Bible Talk — A podcast by 9Marks & Southern Seminary

Isaiah 40 is a glorious passage. Alex, Jim, and Sam do their best.

What should we make of Hezekiah's final act—his sickness, his recovery, his seemingly self-centered prayer at the end? That question may be tougher to answer than you think. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 38–39.

In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about Hezekiah's faith, God's commitment to himself, and Sennacherib's ironic downfall.

Bible Talk is back! Our march through Isaiah continues as we enter a new section, in which Assyria's hype-man taunts Israel and tempts them to leave their God. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 36.

The last episode before summer break ends on a high note. If Isaiah 34 depicts a world overrun by the sin's curse, then Isaiah 35 depicts a world overrun by salvation's joy. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.

Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if God left us alone after Genesis 3? That's kind of what Isaiah 34 is like. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.

This episode touches on a lot: the founding of America and its separation of powers, whether Isaiah writes like William Faulkner, and how the world will end. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 33.

In Isaiah 31–32, we get a great example of the "dual lenses" through which Isaiah sees God's work in the future. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.

Isaiah 30 offers glimpses of both Israel's near future and eternal future. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss this fascinating passage.

Isaiah 29 offers a play-by-play of what we see in the Gospels—from the miraculous to the call to the meek and the poor. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.

We're covering similar terrain in Isaiah 28, which raises an important question: What do you do when you come across seemingly repetitive segments of Scripture? Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.

This passage has everything: dying dragons, a world covered in the fruit of forgiveness, and a surprising trumpet blast. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 27.

In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about Isaiah 26, a dense, metaphor-laden passage that cranes its neck to the glorious future that awaits all those who trust in the LORD.

The judgment of the whole earth (Isaiah 24) gives way to the hope of the whole earth: a God-initiated resurrection. In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 25–26.

In this passage, the scope widens as the destruction of particular nations gives way to the destruction of the world. Alex, Jim, and Sam talk about Isaiah 24.

In this bonus episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about 1 Peter 5:1–5. They focus on a pastor's job description and disposition. Who knew these guys talked about the New Testament, too!?

In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about the oracle against Tyre in Isaiah 23. This passage teaches us, among other things, why it's stupid to put our hope in money.

After several chapters of judgment against the nations, the scope of God's judgment now zeroes in on Judah. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 22.

This episode of Bible Talk walks through Isaiah 21, which features an enigmatic, yet grand prophecy on the coming judgment of Babylon. Watch as Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.

One of the clearest motivators for global missions can be found, believe it or not, right here amidst oracles of judgment against disobedient nations. This passage is glorious. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 19–20.