So We Speak

Hebrews with Terry Feix

The book of Hebrews ties the storylines of the Bible together. Jesus is the true and better Moses, Melchizedek, and High Priest. But why does the author make this grand argument? Dive into the background, original audience, and the timeless message of the "word of exhortation" to the Hebrews. 

The Song of Songs with Terry Feix

What is the Song of Songs? Is it an allegory of Christ and the church? Is it a description of Christians and their sex lives? Is it good marriage advice? In this episode, Cole and Terry discuss Song of Songs as wisdom literature and the implications that has for our vision of love, sex, and intimacy. 

Ezekiel with Terry Feix

Ezekiel can lay claim to being the strangest of the major prophets. His life became his message and he prophesied through the worst period of Israel's history. But his message wasn't all lament and woe. Captured by the glory of God, Ezekiel foretells the restoration and redemption of Israel, a time when they will have new hearts and new Spirits to live with God forever. 

Ruth with Terry Feix

Ruth is one of the great short stories in history. People have called it a Cinderella tale from the Old Testament. Each character gives an insight into the faithfulness of God. They model righteousness in difficult circumstances. In the end, we get an incredible picture of God's plan to redeem and to save through his Son Jesus. 

1 & 2 Chronicles with Terry Feix

Why do we have 1 & 2 Chronicles, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings when they all relate similar events? In the Hebrew Scriptures, Chronicles is the last book, a kind of recap of the history of Israel and a message of hope for those coming back from the exile. What can we learn from the similarities and differences? Why does the Chronicler focus on the Levites and the Temple? The answers to these questions create a unique message of hope found at the very end of the history of Israel. 

2 and 3 John with Terry Feix

What do these short letters offer the church today? At the end of John's life he was still pastoring. In 2 John, he addresses a church, and in 3 John, he addresses a church leader, instructing them and encouraging them to live out their faith in the midst of opposition and false teaching. These short encouragements to the church are packed with implications for our lives today. 

Decline and Renewal in the American Church

In this episode, Cole and Terry discuss the fourth installment of Tim Keller's essay, "The Decline and Renewal of the American Church." They touch on reasons for decline and strategies, promises, and glimpses of renewal. 

Leviticus with Terry Feix

Leviticus may not be anyone's favorite book of the Bible, but it is central to understanding how and why we worship God. Cole and Terry discuss the outline and purpose of Leviticus and draw lessons for our worship today. 

Summer Book Recommendations with Terry Feix

Terry's Recommended Reads:

For the Making of Modern Israel series:

Leadership, Henry Kissinger

Six Days of War, Michael Oren

Israel, Noa Tishby

Crisis: The Anatomy of Two Major Foreign Policy Crises, Henry Kissinger

The Arab-Israeli Wars, Chaim Herzog

Islamic Imperialism, Efraim Karsh

General:

One Damn Thing After Another, William Barr

Here’s the Deal, Kellyanne Conway

The Kingdom of God in America, Richard Niebuhr 

The Expulsive Power of a New Affection, Thomas Chalmers 

Encouragement for the Depressed, Charles Spurgeon

Cole's Recommended Reads:

Peterson - The Pastor 
Kuruvilla - A Manual for Preaching
Welch - Caring for One Another

Piper - What Is Saving Faith 
Heiser - Unseen Realm
Beeke - Taking Hold of God 
Beeke - Puritan Preaching 

Romans:
Peterson - Lexham
Cranfield - ICC
Moo - NICNT

Psalms:
Bruce Waltke - Psalms as Christian Worship / Lament
Kinder - Tyndale 
James Montgomery Boice commentaries 

Eric Berger - Liftoff 

Mark Noll - America’s Book 

Zechariah with Terry Feix

Like Daniel, Ezekiel, and Revelation, Zechariah is an apocalyptic book, but that doesn't mean it has no relevance for the church today. The images and visions in Zechariah are some of the strongest and most repeated in scripture. In a time of terrible discouragement, Zechariah offers encouragement by the Spirit of God and a picture of God fulfilling his promises.