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A weekly podcast examining what the Bible says about the oneness and unity of God and about the humanity of Jesus Christ.

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Oct 29, 2020

144: Introducing the Christology in the Book of Revelation

Oct 29, 2020

29 min

The Book of Revelation has much to say about Jesus Christ's person and identity. This episode introduces the Christology of Revelation by examining how Jesus is portrayed in the opening verses of the first chapter. We note that Revelation depicts Jesus as subordinate to God, distinguished from God, and faithful to God.

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Oct 22, 2020

143: Who is the True God Revealed in John’s Apocalypse?

Oct 22, 2020

32 min

The Book of Revelation is known for its images and metaphors. This episode explores how Revelation reveals the person and identity of the true God. The most powerful image of God is that he is the one seated upon the throne. This image, which expresses the truth that God is in charge and he is ruling, is later employed within the narrative of Revelation to show that the exalted Jesus shares in God's rule. The Book of Revelation is also clear that the true God is the God of Jesus. We furthermore draw attention to the fact that the one seated upon the throne is to be the God of the intended readers.

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Oct 15, 2020

142: Individual Human Beings Expressed with Plural Forms

Oct 15, 2020

26 min

While the Hebrew concept called the "plural of majesty" described the one God with plural forms in order to heighten his excellence, what are we to make of plural forms used to describe individual human beings? This episode looks at instances in the Hebrew Bible where human individuals are portrayed with plural nouns, not unlike the plural of majesty examples. If plural forms can be used to describe human beings when it is clear that only one individual is in view, then the same conclusions should be drawn when plural forms are used for the Lord God, who is one person.

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Oct 8, 2020

141: Looking Further into God’s Plural of Majesty

Oct 8, 2020

37 min

As we continue to examine the plural of majesty, which seeks to explain how Israel's one God came to be expressed in occasional plural forms, we see that God's holiness is poetically depicted in the plural. We also explore references to God as the Creator and even as the covenant husband of Israel, which are sometimes in the plural. Lastly, we find that the plural of majesty has extended into biblical Aramaic sections of Scripture, particularly in regard to God as the Most High.

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Oct 1, 2020

140: God’s Plural of Majesty in the Psalms

Oct 1, 2020

27 min

The God revealed in the Old Testament is awesome and majestic, but this God is still a single, undivided self--one person. He is expressed in plural forms, like elohim, for intensification purposes, and this is regarded by Hebrew grammarians as the plural of majesty. This episode explores how the plural of majesty is expressed throughout the Hebrew poetry of Psalms, where plural forms indicative of intensification are observed in verbs and multiple references to God's temple dwelling.

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Sep 24, 2020

139: An Introduction to the Plural of Majesty within the Hebrew Bible

Sep 24, 2020

34 min

Does the plural form of the Hebrew noun elohim indicate that Yahweh is a plurality of persons? Hebrew grammarians call this concept the plural of majesty--namely when elohim is paired with singular verbs to indicate that God is only one person (not two or three persons). This episode introduces the plural of majesty in order to understand better the significance of plural references to God within the Hebrew Bible.

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Sep 17, 2020

138: Malachi 3:1 and the Preexistence of Jesus

Sep 17, 2020

35 min

Apologists who attempt to defend the preexistence of Jesus sometimes suggest that Malachi 3:1 proves their claim. This episode examines Malachi 3:1 to see what it says, if anything, about the preexistence of Jesus. We listen to the wisdom of biblical scholars on Malachi and consider how the New Testament authors interpret it.

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Sep 10, 2020

137: The Miller/Smith Debate on Jesus’ Preexistence - Audience Q&A

Sep 10, 2020

36 min

This episode of the Biblical Unitarian Podcast lets us tune into the never before released live Q&A that took place after my recent debate on whether Jesus Christ consciously preexisted his birth. You can listen to the debate in its entirety here: https://youtu.be/Nmg_y4q4RsQ.

