The “Binding of Isaac”–Emotional Connection between Father & Son (John Iiames)
Posted: July 24, 2023
This study on Abraham and Isaac and the Binding may speak to parallels with God’s presence at Gethsemane and Abraham’s connection with Isaac during their walk up the mountain. Here… Read More
The Genealogies in Genesis: Part I
Posted: August 3, 2021
By J. Richard Middleton On July 28, 2021 This is the first in a four-part series as biblical scholar J. Richard Middleton answers the often-asked question, How should we interpret biblical genealogies? In this… Read More
Does the Old Testament Matter? by Rob Kranz
Posted: July 14, 2021
New post on Stepping into the Jordan Does the Old Testament Matter? by Rob Kranz A few years ago, a well-known American evangelical pastor made headlines for writing a book in which… Read More
Age of Opportunity Series – Moral Boundaries – Dr. Douglas Jacoby
Posted: November 10, 2020
This double presentation was given to the Winnipeg Church of Christ Campus & Teens on November 7, 2020. Moral Boundaries Presentation: Click HERE OT Class Presentation: Click HERE
The God of the Old Testament: Loving Deity or Cosmic Bully?
Posted: August 13, 2020
The presentations directly address one of the most common objections against the Bible. Taught online to Dallas / Fort Worth area campus ministries in April 2020. Part One (begins about 11… Read More
War Language as Hyperbole: “Total-kill,” by Scot McKnight
Posted: July 8, 2020
The Bible’s war language is often hyperbolic SCOT MCKNIGHT There is a trope among basketball players that, when they make a very quick move that fakes out their opponent, “they… Read More
“Origins” highlighted in Publisher’s Weekly
Posted: May 19, 2020
One of my latest books was included in a Publisher’s Weekly ad. Publisher’s Weekly is the most prestigious name in the industry. “Origins” is 2nd from right, 3rd row. MJ… Read More
Father’s Day – Douglas Jacoby
Posted: February 20, 2020
Watch Doug’s sermon on Exodus 20 – “Honor Your Father”
May News from Tyndale House
Posted: May 3, 2019
May News from Tyndale House Dear friends, At Tyndale House we are passionate about supporting evangelical biblical scholars, and ensuring that Christians across the world benefit from their work. In… Read More
The Book of Ruth
Posted: March 1, 2019
RUTH LESSON NR-MS Taught 20 March 2019 in Marietta, GA (North River Church, Marietta Square Group)
Origins — a book on the issues behind Genesis 1-11
Posted: January 5, 2019
Origins turns much of what Christians learned in Sunday School on its head in a revealing comparison of the Genesis narrative to the competing pagan narrative of the day. Relatively few… Read More
My Favorite Mistranslation (Proverbs 22:6) – Douglas Stuart
Posted: October 25, 2018
To listen to this podcast, click here.
What Was the Sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?
Posted: October 18, 2018
It’s become popular to claim that the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah was something other than homosexuality. What does the Bible say? Read an extended explanation of this topic here.
Origins (Genesis 1-11) — O.T. Scholars Weigh In
Posted: September 19, 2018
Philosopher and Christian apologist Paul Copan and I have written a book on early Genesis. See what Old Testament scholars are saying about Origins. . “Genesis 1–11 is the foundation… Read More
Thrive – Jacoby lesson for NECC
Posted: April 1, 2018
NECC Thrive The file is the .pdf (3 pages) accompanying the class recorded for the 2018 NECC (Northeast Christian Conference, Providence RI, July 2018). Here is the audio file (58… Read More
The Tower of Babel
Posted: October 11, 2017
The following material appeared in the weekly newsletter from 27 September to 11 October 2017. This series was adapted from The God Who Dared (1997), the next version of which was titled Genesis,… Read More
“Where Are You?” by Douglas Jacoby
Posted: August 23, 2017
Sermon, based on Genesis 3 & 4, given on August 20, 2017 at the North River Church of Christ. Watch video here.
