Bedford Road Podcast: Recent Episodes
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If you’d like to read Erik’s biographical sketch of Herod the Great, it is available here. Herod’s family tree is pretty complicated, but this is
If you’d like to see more of what Brian and Jackie McCobb are involved with in Paraguay, visit the Little Neighbors website.
Matthew uses a wide variety of words to describe the conditions of the people who Jesus healed. They divide into three rough categories: illnesses, deficiencies,and
Articles on the history of Roman men wearing veils in worship: Finney, Mark. “Honour, Head-coverings and Headship” Journal for the Study of the New Testament
If you would like to read Pastor Erik’s essay on gender in church leadership, it can be found here.
You can listen to our previous message series on the Revelation: The VII The Unavoidably Weird End of the Bible
This is part 31 of the series on the Gospel of John. It begins a 3-week "series within a series" on the way Jesus teaches servant leadership through his washing of the disciples' feet.
Jesus finally enters Jerusalem as the conquering king, and the crowds that greet him still don't understand what he is doing.
If you’d like to see a Google Earth map of Jesus’s probable route back to Galilee in John 3-4, click here (Google Earth).
Unfortunately, our video stream is not functioning today. We are recording the video, and we will post it after the gathering has concluded. Special guests:
Unfortunately, our video stream is not functioning today. We are recording the video, and we will post it after the gathering has concluded. Special guests:
Part 1 of the series. Verse 1-3 There are seven imperatives (direct commands) in the first three verses, followed by a jussive (indirect command). The jussive
Part 1 of the series. Verse 1-3 There are seven imperatives (direct commands) in the first three verses, followed by a jussive (indirect command). The jussive
pt 3 of the series Genesis includes extensive genealogies. Why? What did the author believe was so important about all of that?
pt 3 of the series Genesis includes extensive genealogies. Why? What did the author believe was so important about all of that?
Part 1 of the series. The bulletin includes a handout with information about the Epistle of James.
Part 1 of the series. The bulletin includes a handout with information about the Epistle of James.
Psalm 54 Opening Scripture Reading LEADER: O God, save me by your name, and vindicate me by your might. EVERYONE: O God, hear my prayer;
Psalm 54 Opening Scripture Reading LEADER: O God, save me by your name, and vindicate me by your might. EVERYONE: O God, hear my prayer;
We will be spending three weeks considering Paul’s lengthy discussion of death, resurrection and the end times that appears in 1 Thessalonians 4-5.
We will be spending three weeks considering Paul’s lengthy discussion of death, resurrection and the end times that appears in 1 Thessalonians 4-5.
pt 2 of the series. This week we’re looking at a portion of 2 Thessalonians that does not have a parallel in 1 Thessalonians. Apparently,
pt 2 of the series. This week we’re looking at a portion of 2 Thessalonians that does not have a parallel in 1 Thessalonians. Apparently,
Bulletin Lyrics for Songs Fact Sheet for 1-2 Thessalonians Introduction to 1-2 Thessalonians Date and Occasion of Writing Probably around AD 50, Paul was forced
Bulletin Lyrics for Songs Fact Sheet for 1-2 Thessalonians Introduction to 1-2 Thessalonians Date and Occasion of Writing Probably around AD 50, Paul was forced
pt 4 As promised, Erik’s background document on Ruth is attached under the handout button.
pt 4 As promised, Erik’s background document on Ruth is attached under the handout button.
pt 1 of the series. Erik will be taking us through the lives of Old Testament mothers and sons who prefigure the advent of Jesus
pt 1 of the series. Erik will be taking us through the lives of Old Testament mothers and sons who prefigure the advent of Jesus
Ezra 4 The province of Yehud was roughly the same land as the kingdom of Judah, which included the tribal allotments of Judah and Benjamin. The
Ezra 4 The province of Yehud was roughly the same land as the kingdom of Judah, which included the tribal allotments of Judah and Benjamin. The
John 5 Erik mentioned that John’s gospel covers the final year of Jesus’s earthly ministry. Here are the references to the feasts found in John.
John 5 Erik mentioned that John’s gospel covers the final year of Jesus’s earthly ministry. Here are the references to the feasts found in John.
