HOST: Michael WhitworthSPONSOR: BibleTalk.tvLamentations is one of the darkest books in the Old Testament. Along with Job and Habakkuk and others, Lamentations refuses to play by the usual rules of piety. It is fearless in its screaming out t

Episode #26: "Man of Constant Sorrow"

Sep 28th, 2015 18m 11s

HOST: Michael WhitworthSPONSOR: BibleTalk.tvJeremiah was a priest from Anathoth, a city near Jerusalem in the land allotted to the tribe of Benjamin. Most scholars believe that he was in his 20s when he received the call to ministry. He is br

Episode #25: "The Holy One of Israel"

Sep 21st, 2015 15m 42s

HOST: Michael WhitworthSPONSOR: BibleTalk.tvThe book of the prophet Isaiah might be the most magisterial book in Scripture. Isaiah lived 2,700 years ago, yet his is unquestionably among the most modern books of the Old Testament. His impact o

Episode #24: "Sing Me a Love Song"

Aug 4th, 2015 10m 16s

HOST: Michael WhitworthSPONSOR: BibleTalk.tvThe Book of Song of Solomon is one of the most neglected books in Scripture. Many are scared off by its sexual nature...so much so that, in the Middle Ages, anyone who suggested that the book was NO

Episode #23: "What's the Point?"

Jul 7th, 2015 39m 53s

HOST: Michael WhitworthSPONSOR: BibleTalk.tvArguably more so than any other book in the Old Testament, Ecclesiastes is a mysterious book for some. But it is also one that rings with profound relevance in our own day. It is certainly a book th

Episode #22: "Solomon Says"

Jun 22nd, 2015 18m 4s

HOST: Michael WhitworthSPONSOR: BibleTalk.tvThe word proverb comes from a combination of two Latin words that mean “instead of words” or “instead of many words.” Therefore, a proverb is a short and concise statement given instead of “many” wo

Episode #21: "The Hymnbook of Israel"

Jun 17th, 2015 24m 16s

"The Hymnbook of Israel"HOST: Michael WhitworthSPONSOR: BibleTalk.tvI find it intriguing that—in our modern church culture—we sing Psalms instead of pray them. Many Christians are of the mindset that the Psalms are songs in which we sing. Wh

Episode #20: "The Dark Side of the Moon"

Jun 8th, 2015 12m 27s

HOST: Michael WhitworthSPONSOR: BibleTalk.tvThe story of Job can be divided into four main sections. The first 2 chapters are the story’s prologue. In it, we learn that Job is righteous and loves God. But at Satan’s instigation, catastrophe v

Episode #19: "The Mysterious Hand"

Jun 1st, 2015 10m 28s

HOST: Michael WhitworthSPONSOR: BibleTalk.tvThe book of Esther is odd in that it no where mentions God or contains mention of worship to him through sacrifice or prayer. This has led to the book’s canonicity being hotly debated throughout the

Episode #18: "Rebuilding the Walls"

May 25th, 2015 12m 32s

HOST: Michael WhitworthSPONSOR: BibleTalk.tvAlong with Ezra, the book of Nehemiah deals with the final events of the OT story. The story of Ezra ended with the exiles struggling to truly revive their existence in Palestine, even though they h

Episode #17: "A Restoration Movement"

May 18th, 2015 17m 23s

"A Restoration Movement"HOST: Michael WhitworthSPONSOR: BibleTalk.tvIn ancient times, Ezra and Nehemiah were considered one book. They were not divided until the Middle Age, but since they each have their own main character, we will treat th

Episode #16: "The Book of Deja Vu"

May 4th, 2015 15m 37s

HOST: Michael WhitworthSPONSOR: BibleTalk.tvThe books of Chronicles certainly rank among the most neglected books in the OT. The first nine chapters of names are quite daunting. Those who make it through the first nine chapters get bogged dow

Episode #15: "How to Lose a Kingdom in 400 Years"