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Sep 3, 2020

136: The Miller/Smith Debate on Jesus’ Preexistence - Cross-Examination and Closing Statements

Sep 3, 2020

39 min

In this episode, we get to hear the final portions of my recent debate regarding whether Jesus Christ preexisted his birth consciously. In particular, we will listen to the cross-examination and the closing statements. I also offer some insider perspective on why I chose the cross-examination question that I used as well as some thoughts on the conclusion of the debate.

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Aug 27, 2020

135: The Miller/Smith Debate on Jesus’ Preexistence - First and Second Rebuttals

Aug 27, 2020

38 min

In this episode, we listen to the next segment of my recent debate/dialogue with Mr. Eric Miller on the nature of Jesus' preexistence. Eric Miller argued that Jesus did consciously preexist his birth while I argued that Jesus came into existence at his birth. We both have a chance to offer two rebuttals, with Mr. Miller beginning and with me following afterward. I offer some insights and commentary on why I framed my two rebuttals in the manner that I did. Feel free to listen to the debate in its entirety here: https://youtu.be/Nmg_y4q4RsQ

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Aug 20, 2020

134: The Miller/Smith Debate on Jesus’ Preexistence - Opening Statements

Aug 20, 2020

34 min

In this week's episode, we will listen to the opening statements of my recent debate with Mr. Eric Miller on the nature of Jesus' preexistence. I also offer a few reflections on the debate. To listen to the entire debate, click on this link: https://youtu.be/Nmg_y4q4RsQ

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Aug 13, 2020

133: The Early Christian View of God in 1 Peter

Aug 13, 2020

40 min

The first letter of Peter offers much insight into Petrine Christianity, especially its monotheism and Christology. This episode examines how Peter regarded the God of Jesus and wrestles with difficult passages surrounding Jesus' person and preexistence.

Aug 6, 2020

132: The Early Christian View of God in Philippians

Aug 6, 2020

39 min

Philippians is the letter of Paul that many interpreters feel exhibits high Christology. What we actually find is that Paul holds a high human Christology, where the obedient king took upon the attitude of the Suffering Servant and was highly exalted afterward. Paul continues to portray his monotheism, human Christology, and his understanding of the relationship between God and Christ in terms that are consistent with second temple Judaism.

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Jul 30, 2020

131: The Early Christian View of God in Romans

Jul 30, 2020

43 min

Paul's massive letter to the Romans has much to say about monotheism, Christology, and the relationship between God and Jesus. For Paul, God continues to be one person, as expressed in the Jewish Shema. Jesus is the descendant of David and the second Adam--a human being. This episode also explores some of the trickier passages in Romans surrounding the person of Jesus and his exalted role as Lord.

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Jul 23, 2020

130: The Early Christian View of God in 2 Corinthians

Jul 23, 2020

39 min

In this episode, we examine 2 Corinthians to see how Paul understands the true God and the risen Jesus. We discuss the benediction of 2 Corinthians, which is often thought of being a reference to the Trinity. Furthermore, we examine the theology of the "rich" Jesus who became poor, asking if this is even a reference to incarnation at all. We also pay special attention to the theology of the God and Father of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Jul 16, 2020

129: The Early Christian View of God in 1 Corinthians

Jul 16, 2020

36 min

In 1 Corinthians, Paul clearly defines the Christian God to be one person, the Father alone. Jesus is the human Messiah whose death was sufficient to cover sins. The risen and exalted Jesus remains subordinate to the Father in both rank and function. Paul also details his Wisdom Christology in 1 Corinthians, and in doing so, he regards God's personified Wisdom as the type of the man Jesus Christ.

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Jul 9, 2020

128: The Early Christian View of God in Galatians

Jul 9, 2020

36 min

In this episode, we examine how God and Christ are portrayed in the early letter of Galatians. We note that Paul regards God as a single person--the Father alone. Furthermore, we observe that Jesus is the Son of God who was born of a woman and who died. God, of course, woke Jesus up from the dead. The resurrected Jesus represents believers as those who are "in Christ"—those who are represented by the anointed king Jesus.

