The 10 Commandments E1 — What comes to mind when you hear “Thou shalt not”? Probably the 10 Commandments! Even if you know very little about the Bible, you’re probably familiar with “Thou shalt not kill,” “Thou shalt not steal,” “Honor your father and mother,” and many others. They’re all over movies, literature, and even carved into public buildings. In the Exodus scroll, these are the core commands God gives to Israel on tablets of stone at the foot of Mount Sinai. And there’s a lot that sets them apart from the hundreds of other laws God gives to Israel. In this episode, Jon and Tim kick off a new series on the 10 Commandments, exploring what makes them special and how they are quoted throughout the rest of the Bible.

FULL SHOW NOTES

For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.

CHAPTERS

1. The 10 Words (0:00-17:28)
2. What Sets These Words Apart? (17:28-31:58)
3. The Foundation for Righteousness and Pathway to Eternal Life (31:58-45:00)

OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

• The Ten Commandments: Interpretation: Resources for the Use of Scripture in the Church by Patrick D. Miller
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.

SHOW MUSIC

• “Aquarelle,” by Magiksolo
• “Air,” by Magiksolo
• “Atlantic Way,” by Stefano Mastronardi
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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Psalms 1 & 2 E4 — The New Testament authors make both subtle and direct claims to Jesus’ divinity, almost exclusively by referencing Israel’s Scriptures. In Psalm 2, one of the most quoted passages from the Hebrew Bible, Yahweh responds to the conspiring, violent nations by installing a king (whom he calls his Son) in Israel. Jesus and the apostles frequently use Psalm 2 language to describe Jesus’ divine identity and unique relationship to God the Father. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore these references in Jesus’ baptism, transfiguration, and resurrection, while also considering how the Son of God shares his royal identity with his followers.

FULL SHOW NOTES

For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.

CHAPTERS

1. Recap and Setup for the New Testament (0:00-9:23)
2. Psalm 2 in Jesus’ Baptism (9:23-23:46)
3. Psalm 2 in Jesus’ Transfiguration (23:46-40:24)
4. Psalm 2 in Acts and Romans (40:24-59:50)
5. Psalm 2 in Revelation (59:50-1:15:05)

PSALMS 1 & 2 BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION

View our full translation of Psalms 1 & 2.

REFERENCED RESOURCES

• The Birth of the Trinity: Jesus, God, and Spirit in New Testament and Early Christian Interpretations of the Old Testament by Matthew W. Bates
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here.

SHOW MUSIC

• “Spark” by Tesk
• “Jasmine” by King I Divine
• “Lounge” by Leavv & Nuncc
• “Filao” by Kissamilé
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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Psalms 1 & 2 E3 — So far in this short series, we’ve looked individually at Psalm 1 and Psalm 2. Now we’ll look at them side by side. The art of meditating on Scripture involves appreciating every single paragraph, poem, and story, but then also considering what comes before and after, because the biblical authors put everything in this order for a reason! Looking at Psalms 1 and 2 next to each other we find many overlapping words and ideas, so reading both together is crucial for understanding each one individually. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore all the connections, not only between Psalms 1 and 2, but also between these psalms and many other places in the Hebrew Bible.

FULL SHOW NOTES

For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.

CHAPTERS

1. Setup for Reading Psalm 1 and 2 Together (0:00-9:05)
2. Connections in the First and Second Stanzas (9:05-30:36)
3. Connections in the Third Stanza (30:36-41:15)
4. Psalm 1 and 2 in the Hebrew Bible (41:15-1:02:29)

PSALMS 1 & 2 BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION

View our full translation of Psalms 1 & 2.

REFERENCED RESOURCES

• Psalms Overview video and poster
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here.

SHOW MUSIC

• “Sparks” by ØDYSSEE & Lazlow
• “Green Tea” by Toonorth
• “Bloom” by Sweeps & luv pug
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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