Apr 27th, 2015 15m 40s

HOST: Michael WhitworthThe story of 1-2 Kings is a continuation of the story of Samuel. The earliest chapters of 1 Kings open with David on his deathbed, and the appointment of Solomon as his successor; the story continues through 400 years of

Episode #14: "Give Us a King"

Apr 20th, 2015 55m 35s

HOST: Michael WhitworthGUEST: Chris Clevenger, author of "Sons of Dust" and host of the "Biblical Manliness" podcast.The books of 1 and 2 Samuel have three primary characters: Samuel, Saul, and David. These books were originally one, but were

Episode #13: "Bethlehem Road"

Apr 13th, 2015 17m 51s

HOST: Michael WhitworthGuest: Dr. Dale Manor, Harding UniversityMany Christians already know Ruth’s story. It is a short story (just four chapters) that tells of Ruth’s unselfish devotion to her mother-in-law, Naomi. It is a beautiful story w

Episode #12: "On Jordan's Stormy Banks"

Apr 6th, 2015 33m 54s

HOST: Michael WhitworthCompared with the optimistic tone of Joshua, and the romantic story of Ruth that follows it, Judges is a very dark book. Arguably no other book in the OT is filled with as much warfare, bloodshed, infighting, idolatry, w

Episode #11: "The Battle Belongs to the Lord"

Mar 30th, 2015 9m 59s

HOST: Michael WhitworthThe story of Joshua is the first significant climax of the OT story. As early as Gen. 12, God had promised Canaan to Abraham and his posterity. Joshua tells of the fulfillment of that promise, of how Israel conquered Can

Episode #10: "Farewell Address"

Mar 23rd, 2015 15m 54s

HOST: Michael WhitworthReading history from a book robs one of an appreciation for the passage of time. The drama of a Civil War battle is usually lost on the casual reader because the result of the battle, much less the war, is already known.

Episode #9: “Are We There Yet?”

Mar 16th, 2015 18m 43s

HOST: Michael WhitworthThe Book of Numbers is aptly named, whether we’re talking about its English title or its Hebrew title, which is “in the wilderness.” Its bookends are two important censuses taken after Israel left Egypt and before she cr

Episode #8: “The Pots & Pans Gospel”

Mar 9th, 2015 21m 57s

HOST: Michael WhitworthLeviticus has long been a problematic book for Christians. The people of God no longer live under its laws. However, the OT (including Leviticus) has been preserved for us, and Paul is adamant that all Scripture is inspi

Episode #7: “Let My People Go”

Mar 2nd, 2015 10m 11s

HOST: Michael WhitworthExodus is a unique book for a couple of reasons.It contains the singular most important event in the OT—what we call, you guessed it, the Exodus from Egypt.The Book of Exodus contains such biblical hallmarks as the Te

Episode #6: “Let’s Start at the Beginning”

Feb 23rd, 2015 25m 57s

HOST: Michael WhitworthThe book of Genesis is unique for several reasons.1. It tells of events that no human witnessed.2. Genesis records the origins of all things.3. Genesis gives us our first impressions of God.4. Genesis covers more tim

Episode #5: The Making of the Old Testament

Feb 16th, 2015 16m 51s

HOST: Michael WhitworthHow did we get the Old Testament? Second Timothy 3:16 tells us that all Scripture was "God-breathed." But how did the OT get from the mind of God to the pages between the leather covers of our Bibles?1. God spoke to his

Episode #4: “A Survey of the Old Testament”

Feb 9th, 2015 19m 29s

HOST: Michael Whitworth"A Survey of the Old Testament"Reasons We Should Study the OT:From it, we gain an appreciation for the new covenant under which all Christians now live.When we study the OT, we recognize that its principles have not

Episode #3: “Let’s Get Specific”

Feb 4th, 2015 9m 45s

HOST: Michael Whitworth1. Pray that God will make you a persistent and humble daily Bible reader.2. Set a regular time to read the Bible.3. Set a place for regular study, one that keeps distractions to a minimum.4. Move towards seeing daily