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What is the central argument of Hebrews?Jesus isn't from Levi so why does Hebrews think he can be a priest at all?What is "God's rest"?Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donateGrab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses: https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-clarifiedJoin the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletterShop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeakDownload Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeakingSign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig…Use Manychat to automate a quick DM! It’s great for sending links fast.https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/nd14879vojabStan.Store—way better than Linktree! It lets me share links, grow my email list, and host all my podcast stuff in one place.https://join.stan.store/biblicallyspeakingSupport this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Rev. Dr. Madison N. Pierce is Lecturer in New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St Andrews. She is the author of Divine Discourse in the Epistle to the Hebrews (Cambridge University Press, 2020) and the co-author of Reading the Later New Testament as Christian Scripture (Baker Academic, 2026). Madison is ordained in the Reformed Church in America as a Minister of Word and Sacrament. She is also a New Testament Editor at Reviews of Biblical and Early Christian Studies and a co-host of The Two Cities podcast.Recommended reading inspired by this episode:📘 Isaiah by John Goldingay - https://www.amazon.com/Isaiah-New-International-Biblical-Commentary/dp/1565632230📘 The Message of Isaiahhttps://www.ivpress.com/the-message-of-isaiah?srsltid=AfmBOopxYejZ34sXradmhEtYPCriCWsEWgyfVj4N2tVpnjSOyhcI7RN_📘 Isaiah 40–66https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/isaiah-40-66-return-and-restoration/https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQj…

What is the icon communicating by drawing that parallel between His birth and His death?The icon shows Christ born in a cave, not a stable. What’s the significance of that setting?There are midwives in the icon, even though they don’t appear in the Gospel narratives. Why are they included?Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donateGrab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses: https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-clarifiedJoin the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletterShop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeakDownload Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeakingSign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig...Use Manychat to automate a quick DM! It’s great for sending links fast.https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/nd14879vojabStan.Store—way better than Linktree! It lets me share links, grow my email list, and host all my podcast stuff in one place.https://join.stan.store/biblicallyspeakingSupport this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Rev'd Archpriest Michael Butler has been a priest for 30 years, serving parishes in Michigan and Ohio. He has a BA in archetypal psychology, an MA in theology, and a PhD in church history & patristics. He has taught at university and trained men for the diaconate. He has worked with the Foundation for Research in Economics and the Environment (Bozeman, MT), the Liberty Fund (Indianapolis, IN), and the Acton Institute (Grand Rapids, MI) on interdisciplinary work in environmentalism, economics, religion, literature, philosophy, politics, social justice, and natural law. For 30 years he has been interested in men’s work, especially in the areas of rites of passage, masculine archetypes, sacred space/time, and initiation. He is always looking for ways that traditional Orthodox psychology, spirituality, and practice can help everyone today become the best they can be. He is married to Annette, his wife of 40 years, and has two grown sons. When he's not at home, or at church, or in conversation with someone over coffee, he'll likely be at the gym, pumping iron.Recommended reading from Fr. Michael Butler :📘 The Meaning of Icons — Leonid Ouspensky https://archive.org/details/meaningoficons0000ousp 📘 The Orthodox Way — Kallistos Ware - https://archive.org/details/orthodoxway0000kall 📘 The Festal Icons — Aidan Harthttps://www.amazon.com/Festal-Icons-History-Aidan-Hart/dp/0852449496Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify!https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQj...

