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As we wind down at the end of yet another year of Bible Streams, join our producer, Tim, as he sits down with Jo, Alex, and Chris to wrap up 2023 (with a little bit of fun along the way) and to look ahead to 2024. Fans of Star Wars may also find some fulfilling content along the way... As is now a yearly tradition with Riverlife Podcasts, there will also be bloopers and outtakes. Here's to another awesome year ahead! Resources/Links mentioned in this episode: Going DeeperBible StreamsFacebookInstagramXBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to Bible Streams on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

As we wrap our mammoth series on Genesis, we welcome our producer, Tim Whittle, to the front of the microphone to ask your listener questions to Alex, Chris & Jo. Listen in as we wrestle with some pretty deep and probing questions and how the themes of Genesis and its message to us today still shine through as we wrestle with how we read this ancient text. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams: Genesis (NIVAC) - by John WaltonGenesis (NICOT) - by Victor P. HamiltonGenesis (Tyndale) - by Andrew E. SteinmanGenesis: A Commentary - by Bruce K. WaltkeGenesis 16-50, Volume 2 - by Gordon J. WenhamBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to Bible Streams on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

As we reach the end of Joseph's story, and the end of Genesis, the authors start to lift their audience's eyes to the ongoing work of the covenant in the family of Abraham as it grows and responds to God. Jacob, in his dying days, blesses his sons, and begins the next stage of the redemptive story, as the nation of Israel is foreshadowed and prophesied. Join Alex, Chris & Jo as they begin to wrap up the threads of Genesis and our journey through it. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams: Genesis (NIVAC) - by John WaltonGenesis (NICOT) - by Victor P. HamiltonGenesis (Tyndale) - by Andrew E. SteinmanGenesis: A Commentary - by Bruce K. WaltkeGenesis 16-50, Volume 2 - by Gordon J. WenhamBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to Bible Streams on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

J-J-J-Joseph! The Dreamer and his dreamcoat: a pop-culture construct or a biblical reality? Alex and Jo explore Joseph, his story, the weird inclusions that seem off-topic, and the realisation that Joseph continues the story of God delivering on His promises to provide descendants, place and blessing... But how can that be when Joseph finds himself ensconced in the leadership of Egypt, the ancient enemy and world superpower of antiquity? Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams: Genesis (NIVAC) - by John WaltonGenesis (NICOT) - by Victor P. HamiltonGenesis (Tyndale) - by Andrew E. SteinmanGenesis: A Commentary - by Bruce K. WaltkeGenesis 16-50, Volume 2 - by Gordon J. WenhamBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to Bible Streams on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

In this special bonus episode, Jo and Chris are joined by Riverlife's own Ada Richards, and Rev Dr Peter Francis (Principal, Malyon Theological College) to find out why pursuing biblical and theological study makes a difference. Ahead of Malyon's upcoming Open Afternoon/Night, we ask them about their own academic journeys, what bible college has to offer, and how a deeper understanding of God's word underpins their life, mission, and ministry. Malyon Theological College is a ministry of Queensland Baptists and an affiliate college of the Australian College of Theology. You are warmly invited to Malyon's Open Afternoon & Night on Tuesday the 17th of October 2023, 53 Prospect Road, Gaythorne. Afternoon Session 1:00pm - 2:30pm Night Session 6:30pm - 8:00pm For more information or to register, visit: https://www.malyon.edu.au/

Time to face the music. Jacob the schemer now endures trials of his own as he struggles with exile, family strife, and the call to return to the land God promised his family. Join Jo and Chris as we watch the covenant God of Abraham and Isaac slowly, but surely leave his mark on Jacob too. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams: Genesis (NIVAC) - by John WaltonThe Lost World of Adam and Eve - by John WaltonThe Lost World of the Flood - by John Walton and Tremper Longman IIIGenesis (NICOT) - by Victor P. HamiltonGenesis (Tyndale) - by Andrew E. SteinmanGenesis: A Commentary - by Bruce K. WaltkeGenesis 16-50, Volume 2 - by Gordon J. WenhamBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to Bible Streams on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

The story of the covenant people of God continues with Isaac and Jacob. Marriage type-scenes, sneaky tricks and misplaced blessings mark this section of Genesis, making it one of the most unpredictable parts of the story so far! Jo, Chris and Alex unpack this dense and engaging section as we continue to see God's promises and his purposes bear fruit. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams: Genesis (NIVAC) - by John WaltonThe Lost World of Adam and Eve - by John WaltonThe Lost World of the Flood - by John Walton and Tremper Longman IIIGenesis (NICOT) - by Victor P. HamiltonGenesis (Tyndale) - by Andrew E. SteinmanGenesis: A Commentary - by Bruce K. WaltkeBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to Bible Streams on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

