Bible Talk — A podcast by 9Marks & Southern Seminary

Isaiah 30 offers glimpses of both Israel's near future and eternal future. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss this fascinating passage.

Isaiah 29 offers a play-by-play of what we see in the Gospels—from the miraculous to the call to the meek and the poor. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.

We're covering similar terrain in Isaiah 28, which raises an important question: What do you do when you come across seemingly repetitive segments of Scripture? Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.

This passage has everything: dying dragons, a world covered in the fruit of forgiveness, and a surprising trumpet blast. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 27.

In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about Isaiah 26, a dense, metaphor-laden passage that cranes its neck to the glorious future that awaits all those who trust in the LORD.

The judgment of the whole earth (Isaiah 24) gives way to the hope of the whole earth: a God-initiated resurrection. In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 25–26.

In this passage, the scope widens as the destruction of particular nations gives way to the destruction of the world. Alex, Jim, and Sam talk about Isaiah 24.

In this bonus episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about 1 Peter 5:1–5. They focus on a pastor's job description and disposition. Who knew these guys talked about the New Testament, too!?

In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about the oracle against Tyre in Isaiah 23. This passage teaches us, among other things, why it's stupid to put our hope in money.

After several chapters of judgment against the nations, the scope of God's judgment now zeroes in on Judah. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 22.

This episode of Bible Talk walks through Isaiah 21, which features an enigmatic, yet grand prophecy on the coming judgment of Babylon. Watch as Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.

One of the clearest motivators for global missions can be found, believe it or not, right here amidst oracles of judgment against disobedient nations. This passage is glorious. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 19–20.

After our holiday hiatus, Bible Talk is back!In this episode, Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 17–18, which includes the LORD's oracle against Damascus and Cush.

Isaiah 15–16: On Moab’s Decision between the Lion and the Lamb

This chapter marks a transition, as the prophet shifts his attention from Israel to the nations. The Lord has sworn to judge the nations for their unbelief. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 13–14.

In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about this small, but action chapter: Isaiah 12.

Isaiah 11 is a marvelous passage about the coming messiah, and all the blessings that he will bring to his people. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.

In Isaiah 10, there's an axe of judgment wielded against a "godless nation." That axe is Assyria; the godless nation is Judah. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.

We've all read this passage at Christmas Eve services. It's a dark, enigmatic passage—and then the promise of God-with-us breaks through. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 9.

In this special episode of Bible Talk, recorded in at the recent Promised and Fulfilled Conference, Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 8. Judgment is coming, says the LORD, but there is a way out.You can watch the talks from the Promised and Fulfilled Conference here.

Isaiah 7 is well-known for its prophecy about a "virgin who will conceive." Well, who exactly is Isaiah talking about? Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.

In Isaiah 6, the prophet sees the Lord and learns his mission. It's a difficult one: "Preach to a bunch of people who won't listen to you. In fact, your preaching will harden them further."Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 6.

In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about Isaiah 5, a sobering passage about God’s judgment.

In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about Isaiah 3–4, a poignant passage about—what else?—God's glory in salvation through judgment. 

In Isaiah 2, Isaiah envisions a glorious future where all the nations stream to worship the Lord and all their inhabitants lay down their weapons forever. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss and, for the first time in a while, disagree.

We’ve started a new book: Isaiah. In Isaiah 1, the prophet explains Israel’s heart problem, and what they need to do—or believe!—in order to fix it. Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.

After a summer delay, Bible Talk is back! And we’re switching genres . . . or do genres even exist? Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss “rules” for reading prophetic literature. (Spoiler: Jim doesn’t like the rules.)

In this special episode, Alex and Sam talk to Jim about his new book on John’s Gospel.Bible Talk is brought to you by 9Marks and Southern Seminary. To learn more about Southern Seminary, visit https://www.sbts.edu

We've finally arrived at the end of 2 Kings. Judah is ransacked by Babylon, and the people are funneling back to Egypt of all places. They have no king. And yet . . . is there reason for hope?Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.

In 2 Kings 23, King Josiah is on the warpath against wickedness. He’s a great king, perhaps the best in Israel’s history. And yet, he still wasn’t good enough.Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.

The closing chapters of 2 Kings have been dark. And then, out of nowhere, King Josiah and a few unsung heroes show up and lead Judah back to God. But it's too late . . . right?Jim, Alex, and Sam discuss 2 Kings 22.

As Judah continues its descent toward destruction, we meet Manasseh. He's a terrible, wicked, awful king. He should be building the temple, but instead he's blaspheming it. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss 2 Kings 21.

In 2 Kings 20, we come across the sad final chapter of Hezekiah's reign. What started out so well ends so poorly. What can we learn from this? Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.

In this special episode of Bible Talk, Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi interview Alex Duke about From Eden to Egypt, a book about Genesis “for normal people.”From Eden to Egypt, by Alex Duke

In 2 Kings 19, King Sennacherib of Assyria offers a juiced-up diatribe about his own accomplishments. And then the Lord speaks up and gets to work.Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss 2 Kings 19.

In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex, Jim, and Adam discuss 2 Kings 18, which features the surprisingly hopeful opening overture of Judah’s final act.

In this episode, the author of Kings writes a theologically informed obituary for the nation of Israel. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss 2 Kings 17.

In 2 Kings 16, Judah’s worst king to date takes the throne—what happens next is despicable and blasphemous. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.

In this episode of Bible Talk, the author serves up a sandwich made up of bad Israelite meat and good Judean bread.Bible Talk is brought to you by 9Marks and Southern Seminary. To learn more about Southern Seminary, visit https://www.sbts.edu

In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex, Jim, and Sam pivot to video, while Israel and Judah pivot toward civil war and eventual exile.

In 2 Kings 13, we get two evil reigns—Jehoahaz and Jehoash—and two weird things—which involve some misguided arrows and some life-giving bones. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Desert.Bible Talk is brought to you by 9Marks and Southern Seminary. To learn more about Southern Seminary, visit sbts.edu.

As 2 Kings has gone on, it's been harder and harder to tell the difference between Israel and Judah. They intersected, and then they intermingled. So we might ask: Is there really any meaningful difference between the two?Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss 2 Kings 11–12.Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Desert.Bible Talk is brought to you by 9Marks and Southern Seminary. To learn more about Southern Seminary, visit sbts.edu.

In this episode of Bible Talk, Jim, Sam, and Alex talk about 2 Kings 10, where Jehu continues to administer justice to God's long-promised enemies.Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Desert.

Bible Talk is back for another season!In this episode, Jim, Sam, and Alex discuss 2 Kings 9 and the bloody end of Jezebel's wicked reign, which the Lord had promised years and years ago.Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Desert.

In 2 Kings 8, we realize that the kings of Israel and the kings of Judah have become indistinguishable in almost every way, from their behavior to their birth names. What’s going on in this enigmatic chapter? Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.

In 2 Kings 6–7, we get a floating axe-head and a Syrian siege and an angelic army. But why?Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.

In 2 Kings 5, we witness two surprising reversals: a foreign, leprous general becomes a servant of the LORD; meanwhile, a servant of the LORD becomes a leper. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.

In 2 Kings 3–4, Elisha is not a mere miracle worker—he’s a true prophet, and listening to him will lead Israel back to Yahweh.Jim Hamilton, Alex Duke, and Sam Emadi discuss.

In 2 Kings 1–2, Elijah ascends to heaven on a chariot of fire and Elisha curses 42 scoffers just before two she-bears rip them apart. What!? Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.

First Kings concludes with the death of a wicked king and the scattering of a nation that’s beginning to look a lot like . . . Egypt.Listen in as Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss 1 Kings 21–22.