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JC Schroeder
Welcome to Bite Size Seminary, a podcast where we discuss issues in biblical studies, theology, ministry engagement, and following Jesus. New episodes every other week will dive into the biblical text, discuss resources, book reviews, and interviews. It's hosted by JC Schroeder, an instructor at The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism and a ThM student at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.
In this video JC Schroeder reviews the "The Beatitudes through the Ages" by Rebekah Eklund published by Eerdmans in 2021. This is one of the most helpful books to understand the Beatitudes. This is a go to resource for sermon preparation, research, or just to have the Beatitudes explained.
Works Cited:
Rebekah Eklund, The Beatitudes through the Ages (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2021)
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
3:15 What is this books about?
9:58 Who is this book for?
11:38 Observations/Pros
17:38 Questions/Cons
19:48 Conclusion
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In this video, JC Schroeder looks at the Greek text of the first Beatitude, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs in the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:3 and Luke 6:20).
Works Cited:
Rebekah Eklund, The Beatitudes through the Ages (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2021).
Wesley G. Olmstead, Matthew 1-14: A Handbook on the Greek Text, Baylor Handbook on the Greek New Testament (Waco: Baylor University Press, 2019).
Jonathan T. Pennington, The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: A Theological Commentary (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2017).
Charles L. Quarles, Matthew, Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament (Nashville: B&H Academic, 2017).
Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:38 "Blessed"
5:21 "the poor in spirit"
7:41 "for theirs is the kingdom of heaven"
10:56 "theirs"
12:46 "kingdom of heaven"
17:03 Comparison with Luke 6:20
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In this video, JC Schroeder describes how biblical Greek asks yes or no questions. Numbers 12:2 from the Septuagint (LXX) is a great example of both uses. Then he compares this with the Hebrew Masoretic Text of the verse.
Works Cited:
BDF §426-427
CGCG §38.7-8
HALOT s.v. רַק iv.
Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:29 English Questions
1:43 Greek Questions
3:24 Numbers 12:2 LXX
8:28 Numbers 12:2 MT
11:53 Conclusion
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In this episode, JC Schroeder describes how the introduction and conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 is so important. The introduction and conclusion act as an interpretive lens for reading the Jesus’ Sermon. Some of the connections Matthew makes are subtle, so he points these out from the Greek New Testament text.
Works Cited:
Richard B. Hays, Echoes of Scripture in the Gospels (Waco: Baylor University Press, 2017), 144.
Ulrich Luz, Matthew 1-7, Hermeneia (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2007), 182.
Scot McKnight, Sermon on the Mount, Story of God Commentary (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2013), 24.
Charles L. Quarles, Matthew, Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament (Nashville: B&H Academic, 2017), 49.
Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:06 Sermon on the Mount Introduction and Connections
9:35 Sermon on the Mount Conclusion and Connections
19:11 Implications - Why This is Important
21:21 Conclusion
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Psalm 146 describes why we should praise God and challenges our tendencies to praise other things.
This sermon was originally preached at South Branch Bible Fellowship in NJ on 4/14/24.
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We can get caught thinking that preaching or teaching is a burden, but really we should view it as a joy and privilege to share the Word of God.
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Reading and applying the Bible can be hard. JC Schroeder shares three keys for studying and applying the Bible well. These keys act like ground rules to our interpretation. They will provide a richer and more productive reading and application of Scripture.
⏰ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:31 Key #1
3:56 Key #2
7:57 Key #3
10:34 Conclusion
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In this video JC Schroeder reads and breaks down the first verse of the Bible, Genesis 1:1, in both Hebrew and Greek from the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Septuagint.
đź“š Citations
- Barry Bandstra, Genesis 1:1-11, Baylor Handbook on the Hebrew Bible (Waco: Baylor University Press, 2008) 42-43.
- Hebrew text from Elliger, K. and W. Rudolf, eds. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1977.
- Greek text from Rahlfs, Alfred and Robert Hanhart, eds. Septuaginta: Id est Vetus Testamentum graece iuxta LXX interpretes, corr. ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2006.
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How much did a New Testament letter cost in the first century? JC Schroeder shows the surprising cost for Paul's letters in the New Testament.
đź“š Citations
- New Testament letter cost from E. Randolph Richards, "When is a Letter Not a Letter?: Paul, Cicero, and Seneca as Letter Writers" in Paul and the Giants of Philosophy: Reading the Apostle in Greco-Roman Context, ed. Joseph R. Dodson and David E. Briones (Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2019) 88-89.
