Tim Mackie

Mar 28, 2022 • 1h

The ten plagues––they’re fascinating, they’re famous, and they sometimes seem overly harsh. Where do they fit in the story of the Bible and the process of God revealing his own name and character? In this episode, Tim and Jon talk about the ten plagues, or ten acts of de-creation, in which Yahweh uses his power over creation to undo his own creation in judgment. Listen in as we explore how God’s response to evil reveals another layer of his character. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps  Part one (00:00-11:15) Part two (11:15-24:15) Part three (24:15-44:45) Part four (44:45-01:00:03) Referenced Resources Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament , Ludwig Koehler, Walter Baumgartner, M. E. J. Richardson, J. J. Stamm Exodus: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture (Volume 2) (The New American Commentary) , Douglas K. Stewart Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience the literary themes and movements we’re tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music  “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS "My Room Becomes The Sea" by Sleepy Fish Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 21, 2022 • 1h 6m

The story of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt is famous for good reason—a burning bush, a transforming staff, 10 plagues, and the Passover. The exodus is also the story that defines God’s personal name, Yahweh. What does this narrative show us about Yahweh? And why does God care so much that people know his name? In this episode, Tim and Jon talk about God’s character revealed through his acts of deliverance and judgment. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps  Part one (00:00-12:15) Part two (12:15-39:45) Part three (39:45-50:30) Part four (50:30-1:05:45) Referenced Resources The Violence of the Biblical God , L. Daniel Hawk The Sentence in Biblical Hebrew , Francis I. Andersen Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience the literary themes and movements we’re tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music  “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS “Parkbench Epiphany” by Antimidas Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 14, 2022 • 1h 5m

God is not a name—it’s a title. In fact, the God of the Bible introduces himself by a specific name in one of the most famous stories in the Bible, the exodus event, when he works through Moses and Aaron to deliver Israel from slavery in Egypt. In this episode, Tim and Jon dive into the first movement of the Exodus scroll and explore the theme of God’s name. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps  Part one (00:00-12:15) Part two (12:15-23:45) Part three (23:45-46:30) Part four (46:30-1:05:28) Referenced Resources The Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament , Ludwig Koehler, Walter Baumgartner, and Johann Jakob Stamm Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience the literary themes and movements we’re tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music  “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS “Field Studies, Vol. 1” by Chillhop Music Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 7, 2022 • 1h 1m

How is Jesus the first-born of creation and the “second Adam”? Why are the biblical authors so obsessed with the east? And why can’t Jacob and Esau both be blessed? In this episode, Tim and Jon tackle your questions about the Genesis scroll. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps  Is Jesus Both the First-born and Chosen Second-Born? (1:27) Why Are the Biblical Authors Obsessed with the East? (7:00) Where Did Cain Find a Wife? (15:55) Who Are the Nephilim? (21:14) Does God Test Abraham Because He Banished Ishmael? (33:05) Why Can’t Jacob and Esau Both Be Blessed? (42:30) Referenced Resources Genesis: History, Fiction, or Neither?: Three Views on the Bible’s Earliest Chapters (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology), James K. Hoffmeier, Gordon J. Wenham, Kenton L. Sparks "And You Shall Tell Your Son...": The Concept of the Exodus in the Bible , Yair Zakovitch The Blessing and the Curse , Jeff S. Anderson Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience the literary themes and movements we’re tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Audience questions collected by Christopher Maier. Podcast Annotations for the BibleProject app by Ashlyn Heise and Hannah Woo. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 28, 2022 • 45 min

He lays down his life to save a remnant of God’s people, he brings God’s blessing to all nations, he forgives those who tried to kill him, and his name is … Joseph? In this episode, Tim and Jon conclude our study of the Genesis scroll with a final look at the theme of exile. See how Joseph’s story becomes an important part of the Bible’s depiction of the ultimate suffering servant, Jesus the Messiah. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps  Part one (00:00-6:30) Part two (6:30-17:00) Part three (17:00-33:20) Part four (33:20-44:49) Referenced Resources Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience the literary themes and movements we’re tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music  “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS “Cocktail Hour” by Strehlow Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 21, 2022 • 42 min

Joseph is one of the Bible’s most famous characters, and in the Genesis scroll, his story is a climactic moment in the theme of exile that spans the whole book. In this episode, Tim and Jon dive into the fourth and final movement of Genesis, a narrative rich with patterns, repeated words, and the presence of God even in the pit.    View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps  Part one (00:00-11:30) Part two (11:30-24:45) Part three (24:45-41:51) Referenced Resources Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience the literary themes and movements we’re tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music  “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS “Directions” by Blue Wednesday X Shopan Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 14, 2022 • 1h 6m

Throughout the story of the Bible, God singles out different people, like Jacob, to be the conduit of his blessing to all humanity. But from birth, Jacob consistently acts more like the snake from the garden of Eden than a righteous chosen one of God. He lies his way into blessings that God had intended for him all along. So what will God do? In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss the theme of blessing and curse in the life of Jacob. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps  Part one (00:00-17:30) Part two (17:30-28:20) Part three (28:20-45:30) Part four (45:30-1:05:57) Referenced Resources Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience the literary themes and movements we’re tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music  “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS “The Great Escape” by Blue Wednesday Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 7, 2022 • 1h 3m

