This conversation traces the book of Jonah as a preview of the Gospel, connecting Jonah’s flight, repentance, and reluctant mission to Jesus’ own teaching in Matthew 12. Pastor Robbie Pruitt of Preserving Bible Times, along with Jim, explores how Jonah mirrors the prodigal son, the elder brother, and the larger biblical pattern of repentance toward God’s mercy for both Israel and the nations.Preserving Bible Times is dedicated to preserving and presenting biblical truth through the understanding of the geographical, historical, cultural, literary and visual context of the Bible.At Preserving Bible Times our purpose is to preserve and present biblical truth. Our central thesis is that we should never ask what a passage means to us today until we first know what those words and phrases meant to those we meet in the Bible.For more biblical context resources, visit us at: https://preservingbibletimes.org Support our biblical context ministry with your generous financial gift here: https://preservingbibletimes.churchce... Purchase our Biblical Context Resources on Gumroad here: https://preservingbibletimes.gumroad.com

Those Prodigal Sons - Sons at Odds Through the Bible

This episode looks at Luke 15 through the lens of honor, shame, and family responsibility in first century Jewish village life. Robbie Pruitt, Anglican pastor and executive director of Preserving Bible Times, explains why the parable is not just about one rebellious younger son, but also about an older son who fails in his duty.

Preserving Bible Times is dedicated to preserving and presenting biblical truth through the understanding of the geographical, historical, cultural, literary and visual context of the Bible.

At Preserving Bible Times our purpose is to preserve and present biblical truth. Our central thesis is that we should never ask what a passage means to us today until we first know what those words and phrases meant to those we meet in the Bible.

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Support our biblical context ministry with your generous financial gift here: https://preservingbibletimes.churchce...

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Pastor Robbie Pruitt of Preserving Bible Times joins Jim and David from the Museum of the Bible to unpack Matthew 18, the Lord’s Prayer, and why forgiveness is not optional in Jesus’ teaching. The conversation also highlights how Preserving Bible Times and Bible Places.com help readers understand scripture in its original first-century context.Preserving Bible Times is dedicated to preserving and presenting biblical truth through the understanding of the geographical, historical, cultural, literary and visual context of the Bible.At Preserving Bible Times our purpose is to preserve and present biblical truth. Our central thesis is that we should never ask what a passage means to us today until we first know what those words and phrases meant to those we meet in the Bible.For more biblical context resources, visit us at: https://preservingbibletimes.org Support our biblical context ministry with your generous financial gift here: https://preservingbibletimes.churchcenter.com/giving Purchase our Biblical Context Resources on Gumroad here: https://preservingbibletimes.gumroad.com

In this episode we discuss Robbie’s location inside the Israeli Antiquities Authority Gallery, the scale and structure of the Museum of the Bible, and how the museum recreates first century life to help visitors read the biblical story with historical context. The conversation then turns to Jesus Engages a Samaritan Woman and the significance of Jacob’s well, Jewish wedding imagery, and why this encounter was both intentional and scandalous.Preserving Bible Times is dedicated to preserving and presenting biblical truth through the understanding of the geographical, historical, cultural, literary and visual context of the Bible.At Preserving Bible Times our purpose is to preserve and present biblical truth. Our central thesis is that we should never ask what a passage means to us today until we first know what those words and phrases meant to those we meet in the Bible.For more biblical context resources, visit us at: https://preservingbibletimes.org Support our biblical context ministry with your generous financial gift here: https://preservingbibletimes.churchcenter.com/giving Purchase our Biblical Context Resources on Gumroad here: https://preservingbibletimes.gumroad.com

In this episode, Robbie Pruitt, Anglican pastor and director of Preserving Bible Times, explores the significance of biblical locations such Caesarea Philippi, the identity of Jesus, and the meaning behind key titles like 'Son of Man.' Discover how Jesus' intentional teachings and historical context deepen our understanding of Scripture.Preserving Bible Times is dedicated to preserving and presenting biblical truth through the understanding of the geographical, historical, cultural, literary and visual context of the Bible.At Preserving Bible Times our purpose is to preserve and present biblical truth. Our central thesis is that we should never ask what a passage means to us today until we first know what those words and phrases meant to those we meet in the Bible.For more biblical context resources, visit us at: https://preservingbibletimes.org Support our biblical context ministry with your generous financial gift here: https://preservingbibletimes.churchcenter.com/giving Purchase our Biblical Context Resources on Gumroad here: https://preservingbibletimes.gumroad.com

In this episode, Robbie Pruitt, Jim, and David explore Jesus’ ministry through the lens of Elijah and Elisha. From the Syrophoenician woman and Naaman the Syrian to Jesus’ rejection in Nazareth, the conversation traces a consistent theme: God’s salvation reaches beyond expected boundaries.At Preserving Bible Times our purpose is to preserve and present biblical truth. Our central thesis is that we should never ask what a passage means to us today until we first know what those words and phrases meant to those we meet in the Bible.For more biblical context resources, visit us at: https://preservingbibletimes.org Support our biblical context ministry with your generous financial gift here: https://preservingbibletimes.churchcenter.com/giving Purchase our Biblical Context Resources on Gumroad here: https://preservingbibletimes.gumroad.com

Join us as Robbie Pruitt and his guest Stephen Hersey, along with Jim, David and the Morning Show audience explore the biblical significance of miracles, bread, and the Passover in Jesus' ministry, including Jesus' miracles and their significance, the feeding of the 5000 and its biblical parallels, the connection between Passover and Jesus' ministry and the role of bread and wine in biblical history.Preserving Bible Times is dedicated to preserving and presenting biblical truth through the understanding of the geographical, historical, cultural, literary and visual context of the Bible.At Preserving Bible Times our purpose is to preserve and present biblical truth. Our central thesis is that we should never ask what a passage means to us today until we first know what those words and phrases meant to those we meet in the Bible.For more biblical context resources, visit us at: https://preservingbibletimes.org Support our biblical context ministry with your generous financial gift here: https://preservingbibletimes.churchcenter.com/giving Purchase our Biblical Context Resources on Gumroad here: https://preservingbibletimes.gumroad.com

Join us as Pastor Robbie Pruitt of Preserving Bible Times, along with Jim, David and the Morning Show audience, discusses the parables of Jesus, their spiritual significance, and their relevance to understanding the kingdom of God today. Discover insights into biblical history, cultural context, and practical applications of Jesus' teachings.Preserving Bible Times is dedicated to preserving and presenting biblical truth through the understanding of the geographical, historical, cultural, literary and visual context of the Bible.At Preserving Bible Times our purpose is to preserve and present biblical truth. Our central thesis is that we should never ask what a passage means to us today until we first know what those words and phrases meant to those we meet in the Bible.For more biblical context resources, visit us at: https://preservingbibletimes.org Support our biblical context ministry with your generous financial gift here: https://preservingbibletimes.churchcenter.com/giving Purchase our Biblical Context Resources on Gumroad here: https://preservingbibletimes.gumroad.com