What is the purpose of 1st and 2nd Chronicles if a huge part of the content is just repeated from 1st and 2nd Kings? Chronicles has more of an emphasis on David as the ideal king. In this episode, Dr. Wegner takes a look at the historical context and literary content
In this episode, Dr. Hopkins discusses the cultural and religious issues surrounding the dress code for women in Iran, particularly the hijab and chador. Including historical context of Western missionaries and the Iranian Revolution in the discussion, Hopkins argues
Tyler and Dr. Wegner finish up the books of Kings and the downward spiral of Kings in Israel and Judah that lead to the exile of all the people.
Dr. Hopkins is joined by Scott Byrd, executive pastor of The Bridge Community Church in Ruston Louisiana, to talk about the how God's call for your life can happen in ways you don't expect, as well as the challenges and joys of ministering overseas.
Dr. Wegner takes us on a small excursion to visit the Israelite concept of Afterlife, in order for us to better understand the passage in 1 Kings 1:21, "When my lord the king sleeps with his fathers".
When David Page moved to the Middle East, he realized something huge. The Persian culture had majorly Islamized Bible stories to the point were Christianity couldn't even be recognized. He decided that his work needed to be systemized and created a theological educati
Most kings in the north were evil and did what was right in their own eyes, while kings in Judah followed the ways of the Lord. This was not always the case, but in this episode Dr. Wegner takes us through the good and bad kings in the divided kingdoms.
Dr. Hopkins sits down with Pastor Brian Kennedy to discuss Kennedy's call to pastoral ministry, racial tensions in the country, and how pulls for political power in America have affected the church's ability to accomplish the Great Commission.
Dr. Wegner begins 1 and 2 Kings, concluding the reign of David and entering the reign of King Solomon.
Hovig Bajanian, an Armenian missionary to Armenia joins Dr. Hopkins in this episode. They talk about Hovig's Christian journey, the Armenian Genocide, and finding peace with God.
The Armenian genocide took place in 1915 and is remembered yearly on April 24th.