In this episode, Joe and Rick discuss 1 Peter 2. We talk about one of the main themes in the chapter: the Christians' new identity as a royal priesthood, their calling to lay aside sinfulness, and their obligation to be faithful in suffering in submission to government and earthly…
In this episode, Joe and Stephen begin our our journey through first and second Peter with Peter 1. We talk about who the book was written to, when it was written, what the readers were going through and what tools Peter was giving them to deal with the suffering they…
This week, Joe and Tim discuss Esther 10. We talk about how Mordecia is promoted and honored, and how this fulfills (in part) God's promise to bless those who bless the descendants of Abraham, we talk about how God often promotes his people to second in command, and…
This week, Rick and Joe discuss Esther 9. We talk about to reversal of fortunes that happened for Israel on the day they were supposed to be destroyed, how the Jews we're able to finally defeat Agag's line (Saul failed to do this in 1 Samuel)…
This week, Stephen and Joe discuss Esther 8. We talk about what it meant for Esther and Mordecai to be placed over the house of Haman, the history of God's people being made second in command (Joseph, Daniel, and now Mordecai), how Mordecai and Esther played an uno…
In this episode, Joe and Tim discuss Esther 7. We discuss the wisdom of Esther in persuading the king through two banquets and her final speech, the clear reversal of fortunes displayed in this story (analogous to death and resurrection), and the fact that there seems to be allies to…
In this episode, Joe and Tim discuss Esther 6. We talk about how Mordecai must've felt when the King didn't honor him after he exposed the conspiracy– but how it turns out God's timing is perfect. We discuss how clear the hand of God…
In this episode, Joe and Stephen discuss Esther 5. We talk about the turning point leading up to Esther 5 when Esther and Mordecai mourned in sackcloth, what Esther's strategy might be in asking the king for a banquet and why she repeated her request. Finally we discuss…