The word “blessing” brings to mind a variety of images for all of us. But what exactly does it mean when God blesses someone? And where did the curse come from? In this episode, Tim and Jon start exploring the third movement of Genesis, tracing the theme of blessing and curse. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps  Part one (00:00-18:35) Part two (18:35-37:40) Part three (37:40-51:30) Part four (51:30-1:01:42) Referenced Resources The Blessing and the Curse: Trajectories in the Theology of the Old Testament , Jeff S. Anderson Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. Show Music  “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS “Endless Beginnings” by Smile High and Teddy Roxpin Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 24, 2022 • 1h 5m

The family of Abraham is chosen by God. But despite God’s promises to them, they continually act out of greed, division, fear, deception, and lack of trust in Yahweh. How does God respond to this? What will he do to make sure his blessing comes to all nations? Join Tim, Jon, and Carissa as they continue tracing the theme of the tree of life in the second movement of Genesis. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps  Part one (00:00-13:50) Part two (13:50-27:45) Part three (27:45-36:30) Part four (36:30-53:45) Part five (53:45-1:05:28) Referenced Resources Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. Show Music  “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS “We Must Believe in Spring” by Psalm Trees & Guillaume Muschalle Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 17, 2022 • 50 min

Blessing, testing, failure, success, God’s plan for the nations—you’ll find all these themes woven through the story of the Bible, often accompanied by … trees? While it might not seem obvious, trees play an important role in the Bible and, notably, in the life of Abraham. In this episode, join Tim, Jon, and Carissa as they dive into the second movement of Genesis and trace the theme of trees through the story of Abraham. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps  Part one (00:00-08:25) Part two (08:25-20:26) Part three (20:26-27:28) Part four (27:28-38:00) Part five (38:00-50:20) Referenced Resources The Tabernacle Pre-Figured: Cosmic Mountain Ideology in Genesis and Exodus , L. Michael Morales Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. Show Music  “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS “Invisible” by Philanthrope and mommy Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 10, 2022 • 1h

When we think of God’s Spirit, judgment is probably not what comes to mind. But the biblical authors saw God’s Spirit as the one who gave life and took it away—the one who could create, de-create, and recreate. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa follow the theme of God’s Spirit through the second half of the first movement of Genesis. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps  Part one (00:00-10:20) Part two (10:20-29:00) Part three (29:00-35:00) Part four (35:00-43:30) Part five (43:30-end) Referenced Resources Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. Show Music  “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS “Meraki” by Juan Rios Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 3, 2022 • 56 min

Why does the author of Genesis make a point to name God’s Spirit in Genesis 1 and 2? In this week’s episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa embark on a new journey for the BibleProject podcast—reading the Bible in thematic movements, starting with a close look at the Holy Spirit’s role in the book of Genesis. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps  Part one (00:00-10:00) Part two (10:00-23:00) Part three (23:00-39:00) Part four (39:00-50:00) Part five (50:00-end) Referenced Resources Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. Show Music  “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS “Wanderlust” by Makzo Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 20, 2021 • 57 min

How do we apply the biblical paradigm to our own Bible reading? It starts with reading the Bible in movements—the thematic patterns in which the biblical authors organized their ideas long before chapters and verse numbers were printed. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa introduce us to biblical movements and walk through how to identify and trace biblical themes on our own. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps  Part one (0:00-14:00) Part two (14:00-19:45) Part three (19:45-29:30) Part four (29:30-37:45) Part five (37:45-48:00) Part six (48:00-57:21) Referenced Resources Find the Torah Journey PDF here. Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. Show Music  “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS “Into the Past” by CYGN “Me.So” by Mind Your Time “Invisible” by Philanthrope & mommy “Alive” by Ouska Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 13, 2021 • 1h 8m

How do we teach the Bible to our children? How can a book written by humans be divinely authoritative? Is the Bible historically accurate? In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa wrap up the Paradigm series by responding to your questions! View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps  How Do We Teach the Bible to Our Children? (1:01) Are the Epistles Meditation Literature? (15:54) Can Anyone Understand the Bible? (25:45) How Do We Help Our Churches Learn How to Read the Bible? (32:32) How Can a Book Written by Humans Be Divine? (41:44) Is the Bible Historically Accurate? (51:32) Referenced Resources The Jesus Storybook Bible Westminster Confession of Faith (Section 1.7 is referenced in this episode.) Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. Show Music  “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Audience questions collected by Christopher Maier. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 6, 2021 • 56 min

What do we do with the passages in the Bible that are really difficult? Violence, slavery, the treatment of women—what the Bible has to say about these topics has, at times, been misinterpreted and misused. Join Tim, Jon, Carissa, and special guest Dan Kimball as they discuss his book, How (Not) to Read the Bible , and explore how any topic in the Bible looks different when we see it as part of a unified story. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps  Part one (00:00-15:20) Part two (15:20-26:40) Part three (26:40-44:00) Part four (44:00-57:14) Referenced Resources How (Not) to Read the Bible: Making Sense of the Anti-Women, Anti-Science, Pro-Violence, Pro-Slavery, and Other Crazy-Sounding Parts of Scripture , Dan Kimball Gregory Koukl John H. Walton Mere Christianity , C. S. Lewis A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam , Karen Armstrong Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. Show Music  “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS “Cycles” by SwuM Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 29, 2021 • 1h 2m

