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  • Jesus in Psalms

    Jesus in Psalms
    2026/09/01

    What if the Psalms are more than a collection of ancient prayers, songs, and poetry? What if, taken together, they tell the story of a King who suffers, saves, judges, restores, and ultimately reigns?

    In this episode , the conversation moves beyond reading individual Psalms in isolation and begins looking at the Psalter as a unified witness to God's redemptive plan. From David's deeply personal prayers of repentance and deliverance to royal and prophetic Psalms that anticipate the Messiah, the episode explores how the human experiences of fear, failure, worship, injustice, and hope continually point beyond themselves to Jesus.

    Along the way, we return to a simple lens for reading Scripture: love God first and love your neighbor as yourself. Through Psalms 40, 82, 91, 103, and others, they ask two questions: Where is the two most important commands being revealed here, and where do we see Jesus? The result is an invitation to rediscover the Psalms not simply as poetry to admire, but as testimony, prophecy, prayer, and a story of redemption that ultimately leads to Christ.

    Bibliography (Really great materials to aid in your study of scripture..)

    Ayars, Matthew I., Peter C. W. Ho, and David M. Howard Jr. Between the Psalms and the Twelve: Exploring the Nature and Shape of Composition. Eugene, OR: Pickwick Publications, 2025.

    Fleming, David M., and Russell Fuller. "Psalms, Book Of." In Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, edited by Chad Brand, 1315. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2015.

    Grogan, G. W. "Psalms." In New Dictionary of Biblical Theology, edited by T. Desmond Alexander and Brian S. Rosner, 203. Electronic ed. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2000.

    Mangum, Douglas. The Lexham Glossary of Literary Types. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2014.

    Mitchell, David C. The Message of the Psalter: An Eschatological Programme in the Books of Psalms. Vol. 252, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Supplement Series. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 1997.

    Reardon, Patrick Henry. Christ in the Psalms. Chesterton, IN: Ancient Faith Publishing, 2000.

    The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2025.
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  • The Covenant Series: The Wedding Feast

    The Covenant Series: The Wedding Feast
    2026/08/25

    In the final episode of The Covenant series, we turn to the marriage supper of the Lamb and discover that the feast is about far more than a future celebration. It is the culmination of a covenant: deliverance, rest, restoration, and finally, unhindered union with God. From Isaiah's promised feast for all peoples to Jesus' parable of the great banquet and Revelation's Bride who has made herself ready, Scripture tells a story of a Bridegroom who is coming back for His Bride.
    But the invitation carries a question: What does it mean to be ready?

    This conversation challenges us to examine the difference between simply belonging to the religion of Christianity and actually living as the body and Bride of Christ; loving God, loving people, dying to self, resisting the idol of comfort, and allowing our lives to bear the fruit of the One whose name we carry. The table is being prepared. The invitation is open. And perhaps the most important question is not whether we know about the feast, but whether our lives reveal that we are waiting for the Bridegroom.

    Study Questions
    1. When you think about your relationship with Jesus, do you think primarily in terms of religion or covenant? How would viewing Him as Bridegroom change the way you relate to Him?
    2. Revelation says that "the bride has made herself ready." What does readiness look like practically in your life right now?
    3. The episode describes the biblical feast with two major ideas: deliverance and rest. Where do you currently need to trust God for deliverance? Where do you need to learn to rest in Him?
    4. In Luke 14, people who had been invited to the banquet began making excuses. What good things, responsibilities, comforts, or preferences could become excuses that keep you from responding fully to God?
    5. Revelation 19 connects the Bride's fine linen with the righteous deeds of the saints. What is your life currently "sewing into the garment"? What fruit is becoming visible because of what Christ is doing within you?
    6. John the Baptist said, "He must increase, but I must decrease." What is one area where "self" needs to become smaller so Christ can become more visible?
    7. The episode distinguishes between the organization of church and the organism the living body of Christ. Are you primarily participating in Christian activity, or actively living as part of Christ's body in the world?
    8. How much of your time, money, energy, eating, entertainment, schedule, and decision-making is shaped by comfort and preference? Is there an area where comfort may have quietly become an idol?
    9. Paul describes building a life with either gold, silver, and precious stones or wood, hay, and straw. What are you building right now that will matter eternally?
    10. Jesus' banquet servant was told to go into the streets and bring others to the table. Who is your one? Who in your life needs to know that they have been invited?
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  • The Covenant Series: The Bride

