The Rest of the Iceberg: Exploring the Depths of the Bible

Matt and Isaac finish the seven messages to the seven churches, with the message to Laodicea's church, where they explore the historical context around the city and the texts, such as the Song of Solomon, which may inform Jesus' message...

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

Take a look at the Old Testament passages referenced by John in Revelation 3: Exodus 32:30-35, 1 Kings 7:21, Psalm 69:28; 86:9, Proverbs 27:21, Isaiah 9:6-7; 22:22-25, 43:1-4; 45:1-17; 49:23; 56:5-8; 60:11-14; 62; 65:1-15, Ezekiel 16:36; 23:29; 48:35, Daniel 11:29-35;12:10-13, Nahum 3:5, Malachi 3:2-3

In NT look at: Matthew 10:32...

The Church of Philadelphia is the only church apart from Smyrna that receives only encouragment from Jesus, no correction. And Matt and Isaac dive into how this message interrelates to the message of Smyrna and teaching of Isaiah, bringing clarity to the promises and tests mentioned in this message...

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

Take a look at the Old Testament passages referenced by John in Revelation 3: Exodus 32:30-35, 1 Kings 7:21, Psalm 69:28; 86:9, Proverbs 27:21, Isaiah 9:6-7; 22:22-25, 43:1-4; 45:1-17; 49:23; 56:5-8; 60:11-14; 62; 65:1-15, Ezekiel 16:36; 23:29; 48:35, Daniel 11:29-35;12:10-13, Nahum 3:5...

Matt and Isaac begin their trek through the final three messages to the churches, reflecting on the church of Sardis and what it means for it to have a name that it is alive but is in fact dead...

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

Take a look at the Old Testament passages referenced by John in Revelation 3: Exodus 32:30-35, 1 Kings 7:21, Psalm 69:28; 86:9, Proverbs 27:21, Isaiah 9:6-7; 22:22-25, 43:1-4; 45:1-17; 49:23; 56:5-8; 60:11-14; 62; 65:1-15, Ezekiel 16:36; 23:29; 48:35, Daniel 11:29-35;12:10-13, Nahum 3:5, Malachi 3:2-3

In NT look at: Matthew 10:32-33, 37...

In the final message of chapter 2, Matt and I explore the significance of the Thyatira's message upon the other six churches as the center of the chiastic structure, look into Old Testament reference, and reflect on the significance of doctrine for the whole of the messages.

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

Take a look at the Old Testament passages referenced by John in Revelation 2: Genesis 2:9, Genesis 3:22-24, Exodus 16, Numbers 11, 22:5-25:3; 31:8, 16, 1 Kings 16:29-34, 21:17-29, 2 Kgs 9:30-37, 10:1-11, Psalm 2, 7:9, Isaiah 6:8-13, 41:8-14, 56:5, 62:1-5, 65:15, Ezekiel 3:24-4:17; 12, Jeremiah 5:21, 17:9-10<...

Picking up where they left off, Matt and I explore the second and third churches, Smyrna and Pergamum. Smyrna is only one of two that receive no correction, only encouragement, while Pergamum is a mixed bag, following the idoltrious teachings of Balaam and the Nicolaitans...

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

Take a look at the Old Testament passages referenced by John in Revelation 2: Genesis 2:9, Genesis 3:22-24, Exodus 16, Numbers 11, 22:5-25:3; 31:8, 16, 1 Kings 16:29-34, 21:17-29, 2 Kgs 9:30-37, 10:1-11, Psalm 2, 7:9, Isaiah 6:8-13, 41:8-14, 56:5, 62:1-5, 65:15, Ezekiel 3:24-4:17; 12, Jeremiah 5:21, 17:9-10

In this episode, Matt and Isaac explore the literary design of 7 messages to the churches, as well as delve into the message to the church of Ephesus. There they discover more about the Nicolaitans, overcoming, and what it means of the churches to be lampstands while Jesus walks among them...

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

Take a look at the Old Testament passages referenced by John in Revelation 2: Genesis 2:9, Genesis 3:22-24, Exodus 16, Numbers 11, 22:5-25:3; 31:8, 16, 1 Kings 16:29-34, 21:17-29, 2 Kgs 9:30-37, 10:1-11, Psalm 2, 7:9, Isaiah 6:8-13, 41:8-14, 56:5, 62:1-5, 65:15...

