The 10 Commandments E1 — What comes to mind when you hear “Thou shalt not”? Probably the 10 Commandments! Even if you know very little about the Bible, you’re probably familiar with “Thou shalt not kill,” “Thou shalt not steal,” “Honor your father and mother,” and many others. They’re all over movies, literature, and even carved into public buildings. In the Exodus scroll, these are the core commands God gives to Israel on tablets of stone at the foot of Mount Sinai. And there’s a lot that sets them apart from the hundreds of other laws God gives to Israel. In this episode, Jon and Tim kick off a new series on the 10 Commandments, exploring what makes them special and how they are quoted throughout the rest of the Bible.

FULL SHOW NOTES

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CHAPTERS

1. The 10 Words (0:00-17:28)
2. What Sets These Words Apart? (17:28-31:58)
3. The Foundation for Righteousness and Pathway to Eternal Life (31:58-45:00)

OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

• The Ten Commandments: Interpretation: Resources for the Use of Scripture in the Church by Patrick D. Miller 
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.

SHOW MUSIC

• “Aquarelle,” by Magiksolo
• “Air,” by Magiksolo
• “Atlantic Way,” by Stefano Mastronardi
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS 

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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Psalms 1 & 2 E4 — The New Testament authors make both subtle and direct claims to Jesus’ divinity, almost exclusively by referencing Israel’s Scriptures. In Psalm 2, one of the most quoted passages from the Hebrew Bible, Yahweh responds to the conspiring, violent nations by installing a king (whom he calls his Son) in Israel. Jesus and the apostles frequently use Psalm 2 language to describe Jesus’ divine identity and unique relationship to God the Father. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore these references in Jesus’ baptism, transfiguration, and resurrection, while also considering how the Son of God shares his royal identity with his followers.

FULL SHOW NOTES

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CHAPTERS

1. Recap and Setup for the New Testament (0:00-9:23)
2. Psalm 2 in Jesus’ Baptism (9:23-23:46)
3. Psalm 2 in Jesus’ Transfiguration (23:46-40:24)
4. Psalm 2 in Acts and Romans (40:24-59:50)
5. Psalm 2 in Revelation (59:50-1:15:05)

PSALMS 1 & 2 BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

• The Birth of the Trinity: Jesus, God, and Spirit in New Testament and Early Christian Interpretations of the Old Testament by Matthew W. Bates
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here.

SHOW MUSIC

• “Spark” by Tesk
• “Jasmine” by King I Divine
• “Lounge” by Leavv & Nuncc
• “Filao” by Kissamilé
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS 

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. 

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Psalms 1 & 2 E3 — So far in this short series, we’ve looked individually at Psalm 1 and Psalm 2. Now we’ll look at them side by side. The art of meditating on Scripture involves appreciating every single paragraph, poem, and story, but then also considering what comes before and after, because the biblical authors put everything in this order for a reason! Looking at Psalms 1 and 2 next to each other we find many overlapping words and ideas, so reading both together is crucial for understanding each one individually. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore all the connections, not only between Psalms 1 and 2, but also between these psalms and many other places in the Hebrew Bible.

FULL SHOW NOTES

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CHAPTERS

1. Setup for Reading Psalm 1 and 2 Together (0:00-9:05)
2. Connections in the First and Second Stanzas (9:05-30:36)
3. Connections in the Third Stanza (30:36-41:15)
4. Psalm 1 and 2 in the Hebrew Bible (41:15-1:02:29)

PSALMS 1 & 2 BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

• Psalms Overview video and poster
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here.

SHOW MUSIC

• “Sparks” by ØDYSSEE & Lazlow
• “Green Tea” by Toonorth
• “Bloom” by Sweeps & luv pug
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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Psalms 1 & 2 E2 — Psalm 2 presents a crisis perpetuated by a long line of corrupt empires in the ancient Near East. Every one of these empires makes a practice of conquering, murdering, raping, and pillaging across the known world, while ancient Israel is just one small nation conquered and occupied again and again. So how do Yahweh and his anointed king respond to this injustice? Surprisingly, a lot like how the evil imperial rulers do: with mocking laughter, hot anger, and by smashing them like pottery! But why? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore Psalm 2 as a minority report from an oppressed, ancient people group and an intentionally provocative portrait of God within the broader context of the Hebrew Bible. 

FULL SHOW NOTES

For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.

CHAPTERS

1. Why Do the Nations Rage? (0:00-22:47)
2. Yahweh’s Laughter and Decree (22:47-39:28)
3. A Warning for the Kings (39:28-55:26)

PSALMS 1 & 2 BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION

View our full translation of Psalms 1 & 2.