- Image of New Testament Manuscript of Ephesians 1:1-11 P46. "P.Mich.inv. 6238; Recto". https://quod.lib.umich.edu/a/apis/x-3595/6238_146.tif. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed November 14, 2023.
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You want to read the Bible in Hebrew, but you also want to do it really, really well...like a professor. Matthew Delany from Hebrew Bible Insights joins JC Schroeder to talk about why Christian’s should learn Hebrew and how it affects the spiritual life. He also drops some awesome helps for learning Hebrew.
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Since the Bible was originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, there is naturally a linguistic gap between those languages and our own. Word studies is one helpful way to bridge that gap. But in order to do this we need to know what are the best tools for the task. In this episode, JC Schroeder shares his favorite books for doing biblical word studies.
⏰ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:06 Basic Resources
4:11 Theological Dictionaries
8:13 Technical Dictionaries
13:01 Extra-Biblical Dictionaries
14:22 Bonus Resources
14:54 Conclusion
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Paradoxically, seminary and Bible college can be places where your spiritual life can grow cold. But it doesn’t have to be this way. JC Schroeder shares two practices to thrive spiritually while in school.
⏰ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:11 Practice #1
5:36 Practice #2
9:37 Conclusion
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Mathis and Parnell, How to Stay Christian in SeminaryZacharias and Forrest, Surviving and Thriving in Seminary-------
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In this episode JC Schroeder talks about how looking at the historical-cultural context of Scripture can help open up the Bible for us and our sermons. It helps us to see the connections and distinctions between the world of the Bible and the Bible itself. Having this material in our sermons can help to clarify the text and lead to greater love and transformation.
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John Walton, Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament
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In this episode JC Schroeder talks with Dr. Max Botner about his new book Beyond the Greek New Testament: Advanced Readings for Students of Biblical Studies published by Baker Academic. They talk about theological education, how to communicate that with others, as well as some tips and tricks for learning and advancing in Greek.
⏰ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:55 Who is Dr. Max Botner?
5:03 The Center for Bible Study and Online Theological Education
11:33 Why Go Beyond the Greek New Testament and the Problem of Learning the Biblical Languages
20:38 What Makes This Book Unique?
29:27 Tips for Learning Greek
39:22 Conclusion
đź“š Dr. Botner's Resources
Beyond the Greek New Testament By Dr. Max Botner: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/beyond-the-greek-new-testament/409900
The Center for Bible Study YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.maxbotner/featured
On the Way Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-way/id1674692806
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There are two dangers we can fall into when studying the Bible. Depending on our personalities or backgrounds, we may be more prone to one or the other. We want more Bible, but if we don’t read the Bible the way it’s intended, that’s when we get into trouble. So let’s talk about these two dangers so we can hear the voice of God in Scripture.
⏰ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:33 Danger #1
4:27 Danger #2
8:35 Conclusion
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Ever wished for a tool that could unlock the deep cultural context of the Bible for you?Â
In order to read the Bible well and not import our own ideas into Scripture, we need to know about the world of the Bible or the historical-cultural context. In this episode, I share some of the best resources and tools to help us better understand the background to the Bible.Â
0:00 Introduction
0:58 Study Bibles
2:08 Background Commentaries
3:59 Overviews
6:50 Primary Source Reader
7:23 Atlas
8:11 Conclusion
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It is nothing new that Christians disagree about theology and how to interpret Scripture. But why does this happen? If we don’t assess our disagreements, our debates will only devolve. In this episode I review When Doctrine Divides the People of God: An Evangelical Approach to Theological Diversity by Rhyne Putman. It’s published by Crossway in 2020. This book is a helpful guide for thinking through the causes of theological disagreements in the church and helps to chart a course toward understanding and productive relationship. If you’re looking for a resource that will explain the factors that may contribute to these debates and how to move forward, this is a book definitely worth your time.
