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The Bible Sojourner
Hosted by Peter Goeman · EN
Welcome to The Bible Sojourner, the podcast that dives into challenging Bible passages, thought-provoking theology, and the cultural intricacies that shape our world. Join Dr. Peter Goeman, a seasoned professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, as he embarks on a captivating journey through the text of Scripture and beyond. Unravel the mysteries behind enigmatic passages and gain a deeper understanding of ancient world and their relevance in our modern lives. The Bible Sojourner is your compass to navigate the fascinating landscapes of Scripture, history, and contemporary thought.
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Are Biblical Israel and Modern Israel the Same? (Ep 228)
Apr 1001:03:13Tap to summarizeDoes the modern state of Israel have any real connection to biblical Israel? In this episode of The Bible Sojourner, Peter Goeman works through that question by interacting with an article by Dr. Mike Vlach on the relationship between modern Israel and Israel in Scripture. The discussion addresses a major issue in current theology and culture: when people claim that modern Israel has no meaningful connection to biblical Israel, does that claim actually fit with the Bible’s own storyline?This episode walks through key biblical categories for understanding Israel as an ethnic, national, and territorial people. It also explains the purpose of Israel’s election, the importance of the faithful remnant, the covenant pattern of rebellion, exile, and restoration, and why passages like Leviticus 26, Deuteronomy 28–30, Jeremiah 31, Ezekiel 20, Matthew 19, Acts 3, and Romans 11 are so important in this discussion.Peter also makes an important clarification: the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948 did not create Israel as a people, nor does it automatically equal the fulfillment of every prophetic promise. At the same time, the continued existence of the Jewish people and their presence in the land does matter and should not be dismissed lightly.Links mentioned in this episode include Dr. Mike Vlach’s article and books on the Bible’s storyline and Israel’s place within it.1. Vlach's Article: https://www.michaeljvlach.com/blog/modern-israel-and-israel-in-the-bible-clarifying-the-relationship2. Vlach's Bible Storyline Book: https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Storyline-Unstoppable-Creation-Establish/dp/0979853982/3. Vlach's Israel in God's Storyline Book: https://www.amazon.com/Israel-Bibles-Storyline-Genesis-Revelation/dp/B0GSZJGV9Z4. Video that contains discussion on Jewish DNA issue: https://youtu.be/KofqCqKqeGw?t=3743Chapter titles00:00 — Does Modern Israel Connect to Biblical Israel?00:27 — Why This Question Matters Right Now01:41 — Mike Vlach’s Article and Why It Helps03:19 — Two Helpful Books on the Bible’s Storyline05:24 — Start with Scripture, Not Red Herrings07:39 — Israel as an Ethnic, National, and Territorial People13:06 — Why God Chose Israel in the First Place18:21 — Israel as a Transgenerational People21:26 — God’s Promise That Israel Will Endure24:13 — The Remnant Within Israel28:55 — The Covenant Pattern: Sin, Exile, Restoration40:23 — So How Does This Relate to Modern Israel?41:12 — Why 1948 Matters, and Why It Is Not Everything48:33 — Key Features of the Modern State of Israel51:10 — Is Modern Israel Connected to Biblical Israel?54:07 — The Big Challenge to “Replacement” or “Fulfillment” Claims57:25 — Final Thoughts on Israel, Prophecy, and the FutureIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Transcribe →Eschatology 101: Understanding the Millennium, Rapture, Tribulation, Israel, and More (Ep 227)
Apr 501:01:08Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Peter Goeman answers ten foundational definitional questions to help listeners better understand conversations about eschatology. He explains what eschatology is, outlines the major millennial views, and explores the meaning of the tribulation and the rapture. He also discusses why covenant theology and dispensationalism matter so much in end-times discussions, and why hermeneutics is often the real key behind many of these debates. Finally, he addresses why Israel is such a central part of eschatological conversations. For those looking for a broad overview of end-times terminology and the theological assumptions behind it, this episode provides a helpful starting point.Chapters0:00 Intro — 10 Questions to Understand Eschatology1:56 What Is Eschatology?4:49 What Is Premillennialism?12:17 What Is Amillennialism?15:36 What Is Postmillennialism?23:13 What Is the Tribulation?27:22 What Is the Rapture?32:34 What Is Covenant Theology?38:48 What Is Dispensationalism?45:09 What Is Hermeneutics and How Does It Relate to Eschatology?54:28 Why Does Everyone Talk About Israel So Much in Eschatology?If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Transcribe →Three Catholics Challenge Dispensationalism (Ep 226)
