Water into Wine

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Conversations and studies exploring Scripture, history, and faith. Hosted by Alec, the show brings together music, biblical scholarship, and diverse perspectives to edify and grow the body of Messiah.

  1. 22 apr

    How the Bible Interprets Itself | NT Use of the OT, Dead Sea Scrolls & Enoch with Dr Matthew Halsted

    How does the Bible interpret itself?In this episode of Water into Wine, I sit down with Dr. Matthew Halsted to explore how Scripture is read within its original context—looking at how the New Testament uses the Old Testament, and how Second Temple literature like the Dead Sea Scrolls and 1 Enoch help us better understand that world.We discuss:What hermeneutics really is (and why you can’t avoid it)How Scripture interprets Scripture (OT → OT, NT → OT)The difference between quotations, allusions, and echoesHow groups like the Dead Sea Scrolls community read the BibleHow Paul and Second Temple Jews interpret the same passages differentlyWhat 1 Enoch reveals about ancient biblical interpretationThis conversation is all about returning to the original context of Scripture—so we can understand it more clearly today.Guest: Dr. Matthew HalstedWebsite: https://matthewhalsted.com/Dr. Matthew Halsted is a biblical scholar, professor, and Anglican priest who teaches at Eternity Bible College. He holds a PhD in philosophical hermeneutics and biblical studies and specializes in how the New Testament interprets the Old Testament.Books:Paul and the Meaning of ScriptureThe End of the World as You Know It0:09 Welcome to Water into Wine (Intro)2:30 What is Hermeneutics? (How to Interpret the Bible)10:16 Why We All Interpret the Bible Differently12:20 Two Keys to Interpreting Scripture Correctly20:13 Is Reading the Bible Alone Enough?23:30 Scripture Interpreting Scripture (Jeremiah 25 & Daniel 9)30:16 Quotations, Allusions & Echoes (NT Use of OT)35:30 How Second Temple Jews Interpreted the Bible37:30 Dead Sea Scrolls Explained (Pesharim & Interpretation)41:00 Dead Sea Scrolls & John the Baptist Parallels45:00 What is the Apocrypha? Why It Matters47:30 What is 1 Enoch? (Second Temple Context)50:46 Why Does Jude Quote 1 Enoch?57:00 New Testament Use of Enoch & Jewish Tradition59:10 The Shema Explained (To Hear is to Obey)1:02:00 Final Thoughts on Interpreting Scripture

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  2. Did Genesis Copy Babylon? Epic of Gilgamesh Explained

    22 feb

    Did Genesis Copy Babylon? Epic of Gilgamesh Explained

    Did Genesis copy the Epic of Gilgamesh?In this episode of Water into Wine, I’m joined again by Dr. Mark Chavalas, scholar of Mesopotamian history and ancient Near Eastern literature, to explore the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Atrahasis flood tradition, and how these Mesopotamian accounts compare with the biblical flood narrative in Genesis.We discuss:• What the Epic of Gilgamesh actually is• When the flood tablets were discovered• The Atrahasis epic and the fuller Mesopotamian flood story• Similarities and differences between the Mesopotamian flood and Genesis• Whether Genesis “borrowed” from Babylon• How ancient Near Eastern context helps us read Scripture more clearly• Why Genesis–Kings may reflect an exile lensRather than being intimidated by parallels between ancient texts, we explore how understanding Mesopotamian literature can sharpen our reading of Scripture and deepen our appreciation for the theological message of Genesis.Books Mentioned• Nathan Wasserman — The Flood: The Akkadian Sources• W. G. Lambert & A. R. Millard — Atra-Ḫasīs: The Babylonian Story of the Flood• Stephanie Dalley — Myths from Mesopotamia• Adam Miglio — The Gilgamesh Epic and Genesis 1–11: Peering into the Deep• Andrew George — The Epic of Gilgamesh• Benjamin Foster — The Epic of GilgameshFollow Dr. Mark ChavalasPodcast: The Buried Biblehttps://www.youtube.com/@UCvlSazBr6-ME5x2KsbsnPlQ About Water into WineWater into Wine studies Scripture in its original context through conversations with scholars, authors, and Bible teachers, with the hope of edifying the whole body of Messiah.If you found this helpful, please like, subscribe, and follow for future interviews and discussions.#Genesis #EpicOfGilgamesh #BibleAndAncientNearEast #Mesopotamia #Atrahasis #BiblicalStudies #AncientNearEast #ChristianApologetics #waterintowine

    56 min.
  3. 12 jan

    End Times Decoded? What if we’re all Wrong?with Steve Moutria

    Today I’m joined by Steve Moutria (TorahFamily.org) for a wide-ranging conversation on End Times—with a strong focus on reading prophecy through Torah patterns, Yeshua’s warnings in Matthew 24 / Mark 13 / Luke 21, and the need to stay humble as we keep studying.We talk about what Steve considers the key “watch list” signs—Jerusalem being surrounded and the abomination of desolation—and his working framework of how events may unfold (including Ezekiel’s “40 days,” resurrection timing themes, Babylon/Antichrist, and a Sinai “bride” motif). Steve also shares thoughts on the Ark/Tabernacle theme, the two witnesses, the idea that prophecy can be cyclical, and why we need the Spirit and a life of obedience to handle the Scriptures rightly.Guest: Steve Moutria — https://torahfamily.org/Host: Alec (Water into Wine)Teachings Steve mentioned1) The Return of the Tenthttps://torahfamily.org/the-return-of-the-tent/2) What is the Idol of Jealousy?https://torahfamily.org/what-is-the-idol-of-jealousy/3) Beware of the Noahide Lawshttps://torahfamily.org/beware-of-the-noahide-laws/4) The 2nd Exodushttps://torahfamily.org/the-2nd-exodus/5) Armageddon and the Parousia (Updated and Expanded)https://torahfamily.org/armageddon-and-the-parousia-updated-and-expanded/6) Declaring the End from the Beginninghttps://torahfamily.org/declaring-the-end-from-the-beginning/7) Satan’s Little Seasonhttps://torahfamily.org/satans-little-season/8) The Abomination of Desolationhttps://torahfamily.org/the-abomination-of-desolation/9) What is the Gospel?https://torahfamily.org/what-is-the-gospel/

    57 min.

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Conversations and studies exploring Scripture, history, and faith. Hosted by Alec, the show brings together music, biblical scholarship, and diverse perspectives to edify and grow the body of Messiah.