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Isaiah 10: On the Nation-Humbling, Axe-Wielding Sovereignty of God (Ep. 161)
In Isaiah 10, there's an axe of judgment wielded against a "godless nation." That axe is Assyria; the godless nation is Judah. Alex, Jim, and Sam dis…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Isaiah 9: On the Third Baby in Isaiah's Baby Trilogy—Who Will Deliver God's People from Exile (Ep. 160)
We've all read this passage at Christmas Eve services. It's a dark, enigmatic passage—and then the promise of God-with-us breaks through. Alex, Jim, …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Isaiah 8: On the Coming Assyrian Invasion, From the Safety of Boynton Beach (Ep. 159)
In this special episode of Bible Talk, recorded in at the recent Promised and Fulfilled Conference, Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 8. Judgment is …
5 months ago
Isaiah 7: On a Perplexing, Perspicuous, Christmas-Canceling Passage (EP. 158)
Isaiah 7 is well-known for its prophecy about a "virgin who will conceive." Well, who exactly is Isaiah talking about? Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
5 months, 1 week ago
Isaiah 6: On Isaiah's Burning Bush Moment and Difficult Job Description (Ep. 157)
In Isaiah 6, the prophet sees the Lord and learns his mission. It's a difficult one: "Preach to a bunch of people who won't listen to you. In fact, y…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Isaiah 5: On the Parable of a Vineyard and a Reprehensible Joel Osteen Sermon (Ep. 156)
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about Isaiah 5, a sobering passage about God’s judgment.
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Isaiah 3–4: On Oppressive Baby Princes, Arboreal Imagery, and Irreligiously Esteemed Beauty (Ep. 155)
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about Isaiah 3–4, a poignant passage about—what else?—God's glory in salvation through jud…
6 months ago
Isaiah 2: On the Nations Streaming, Swords Disappearing, and Sparks Flying (Ep. 154)
In Isaiah 2, Isaiah envisions a glorious future where all the nations stream to worship the Lord and all their inhabitants lay down their weapons for…
6 months, 1 week ago
Isaiah 1: On Israel Becoming Like Sodom and Gomorrah and the LORD’s Gracious Invitation (Ep. 153)
We’ve started a new book: Isaiah. In Isaiah 1, the prophet explains Israel’s heart problem, and what they need to do—or believe!—in order to fix it. …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
On Rules for Reading the Prophets, None of Which Jim Likes (Ep. 152)
After a summer delay, Bible Talk is back! And we’re switching genres . . . or do genres even exist? Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss “r…
6 months, 3 weeks ago