Bible Talk
1 Kings 17: On the Moses-Like Entrance of the Miraculous Elijah (Bible Talk, Ep. 127
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 10.09.2024In 1 Kings 17, a new main character comes onto the scene. And he reminds us of someone we’ve seen before.
Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
1 Kings 15–16: On Entering into a Covenant with Darth Vader and then Re-Canaanizing the Land of Israel (Bible Talk, Ep. 126)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 10.02.2024At first, 1 Kings 15 looks like a mostly chronologically organized list of mostly bad kings. But there’s more going on. Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
1 Kings 14: On Jeroboam’s Incrementally Increasing Excrement and Another Exodus Reversal (Bible Talk, Ep. 125)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 09.25.2024As the prophet looks at the future of Jeroboam’s dynasty, he doesn’t see excitement; he sees excrement. In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 1 Kings 14.
1 Kings 12:25–13:34: On Jeroboam’s Satellite Campus and Bootleg Religion (Bible Talk, Ep. 124)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 09.18.2024In 1 Kings 12, King Jeroboam sets up his bootleg religion at his satellite campus. It’s blasphemous. And then, in 1 Kings 13, a liar gets a prophet mauled by a lion. It’s bloody.
Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
1 Kings 12:1–24: On Rehoboam’s Crass, Childish, and Pharoah-like Folly (Bible Talk, Ep. 123)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 09.11.2024In 1 Kings 12, the new King of Israel sure looks a lot like the old Pharaoh of Egypt. Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
1 Kings 11: On King Solomon’s Downfall and the Problem with Living With Ourselves Every Day (Bible Talk, Ep. 122)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 09.04.2024Bible Talk is back! Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss 1 Kings 11 and the downfall of King Solomon.
1 Kings 10: On the Queen of Sheba Losing Her Breath at Solomon’s Blessed Reign and Burgeoning Roth IRA (Bible Talk, Ep. 121)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 06.26.2024When the Queen of Sheba shows up, Solomon’s reign takes her breath away. His people are blessed, his coffers are full, and she seems to trust the Lord. But is this the beginning of the end?
Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 1 Kings 10.
1 Kings 9: On When Prophecy Becomes Past, Which Explains the Present (Bible Talk, Ep. 120)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 06.19.2024When we read the Old Testament, we’re tempted to see characters as either all good or all bad. But when we get to 1 Kings 9 and see Solomon’s interactions with Hiram the King of Tyre, well, it’s more complicated than that.
Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
1 Kings 8:31–66: On Blessings and Benedictions and Barbecues (Bible Talk, Ep. 119)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 06.12.2024The glory of the LORD has filled the Temple. So . . . now what? How do God’s people actually use it?
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton about 1 Kings 8:31–66, which doubles as a kind of user’s manual for the temple.
1 Kings 8:1–30: On the Glory of YHWH Filling the House of YHWH (Bible Talk, Ep. 118)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 05.31.2024The biblical storyline takes a leap forward when the LORD’s glory fills the Temple. While this moment is significant, it also becomes clear that the Temple isn’t the end goal.
Listen to Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss 1 Kings 8:1–30.
1 Kings 6:2–7:51: On the Extraordinary Architecture of the Ark for the Ark (Bible Talk, Ep. 117)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 05.23.2024The Lord’s presence has more or less been a nomad since Genesis 3. But with the temple, he’s about to have a permanent address (kind of). In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 1 Kings 6–7.
1 Kings 6:1: Yep, A Whole Episode on Just One Verse (Bible Talk, Ep. 116)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 05.01.2024So . . . Jim Hamilton had a wild idea: let’s do a whole episode on 1 Kings 6:1. Alex Duke was dubious, even aghast. But he and Sam Emadi obliged. This conversation is the result.
In this episode of Bible Talk, they talk about burn layers and interpretive priority and Indiana Jones.
1 Kings 5: On the Bible’s Memory Palace Which Prepares Us for Phase 1 of Solomon’s Temple-Building Project (Bible Talk, Ep. 115)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 04.24.2024The story of the Old Testament is the story of God’s people returning to God’s presence. The building of the temple significantly advances that story. In 1 Kings 5, we get Phase 1 of Solomon’s construction project. Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
1 Kings 3:16–4:34: On a List of People, a List of Stuff, and Solomon’s Platinum Age (Bible Talk, Ep. 114)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 04.17.2024Solomon is wise. Solomon is wealthy. Solomon is worth listening to. This is his Platinum Age, better than anything that came with his father David. Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 1 Kings 3:16–4:34.
1 Kings 2:12–3:15: On Solomon’s Snake-Stomping Shrewdness and Snake-Handling Stupidity (Bible Talk, Ep. 113)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 04.10.2024We all know the story about Solomon pleading with the Lord for wisdom. But do you remember how it begins? It’s surprising.
Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 1 Kings 2:12–3:15, which highlights Solomon’s shrewdness and his sinfulness.
