About this episode

In this episode, Alex discusses the oracle against Tyre in Isaiah 23 with Jim and Sam, focusing on the futility of placing hope in money.

In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about the oracle against Tyre in Isaiah 23. This passage teaches us, among other things, why it's stupid to put our hope in money.

People in this episode

Host: Alex

Guests: Jim, Sam

Topics covered

• Isaiah 23
• money
• hope
• futility
• Christianity
• wealth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 9Marks, Southern Seminary

Books & works: Isaiah 23

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