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Reading the Bible Responsibly

by Josh Kingcade

Trying to interpret and apply a book written thousands of years ago in three ancient languages is a pretty complex task! Join host Josh Kingcade for bite-sized deep dives into different verses and topics in the Bible. The goal isn't just to be right! Responsible Bible reading will help us be more faithful believers.

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  1. A Lamp and a Light

    Let’s talk about what scripture says about scripture. One psalmist says that God’s words are a light and a lamp. How so?

  2. Angry at God's Compassion (Reading Jonah Responsibly Part 4)

    This is the final episode on Jonah. We'll look at each chapter and see how to read it more responsibly. Jonah is about more than big fishes and running from God. In this episode, we cover Jonah's angry response to God's compassion on the Ninevites, and we examine ways in which we might...

  3. The Most Effective Sermon Ever (Reading Jonah Responsibly Part 3)

    This is the third of a four episode series on Jonah. We'll look at each chapter and see how to read it more responsibly. Jonah is about more than big fishes and running from God. In this episode, we cover Jonah's 8-word sermon and the impressive, almost over-the-top, response from Nineveh. Jonah...

  4. A Fishy Composition (Reading Jonah Responsibly Part 2)

    This is the second of a four episode series on Jonah. We'll look at each chapter and see how to read it more responsibly. Jonah is about more than big fishes and running from God. In this episode, we cover Jonah's prayer in chapter 2. Jonah claims that that God is the cause of his descent into…

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  5. Something's Going Down! (Reading Jonah Responsibly Part 1)

    This is the first of a four episode series on Jonah. We'll look at each chapter and see how to read it more responsibly. Jonah is about more than big fishes and running from God. In this episode, Josh gives some background on Jonah and walks through chapter 1. God tells Jonah to get up, but Jonah...

  6. Ordinary Discipleship (Part 2)

    Is feeding a hungry person a spiritual act? Are good deeds a second-class form of discipleship?

  7. Ordinary Discipleship (Part 1)

    Is feeding a hungry person a spiritual act? Are good deeds a second-class form of discipleship?

  8. Twice Created, Twice Flooded

    Why are some of the details in the creation stories of Genesis 1-2 different? And what does that imply about their authorship? Links referenced in this episode: Breakdown of the two flood sources Wikipedia on the Documentary Hypothesis

  9. Moses Wrote (Some of) the Law

    Did Moses write every bit of Genesis-Deuteronomy? If others were involved, how does that inform our view of inspiration?

  10. Is Russia in the Bible?

    The dramatic and dangerous war in Ukraine is making many wonder if there are predictions in the Bible about this. So are there verses in the Bible that predict a cataclysmic war instigated by Russia, and is it the current one? Does the Bible predict events in general that are happening now? How...

  11. Can You Go to Church?

    Is “church” any gathering of believers in any format? Is it a building where that gathering happens?

  12. A Pew for Two

    When Jesus says “Where two or more are gathered in my name, I’m there with them,” what does he mean? Is he endorsing some sort of micro-church gatherings?

  13. Pope Peter?

    Was Peter the first pope? What kind of authority did he have, and was it different from other early Christian leaders?

  14. The Case of the Missing Verses

    What’s going on verses that are missing from the Bible? How exactly does Mark’s gospel end? Are your translators trying to keep things out of the Bible they don’t like, or are there some other issues with the text?

  15. Rapture (You Keep Using That Word Part 7)

    Will Christians be whisked away unexpectedly, leaving non-Christians behind to fend for themselves, even for another thousand years? Is the rapture even a biblical concept?

  16. Miracle (You Keep Using That Word Part 6)

    Is a miracle something unnatural done by God? Is every unexpectedly good thing that happens to me a miracle? Is there a difference in how we should use “miracle” and, say, “blessing”? Join Josh for the sixth episode in the “You Keep Using That Word” miniseries.

  17. World (You Keep Using That Word Part 5)

    If God loves the world (John 3:16), why are Christians commanded not to love the world (1 John 2:15)? What is the Christian posture toward “the world”? Join Josh for the fifth episode in the “You Keep Using That Word” miniseries.

  18. Humble (You Keep Using That Word Part 4)

    Is “humbled” just a more modest synonym for “honored?” What does it truly mean to be humbled? Join Josh for the fourth episode in the “You Keep Using That Word” miniseries.

  19. Freedom (You Keep Using That Word Part 3)

    Is the freedom for believers that scripture talks about the same as democratic freedoms? Are we using the word "freedom" scripturally when we talk about it this way? Join Josh for the third episode in the “You Keep Using That Word” miniseries.

  20. Kill (You Keep Using That Word Part 2)

    How can the Bible say “do not kill” (Exodus 20) and then go on to talk about capital crimes (Exodus 21)? What’s going on with the word for “kill”/”murder” in the Ten Commandments? Join Josh for the second episode in the “You Keep Using That Word” miniseries.

  21. Heart (You Keep Using That Word Part 1)

    We begin a new series called “You Keep Using That Word,” focusing on often-misunderstood Bible words. This episode is about the word “heart.” Is it the "emotional" part of humans, in contrast with the superior "thinking," "rational" head? How does scripture use this word?

