Experience Ezekiel’s visions and actions as Dr. Wegner explains the historical context we need to know in order to understand the grace of God. Ezekiel does everything he can in order to express his message to the people, but they still won’t listen. When God punishes, he doesn’t punish for no reason at all.
A complex book with a simple message. Lamentations tells the story of the fall of Jerusalem, Dr. Wegner takes us through the book showing us the beauty of it's poetry and of God's mercy.
Dr. Wegner takes us through the end of Jeremiah, highlighting that even up until the very last minute, God extended His grace toward Israel.
Jeremiah, the weeping prophet, is a little different from the others. As the exile gets closer to becoming a reality, the people of Israel lash out at God's prophet. Even Jeremiah isn't spared from talking back to God.
The punishment and fall of the Assyrians. God is patient and His justice is comfort.
The prophet Habukkuk questions God's method of punishment. A bold move to doubt the creator of the universe, but by the end, Habakkuk provides a prayer that includes a new reverence and faith in God.
The Book of Zephaniah is about the day of the Lord, "A Day of Purging". Find out about this day of the Lord where Israel AND the surrounding nations are called to judgement YEARS before Revelation.
In this episode, Dr. Wegner overviews the second half of the book of Isaiah. To get a more in depth look you can go back and listen to our first season which goes chapter by chapter through the entire book of Isaiah.
Dr. Wegner takes us through a general overview of the first half of the book of Isaiah. To get a more in depth look you can go back and watch our first season which goes chapter by chapter through the entire book of Isaiah.
Old Testament Prophets quoting each other? It's not as likely as you might think. But Jeremiah does use passages from Micah to defend himself to the public, years after Micah's own message was ignored by the people he himself was sent to.
The book of Hosea is both a warning and an explanation for those in exile. In this episode, Tyler and Dr. Wegner explore the significance of Hosea's marriage to Gomer, representing Israel's unfaithfulness to God, and the names of their children which symbolize God's judgment and eventual redemption.
The Prophet Farmerly Known as Amos.
If you haven't watched the Veggie Tales movie...you should after listening to this episode.
While the book of Jonah is placed later in the section of Prophets in the Bible, it actually takes place first in the historical timeline. This week, Tyler and Dr. Wegner take a look at this iconic book and analyze how good of a prophet Jonah really is.
Have you ever wondered why Songs of Solomon is located after the wisdom books in the Bible? That's because, it's a wisdom book! While that might seem strange, there are several interesting elements that prove there is more to Songs than what meets the eye.
A common misconception about the book of Ecclesiastes is that it is very pessimistic. In actual fact, there is great comfort throughout the book that while life without God is meaningless, there is great satisfaction found when we cling to the Lord, and only to Him.
Did you know that there are many different kinds of Proverbs? While the book is "Wisdom Literature", there are many different messages in the Scriptures.
The book of Psalms are a collection of praises, laments, thanksgivings, and prayers. Dr. Wegner explains the many genres and structures of the psalms and how they can be interpreted.
Can God be put on trial? How are we to understand suffering? Why is the book of Job in the Bible? Dive into the book and learn about the book that brings us an amazing story of God's goodness.
The Biblical book of Ester does not mention God once. However, that does't mean God is absent. Irony is used a lot in this book to show God working through human interactions.
Nehemiah is the right man at the right time. While Ezra rebuilds the temple, Nehemiah works on the city and the community. Rebuilding and reforming a city in ruin.