My Mysterious Bible

Episode 15. The Relationship of the Goat for Azazel with the pigs possessed by Legion with Special Guest Geoff Johnson.

Geoff Johnson lays out the connection between The Goat for Azazel and the pigs that were possessed and ran off the cliff by Legion. Check out his youtube channel.  
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdvkfyXOITbYxcRHPGJFQVA

We are going to a bi-weekly schedule for the interim.

My career, church service, seminary, and, not least of all my family are all a priority over the podcast and I just can't maintain an episode a week right now. Bear with me until I can.
 
Thank you
Michael Norton

Episode 14 The Goat for Azazel on the Day of Atonement.

Why is a goat bearing the sin of Israel sent out into the wilderness to Azazel on the Day of Atonement? Who or what is Azazel? You can find the answers to these questions and more in this week's episode.
 
Resources used: 
The Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the bible.
 
“Azazel,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
 
https://drmsh.com/day-atonement-leviticus-16-goat-azazel/
 
https://www.logos.com/grow/theres-devil-details-day-atonement/
 
 

Episode 13 Why did Jesus walk on water?

What is the story behind Jesus walking on water? Find out here.
 
Resources used:
Lexam Bible Dictionary
Enuma Elish https://sacred-texts.com/ane/enuma.htm
“I dare you not to bore me with the Bible” by Michael S. Heiser

My Mysterious Bible Episode 12 - Jesus curses a fig tree.

In both the Gospel of Mark and the Gospel of Matthew we see Jesus curse a fig tree for not bearing fruit. Why would Jesus do this? What is the significance? How does it apply to us? Find out in this episode.
 
Resources used:
Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1993), Mt 21:18–22
Craig S. Keener, Matthew, vol. 1, The IVP New Testament Commentary Series (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1997), Mt 21:17–32.
The Faithlife Study Bible.
Journal article titled “Lifting the Curse: Reflections on Retribution and Restoration by Gordon Leah,
 
 

Episode 11 Jacob wrestles with God.

What is the significance of Jacob's wrestling with God? Why did his name change? 
 
God would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend (v. 11), that is, clearly and openly. Moses’ speaking “face to face” with God does not contradict the fact that he was not allowed to see God’s face (v. 20) as “face to face” is a figurative expression suggesting openness and friendship (cf. Num. 12:8; Deut. 34:10; and comments on John 1:18). Joshua stayed in the tent, perhaps to care for it in some way when Moses would return to the camp.
John D. Hannah, “Exodus,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 157.

Episode 10 Ham and the Nakedness of Noah

What is really going on with Ham and the nakedness of his drunk father Noah? Find out on this week's episode.

My Mysterious Bible Episode 9: Satan in The Old Testament vs. The New Testament.

Does the Hebrew word Satan (Adversary) mean the same thing in both the Old Testament and the New? If not, what does it mean in each?

My Mysterious Bible Episode 8 The Tower of Babel

We look at the third rebellion against God on Earth as it is in Heaven and how God intends for us to reverse it. The Great Commission IS spiritual warfare!

Episode 7 Genesis 6 - The Second Rebellion

The angelic sons of God rebel when they take for themselves wives from the daughters of men.