient Israel and the early church. The contrast between genuine generosity and the deception of Ananias and Sapphira sheds light on the importance of integrity. Their conversation emphasizes that true giving stems from pure intentions, setting the stage for insights from the upcoming book of Numbers.