0:00 Introduction
1:31 Overview
9:09 Pros
10:21 Cons
When Doctrine Divides the People of God by Rhyne Putman
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If we stop reading, we stop learning. And if we stop learning, then we stop ministering effectively. If we’re going to pour into others, we need to be poured into as well. Reading is an important tool toward fostering longevity in ministry and avoiding burnout. But reading is not just about reading more books but the right ones, good books.Â
0:00 - The Importance of Reading to Ministry
3:37 - Types of Books to Read
9:35 - Conclusion
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Struggling to share your faith with others? Discover the seven C's for authentically communicating your faith in this episode. I discuss how to engage in genuine conversations without confrontation while keeping Christ at the center. I explore how to be good neighbors and friends through honest and open dialogue while making Christianity intellectually and emotionally compelling. Our goal is to invite others into a relationship with Christ, not just win an argument. Evangelism is hard. But these seven C's make it a bit easier and more authentic.
0:00 Introduction
0:37 1 Conversation
1:29 2 Curiosity
2:30 3 Conviction
3:38 4 Compassion
5:39 5 Christ
6:41 6 Candid
8:32 7 Compelling
9:23 Conclusion
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Have you ever wanted to learn to read the New Testament in Greek but didn't know where to start? In this episode I share 4 reasons why my favorite is Reading Koine Greek by Rodney Decker along with 2 negatives about the book. The book's streamlined morphology and use of the "4 quad chart" helps unlock Greek morphology. So if you're looking to learn or review Greek, this episode has a book for you!
0:00 Introduction
0:36 Reason #1 - Streamlined Morphology
2:45 Reason #2 - Up To Date
3:43 Reason #3 - Thorough Explanations
6:24 Reason #4 - Other Greek Texts
7:01 Con #1 - Workbook
7:49 Con #2 - Length
8:37 Conclusion
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God is very interested in our happiness and flourishing. Psalm 1 talks about how and where we can find the good life and true happiness.
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The world is full of chaos and complexity. As we navigate life, we need the knowledge and skill to live well. We need wisdom. The book of Proverbs was written to fill that need. In it we’ll find not only our need for wisdom but also where to find wisdom. So in this episode we’re going to talk about how to read the book of Proverbs.
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⏰ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:12 The Genre of Proverbs
6:41 The Writing and Ancient Near Eastern Influences of Proverbs
10:26 The Structure of Proverbs
11:33 What is Wisdom?
17:28 Wisdom as a Paradigm for Proverbs (Proverbs 9)
20:48 Conclusion
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When we read of the biblical commands to praise God, is this because God is egotistical or a narcissist? How should we understand the praise psalms found in the book of Psalms? In this video I talk about God's character and the real function of praise. The Bible reveals a God who is not self-absorbed but one who is beautiful, loves, and serves.
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⏰ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
2:10 The Character of God
7:58 The Question of the Praise Psalms
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Why are there four Gospels in the Bible? How do we read these together? I share two simple approaches to reading the Gospels that helps us to read them well.
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0:00 Introduction
1:04 Vertical Reading
3:37 Horizontal Reading
7:13 Conclusion
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Learning biblical Hebrew can be pretty hard at times, and sometimes you just need the right tools. So I want to share 3 tools for learning biblical Hebrew that for me were life saving. And I think, they may be for you too. These help with Hebrew morphology and vocabulary.
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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:34 1 - Biblical Hebrew Laminated Sheet
2:25 2 - Quizlet
3:57 3 - Parse It App
5:12 Conclusion
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There are approximately 31,102 verses in the Bible, and yet the shortest verse is perhaps one of the most profound and beautiful though often overlooked and misunderstood. It frequently acts for us more as a piece of trivia (it even has its own Wikipedia page!). But we don’t give much thought to its meaning and significance. So in this video, I want to talk about the shortest verse in the Bible, John 11:35, and why it really matters for us.
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The book of Revelation is a hard book to understand. It’s filled with striking and vivid imagery. It’s also a book that has captured our attention more than most books in the New Testament. But with all this attention, we struggle to know how to read it and read it well. In this video, I have 4 tips for how to read Revelation well.
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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:22 - Tip 1 - Don't Practice Newspaper Eschatology
2:52 - Tip 2 - Don't Deny the Return of Christ
3:48 - Tip 3 - Understand the Genre of Revelation
5:13 - Prophecy
7:12 - Letter
9:15 - Apocalypse
11:20 - Tip 4 - Focus On Communicative Intent
12:42 - Conclusion
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You want to improve your Biblical Hebrew, but you need help. These 6 books are great resources to help you level up your your Hebrew.
