The Brewery Ministries Podcast

Did Jesus really claim to be God in Mark 6 when he stood on the waves during a storm? Some translators depict Jesus as using God's divine name "I AM" to identify himself, while others translated his words as "it is I." As it turns out, both are valid translations. In part 1 we discussed the context of this story and why it supports a depiction of Jesus as God. In part 2, we'll explain why Bible translators may have opted for the translation "it is I" instead of "I AM," and discuss questions surrounding the translation of Jesus' words from Aramaic to Greek. Did Mark pull a fast one on readers and change the story? Some say yes, but let's put this question under investigation! Sources: Word Biblical Commentary 34a by Robert Guelich. Recommended Bible Study resources: Click here to check out our affiliate links page below where we recommend excellent Bible study resources, commentaries, movies and more.

This episode discusses questions about Jesus' use of God's name "I AM" to identify himself in Mark 6:45-54. A commonly-held belief is that only John, the author of the last gospel reported Jesus believing himself to be God, but here in Mark there are several statements of Jesus' divinity that are sometimes difficult to find. We'll help uncover them here and discuss common questions we receive. Resources: Michael Heiser's article on Jesus' most convincing I AM statements: https://drmsh.com/the-i-am-statements-of-jesus-a-slightly-different-approach/ Research Paper: A ghost on the water? Understanding an absurdity in Mark 6:45-52: https://www.jstor.org/stable/25610124 Research Paper: Oxford Scholarship article by Timothy Michael Law noting the Greek translation of the Old Testament (Septuagint) as the primary version of the Old Testament used by the New Testament writers: https://academic.oup.com/book/6258/chapter-abstract/149903383?redirectedFrom=fulltext

This episode builds on the concept of the Angel of the Lord introduced in the previous episode; the idea that Jesus actually appeared in the Old Testament. We'll focus on where Jesus showed up in the book of Exodus and how it impacts the story where God's followers escaped from slavery in Egypt and became the nation of Israel. Plus, we'll explore what this story has to do with us! This episode features live audio from Nathan's presentation at Asbury Church on July 2, 2023. Related scriptures: Exodus 23:20-21 Jude 4-5 (ESV) Matthew 16:24-25

Did you know there's a strong case that Jesus actually led the Exodus and the conquest of Canaan himself? Scripture might actually back that up! There was an old forgotten Jewish view called the Two Powers in Heaven that described God appearing in the form of a man or angel in the Old Testament. It's a view that can be found throughout the Old Testament in many book, particularly in the first five books of the Bible. On this podcast we'll discuss this views as well as some counter opinions by John H. Walton. We hope this will give you a good understanding of both views and help you decide which view you think makes the most sense. Your decision on this issue could actually help connect the Old Testament to the New Testament and reconcile many tough questions about the Bible. The Exodus 23 YouTube video played on this podcast can be found here: https://youtu.be/85yY3PmmRcA Other resources: Dr. Michael S. Heiser's website can be found at drmsh.com. More resources on the Two Powers In Heaven: https://drmsh.com/the-naked-bible/two-powers-in-heaven/ Heiser's presentation on the Two Powers in Heaven: https://drmsh.com/the-two-powers-in-heaven/

Did the Gospel of Mark present Jesus as merely human or as God? Mark 1:1 presents Jesus as the Son of God, but some say that title means he was simply a believer in God. Others say it means he was the literal son of God Himself. So which did Mark mean? It's easy to miss what Mark was trying to say because Mark didn't write his gospel using modern language and phrases. Because of this, we have to work quite a bit harder to understand what Mark was really trying to say. We'll look at some historical and cultural context that will help us unlock the original meaning of Mark 1:1. There's more packed into this single Bible verse than most realize! Mark 1:1 (ESV): The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Want to study the Bible with your friends? Visit breweryministries.org and download our free discussion guides that can help you uncover the context and background of the Bible. #biblestudy #biblestudywithme #howtoreadthebible #jesus #bible #christianity #god

Do miracles still happen today? What are the common Christian teachings regarding modern miracles? The supernatural is sometimes a difficult and mysterious subject in the Bible. In this interview, we talk to hypnotist Evan Reida about miracles in the Bible and whether or not they still happen today. We'll also discuss how ancient people may have viewed the ability to perform miracles, healings and explore if God still performs miracles through His followers. This is an open discussion where we share our opinions, so watch as we wrestle through different theories and try to learn about different perspectives on the subject of miracles in the Bible. So what do you think about miracles today? Leave a comment below and share your opinion. Visit Evan's YouTube channel,  @reidatransformations  breweryministries.org

This video will discuss whether or not there are any errors or mistakes in the Bible and what the phrase "inspired Word of God" actually means. We will look at both sides of the argument, discussing the different interpretations of the word "inspired" and the nature of the errors in the manuscripts. We hope this discussion helps you decide where you land on the spectrum and make an informed decision! #inspiredbygod #theology #theologypodcast #churchplant #churchplanter #churchplanting #Bibleerrors #biblecontradictions #faith #god # jesuschrist #breweryministries

Sin is a subject that's not often approached well. When we hear the word, we might immediately think of judgment from others and perceive God to be angry at us.  Maybe there's a more balanced way to understand it?  In this roundtable discussion, we attempt to discover a more accurate, balanced interpretation of sin.  What does the word "sin" mean?  Has its definition and meaning changed over time?  We also discuss how demons and evil spirits theoretically might influence humans, how ancient Jews viewed sin in regards to spiritual influence, temptation, a practical understanding of sin and more.     This interview is also available on the Brewery Ministries YouTube channel @breweryministries. #demons #spiritualwarfare #theology #faith #spirituality #eden #sin #understandingsin #roundtable #faitthdiscussion https://breweryministries.org

Ever wondered why young people are hesitant to get involved with the organized church?  What problems are they experiencing and what do they hope to see change in the future?  This podcast episode aims to share their feedback so we can work together towards solutions.  This discussion unpacks where the modern church may have deviated from the early church, why young people may be hesitant about organized religion and other differences between the original 1st Century Church and modern Christianity.  We hope this podcast will help get the feedback and perspective of young people out there and help others begin to work towards solutions.  Thanks to special guest Tyler Habig for sharing his perspective in this episode! https://brewerychurch.org #modernchurchproblems #christianity #church #faith

Did God create evil?  Why would He allow evil to exist in our world?  Nathan and Daniel discuss this, the serpent figure in the Garden of Eden and what it all means.  What type of being was the serpent and why was he in the Garden of Eden?  Nathan also shares a few thoughts on free will and how our view of free will is actually critical when it comes to dealing with doubts about evil and God.  He also briefly discusses whether or not predestination is actually a part of the story of the Bible.  All this and more in this episode! For free discussion questions that you can use to talk faith, form a small group or study with your friends, visit breweryministries.org #didgodcreateevil #God #spirituality #freewill #GardenofEden #Eden #Genesis3 #thefall #apologetics #doubt