Under the Hood

Under the Hood
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Under the Hood is a thought-provoking biblical series that offers a fresh perspective on well-known stories from the Bible. Delving into each narrative, the series explores (1) the distinctive historical context of each story, (2) archaeological evidence supporting the events, and (3) the profound ways in which each story illuminates the gospel of Jesus Christ. Join Sam and Will as they guide you through captivating insights, dispel myths, and present compelling evidence of the Bible's historical reliability and spiritual significance.

  1. 3 days ago

    Ep. 105: How Does Joshua Point to Jesus?

    Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO Joshua’s journey into the Promised Land reveals striking parallels with Jesus, from Israel’s deliverance out of slavery and crossing through the waters to Joshua’s Jordan crossing and Jesus’ baptism. This episode explores how Joshua, Moses, the Passover, the Ark of the Covenant, John the Baptist, and the imagery of death and resurrection fit into a larger biblical story pointing toward Jesus. Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations exploring the Bible. Chapters 00:00 - Joshua and the Story of Salvation 01:23 - The Red Sea, Wilderness, and Baptism 02:01 - Joshua, Jesus, and the Name Yeshua 03:04 - Joshua Prepares to Cross the Jordan 04:00 - The Ark Enters the Jordan 05:18 - Jesus and John at the Jordan 06:29 - The Heavens Part at Jesus’ Baptism 07:20 - Baptism, Death, and Resurrection Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #Joshua #Jesus #BibleStudy #Bible #Baptism #JordanRiver #PromisedLand #Moses #JohnTheBaptist #Yeshua #Passover #BiblicalTheology #Christianity

    Ep. 105: How Does Joshua Point to Jesus?

  2. 5 days ago

    Ep. 104: Did Pentecost Reverse the Tower of Babel?

    Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO Explore how the Tower of Babel connects with Pentecost and the larger story of the Bible. This teaching explains how Babel scattered people through divided languages, while the miracle in Acts chapter 2 brought people together to hear the gospel. Learn why people from many nations gathered in Jerusalem and then carried the story of Jesus back home. The discussion also compares the kingdom of man with the kingdom of God and traces the biblical conflict between Babylon and the heavenly city. Consider how Christians are called to seek God’s name, glory, kingdom, and will instead of building life around themselves. Like, comment, and subscribe for more. Chapters 00:00:00 - The Tower of Babel 00:00:46 - Two Kingdoms 00:01:27 - Pentecost Explained 00:02:22 - Nations Gather 00:03:55 - Peter’s Sermon 00:05:01 - Babylon and Heaven Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #TowerOfBabel #Pentecost #Acts2 #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #NewChristian #BibleForBeginners #GospelOfJesus #KingdomOfGod #Babylon #BiblicalHistory #JesusChrist #LearnTheBible

    Ep. 104: Did Pentecost Reverse the Tower of Babel?

  3. 20 Aug

    Ep. 103: Is There Evidence for the Tower of Babel in Ancient Chinese Language?

    Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO Is there evidence that the world once shared a common language? This episode explores the Tower of Babel, early written languages, ancient Chinese flood traditions, and similarities to the story of Noah. It also examines a Chinese creation text alongside Genesis 1 and considers possible biblical meanings within Old Chinese characters. Learn how these claimed connections relate to creation, the Garden of Eden, the flood, sacrifice, righteousness, and the Spirit of God. Consider how ancient stories and language may preserve memories that shaped later civilizations. Share your thoughts on these parallels in the comments. Like, comment, and subscribe for more. Chapters 00:00:00 - One Common Language 00:00:51 - Languages Near Babel 00:01:24 - Ancient Chinese Beliefs 00:02:30 - Chinese Flood Stories 00:03:30 - Creation and Genesis 00:04:32 - Old Chinese Characters 00:05:10 - Eden, Noah, and Sacrifice 00:07:12 - The Spirit in Genesis Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #NewChristian #BibleForBeginners #TowerOfBabel #Genesis #Genesis1 #NoahsArk #BiblicalCreation #AncientLanguages #ChineseHistory #GardenOfEden #BibleTeaching #OldTestament #ChristianPodcast

    Ep. 103: Is There Evidence for the Tower of Babel in Ancient Chinese Language?