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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:22 - "A Workbook for Intermediate Hebrew" by Chisholm
1:36 - "A Guide to Biblical Hebrew" by Arnold and Choi
2:07 - "A Student's Vocabulary for Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic" by Mitchel
3:02 - "Baylor Handbook on the Hebrew Bible" series
3:47 - "Daily Scriptures" by Cerone and Fisher
4:26 - "Advances in the Study of Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic" by Noonan
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You want to be a better person. You want to lead a successful, productive life. But what does that even mean or look like? And how should a Christian process this conversation? Let’s talk about a Christian vision for a successful life.
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⏰ Timestamps:
0:26 - Introduction
2:04 - Thesis
2:59 - Success and Identity
9:25 - Hustle Culture and the Church
11:10 - The Story and Logic of the Gospel
17:39 - Holy Ambition
19:27 - What About Sin?
21:32 - Reminder and Call to Faithfulness
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Ep. 7 - "A Beginner's Guide to New Testament Studies" with Dr. Nijay Gupta
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At times it feels as if God is not present or is not concerned with us and our troubles. But he does care. Hebrews 2:16-18 shows the extent of his concern and care for us.
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In this episode I talk about the power and problem of habit (or spiritual disciples) in regards to our spiritual lives. And then at the end I talk about some practical thoughts on how to cultivate habit.
⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:33 - The Power of Habit
12:29 - The Problem of Habit
15:10 - Cultivating Habit
18:21 - Conclusion
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Ep. 28 - Are We Devoted to Prayer?
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Can we talk about prayer for a minute? In this episode I talk about “are we devoted to prayer?” With that I want to talk about our attitude toward prayer as well as some actionable steps to help us with our prayer lives.
⏰ Timestamps:
0:33 - Attitude Toward Prayer
4:51 - Actions for Prayer
11:01 - Conclusion
đź“š Resources:
Ep. 4 - Paul's Creative Prayer Life
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In this episode, I talk about a verse that I think I've been misreading for years. That verse is Philippians 2:21 and it says, " For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus." But what are the things of Christ Jesus? I share some thoughts that I have about this passage and new perspective on what this verse is talking about and really what are "the things of Christ."
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Preachers have responsibilities in preaching Scripture. But what about the rest of us? Are we just off the hook and all the responsibility is on the preacher? In this episode, I turn the attention from the pulpit to the pew, and I discuss the ethics or listening to a sermon.
📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/26-the-ethics-of-listening-to-a-sermon
⏰ Timestamps:
0:47 – Germ of the Idea and the Role of the Listener
3:10 – Attitudes to Cultivate
8:07 – Listening to a “Good” Sermon
12:47 – Listening to a “Bad” Sermon
18:32 – Conclusion
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Ep. 23 – The Ethics of Preaching
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There are so many different things to pay attention to when studying the Bible, and one of the most important ones is the historical, cultural context. In this episode, we discuss what this even is, some differing approaches to it, why it’s important, and how we understand it.
📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/25-what-is-historical-cultural-context
⏰ Timestamps:
0:33 – Presuppositions
2:39 – The Why of the Historical, Cultural Context
6:43 – The How of the Historical, Cultural Context
9:31 – Differing Approaches to Historical, Cultural Context
13:49 – What about…?
16:12 – Tools for the Historical, Cultural Context
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In today's episode, I talk about at a simple Bible reading strategy that can pay huge dividends in unlocking Scripture. That strategy is to focus in and focus out while reading Scripture. And then we'll illustrate that by looking at one particular passage, Mark 9:14-29.
📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/24-focus-in-focus-out-a-simple-reading-strategy
⏰ Timestamps:
0:36 – Introduction
3:27– Different Focal Lengths While Reading Scripture
6:36 – An Illustration from Mark 9:14-29
15:41 – A Challenge
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In today’s episode, I talk about some aspects of preaching that don’t get discussed enough, the ethics of preaching. And I have 5 ethical issues in mind. Keeping these things in mind will help our preaching and teaching in terms of our practice and attitude.
📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/23-the-ethics-of-preaching
⏰ Timestamps:
0:35 – Introduction and Disclaimers
2:06 – #1 Performance or Ministry?
