Thinking Biblically with Alan Gilman

Bible Teacher Alan Gilman discusses how the effectiveness of the Bible in our lives depends on our active engagement with it.

Does the spiritual and moral condition of the world seem completely overwhelming? Bible teacher Alan Gilman explains from Mark, chapter eleven, that we needn't be swept away with the inevitability of social decline, but rather be agents of miraculous renewal.

Recording of Alan Gilman's speech to the eighth-grade graduates of St.Timothy's Classical Academy, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on June 19, 2020

Alan discusses "The Blessing," a new song phenomenon that has taken the world by storm, the depths of which may surprise you.

Alan explains how the general sense of disorientation many of us feel can be resolved through connecting or re-connecting with the Bible's big picture (metanarrative).To register for the first-ever online version of Alan's "God's Epic Story Seminar," starting May 6, 2020, go here:https://tinyurl.com/epicseminarmay2020Support this podcast: http://alangilman.ca/support/Text version of podcast: http://alangilman.ca/2020/04/21/disorientioncure/

On this special Purim edition, Alan explains how the Bible values the role and responsibility of the individual through Esther. He connects the Purim story with Yeshua's unique role as Messiah, and how it doesn't undermine the centrality of Israel in God's plan, but rather affirms it. Mentioned in broadcast: Mordecai tell the Purim story: https://youtu.be/T27BwPfQaQw Purim Parody, "So Long Haman Goodbye": https://youtu.be/TxL05kQp9Aw

Over the past few weeks, Alan has been sharing how we need to take the Bible on its own terms. The clear lens through which to engage Scripture is one where we recognize the centrality of Israel in God's plan. In this episode Alan provides some of the particular benefits we derive from this biblical perspective of the Bible.

Alan shares an extensive list of Bible passages from both the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament that reflect the central place of Israel in God's plans and purposes. Understanding Israel's role is essential to effectively understanding Scripture.

Alan explains the various ways we skew our understanding of the Bible through three versions of Replacement Theology.

Alan shares three skewed lenses that prevent us from effectively engaging Scripture. Israel tour info: www.israelstudytours.ca