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The Word Revealed at Kenwood
Welcome to the Word Revealed at Kenwood, a podcast about the Bible, its history, its impact on generations, how to read it, and how it came to be. The hope is to put the Bible in context for the modern reader. We discuss the archaeology and characters and talk with guests about how the Bible is relevant in their lives and careers.
The Word Revealed at Kenwood is hosted by Dr. David Palmer and Scott Burns. David Palmer is the Senior Pastor at Kenwood Baptist Church in Cincinnati. He completed…
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S04 E27 - Perplexing Passages - Judges 4 - Jael and The Tent Peg Incident - Week 21
Jael is a shortened form of Yahweh. This story is far more complex than it appears and we have to read before and after the incident. We can see this as poetic…
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S04 E26 - Perplexing Passages - 1 Cor 15:29 - What's with Vicarious Baptism ( Dead or Otherwise)? - Week 20
We have the certainty of bodily resurrection. Who are the dead in this passage? If they are raised then as believers we risk anything for the sake of the…
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S04 E25 - Perplexing Passages - Judges 11:30,31 - Jephthah (Careful what you vow) - Week 19
30 And Jephthah made a vow to the Lord and said, “If you will give the Ammonites into my hand, 31 then whatever comes out from the doors of my house to meet me…
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S04 E24 - Perplexing Passages - I Cor. 5 - Hand him over to Satan - Week 18
This scripture is about an arrogant sinner doing things even the pagans don't do and find revolting. So what is getting destroyed: arrogance, self-reliance…
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S04 E23 - Perplexing Passages - Magic in Exodus - Week 17
The Magicians (same word used in Daniel) were professionals who communicate with the gods, summoning demonic power but also with deception "their arts". Soon…
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S04 E22 - Perplexing Passages - Does God Regret? - Week 16
God is grieved by man's sinfulness. He is not indifferent to sin. This seems to signal a change but we know that God is unchanging. However. He is capable of…
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S04 E21 - Perplexing Passages - I Pet. 3:18-22 - Did Jesus go to Hell? - Week 15
This is an obscure text even to Martin Luther. The verb is going/ascending not descending. Human spirits in prison doesn't hold up from the language used…
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S04 E20 - Perplexing Passages - All about Uzzah and his Unholy Hands - Week 14
Holy things have to be handled with holiness. It was clear the Ark had to be moved but none of the instructions on how to move it were followed. But Obed is…
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S04 E19 - Perplexing Passages - Jude Quotes I Enoch!! Why? - Week 13
Jude 14 is a quote from I Enoch. Many were familiar with this book and Jude uses it to advance a point he is making and it will resonate with the audience. We…
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S04 E18 - Perplexing Passages - The Nephilim Pt 2 - I Enoch and Jubilees - Week 12
These are both intertestamental books and not considered part of the canon except by the Roman Catholic Church. We should probably read them as devotional…
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S04 E17 - Perplexing Passages - The Nephilim - No Angels Here - Week 11
Pay attention to the phrase "Sons of God" - these are not angelic beings. Read Genesis 6:3-6. Nephil = fall Nephilim = fallen ones Warriors, evil men There's a…
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S04 E16 - Perplexing Passages - Pt.3 - Jesus and the Old Testament through the Gospels - Week 10
The Gospel writers also quote the Old Testament numerous times to point to Jesus as the fulfillment of scripture. They are interpreting the Old Testament in a…
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S04 E15 - Perplexing Passages - Pt 2 - Redemption - Jesus in the Old Testament - Week 9
Luke 24:13, 24-27 Redemption and how it happens is seen many times in the OT, Exodus passing through the sea, etc. Redemption is a big HOPE and PROMISE. Hope…
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S04 E14 - Perplexing Passages - Pt. 1 - Matt. 5:17-21 - The Author interprets His own words - Week 8
What does fulfillment look like? The Word of God is to be established/completed. Jesus invokes the Old Testament with the use of the 10 commandments language.
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S04 E13 - Perplexing Passages - Imago Dei (The Image of God) - Week 7
To understand ourselves, we have to start with God. Jesus shows us how to live as God. We see God as the creator of humanity, male and female. God makes life…
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S04 E12 - Perplexing Passages - Please Keep your Eyes and Hands Intact! - Week 6
Matthew 5:27 Jesus is speaking about lust in this passage. Lust can separate us from our spouses and Jesus when it becomes central to our lives. No sacrifice…
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S04 E11 - Perplexing Passages - May a Sword Pierce your Soul - Week 5
Whether physical or spiritual swords, we need to be gentle Gospel sharers. Always handle the Gospel in an honorable way.