Are there ways to read the Bible other than a private quiet time? For most of Church history, followers of Jesus read the Bible out loud in groups and passed along its message verbally. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa talk about what it means for the Bible to be communal literature and how knowing that might just change the way we experience it today. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps  Part one (0:00-9:30) Part two (9:30-13:45) Part three (13:45-21:30) Part four (21:30-31:30) Part five (31:30-47:30) Part six (47:30-55:30) Part seven (55:30-1:02:25) Referenced Resources Early History of the Alphabet , Joseph Naveh The JPS Torah Commentary: Deuteronomy , Jeffrey H. Tigay Scripture and Its Interpretation: A Global, Ecumenical Introduction to the Bible , Michael J. Gorman Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. Show Music  “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS “Uncut Gems” by Mezhdunami “Dreams (Instrumental)” by Xander “Like the Sky, or Something Else” by Sleepy Fish “Life” by KV Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel, Zach McKinley, and Frank Garza. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 22, 2021 • 1h 11m

Have you ever figured out halfway through a conversation that you and another person were on totally different pages? Reading the Bible can feel like this at times. We’re all products of our cultures, families, and environments, and it affects how we understand others. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa prepare us for a cross-cultural conversation with the Bible by discussing the cultural values of the biblical authors. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps  Part one (00:00-13:20) Part two (13:20-25:30) Part three (25:30-41:15) Part four (41:15-48:00) Part five (48:00-59:45) Part six (59:45-1:10:33) Referenced Resources The Biblical Cosmos: A Pilgrim's Guide to the Weird and Wonderful World of the Bible , Robin A. Parry Apostle of the Crucified Lord: A Theological Introduction to Paul and His Letters , Michael J. Gorman Paul and the Gift , John M.G. Barclay Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. Show Music  “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS “Scream” by Moby “Euk’s First Race” by David Gummel “Where Peace and Rest Are Found” by Greyflood “Mood” by Lemmino “A New Year” by Scott Buckley Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel, Zach McKinley, and Frank Garza. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 15, 2021 • 59 min

What makes the biblical languages so important? Because the Bible was written in another time and culture, we need to honor its ancient historical context and original languages as we read and study it. In this week’s podcast episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa explore why an awareness of the Bible’s culture––and our own––can help us be better interpreters of the Bible. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps  Part one (00:00-15:00) Part two (15:00-20:30) Part three (20:30-33:15) Part four (33:15-44:45) Part five (44:45-58:37) Referenced Resources The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament , Sandra L. Richter Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible , E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes: Patronage, Honor, and Shame in the Biblical World , E. Randolph Richards and Richard James A Theory of Semiotics , Umberto Eco Reading the Bible Intertextually , Richard B. Hays, Stefan Alkier, Leroy A. Huizenga Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. Show Music  “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS “Imagination” by Montell Fish “Smith the Mister” by Ohayo “Two for Joy” by Foxwood “Bloc” by KV Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 8, 2021 • 1h 2m

As followers of Jesus, how can we know we are making the “right” choice in situations the Bible doesn’t address? How can we know the difference between what’s good and bad? In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa talk about the Bible’s purpose as wisdom literature designed to reveal God’s wisdom to humanity––even for complex circumstances it doesn’t explicitly address. View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps  Part one (0-13:20) Part two (13:20-19:45) Part three (19:45-31:00) Part four (31:00-43:15) Part five (43:15-55:20) Part six (55:20-1:01:50) Referenced Resources Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. Show Music  “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS “Loving Someone You Lost” by The Field Tapes “Vexento” by Yesterday on Repeat “Everything Fades to Blue” by Sleepy Fish Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 19m

How were the books of the Bible selected? What should we do if we have a hard time reading the Bible? How does the Bible apply to daily life? In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa respond to your questions from the Paradigm series so far. Thanks to our audience for all your incredible questions! View full show notes from this episode → Timestamps  Do Christians Need To Have a Daily Quiet Time? (0:38) What’s the Difference Between Inspired and Inerrant? (9:57) What Bible Did Jesus Use? (31:09) Should We Call the Bible the Word of God? (37:14) Should the Apocryphal Books Be in the Protestant Bible? (45:40) What About the JEDP Theory? (55:52) How Should We Apply Scripture to Our Lives? (1:03:30) What Do You Do if the Bible Was Used Against You? (1:09:20) Referenced Resources The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology) , J. Merrick The Pentateuch: International Perspectives on Current Research , Thomas Dozeman Paradigm Change in Pentateuchal Research , Matthias Armgart “ Was the Documentary Hypothesis Tainted by Wellhausen’s Antisemitism? ,” Alan T. Levenson Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here. Show Music  “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.  Audience questions collected by Christopher Maier. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.