Rethinking Scripture

Rethinking what we thought we already knew about the Bible. Gregory D. Hall (DMin) examines familiar scriptures from a thematic perspective and speaks with respected scholars about new ways the Scriptures can be examined. The Rethinking Scripture Podcast will allow you to better grasp a biblical understanding of where humanity has been, who we are, and what lies ahead.

Why Rest Isn't Working - Week 1, Session 1

Have you ever wondered why rest is so elusive? Is a weekly sabbath God's only answer to working so hard? Let's start to look at why rest... isn't working. Visit RethinkingRest.com for printable lessons, video teaching, blog posts, and additional resources regarding rest. https://rethinkingrest.com/rethinking-rest-resources/

07-28
06:56

There Remains a Sabbath Rest - Week 1, Session 2

When the book of Hebrews says, "there remains a sabbath rest"... what exactly does it mean? Visit RethinkingRest.com for printable lessons, video teaching, blog posts, and additional resources regarding rest. https://rethinkingrest.com/rethinking-rest-resources/

07-28
09:19

God Rested on the Seventh Day - Week 1, Session 3

What does it mean that an all-powerful God rested? Did He really take a day off? Visit RethinkingRest.com for printable lessons, video teaching, blog posts, and additional resources regarding rest. https://rethinkingrest.com/rethinking-rest-resources

07-28
17:38

What Did God Do on Day 8? - Week 2, Session 1

If God rested on the seventh day... have you ever wondered what he did the next day? Visit RethinkingRest.com for printable lessons, video teaching, blog posts, and additional resources regarding rest. https://rethinkingrest.com/rethinking-rest-resources/

07-28
07:40

This Isn't the Way It's Supposed to Be - Week 2, Session 2

What does God's offer of rest have to do with the world as we know it? Visit RethinkingRest.com for printable lessons, video teaching, blog posts, and additional resources regarding rest. https://rethinkingrest.com/rethinking-rest-resources/

07-28
08:31

Reminders of Rest - Week 2, Session 3

God's original creation was at rest and He built reminders of that rest into the biblical story. Visit RethinkingRest.com for printable lessons, video teaching, blog posts, and additional resources regarding rest. https://rethinkingrest.com/rethinking-rest-resources/

07-28
25:56

Where Have We Landed Regarding Rest? - Week 3, Session 1

What have we discovered regarding the concept of biblical rest? Let's review what we've covered. Visit RethinkingRest.com for printable lessons, video teaching, blog posts, and additional resources regarding rest. https://rethinkingrest.com/rethinking-rest-resources/

08-03
09:48

The Shadow World - Week 3, Session 2

What's the connection between the Old Testament "shadows" and their New Testament targets? Could Plato help us understand these biblical references? Visit RethinkingRest.com for printable lessons, video teaching, blog posts, and additional resources regarding rest. https://rethinkingrest.com/rethinking-rest-resources/

08-05
13:27

Jesus is Better - Week 3, Session 3

The whole of the New Testament presents Jesus as the one who is better than everything that came before. Visit RethinkingRest.com for printable lessons, video teaching, blog posts, and additional resources regarding rest. https://rethinkingrest.com/rethinking-rest-resources/

08-07
11:51

What Does It Mean to Fulfill? - Week 4, Session 1

Jesus said he came to "fulfill" the law. What exactly does that mean? Are believers still expected to follow the law? Visit RethinkingRest.com for printable lessons, video teaching, blog posts, and additional resources regarding rest. https://rethinkingrest.com/rethinking-rest-resources/

08-10
13:44

The Priest/King's Ministry of Rest - Week 4, Session 2

How does Jesus' "fulfillment" ministry connect to the Old Testament positions of priest and king? Visit RethinkingRest.com for printable lessons, video teaching, blog posts, and additional resources regarding rest. https://rethinkingrest.com/rethinking-rest-resources/

08-12
13:17

More Than a Reminder - Week 4, Session 3

How is Jesus more than just a reminder of rest? Visit RethinkingRest.com for printable lessons, video teaching, blog posts, and additional resources regarding rest. https://rethinkingrest.com/rethinking-rest-resources/

08-14
17:12

He Takes Away the First - Week 5, Session 1

If Jesus is the fulfillment of biblical rest... what does that mean for the Old Testament shadows? Visit RethinkingRest.com for printable lessons, video teaching, blog posts, and additional resources regarding rest. https://rethinkingrest.com/rethinking-rest-resources/

08-17
18:38

Is It Meribah... or Rebellion? - Week 5, Session 2

When Hebrews talks about "rebellion" is that talking about the place called Meribah? Visit RethinkingRest.com for printable lessons, video teaching, blog posts, and additional resources regarding rest. https://rethinkingrest.com/rethinking-rest-resources/

08-19
13:40

Water From a Rock - Week 5, Session 3

What happened at Meribah? Wasn't that when Moses hit the rock? What's that got to do with biblical rest? Visit RethinkingRest.com for printable lessons, video teaching, blog posts, and additional resources regarding rest. https://rethinkingrest.com/rethinking-rest-resources/

08-21
07:05

Down the Rabbit Hole - Week 6, Session 1

Where does the concept of rest in Hebrews 4 lead us? Back to Psalm 95 for sure... but then where? Visit RethinkingRest.com for printable lessons, video teaching, blog posts, and additional resources regarding rest. https://rethinkingrest.com/rethinking-rest-resources/

08-24
12:50

Who Tested Whom? - Week 6, Session 2

One of the keys to understanding rest is found in the Exodus narrative after the Israelites cross through the Red Sea. It was a time when a whole lot of testing was going on. Visit RethinkingRest.com for printable lessons, video teaching, blog posts, and additional resources regarding rest. https://rethinkingrest.com/rethinking-rest-resources/

08-26
17:36

Meribah... 40 Years Later - Week 6, Session 3

Is there just one "water from a rock" episode in the Old Testament. In fact, there are two! They occurred about 40 years apart from each other and they reveal more insight regarding biblical rest. Visit RethinkingRest.com for printable lessons, video teaching, blog posts, and additional resources regarding rest. https://rethinkingrest.com/rethinking-rest-resources/

08-28
13:12

The "Dimmer Switch" of Faith - Week 7, Session 1

What are the qualities of faith that leads to biblical rest? Visit RethinkingRest.com for printable lessons, video teaching, blog posts, and additional resources regarding rest. https://rethinkingrest.com/rethinking-rest-resources/

08-31
17:35

Jesus Didn't Grumble - Week 7, Session 2

How did Jesus model restful behavior? Visit RethinkingRest.com for printable lessons, video teaching, blog posts, and additional resources regarding rest. https://rethinkingrest.com/rethinking-rest-resources/

09-02
11:29

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