Abraham's call is the first test of his covenant obedience, but it's certainly not his last! What should we do in our modern time with the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah? How do we reconcile the treatment of Hagar the concubine and her son, Ishmael? And what about the binding of Isaac, with the near sacrifice of the promised child? Chris, Alex & Jo tackle these tough scenes of Genesis as we continue to explore the life of Abraham. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams: Genesis (NIVAC) - by John WaltonThe Lost World of Adam and Eve - by John WaltonThe Lost World of the Flood - by John Walton and Tremper Longman IIIGenesis (NICOT) - by Victor P. HamiltonGenesis (Tyndale) - by Andrew E. SteinmanGenesis: A Commentary - by Bruce K. WaltkeBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to Bible Streams on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

Abraham: the Father of nations, the figurehead at the source of three world religions... Alex and Chris start to unpack the life and call of Abraham, the obstacles that seemed to stand in the way of the plans of God for blessing the world, and the way God's call and promises seem to grow and evolve throughout the story of Israel. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams: Genesis (NIVAC) - by John WaltonThe Lost World of Adam and Eve - by John WaltonThe Lost World of the Flood - by John Walton and Tremper Longman IIIGenesis (NICOT) - by Victor P. HamiltonGenesis (Tyndale) - by Andrew E. SteinmanGenesis: A Commentary - by Bruce K. WaltkeBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to Bible Streams on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

Genesis can be really confusing - why does God do what He does? Why make the rainbow a sign? Why confuse everyone's language at Babel? Doesn't this fly in the face of things that we know and have learned about God's character? And why did God pick Abraham? Chris and Jo tackle the last chapter of the 'pre-history' in Genesis. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams: Genesis (NIVAC) - by John WaltonThe Lost World of Adam and Eve - by John WaltonThe Lost World of the Flood - by John Walton and Tremper Longman IIIGenesis (NICOT) - by Victor P. HamiltonGenesis (Tyndale) - by Andrew E. SteinmanGenesis: A Commentary - by Bruce K. WaltkeBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to Bible Streams on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

Genesis - the Book of Beginnings - has a couple of near-endings as well, with the Flood narrative being one of those! Alex, Chris and Jo tackle one of the biggest sections in the prehistory section of Genesis, and work through the different perspectives and positions on the key parts. What do you think? Which one do you think fits the text? And what do we do with that, then? Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams: Genesis (NIVAC) - by John WaltonThe Lost World of Adam and Eve - by John WaltonThe Lost World of the Flood - by John Walton and Tremper Longman IIIGenesis (NICOT) - by Victor P. HamiltonGenesis (Tyndale) - by Andrew E. SteinmanGenesis: A Commentary - by Bruce K. WaltkeBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to Bible Streams on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

It starts getting intense in Genesis 3 & 4 - sin enters the picture... And brings with it all sorts of complications. What are they? And what impact do they have on us today? Are Adam & Eve even the parents of all humanity? Even the answer to that question raises myriad other questions! Join Jo, Alex & Chris as they unpack this momentous section of scripture in a mammoth-sized episode! Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams: Genesis (NIVAC) - by John WaltonThe Lost World of Genesis One - by John WaltonThe Lost World of Adam and Eve - by John WaltonGenesis (NICOT) - by Victor P. HamiltonGenesis (Tyndale) - by Andrew E. SteinmanThe Composition of the Pentateuch: Renewing the Documentary Hypothesis - By Joel S. BadenThe Documentary Hypothesis and the Composition of the Pentateuch - by Umberto CassutoGenesis: A Commentary - by Bruce K. WaltkeBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to Bible Streams on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

In the beginning... The words are embedded in our culture, but in the beginning of what? And with who? And what is the purpose? Join Chris and Jo as they dive deep into the first two chapters of Genesis, examining some of the big ideas and overarching themes of these most significant passages. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams: Genesis (NIVAC) - by John WaltonThe Lost World of Genesis One - by John WaltonThe Lost World of Adam and Eve - by John WaltonGenesis (NICOT) - by Victor P. HamiltonGenesis (Tyndale) - by Andrew E. SteinmanThe Composition of the Pentateuch: Renewing the Documentary Hypothesis - By Joel S. BadenThe Documentary Hypothesis and the Composition of the Pentateuch - by Umberto CassutoGenesis: A Commentary - by Bruce K. WaltkeBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to Bible Streams on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