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Jul 2, 2020

127: The Early Christian View of God in 2 Thessalonians

Jul 2, 2020

30 min

How did early Christians understand the exalted Jesus alongside the one true God of Israel in 2 Thessalonians? This episode examines the contents of this epistle to see if the Jewish God is anything other than a single person—the Father alone. We also examine how the exalted Jesus is described with titles, roles, and acts of judgment. Lastly, we consider whether the Lord Jesus Christ is "our God" in a disputed passage.

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Jun 25, 2020

126: The Early Christian View of God in 1 Thessalonians

Jun 25, 2020

37 min

In what ways did the early Christians depict God and Christ in terms of Jewish monotheism? Some scholars have argued that, in various ways, the distinction between God and Jesus was blurred by early Christians, especially Paul. This episode examines 1 Thessalonians, the earliest document in the New Testament, to determine how Paul depicted the risen Jesus in relation to the monotheistic God of Judaism. 1 Thessalonians repeatedly insists that the Father is the true God and that Jesus is the risen Christ through whom God actively works.

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Jun 18, 2020

125: The John 1:18 Show

Jun 18, 2020

33 min

John 1:18 concludes the Prologue of the Fourth Gospel (1:1-18). In doing so, John 1:18 defines the unseen God as the Father alone, thus distinguishing Jesus from God. There is also a tricky textual variant in John 1:18 that continues to divide commentators and translations. Arguments are made in favor of the "unique son" reading as the original. Lastly, the unique son who explains and reveals the unseen God defines the relationship between the two that will appear frequently in the Fourth Gospel's narrative.

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Jun 11, 2020

124: The Meaning of “Protos” in The Prologue of John (John 1:15)

Jun 11, 2020

28 min

According to John 1:15, Jesus, born months after John the Baptist, was before John. What does the Greek adjective "protos" mean in John 1:15 (and in its parallel in 1:30)? Is the Baptist saying that Jesus outranked him or that Jesus was prior to John, and if so, in what sense? This episode weighs the strengths and weaknesses of the two different meanings of the ambiguous adjective "protos." The study sets John 1:15 in the context of the Prologue (1:1-18), where Jesus is portrayed as the embodiment of God's personified word/wisdom that was in the beginning with God.

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Jun 4, 2020

123: The Meaning and Origin of "Monogenes" (John 1:14)

Jun 4, 2020

28 min

While some translations of John 1:14 have traditionally regarded Jesus as the "only-begotten," modern lexicons and grammarians are arguing that "unique" or "one of a kind" is a more accurate translation. This episode explores how the Prologue and the rest of the Gospel of John use the Greek adjective "monogenes" in regard to the human Jesus. In doing so, we focus on the meaning of the adjective and its origins within Jewish depictions of Lady Wisdom.

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May 28, 2020

122: The Embodied Logos That Pitched His Tent (John 1:14)

May 28, 2020

32 min

In John 1:14, the personified logos of God becomes flesh and "pitches his tent," evoking themes of the tabernacle and temple. In this episode, we explore the imagery of the logos "pitching his tent" within Jewish wisdom traditions. We discuss how Jesus, as a man, serves as the new temple presence in the Fourth Gospel, drawing people to himself while teaching in the physical temple. Lastly, we examine the significance of the temple's glory and its close connection to God's personified wisdom.

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May 21, 2020

121: The Origins of the Word Becoming Flesh (John 1:14)

May 21, 2020

41 min

John 1:14 indicates that the logos (God's personified speech) becomes flesh as the human being Jesus. This episode shows how the embodiment of God's personified attributes was depicted in previous portrayals of Lady Wisdom, specifically in Proverbs, Sirach, and Philo. The Prologue of the Gospel of John, which has been deeply influenced by Jewish wisdom speculation, needs to be interpreted in light of this relevant Jewish context.

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May 14, 2020

120: The Mission of the Logos in the Prologue (John 1:10-13)

May 14, 2020

40 min

The Prologue of John portrays the personified logos coming to the world and interacting with the Jewish people. Many refused to receive the logos, but some believed and became children of God. This episode explores how the logos/wisdom of God is to be understood as coming to the world in the ministry of Jesus, who summons the world to believe.