  4. 18 Aug

    Ep. 102: Why Did God Confuse the Languages at the Tower of Babel?

    Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO In this episode, Sam and Will discuss how Genesis 11 explains why God confused the language of the people building the city and tower of Babel. This discussion shows how communication can be used for good or wicked purposes. It also presents God’s decision to stop their progress as an act of mercy rather than destroying them. They explore the phrase “let us go down,” its connection to the Trinity, and ancient Assyrian and Sumerian stories about confused languages. Consider how you use communication, technology, and shared goals in your own life. Watch the full teaching to learn more about Babel and its place in biblical history. Like, comment, and subscribe for more. Chapters 00:00:00 - God Sees the Tower 00:00:28 - Why God Confused Their Language 00:01:19 - Confusion as an Act of Mercy 00:01:42 - The People Are Scattered 00:02:00 - Does “Let Us” Point to the Trinity? 00:02:20 - Ancient Assyrian Story of Babel 00:03:37 - The Sumerian Language Story 00:04:41 - A Shared Memory of One Language Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #NewChristian #BibleCurious #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #Genesis11 #TowerOfBabel #BabelExplained #BibleTeaching #Trinity #BiblicalHistory #AncientHistory #Christianity #LearnTheBible

    Ep. 102: Why Did God Confuse the Languages at the Tower of Babel?

  5. 13 Aug

    Ep. 101: Was the Tower of Babel Real? (The History They Never Taught You)

    Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO In this episode, Sam and Will explore how ancient Babylon used towering structures and ziggurats to claim divine authority over people. We look at the Code of Hammurabi, the Enuma Elish creation myth, and archaeological evidence that the tower really existed. The word "Babel" originally meant "gateway of God" before it came to mean "confusion" in Hebrew. Most powerfully, this episode contrasts the ethics of Babel (our name, our kingdom, our will) with the ethics of Jesus in the Lord's Prayer (your name, your kingdom, your will), challenging us to consider whose kingdom we're building. If you're exploring the Bible or want to understand how ancient history connects to your faith today, this is a great place to start. Like, comment, and subscribe for more. Chapters 00:00:00 - The Code of Hammurabi 00:01:08 - The Enuma Elish Myth 00:02:25 - Babylon's Claim to Divine Authority 00:03:03 - Archaeological Evidence for the Tower 00:04:41 - How Big Was the Tower? 00:05:31 - What Does "Babel" Mean? 00:06:11 - Babel's Kingdom vs. God's Kingdom Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #TowerOfBabel #CodeOfHammurabi #Babylon #EnumaElish #KingdomOfGod #LordsPrayer #Nimrod #BibleHistory #ChristianFaith #NewChristian #BibleArchaeology #Ziggurat #Genesis #BibleStudy

    Ep. 101: Was the Tower of Babel Real? (The History They Never Taught You)

  6. 11 Aug

    Ep 100: Who Was Nimrod and What Did He Have to Do With the Tower of Babel?

    Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO Explore the story of Nimrod and the Tower of Babel in Genesis 10 and Genesis 11. This teaching explains Nimrod’s role as a mighty warrior and kingdom builder, the cities connected to his kingdom, and why Babel became its center. Learn what ancient ziggurats were, why they were built like artificial mountains, and how this background helps explain a tower reaching toward the heavens. The discussion also examines Babel’s purpose: building a city for themselves, making a name for themselves, and refusing to be scattered across the earth. This passage challenges us to consider the difference between pursuing our own name and living according to God’s purposes. Follow along as we explore the Bible in a clear, beginner-friendly way. Like, comment, and subscribe for more. Chapters 00:00:00 - Who Was Nimrod? 00:00:37 - Nimrod’s Rebellion 00:01:20 - Nimrod’s Kingdom 00:02:05 - What Is a Ziggurat? 00:03:03 - Sacred Mountains 00:03:58 - The City of Babel 00:04:20 - Babel Begins 00:05:01 - Why Build the Tower? 00:05:36 - Rebellion at Babel Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #NewChristian #BibleForBeginners #Genesis10 #Genesis11 #Nimrod #TowerOfBabel #Babel #Ziggurat #BookOfGenesis #BibleTeaching #LearnTheBible

    Ep 100: Who Was Nimrod and What Did He Have to Do With the Tower of Babel?

