17:17 Podcast

248. Strange Scriptures: Cursing A Fig Tree

247. Strange Scriptures: Mauled For Mockery

Making fun of a bald man ends up with a massacre by the paws of she-bears...huh?In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie continue through their Strange Scriptures series and talk through 2 Kings 2, looking at the young men who were mauled by she-bears for mocking Elisha's bald head. This passage is stated fairly matter-of-factly and seems like a crazy story to just gloss over. We dig through the context around this passage to find deeper reasonings behind such an imminent judgment on these young fools in 2 Kings.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: 2 Kings 2:23-25; 2 Kings 1:1-18; 2 Kings 2:1-14; Exo. 14:13-21; Josh. 3:10-17; 2 Kings 2:15-22; 1 Kings 12:26-32; Amos 4:4; Matt. 3:4; Matt. 11:13-14; Mal. 4:5; Num. 12:1-10; Lev. 19:32; 1 Pet. 5:5; Rom. 13:1-2; Heb. 13:17; 1 Pet. 2:17; Gal. 6:7. If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com. God bless!

246. Strange Scriptures: The Penalty For Hitting Below The Belt

A woman would get her hand chopped off for doing what???In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie start through a new series titled "Strange Scriptures" where we break down some of the most peculiar passages in Scripture and attempt to bring clarity to the meaning. Today, we talk through Deuteronomy 25 and look at the penalty for a woman hitting another man below the belt and talk through why God has such a strong punishment for this specific act. We hope that this episode brings some clarity when reading through this part of the Bible!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Deut. 25:11-12; Deut. 19:11-13, 16-21; Deut. 25:16; Deut. 23:14; Gen. 1:28; Gen. 17:7; Psa. 127:3-5; Deut. 25:5-10; Deut. 23:1.If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com. God bless!

245. Priest Induced Abortions And A Pro-Choice SBC?

Was there a point that abortions were a punishment for sin in the Bible? Were American evangelicals largely pro-choice in the 1950s and 60s? Why didn't Jesus speak directly about abortion?In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question around a few pro-choice arguments in Scripture and church history surrounding abortion. We look through some controversial Scriptures as well as some interesting church history to shed light on the biblical truth surrounding the topic of abortion. Our hope is that this episode is enlightening and helpful to understand more biblical context around this highly controversial topic.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Num. 5:27; Deut. 32:39; Job 1:21; Num. 16:28-35; 2 Sam. 12:13-18; Gen. 32:35; Exo. 1:5; Exo. 40:22; Num. 5:28; John 20:30-31; John 21:25; John 10:30; John 1:1-3.If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com. God bless!

244. Should Single Women Be Submissive?

The Bible says plenty about husbands and wives, but should single women interact the same way with their boyfriends?In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question around the role of men and women in a romantic relationship that hasn't been brought together in matrimony. Should men expect submission from a woman they are dating? Should women be expected to submit to a man who hasn't made a covenant commitment to them? What's the line between serving and submission?The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: James 4:7; Rom. 13:1; Titus 3:1-2; Heb. 13:17; Phil. 2:3-4; Matt. 5:41; Col. 3:18; Eph. 5:22-24; Eph. 5:20; 1 Pet. 3:1-2, 7; Titus 2:3-5; 1 Tim. 2:11-12; 1 Cor. 14:34-35; Gen. 3:16; Gen. 28:18-20; Num. 30:3-5; Est. 4:13-17; Ruth 2:2, 8-9, 23; Ruth 3:1-5.If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com. God bless!

243. Random Resurrections?

Is it true that a number of people got up out of their graves and talked to others when Jesus resurrected? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question around the account in Matthew 27 of what feels like a bunch of random resurrections. We look at other historical writings and their accounts of this event, as well as why none of the other gospel writers mentioned this event. Our hope is that as you listen, you receive encouragement from the reason that we believe God raised all of these people from the dead in a rare and bizarre, yet really cool story.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Matt. 27:50-56; Mark 15:37-39; Luke 23:46-49; John 19:30; 1 Cor. 15:20-23; Col. 1:18; John 5:25-29; 1 Thess. 4:15-17.If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com. God bless!