4:19 – #2 Compassion for the Audience
8:25 – #3 Balance of a Sermon
10:21 – #4 Plagiarism and Preaching
14:10 – #5 Using Greek and Hebrew in Preaching
19:19 – Conclusion
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In this episode I review Jeannine K. Brown’s The Gospels as Stories: A Narrative Approach to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John published by Baker Academic. She teaches how to the read the Gospels as whole documents, how they were intended to be read. The approach advocated in this book unlocks so much in Scripture.
📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/22-the-gospels-as-stories-by-jeannine-brown-book-review
⏰ Timestamps:
0:58 – Overview of Book
2:32 – Structure of Book
6:41 – Chapter 1 – Narrative Criticism
8:39 – Chap. 2-3 – Plot and Plotting
11:02 – Chap. 4-5 – Character and Characterization
13:19 – Chap. 6-7 – Intertextuality
15:27 – Chap. 8-9 – Narrative Theology
17:00 – Chap. 10 – Conclusion
17:45 – Conclusion
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The Gospels as Stories by Jeannine K. Brown
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In this episode I review Rebekah Eklund’s Practicing Lament published by Cascade Books. She argues that the whole Bible is filled with laments and yet it is a genre that the church has little familiarity with. But God has given the laments of Scripture as a path forward through pain and suffering in order for him to bring healing.
📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/21-practicing-lament-by-rebekah-eklund-book-review
⏰ Timestamps:
0:36 – Introduction
4:06 – What are Laments? Introduction and Chapter 1
6:33 – Jesus Wept – Chapter 2
9:32 – Your Kingdom Come – Chapter 3
12:26 – Penitence and Protest – Chapter 4
14:19 – Lord Teach Us to Mourn – Chapter 5
17:10 – Conclusion
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Practicing Lament by Rebekah Eklund
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In this episode, Angie Baughman, from the Steady On podcast, joins me to talk about her beautiful testimony of God’s transforming work in her life through some tragic events. Angie has so much to share and this is a wonderful conversation and was a real joy for me.
Check out her podcast Steady On!
📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/20-identity-shame-and-healing-with-angie-baughman
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Angie’s Resources and Steady On Podcast: https://linktr.ee/livesteadyon
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Do you want to learn Greek or Hebrew but don’t know where to start? Then this episode is for you! It covers some of the best resources to consider when learning the biblical languages.
Be sure to check out my YouTube channel Bite Size Greek & Hebrew for quick videos for learning the biblical languages.
📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/19-best-books-for-learning-greek-and-hebrew
⏰ Timestamps:
0:31 Introduction
1:42 Greek Resources
10:26 Hebrew Resources
19:45 Tips for Learning the Biblical Languages
20:59 A Word about Learning the Biblical Languages
24:11 Outro
đź“š Resources:
Bite Size Greek & Hebrew videos
Ep. 9 - "The Rewards of Learning Greek and Hebrew" with Dr. Catherine H. McDowell
Reading Koine Greek by Rodney J. Decker
Beginning with New Testament Greek by Benjamin Merkle and Rob Plumber
Learning Biblical Hebrew by Karl Kutz and Rebekah Josberger
Basics of Biblical Hebrew by Gary Pratico and Miles Van Pelt
Greek for Life by Benjamin Merkle and Rob Plumber
Hebrew for Life by Adam Howel, Benjamin Merkle, and Rob Plumber
Aleph with Beth Hebrew videos
Biblingo
The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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Are we missing any books from the New Testament? Should the Gnostic gospels be included? In this episode JC Schroeder talks about what these texts are and why we have the New Testament the way we do.
📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/18-are-we-missing-books-from-the-new-testament
Be sure to check out the previous episodes on the Old Testament: Part 1 and Part 2
⏰ Timestamps:
0:54 Introduction
2:00 Concepts About Canon
4:29 New Covenant, New Scripture
6:20 New Prophets
7:48 Evidence from the New Testament About the Canon
13:21 Is There Diversity in Early Christianity?
17:37 3 Types of Books in Early Christianity
19:50 Gnostic Gospels?
24:58 Why Does the Canon Matter?
26:38 Outro
đź“š Resources:
The Heresy of Orthodoxy by Andreas J. Kostenberger and Michael J. Kruger
Michael Kruger, “10 Basic Facts about the NT Canon that Every Christian Should Memorize”
D. A. Carson, “Approaching the Bible” in Collected Writings on ScriptureThe Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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Part 2! In today’s episode we finish our discussion on the Old Testament canon. Here we deal with the extent and closing of the canon, as well as the question of the inclusion or exclusion of the Apocrypha. Be sure to check out part 1 about the Old Testament canon foundations as well with Episode 16.
📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/17-do-we-have-the-right-books-in-the-old-testament-part-2
⏰ Timestamps:
1:02 Scripture Continues and the Canonical Umbrella
5:05 The Closing of the Canon
7:47 A Jewish Perspective from Josephus
10:17 New Testament Evidence
13:40 New Covenant = New Scripture
14:44 Conclusion
16:02 Outro
đź“š Resources:
Stephen G. Dempster, “The Old Testament Canon, Josephus, and Cognitive Environment” in The Enduring Authority of the Christian Scriptures, edited by D. A. Carson
The Heresy of Orthodoxy by Andreas J. Kostenberger and Michael J. Kruger
The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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In today's episode, we're going to talk about a page in the Bible that we don't really give much thought about, but it's actually super controversial. That page: the table of contents. Is this list at the front of the Bible, right? Are we missing anything? Do we have too much? In today's episode, we're going to talk about if we have the right books in the Bible. This episode today is going to be part one where we focus primarily on the Old Testament or the Hebrew Bible.
📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/16-do-we-have-the-right-books-in-the-old-testament-part-1
⏰ Timestamps:
0:57 Introduction
1:57 Definitions and Foundations
8:37 Where Does the Idea of Scripture and Canon Come From?
17:28 Outro
đź“š Resources:
The Heresy of Orthodoxy by Andreas J. Kostenberger and Michael J. Kruger
The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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Do you ever struggle with prayer? Or with your relationship with the Lord? Well, then you’re going to really appreciate today’s episode. Scott DeGroff joins JC Schroeder to talk about how to pray as well as the upcoming North American Week of Prayer. You are really going to love Scott’s love, heart, and passion for the Lord and the church.
📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/ 15-how-to-pray-and-the-north-american-week-of-prayer-with-scott-degroff
⏰ Timestamps:
0:40 Introduction
3:27 How to Pray
15:52 The North American Week of Prayer
26:48 Conclusion
27:36 Outro
đź“š Resources:
https://www.naweekofprayer.com
https://www.facebook.com/naweekofprayer
The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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There are a lot of resources to help learn how to study the Bible. But which ones? In this episode JC Schroeder discusses his favorite books, from entry level to more detailed resources. He weighs their pros and cons as well as some honorable mentions.
📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/14-my-favorite-books-on-how-to-study-the-bible
⏰ Timestamps:
0:31 Introduction
1:59 Entry Level
5:28 Introduction Level
11:44 Intermediate Level
17:13 Advanced Level
17:53 Conclusion
đź“š Resources:
Living by the Book by Howard Hendricks and William Hendricks
Grasping God’s Word by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays
How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart
Basic Bible Interpretation by Roy Zuck
Scripture as Communication by Jeannine Brown
New Testament Exegesis by Gordon Fee
Exegetical Fallacies by D. A. Carson
Is There Meaning in This Text? By Kevin J. Vanhoozer
The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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The world of the New Testament, its values and structures shape the message of the New Testament. In this episode JC Schroeder discusses three cultural values in the Greco-Roman world that shapes the New Testament. God uses, reframes, and infuses these concepts with the gospel. By understanding the world of the New Testament better we better see the beauty of God’s actions and message.
📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at http://bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/13-the-world-of-the-new-testament
⏰ Timestamps:
0:28 Introduction
1:31 Honor and Shame
9:53 Family and Kin
14:28 Patron-Client Relationships
17:25 Conclusion
18:08 Outro
đź“š Resources:
Honor, Patronage, Kinship, and Purity by David A. deSilva
The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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Are you frustrated by or confused about who the Pharisees or Sadducees were? You’re not alone! JC Schroeder walks though how these different groups within first century Judaism shared a lot of core beliefs, but they also diverge in some significant ways. This episode looks at how these groups help us better understand Jesus and the Gospels.
