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Made Like His Brothers
Made Like His Brothers is a podcast exploring Jesus, the true God and true man, and his rescue of humanity from sin, death, and the devil.
Hosted by Nick Mercer.
Taking its name from Hebrews 2, where Jesus is described as being "made like his brothers in every respect", this podcast is an ongoing pursuit of the apostles' original message, read in its own historical and Jewish context. That includes taking seriously the Bible's own supernatural worldview: a cosmos of real spiritual powers, and a…
Episodes
Made Like His BrothersThe New Testament Reveals the Apostles' Understanding of Forgiveness | Made Like His Brothers 005
What is the gospel, and would you recognize the apostles' version of it if it were preached in your church this Sunday? In this episode, we look at what the…
Made Like His BrothersThe Old Testament Reveals Our Problem Is With God's Mercy | Made Like His Brothers 004
Why would a prophet be angry that God forgives? Jonah ran from Nineveh because he knew God is "gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast…
Made Like His BrothersWhat Is God Like? Exodus 32-34, The Golden Calf, and God's Self Description | Made Like His Brothers 003
When Moses asks to see God's glory, God answers by telling him who He is. If you asked God what He is like, what would He say? In Exodus 32–34, Moses…
Made Like His BrothersForgiveness Introduction: Two Views of God's Forgiveness | Made Like His Brothers 002
God is holy, just, and righteous. God also regularly forgives sin throughout the Bible. Is that a contradiction? Some say God can't forgive sin and remain just…
Made Like His BrothersHow I Approach the Bible | Made Like His Brothers 001
I finished seminary, then spent the next two years afraid to read my Bible. In this first episode, I tell you what changed, and how I approach the Bible now…