Were Adam and Eve the first people? What is the purpose of the Garden of Eden? What is true about Genesis, and what is real? How literal should we be about what we read? Dr John Walton has spent his entire academic career looking at these issues and many more. Alex, Chris and Jo talk to John about the Ancient Near Eastern understanding of the origins of the universe, humanity, and how best we should read these ancient texts in our modern world. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams: Genesis (NIVAC) - by John WaltonThe Lost World of Genesis One - by John WaltonThe Lost World of Adam and Eve - by John WaltonGenesis (NICOT) - by Victor P. HamiltonGenesis (Tyndale) - by Andrew E. SteinmanThe Composition of the Pentateuch: Renewing the Documentary Hypothesis - By Joel S. BadenThe Documentary Hypothesis and the Composition of the Pentateuch - by Umberto CassutoGenesis: A Commentary - by Bruce K. WaltkeBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to Bible Streams on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

Genesis... The Book of Beginnings, where it all starts... And how a story starts sets the rest of it in context. So how does Genesis set a context for everything that comes after it? Setting first things first might just help us understand the whole rest of the Bible! Join Jo, Alex and Chris as we work our way through this foundational book over the next few weeks: discovering new things, having our assumptions challenged, and leaving once again in awe of God's power, love, and design for His creation. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams: Genesis (NIVAC) - by John WaltonThe Lost World of Adam and Eve - by John WaltonGenesis (NICOT) - by Victor P. HamiltonGenesis (Tyndale) - by Andrew E. SteinmanThe Composition of the Pentateuch: Renewing the Documentary Hypothesis - By Joel S. BadenThe Documentary Hypothesis and the Composition of the Pentateuch - by Umberto CassutoGenesis: A Commentary - by Bruce K. Waltke Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to Bible Streams on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

As we wind down at the end of yet another year of Bible Streams, join our producer, Tim, as he sits down with Jo, Alex, and Chris to talk about all the highlights from 2022 (with a little bit of fun along the way) and to look ahead to 2023. As is now a yearly tradition with Riverlife Podcasts, there will also be bloopers and outtakes. Here's to another awesome year ahead! Resources/Links mentioned in this episode: Going DeeperBible StreamsFacebookInstagramTwitterSpotifyApple MusicBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify.

We conclude our intermittent series featuring conversations with our Bible Streams hosts about their fields of research and the dissertations they have written on the subjects. Last up is Jo Leutton (MDiv. Malyon Theological College), with his project: “‘Come, Holy Spirit’: Lonnie Frisbee’s Prayer and the Origins of the Vineyard Movement.” Church history doesn't always feature in our conversations, but it forms so much of what we understand of how to apply the Bible to our lives! Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams: Jo Leutton - ‘Come, Holy Spirit’: Lonnie Frisbee’s Prayer and the Origins of the Vineyard Movement.Lonnie Frisbee - Mother's Day service audio (full sermon)John Wimber's reflections on Lonnie's sermonBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify

John's letters have been a source of encouragement and challenge to the church since the formation of the New Testament. But when we think of John's writings, we often overlook the very short 2 and 3 John. In our series, we'll take a closer look at these three letters, and explore the connection between the Johannine Epistles, the Gospel of John and the Revelation of John. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams: Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify

2 John - short and punchy - still reserves clear teaching and clear instruction in how we stay strong in our love and clear in our theology. Jesus is Lord. He came in the flesh, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Don't even let them in your house! Or should you? John's letters have been a source of encouragement and challenge to the church since the formation of the New Testament. But when we think of John's writings, we often overlook the very short 2 and 3 John. In our series, we'll take a closer look at these three letters, and explore the connection between the Johannine Epistles, the Gospel of John and the Revelation of John. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams: Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify

The integrated and 'braided' nature of John's writing and thoughts are both encouraging, pastoral, and sometimes hard to follow. As Alex, Chris and Jo finish their look at 1 John, they help pace through the key understandings that John is trying to communicate. John's letters have been a source of encouragement and challenge to the church since the formation of the New Testament. But when we think of John's writings, we often overlook the very short 2 and 3 John. In our series, we'll take a closer look at these three letters, and explore the connection between the Johannine Epistles, the Gospel of John and the Revelation of John. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode, or as references or helpful for Bible Streams: Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Android and Spotify