242. Are Catechisms Biblical?

Some denominations have relied on catechisms heavily throughout their history, but what exactly are they? Are they something modern churches should be using, or something that is better to leave in the past?In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question around the nature of catechisms. We look through some of the history of catechisms, specifically some of the Baptist ones, and look at when things shifted away from them and whether that was a good or bad thing. We then wrap up by talking about what modern catechisms ought to look like to be most helpful for believers today!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: 1 Cor. 14:19; Prov. 22:6; Deut. 6:4-9; Exo. 20:1-17; Luke 10:25-28; Exo. 24:3, 7; Deut. 27:11-26; Josh. 8:30-35; Neh. 8:1-6; Matt. 6:6-15; Luke 1:1-4; Acts 2:42; Acts 15:21; Matt. 28:19-20; Eph. 4:11-13; Col. 1:28; 1 Tim. 4:13; 2 Tim. 4:1-5; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Col. 3:16.If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com. God bless!

241. What Are Biblical Human Rights?

There are many universal human rights that have been established over the course of history, but which ones does the Bible support? Where is the basis for human rights come from anyways?In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question that deals with where human rights come from and the main universal rights that humans have from God's perspective. We dig into how that looks for each of us and the perspective Christians should take on their own human rights.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Gen. 2:7; Prov. 22:2; Exo. 20:13; Gen. 1:26-27; Psa. 139:13-18; Gen. 9:6; Exo. 20:14-17; John 3:16; Gal. 3:28; Lev. 19:33-34; James 2:1-4; Exo. 21:16; Gal. 5:1, 13; 1 Pet. 2:16; Isa. 1:17; Prov. 31:8-9; Rom. 13:1-4; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Phil. 2:3; Rom. 13:7-9.If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com. God bless!

Do You Go To Hell If You Commit Suicide? (Rewind)

This is a rewind episode. Derek was out sick this week, so we have a throwback episode for you back from April 11, 2022.Is committing suicide unforgivable? What happens to Christians who commit suicide? If a loved one has taken their own life, do we have any hope that they will be in heaven?On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a very heavy topic that has had an impact on many people: suicide. We know that all sins are forgivable, but what about one where there is no opportunity to ask forgiveness after the fact? We walk through what the Scripture has to say about the value of life and different cases of suicide in Scripture. Finally, we look at what exactly condemns us to Hell and how we are saved from that and where suicide falls into the mix. We hope that you will be encouraged after listening and would grow your biblical knowledge as well as gain a better understanding of God.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Exo. 20:13; Deut. 5:17; 1 John 3:12; Eccl. 7:17; 1 Cor. 3:16-17; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Job 2:1-3; 1 Kings 19:4; Eccl. 2:17; Jonah 4:1-3, 8; Rev. 9:6; 2 Cor. 1:8; Judg. 9:54; Judg. 16:26-31; 1 Sam. 31:4-5; 2 Sam. 17:23; 1 Kings 16:18; Matt. 27:5; Gen. 2:16-17; Rom. 5:12; Rev. 20:14-15; Rom. 10:9-10, 13; Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 6:10; John 10:27-28; 2 Cor. 1:9-11; John 10:10; Jam. 4:7; 1 Pet. 5:6-7; Rom. 15:13.If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com or tweet at us @1717pod on Twitter. God bless!

240. How Do We Know When To Take The Bible Literally Vs. Figuratively?

The Bible is mixed with historical narrative and with prophecy and poetry, but how can we know the difference? There are so many debates over passages of Scripture, so how can we know which one is right?In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question that deals with how to interpret a variety of passages in Scripture and how to know the context of them as well as the writing style. We talk through differences in how Christians interpret Scripture and how to know what interpretation of God's Word is the best. Our hope is that this episode would bring clarity to understanding God's Word and knowing God better!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 4:12; 2 Tim. 2:15; 2 Pet. 1:20-21; Matt. 1:23; John 1:41-42; Acts 4:36; Heb. 7:2; Matt. 21:4-5; Zech. 9:9; 1 Cor. 10:1-6; Acts 4:24-26; Psa. 17:8; Isa. 9:6-7;Rev. 13:1-5; Acts 17:10-11; 1 Thes. 5:20-21; 2 Pet. 3:16-18.If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com. God bless!