Wed, Mar 24, 2021
Most words have subjective meaning that give the word more depth of meaning. Subjective meanings can make it quite difficult to covey the full meaning a word in a translation. Brandon reviews ten passages in the Bible and proposes deeper meanings of words that relate to our relationship with God.
Tue, Oct 12, 2021
Mark chapter 6 contains some puzzling stories. Here are explanations of these stories and the lessons we can draw form them.
Tue, Feb 8, 2022
Here is how Jesus' Palm Sunday curse of a fig tree and tirade in the Court of the Gentiles are related, why Jesus acted as he did and how these events fulfill prophesy.
Tue, May 10, 2022
Here are several of Biblical idioms that have been literally translated losing their original meanings.
Tue, Sep 13, 2022
Customs, idioms and geography. The text of the Bible assumes an understanding of these topics that were lost to readers of the Bible centuries ago. Here are threes striking examples re-examined in their historical context.
Sat, Mar 25, 2023
A look at the impossible situation Pontius Piot found himself in when Jesus came into the public eye.
Tue, Jul 18, 2023
Preamble to the Prodigal Son where Jesus shares the significance of a lost member of God's flock and Brandon explains who exactly is lost.
Tue, Sep 19, 2023
God's refusal to allow Moses to to lead the Israelites into the promised land reflects the change in the Israelites in their forty years in the wilderness requiring new leadership.
Tue, Oct 10, 2023
The Book of Revelation is an example of apocalyptic literature which was popular at the time it was written. Rather than interpreting it line by line, Brandon explains the symbolism to help listeners read it for themselves. But he goes on to express that the message of Revelations transcends any specific narrative drawn from the book.
Tue, Oct 24, 2023
A close look at the stories about Noah reveals the children's versions need an update for adults.
Tue, Jan 9, 2024
Four teachings of Jesus that have lost the strength of their meaning without the context of the common knowledge of Jesus' times.
Tue, Sep 10, 2024
Brandon share five of the more common examples of inaccurate interpretation of the Scriptures that suggest a church is theologically shallow and is unlikely to encourage your spiritual growth or may lead you down the wrong path.