Matt and Isaac finish up Revelation 1, looking at the the interconnectivity of Daniel 7, 10, and more with the identity of Jesus as the Son of Man walking among and tending to His churches.

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

Take a look at the passages referenced by John in Revelation 1: Exodus 19:1-6, 16-20; 25:31-40; 34:5-10, Leviticus 23-25, Numbers 6, Psalm 89:27, 29, 37, Isaiah 41:4; 44:6; 48:12; 49:1-3, Ezekiel 1; 8-11, Daniel 2:28-30, 45-47; 7:9-13; 10:4-6; 12:2-3, Zechariah 4; 12:10, (In Matthew 17:2, Jesus’ face shines as the sun in His transfiguration.)

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Join Matt and Isaac as they jump into the first six verses of Revelation, where they see how Jesus fulfills the hope of Daniel and the prophets and unpack the identity of the Father, Son, and Spirit. There are many questions left unanswered! But the fun begins!

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

Take a look at the passages referenced by John in Revelation 1: Exodus 19:1-6, 16-20; 25:31-40; 34:5-10, Leviticus 23-25, Numbers 6, Psalm 89:27, 29, 37, Isaiah 41:4; 44:6; 48:12; 49:1-3, Ezekiel 1; 8-11, Daniel 2:28-30, 45-47; 7:9-13; 10:4-6; 12:2-3, Zechariah 4; 12:10, (In Matthew 17:2, J...

Matt and Isaac explore the five major approaches to the book of Revelation, guidelines to read the book well, and the purpose of the book in the life of a Christian.

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

For an overview of the book of Revelation, we recommend this BibleProject videos:

Part 1: https://youtu.be/5nvVVcYD-0w?si=2vyL2SWMCYIh2FXw

Part 2: https://youtu.be/QpnIrbq2bKo?si=GW8krWG9Qf3wB1aA

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Join Matt and Isaac as they discuss their experience with the book of Revelation and the books epistolary, apocalyptic, and prophetic genres.

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

For an overview of the book of Revelation, we recommend this BibleProject videos:

Part 1: https://youtu.be/5nvVVcYD-0w?si=2vyL2SWMCYIh2FXw

Part 2: https://youtu.be/QpnIrbq2bKo?si=GW8krWG9Qf3wB1aA

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Join Matt and Isaac as the scratch the surface of the titles and/or themes in Daniel, such as the Son of Man, appointed times, the last days, the lawless one, and the resurrection in Daniel as they appear in the writings of the New Testament.

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

Suggested reading/listening: With the Clouds of Heaven by James M. Jr. Hamilton and BibleProject’s podcast series on the Son of Man: https://bibleproject.com/podcast/series/son-of-man-series/

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In this episode, Matt and Isaac explore the angel Gabriel's visit to Mary, where he states of Jesus, "He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.” Learn how this connects to the hope of the book of Daniel and more...

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

Suggested reading/listening: With the Cl...

In this episode, we finish discussing the text of Daniel itself by exploring the significance of the 3 1/2 year time period, the final words given to Daniel, and reflecting on the significance of Christ for the message of the book of Daniel.

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

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Join us as we begin our exploration of the last chapter of Daniel, discussing the Abrahamic promises, the resurrection, and God's commitment to Himself to bring those about.

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

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Opening up in Daniel 11:11, Matt and Isaac the developing theme of fortresses and floods while reflecting on what times of turmoil mean for God's people.

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

We focus on the literary design of Daniel 11, but for those you interested in doing a deep dive into history prophesied by Daniel 11, we highly encourage you take a listen to Dr. Tremper Longman III's session on Daniel 11: https://www.biblicaltraining.org/learn/institute/ot666-daniel/ot666-20-the-fourth-vision-daniel-11?utm_medium=website&utm_source=copy...

In this introduction to Daniel 11, Matt and Isaac briefly discuss the historical background of the chapter and dive into the literary details used to describe the turmoil of two kingdoms including fortresses, plant imagery, and more...

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

We focus on the literary design of Daniel 11, but for those you interested in doing a deep dive into history prophesied by Daniel 11, we highly encourage you take a listen to Dr. Tremper Longman III's session on Daniel 11: https://www.biblicaltraining.org/learn/institute...

As we come to a close on Daniel 10, we pick up just before verse 10 where Daniel has fallen to sleep in response to voice speaking to him through a vision. What is the significance of this vision? Find out....