  22. Building a Bible Reading Habit

    This episode includes tips for forming meaningful, long-lasting habits - especially for reading the Bible - as we enter the New Year’s resolution season. If you’ve wanted to create a scripture reading habit, these resources are a great place to start. Links mentioned in this episode: Josh’s...

  23. Is Christmas Biblical?

    Why do Christians celebrate Christmas? Was Jesus born in December 25? Is Christmas in the Bible? Is it OK to celebrate it?

  24. Reading Genesis Responsibly (Genesis Part 8)

    In this wrap-up episode to the Genesis mini-series, Josh gives 5 principles for reading Genesis responsibly. Links referenced in this episode: Atrahasis (Ancient Near-Eastern Creation Story) Enuma Elish (Ancient Near-Eastern Creation Story) Francis Collins, The Language of God

  25. Baby Dinosaurs on the Ark? An Interview with Dr. Janet K. Ray (Genesis Part 7)

    This episode is an interview with Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray, author of Baby Dinosaurs on the Ark: The Bible and Modern Science and the Trouble of Making It All Fit. Links referenced in this episode Dr. Ray's website Dr. Ray on Facebook Dr. Ray's book Baby Dinosaurs on the Ark

  26. Talking Snakes and Forbidden Fruit (Genesis Part 6)

    Genesis 3 tells a story of a proverbial tree of life and tree of knowledge, a bad choice about eating from one of them, and a talking snake. What do these stories teach us about humanity?

  27. (Re)Creating (Genesis Part 5)

    Why does there seem to be two creation stories in Genesis? Are we supposed to merge these stories? Do the apparent contradictions discredit the Bible? What’s a responsible way to read the second creation story?

  28. Sabbath (Genesis Part 4)

    Why did God need to rest? Are we supposed to rest too? Are we supposed to keep the actual Sabbath?

  29. A Spittin' Image (Genesis Part 3)

    Do humans look like God? Does God look like us? How exactly are we “in God's image”?

  30. Under the Dome (Genesis Part 2)

    Is there a vault in the sky? What do we do with the dome that Genesis 1 talks about? Links reference in this episode: The Three-Storied Universe (see especially the graphic there) The Canopy Theory The Collapse of the Canopy Model

  31. The Poetry of Creation (Genesis Part 1)

    How should we read Genesis 1? This episode is part of a mini-series on Reading Genesis Responsibly.

  32. Lost in Translations

    What’s with all the Bible translations? Are there any we should avoid completely? How do we choose?

  33. Evil Money

    Is money evil? What about the love of money? Does that phrasing make a difference?

  34. Idolatrous Taxes

    Does Jesus tell us to pay our taxes? Links referenced in this episode: Samples of ancient Roman coins

  35. Brothers (and Sisters)

    What’s the deal with gender in Bible translation? Links referenced in this episode: “Is the NIV Gender-Neutral?” Kate Shellnutt: “Gender Inclusivity Isn’t Liberal: It’s Biblical.”

  36. The Opposite of Skipping Church

    What’s the big deal with skipping church (or “forsaking the assembly”)?

  37. The Old Testament Has Heart

    Is the Old Testament just about law, and the New Testament about grace? Or is this perhaps an unfair division?

  38. Hierarchies and Epidurals

    Are epidurals wrong according to Genesis 3? If not, what else might we need to think about the punishments God gives Adam and Eve?

  39. Camels and Needles

    Can rich people go to heaven? What’s going on with Jesus’s statement about camels going through needles’ eyes?

  40. God Has a Plan For Your Life

    If I choose the wrong job, spouse, or school, am I ignoring God’s plan for my life?

  41. (Not) Everything Happens for a Reason

    Does everything happen for reason? Do I need to look for the greater good in everything I experience?

  42. Weaker Brothers and Sisters

    What does it mean to be the "weaker" brother or sister? And should we ever claim that?

  43. More Than You Can Handle

    Will God give you more than you can handle?

  44. God Might Not Prosper You

    Does God have plans to prosper you?

  45. Parenting Guarantees

    Does good parenting always lead to faithful kids?

  46. I Can Do What Things?

    Does Jesus help me win sports matches, get promotions, and achieve all my goals?

  47. Turning Cheeks and Blind Eyes

    What does it mean to turn the other cheek? Is this a way to ignore a threat?

  48. An Eye for an Eye, and No More

    Does the phrase “eye for an eye” require harsh punishment? Does God require vengeance? Or is something else going on with that phrase? Links referenced in this episode: · English translation of Hammurabi’s code

  49. There Will Always Be Poor People. So What?

    Jesus says there will always be poor people around. Is that a reason to care less or more about helping those in poverty?

  50. "Good Samaritan" is...sort of an insult

    We hear lots of people described as “Good Samaritans,” but is that really a great compliment? Why is this story Jesus tells so shocking?

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Trying to interpret and apply a book written thousands of years ago in three ancient languages is a pretty complex task! Join host Josh Kingcade for bite-sized deep dives into different verses and topics in the Bible. The goal isn't just to be right! Responsible Bible reading will help us be more faithful believers.

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