    The Covenant Series: The Bride
    2026/08/17
    What does it actually mean to live as the Bride of Christ while we wait for the Bridegroom? In Part Two of The Covenant, Jimmy Farrell, Carla Googe, and Ken Land explore the difference between approaching Jesus through a contract and living with Him in covenant. Through Scripture, ancient wedding imagery, and honest conversation, they consider what it means for the Bride to remain faithful, prepare herself, and eagerly anticipate Christ's return. From Hosea and the ten virgins to wedding garments, sanctification, and the Bridegroom's promise to return, this episode reframes obedience as something deeper than fear or religious performance. It is the response of a people who are learning to trust the One who loved them first. And for those whose experience of marriage, covenant, or authority has been painful, the conversation points back to Jesus, the Bridegroom who does not coerce His Bride, but gives Himself for her. The Bridegroom is preparing a place while the Bride is being prepared and the story is moving toward a wedding feast. Study Questions 1. Covenant or contract? Are there places in your relationship with God where you have quietly begun thinking in "if/then" terms... If I pray enough, serve enough, give enough, or obey enough, then God should give me what I want? What might change if the relationship itself became the reward? 2. What is being prepared in you? What habit, identity, dependency, fear, coping mechanism, or attachment might the Lord currently be asking you to surrender? Instead of seeing that process only as something being taken away, what would it look like to view it as part of your preparation (your "beautification") as the Bride of Christ? 3. Are you waiting and listening? John the Baptist describes himself as waiting and listening for the Bridegroom's voice. What practices help you become quiet enough to recognize the voice and presence of Jesus in everyday life? 4. How do you imagine Christ's return? When you think about Jesus returning, is your first response fear, indifference, curiosity, or joy? What has shaped that reaction, and how might the biblical image of a Bride anticipating her Bridegroom reshape it? Key Scriptures from the Series 2 Corinthians 11:2–3 Ephesians 5:22–32 Isaiah 54:5–8 Isaiah 61:10 Isaiah 62:4–5 Ezekiel 16:8–43 Hosea 1–3 Esther 2:12 Matthew 25:1–13 John 3:29–30 John 14:2–3 Romans 5:8 1 John 4:18 Luke 15:11–32 1 Corinthians 6:20 1 Peter 1:18–19 Acts 20:28 Revelation 19:7–9 Revelation 21:2, 9 References & Further Study Miller, Jeffrey E. "Bride of Christ." In The Lexham Bible Dictionary, edited by John D. Barry et al. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016. Read the "Bride of Christ" entry through Biblia Charlesworth, James H., ed. The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, Volume 1: Apocalyptic Literature and Testaments. New York: Yale University Press, 1983. The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, Volume 1 — Yale University Press Ryle, J. C. Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: John. Edited by Graham Hind and Mary Davis. Leyland, England: EP, 2024. Smith, James, and Robert Lee. Handfuls on Purpose for Christian Workers and Bible Students, Series I–XIII. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1971. Turner, Max. "Ephesians." In New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, edited by D. A. Carson et al. Leicester, England / Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1994. Stories & Media Mentioned Brown, Chandni. Sahan Shakti (Fortitude). Granada Centre for Visual Anthropology. Learn more about Sahan Shakti (Fortitude) Reiss, Fraidy. Founder and Executive Director of Unchained At Last. Read Fraidy Reiss' story Rivers, Francine. Redeeming Love. A novel inspired by the biblical book of Hosea. Explore Redeeming Love Additional Research Allen, E. S., Atkins, D. C., Baucom, D. H., Snyder, D. K., Gordon, K. C., & Glass, S. P. (2005). "Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, and Contextual Factors in Engaging in and Responding to Extramarital Involvement." Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 12(2), 101–130. Aron, A., & Aron, E. N. (1986). Love and the Expansion of Self. Atkins, D. C., Baucom, D. H., & Jacobson, N. S. (2001). Understanding Infidelity: Correlates in a National Random Sample. Finkel, E. J. (2017). The All-or-Nothing Marriage. Fisher, H. (2004). Why We Love. Fisher, H. (2016). Anatomy of Love. Glass, S. P. (2003). Not "Just Friends": Rebuilding Trust and Recovering Your Sanity After Infidelity. Free Press. Gottman, J. M., & Gottman, J. S. (2015). The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Gottman, J. M., & Gottman, J. S. (2017). The Relationship Cure. Johnson, S. (2008). Hold Me Tight. Johnson, S. (2019). Attachment Theory in Practice. Perel, E. (2017). The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity. Harper. Pittman, F. (1989). Private Lies: Infidelity and the Betrayal of Intimacy. Questions, Prayer Requests, or Thoughts? If something in this conversation stirred a question, challenged you, or left you needing prayer, we...
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  • The Covenant Series: Bridegroom

