Biblical Insights with David Gooding

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David W. Gooding (1925–2019) was Professor Emeritus of Old Testament Greek at Queen’s University, Belfast. As well as publishing several books of biblical exegesis and apologetics, he taught the Bible internationally and lectured on its relevance to philosophy and world religions. His expositions of Scripture are enhanced by what F. F. Bruce once called his ‘rare combination of gifts: spiritual insight, classical learning and literary appreciation’. Biblical Insights showcases David Gooding’s sermons in 15­–25 minute episodes, and aim not only to teach us what Scripture says, but inspire us to read and understand God’s word for ourselves.

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  1. EPISODE 1

    S5 E1: Genesis [Part 1 of 2] – Book by Book: Bible Intros with David Gooding

    In this podcast series, David Gooding provides high level overviews that help us begin to understand what individual books are saying, and why they matter now. He gives the big picture inside a little frame, and shows us that the challenge of understanding the books in God’s library is meant to be as exciting as it is challenging. In this episode, David Gooding gives an overview of the first half of the book of Genesis and its three creation stories, showing what lessons each story teaches us about humanity’s original purpose, tragic fall and ultimate redemption.

    45 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    S5 E2: Genesis [Part 2 of 2] – Book by Book: Bible Intros with David Gooding

    In this podcast series, David Gooding provides high level overviews that help us begin to understand what individual books are saying, and why they matter now. He gives the big picture inside a little frame, and shows us that the challenge of understanding the books in God’s library is meant to be as exciting as it is challenging. In this episode, David Gooding gives an overview of Genesis, focussing on the life of Abraham and how the New Testament appeals to the authority of the Old as it explains the doctrines of the Christian gospel.

    41 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    S5 E3: Exodus – Book by Book: Bible Intros with David Gooding

    In this podcast series, David Gooding provides high level overviews that help us begin to understand what individual books are saying, and why they matter now. He gives the big picture inside a little frame, and shows us that the challenge of understanding the books in God’s library is meant to be as exciting as it is challenging. In this episode, David Gooding overviews Exodus and explains how its true story of redemption is relevant for Christians today as it comes to fulfilment in the events of the New Testament.

    50 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    S5 E4: Leviticus – Book by Book: Bible Intros with David Gooding

    In this podcast series, David Gooding provides high level overviews that help us begin to understand what individual books are saying, and why they matter now. He gives the big picture inside a little frame, and shows us that the challenge of understanding the books in God’s library is meant to be as exciting as it is challenging. In this episode, David Gooding surveys Leviticus, explaining its practical implications for Christians by showing us how its depictions of sacrifices and offerings teach us about sin, holiness and the character of God.

    49 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    S5 E5: Deuteronomy – Book by Book: Bible Intros with David Gooding

    In this podcast series, David Gooding provides high level overviews that help us begin to understand what individual books are saying, and why they matter now. He gives the big picture inside a little frame, and shows us that the challenge of understanding the books in God’s library is meant to be as exciting as it is challenging. In this episode, David Gooding gives an outline of Deuteronomy, explaining its relevance for today and the ways we can apply its message to ourselves in light of the new covenant’s superiority to the old covenant.

    46 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    S5 E6: Joshua – Book by Book: Bible Intros with David Gooding

    In this podcast, David Gooding provides high level overviews that help us begin to understand what individual books are saying, and why they matter now. He gives the big picture inside a little frame, and shows us that the challenge of understanding the books in God’s library is meant to be as exciting as it is challenging. In this episode, David Gooding surveys the book of Joshua, focussing on the judgments of God and what Christians today are meant to learn from the Israelite’s conquest and inheritance of the land.

    24 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    S5 E7: 1 Kings – Book by Book: Bible Intros with David Gooding

    In this podcast, David Gooding provides high level overviews that help us begin to understand what individual books are saying, and why they matter now. He gives the big picture inside a little frame, and shows us that the challenge of understanding the books in God’s library is meant to be as exciting as it is challenging. In this episode, David Gooding gives an overview of 1 Kings to show that, rather than being a mere list of historical events, the inspired text is arranged in such a way as to communicate God’s living message.

    47 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    S5 E8: Kings (Part 2) – Book by Book: Bible Intros with David Gooding

    In this podcast, David Gooding provides high level overviews that help us begin to understand what individual books are saying, and why they matter now. He gives the big picture inside a little frame, and shows us that the challenge of understanding the books in God’s library is meant to be as exciting as it is challenging. In this episode, David Gooding continues his survey of Kings, focussing on the symbolism of the structure and furnishings of the house of the Lord, and the history of the division of the nation of Israel.

    45 min
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David W. Gooding (1925–2019) was Professor Emeritus of Old Testament Greek at Queen’s University, Belfast. As well as publishing several books of biblical exegesis and apologetics, he taught the Bible internationally and lectured on its relevance to philosophy and world religions. His expositions of Scripture are enhanced by what F. F. Bruce once called his ‘rare combination of gifts: spiritual insight, classical learning and literary appreciation’. Biblical Insights showcases David Gooding’s sermons in 15­–25 minute episodes, and aim not only to teach us what Scripture says, but inspire us to read and understand God’s word for ourselves.

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