📄 You can read a complete transcript of today’s at https://www.bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/12-pharisees-sadducees-essenes-oh-my
⏰ Timestamps:
1:12 Introduction
2:31 Five Points of Unity in Ancient Judaism
8:54 Diversity within Ancient Judaism
12:02 The Pharisees
17:24 The Sadducees
20:56 The Essenes
23:08 3 Groups in Contrast with Jesus
24:26 Outro
đź“š Resources:
Reading the New Testament as Christian Scripture by Constantine R. Campbell and Jonathan T. Pennington
An Introduction to the New Testament by David A. deSilva
Introducing the New Testament by Mark Allan Powell
The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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What’s going on in-between the Old and New Testaments? A whole lot! The events and culture of Second Temple Judaism richly shape the world that the New Testament enters. In this episode JC Schroeder looks at how these factors enhance our understanding of the message of the Bible.
đź“„ You can read a complete transcript of this episode at http://bitesizeseminary.com/episodes/11-in-between-the-old-and-new-testaments
⏰ Timestamps:
0:55 The Need for Knowing the History and Culture of the New Testament
4:25 A Shift in Identity
7:30 The Pressures of Hellenism
14:47 Hope for a Messiah
16:46 Comparing with the New Testament
18:49 Resources
20:52 Outro
đź“š Resources:
The Lost Letters of Pergamum by Bruce W. Longenecker
Cultural Background Study BibleHonor, Patronage, Kinship, and Purity by David A. deSilva
The World of the New Testament edited by Joel B. Green and Lee Martin McDonald
The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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How do we keep a heart in tune with the Lord? How do we keep our obedience from becoming a “to-do” list? In this episode JC Schroeder looks at the example of King Josiah’s tender heart and gives some actionable steps to foster an obedient heart.
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⏰ Timestamps:
1:10 Introduction
1:40 The Example of Josiah’s Obedient Heart
10:17 Fostering an Obedient Heart
12:42 Actionable Steps for an Obedient Heart
19:25 Conclusion
20:44 Outro
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The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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Most Christians know the Bible was originally written in Hebrew and Greek. But many feel that actually learning these languages is impossible or only for the select few. Dr. Catherine McDowell joins JC Schroeder to talk about her new book The Rewards of Learning Greek and Hebrew and argues that you can and should learn the biblical languages. They also talk about some of the strategies and resources to do so as well as the spiritual help it can bring.
⏰ Timestamps:
1:26 Introduction
4:09 Why Learn the Biblical Languages?
7:55 The Biblical Languages in Ministry and Spiritual Formation
11:17 The Use of the Languages in Scripture
15:16 Resources for Studying
21:35 Routine to Adopt
26:15 Outro
đź“š Resources:
The Rewards of Learning Greek and Hebrew by Catherine H. McDowell and Philip H. Towner
Séminaire Théologique Modelus, Milot, Haiti
Basics of Hebrew Grammar by Gary D. Pratico and Miles V. Van Pelt – Hebrew Grammar Dr. McDowell uses
Daily Dose of Hebrew and Daily Dose of Greek – free lectures and daily videos
Aleph with Beth – free YouTube videos teaching Hebrew like a living language
Biblingo – Hebrew and Greek language software
The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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Special Christmas episode!
JC Schroeder talks about how during the Christmas season we can reflect on Christ's humility.
⏰ Timestamps:
0:44 Introduction
1:16 Christ’s Humility in Humanness
3:49 Christ’s Humility in Shame
7:00 Christ’s Humility in Nearness
9:19 Outro
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The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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Dr. Nijay K. Gupta joins JC Schroeder to talk about his book A Beginner’s Guide to New Testament Studies: Understanding Key Debates. They talk about different views on hermeneutics, Paul’s theology, and how to listen to both sides of a debate. Dr. Gupta gives great insight into different ways of reading the Bible and how to best understand those positions.
⏰ Timestamps:
1:37 Introduction
4:01 A Beginner’s Guide to New Testament Studies8:31 Presenting Both Sides to a Debate
13:55 Application and Hermeneutics
21:05 Paul’s Theological Perspective
28:56 Academic and Spiritual Reading
32:35 Conclusion
34:24 Outro
đź“š Resources:
“A Beginner’s Guide to New Testament Studies: Understanding Key Debate”
The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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Why are Bible translations different? Is there one that is the most accurate? The many translations can be mystifying.
In this episode JC Schroeder gives 3 issues that influence the differences between Bible translations. These 3 issues help us to see not only the differences but also the usefulness and joy of having multiple translations.
