S3E1: Introduction to the Tanakh

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In this episode we introduce the themes for season 3 of our show. The Tanakh (a Hebrew acronym for the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings) is the foundation for “the Gospel” as Jesus and the apostles understood it. In season 3, our aim is to work through the books and main themes of the Tanakh to give disciples of Jesus confidence that if all you have is the Tanakh and some of the sayings of Jesus, you would in no way be disadvantaged in preaching the Gospel or discipling someone.

Show notes:

• What is the Tanakh and why is it the basis of the expectation and hope of first century Jews? (6:09)
• If all you have is the Tanakh and some of the sayings of Jesus, would you feel disadvantaged in preaching the Gospel or discipling someone? (7:42)
• Jesus interpreted the Tanakh apocalyptically (12:45)
• Some of the larger themes we’ll be looking at this season: creation, covenant, judgment (14:53)
• Creation and Adam in 2nd Temple Literature (15:28)
• God’s covenant faithfulness (19:09)
• Divine sovereignty in relation to creation and covenant (22:24)
• Themes seen in the prophetic literature: Isaiah 40:1-11 (24:22)
• Themes seen in 2nd temple literature: 2 Baruch 23:4-24:1 (34:14)