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Isaiah | Questions on God’s mercy & wrath, what makes Isaiah worthy to be a prophet, and literal and ironic interpretations throughout the book | with Dr. Matthew Lynch

In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Isaiah with questions centered around how God’s wrath and mercy can co-exist, what makes Isaiah worthy to be called a prophet, and how we should interpret certain parts of the book (literally or ironically). Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Matthew Lynch to get your questions answered!
 
To check out some of Dr. Lynch’s resources, visit: https://hebraicthought.org/authors/dr-matthew-lynch/
 
Resources referenced in this podcast include:
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II Kings | Questions on Elisha, the Shunammite Woman, Naaman, and Jehu | with Dr. David Lamb

In this episode, we will discuss the Book of II Kings with questions centered around Elisha, the Shunammite Woman, Naaman, and Jehu. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. David Lamb to get your questions answered!
 
To check out all the resources that Dr. Lamb references in this podcast, visit: https://davidtlamb.com/

I Kings | Questions on the overall message of I & II Kings, the Temple furnishings, Ahab, and Elijah | with Dr. Lamb

In this episode, we will discuss the Book of I Kings with questions centered around the overall message of I & II Kings, the Temple furnishings, Ahab, and Elijah. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. David Lamb to get your questions answered!
 
To check out all the resources that Dr. Lamb references in this podcast, visit: https://davidtlamb.com/

I & II Samuel | Questions centered around if mediums and psychics are real, why Uzzah was struck down, and David’s sins and punishments | with Dr. Long

In this episode, we will discuss the Books of I & II Samuel with questions centered around if mediums and psychics are real, why Uzzah was struck down, and David’s sins and punishments. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Phil Long to get your questions answered!

I & II Samuel | Questions on whether it was wrong for the Israelites to ask for a king, why Saul was rejected and David wasn’t, and David and Jonathan’s relationship | with Dr. Long

In this episode, we will discuss the Books of I & II Samuel with questions centered around whether it was wrong for the Israelites to ask for a king, why Saul was rejected and David wasn’t, and David and Jonathan’s relationship. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Phil Long to get your questions answered!
 
Check out resources by Dr. Long:
1 and 2 Samuel: An Introduction and Commentary
The Art of Biblical History
A Biblical History of Israel
The Reign and Rejection of King Saul

Joshua & Judges | Questions on Joshua’s last speech, Jephthah’s terrible decision, and the concubine who suffered greatly | with Dr. Lynch and Dr. Knight

In this episode, we will discuss the Books of Joshua and Judges with questions centered around Joshua’s last speech, Jephthah’s terrible decision, and the concubine who suffered greatly. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Matthew Lynch and Dr. Michelle Knight to get your questions answered!

Joshua & Judges | Questions on Rahab, Achan, Deborah, and the Angel of the Lord | with Dr. Lynch and Dr. Knight

In this episode, we will discuss the Books of Joshua and Judges with questions centered around key characters in the narrative such as Rahab, Achan, Deborah, and the Angel of the Lord. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Matthew Lynch and Dr. Michelle Knight to get your questions answered!

Deuteronomy | Questions on holy war and Deut. 32 | with Dr. Ronn Johnson

In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Deuteronomy with questions centered around the concept of holy war and various questions about Deuteronomy 32. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Ronn Johnson to get your questions answered!

Deuteronomy | Questions on giants, laws, and the Shema | with Dr. Ronn Johnson

In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Deuteronomy with questions centered around the mention of giants, the difference in the laws presented here versus what is presented in Leviticus and Numbers, and the importance of the Shema. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Ronn Johnson to get your questions answered!

Numbers | Questions on Korah, the tithe and Moses' mistake | with Dr. Dru Johnson

In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Numbers with questions centered around the story of Korah, the tithe that the Israelites were instructed to give, and Moses' big mistake. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Dru Johnson to get your questions answered!