REFERENCED RESOURCES

• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here.

SHOW MUSIC

• “Pivot” by Styles Davis & Venuz Beats
• “Hypha” by invention_
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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Psalms 1 & 2 E1 — The Psalms scroll—Israel’s ancient hymn book—has deeply shaped the worship and prayers of millions of people over several millennia. The first two psalms work together as a unified introduction to the whole collection. Psalm 1 starts with the phrase “How good is life for the man who…” or in most English translations, “Blessed is the man who…” We then find a list of activities to avoid and an instruction to practice daily Scripture meditation. So how does this way of living lead to “the good life”? And what happens to those who follow it—and to those who don’t? In this episode, Jon and Tim start a short series in Psalms 1 and 2 by first meditating on Psalm 1.

FULL SHOW NOTES

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CHAPTERS

1. The Path of Tragedy (0:00-21:35)
2. Becoming Like a Tree (21:35-40:40)
3. Standing in the Judgment (40:40-1:06:14)

OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

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PSALMS 1 & 2 BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

• The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary by Robert Alter
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here.

SHOW MUSIC

• “Growing Season” by Gas Lab & Guillaume Muschalle
• “New Dae” by El Train & G Mills
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. 

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The Letter of Jude Q+R (E7) — Are Jesus’ brothers his half-brothers or cousins? What are the love-meals that Jude mentions? And what did the early Church believe about spiritual beings procreating? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from the Letter of Jude series. Thank you to our audience for your thoughtful contributions to this episode!

FULL SHOW NOTES

For summaries of Tim and Jon’s responses and referenced Scriptures, check out the full show notes for this episode.

CHAPTERS

1. Intro (0:00-3:17)
2. Are Jesus’ Brothers His Half-Brothers or Cousins? (3:17-19:21)
3. What Were Love-Meals? (19:21-31:11)
4. How Should Jude Influence How We Think About the Deuterocanon? (31:11-43:50)
5. What Did the Early Church Believe About Spiritual Beings Procreating? (43:50-50:41)
6. Why Are Demons Never Mentioned in the Gospel of John? (50:41-55:32)
7. Conclusion (55:32-1:00:08)

REFERENCED RESOURCES

• "Firstborn: The Last Will Be First" (podcast series)
• Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah by Brant Pitre
• The Affections of Christ Jesus: Love at the Heart of Paul’s Theology by Nijay K. Gupta
• Word Biblical Commentary Vol. 50, 2 Peter, Jude by Richard J. Bauckham
• Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper by Brant Pitre
• Last Supper and Lord's Supper by I. Howard Marshall
• "How the Bible Was Formed" (podcast series)
• The Deuterocanon/Apocrypha (video series)
• "Why the Deuterocanon/Apocrypha Is in Some Bibles and Not Others" (article)
• The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible by Michael S. Heiser
• Angels: What the Bible Really Says About God’s Heavenly Host by Michael S. Heiser
• Demons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness by Michael S. Heiser
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here.

SHOW MUSIC

• BibleProject theme song by TENTS

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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The Letter of Jude E6 — In the final nine verses of his letter, Jude transitions from warning about corrupt members to instructing the faithful. In so many words, he encourages them to keep pressing on as the living temple of God’s Spirit and love. Jude also guides them in how to care for the doubting and deceived in their community, while taking necessary caution for their own holiness. And he concludes with confidence in God’s ability to protect the Church and make them stand as blameless priests, all to the praise, honor, and majesty of God. In this episode, Jon and Tim finish our series in this short but powerful letter.

FULL SHOW NOTES

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CHAPTERS

1. Letter Recap and Words of the Apostles (0:00-22:25)
2. Building Yourselves on Your Most Holy Faith (22:25-30:58)
3. Showing Mercy to Some and Rescuing Others (30:58-45:24)
4. Closing Doxology (45:24-1:08:56)

BIBLEPROJECT JUDE TRANSLATION

View our full translation of the Letter of Jude.

REFERENCED RESOURCES

• Eternal Life: Jon and Tim reference this video when discussing language in Jude’s doxology about ages.
• The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here.

SHOW MUSIC

• “jazz club.” by Lofi Sunday, PAINT WITH SOUND
• “Church Pews” by Lofi Sunday, Oly.Lo, WISDM
• “little adventure” by Lofi Sunday, Cassidy Godwin
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS 

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

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The Letter of Jude E5 — In verses 11-16, Jude continues warning his Jewish messianic audience about deceptive, immoral people infiltrating their house churches. He compares them to three characters from the Hebrew Bible—Cain, Balaam, and Korah—who choose rebellion for themselves and lead others astray. Next, he compares the corrupt church members to a series of images from Scripture, including selfish shepherds, rainless clouds, and wandering stars. In this episode, Jon and Tim continue exploring Jude’s dense prose, where he seamlessly weaves together allusions to the Hebrew Bible and Second-Temple period literature into a piercing critique of imposters within a community of disciples.