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S04 E10 - Perplexing Passages - A Man after God's own Heart - Week 4
Pay attention to the adjective/adverb discussion, it is quite insightful. A man after God's own choosing - 1 Samuel 8 They got what they asked for Deut 17 The…
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S04 E09 - Perplexing Passages - Why are the Genealogies in Matthew and Luke different? - Week 3
Don't let the names trip you up! They have a purpose for the book they are in. Resist the temptation to skip the genealogies, they are an acquired taste…
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S04 E08 - Perplexing Passages - Was Adam Real? - Week 2
Adam is referred to in the New Testament by Jesus and Paul confirming his existence. Genesis testifies to the one and only God from the first verse and we see…
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S04 E07 - Perplexing Passages - 7 Things to do with a Difficult Passage - Week 1
The text often refers to itself and explains the passage. The ideal Bible reader is the rereader. Use resources like a study Bible or online searches. Don't…
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S04 E06 - A Conversation with Dr. N.T. Wright - Part 3
David finishes the conversation with Dr. Wright .
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S04 E05 - A Conversation with Dr. N.T. Wright - Part 2
David continues this conversation with Dr. N.T. Wright
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S04 E04 - A Conversation with Dr. N.T. Wright - Part 1
David begins a fascinating conversation with Dr. Wright that covers a number of questions most Christians encounter either in their own walk or in discipling…
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S04 E03 - Jerry Pattengale - The New Book of Martyrs
The discussion centers around modern day Christian Martyrs with Jerry expanding on the stories in his book.
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S04 E02 - Jerry Pattengale - The Gospels: A Historical and Cultural Journey
An archeological discussion about different first century item relating to the Gospels and Resurrection. Always return to the text!
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S04 E01 - Jerry Pattengale - The Bible: The World's Greatest Book (How the Bible came to be)
The discussion centers on the origins of the bible. The new testament books had to be written by a witness or a witness of a witness. The Bible is popular…
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S03 E50 - Acts 28 Part 3 - The Surprise Ending
Many visitors come by over the two years. Paul is writing other letters. The Gospel is not stuck although Paul is! These are the Acts of the Exalted Jesus…
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S03 E49 - Acts 28 Part 2 - Meeting with the Roman Jewish Diaspora
Paul's entry into Rome. There is only one guard assigned to him for his house arrest. This is a great meeting/teaching time with the Jewish brethren in Rome.
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S03 E48 - Acts 28 Part 1 - Meeting Halfway
The journey continues. The Christians in Rome walk south to meet Paul and Luke. They all walk to Rome together. Paul is encouraged!
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S03 E47 - Acts 27 Part 2 - Shipwreck, Snakes and Dysentery
All are saved. Paul gets bitten. It's a long winter on Malta. Paul survives the snake bite Then starts praying and healing the people who have treated them so…
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S03 E46 - Acts 27 Part 1 - The Sovereign Shipwreck
This trip is under the sovereignty of God. Paul's prayers for the crew are answered. All hope was abandoned but Paul is always the evangelist!
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S03 E45 - Acts 26 Part 2 - Live what you Confess
Live your life as a confession of your faith. Keep sharing your testimony and trust God with a response, it's His to fulfill.
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S03 E44 - 100th EPISODE!! Acts 26 Part 1 - Putting Heavenly Vision into Practice
Paul's third testimony and how he's rooted in God's call. Paul walked away from a position of power to follow Christ
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S03 E43 - Acts 25 - A Political Whirlwind
Paul appeals to Caesar for judgement. Festus is glad to be rid of this problem. Agrippa !! and Bernice enter the story and set the scene for chapter 26.
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S03 E42 - Acts 24 - Accused in front of Felix
Paul is accused of sedition and makes his defense. He denies the charges and goes straight to the heart of the Gospel and defense of Christ
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S03 E41 - Kit Ripley - Missions in Action in Thailand
Global servant Kit Ripley talks about her 23 years of mission work in northern Thailand. She works with tribal people who are survivors of trauma. She shares…
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S03 E40 - Acts 23 - Uproar to Comfort to Safety
What is this white washing? Discussion of the resurrection differences in the Jewish beliefs. Paul gets sent to Felix who is Pilate's successor.
