What do Mary’s and Zechariah’s songs in Luke reveal about salvation, covenant faithfulness, and joy? In this episode of Read and Explained, we dive into the Magnificat and the Benedictus, two profound hymns at the beginning of Luke's Gospel. These songs celebrate the eucatastrophic fulfillment of God’s promises, His faithfulness to His covenant, and the scope of His salvation for all people. Let's explore! 🚀 🔵 SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/bibleunbound 📖 GET LOGOS BIBLE SOFTWARE: https://www.logos.com/bibleunbound 💡 LEARN MORE: https://www.thebibleunbound.com/ Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKpl5tX-3TQ Follow Creation Awaits: https://creationawaits.substack.com/ Timestamps: 0:00-1:30 – The Hymns of Luke 1:31-15:00 – Mary's Song: The Magnificat 15:01-29:21 – Zechariah's Song: The Benedictus
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bibleunbound/supportSome stories in the biblical epic resonate so deeply with what it means to be human that it is told many times over. Hannah’s tale is one such account. This story is an invitation to hope. Let’s explore! 🚀 🔵 SUPPORT: https://www.patreon.com/Bibleunbound 📖 GET LOGOS BIBLE SOFTWARE: https://www.logos.com/bibleunbound 💡 LEARN MORE: https://www.thebibleunbound.com/ 🎞️ ANIMATIONS BY: https://samuelstudio.pl/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBD4g77Q1iNyi5hhDjvyxVA/join Timestamps 0:00-1:45 – An Invitation to Hope 1:46-4:45 – A Bitter Rivalry 4:45-8:50 – Barrenness 8:51-9:50 – Support on Patreon 9:51-14:02 – A Vow and a Sleepy Priest 14:03-17:50 – Hannah’s Prayers Answered 17:51-22:12 – Hannah’s Prayer Read & Explained 22:13-25:43 – The Gospel in Hannah Resources - Mary J. Evans, The Message of Samuel: Personalities, Potential, Politics and Power, ed. Alec Motyer and Derek Tidball, The Bible Speaks Today (Nottingham, England: Inter-Varsity Press, 2004), 23. - Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 1 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 176. - Chad Brand, Charles Draper, Archie England, et al., eds., “Barren, Barrenness,” Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003), 173. - K. T. Magnuson, “Childlessness,” in New Dictionary of Biblical Theology, ed. T. Desmond Alexander and Brian S. Rosner, electronic ed. (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2000), 405. - Joyce G. Baldwin, 1 and 2 Samuel: An Introduction and Commentary, vol. 8, Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1988), 57. - J. D. Greear and Heath A. Thomas, Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2016), 42. - Robert Jamieson, A Commentary, Critical, Experimental, and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments: Joshua–Esther, vol. II (London; Glasgow: William Collins, Sons, & Company, Limited, n.d.), 137. - Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo. The City of God. Dodds, Marcus Translation 22nd ed. Modern Library Edition 1993. New York, New York. - English Standard Version 2016 used as the biblical text read aloud
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bibleunbound/supportGrace is the most central and fundamental aspect of Christianity. But what is Grace? Uh oh! We have a problem. We need to be able to see grace throughout the entire Bible in order to define this crucial term. Let's explore! 🚀 🔵 SUPPORT: https://www.patreon.com/Bibleunbound 📖 GET LOGOS BIBLE SOFTWARE: https://www.logos.com/bibleunbound 💡 LEARN MORE: https://www.thebibleunbound.com/ 📚 BUY CHRISTIAN BOOKS: https://www.christianbook.com/Christi... 🎞️ ANIMATIONS BY: https://samuelstudio.pl/ 📷 SELECT ILLUSTRATIONS BY: Dapo Olaopa https://dpencilpusher.artstation.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBD4g77Q1iNyi5hhDjvyxVA/join Works Cited: Barclay, John M. G. “Paul and the Power of Grace.” Logos Bible Software, 1 Jan. 2020, www.logos.com/product/188769/paul-and-the-power-of-grace?ssi=0. Bright, John. The Kingdom of God. Abingdon Press, 2010. Colin G. Kruse, John: An Introduction and Commentary, vol. 4, Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. InterVarsity Press, 2003. Edwards, Jonathan. Treatise on Grace and Other Posthumously Published Writings. Clarke, 1971. Fisher, Edward, and Thomas Boston. The Marrow of Modern Divinity. Christian Focus Publications, 2015. L. B. Smedes, “Grace,” ed. Geoffrey W Bromiley. The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Revised. Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1979–1988. MacArthur, John, and Richard Mayhue. Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth. Crossway, 2017. Mark Olivero, “God’s Grace,” in Lexham Survey of Theology, ed. Mark Ward et al. Lexham Press, 2018. Murray, John. Redemption Accomplished and Applied. William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2015. J. H. Stringer, “Grace, Favour,” ed. D. R. W. Wood et al. New Bible Dictionary. Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1996. Ronald F. Youngblood, F. F. Bruce, and R. K. Harrison, eds. Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1995.
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What is the book of Colossians about? Who were the Colossians, and why did Paul write to them? This epic story of a small church family comes to life as the very words of Paul's letter are read and explained out loud – like never before! Let's explore 🚀
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The Book of James may be one of the most misunderstood books in Christian history. Consequently, it's one of my favorite books to read! In it, the boundless beauty of the gospel are worked out in a way like never before. How does James fit with the rest of the Bible? Well, let's explore! 🚀
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Timestamps 0:00-1:35 – James and the Gospel 1:36-5:56 – Which James Now? 5:57-13:35 – Chapter 1: Wisdom From Above 13:36-22:00 – Chapter 2: Saved by Works 22:01-24:57 – Chapter 3: Teachers and Preachers 24:58-28:44 – Chapter 4: Prophetic Warnings 28:45-36:13 – Chapter 5: In the Presence of God Resources: [1]David Platt, Exalting Jesus in James (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2014), 7. [2]J. A. Motyer, The Message of James: The Tests of Faith, The Bible Speaks Today (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1985), 95. [3] UNDERSTANDING THE BOOK OF JAMES: WISDOM, PRAYER, WEALTH & POVERTY: DR. MARIAM KOVALISHYN, [4] https://theologyintheraw.com/podcast/understanding-the-book-of-james-wisdom-prayer-wealth-poverty-dr-mariam-kovalishyn