Michael Easley inContext

Today we land in the book of Proverbs: Wisdom for the Ages. What is wisdom? Where do we find it? Join us as Michael discusses how we are to read, interpret, and apply this text. To view this episode's Show Notes visit: http://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-proverbs

As I've gone through this series, several people have asked me, "How are you going to teach through the book of Psalms in one lesson?" Indeed, this portion of Scripture is a lot to take on in one sitting. Today we're looking at the Psalter, a collection of national songs from the Israelites. The Psalms come from various authors throughout the Israel's history and offer insight both to Israel's pleas and praise to God, and God's responses to Israel. Join us as we seek to understand how we are to read thes

What do we do when bad things happen to us or those we love? How do we make sense of tragedy? How are we to respond in times of suffering and loss? Jim Traficant joins Michael today to talk about his journey through chronic illness and what he has learned through years of suffering and loss about the God who sustained him through it all. We hope you are encouraged as you listen to this very special conversation. If you have a biblical or theological question, Ask Dr. E! You can submit your question to

We're moving from the historical books to the Wisdom/Poetry Literature, beginning with the book of Job. In this important text we are forced to ask impossible questions about difficulties in life: loss, illness, suffering; and to wrestle with the possibility that, perhaps, the answers to those questions aren't ours to have. Join us as Michael helps us understand the book of Job. To view this episode's Show Notes, visit: http://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-job

Have you ever asked the question, "Why is this happening to me?" Or wondered how God could possibly use your current circumstances for good? Alistair Begg joins Michael for an encouraging conversation about God's providence. "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28 NASB

Some scholars would argue that the book of Esther shouldn't be in the Bible. Neither God's name nor his laws appear in the text, no miracles occur, no prophet speaks - but here, in this text, we see God's providence. Join us as Michael teaches through this unique and important book.

Bestselling Author Gary Thomas joins Michael to discuss his new book, When to Walk Away. Join us for this valuable conversation about balancing relationships with difficult people, and the unexpected consequences for leaders who fail to address toxic people or attitudes within their spheres of influence. To learn more about his new book, visit: http://www.garythomas.com/books/when-to-walk-away/ Our thanks to Gary for his time and expertise!

Michael teaches through Nehemiah, a continuation of last week's lesson on Ezra. Nehemiah was a contemporary of Ezra's. Where Ezra is moving the exiles back to Jerusalem, most of Nehemiah's account is in Jerusalem as he attempts to repair the wall around the city to prevent enemies from entering who would physically and spiritually destroy Israel's newly reestablished temple complex. Nehemiah's task is a restoration project not unlike Ezra's attempts to reform the Jews who had fallen away from YHWH. To v

Dr. Eugene Merrill joins Michael to discuss the book of Ezra: Where we find it in Scripture, why it matters, and what we can learn from Ezra's example. Dr. Eugene Merrill is distinguished professor of Old Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and distinguished professor of Old Testament interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. With degrees from Bob Jones University (Old Testament studies), New York University (Jewish studies), and Columbia University

What have we set our hearts on? "For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the Lord and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel." Ezra 7:10 Join us as Michael teaches through the book of Ezra.