Proverbs in a Nutshell Remember that the chapter divisions in our English Bibles are not original. They were added in the mid-16th century by a
Proverbs in a Nutshell Remember that the chapter divisions in our English Bibles are not original. They were added in the mid-16th century by a
Part 13 of the series Unfortunately, the video feed kept failing so we do not have an video for this week.
Part 13 of the series Unfortunately, the video feed kept failing so we do not have an video for this week.
Part 11 in the series Philippians 3:12-21 Included in the attachments is Erik’s Translation of Philippians. This is not meant to replace the translation we use,
Part 11 in the series Philippians 3:12-21 Included in the attachments is Erik’s Translation of Philippians. This is not meant to replace the translation we use,
Text: Philippians 3:1-11 Paul makes a distinction between the mutilators (Gk katatome) and circumcision (Gk. peritome).
Text: Philippians 3:1-11 Paul makes a distinction between the mutilators (Gk katatome) and circumcision (Gk. peritome).
Text: Philippians 2:19-29 Erik talked about about two kinds of servant leaders from opposite ends of the age spectrum. Timothy was a young man, an
Text: Philippians 2:19-29 Erik talked about about two kinds of servant leaders from opposite ends of the age spectrum. Timothy was a young man, an
Philippians 2:5-11 This passage is called “The Christ Hymn” although more appropriately, it is more of a rhythmic poem meant to aid in memorization.
Philippians 2:5-11 This passage is called “The Christ Hymn” although more appropriately, it is more of a rhythmic poem meant to aid in memorization.
Philippians 1:11-16 Discussion to be posted shortly. We apologize for the video quality. Zoom exported the video in the “gallery” view, so Erik was one
Philippians 1:11-16 Discussion to be posted shortly. We apologize for the video quality. Zoom exported the video in the “gallery” view, so Erik was one
Discussion Questions We had such a great discussion on Philippians during the worship gathering, that I decided to forego the discussion questions in this. Where
Discussion Questions We had such a great discussion on Philippians during the worship gathering, that I decided to forego the discussion questions in this. Where
Definitions Worth Knowing Grace = χάρις, חסד; when the one who owns me nothing gives me everything Peace = ειρήνη, שׁלמ; the comfort of conformity
Definitions Worth Knowing Grace = χάρις, חסד; when the one who owns me nothing gives me everything Peace = ειρήνη, שׁלמ; the comfort of conformity
Text: Acts 16:1-40; Philippians 1:1-2 Part 1 of the Series Questions for Discussion Erik mentioned that Paul always speaks “grace” and “peace” to the churches when
Text: Acts 16:1-40; Philippians 1:1-2 Part 1 of the Series Questions for Discussion Erik mentioned that Paul always speaks “grace” and “peace” to the churches when
Text: John 20:1-9 This may have been the most insane worship gathering we have ever had – at least on Zoom.
Text: John 20:1-9 This may have been the most insane worship gathering we have ever had – at least on Zoom.
Text: Psalm 118:1-29 Opening Worship The Psalm begins and ends with the same line, a technique that is common in oral tradition, especially when the
Text: Psalm 118:1-29 Opening Worship The Psalm begins and ends with the same line, a technique that is common in oral tradition, especially when the
Pt 13 of the series Text: 2 Kings 9-11, Malachi 4:4-6, Luke 1:17 What Do You Think? Jehu was what we call an imperfect type of
Pt 13 of the series Text: 2 Kings 9-11, Malachi 4:4-6, Luke 1:17 What Do You Think? Jehu was what we call an imperfect type of
Part 12 of the Series TEXT: 2 Kings 6:9-7:21 Some thoughts to consider: Erik mentioned the city of Samaria. Here are his notes on the
Part 12 of the Series TEXT: 2 Kings 6:9-7:21 Some thoughts to consider: Erik mentioned the city of Samaria. Here are his notes on the
TEXT: 2 Kings 5:1-27 Some notes from Erik Naaman is a fairly common Aramean name which is found at Ugarit as well. This is the
TEXT: 2 Kings 5:1-27 Some notes from Erik Naaman is a fairly common Aramean name which is found at Ugarit as well. This is the
REFERENCE: Haggai 2:1-9 The Book of Haggai was written by a prophet who was calling the people of Israel to finish rebuilding the temple.
REFERENCE: Haggai 2:1-9 The Book of Haggai was written by a prophet who was calling the people of Israel to finish rebuilding the temple.