    The Covenant Series: Bridegroom
    2026/08/06
    Episode Description Scripture begins with a marriage and it ends with one. In Part 1 of The Covenant, the Unskripted crew explores one of Scripture's most enduring pictures of God's relationship with His people: the Bridegroom and His Bride. What does it mean that Yahweh calls Himself a husband, Jesus identifies Himself as the Bridegroom, and Revelation ends with the marriage supper of the Lamb? Through the framework of ancient marriage customs, the conversation explores covenant versus contract, the arranged match, the bride price, and the beginning of betrothal. At the center is a simple but powerful truth: our covenant with God rests not upon our ability to earn His love, but upon the character of the Bridegroom who chose us and paid the price for His Bride. Modern relationships are often understood transactionally: I fulfill my obligations, you fulfill yours. Biblical covenant reaches deeper. The episode asks what changes when believers stop approaching God through performance and begin understanding their relationship with Him through covenant, faithfulness, intimacy, and love. The following biblical passages are referenced or substantively discussed in the episode. Old Testament Genesis 2:24 — Marriage established; husband and wife become one flesh. Isaiah 54:5–8 — Yahweh identified as husband; everlasting love and compassion. Isaiah 62:5 — God rejoices over His people as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride. Jeremiah 31:31–34 — Promise of the New Covenant. Hosea 2:19–20 — Betrothal in righteousness, justice, steadfast love, mercy, and faithfulness. Ezekiel 16:8 — God spreads His garment over His people and enters covenant with them. Song of Solomon 4:9 — "You have captivated my heart" / bridal love imagery. New Testament Matthew 5:8 — "Blessed are the pure in heart." Matthew 6:21 — Where your treasure is, your heart will be also. Matthew 9:14–15 — Jesus uses Bridegroom imagery of Himself. Matthew 25:1–13 — Parable of the ten virgins waiting for the Bridegroom. Luke 10:38–42 — Mary and Martha; Mary chooses to remain at Jesus' feet. Luke 22:20 — "The new covenant in my blood." John 3:29–30 — John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the Bridegroom. John 10:10 — Jesus comes that His people may have abundant life. Romans 5:8 — Christ dies for sinners. Romans 12:1–2 — Transformation through the renewing of the mind. 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 — "You were bought with a price." Ephesians 1:4–6 — Chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world. Ephesians 5:21–33 — Marriage as an image of Christ and the Church. Philippians 2:5–11 — Christ's humility, obedience, death, and exaltation. Philippians 4:11–13 — Contentment and strength through Christ. 1 Peter 1:1–2 — Foreknowledge, sanctification, obedience, and Christ's blood. 1 Peter 1:18–21 — Ransomed through the precious blood of Christ. Revelation 19:7–9 — The marriage of the Lamb and marriage supper. STUDY RESOURCES Want to dig deeper into the biblical, historical, relational, and psychological themes behind The Covenant series? These resources informed or complement the subjects explored throughout the series. Biblical & Theological Studies Cambridge Paragraph Bible: Of the Authorized English Version. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1873. Charlesworth, James H. The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha. Vol. 1. New York; London: Yale University Press, 1983. Got Questions Ministries. Got Questions? Bible Questions Answered. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2002–2013. McGuckin, John A. Illumined in the Spirit: Studies in Orthodox Spirituality. Yonkers, NY: St Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2017. Miller, Jeffrey E. "Bride of Christ." In The Lexham Bible Dictionary, edited by John D. Barry et al. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016. Ryle, J. C. Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: John. Edited by Graham Hind and Mary Davis. Leyland, England: EP, 2024. Smith, James, and Robert Lee. Handfuls on Purpose for Christian Workers and Bible Students, Series I–XIII. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1971. Turner, Max. "Ephesians." In New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, edited by D. A. Carson et al. Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994. Marriage, Love & Attachment Aron, A., & Aron, E. N. (1986). Love and the Expansion of Self. Finkel, E. J. (2017). The All-or-Nothing Marriage. Fisher, H. (2004). Why We Love. Fisher, H. (2016). Anatomy of Love. Gottman, J. M., & Gottman, J. S. (2015). The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Gottman, J. M., & Gottman, J. S. (2017). The Relationship Cure. Johnson, S. (2008). Hold Me Tight. Johnson, S. (2019). Attachment Theory in Practice. Infidelity, Betrayal & Covenant Faithfulness Allen, E. S., Atkins, D. C., Baucom, D. H., Snyder, D. K., Gordon, K. C., & Glass, S. P. (2005). Intrapersonal, interpersonal, and contextual factors in engaging in and responding to extramarital involvement. ...
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  • The Plumb Line