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May 7, 2020

119: John the Baptist and the Logos that Enlightens (John 1:4-8)

May 7, 2020

26 min

The Prologue of the Fourth Gospel depicts the personified logos in terms of life and light for human beings (John 1:4-5). These terms become symbolic of noteworthy narrative points that are picked up later in the Fourth Gospel. The Prologue also introduces John the Baptist and depicts him as one who testifies about the light of the world, the embodied logos, that summons humanity unto belief (John 1:6-8).

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Apr 30, 2020

118: John 1:3 & Creating Through Wisdom and Word

Apr 30, 2020

40 min

This episode focuses entirely on John 1:3 and its Jewish wisdom context. Prior to the writing of the Prologue of John, many Jews and Christians portrayed God as having created all things through his personified word/wisdom. We also explore the impact that Genesis chapter one had upon John 1:3.

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Apr 23, 2020

117: Exploring The Phrase “the Word Was God” (John 1:1)

Apr 23, 2020

24 min

This episode explores what some modern scholars are saying about the last phrase in John 1:1, "the Word was God." These specialists argue that "the Word" and "God" are clearly distinguished and that "God" is an adjectival predication for the personified Word.

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Apr 16, 2020

116: The Origins of The Johannine Logos That Was “With God” (John 1:1)

Apr 16, 2020

30 min

In this episode, we explore how portrayals of the personified word and personified wisdom of God influenced the opening line of John's Gospel, "The Word was with God" (John 1:1). We note several Jewish texts—all predating the Gospel of John—where poets depicted God alongside his word/wisdom without suggesting that these personified attributes were conscious divine persons.

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Apr 9, 2020

115: The Origins of the Johannine Logos in the Hebrew Bible

Apr 9, 2020

31 min

This episode explores the origins of the Logos from what is depicted in John chapter 1, namely, the "word" that was present in the beginning with God." We look into the Hebrew counterpart of Logos within the Old Testament, surveying its range of lexical meaning. This episode gives special attention to the passages in the Old Testament where the "word" is personified as an agent of God's creation and redemption.

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Apr 2, 2020

114: "Son of Man" Christology in the Gospel of John (Part 7 of 7)

Apr 2, 2020

29 min

As we conclude our study on the "Son of Man" sayings in the Gospel of John, we note an insistence that Jesus is a representative figure for human beings who are drawn to him. We also observe particular stress upon the fact that Jesus died fully and completely, indicating his mortality. Moreover, we discuss the hour of the Son of Man's glorification and note how this helps frame the important relationship between the true God and his human agent, Jesus.

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Mar 26, 2020

113: "Son of Man" Christology in the Gospel of John (Part 6 of 7)

Mar 26, 2020

37 min

In John chapter 9, the blind man is healed and confesses Jesus as the Son of Man. In doing so, we learn that the Son of Man is a fully-fledged human being, functioning as God's agent. Those who do not regard Jesus as the true agent of God in the passage are judged as blind and still in their sins.

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Mar 19, 2020

112: "Son of Man" Christology in the Gospel of John (Part 5)

Mar 19, 2020

33 min

In John 8:28, the Son of Man claims, "I am he." This has led to a variety of interpretations. This episode looks at three modern scholarly views of what this phrase means for our current passage and the Gospel of John as a whole.

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Mar 12, 2020

111: "Son of Man" Christology in the Gospel of John (Part 4 of 7)

Mar 12, 2020

28 min

This episode focuses on John 6:62, where the Son of Man speaks of the scandal of ascending to where he was previously. How can we take seriously the identity of the Son of Man as the human agent of God while also giving fair weight to the insistence that he is to ascend to where he was before? This episode provides a balanced interpretation worth considering. My latest book, Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John, further develops this reading with additional context of Jewish speculation concerning personified wisdom being given from heaven as "bread."

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XEotiKY2tvLAVOiIYc0Yylnl63d4zJTNMDkewIt6tcA/edit?usp=sharing

Mar 5, 2020

110: "Son of Man" Christology in the Gospel of John (Part 3)

Mar 5, 2020

36 min

In John chapter six, the narrative presents Jesus as the Son of Man who is the bread of life. In doing so, Jesus is portrayed as a human being in the strongest possible terms. However, the Son of Man's flesh is also depicted as coming down out of heaven, arguably as a reference to Logos Christology and Wisdom Christology.

