Episode 201: An Introduction to Ezekiel

Our main course for the podcast this season will be an exegetical and theological "tour" of Ezekiel. Today we introduced the book and the author. What is unique about Ezekiel? How does it fit in the rest of Scripture? What are its key themes and how is it structured?

Also this week, we introduce (or re-introduce) a new segment: Professorial Plugs, were we talk about the things we're reading, watching, or listening to. Stay till the end!

An Introduction to Ezekiel

The Gospel of Mark: The Community of the Suffering Servant Messiah

"Under the Boot" or "In the Belly?" Mark and Luke vs. Empire - Episode 5

🎙️ Unlocking the Bible: Podcast 🎙️

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Hello, friends! 🌟 Embark on an enlightening journey with our latest podcast series, "How to Understand the Bible." Whether you're new to the scriptures or seeking deeper insights, this series is crafted to guide you through the Bible's profound wisdom. 🙏

Episode Lineup:

1. Source of the Text 📜
   - Ever wondered about the origins of the Bible? In this episode, we delve into its historical and cultural contexts, uncovering the minds behind its writings. From epic tales to serene Psalms, understanding the backdrop is key to unraveling its messages.

2. The Text Part A ❤️
   - Dive into the Bible's powerful themes of love, redemption, and more. We'll explore how these golden threads are woven through the narrative and how Jesus bridges the Old and New Testaments.

3. The Text Part B📚
   - Did you know the Bible encompasses various genres? From poetic Psalms to thought-provoking parables, each carries a unique message. Join us as we decode these literary forms, breathing new life into timeless words.

4. The Modern Reader🌍
   - How does ancient wisdom apply today? This episode explores interpretation, the concept of "fearing the Lord," and blending tradition with contemporary understanding, bridging the gap between past and present.

5. Scripture Interpreting Scripture🎨
   - Concluding our series, we delve into biblical hermeneutics, exploring how the Bible guides its own interpretation, uncovering layers of meaning, and discovering the sovereignty of God in the process.

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How To Understand The Bible

What is a spiritual gift?  What is a manifestation of the Spirit?  Pastor Adam Kees takes us on a deep dive into some critical passages that shape our understanding of Scripture and our corresponding application of Scripture.

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(4-6-25) Spiritual Gifts -- 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 11

Scripture–in some ways–is a reflection of God’s mind, which means that understanding Scripture can never be completely mastered. Like a big city, there is something new and unexplored around every corner for the reader. In other words, reading the Bible is a great adventure of exploration and discovery.

The main foundation of solid biblical interpretation is to read it as the Word of God. Humanity sits under God, so his Word must sit in authority over us. This means that the meaning of the text must come from the text, not imposed upon it from outside. The temptation of all Christian denominations is to map their theology on to the text of Scripture, using the Bible as a series of proofs for their own correctness. But this is turning our theology or thoughts in “sacred scripture”, not allowing the real sacred Scripture to speak for God.

One key to checking our own theological and cultural biases in the attempt to allow God’s Word to speak for itself is to read it in community. Hearing what people from different backgrounds hear when they read Scripture helps us read and hear Scripture from outside our own echo chamber.

Practically speaking, correct biblical interpretation depends on reading the Bible not as isolated sayings, verses, or stories, but as one complete story, and we cannot understand any story–especially the story of Scripture!–outside of the whole story. And the importance of understanding the historical background of the text is also vital to correctly interpreting it. This takes work–digging into the cultural and historical backgrounds of the text means learning from scholars who study the backgrounds of the Bible. But this will keep us from making the Bible mean something it doesn’t, turning it into a decontextualized inspirational message to me.

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How to Interpret the Bible (Ep118)

I do NOT have a comprehensive understanding of John's Revelation. Perhaps it's time to change that. The title of this episode is my hope for the future.

363: A Reasonable Rendering of Revelation

How are tongues to be shared publicly?  How do we keep order while not quenching the Spirit?  In this practical message, we address what it means to "keep silent" in church, how one might go about ensuring there is an "interpreter", and what it means to "speak to himself and to God".  If you're looking for biblical parameters for publicly exercising the gift of tongues, this message is for you.

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(6-29-25) Spiritual Gifts -- Sharing Tongues in Church

Monti Ministries focuses on Biblical teaching of passages, verses, books, major themes in the Bible.

St. James Lutheran Church was established in 1982. We are a church rooted on Grace Alone, Faith Alone, and Scripture Alone. And we are a body of sinners and saints focused on spreading the Good News in the Greater Glen Carbon community.

St. James is located in Glen Carbon, IL at 146 North Main Street. We are located across from Glen Carbon Village Hall and right next to Schon Park.

This podcast is recorded in my car as I drive to work. I do it this way so that I can work through ideas organically without the luxury of a Bible or any other books to fall back on. This way I know how I sound when I talk on these subjects and I can listen back to what I said and see the path and progression of my own theology and understanding of Jesus. I do not edit so as to keep discussions as raw and real as possible, although I do pause from time to time, like when I recently spilled my coffee or when I get a call.

Theologians discussing the Christian faith from their areas of expertise.

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