  7. 6 Aug

    Ep. 99: Is David and Goliath Really About Jesus?

    Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO In this episode, Sam and Will explore the story of David and Goliath and uncover its deeper meaning pointing to Jesus. They talk about the Valley of Elah where David picked up smooth stones from the riverbed to face a giant covered in scale armor. You'll learn how deadly a sling actually was in the ancient world, with studies showing it had nearly the stopping power of a .44 Magnum. But, the real point of this story goes far beyond an underdog victory. Goliath, dressed like a serpent and blaspheming God, is defeated when the shepherd boy from Bethlehem crushes his head, echoing the very first gospel promise given in Scripture. This story reveals how David points to Jesus, the ultimate champion who defeated sin and death and won a bride and an inheritance for all who trust in him. If you're new to the Bible, this is a powerful example of how the whole story connects from beginning to end. Like, comment, and subscribe for more. Chapters 00:00:00 - The Valley of Elah 00:00:48 - David's weapons against Goliath 00:01:08 - The power of an ancient sling 00:01:30 - The deeper meaning of the story 00:02:21 - David strikes Goliath's forehead 00:02:48 - The first gospel promise 00:03:19 - What David wins 00:03:48 - Jesus is our champion Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #DavidAndGoliath #BibleStudy #GospelExplained #NewChristian #BibleForBeginners #ChristInTheOldTestament #JesusIsChampion #ValleyOfElah #SerpentCrusher #ChristianFaith #WhatIsTheGospel #OldTestament #BibleTeaching

    Ep. 99: Is David and Goliath Really About Jesus?

  8. 4 Aug

    Ep. 98: Why Does Goliath Look Like a Serpent in the Bible?

    Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO In this teaching, Sam and Will explore the deeper meaning behind Goliath's bronze armor and why the Bible describes it in so much detail. The Hebrew word for bronze (Nahushet) is closely linked to the word for serpent (Nahash), revealing that Goliath is portrayed as the embodiment of God's ancient enemy. They also look at David, a young shepherd boy likely only thirteen or fourteen years old, who volunteers to face this giant when no one else will. David refuses King Saul's armor, choosing instead to trust the God who delivered him from the bear and the lion. This passage shows that faith in God is a more powerful weapon than any physical advantage. Whether you're new to the Bible or revisiting a familiar story, this breakdown will help you see David and Goliath in a whole new light. Like, comment, and subscribe for more. Chapters 00:00:00 - Goliath's Armor: What made him so terrifying 00:00:53 - Bronze and Serpent: The hidden Hebrew word connection 00:02:33 - Why Goliath looks like a snake and what it means 00:03:42 - Who was David? A teenager against a giant 00:04:16 - How David ended up on the battlefield 00:05:42 - Why David refused Saul's armor 00:06:38 - Faith as David's true weapon Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #DavidAndGoliath #BibleStudy #NewChristian #SerpentInTheBible #GoliathsArmor #FaithOverFear #OldTestament #BibleForBeginners #ChristianFaith #DavidAndGoliathExplained #HebrewWordStudy #BibleTeaching #TrustGod #ShepherdBoy #SpiritualWarfare

    Ep. 98: Why Does Goliath Look Like a Serpent in the Bible?
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Under the Hood is a thought-provoking biblical series that offers a fresh perspective on well-known stories from the Bible. Delving into each narrative, the series explores (1) the distinctive historical context of each story, (2) archaeological evidence supporting the events, and (3) the profound ways in which each story illuminates the gospel of Jesus Christ. Join Sam and Will as they guide you through captivating insights, dispel myths, and present compelling evidence of the Bible's historical reliability and spiritual significance.

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  • Creator
    Under the Hood
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    105
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lalani Media Inc 2024
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