Podcast features Luther Seminary professors Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Sarah Henrich. How to choose? Almost every script passage repays study by unfolding into a Word that matters deeply, often surprisingly. Over the years, passages to which I’ve been asked to turn my attention rather  read more...

Podcast features Luther Seminary professors Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Sarah Henrich. How to choose? Almost every script passage repays study by unfolding into a Word that matters deeply, often surprisingly. Over the years, passages to which I’ve been asked to turn my attention rather <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=3702" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

(One of) My Favorite Bible Passage(s) - Exodus 24-40

Diane Jacobson

Wonder

My favorite Bible passage for today is Psalm 121. 1 I lift up my eyes to the hills-- from where will my help come?2 My help is from the LORD, maker of heaven and earth.3 He will not let your foot be moved; your keeper will not slumber.4 In deed, he will neither slumber nor sleep, the keeper of Israel.  read more...

My favorite Bible passage for today is <a href="/resourcelink.aspx?rid=295" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Psalm 121</a>. 1 I lift up my eyes to the hills-- from where will my help come? 2 My help is from the LORD, maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot be moved; your keeper will not slumber. 4 In deed, he will neither slumber nor sleep, the keeper of Israel. <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=3701" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

Wonder and Inquiry - Diane Jacobson on Psalm 121

Fred Gaiser

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Fred Gaiser. Article written by Fred Gaiser.  When asked about my favorite Bible passage, my first response is that I don’t have one, and then, if I am feeling curmudgeonly, I add -- under my breath -- “and neither should you.”  read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Fred Gaiser. Article written by Fred Gaiser. When asked about my favorite Bible passage, my first response is that I don’t have one, and then, if I am feeling curmudgeonly, I add -- under my breath -- “and neither should you.” <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=3700" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

No Favorite, but Plenty of 'Aha' Moments - Fred Gaiser

Kathryn Schifferdecker

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Kathryn Schifferdecker.Article written by Kathryn Schifferdecker.  Like most believers, I love many different Bible passages, and different ones have been significant for me at different periods in my life. Lately, though, I’ve been particularly  read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Article written by Kathryn Schifferdecker. Like most believers, I love many different Bible passages, and different ones have been significant for me at different periods in my life. Lately, though, I’ve been particularly <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=3659" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

Psalm 23: God Is with Us – Kathryn Schifferdecker

Eric Barreto

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Kathryn Schifferdecker.Article written by Eric Barreto. Have you ever found yourself at a strange point in life and wondered how you got there? Have you looked back at the coincidences and happenstance that brought you together with others in a  read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Article written by Eric Barreto. Have you ever found yourself at a strange point in life and wondered how you got there? Have you looked back at the coincidences and happenstance that brought you together with others in a <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=3658" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

Finding God in the Middle of Nowhere: Acts 8:26-40 - Eric Barreto

Cameron Howard

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Kathryn Schifferdecker.Article written by Cameron Howard. When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their vestments were stationed to praise the LORD with trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with   read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Article written by Cameron Howard. When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their vestments were stationed to praise the LORD with trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=3654" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

My Favorite Bible Passage – Cameron Howard on Ezra 3

Matt Skinner

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Matt Skinner.Article written by Matt Skinner. I’m drawn to biblical passages that make me see differently. My capacity to imagine what’s possible for the world is limited, and my ability to perceive the true nature of things is sometimes  read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Matt Skinner. Article written by Matt Skinner. I’m drawn to biblical passages that make me see differently. My capacity to imagine what’s possible for the world is limited, and my ability to perceive the true nature of things is sometimes <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=3626" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

My Favorite Bible Passage – Matt Skinner

Amy E. Marga

Podcast featuring Luther Seminary professors Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Amy Marga.  Article by Amy Marga. The Bible offers a picture of God who mothers through the work of birthing, preserving, and nurturing God’s children. But such imagery is not without some tension. God’s mothering  read more...