The Rest of Genesis: [Supplement to Paul Copan & Douglas Jacoby’s Origins]
Posted: July 28, 2017
Departing the Primeval Period The stage has been set. We have explored the Primeval Period, and it’s time to transition into the next epoch. All the major themes of the… Read More
Sister of the Earliest Compete Old Testament Found
Posted: July 6, 2017
Press Release: SISTER OF THE EARLIEST COMPLETE OLD TESTAMENT FOUND Tyndale House, Cambridge, announces a new discovery made by young researcher Dr. Kim Phillips published in its latest Tyndale Bulletin… Read More
“The Day of the Lord” – sermon, Sunday, August 28, 2016
Posted: September 8, 2016
Given at the North River Church of Christ, Marietta, GA, USA. Based on Amos 5. https://vimeo.com/180836685
The Structure of the Old Testament
Posted: April 18, 2016
Here are a lesson and notes on The Structure of the Old Testament (46 minutes). Download it from here. To download the podcast, right click on the download link, and choose “save target… Read More
Nehemiah 8 – “How’s Your Biblical Stamina?” – Douglas Jacoby
Posted: February 17, 2016
Sermon done on Nehemiah 8, at North River Church of Christ, on February 14, 2016. https://vimeo.com/155336212
A Disciplined Life—Intro & Responses
Posted: December 30, 2015
This podcast (8 minutes) will introduce you to the Proverbs Podcast series. This podcast covers the preface to Proverbs (1:1-7), and explains how the thought behind the Disciplined Life series…. Read More
Q&A 1422 – How can we prove Jesus is the Messiah from the O.T.?
Posted: August 25, 2015
I am from a Jewish background. Would you please explain how Jesus Christ can be the Messiah, using the Hebrew Bible? Thanks. A fair question — and especially when you’ve… Read More
Q&A 1400 – Christ in Zechariah
Posted: February 8, 2015
I came across Zechariah 14, and am hearing lots of interpretation, from future apocalyptic to that these events have already happened. Since much of the material in the prophets (like… Read More
Q&A 1397 – Jesus in the O.T. (study ideas)
Posted: January 12, 2015
I was wondering if you had any suggestions on books to read. I’m looking for something that traces the threads of the Gospel and Jesus through the Old Testament. Any suggestions? — Guy… Read More
Q&A 1394 – Trial by ordeal?
Posted: December 16, 2014
“Number 5:11-31 speaks of a test for an unfaithful wife and the law of jealousy. I’ve read some insightful commentaries, but would love to hear from you your understanding of… Read More
Yahweh & the Ancient Gods
Posted: November 26, 2014
Originally titled Our God is an Awesome God: A Close Look at the gods of the Ancient World, and Why Yahweh is Best, this podcast examines the rivals of the one true… Read More
Questions about Modern Israel
Posted: August 31, 2014
Are current events in modern Israel only the unfolding of biblical prophecy? Given the severe tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, what position should Christians take? Listen to the podcast, which addresses 7 questions… Read More
Q&A 1370 – Shouldn’t we observe the regulations for the Year of Jubilee?
Posted: May 14, 2014
Is there any country that celebrates or follows the rules for the Year of Jubilee? And when I say follow, I mean they follow what it says in Leviticus 25:8-55:… Read More
How the Bible Came to Be, Part 3 – The formation of the New Testament
Posted: November 26, 2013
To download this audio & listen to it later, right click below and “save target as” or “save link as”. Download Podcast For PDF notes for this class, click Here
How the Bible Came to Be, Part 1—The formation of the Old Testament
Posted: November 26, 2013
To download the podcast and play it later, right click on the “download podcast” link below and select “save link as” or “save target as”. Download talk For even more,… Read More
Christ in the Psalms B
Posted: January 7, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 23, 49, 55: Christ in the Psalms (18 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More
Christ in the Psalms A
Posted: January 7, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 2, 22, 69, 110: Christ in the Psalms (21 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as”… Read More
Psalm 137, 58, 109
Posted: January 6, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 137, 58, 109: Prayers You Shouldn’t Pray (24 minutes). Click on arrow to play. To download the podcast, right click on “download”… Read More
Psalm 51
Posted: January 5, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 51: Create in Me a Pure Heart (34 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as”… Read More
Psalms 73, 37
Posted: January 3, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 73, 37: When I’m Drifting (29 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More
Psalms 139, 40, 117
Posted: January 2, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 139, 40, 117: Focusing (20 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Psalms 12, 46, 88
Posted: January 2, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 12, 46, 88: The Darkness (27 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More
Psalm 130 and 62
Posted: January 1, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 130 & 62 and Habakkuk 3: Learning about God (29 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save… Read More
Psalms 19 and 119
