The Bible (Unmuted)
by The Bible (Unmuted) with Dr. Matthew L. Halsted
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#190: Malachi, Part 6
#190: Malachi, Part 6
About this podcast
In this podcast, author and professor Matthew Halsted helps listeners understand the Bible in light of its ancient cultural and literary context. These episodes dig deep into the world of Scripture, theology, interpretation, and religion. But don't worry: it's not all cerebral. Each episode comes with practical insights to help listeners walk away with something meaningful and applicable from a Christian worldview. Some episodes are standalone, while others are part of a longer series. Many episodes feature guests (e.g., authors and speakers) who offer their insights into a particular topic.
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- #190: Malachi, Part 6 · 35 minIn Malachi 3:1, we see the term "messenger" used twice: (1) the "my messenger" who prepares the way for God and (2) the "messenger of the covenant." Does "messenger" in both…
- #189 Malachi, Part 5 · 44 minIn this episode, Matthew finishes up the second chapter of Malachi. Here we see Malachi draw from the Torah as part of the critique against specific sinful actions taking place…
- #188 Mark Interviews Matt · 43 minIn this episode, Matt is interviewed by Mark Beuving, who is the chairman of the Board of Trustees for Eternity Bible College. Matt talks about his academic journey, his…
- #187: Malachi, Part 4 · 33 minOne aim of Malachi's prophecy is to raise awareness about the corruption of the priesthood. This is seen clearly in Mal. 2:1-9. The priestly vocation, as outlined in Deuteronomy…
- #186: The Centurion’s Faith · 16 minIn this episode, Matt discusses a passage from Matthew 8, where a centurion comes to Jesus and exhibits exemplar faith. What can we learn from the Centurion’s faith? And what can…
- #185: Don't Worry · 13 minIn Matthew 6:24-34, Jesus encourages his followers to pursue first the Kingdom of God and not to worry about temporal things. In doing so, Jesus challenges various assumptions…
- #184: Malachi, Part 3 · 51 minThis episode takes a deep dive into Mal. 1:6-14, where the priesthood is rebuked for not giving God the honor due his name. On the surface, this passage says alot, especially in…
- #183: Malachi, Part 2 · 41 minIn this episode, Matt takes a look at a strange passage: Malachi 1:2-5. It is here where the text says God loves Jacob but hates Esau. Some interpret this as a statement about…
- #182: Malachi, Part 1 · 39 minThe book of Malachi is part of the so-called "minor prophets" of the Hebrew Bible. And while it's true these books tend to be shorter than other prophetic texts (such as Isaiah)…
- #181: An Interview with Seth Hart: Evolution, Teleology, & Theology, Part 2 · 39 minIn this two-part series, Matt talks with Seth Hart (PhD, Durham University) about his research on evolution and teleology. This discussion covers a lot of ground, so you’ll want…
- #180: An Interview with Seth Hart: Evolution, Teleology, & Theology, Part 1 · 38 minIn this two-part series, Matt talks with Seth Hart (PhD, Durham University) about his research on evolution and teleology. This discussion covers a lot of ground, so you’ll want…
- #179: An Interview with Ian Paul - Interpreting Revelation, Part 2 · 23 minIn this second installment, Dr. Ian Paul addresses questions about the 144,000, the church and Israel, the socio-political implications of Revelation, and how the church is…
- #178: An Interview with Ian Paul - Interpreting Revelation, Part 1 · 50 minDr. Ian Paul joins the podcast in a two-part interview that covers key questions about how to understand the enigmatic book of Revelation. In part 1, Ian discusses how…
- #177: God, Creation, and the Wisdom of Solomon 11:21 - 12:1 · 50 minMatt discusses a passage from the Wisdom of Solomon (an apocryphal/deuterocanonical text) that has some very interesting things to say with respect to: (a) God's power, (b) God's…
- #176: What Kind of Book is the Bible? · 4 minWhen it comes to interpreting the Bible, it’s important to keep in mind that we all bring prejudgments to the text. Some prejudgments are helpful; others are not. In this…
- #175: What about Near-death Experiences (NDEs)? An Interview with Joshua Farris, Part 2 · 35 minJoshua Farris joins Matt for yet another discussion -- this time about near-death experiences (NDEs). In the previous episode, Farris discussed things having to do with the human…
- #174: What is the Soul? An Interview with Joshua Farris, Part 1 · 57 minWhat, exactly, is the soul? Is the soul different from the body? Why is having a good answer to these questions important? In this episode, Matt is joined by Dr. Joshua Farris to…
- #173: Interview with Joel Muddamalle about The Unseen Battle · 55 minMatt chat with Dr. Joel Muddamalle about his latest book, The Unseen Battle: Spiritual Warfare, the Three Rebellions, and Christ's Victory Over Dark Powers. Their conversation…
- #172: An Interview with Louis Markos on C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien - Part 2 of 2 · 49 minPart 2 of 2 In this two-part series, Matt talks with Dr. Louis Markos about C. S. Lewis, his conversion to Christianity, and how his friend, J.R.R. Tolkien, influenced his…
- #171: An Interview with Louis Markos on C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien - Part 1 of 2 · 33 minPart 1 of 2 In this two part series, Matt talks with Dr. Louis Markos about C. S. Lewis, his conversion to Christianity, and how his friend, J.R.R. Tolkien, influenced his…