Podcast featuring Luther Seminary professors Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Amy Marga. Article by Amy Marga. The Bible offers a picture of God who mothers through the work of birthing, preserving, and nurturing God’s children. But such imagery is not without some tension. God’s mothering <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=3607" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

What Motherly Images for God Are in the Bible? - Amy E. Marga

Rolf Jacobson

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Rolf Jacobson. Article by Rolf Jacobson.  You have turned my mourning into dancing!   You stripped off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. -Psalm 30:11 One of my favorite teachers, Professor James Armstrong of Princeton Theological  read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Rolf Jacobson. Article by Rolf Jacobson. You have turned my mourning into dancing!    You stripped off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. -Psalm 30:11 One of my favorite teachers, Professor James Armstrong of Princeton Theological <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=3576" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

My Favorite Bible Passage - Rolf Jacobson

Podcast discussion with Mark Throntveit, Eric Barreto, and Cameron Howard. Article by Mark Throntveit.  Let’s get one thing straight. There is no best way to read the Bible. Any way you are reading the Bible is good. It’s better to be reading the Bible once a week, standing on one foot, and  read more...

Podcast discussion with Mark Throntveit, Eric Barreto, and Cameron Howard. Article by Mark Throntveit. Let’s get one thing straight. There is no best way to read the Bible. Any way you are reading the Bible is good. It’s better to be reading the Bible once a week, standing on one foot, and <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=3546" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

The Best Way to Read the Bible? – Mark Throntveit

EntertheBible.org's "Bible Q&amp;A" is a monthly discussion about everything you wanted to know about the Bible but were afraid to ask. The conversations, hosted by Luther Seminary faculty, are fresh and informative -- and may be just what you need to engage the Bible in a new way.

<a href="http://EntertheBible.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EntertheBible.org</a>'s "Bible Q&amp;A" is a monthly discussion about everything you wanted to know about the Bible but were afraid to ask. The conversations, hosted by Luther Seminary faculty, are fresh and informative -- and may be just what you need to engage the Bible in a new way.

Luther Seminary's Bible Q & A

Karoline Lewis

Well, it depends on whose Bible you are talking about. If you are a mainline Protestant, that is, not Roman Catholic, your Bible is made up of two parts, the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament is organized into four parts: the Pentateuch, the Historical Books, the Writings, and the  read more...

Well, it depends on whose Bible you are talking about. If you are a mainline Protestant, that is, not Roman Catholic, your Bible is made up of two parts, the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament is organized into four parts: the Pentateuch, the Historical Books, the Writings, and the <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=534" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

How is the Bible Organized? - Karoline Lewis

4First, a Little Exercise 5Think of a favorite Bible verse (for example, my theme verse is Psalm 94:8: Understand, O dullest of the people). 6Add the numbers together (example: 94+8=102). 7Multiply them by two, for the two testaments in the Bible (102x2 =204). 8Substract 66 for the number of books in  read more...

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40268210@N07/5302980667/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>4First, a Little Exercise 5Think of a favorite Bible verse (for example, my theme verse is Psalm 94:8: Understand, O dullest of the people). 6Add the numbers together (example: 94+8=102). 7Multiply them by two, for the two testaments in the Bible (102x2 =204). 8Substract 66 for the number of books in <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=533" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

Bible Reading Tip: Why are there chapter and verse numbers?

M. Granquist

Podcast discussion features Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Mark Granquist. Article written by Mark Granquist. When I was in college I knew guys who spent their summers going door-to-door in the South, selling Bibles and other related books. They told me that by far and away their best seller (and biggest  read more...

Podcast discussion features Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Mark Granquist. Article written by Mark Granquist. When I was in college I knew guys who spent their summers going door-to-door in the South, selling Bibles and other related books. They told me that by far and away their best seller (and biggest <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=3480" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

Icon to iPad: Bible in American Life – M. Granquist

Amy Marga

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Amy Marga. Article written by Amy Marga. The Bible has quite a bit to say about sex. It depicts the benefits of human sexuality as well as its use as a tool of power that protects male honor. However, the only template for human sexuality in the  read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Amy Marga. Article written by Amy Marga. <a href="/resourcelink.aspx?rid=1067" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>The Bible has quite a bit to say about sex. It depicts the benefits of human sexuality as well as its use as a tool of power that protects male honor. However, the only template for human sexuality in the <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=3295" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