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Feb 27, 2020

109: "Son of Man" Christology in the Gospel of John (Part 2)

Feb 27, 2020

21 min

As we continue to explore the Fourth Gospel's depiction of Jesus as the Son of Man, we observe that this human being is to be the object of a believer's faith. We also note that the Son of Man is authorized to exercise divine prerogatives, specifically, to give eternal life and to execute judgment.

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E0cM44wCYWOK0D58X3060OwEjKJvAd3HIjMWHaXqkRk/edit?usp=sharing

Feb 20, 2020

108: Introducing "Son of Man" Christology in the Gospel of John

Feb 20, 2020

36 min

The Gospel of John has many "Son of Man" sayings that are not located in the previous three Gospels. In this episode, we explore the Son of Man who acts as the ladder between the open heavens and those on earth. We also explore how this authorized human being functions as an exclusive revealer of the things of heaven while remaining an actual human being.

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Feb 13, 2020

107: Luke’s "Son of Man" Christology

Feb 13, 2020

26 min

In this episode, we explore the Gospel of Luke and its understanding of Jesus' favorite self-reference, the Son of Man. We discuss passages where Jesus is the human representative of the suffering people of God, both past and present, and depictions of the Son of Man as personified wisdom's embodiment and as the mortal one who died and rose.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mRHPeGKlovgOAnYyZIshZmd3OK7mP9WL-Udug1Iy8yQ/edit?usp=sharing

Feb 6, 2020

106: A Further Look at Matthew’s "Son of Man" Christology

Feb 6, 2020

30 min

As we continue our study through the Gospel of Matthew to better understand the Christological significance of Jesus' favorite self-reference, "the Son of Man," we encounter passages where the Son of Man possesses authority over the angels, the right to rule as a king, and the role of judge. We also observe that Jesus calls other human beings his "brothers," which further indicates that the Son of Man is an authentic member of the human race.

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KroDeHvxftGtuq_5cXNbOEdqK5AA8vV0FPXot-8t22A/edit?usp=sharing

Jan 30, 2020

105: An Introduction to Matthew’s "Son of Man" Christology

Jan 30, 2020

26 min

The Gospel of Matthew has additional sayings about the Son of Man that are absent from the Gospel of Mark. In this episode, we begin to explore these sayings in Matthew, where the Son of Man is a rejected figure, a figure who "comes," one who speaks in terms of Lady Wisdom, and who is greater than Jonah and Solomon. Matthew illustrates his Christology in terms of Jesus as a high-ranking human Messiah.

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UTfqwZR7xKa-kmJrafyeFVgQgyx-kHKYPGlnPGGkqDc/edit?usp=sharing

Jan 23, 2020

104: The Trial of the "Son of Man" in Mark

Jan 23, 2020

32 min

In the final "Son of Man" story within the Gospel of Mark, Jesus stands before the High Priest in a trial regarding Jesus' temple actions and claims to be the Messiah. The messianic secret is finally revealed to Israel's leadership, but Jesus' claim to being the human Son of Man possessing authority from God results in being sentenced to death.

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PS0rc8DrEepCldF6t8ph_NgA-2H60pjhq5AiHw-Q3YA/edit?usp=sharing

Jan 16, 2020

103: The Predicted Death of Mark’s "Son of Man"

Jan 16, 2020

23 min

In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus says that the demise of the Son of Man is predicted in Scripture. However, there are no passages within the Hebrew Bible that talk about the suffering and death of a "son of man" figure. This episode explores the possibility that Daniel chapter 7 was the passage Jesus had in mind, a conclusion with important implications for the Christology of the title "Son of Man" in Mark.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17kE2Uv1l1UnYSDJU1ahsDL2VfMJzyS_CErrIWzCQL6k/edit?usp=sharing

Jan 9, 2020

102: Mark’s "Son of Man" Revealed in the Olivet Discourse

Jan 9, 2020

18 min

In Mark chapter 13, Jesus gives the Olivet Discourse, which tells of a coming tribulation that will face the people of God. What most readers miss is that Mark portrays the events surrounding the betrayal, suffering, and death of the Son of Man with much of the same language used in Mark 13. This episode explores the relevance of the Son of Man representing the suffering people of God and how this strengthens the argument that the Son of Man is a human being.