Mar 2701:00:14Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Peter Goeman reviews three Catholic commentators and their critiques of dispensationalism. This breakdown comes from the following video:Catholicism and Dispensationalism, Part II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_cWJ9COAJ8Video referenced on Ezekiel's Temple sacrifices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTD4x5-qij4Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction to the Catholicism and Hermeneutics10:16 Introduction to Ken Hensley12:55 Begin Catholic Critique of Too Much Literalism35:41 Problems from Ezekiel 44:946:44 Final Thoughts on Hermeneutics and the Jesus LensIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Transcribe →What’s Wrong with Secret Bible Codes? (Ep 225)
Mar 1300:52:01Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we spend the first part discussing the issue of whether it is correct to say Jesus was a Jew (apparently, that's a topic up for debate nowadays). Then we spend the rest of the episode discussing whether the Bible has secret codes built into it. This discussion includes a fascinating discussion of the development of the Hebrew language. Time Stamps:00:00 Intro02:30 Was Jesus a Jew?16:39 Are Bible Codes Real?21:37 #1: The Development of Hebrew31:40 #2: The Problems with Hebrew Dataset36:03 #3: The Problems with the Process of Finding Codes49:03 Summary Webbon Video Reviewed: https://youtu.be/vrY9FdOMGXc?t=1213If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Transcribe →Vintage Clip: Does the Cross Change Satan's Authority?
Mar 600:10:42Tap to summarizeHow does the Cross change Satan's authority? What does the Bible say?This is a clip from a full episode on Satan and his authority and rule. For the full episode, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZKmF37wy0MIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Transcribe →The Tucker-Huckabee Talk Israel—What does the Bible Say? (Ep 224)
Feb 2701:15:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we review a recent interview between Tucker Carlson and Mike Huckabee, the United States' Ambassador to Israel. Sections of this interview provide good opportunities to talk about God's promises to Israel and what that means practically as far as our understanding of modern Israel. Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction03:43 Video 1: Israel's Right to Exist12:54 Is Israel Unfairly Treated?17:28 The Importance of Nations Biblically20:17 Video 2: Israel's Divine Conquest Right43:16 Video 3: Who are Abraham's Descendants?1:02:23 Jewish DNA1:10:25 Spiritual Descendants of Abraham1:14:37 OutroLinks:Was Caleb a Native Israelite?: https://petergoeman.com/was-caleb-the-kenizzite-a-native-israelite/Who are Abraham's Descendants?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4U2GfCIxqcJoshua 21 and the Land of Israel Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJJ0os6oDyEAncient Philistine DNA Article: https://www.timesofisrael.com/know-thine-enemy-dna-study-solves-ancient-riddle-of-origins-of-the-philistines/Full Tucker-Huckabee Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS7itdfgNnUIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Transcribe →Is Dispensationalism Heresy? Reviewing White Horse Inn (Ep 223)
Feb 22Tap to summarizeIn this podcast, we discuss a question from the White Horse Inn podcast on whether dispensationalism should be considered heresy or something else. A fruitful topic of discussion based on how they answer the question.Article by Abner Chou on Christocentric interpretation: https://tms.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/TMSJ-Volume-27-Number-2.pdfFor full video by White Horse Inn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWKH7AfmSWYIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
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