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S03 E39 - Acts 22 - Part 2 - When worlds collide
The word gentiles makes the crowd explode. Paul is almost beaten again but pulls the citizenship card. This allows him to keep spreading God's word.
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S03 E38 - Acts 22 - Part 1 - Paul gives his Testimony
Paul testifies to all gathered at the Temple. Begins by identifying with those in the crowd, but a piece was missing. Jesus is the missing piece. Have your…
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S03 E37 - Acts 21 - Part 4 - Paul and the Tribune
Paul is saved by the Roman legion and brought before the Tribune. There's a discussion on the podcast about Josephus and his historical record around this time.
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S03 E36 - Acts 21 - Part 3 - Paul in Jerusalem, another riot
What caused the uproar at the temple? Why was the Jewish community so concerned about who entered the temple area?
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S03 E35 - Acts 21 - Part 2 - Ready to sacrifice
The unity of the body is on display. Respect the local church leaders since they know the culture and people best. Let Christ be glorified always.
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S03 E34 - Acts 21 - Part 1 - Paul on his farewell tour
Luke details the journey and how it is a bit of a farewell tour for Paul.
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S03 E33 - Acts 20 - Part 3 - What makes a Leader
What ministry looks like. Flexibility in ministry. Speak the truth and don't back down. Preach the whole message of God and don't pick and choose.
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S03 E32 - Acts 20 - Part 2 - Paul's Farewell Speech
We walk and travel in time with Paul. He teaches about humility and tears of a pastor.
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S03 E31 - Acts 20 - Part 1 - Eutychus hangs in until he can't
The offering of the nations to Jerusalem is both monetary and one of the people of the nations - fruit of missions
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S03 E30 - Acts 19 - Riot at the Theatre
The Gospel is always bad for certain businesses! Paul wants to go into the theatre to make a defense of Jesus. His companions urge him not to go. The Spirit…
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S03 E29 - Acts 19 - Sons of Sceva - Whooped and Wounded
Don't mess with evil, don't take the name of Jesus as some magic word. Clear the bad from your life as they did with the burning of the books. Prevail through…
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S03 E28 - Acts - The Church in Mongolia - Acts in Action
We are blessed to have a guest who is a missionary in Mongolia who is himself Mongolian. We cover his church's outreach to Buddhists in that part of Asia as…
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S03 E27 - Acts 19 - Ministry in Ephesus with Miracles
The book of Acts is descriptive rather than prescriptive. Prescriptive passages are those that advise or instruct what should happen. These passages provide…
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S03 E26 - Acts 18 - 19 - Apollos: Gaps in our Following of Jesus
Apollos - Who is he? - Eloquent, trained in scriptures, teaching but still learning
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S03 E25 - Acts 18 - Part 2 - Finished in Corinth, On the road again
There is a lot that happens in this chapter. Read it carefully.
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S03 E24 - Acts 18 - Part 1 - In Corinth, Adding Workers
The Word continues to spread through a number of people. This is near the end of the second missionary journey. Listen to S02 E29, there is another reference…
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S03 E23 - Acts 17 - Part 2 - Sermon at the Areopagus in Athens
Greek philosophy of the day. Paul is where the people are - tells God's story about the human family. All are called to believe.
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S03 E22 - Acts 17 - Part 1 - Planting Churches
The middle of Paul's second journey. They meet with people from different backgrounds who realize they need a savior.
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S03 E21 - Michael Nolan, CEO Bill Glass Ministries - Prison Witnessing
Michael discusses the work of Bill Glass Ministries in prisons and the impact on these lives that scripture has.
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S03 E20 - Acts 16 - Part 2 - They end up in Jail
Philippi is the first Christian church in Europe. The uproar after Paul's preaching lands the group in jail. Even that ends up being for the good as it was in…
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S03 E19 - Acts 16 Part 1 - 09 30 25 - Timothy and Luke get on the Bus
Theirs is a cross-cultural ministry. Jesus has fulfilled the promises to both the circumcised and uncircumcised. The Holy Spirit opens doors and closes them!
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S03 E18 - Acts 15 - How to Handle Conflict in the Church
The Jerusalem Council and how they resolved the conflict with compromise and scripture.