    The Plumb Line
    2026/07/14

    What happens when God measures His people against His own standard?

    In this episode of Unskripted, we take a look at the book of Amos, exploring one of Scripture's most sobering prophetic images, the plumb line.

    Was God's judgment against Israel arbitrary, or was it the inevitable consequence of generations of injustice, idolatry, and spiritual compromise?

    Together we examine the historical setting of Jeroboam II's prosperous kingdom, Amos' unlikely calling as a shepherd from Judah, and the covenant warnings God had already given through Moses centuries earlier. Along the way they discuss how prosperity can conceal spiritual decay, why God continually warns before He judges, and how His desire has always been repentance rather than destruction.

    More than an ancient prophecy, Amos confronts every generation with the same question:

    What happens when our lives are measured against the plumb line?

    Biblical References
    • Amos 1–9
    • Amos 2:6–8
    • Amos 3:7, 10
    • Amos 4:1
    • Amos 5:10–12, 21–24
    • Amos 6:4–6
    • Amos 7:1–17
    • Amos 8:14
    • Deuteronomy 28
    • Exodus 32:11–14
    • Genesis 18:23–33
    • Isaiah 28:14–18
    • Isaiah 57:15
    • James 5:16–18
    • Jonah 3
    • Matthew 7:21–23
    • Matthew 23
    • Numbers 23:19
    • Psalm 34:17–18
    • Psalm 72:12–13
    • Psalm 86:5–7
    • Psalm 102:17
    • Psalm 138:6
    • Psalm 145:18–19
    • 1 Kings 8:65
    • 1 Kings 12:28–33
    • 2 Kings 14:25
    Commentaries & Reference Works
    • Butler, Trent C. Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah. Holman Old Testament Commentary. Nashville: Holman Reference, 2005.
    • Fredericks, Daniel C. "Bethel." In Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003.
    • Frederick, John. "Mercy and Compassion." Lexham Theological Wordbook. Lexham Press, 2014.
    • Fausset, A. R. A Commentary, Critical, Experimental, and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments. Vol. IV. London: William Collins, Sons & Company.
    • Kelle, Brad E., and Brent A. Strawn. "History of Israel 5: Assyrian Period." In Dictionary of the Old Testament: Historical Books.
    • Mariottini, Claude F. "The Life of Jeroboam II." In Ultimate Guide to the Holy Land. Nashville: Holman Reference, 2022.
    • McKelvey, Michael G. "Amos." In ESV Expository Commentary: Daniel–Malachi. Vol. 7. Wheaton: Crossway, 2018.
    • Moseley, Allan. "Amos." In Exalting Jesus in Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah. Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary. Holman Reference, 2024.
    • Sala, Maura. "Bethel North of Jerusalem." Lexham Bible Dictionary. Lexham Press, 2016.
    • VanGemeren, Willem, ed. New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology & Exegesis. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1997.
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  • Hey, Jude: 3