Posted: December 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 19 and 119: The Word of God (25 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as”… Read More
Psalm 1
Posted: December 29, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes for Introduction to Psalms and Psalm 1 (27 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More
Decalogue J: The 10th Commandment
Posted: October 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue J: The 10th Commandment (14 minutes) To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Decalogue I: The 9th Commandment
Posted: October 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue I: The 9th Commandment (13 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Decalogue H: The 8th Commandment
Posted: October 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue H: The 8th Commandment (12 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Decalogue G: The 7th Commandment
Posted: October 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue G: The 7th Commandment (12 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Decalogue F: The 6th Commandment
Posted: October 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue F: The 6th Commandment (13 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Decalogue E: The 5th Commandment
Posted: October 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue E: The 5th Commandment (18 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Decalogue D: The 4th Commandment
Posted: October 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue D: The 4th Commandment (17 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Decalogue C: The 3rd Commandment
Posted: October 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue C: The 3rd Commandment (16 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Decalogue B: The 2nd Commandment
Posted: October 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue B: The 2nd Commandment (18 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Decalogue A: The 1st Commandment
Posted: October 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue A: The 1st Commandment (11 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Clashing Worldviews
Posted: May 22, 2012
While this lesson may be of general interest, it has been designed specifically for M.A. students in Bible & Theology at Lincoln Christian University. These are my own reflections on… Read More
OT Archaeology
Posted: May 14, 2012
Here is a lesson on Old Testament Archaeology (54 minutes). To download the file, please click HERE. If the link does not work when you left-click on it,… Read More
Complete list of O.T. podcasts
Posted: January 1, 2009
Here is the complete list of O.T. character podcasts. Nos. 1, 16, 18, 35, 52, and five of the Psalms podcasts are free to everyone. The other 61 podcasts are for… Read More
Book Names of the Bible
Posted: July 16, 2006
In weekly LINGUISTICS spot during 2003, we explored the etymologies of names of the books of the Bible. Download the file below to see all 66. Available Downloads: Download File… Read More
Building a Basic Bible Study Library, by Joey Harris
Posted: February 28, 2006
Building A Basic Bible Study Library Joey Harris Augusta, Georgia June 22, 2005 The best way to get to understand the Bible is simply to read it and to read… Read More
Ancient Manuscript Discovered!
Posted: July 16, 2005
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8587435/ This 2000-year old manuscript of Leviticus was discovered in the Judean desert in 2005. Use the link above to read all about it!
Frequently Used Hebrew Words, by Glenn Giles
Posted: April 4, 2005
The attached paper is devoted to a study of the most frequently used Hebrew words in the OT. A final chapter will be devoted to a critical appraisal of the… Read More
Sons of God, by Bryan T. Huie
Posted: November 21, 2003
There has been much speculation about who these “sons of God” mentioned in the sixth chapter of Genesis were. Three basic interpretations of this passage have been advanced. The first,… Read More
Joseph and Esau: From a Bitter to a Better Way (by James Greig)
Posted: November 4, 2003
A biblical study for those who feel they have been treated unfairly and want to keep a pure heart in God’s sight. In five parts. See the attached pdf file:… Read More
Joshua’s Theme (by James Greig)
Posted: September 1, 2003
Attached is a paper by James Greig on the background and theme of the book of Joshua: Joshua.pdf.
Old Testament Extrabiblical Sources
Posted: August 4, 2003
This is a list (possibly incomplete) of sources cited in the O.T. books. The list omits references to actual O.T. books. These works are “extrabiblical” — outside (extra, Latin) the… Read More
Apocryphal and Pseudepigraphal Dates
Posted: July 17, 2003
I. Canonical Old Testament (all dates approximate) 1000-400 B.C. II. Catholic Apocrypha (non-Catholic apocrypha in italics) A. Pre-165 1. Tobit (400-200) 2. Sirach (190) B. Hasmonean (165-63) 1. Greek additions… Read More
Egyptian Plagues
Posted: July 17, 2003
Adapted from the May/June 1998 issue of Biblical Archaeological Review. An Egyptian Record of the Plagues? The Admonitions of an Egyptian Sage, commonly known as the Papyrus Ipuwer, set forth… Read More
Leviticus and Leprosy
Posted: July 17, 2003
One of the most dreaded diseases on earth is Hansen’s Disease, or leprosy. Ever since my first visit to India, some 30 years ago, I have been familiar at first hand… Read More
