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Genesis 29–31: On Rachel's Junk Science, Jacob's Ancient Eugenics, and the Fear of Isaac's Unshakeable Sovereignty (Bible Talk, Ep. 10)
There’s a lot of deception and re-deception going on here. There's also some poetic justice, some pathetic names, some junk science, and a tense camel chase. In Episode 10 of Bible Talk, Alex Duke ch…
Published on 4 years, 10 months ago
Genesis 27–28 | On Deception, Dreams, & Soap-Operatic Heartbreak (Bible Talk, Ep. 9)
These chapters of Genesis continue the story of Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau. They play out like an episode of a soap opera: family member against family member; deceit on top of deceit; the promi…
Published on 4 years, 11 months ago
Genesis 24–26: On When Isaac Meets Rebekah, Esau's Stupid Trade, and Sam's Fever Dreams about the Exodus (Bible Talk, Ep. 8)
In these chapters, Moses shifts his attention to the next generation of the promised line. As he does, familiar themes show up.
Published on 4 years, 11 months ago
Genesis 21–23: On Ishmael's Expulsion, Isaac's Sacrifice, and Abraham's Graveyard (Bible Talk, Ep. 7)
Moses spends so much time cultivating an expectation for Isaac’s birth. But then, out of nowhere, the Lord tests Abraham, telling him to sacrifice his son, his only son whom he loves. Alex Duke chats…
Published on 4 years, 11 months ago
Genesis 18–20: On Sordid Sins and the Glimmer of Grace, Even in Sodom and Gomorrah (Bible Talk, Ep. 6)
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about the Genesis 18–20. These chapters cover some of the darkest episodes in all of Scripture. We see the wages of sin—…
Published on 4 years, 11 months ago
Genesis 15–17: On The Lord's Covenant Ceremony, Sarah's Covenant Scheme, and Abraham's Covenant Sign (Bible Talk, Ep. 5)
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about the Lord’s covenant ceremony (Gen. 15), Sarah’s covenant scheme (Gen. 16), and Abraham’s covenant sign (Gen. 17).
Published on 5 years ago
Genesis 12–14 | On Lot’s Fateful Journey East, the War of the Pirate-Kings, and Abram’s “Aragorn Moment”
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about a towering Old Testament figure: Abram of the Chaldeans. What kind of man is he?
Published on 5 years ago
Genesis 6:9–11:32: On the Flood, the Tower of Babel, and PETA's Beef with Genesis 9:3
In this third episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about Noah and the flood, the genealogy of Genesis 10, the Tower of Babel, and what all of this has to do with Jes…
Published on 5 years ago
Genesis 3:20–6:8: On Cain & Abel, the Nephilim, and the Progeny of George Foreman
In the second episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about Genesis 3:20–6:8. As man’s sinfulness grows both broader and deeper, God is still preserving a line of promi…
Published on 5 years ago
Genesis 1:1-3:19: On the Serpent, the Promised Seed, and Nahash the King of the Ammonites
In this inaugural episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about the first three chapters of Genesis. These first three chapters of the Bible are so important because th…
Published on 5 years, 1 month ago