Kingdom Commentary

Kingdom Commentary
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Discussing the tools, ideas, and narratives that surround what Jesus called the Kingdom of God for the shaping of our imagination today.

  1. 6D AGO

    Idols Formed through Fire - Humanity Part 4 - KC #032

    Matt and Josh look at Israel's role as a microcosm of humanity...or of humanity's role as a macrocosm of Israel. By focusing on Moses, they show how the Hebrew Bible blurs the lines between God and his created images. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Sponsor Us 01:29 Is Genesis 1 God’s Light? 09:10 Is Creation Good like God? 14:22 Cosmology Questions 15:30 What Changed in the Fall? 18:53 Israel and Adam as Mirror Images 21:19 Israel’s Origins 24:06 Moses the Image 37:47 Priests, Prophets, and Kings 44:10 The Idol Formed in the Furnace 50:14 Outro Books or references:The Lost World of Adam and Eve: Genesis 2-3 and the Human Origins Debate by John WaltonEvolution of Adam: What the Bible Does and Doesn't Say about Human Origins by Peter Enns We would love to hear from you! If you have questions or thoughts about today’s episode, feel free to email us at info@kingdomcommentary.com and engage the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Learn more about ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. SUPPORT Kingdom Commentary on ⁠Patreon⁠ or feel free to make a donation at ⁠kingdomcommentary.com/give⁠. We are a crowd-funded non-profit supported by listeners like you! Thank you! Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter (not calling it X)⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ to keep up to date and see what we’re up to next. To support us and/or access exclusive BONUS Content, subscribe to our Patreon⁠.

    51 min

  2. MAY 14

    A Series of Failures - Humanity Part 3 - KC #031

    Matt and Josh look at the event commonly called “the Fall.” They discuss why that might not be a great name for what happened, whether humans are, by nature, good or bad, and how the following eight chapters of Genesis are framed as a trajectory toward chaos and death. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Josh’s Apocalyptic Dream 06:57 The Snake and the Tree 15:46 Sins vs. Mistakes 20:18 The Cursed World 29:27 Are Humans Good or Bad 40:34 God’s Wisdom in Jewish Customs 54:14 Outro We would love to hear from you! If you have questions or thoughts about today’s episode, feel free to email us at info@kingdomcommentary.com and engage the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Learn more about ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. SUPPORT Kingdom Commentary on ⁠Patreon⁠ or feel free to make a donation at ⁠kingdomcommentary.com/give⁠. We are a crowd-funded non-profit supported by listeners like you! Thank you! Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter (not calling it X)⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ to keep up to date and see what we’re up to next. To support us and/or access exclusive BONUS Content, subscribe to our ⁠Patreon⁠.

    55 min

  3. MAY 7

    The Image of God Is Community - Humanity Part 2 - KC #030

    Matt and Josh look at the condition of humanity and creation as it's described in Genesis 2. They focus on humanity's role in creation and the inherent communal nature of humanity as it reflects God’s image. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Controversial Movies 05:23 Anthropic and Anthropology 08:34 The Other Creation Story 18:21 Why Life through Fruit? 26:48 Rivers of Light and Life 30:24 Humanity Is Community 47:29 Creation as an Unfinished Project 51:41 Outro Books or references:How Then Shall We Read by Max Botner We would love to hear from you! If you have questions or thoughts about today’s episode, feel free to email us at info@kingdomcommentary.com and engage the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Learn more about ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. SUPPORT Kingdom Commentary on ⁠Patreon⁠ or feel free to make a donation at ⁠kingdomcommentary.com/give⁠. We are a crowd-funded non-profit supported by listeners like you! Thank you! Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter (not calling it X)⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ to keep up to date and see what we’re up to next. To support us and/or access exclusive BONUS Content, subscribe to our ⁠Patreon⁠.

    53 min

  4. APR 30

    The Image of God and Light - Humanity Part 1 - KC #029

    Matt and Josh start a new series on what it means to be a human being. They start by looking at the definition of humanity in Genesis 1, and ask what the light on day 1 is supposed to be. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Butter and Egg Day 03:55 Movies We’re Looking Forward to 07:44 Biblical Theology of Humanity 11:53 2 Ontological Creation Stories 14:59 What Is the Light of Genesis 1? 27:41 Humans As the Image of God 37:12 Art and Order 41:02 Outro Books or references:Being God's Image by Carmen ImesBecoming Human by John BehrAgainst Heresies by IrenaeusOn First Principles by Origen We would love to hear from you! If you have questions or thoughts about today’s episode, feel free to email us at info@kingdomcommentary.com and engage the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Learn more about ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. SUPPORT Kingdom Commentary on ⁠Patreon⁠ or feel free to make a donation at ⁠kingdomcommentary.com/give⁠. We are a crowd-funded non-profit supported by listeners like you! Thank you! Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter (not calling it X)⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ to keep up to date and see what we’re up to next. To support us and/or access exclusive BONUS Content, subscribe to our Patreon⁠.

    42 min

  5. APR 23

    Did Jesus Have to Die for God to Forgive? - Biblical Law Part 11 Q&A - KC #028

    Matt and Josh answer your questions about biblical law, including: Should Christians follow Jewish customs and festivals? What about Jewish Christians? Why does God hold himself to the sacrificial system of an ancient Near Eastern people group? Can God forgive without sacrifice? and more! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Artemis II 03:37 Q&A 04:17 Moral Impurity and the Land in the Prophets 15:36 Should Gentile Christians Practice Jewish Customs? 30:42 Christianity as Transcultural 37:58 Did Jesus Have to Die for Forgiveness of Sin? 52:55 Wrapping Up Biblical Law 57:58 Outro Books or references:How Then Shall We Read by Max Botner We would love to hear from you! If you have questions or thoughts about today’s episode, feel free to email us at info@kingdomcommentary.com and engage the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Learn more about ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. SUPPORT Kingdom Commentary on ⁠Patreon⁠ or feel free to make a donation at ⁠kingdomcommentary.com/give⁠. We are a crowd-funded non-profit supported by listeners like you! Thank you! Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter (not calling it X)⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ to keep up to date and see what we’re up to next. To support us and/or access exclusive BONUS Content, subscribe to our Patreon⁠.