FULL SHOW NOTES

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CHAPTERS

1. Cain, Balaam, and Korah (0:00-23:23)
2. Six Images of Corrupt Leaders (23:23-37:45)
3. The Prophecy of Enoch (37:45-55:42)

OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

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BIBLEPROJECT JUDE TRANSLATION

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

• Antiquities of the Jews by Josephus
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here.

SHOW MUSIC

• “Gentle Lamb” by Lofi Sunday, Yoni Charis
• “Purple Clouds ft. Marc Vanparla” by Lofi Sunday
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS 

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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The Letter of Jude E4 — In verses 5-7, Jude warns a Jewish Messianic community about a group of people in their midst who live without moral restraint and reject Jesus’ authority. After comparing them to a series of human and angelic rebels in the Hebrew Bible, Jude then calls out the corrupt church members in verses 8-10 as ones who “slander the glorious-ones,” referring to angels. What is Jude talking about, and why would slandering spiritual beings be considered offensive? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the Hebrew Bible and Second-Temple period apocryphal literature to understand the unique role and revered status of angels among 1st-century Jewish people.

FULL SHOW NOTES

For chapter-by-chapter summaries, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.

CHAPTERS

1. Recap of Introduction and Setup for Verses 8-10 (0:00-10:21)
2. Angels in the Hebrew Bible and Second-Temple Literature (10:21-39:02)
3. Michael the Archangel’s Restraint (39:02-1:06:12)

OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

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BIBLEPROJECT JUDE TRANSLATION

View our full translation of the Letter of Jude.

REFERENCED RESOURCES

• God and Spiritual Beings Podcast Series
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.

SHOW MUSIC

• “Chillbop ft. Me & The Boys” by Lofi Sunday
• “Cherish ft. PAINT WITH SOUND” by Lofi Sunday
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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The Letter of Jude E3 — After the letter’s opening appeal, Jude (or Judah) begins warning corrupt members of a Jewish messianic church community who cast off restraint and live openly immoral lives. He does so with an ancient rhetorical technique found in both the Hebrew Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Jude shares three stories of rebellion in the Hebrew Bible: the spies fearful of the promised land in Numbers 13-14, the “sons of God” in Genesis 6, and the inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19. Then he draws comparisons to the corrupt church members, promising they’ll receive the same judgment. Why does Jude write this way about the moral crisis in a church? What is he trying to communicate? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore verses 5-8, unpacking the dense biblical references and what they would have meant to Jude and his audience.

FULL SHOW NOTES

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CHAPTERS

1. A Jewish Rhetorical Technique (0:00-18:10)
2. Rebellion of the Spies, Sons of God, and Sodom and Gomorrah (18:10-36:41)
3. Concluding Thoughts on the First Triad (36:41-51:54)

OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

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BIBLEPROJECT JUDE TRANSLATION

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

• The Dead Sea Scrolls (Pesharim)
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.

SHOW MUSIC

• “Fellowship” by Lofi Sunday, Cassidy Godwin
• “Peace With You ft. Oly.Lo” by Lofi Sunday
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS 

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

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The Letter of Jude E2 — In the introduction to his letter, Jude (or Judah) shares that he had hoped to write about the community’s “shared rescue” of salvation in Jesus. But urgent problems in the church forced him to send a warning instead. He calls his readers to “contend for the faith once for all handed down,” describing this faith as made up of trust in the story of Jesus and loyalty to Jesus’ way of life. But what is the threat Jude wants them to guard against, and how does he describe it? In this episode, Jon and Tim break down the introduction to the letter of Jude, revealing a multitude of Hebrew Bible hyperlinks and a method of reading Scripture as unified meditation literature.

CHAPTERS

1. Loved, Kept, and Called (0:00-13:20)
2. Contend for the Faith (13:20-21:50)
3. The Irreverent Ones (21:50-36:43)
4. The Literary Design of the Letter (36:43-44:41)

FULL SHOW NOTES

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OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

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BIBLEPROJECT JUDE TRANSLATION

View our full translation of the Letter of Jude.

REFERENCED RESOURCES

• Jude and the Relatives of Jesus in the Early Church by Richard Bauckham
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.

SHOW MUSIC

• “Faithful ft. Marc Vanparla” by Lofi Sunday
• “City Sunset ft. Marc Vanparla” by Lofi Sunday
• “family dinner” by Lofi Sunday, Cassidy Godwin
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS 

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

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