The Bible on Sexuality and Marriage - Amy Marga

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Matt Skinner. Article written by Matt Skinner. Can we experience unified communities and faithful living when people disagree? If Christians take differing positions on ethical issues or can’t agree about a particular course of action, have  read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Matt Skinner. Article written by Matt Skinner. <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/pelegrino/6408902389/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Can we experience unified communities and faithful living when people disagree? If Christians take differing positions on ethical issues or can’t agree about a particular course of action, have <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=3294" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

How Faithful Christians Come to Different Conclusions - Matt Skinner

Michael Chan

Podcast discussion featuring Eric Barreto, Michael Chan, Terri Martinson Elton, and Cameron Howard. Article written by Michael Chan.1 One day after class, a colleague asked about the day’s lecture topic. “Esther,” I replied. Smiling, she announced that Esther was her preschool daughter’s  read more...

Podcast discussion featuring Eric Barreto, Michael Chan, Terri Martinson Elton, and Cameron Howard. Article written by Michael Chan.1 One day after class, a colleague asked about the day’s lecture topic. “<a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/oldtestament.aspx?rid=37" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Esther</a>,” I replied. Smiling, she announced that Esther was her preschool daughter’s <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=3233" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

How to Talk with Young People about ‘Adult Content’ in the Bible - Michael Chan

Nancy Lee

Paul Gauche

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, Nancy Lee Gauche and Terri Elton. Article written by Nancy Lee and Paul Gauche. “Once upon a time…” These four words have been igniting imaginations since the beginning of time. As long as there has been a story to tell, the fire  read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, Nancy Lee Gauche and Terri Elton. Article written by Nancy Lee and Paul Gauche. “Once upon a time…” These four words have been igniting imaginations since the beginning of time. As long as there has been a story to tell, the fire <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=3227" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

Once Upon a Time: Kids and Story - Nancy Lee and Paul Gauche

Tim Coltvet

As a pastor serving in the field of children, youth and family ministry who has sought to partner with parents in the faith formation of their child(ren), I am often saddened to hear parents who feel overwhelmed, inept, and quite frankly guilty about their role in passing on the God story to the next  read more...

As a pastor serving in the field of children, youth and family ministry who has sought to partner with parents in the faith formation of their child(ren), I am often saddened to hear parents who feel overwhelmed, inept, and quite frankly guilty about their role in passing on the God story to the next <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=3189" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

How Do Parents Share Faith with Kids? - Tim Coltvet

Terri Martinson Elton

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Terri Martinson Elton. Article written by Terri Martinson Elton. As a kid my grandparents repeatedly told (and retold) the story of our heritage, of our Scandinavian ancestors and their roots. Over the years grandma and grandpa made the stories  read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Terri Martinson Elton. Article written by Terri Martinson Elton. As a kid my grandparents repeatedly told (and retold) the story of our heritage, of our Scandinavian ancestors and their roots. Over the years grandma and grandpa made the stories <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=3134" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

Kids and the Bible: Drawing Children into the Christian Story - Terri Martinson Elton

David Lose

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and David Lose.Article written by David Lose. What does the Bible say about the cross? Quite a bit, actually. But it doesn’t all agree. And while that may trouble those looking for absolute consistency among the four gospels, it also sheds  read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and David Lose. Article written by David Lose. <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/resourcelink.aspx?rid=1023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>What does the Bible say about the cross? Quite a bit, actually. But it doesn’t all agree. And while that may trouble those looking for absolute consistency among the four gospels, it also sheds <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=3051" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

What Does the Bible Say about the Cross? - David Lose

Podcast featuring Cameron Howard, assistant professor of Old Testament, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. This is the first of two podcasts on the Old Testament created in collaboration with Wayne Presbyterian Church, Wayne, Penn., for its "Confirmation for the Rest of Us" program. In this podcast, Dr.  read more...