    59 min

  6. APR 16

    Biblicism and How Then Shall We Read? with Max Botner - How to Read the Bible Part 7 - KC #027

    In a follow-up to the “How to Read the Bible” series, Matt and Josh speak with Dr. Max Botner about his new book, How Then Shall We Read? They discuss the dangers of biblicism, maintaining a high view of the Bible, and the different definitions of biblical inerrancy. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:32 How Then Shall We Read Introduction 02:45 Interview Begins 22:21 What Is Biblicism? 03:39 Democratic Perspicuity 06:28 Is Reading the Bible like this Elitist? 10:30 The Bible Doesn’t Fall from Heaven 13:52 The 5 Points of Biblicism 22:38 Should “Biblical” Be an Adjective? 26:54 How to Keep Interpretation Grounded 24:14 What Makes the New Testament Unique? 37:19 Is the Bible “Authoritative” and “Inerrant”? 48:23 Follow Max Botner 52:06 Outro Books or references:How Then Shall We Read: A Student’s Guide to Reading the New Testament by Max Botner We would love to hear from you! If you have questions or thoughts about today’s episode, feel free to email us at info@kingdomcommentary.com and engage the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Learn more about ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. SUPPORT Kingdom Commentary on ⁠Patreon⁠ or feel free to make a donation at ⁠kingdomcommentary.com/give⁠. We are a crowd-funded non-profit supported by listeners like you! Thank you! Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter (not calling it X)⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ to keep up to date and see what we’re up to next. To support us and/or access exclusive BONUS Content, subscribe to our Patreon⁠.

    53 min

  7. APR 9

    Paul and the Law - Biblical Law Part 10 - KC #026

    Matt and Josh are joined by Isaac again to talk about Paul and biblical law. As they make their way through Paul and Romans, they look at the controversial claims Paul makes about the restoration of Israel, why biblical law isn’t abolished, and which biblical laws apply to which groups of people. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Updates 03:11 Recap of Biblical Law Series 20:46 Paul’s Gospel 25:30 Gentiles in Israel’s Covenant 29:12 Romans and the Restoration of Israel 38:51 Is Biblical Law Bad? 41:03 Who Follows Which Biblical Laws? 58:45 Does the Spirit Enable Us to Follow Biblical Law? 01:07:09 Book Recs 01:08:13 Outro Books or references:Tertium Genus or Dyadic Unity?: Investigating Sociopolitical Salvation in Ephesians by Andrew RilleraThe Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism: A New Theory of People, Exile, and Israelite Identity by Jason A. StaplesPaul and the Resurrection of Israel: Jews, Former Gentiles, Israelites by Jason A. Staples We would love to hear from you! If you have questions or thoughts about today’s episode, feel free to email us at info@kingdomcommentary.com and engage the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Learn more about ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. SUPPORT Kingdom Commentary on ⁠Patreon⁠ or feel free to make a donation at ⁠kingdomcommentary.com/give⁠. We are a crowd-funded non-profit supported by listeners like you! Thank you! Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter (not calling it X)⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ to keep up to date and see what we’re up to next. To support us and/or access exclusive BONUS Content, subscribe to our Patreon⁠.

    1h 9m

  8. APR 2

    Atonement and the Lamb of the Free with Andrew Rillera - Biblical Law Part 9 - KC #025

    Matt and Josh interview Dr. Andrew Rillera about his book, Lamb of the Free: Recovering the Varied Sacrificial Understandings of Jesus's Death. They discuss whether Levitical sacrifices are violent, how Jesus's ascension is atoning, and whether Jesus's death is depicted as "substitutionary" in the New Testament. Also, if you want to hear Dr. Rillera's thoughts on what Disney movies get right, or if Jesus is ever compared to the scapegoat (or tote goat), check out our bonus interviews on Patreon with the link at the bottom of the show notes. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Atonement Recap 02:35 Interview 03:08 Why Write about Levitical Sacrifices? 14:05 Resources for Understanding Sacrifices 26:30 Misconceptions about Sacrifices 31:22 Are Sacrifices “Violent”? 39:38 How Is Jesus Atoning? 55:48 Misunderstanding “Freedom” 1:07:45 Outro Books or references:Lamb of the Free by Andrew RilleraCrushing the Great Serpent by William Hess We would love to hear from you! If you have questions or thoughts about today’s episode, feel free to email us at info@kingdomcommentary.com and engage the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Learn more about ⁠Kingdom Commentary⁠. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. SUPPORT Kingdom Commentary on ⁠Patreon⁠ or feel free to make a donation at ⁠kingdomcommentary.com/give⁠. We are a crowd-funded non-profit supported by listeners like you! Thank you! Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter (not calling it X)⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ to keep up to date and see what we’re up to next. To support us and/or access exclusive BONUS Content, subscribe to our ⁠Patreon⁠.

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Discussing the tools, ideas, and narratives that surround what Jesus called the Kingdom of God for the shaping of our imagination today.

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    Kingdom Commentary
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    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
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