Who sits at God’s left hand? 🤔 Luther Seminary Assistant Professor of New Testament, Kristofer Phan Coffman, explores this intriguing question on the latest Enter the Bible podcast.
With far fewer scriptural references to the left hand, we turn to James and John’s bold request to sit at Jesus’s right and left in glory. What does their ambition—and the significance of proximity to Jesus—reveal about power and prominence in God’s kingdom?
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Can grace break through even in the darkest places? Katie Langston shares her journey from fear and doubt to experiencing God's unconditional love. Could there be hope beyond hell?
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Have you ever wondered why God placed the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden? 🌳 How does the chaos we face today connect to the Bible and the promise of a new paradise? Join theologians Alan Padgett, Katie Langston, and Kathryn Schifferdecker as they unravel these questions, exploring the entire Bible through the lens of Jesus, the Messiah of Israel. Discover how Scripture speaks to our struggles and reveals hope for the future!
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Ever thought about pearls in the Bible? Kathryn Schifferdecker of  @LutherSeminary  dives into their deeper meaning, from the wisdom of "not casting pearls before swine" in Matthew 7 to the incredible image of heaven’s pearly gates in Revelation 21. Want to uncover more hidden gems in Scripture? Learn more at enterthebible.org
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Can I read the Bible as metaphor AND believe Jesus rose again?
Nicholas Schaser challenges the idea that our Christian faith hinges solely on viewing the Bible as historical fact. He offers a healthier approach—understanding and trusting the text for what it is. Like a wave in the ocean, the Bible is meant to move us, not the other way around. Schaser explains why letting the Bible speak to us is essential, rather than forcing our interpretations onto it. Discover how seeing the Bible as a living document can enrich your faith journey.Â
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Was John's baptism at the Jordan familiar or something new?
Dr. Nicholas Schaser joins the Enter the Bible podcast, covering John’s baptism. It is a powerful call to transformation, urging people to do more than change their minds—it’s about turning their lives around completely. At the Jordan River, as crowds gathered, John’s ritual of immersion symbolized this profound repentance, marking a new beginning for those ready to walk in a new direction.Â
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Dr. Israel Kamudzandu of Saint Paul School of Theology tackles the listener-submitted question about God’s mysterious plan revealed in Ephesians 3: "We are all one people, united as co-heirs with Christ, regardless of nation, gender, or age. The Kingdom of God is deeply woven into our culture, with God working through every believer."
Israel Kamudzandu asks, are we living the Gospel or chasing the 'Corinthian Dream'? In a world that thrives on hierarchy, the message of Jesus challenges us to embrace humility and see each other as family.
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Luther Seminary's assistant professor of church history, Jennifer Wojciechowski, explores how we got from the Bible to the creeds. She explains that while many question if the creeds are exclusionary, they originally provided essential guidance and structure in faith.��� �
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The Bible, it'll drive you nuts if you let it, [especially the fact] that we have questions that the biblical authors don't answer.” - Prof. Rolf Jacobson
Have you ever wondered where Cain’s wife came from? Or how the people in Genesis live to be hundreds of years old?