40 Minutes In The Old Testament

Daniel and Chad Bird explore two psalms and their connections to Christ. In Psalm 7, David prays for deliverance from false accusations and calls on God to judge justly. In Psalm 8, the focus shifts from the vastness of creation to humanity's place in it, fulfilled ultimately in Jesus, the second Adam. Have a listen. More from 1517: · Support the work at 1517 · 1517 on Youtube · 1517 Podcast...

Daniel, Chad, and Erick explore three sections of Psalm 119 through Martin Luther's pattern for how a theologian is formed: prayer, meditation, and affliction. Their discussion shows how God's Word gives light, leads us to Christ, and anchors faith through suffering. Have a listen. More from 1517: · Support the work at 1517 · 1517 on Youtube · 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts · 1517 Events...

Daniel and Chad continue through Book One of the Psalms with two Davidic prayers that move from morning worship to tears, repentance, and refuge. They show how these psalms are not only David's words in his own life, but also words fulfilled and prayed by Christ, the Son of David. Have a listen. More from 1517: · Support the work at 1517 · 1517 on Youtube · 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts...

In this episode, Daniel and Chad work through Psalm 3 and Psalm 4, showing how these prayers from David speak into real distress, guilt, fear, and trust. They also connect both psalms to the life of Christ, highlighting how David's words often reach beyond his own situation to Jesus. Have a listen. More from 1517: · Support the work at 1517 · 1517 on Youtube · 1517 Podcast Network on Apple...

This episode opens the first book of the Psalms by showing that Psalm 1 and Psalm 2 function together as the interpretive lens for the whole Psalter. Daniel and Chad unpack how these opening Psalms point to Christ as the blessed man, the King, the Messiah, and the Son of God. Have a listen. More from 1517: · Support the work at 1517 · 1517 on Youtube · 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts ·...

Daniel and Chad finish their walk through the book of Daniel by moving from detailed historical prophecy into the more universal vision of the final opposition to God's people. They trace the shift in chapter 11, then move into chapter 12's resurrection hope and Daniel's final promise of rest. Have a listen. More from 1517: · Support the work at 1517 · 1517 on Youtube · 1517 Podcast Network on...

Chad and Daniel walk through one of the most detailed prophetic chapters in Scripture, tracing the rise and fall of Persian, Greek, Egyptian, Syrian, and Roman power. They focus especially on Antiochus IV Epiphanes, whose actions set the stage for the abomination of desolation and the Maccabean revolt. Have a listen. More from 1517: · Support the work at 1517 · 1517 on Youtube · 1517 Podcast...

Chad and Daniel walk through chapter 10, where Daniel receives a vision so overwhelming that it leaves him shaken, speechless, and physically weak. They focus on the identity of the "man" Daniel sees, the spiritual conflict behind the vision, and how this chapter sets up the detailed historical unfolding in Daniel 11. Have a listen. More from 1517: · Support the work at 1517 · 1517 on Youtube ·...

Daniel and Chad finish Daniel chapter 9, focusing on Gabriel's answer to Daniel's confession and plea for mercy. The discussion centers on the 70 weeks prophecy, but the main point stays clear throughout: God's answer to sin, guilt, and exile comes through the Messiah who is cut off and who brings in everlasting righteousness. Have a listen. More from 1517: · Support the work at 1517 · 1517 on...

Daniel and Chad walk through the opening of Daniel 9, where Daniel reads Jeremiah, realizes the 70 years of exile are nearing completion, and responds with a prayer of confession. The episode focuses on how Daniel prays with Scripture, how confession works in the Bible, and why this chapter sets up the 70 weeks prophecy. Have a listen. More from 1517: · Support the work at 1517 · 1517 on Youtube...