Timestamps:
1:30 Introduction
2:59 The Translating Process
6:39 Translation Style
12:30 Bible Manuscripts
15:08 Interpretation
17:48 Conclusion
20:03 Outro
Resources:
https://www.biblegateway.com
Parallel Plus Bible App
The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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Jesus as a philosopher? Dr. Jonathan T. Pennington joins JC Schroeder to discuss his new books “Jesus the Great Philosopher” and “Small Preaching.” He shows how the Bible presents Jesus as a philosopher who lays out a powerful and nuanced philosophy of life. They also discuss what it means to educate our emotions and how this relates to human flourishing. Additionally, they discuss practical tips for small, incremental changes to make preaching better.
Timestamps:
1:30 Introduction
3:16 “Jesus the Great Philosopher”
6:17 Christianity as a Philosophy of Life
9:00 Educating Your Emotions
17:04 Human Flourishing
18:34 “Small Preaching”
22:29 Snack Writing
Resources:
“Jesus the Great Philosopher”
“Small Preaching”
The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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When you pray, do you feel like you’re going through a to-do list? It can be such a struggle to pray, let alone how to pray for others. But the apostle Paul’s example shows us something different. He doesn’t just run through his list and move on with his busy day. He prays creatively and thoughtfully.
In this episode JC Schroeder looks at Paul’s prayer life, and how it can shape our own prayer life.
Timestamps:
0:54 Introduction
2:47 Prayer in Paul’s Letters
4:10 Paul’s Prayer for the Colossians
15:03 Ramifications for Others
19:04 Ramifications for Us
21:32 Conclusion
21:55 Outro
Resources:
The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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Many people’s favorite portion of Scripture are the Psalms. They are rich, emotional, and beautiful. But they can also be confusing. This can leave readers loving the Psalms but left with a sense of missing something.
In this episode JC Schroeder highlights three features of the Psalms to be sensitive to, which helps bring out more of the Psalm’s richness.
Timestamps:
0:59 Introduction
2:06 The Types of Psalms
9:31 The Use of Parallelism
14:31 The Use of Figures of Speech
22:03 Conclusion
22:15 Outro
Resources:
How to Read the Psalms by Tremper Longman III
Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Psalms and Wisdom Literature by Ernest C. Lucas
The Art of Biblical Poetry by Robert Alter
I am also indebted to Dr. John Hilber, Professor of Old Testament at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, for his impression on me for the different types of Psalms.
The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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We love the individual stories from the Gospels, but do we see how the individual pieces fit together? To read the Gospels better involves being sensitive to four characteristics of a Gospels. In this episode JC Schroeder discusses how the Gospels are historical, narratival, theological, and virtue forming and how it influences our reading of them.
Show Notes:
0:59 Reading as clips
2:32 Historical
6:58 Narratival
10:50 Theological
13:45 Virtue Forming
19:19 Conclusion
Resources:
Four Portraits, One Jesus by Mark Strauss
Reading the Gospels Wisely by Jonathan T. Pennington
Cultural Background Study BibleIVP Bible Background Commentaries: Old TestamentIVP Bible Background Commentaries: New TestamentThe Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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Discussions of the Trinity can either put people to sleep or freak them out. “Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith” by Michael Reeves does neither; it is a breath of fresh air. Reeves brings out not only a helpful articulation of the Trinity but also its practical implications for the individual.
In this episode JC Schroeder reviews “Delighting in the Trinity” published by IVP Academic and gives it an enthusiastic recommendation.
If you are looking for a book to make your heart draw closer to the Lord, then check this one out. This is how theology books should be written!
Timestamps:
1:42 Reading “Delighting in the Trinity”
2:53 Overview
4:45 Introduction
7:14 Chapter 1
9:37 Chapter 2
10:56 Chapter 3
14:29 Chapter 4
17:21 Chapter 5
23:04 Evaluation
26:22 Outro
Resources:
Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves
The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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Welcome to Bite Size Seminary, a podcast where we discuss issues in biblical studies, theology, ministry engagement, and following Jesus.Â
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the Bible but didn’t have the time or money for a theological education? The Bite Size Seminary podcast seeks to bring home the seminary experience in an exciting and short form package (or is that bite size?). With new episodes every other week, we’ll dive into the biblical text, discuss resources, book reviews, and interviews.Â
I’m JC Schroeder. I’m an instructor at The Ezekiel Project School of Evangelism and a ThM student at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. I’m excited to share some of the things I have learned along the way as well as some things I’m still learning. I hope that we can encourage each other to live and read Scripture more faithfully.Â
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