    Hey, Jude: 3
    2026/06/23
    Hey, Jude: Part 3 In the conclusion of our journey through the book of Jude, we move from identifying the problem to embracing the solution. After examining the patterns of rebellion, false teachers, and spiritual compromise in the first two installments, this episode focuses on Jude's pastoral call to perseverance. What does it mean to live faithfully in the "last days"? How do believers respond to scoffers, division, and deception without losing sight of the love and mercy of Christ? The conversation explores Jude's exhortation to build ourselves up in the faith through Scripture, prayer, and Christian community; to pray in the Spirit; to remain rooted in God's love; and to extend mercy to those who doubt. Along the way, the hosts discuss discernment, spiritual gifts, church unity, and practical ways Christians can recognize manipulation and faulty reasoning in both religious and cultural conversations. The series concludes with one of the most beautiful doxologies in Scripture; a reminder that our ultimate hope is not in our ability to persevere, but in the God who is able to keep us from stumbling and present us blameless before His presence with great joy. Whether you're wrestling with questions, seeking deeper faith, or learning how to navigate truth in a world full of competing voices, Jude's final words remain as relevant today as they were in the first century. "To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling... be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen." Show Notes Primary Text Jude 17–25 Topics Discussed The meaning of "the last days" and "the last time" Scoffers, false teachers, and division within the church Building yourself up in the faith through Scripture, prayer, and community Praying in the Holy SpiritThe relationship between spiritual gifts and church order Living in the love of God Showing mercy to doubters "Snatching others from the fire" and biblical restoration Discernment, manipulation, and apologetics Jude's closing doxology Resources Biblical Passages Jude 17–25 Romans 12:1–21 Corinthians 31 Corinthians 131 Corinthians 14 Ephesians 6:182 Peter 3:3–7 Romans 16:17–181 Corinthians 1:10–132 Timothy 3:1–92 Timothy 4:3–41 John 2:18–19 Hebrews 1:1–41 Peter 1:17–211 Timothy 4:1–5 Recommended Resource (FREE) School of Awakening (Dr. Michael S. Heiser) — Free theological and apologetics training focused on biblical interpretation, discernment, and critical thinking. Discussed as a resource for identifying manipulation, faulty reasoning, and evaluating theological claims. Discernment & Apologetics Tools Referenced From Contemporary Post-Modern Apologetics 201 (Old Testament) Logical fallacies StrawmanAd Hominem Appeal to Authority Appeal to Emotion False Dichotomy Circular Reasoning Hasty Generalization Necessary vs. Sufficient Conditions Correlation vs. Causation Authority Bias Social Proof Moral Framing Complexity Bluff Bibliography & Episode Reference Guide Timestamps are organized by major discussion segments from the episode Approx. TimestampTopicSources Referenced 00:00–05:00 Introduction and recap of Jude Parts 1–2Jude 1–16 05:00–15:00"The Last Days" and apostolic warningsJude 17–19; 1 John 2:18–19; 2 Peter 3:3–7; 2 Timothy 3:1–9; Hebrews 1:1–4; 1 Peter 1:17–21 15:00–28:00Building yourself up in the faithJude 20–21; Romans 12:1–2; 1 Corinthians 3 28:00–55:00Prayer, spiritual gifts, and praying in the SpiritJude 20; 1 Corinthians 14; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Corinthians 13 55:00–1:08:00Living in God's love and Christian communityJude 21; 1 Corinthians 13 1:08:00–1:22:00Mercy toward doubters and rescuing othersJude 22–23 1:22:00–1:34:00Garments stained by the flesh, restoration, and discernmentJude 23 1:34:00–1:43:00Jude's DoxologyJude 24–25 1:43:00–End Apologetics, manipulation, and discernment resourcesSchool of Awakening; Michael S. Heiser; Logical Fallacies; Causal Reasoning; Correlation vs. Causation Arichea, Daniel C., and Howard Hatton. A Handbook on the Letter from Jude and the Second Letter from Peter. UBS Handbook Series. New York: United Bible Societies, 1993. Harmon, Matthew S. "Jude." In ESV Expository Commentary: Hebrews–Revelation. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2018. LaRondelle, Hans K. LaRondelle Articles and Lectures. Bradenton, FL: Barbara LaRondelle, 2015.The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2025. Jude 17–25; Hebrews 1:1–4; 1 Peter 1:17–21; 1 Timothy 4:1–5; 2 Peter 3:3–7; 2 Timothy 3:1–9; 1 John 2:18–19.Vos, Geerhardus. "Last Time, Times." International Standard Bible Encyclopedia.Got Questions Ministries. Got Questions? Bible Questions Answered. Faithlife, 2014–2021.Heiser, Michael S. School of Awakening Theology and Apologetics Resources. Referenced by the hosts as a recommended free educational resource.
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  • Hey, Jude: 2

    Hey, Jude: 2
    2026/06/13

    What if the greatest threats to the church aren't outside its walls, but sitting at the table?