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

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In Daniel 10, a few years after his vision in Daniel 9, we meet Daniel in a state of mourning for three weeks. When Daniel goes to the Tigris river after not eating the king's desirable food in fasting, who should meet Daniel but...

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

In 7:42, Isaac connects Daniel's not eating of the tasty food in Daniel 10:3 to the Genesis narrative. Though this connection stands, the Hebrew word used for desirable is different from but related to the word used in Genesis 3:6 "the...

Join Matt and Isaac as they bring Daniel 9 to a close, exploring the seventy sevens of Daniel 9 and the views surrounding them....

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

BibleProject playlist to explore the distinct meanings of "sin," "iniquity," and "transgression:" https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH0Szn1yYNedEIIeae_gp0dGRY9DO2WqQ&si=tyF0oPgyFWGMMjcH

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In this first portion of Daniel 9, we work our way through Daniel's prayer during Darius' reign where he is still experiencing confusion and turmoil concerning the 70 years of exile promised by God and his previous vision...

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Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

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We start in Daniel 8:13 with the interpretation of Daniel's 8 ram-goat vision, exploring more details and the significance of Daniel 8 for Daniel and ourselves...

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

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In Daniel 8, we begin the first vision that unpacks and informs details from Daniel 7, exploring the battle of a ram and a goat alongside the history of the Medo-Persian Empire, Greek Empire, and Antiochus Epiphanes...

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

Link to Antiochus Epiphanes coinage: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_RPK-p180A-5-AntIV

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We pick up where we left off in Daniel 7, employing the second step of reading apocalyptic literature to the Son of Man portion of the vision! From there we continue into the interpretation portion of Daniel 7, employing step three...

Step 1: Before unpacking the imagery, experience the imagery as a whole–live in the story of the pictures before trying to uncover what the pictures represent.

Step 2: Reflect on historical, cultural, and literary context.

Step 3: Interpret the imagery and reflect on how this changes your view of reality.

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Here we employ the first two steps of reading apocalyptic literature to read Daniel 7's vision and explore the beasts and the Ancient of Days...

Step 1: Before unpacking the imagery, experience the imagery as a whole–live in the story of the pictures before trying to uncover what the pictures represent.

Step 2: Reflect on historical, cultural, and literary context.

Step 3: Interpret the imagery and reflect on how this changes your view of reality.

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

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We take a pause from verse by verse exploration as we prepare to read Daniel 7 by introducing the genre of apocalyptic literature and how to read it while reviewing the narratives and themes of Daniel 1-6.

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

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Daniel 6 recounts the all too famous story about Daniel and the lions den. We will see there are more beasts afoot than the lions as we close out the narrative portion of the book...

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Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

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At 26:41, Isaac mentions the commissioners and satraps are Chaldeans. Though it is possible there is overlap in the...

By Daniel 5, Nebuchadnezzar is no more, and Belshazzar rules but is no different. The havoc begins when he uses the vessels from the LORD's temple to acknowledge false gods...

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Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

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Historical Data: Dr. Tremper Longman III: https://www.biblicaltraining.org/learn/institute/ot666-daniel/ot666-07-court-contest-chapter-4

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In Daniel 4, we explore Nebuchadnezzar's humiliation and God's purposes to exalt the lowly as they relate to what it means to be human.

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

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Historical Data: Dr. Tremper Longman III: https://www.biblicaltraining.org/learn/institute/ot666-daniel/ot666-07-court-contest-chapter-4

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Daniel 3 records the famous narrative about Daniel's friends, the golden statue, and the fiery furnace. We unpack how this passage connects back to Daniel 2 and what it means to be the image of God.

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Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

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In this episode, we cover Daniel 2, which expands on the themes of Daniel 1, introduces us to the first dream to be interpreted in the book, and provides a poem about God's role as it will be highlighted throughout the book.

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

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In this episode, we cover Daniel 1, exploring how words and themes connect to Adam/Eve, David, and Joseph.

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

In the episode, we "hand-wave" some Hebrew connections between Daniel 1:4 and Genesis 2:9, 17; 3:5-7, use the following link to explore those connections: https://biblehub.com/text/daniel/1-4.htm

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This episode introduces the podcast, ourselves, and the book of Daniel.

Hosts:

Isaac Taylor

Matthew Holzhauer

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