Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker

Jesus and Barabbas—the innocent for the guilty.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the circumstances involving Jesus and Barabbas. Barabbas was a bandit, a murderer, and an insurrectionist who tried to overthrow the Roman government in Judea. He was sentenced to death by crucifixion. Yet he was set free. In contrast, the innocent Jesus was sentenced to death and not set free—the innocent for the guilty. But that wasn't anything new in God's economy of justice.
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Despite Samson's unfaithfulness in his life, the Lord God shows his faithfulness and grace to Samson.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crimes of both Samson, who was the most undisciplined and reckless of all the judges, and Delilah, who is the Bible's most famous "femme fatale."
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—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
—The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

About "Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny": Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.

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You can also order Pastor Mike's book "Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't" at taboobook.org.

The big takeaway for this episode is: "God’s wrath against us is satisfied because of God’s love for us."

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crime committed by Achan at the battle for Jericho and the resulting justice of the Lord God.

Dr. Becker recommends a book authored by J.I. Packer, Knowing God.

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Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:

—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
—The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

About "Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny": Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.

Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.

You can also order Pastor Mike's book "Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't" at taboobook.org.

It's amazing how the Lord God uses people who are considered in society as "the least of these" to accomplish great and glorious things in the kingdom of God.

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore the life of a Canaanite prostitute who safeguarded two Israelite spies in the city of Jericho. In return for her actions, she and her family were spared when the walls of Jericho came tumbling down.

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What was the most tragic crime ever committed and by whom?

In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the murder of our first parents, Adam and Eve by the Devil himself. The Devil lied to the first couple about what God had said. They believed the lie and disobeyed God. Their disobedience destroyed the perfect life and relationship God had intended for them when he created them in his own image. But that's not the end of the story. God decided to restore that life and relationship through the life, death, and resurrection of God's own Son.
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Reference to the "Epicurean Paradox" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epicurus)

Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org.

Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:

—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny
—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals
—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson
—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy
—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy
—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside
—The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

About "Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny": Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.

Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.

You can also order Pastor Mike's book "Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't" at taboobook.org.