    In this episode, we continue our journey through the book of Jude and examine one of the New Testament's strongest warnings against false teachers. Jude moves from ancient patterns of rebellion to specific archetypes of rebellion: Cain, Balaam, and Korah. Along the way, we explore why Michael the archangel becomes an example of humility under authority, how greed and self-exaltation corrupt spiritual leadership, and why Jude describes false teachers as hidden reefs waiting to shipwreck unsuspecting believers.

    From the Assumption of Moses to the prophecy of Enoch, we uncover the Jewish context behind Jude's warnings and ask a sobering question: Are the same patterns still present in the church today?

    If Jude is right, the danger isn't merely bad doctrine, it's a heart that rejects God's authority while claiming to speak for Him.

    Biblical Texts
    • The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2025.
      • Jude
      • Genesis 4
      • Numbers 16; 22–25; 31
      • Deuteronomy 13; 33
      • Jeremiah 23
      • Zechariah 3; 14
      • Hebrews 11
      • 1 John 3
      • Matthew 16
      • 2 Thessalonians 1
      • Revelation 2; 19
    • The Holy Bible: King James Version. Electronic Edition of the 1900 Authorized Version. Bellingham, WA: Logos Research Systems, 2009.
    Second Temple and Ancient Jewish Sources
    • Charles, R. H., ed. The Assumption of Moses: Exegetical Notes. London: Adam and Charles Black, 1897.
    • Charles, Robert Henry, ed. Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament. Vol. 2. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1913.
    • 1 Enoch 1:9; 6–8.
    • Jubilees 7.
    • Testament of Benjamin 7–8.
    • Wisdom of Solomon 10:1–4.
    • Josephus, Flavius. Judean Antiquities 1.52–66. Translated by Steve Mason and Louis H. Feldman. Boston/Leiden: Brill, 2000.
    • Philo of Alexandria. The Works of Philo: Complete and Unabridged. Translated by Charles Duke Yonge. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1995.
    Commentaries and Academic Sources
    • Barry, John D., et al. Faithlife Study Bible. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016.
    • Jackson, Jeffrey Glen. Jude–2 Peter Parallels. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2009.
    • Köstenberger, Andreas J., and Michael J. Kruger. The Heresy of Orthodoxy: How Contemporary Culture's Fascination with Diversity Has Reshaped Our Understanding of Early Christianity. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2010.
    • Mulholland, M. Robert Jr. "Revelation." In Cornerstone Biblical Commentary: James, 1–2 Peter, Jude, Revelation. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2011.
    • Osborne, Grant R. "Jude." In Cornerstone Biblical Commentary: James, 1–2 Peter, Jude, Revelation, edited by Philip W. Comfort. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2011.
    • Scholer, David M. "Foreword: An Introduction to Philo Judaeus of Alexandria." In The Works of Philo: Complete and Unabridged. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1995.
    • Webster, Noah. American Dictionary of the English Language (1828 Edition).
    • Brannan, Rick, Ken M. Penner, et al. The Lexham English Septuagint, Second Edition. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020.
    • Tan, Randall K., David A. deSilva, and Isaiah Hoogendyk. The Lexham Greek-English Interlinear Septuagint: H.B. Swete Edition. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012.

    The Assumption of Moses

    "When Moses died on the mountain, the archangel Michael was sent to transfer the body.

    ii. Therefore the devil opposed, wishing to deceive, saying:

    (a) "The body is mine, as master of matter." But the archangel, arguing with the devil, said: "May the Lord rebuke you; for from His Holy Spirit all were created, and from the face of God came forth His spirit, and the world came into being."

    (b) Then the devil brought accusation because of the killing of the Egyptian, saying: Moses is a murderer; therefore it is not allowed for him to receive the lawful burial.

    iii. Then the archangel Michael, talking with the devil, said: "You inspired the serpent so as to become the cause of the transgression of Adam and Eve."

    iv. And Joshua, son of Nun, saw Moses being taken up in a twofold manner, one with angels, the other being deemed worthy of burial on the mountains near the valleys. Joshua saw this vision, lifted in spirit along with Caleb."