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bvczQ5DLuuQ849r-TaIPw6YItUDD9EkGZamIjabeoN4/edit?usp=sharing

Jan 2, 2020

101: Mark’s "Son of Man" Bearing the Father’s Glory

Jan 2, 2020

20 min

The Gospel of Mark portrays the Son of Man returning with God's glory to act as judge. What are we to make of the Son of Man who performs God's role of judge and bears God's glory? Do these descriptions make Jesus divine, or are they indicators that God has empowered Jesus as an exceptional human agent of the true God? This episode explores these points within the depiction of the Son of Man in Mark 8:38.

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/11cv1yatwOO5k5QL7MseMLUSqZeWfR9SbHy1kcEu9AZQ/edit?usp=sharing

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Dec 26, 2019

100: Mark’s Suffering and Dying "Son of Man"

Dec 26, 2019

21 min

The vocation of "Christ" in Mark's Gospel is unpacked as the Son of Man who will be rejected and killed. This episode explores how this expansion of the role belonging to Israel's Messiah, precisely as an authorized human being, contributes to Mark's Christology and discipleship.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vq0TU1RYS-ND_YimzXEpVPSEm84luOzq5I6qAlSD0BQ/edit?usp=sharing

Dec 19, 2019

099: Mark’s "Son of Man" Who Has Authority on the Sabbath

Dec 19, 2019

17 min

In the conflict story of Jesus' authority on the Sabbath, the title "Son of Man" is again referenced in Mark's Gospel. This episode explores what Jesus means by this title and how it makes the most sense as a reference to a special human agent of the true God who bears considerable authority.

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/14hCH_ya2F47PVsgM_JvLEAIYHdqfSMXZvm7zODdmBhc/edit?usp=sharing

Dec 12, 2019

098: Mark’s "Son of Man" Who Forgives Sins

Dec 12, 2019

23 min

Mark's Gospel depicts the very first occurrence of Jesus claiming to be the Son of Man in a conflict story regarding whether Jesus can forgive sins, a feat typically reserved for God alone. This episode explores how Jesus is portrayed as the authorized Son of Man as a window into the high human christology of Mark.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UkYhRoaD3oq0wH2pq-tQO03Iimai5Rp2EMjWKzxMhU0/edit?usp=sharing

Dec 5, 2019

097: The "Son of Man" According to Daniel

Dec 5, 2019

28 min

It seems clear that Jesus Christ drew heavily on the depiction of the "one like a son of man" in Daniel 7:13. What are we to make of this enigmatic figure? This episode seeks to understand what can be reasonably known about Daniel's "son of man" and speculate on what significance Jesus might have drawn from its imagery.

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/13iUwU-xxMJT-sawAVI0eWQKdh4d7C1PN0TZmV0kVZKg/edit?usp=sharing

Nov 28, 2019

096: Origins of the Phrase "Son of Man"

Nov 28, 2019

23 min

Jesus used the phrase "Son of Man" of himself more frequently than any other title. What was it about this phrase that was so important to Jesus? This episode seeks to explore the origins of the phrase by looking at its appearances within the Hebrew Bible. We conclude that a "son of man" casually indicates a mortal human being.

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/148LDkFSSssS52i1CA1lEldn5NTZtzR4L38IyVwI2BqU/edit?usp=sharing

Nov 21, 2019

095: Is Matthew 28:19 Corrupted Scripture?

Nov 21, 2019

27 min

Is the reference to baptism "in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit" in Matt 28:19 authentic Scripture? Many argue today that this verse has been tampered with and is now corrupt. This episode seeks to ascertain the details surrounding Matt 28:19 and its original meaning (how the author intended it to be understood).

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FgPIs3qr3abWAUf3UE2F7hQ4nvAaB_8ziUqqIxSB2Co/edit?usp=sharing