Are There Gaps in the Genealogies?Why isn’t the Bible written in order?Why does the Bible skip generations on purpose?Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donateGrab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses: https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-clarifiedJoin the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletterShop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeakDownload Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeakingSign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig...Use Manychat to automate a quick DM! It’s great for sending links fast.https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/nd14879vojabStan.Store—way better than Linktree! It lets me share links, grow my email list, and host all my podcast stuff in one place.https://join.stan.store/biblicallyspeakingSupport this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Dr. Robert Carter holds a Ph.D. in Marine Science from the University of Miami, where he was awarded the Maytag Doctoral Fellowship. He has conducted extensive research in marine ecology and genetic engineering, contributing to the development of protocols for cloning fluorescent proteins. Dr. Carter's work led to the creation of transgenic zebrafish and a patented gene licensed to Promega, Inc. He also has a background in human genetics and has worked on research projects published in both secular and faith-based journals. Dr. Carter is a member of the Creation Research Society and Logos Research Associates.Recommended reading from Dr. Carter: Recommended reading from (and inspired by) Dr. Robert Carter:📘 Adam and the Genome Debate — Robert Carterhttps://www.patternsofevidence.com/2025/09/19/part-2-genetics-and-evidence-for-creation-with-dr-rob-carter/ 📘 Biblical Genealogies: History, Structure, and Purposehttps://biblehub.com/topical/u/understanding_genealogies.htm 📘 Genetics and the Truth of Scripture — Robert Carterhttps://biblicalgenetics.com/Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify!https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQj...

How did the early church grow so rapidly without buildings, budgets, or branding?Was the early church more inclusive than many traditions have allowed since?How and when did Sunday gatherings become the norm—and is that biblically mandated or culturally developed?Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donateGrab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses: https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-clarifiedJoin the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletterShop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeakDownload Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeakingSign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig...Use Manychat to automate a quick DM! It’s great for sending links fast.https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/nd14879vojabStan.Store—way better than Linktree! It lets me share links, grow my email list, and host all my podcast stuff in one place.https://join.stan.store/biblicallyspeakingSupport this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Dr. Jipp has taught New Testament in a variety of settings, including as a Teaching Fellow at TEDS, before joining the faculty at Trinity. He has published essays in Themelios, Journal of Theological Interpretation, Journal for the Study of the New Testament, Catholic Biblical Quarterly, Bulletin of Biblical Research, New Testament Studies, Horizons in Biblical Theology, Journal of Biblical Literature, and Journal of Theological Studies.He loves reading novels, playing all kinds of sports (esp. baseball) with his kids, being outdoors, listening to music, and having great conversations with his wife.Recommended reading from Dr. Jipp: 📘 Reading Acts: A Literary and Theological Commentary — Joshua Jipp - https://www.perlego.com/book/882818/reading-acts-pdf 📘 God’s Acts in History — Joshua Jipphttps://www.amazon.com/Gods-Acts-Israel-Gentiles-Christians/dp/0802883788 📘 Pauline Theology as a Way of Life — Joshua Jipp - https://www.amazon.com/Pauline-Theology-Way-Life-Flourishing/dp/1540965724Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify!https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQj...

What was Jesus doing before His public ministry began?Why don’t we know anything about His teenage years?Why do you think Scripture is mostly silent about Jesus’ childhood and teenage years? Was that intentional — or just lost to history?Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donateGrab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses: https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-clarifiedJoin the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletterShop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeakDownload Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeakingSign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig...Use Manychat to automate a quick DM! It’s great for sending links fast.https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/nd14879vojabStan.Store—way better than Linktree! It lets me share links, grow my email list, and host all my podcast stuff in one place.https://join.stan.store/biblicallyspeakingSupport this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Dr. Darrell Bock is Executive Director for Cultural Engagement at the Center and Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at the Seminary. A native of Houston, he is the author or editor of over forty-five books on a wide range of biblical and cultural topics. He speaks regularly on these topics, occasionally partners with Christianity Today, and is on the boards of Wheaton College and Chosen People Ministries. He is an advisor to staff and elders at Bent Tree Bible Fellowship in Carrollton and is also an elder emeritus at Trinity Fellowship Church in Dallas. He is also one of the hosts of The Table Podcast.Recommended reading from Dr. Darrell Bock :📘 Jesus According to Scripture: Restoring the Portrait from the Gospels - https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-according-Scripture-Restoring-Portrait/dp/0801098084 📘 The Missing Gospels: Unearthing the Truth Behind Alternative Christianities - https://www.amazon.com/Missing-Gospels-Unearthing-Alternative-Christianities/dp/0785212949 📘 Luke (BECNT Commentary Series)-https://bakeracademic.com/products/9780801010514_lukeFollow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify! / thisisbiblicallyspeaking https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQj...