Bible Streams

An overview of the Bible exploring the Gospels and Acts with PhD candidates Denise Powell and David Evans. In this seventh episode of our Bible overview series, we discuss the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and Acts. Listen in to gain skills to read through these books and get an understanding of what God is doing throughout the New Testament. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Book: 'Introducing the New Testament' by Mark Allen Powell Book: 'The Book of Acts' by C Peter Wagner Media: 'The Complete Gospels', The Gospels in Cinematic Form 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.

An overview of the Bible exploring the remaining books of the Old Testament and the intertestamental period. In this sixth episode of our Bible overview series, we discuss Ruth, Esther, Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah and the Chronicles, as well as the period of history between the Old Testament and the New Testament. Listen in to gain skills to read through these books and gain an understanding of the political and cultural landscape that Jesus enters into as we read in the New Testament. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Book: Longman & Dillard: Old Testament Introduction Book: Matthais Henze: Mind the Gap - Jewish Writings between the Old and New Testaments Media: An Overview of Chronicles - The Bible Project 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.

An overview of the Bible exploring the Latter Prophets with Dr Gary Millar. Gary Millar, the principal of Queensland Theological College in Brisbane Australia, is an Old Testament scholar, with deep knowledge in the Book of Deuteronomy. In this fifth episode of our Bible overview series, we discuss the exile and hope found in both the major and minor prophets. Listen in to gain skills to read through the latter prophets as they point towards the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Book: ['Old Testament Introduction' by Longman & Dillard] 9 Book: ['Calling on the Name of the Lord' by Gary Millar] 11 Book: ['Now Choose Life' by Gary Millar] 12 Book: ['Saving Eutychus' by Gary Millar] 14 Book: ['His Mission: Jesus in the Gospel of Luke' Edited by Kathleen B. Nielson] 13 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.

An overview of the Bible exploring the Wisdom Literature. In this fourth episode of our Bible overview series, we discuss the wisdom literature; Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs. Aside from a brief overview of each book, we also discuss different poetic devices and ways for living as we explore the wisdom literature found in Scripture. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Book: 'Old Testament Introduction' by Longman & Dillard Book: 'A Long Obedience in the Same direction' by Eugene Peterson Book: 'Exploring the Old Testament - Vol 3: Psalms and Wisdom' by Ernest Lucas Book: 'Dictionary of the Old Testament Wisdom, Poetry and Writings' by Tremper Longman Book: 'The Art of Biblical Poetry' by Robert Alter' Website: The Bible Project - Biblical Poetry 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.

An overview of the Bible featuring Paul H. Jones, speaking about the Former Prophets. In this third episode of our Bible overview series, we discuss the former prophets, otherwise known as the history of Israel that covers: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings and 2 Kings. For each book we briefly discuss where they fit into salvation history, how they may have come about, and how we ought to read these books as followers of Christ. Listen in to hear how the Israelite's conquered the promised land, but also how they divided themselves and were defeated in the promised land. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Book: 'The Literary Guide to the Bible' by Robert Alter Book: 'An Introduction to the Old Testament' by John Goldingay Book: '1 Samuel as Christian Scripture' by Stephen B. Chapman Book: '1 Kings (Berit Olam Commentary Series)' by Jerome T. Walsh Book: 'Sharing God's Passion' by Paul H. Jones Book: 'Job's Way Through Pain' by Paul H. Jones Website: Which

An overview of the Bible featuring AJ Culp, speaking about the Pentateuch. In this second episode of our Bible overview series, we discuss the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. For each book we briefly discuss where they fit into salvation history, how they may have come about, and how we ought to read these books as followers of Christ. Listen in to hear how various passages in the Pentateuch are foundational for our faith. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Book: John Walton: Genesis Commentary (Zondervan Illustrated Series) Book: Gerhard Von Rad: Genesis Book: Dennis T. Olsen: Numbers Book: Gerhard Von Rad: Deuteronomy Book: Daniel Block: Deuteronomy (NIV Application Commentary Series) Book: Gordon Wenham: Exploring the Old Testament Book: Richard B. Hays: Reading Backwards Book: Richard B. Hays: Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music

An overview of the Bible with Jo and Scott introducing our very first series on Bible Streams. In this initial episode we look at both the old and new testaments, exploring the breakdown of each of these sections of Scripture. Aside from this brief overview, we also discuss different characteristics of Scripture, as well as how this book has arrived into our hands as followers of Christ. Resources/Links mentioned in this episode or helpful for Bible Streams: Article: 'Misprints in the Bible' Book: 'How to Read the Bible for All It's Worth' by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart Book: 'Systematic Theology' by Wayne Grudem 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.

Welcome to Bible Streams, Riverlife Baptist Church's podcast channel that explores the Bible and its importance for the Christian faith. From Riverlife Church in Brisbane, Australia, hosts Jo & Scott take their love of the Bible and unpack it each episode, often with the help of guest Biblical scholars. Sometimes taking a bird's eye view, sometimes getting into the nitty gritty, but always trying to get to know the author better, and to better know His plans for us and the invitation He's given us to life in Him. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram. Music credit: Scott & Annie McKinnon, 'Revive'.