Bible Nerds Daily
Bible Nerds Daily is a 10 minute podcast released Monday through Friday, looking at Scripture in its historic, geographic, religious and cultural context.
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Biblical Justice: Why The World Gets It Wrong
Biblical Justice is a difficult topic. Our definition of the term is clouded by political agendas and terrible theology. In the Biblical Worldview, followers of Christ understand that justice isn't just a good idea. It's required. So, we better understand what it means. It starts with a Hebrew word that means both “righteousness” and “charity.” I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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Shema: The Most Important Word in the Bible
“Did you hear what I said?” My wife, Christy, and I say these words a lot. We may be trying to get our boys to do any number of things. The point is always the same: stop doing what you’re doing, listen to what I’m saying and obey it. This is the meaning of the Hebrew word, “shema.” It’s the most important word in the Bible. I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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Matthew 5:39 – Jesus Doesn’t Want You To Be a Wimp
You’ve been told a lie. “Turn the other cheek" (Matthew 5:39) isn’t a commandment to be weak. It’s a call to defiance. I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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Romans 13:1 – It’s Okay For Christians to Fight Back
William Wilberforce. Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Joan of Arc. These and others like them were righteous followers of Jesus who resisted corrupt governments and their practices. But, many believe that Romans 13:1 teaches all Christians to submit to the government blindly, because these authorities are appointed by God. They’re wrong, and I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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Psalm 46:10 – What Happens When God Gets Fed Up?
Psalm 46:10 says “Be still and know that I am God.” When we hear this, we usually think of peace. When God said it, He had something very different in mind. I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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Jeremiah 29:11 – Can God’s Plans For You Be Evil?
If there’s anything we know about God, it’s that He’s good. He proved His love for us by becoming a man and dying for us. So, that’s kind of non-negotiable for Christians. But it doesn’t always feel that way. Sometimes, it feels the exact opposite. It’s OK to wonder if God’s ignoring you, or even worse, against you. I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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Philippians 4:13 In Context – How To Become a Spiritual Superhero!
Philippians 4:13 is one of the most quoted verses in the entire Bible. Christians plaster it all over t-shirts, bumper stickers and social media. It really is an encouragement to become a Christian of deep faith and supernatural strength. Just not the way you probably think. I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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Is The Lord’s Supper Supernatural?
The last thing that Jesus did with His disciples was take a couple of everyday items and use them as an object lesson about the most important moment in history. Over 2,000 years, the Lord’s Supper has become a big part of Christianity. Some even think there’s a supernatural element to it. I agree, and I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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What Can Jewish Candle Lighting Teach Us About Being a Good Christian?
At the time of this recording, we’re only a couple of weeks away from Valentine’s Day. One of the traditions of this lover’s holiday is a candlelight dinner. There’s just something special about looking across the table at your true love and beholding their beauty by the soft warm flame. This is the reason the Jewish people have a tradition of candle lighting every Friday evening before sundown. And I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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What is a Mezuzah? (And Should Christians Have One?)
Deuteronomy chapters 6 and 11 instruct Israel to affix the commandments to the doorposts of their homes. Some scholars connect this to a pagan practice designed to ward off demonic spirits. Most Christians would resist doing this. What is a Mezuzah? Is it wrong for Christians to use tools like this? I don't believe that, and I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