Podcast featuring Cameron Howard, assistant professor of Old Testament, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. This is the first of two podcasts on the Old Testament created in collaboration with <a href="http://www.waynepres.org/academy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wayne Presbyterian Church</a>, Wayne, Penn., for its "<a href="http://www.waynepres.org/confirmation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Confirmation for the Rest of Us</a>" program. In this podcast, Dr. <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=2735" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

What Is the Old Testament, and How Do We Read It? - Cameron Howard

Terence Fretheim

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Terence Fretheim. Article written by Terence Fretheim. A regular rhythm of natural disasters has occurred in recent years, from floods in the Midwest, to fires in California and Colorado, to hurricanes Katrina and Sandy, to earthquakes in China  read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard and Terence Fretheim. Article written by Terence Fretheim. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41464593@N02/4971832860/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>A regular rhythm of natural disasters has occurred in recent years, from floods in the Midwest, to fires in California and Colorado, to hurricanes Katrina and Sandy, to earthquakes in China <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=2720" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

Bible, God, and Natural Disasters - Terence Fretheim

James Boyce

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and James Boyce. Article written by James Boyce. Where did the Bible come from? For most Christians questions about the origins of the Bible are not just a matter of idle curiosity. Virtually all of us hold these writings we call the Scriptures as  read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and James Boyce. Article written by James Boyce. Where did the Bible come from? For most Christians questions about the origins of the Bible are not just a matter of idle curiosity. Virtually all of us hold these writings we call the Scriptures as <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=2630" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

Where Did the Bible Come From? - James Boyce

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Matt Skinner. Article written by Eric Barreto.  Wouldn’t life be easier if we were all the same? If we all spoke the same language, wouldn’t we avoid so many of the conflicts and rifts that destroy our relationships? If we all shared  read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Matt Skinner. Article written by Eric Barreto. <a href="/resourcelink.aspx?rid=1063" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Wouldn’t life be easier if we were all the same? If we all spoke the same language, wouldn’t we avoid so many of the conflicts and rifts that destroy our relationships? If we all shared <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=2547" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

What Happened at Pentecost? - Eric D. Barreto

Gracia Grindal

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Gracia Grindal. Article written by Gracia Grindal.  What is heaven like? While I believe firmly in heaven, and I use the images of Revelation frequently in my hymns, what heaven will actually be like is beyond my imagination. If it has strained  read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Cameron Howard, and Gracia Grindal. Article written by Gracia Grindal. What is heaven like? While I believe firmly in heaven, and I use the images of Revelation frequently in my hymns, what heaven will actually be like is beyond my imagination. If it has strained <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=1451" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

What is heaven like? - Gracia Grindal

Craig Koester

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester.  Article written by Craig Koester.  People often wonder what to make of the book of Revelation. Some find its bizarre images of seven-headed monsters and fire falling from the sky confusing at best and terrifying at  read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Craig Koester. Article written by Craig Koester.  People often wonder what to make of the book of Revelation. Some find its bizarre images of seven-headed monsters and fire falling from the sky confusing at best and terrifying at <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=1373" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

How Do I Read the Book of Revelation? - Craig Koester

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Diane Jacobson. Article written by Diane Jacobson. Does Sabbath still matter? Many folks would say no. Keeping the Sabbath seems kind of lightweight compared to killing, idolatry, adultery, and theft. Many think that keeping the Sabbath  read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Diane Jacobson. Article written by <a href="#author" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diane Jacobson</a>. <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/gwalter/3640353002/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Does Sabbath still matter? Many folks would say no. Keeping the Sabbath seems kind of lightweight compared to killing, idolatry, adultery, and theft. Many think that keeping the Sabbath <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=1314" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

Does Sabbath Still Matter? - Diane Jacobson

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Lois Malcolm.Article written by Eric D. Barreto. Jesus' first words in the Gospel of Mark do not appear until the 15th verse of the first chapter, and what he says is a definitive statement of what his mission is all about. At the same  read more...

Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Lois Malcolm. Article written by <a href="#author" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric D. Barreto</a>.<a href="/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=1238#author" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Jesus' first words in the Gospel of Mark do not appear until the 15th verse of the first chapter, and what he says is a definitive statement of what his mission is all about. At the same <a href="http://www.enterthebible.org/blog.aspx?m=3783&amp;post=1274" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more...</a>

Where is the Kingdom of God? - Eric D. Barreto

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