Knowing Faith - #31 – There’s No Such Thing as 2 Samuel

#31 – There’s No Such Thing as 2 Samuel

02/14/19 • 35 min

This season, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley will be talking a lot about 2 Samuel. This episode is an introduction to the book—why we’re talking about it, what it’s about and why we should care.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Why are we talking about 2 Samuel?
What is 2 Samuel?
What are some of the megathemes of 2 Samuel?
Who are the major characters?
What is the main question in 2 Samuel?
What is the role of God in the book of 2 Samuel?
Why shouldn’t I skip 2 Samuel in my bible reading plan?

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

2 Samuel 7, Romans 1:1-3, Genesis 1-15, Exodus, Daniel
1 Samuel The Village Church
2 Samuel The Village Church
City Alight
Knowing Faith Episode #22 - Blood, Names and Numbers
Knowing Faith Episode #24 - Don’t Even Look at It with Kelsey Hency
Knowing Faith Episode #26 - Talking David and Chopping Heads with Elizabeth Woodson
“Even Better Than Eden” Nancy Guthrie Forum
“All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr
“Reformed Dogmatics” by Herman Bavinck
“Them” by Ben Sasse
“The Vanishing American Adult” by Ben Sasse
“Shoe Dog” by Phil Knight

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Questions Covered in This Episode:

Why are we talking about 2 Samuel?
What is 2 Samuel?
What are some of the megathemes of 2 Samuel?
Who are the major characters?
What is the main question in 2 Samuel?
What is the role of God in the book of 2 Samuel?
Why shouldn’t I skip 2 Samuel in my bible reading plan?

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

2 Samuel 7, Romans 1:1-3, Genesis 1-15, Exodus, Daniel
1 Samuel The Village Church
2 Samuel The Village Church
City Alight
Knowing Faith Episode #22 - Blood, Names and Numbers
Knowing Faith Episode #24 - Don’t Even Look at It with Kelsey Hency
Knowing Faith Episode #26 - Talking David and Chopping Heads with Elizabeth Woodson
“Even Better Than Eden” Nancy Guthrie Forum
“All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr
“Reformed Dogmatics” by Herman Bavinck
“Them” by Ben Sasse
“The Vanishing American Adult” by Ben Sasse
“Shoe Dog” by Phil Knight

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patreon.com/knowingfaithThis season, we’ll be talking a lot about 2 Samuel. This episode is an introduction to the book—why we’re talking about it, what it’s about and why we should care.

Sponsored by:

Our Sister Podcasts:

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#30 – How to Read the Bible

How and why should you read Scripture? Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley explore everything from choosing a reading plan to knowing why it’s important to understand the various literary genres that make up the Bible.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

What is the bible?
Why do we read the bible?
How should we read the bible?
What are your bible reading tips?
What is the relationship between bible reading and bible study?
What about “devotions” and bible reading?

Helpful Definitions:

Revelation: The self-disclosure of God. God Himself is the sole and proper witness to himself.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

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patreon.com/knowingfaithHow and why should you read Scripture? This episode explores everything from choosing a reading plan to knowing why it’s important to understand the various literary genres that make up the Bible.

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#32 – Christology and Creeds: The Doctrine of Christology

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley dive deep into the doctrine of Christology, discussing what it is and the biblical texts and historical creeds that have informed our understanding of it.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

What is Christology?
Jen, what are the most traveled passages in scripture when dealing with the doctrine of Christ?
When we start to consider our doctrine of Christ, what are the sources historically we often lean on? Why do these matter?
What recommendation would you make for someone looking to consider Christology further?

Helpful Definitions:

Christology: The eternally begotten Son, who shares in the divine nature assumed upon Himself a fully human nature in the incarnation. Jesus is truly God and truly Man.
Arianism: The early church heresy that claims that Christ is created and therefore less than the Father, who alone is divine. Also called Subordinationism.
Homoousios: Same essence
Homoiousios: Like essence

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

John 20:30-31, Matthew 16:16-17, Hebrews 1, Colossians 1:15-20, John 1:1-18, Hebrews, John, Colossians, John 14:8-14
The Nicene Creed
Knowing Faith Episode #23 - Is God Still Speaking?
“On the Incarnation” by Saint Athanasius
“God the Son Incarnate” by Stephen J. Wellum

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patreon.com/knowingfaithJen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley dive deep into the doctrine of Christology, discussing what it is and the biblical texts and historical creeds that have informed our understanding of it.

Sponsored by:

Our Sister Podcasts:

The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny Theologians

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patreon.com/trainingthechurch