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Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker

Time of Grace Ministry

The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to

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24:06

True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Jesus' Crucifixion

Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker ·

2024/01/24

Who was responsible for Jesus' murder?In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the murder of Jesus by identifying all the perpetrators—Judas Iscariot, the Jewish religious leaders, Governor Pontius Pilate, the Roman soldiers, and two others. Jesus' murder was predicted by the prophet Isaiah seven hundred years before Jesus lived. Isaiah described both Jesus' death and those responsible for it. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider

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26:40

True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Barabbas

Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker ·

2024/01/10

Jesus and Barabbas—the innocent for the guilty.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the circumstances involving Jesus and Barabbas. Barabbas was a bandit, a murderer, and an insurrectionist who tried to overthrow the Roman government in Judea. He was sentenced to death by crucifixion. Yet he was set free. In contrast, the innocent Jesus was sentenced to death and not set free—the innocent for the guilty. But that wasn't anything new in God's economy of justice. If you enjoy this

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26:15

True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Judas Iscariot

Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker ·

2023/12/27

There are three Bible threads that link Judas Iscariot back to the Old Testament: two in the book of Psalms and one from the prophet Zechariah. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the multiple crimes committed by Judas, a man from Kerioth. Judas Iscariot spent three years with Jesus, hearing his teaching, seeing his miracles, and learning about God's grace and mercy and forgiveness. Despite all this, Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. All the crimes would have been

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25:55

True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Samson and Delilah

Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker ·

2023/12/13

Despite Samson's unfaithfulness in his life, the Lord God shows his faithfulness and grace to Samson.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crimes of both Samson, who was the most undisciplined and reckless of all the judges, and Delilah, who is the Bible's most famous "femme fatale." If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos,

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26:55

True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Achan

Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker ·

2023/11/22

The big takeaway for this episode is: "God’s wrath against us is satisfied because of God’s love for us."In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crime committed by Achan at the battle for Jericho and the resulting justice of the Lord God.Dr. Becker recommends a book authored by J.I. Packer, Knowing God.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of

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26:29

True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Rahab and the Spies

Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker ·

2023/11/08

Espionage, prostitution, lies, and deception are at the heart of this story. Yet it has a happy ending.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crimes committed by Rahab and some spies from Israel. The actions of the prostitute Rahab turned out to be amazing!Dr. Becker mentions Josephus’ account of Rahab. That can be found at https://penelope.uchicago.edu/josephus/ant-5.html.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your

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24:28

True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Judah and Tamar

Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker ·

2023/10/25

In today’s episode, the story of Joseph is interrupted with a complicated and sordid tale of broken promises, deception, prostitution, and immorality.Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crimes committed by Jacob's son Judah and Judah's daughter-in-law, Tamar.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog

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26:46

True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Joseph

Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker ·

2023/10/11

Jealousy in the heart can lead to outward deadly actions - lying, human trafficking, and potentially murder. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker examines the crime committed by Jacob's ten oldest sons against their little brother, Joseph.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at

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25:55

True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Dinah and Shechem

Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker ·

2023/09/27

Back by popular demand! Another series on true crimes in the Bible. In this first episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates a complicated crime involving multiple people. It's not one of the more familiar crimes in the Bible, but it is one that shows the total depravity of the heart, both among pagans and believers in the Lord God.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you! https://bit.ly/464qExBCheck out all our

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25:17

Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Apathy

Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker ·

2023/09/13

There are different kinds of apathy, and they show up in different ways. Apathy in others can be annoying and frustrating, but there is one kind of apathy that is deadly for each of us. It is spiritual apathy.Dr. Bruce Becker explores the Bible's examples of the deadly sin of spiritual apathy and its preventative cure—zeal for our God and other people."Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we end up betraying God,

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24:27

Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Worry

Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker ·

2023/08/23

Do you ever worry, experience anxiety, or fear what you can't control? The Bible is filled with examples and encouragements not to worry but, rather, to trust in our amazing, powerful, and loving God. Dr. Bruce Becker unravels the thread of worry in today's episode."Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but

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26:28

Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Deception

Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker ·

2023/08/09

What do lying, bearing false testimony, smooth talk, flattery, and the insidious half-truth have in common? They are all forms of deception. And, who is the master of deception and the ultimate deceiver? Satan of course. Dr. Bruce Becker addresses both questions in today's episode. "Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven

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25:56

Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Laziness

Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker ·

2023/07/26

We explore laziness by also looking at . . . work and rest. Dr. Bruce Becker reveals the cycle God designed at creation that balances work and rest. Dr. Becker also tells us the next three traitorous attitudes he'll be covering!"Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr

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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Gluttony

Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker ·

2023/07/12

There isn't a single passage in the Bible that explicitly calls gluttony a sin. So why is it considered one of the deadly sins?Dr. Bruce Becker looks at this traitorous attitude through the seven passages in the Bible that address gluttony."Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in

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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Lust

Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker ·

2023/06/28

Lust. The Bible speaks of it in two ways: as an overwhelming desire, and as unrestrained sexual craving. Additionally, there's a Bible thread that weaves together two major characteristics of lust: sexual immorality, and idolatry.Dr. Bruce Becker explores the traitorous attitude of lust, showing us how destructive it is."Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in

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25:51

Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Rage

Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker ·

2023/06/14

Anger in and of itself isn't wrong. The Bible tells us that. What we need to be careful of is letting our rage lead us to act irrationally and immorally, which can have disastrous results.Dr. Bruce Becker drills down into rage, showing us how it leads to resentment and revenge, destroying relationships with others and with God. But there are also two types of anger that aren't bad: righteous anger and the wrath of God."Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that

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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Envy

Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker ·

2023/05/24

"Envy," "jealousy," and "coveting." We use these words interchangeably, but they are not synonymous. For instance, jealousy can be positive or negative; the Bible speaks of godly jealousy. But envy is never in a good light in the Bible. And what about coveting? Well, the starting point for coveting is envy.Dr. Bruce Becker explores this traitorous attitude of envy by looking at six examples in the Bible. We'll see how envy destroys relationships—with people, family, and God.Dr. Becker

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26:11

Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Greed

Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker ·

2023/05/10

Greed has a straightforward definition: not being content with what one has. Are we greedy? Do we find ourselves afflicted with this traitorous attitude? And what does the Bible say about greed?Dr. Bruce Becker dives into what the Bible says about greed, looking at its traitorous threats as well as some people whose lives were ruined because of greed. Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God,

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24:51

Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Pride

Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker ·

2023/04/26

Lies, betrayal, and double-crossing. There's no shortage of people who did these things in the Bible. But this new series won't be about the people who were traitors.Instead, Dr. Bruce Becker will talk about the ATTITUDES that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker will include three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part

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29:48

Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible:...

Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker ·

2023/04/12

Dr. Bruce Becker wraps up this series by examining the remaining supernatural events in the New Testament! Of these events, all but three of them occur in the book of Acts. Stick around to the end of this episode to get a preview of the next series! Dr. Becker mentioned his new book, True Crimes of the Bible, which actually originated from one of his series right here on Bible Threads! Just scroll through this podcast feed to find it. Or if you want to read it, visit timeofgrace.org and

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