Does the Bible say THAT?!?

David Lester
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Does the Bible say THAT?!?

All about the Bible. This podcast walks through the books of the Bible talking about what the sacred text says and means (as best as we can tell). This is an inclusive show for anyone, regardless of belief or non-belief, wanting to learn more about the Bible.

  1. JAN 27

    SERMON: Seeing God's Kingdom Among the World's Empires (Exodus 2:15-25)

    Dave preached a sermon at Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church on January 26, 2025 out of Exodus 2:15-25. Info on Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church: https://ckpres.org/ Sources used for the sermon: *Word Biblical Commentary: Exodus by John I. Durham *The JPS Torah Commentary: Exodus by Nahum Sarna *The NIV Application Commentary: Exodus by Peter Enns Opening Music: Struttin With Some Barbeque by Louis Armstrong

    33 min

  2. JAN 1

    022: The Fight of Abram and Lot with Mike Mason (Genesis 13:1-9)

    Returning guest Mike Mason and I talk about Abram, Sarai, Lot and their caravan coming back up out of Egypt to the promised land. There is a dispute between Abram and Lot which leads an amicable separation. Go to the right! Go to the left! Or vice versa! Sources used for this episode: *The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton *Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 1-15 by Gordon J. Wenham *The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament by John H. Walton, Victor H Matthews & Mark W. Chavalas *The New International Commentary: The Book of Genesis: Chapters 1-17 by Victor P. Hamilton *Come Out My People: God's Call Out of Empire in the Bible and Beyond by Wes Howard-Brook Opening Music: Struttin With Some Barbeque by Louis Armstrong

    58 min

  3. 12/25/2024

    SPECIAL: Christmas Reflection 2024

    Host Dave Lester shares a Christmas reflection for the season of 2024 while quoting from the final book by Rachel Held Evans called "Wholehearted Faith". Sources used for this episode: *Wholehearted Faith by Rachel Held Evans (with Jeff Chu) Opening Music: "The Gift of St. Cecilia" Jars of Clay from their album "Christmas Songs"

    20 min

  4. 11/24/2024

    SERMON: Foolishness to the Gentiles (Acts 26)

    In this episode, Dave Lester shares a sermon he preached out of Acts 26 at Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church on November 17, 2024. The message highlighted the Apostle Paul preaching an inclusive gospel of transformation that is foolishness to the Gentiles. Sources used for this message: *The New International Commentary on the New Testament: The Book of Acts by F.F. Bruce *New Testament Commentary: Acts by Simon J. Kistemaker Opening Music: Struttin With Some Barbeque by Louis Armstrong

    36 min

  5. 10/16/2024

    021: Fleeing to Egypt: Mary Hoard (Genesis 12:10-20)

    Children's Director at Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church, Mary Hoard, joins the podcast to talk about Abram and Sarai fleeing to Egypt because of a severe famine. We dive into the bizarre and disturbing plan of Abram's to pretend that Sarai was his sister so he would not be killed in Egypt. What is going on with this account? We cannot promise concrete answers. Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church information: https://www.ckpc.org/ Sources used for this episode: *Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to the Women of the Torah and the Throne by Wilda Gafney *The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton *Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 1-15 by Gordon J. Wenham *The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament by John H. Walton, Victor H Matthews & Mark W. Chavalas *The New International Commentary: The Book of Genesis: Chapters 1-17 by Victor P. Hamilton *Come Out My People: God's Call Out of Empire in the Bible and Beyond by Wes Howard-Brook *"Footsteps of Abraham" by Malachi Martin. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1983/03/13/travel/footsteps-of-abraham-by-malachi-martin.html Opening Music: Struttin With Some Barbeque by Louis Armstrong

    1h 14m

  6. 09/02/2024

    020: The Abrahamic Covenant with Ryan Egli (Genesis 12:1-9)

    Pastor Ryan Egli of City Line Church in Philadelphia joins the podcast to talk about the call of Abram. We discuss Abram, Sarai, Lot and their caravan leaving comfortable surroundings for the unknown land of Canaan. We also dive deep into the Abrahamic covenant and how this seismic theological idea has had ripple effects throughout history that continue to this day. Finally, Pastor Ryan challenges me on the grammatical/historical/cultural interpretation lens for this podcast while powerfully advocating for a Christocentric interpretative lens. Check out the website for City Line Church: https://citylinechurch.net/ Sources used for this episode: *The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton *Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 1-15 by Gordon J. Wenham *The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament by John H. Walton, Victor H Matthews & Mark W. Chavalas *The Book of Genesis: Chapters 1-17 by Victor P. Hamilton *Come Out My People: God's Call Out of Empire in the Bible and Beyond by Wes Howard-Brook *Peoples of the Old Testament World edited by Alfred J Hoerth, Gerald L Mattingly and Edwin M Yamauchi *The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name by Sally Lloyd-Jones *This is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, About Living a Compassionate Life By David Foster Wallace. https://fs.blog/david-foster-wallace-this-is-water/ Opening Music: Struttin With Some Barbeque by Louis Armstrong

    1h 36m

  7. 08/14/2024

    019: The Origin of Abram (Genesis 11:27-32)

    This episode chronicles the origin story of Abram (who will become Abraham), a major religious figure in history. We observe Abram's beginnings via his father Terah. The family was from Ur of the Chaldeans (not quite sure where that is), leave for Canaan (don't know why), and settle in Harran instead (no reason given). In short, there is a lot we don't know about this passage which is sparse. Sources used for this episode: *The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton *Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 1-15 by Gordon J. Wenham *The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament by John H. Walton, Victor H Matthews & Mark W. Chavalas *The Book of Genesis: Chapters 1-17 by Victor P. Hamilton *Reading Genesis by Marilynne Robinson *Come Out My People: God's Call Out of Empire in the Bible and Beyond by Wes Howard-Brook Opening Music: Struttin With Some Barbeque by Louis Armstrong

    48 min

  8. 08/12/2024

    SERMON: Pushing Back Against Death (Acts 9:32-43)

    In this special episode, Dave Lester shares a sermon he preached at Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church on July 28, 2024. The passage was Acts 9:32-43 which has Peter healing Aeneas and Dorcas and an early church community pushing back against death. Visit CK Pres' website right here: https://www.ckpc.org/ Sources for this episode: *New Testament Commentary: Acts by Simon J. Kistemaker *"Stifled Grief: How the West Has it Wrong". by Michelle Steinke-Baumgard. Huffington Post. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/stifled-grief-how-the-wes_b_10243026 *Film: About Schmidt. Directed by Alexander Payne. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0257360/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_About%2520Schm *Song: "Further On Up the Road" Performed by Johnny Cash. Written by Bruce Springsteen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKpqRbxk4Yk Opening Music: Struttin With Some Barbeque by Louis Armstrong

    36 min
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All about the Bible. This podcast walks through the books of the Bible talking about what the sacred text says and means (as best as we can tell). This is an inclusive show for anyone, regardless of belief or non-belief, wanting to learn more about the Bible.

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