Uncovering Isaiah’s Vision: Outsiders, Kingdom, and God as King with Andy Abernethy

Exploring the Language of Scripture

In this episode, Daniel Mikkelsen speaks with Andy Abernethy, professor of Old Testament (Wheaton College, Chicago) and expert on Isaiah, to uncover the deep riches of Isaiah’s vision. From the cultural connection of learning biblical languages to Isaiah’s profound message of God’s kingdom and His unexpected inclusion of outsiders, this episode offers insights that deepen your understanding of Scripture.

Join us as we explore:

• How learning Hebrew connects us to the culture of the Bible.
• The unique way Isaiah presents God as King.
• The unexpected inclusion of outsiders in Isaiah’s vision.
• Practical takeaways for engaging with Scripture today.

Whether you’re passionate about theology, biblical languages, or seeking inspiration for your faith, this episode is packed with insights for you.
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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
01:44 - Introducing Today’s Guest - Andy Abernethy
04:14 - Getting into the Study of Biblical Languages
09:05 - Learning a Language is a Skill
12:44 - The Cultural Connection Given by Learning Biblical Languages
16:16 - Uncovering Nuances: Insights from Word Studies
23:48 - The Benefit of Going Beyond Word Studies
27:30 - Why Study the Old Testament Prophets?
31:14 - The Prophets Are Like an Iron Brush for the Church
37:02 - Gems from Isaiah: God as King
41:28 - Isaiah: The Holy and Saving King
45:31 - The Unexpected Inclusion of Outsiders
52:59 - Each Prophet’s Unique Contribution
56:12 - Inviting God to Reveal Himself

Music Credits:
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Podcast Keywords:
biblical languages, New Testament, Old Testament, Christ, bible study, Relationship with God, learn biblical languages, Biblical Theology, Christianity, Covenants, New covenant, old covenant, language acquisition, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew.

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Introducing Today’s Guest - Andy Abernethy (00:01:44)

3. Getting into the Study of Biblical Languages (00:04:14)

4. Learning a Language is a Skill (00:09:05)

5. The Cultural Connection Given by Learning Biblical Languages (00:12:44)

6. Uncovering Nuances: Insights from Word Studies (00:16:16)

7. The Benefit of Going Beyond Word Studies (00:23:48)

8. Why Study the Old Testament Prophets? (00:27:30)

9. The Prophets Are Like an Iron Brush for the Church (00:31:14)

10. Gems from Isaiah: God as King (00:37:02)

11. Isaiah: The Holy and Saving King (00:41:28)

12. The Unexpected Inclusion of Outsiders (00:45:31)

13. Each Prophet’s Unique Contribution (00:52:59)

14. Inviting God to Reveal Himself (00:56:21)