    John F. A. Sawyer, "Testament of Moses," in A Concise Dictionary of the Bible and Its Reception (Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2009), 256–257.
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  • Hey, Jude: 1

    Hey, Jude: 1
    2026/06/05
    What if the church's greatest threat isn't outside the church? Jude didn't write to unbelievers, he wrote to believers already being deceived. In Part 1 of Hey Jude, we dive into one of the Bible's most controversial passages: rebellious angels, Genesis 6, the Watchers, Sodom and Gomorrah, and the generation God rescued only to later judge. Why does Jude connect all of these stories? And what does it mean for Christians who assume grace removes the danger of rebellion? If you've ever wondered why Jude sounds more like an alarm siren than a pastoral letter, this episode is for you. The warning is ancient. The implications are current. And the stakes couldn't be higher. In this opening installment of the "Hey Jude" series, the we examine the first seven verses of the book of Jude and frame the letter as a warning against deception, rebellion, and false teaching within the church. The discussion begins by establishing Jude's unique position as the brother of Jesus and a leader in the early church. Jude's letter is brief but densely packed with theological significance, requiring familiarity with the Old Testament and Second Temple Jewish thought to fully appreciate its message. A major theme throughout this episode is remembering God's past judgments as a warning for present faithfulness. The episode concludes with an exhortation for Christians to contend for the faith, study Scripture carefully, and remain vigilant against deception in an age increasingly marked by confusion and compromise. Scripture References Discussed TimestampScripture ReferenceDiscussion Topic 00:02:37 Jude Jude identified as the brother of Jesus 00:02:41 John 7:5 Jesus' brothers and their relationship to Him 00:11:50–12:30 Exodus narrative Christ present in Israel's deliverance from Egypt 00:13:20–14:00 1 Corinthians 10:1–13 Paul's interpretation of Israel's wilderness rebellion 00:17:40–18:20 Numbers 14:29–37 Judgment on the unbelieving generation 00:18:55–19:20 Psalm 106 Israel's repeated rebellion and unbelief 00:22:40–23:30 Genesis 6:1–4 Sons of God, Watchers, and angelic rebellion 00:27:30–30:00 Jude 6 Angels leaving their proper habitation 00:36:00–37:00 Joshua Giant clans and Canaanite peoples 00:42:30–44:00 Deuteronomy 32 Divine council worldview and the nations 00:43:20–46:00 Genesis 19 Sodom and Gomorrah 00:48:35–49:00 Jude 5–7 Summary of Jude's three examples of rebellion 01:08:20–01:09:20 John 1:1–14 Jesus as the eternal Word 01:09:10–01:09:30 Genesis 6 Final reference to the Watchers narrative References Charles, R. H., ed. The Assumption of Moses: Exegetical Notes. London: Adam and Charles Black, 1897. Jackson, Jeffrey Glen. Jude-2 Peter Parallels. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2009. Josephus, Flavius, Steve Mason, and Louis H. Feldman. Flavius Josephus: Translation and Commentary: Judean Antiquities Books 1-4. Vol. 3. Boston; Leiden: Brill, 2000. Köstenberger, Andreas J., and Michael J. Kruger. The Heresy of Orthodoxy: How Contemporary Culture's Fascination with Diversity Has Reshaped Our Understanding of Early Christianity. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2010. Martin, Glen S. Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers. Edited by Max Anders. Holman Old Testament Commentary. B&H Publishing Group, 2002. Osborne, Grant R., and M. Robert Mulholland Jr. Cornerstone Biblical Commentary: James, 1–2 Peter, Jude, Revelation. Edited by Philip W. Comfort. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2011. Robert Henry Charles, ed., Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament, vol. 2 (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1913) Robert Henry Charles, ed., Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament, vol. 2 (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1913), 23–25. The Book of Jasher. New York: J. H. Parry & Company, 1887. Accessed via Sacred Texts Archive The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2025. Webster, Noah. An American Dictionary of the English Language. New York: S. Converse, 1828. Yonge, Charles Duke, and Philo of Alexandria. The Works of Philo: Complete and Unabridged. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1995.
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