In Galatians 4:21–31, the Apostle Paul refers to the story of Sarah and Hagar as an allegory. But what does he mean by that? Does he impose foreign ideas onto the Genesis account?

Join host Kirk E. Miller and New Testament scholar David deSilva as they tackle this difficult passage, exploring how Paul’s use of the Old Testament is a powerful and sophisticated defense of God’s redemptive promises to be received by faith.

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Episode outline:(00:45) Meet David DeSilva

(01:58) Galatians 4

(02:45) Galatiam Crisis Context

(05:58) Covenants and Circumcision

(07:51) Why This Passage Is Hard

(12:00) Reading Galatians 4:21-31

(13:51) What Allegorically Means

(16:46) Typology vs Allegory

(18:07) Paul Reverses Lineage

(22:01) Galatians 3 Groundwork

(24:35) Torah and Pedagogue

(27:20) Word Study Deep Dive

(28:30) Typology Versus Figural

(29:46) Paul’s Argument in Galatians

(34:14) Genesis Infertility Theme

(37:25) Spirit and Scripture Authority

(40:10) Hagar and Sarah Correspondences

(43:28) Isaiah 54 and Mission

(45:31) Logos Study Workflow

(47:35) Pastoral Takeaways Freedom

(51:46) Preaching This Passage

(55:46) Wrap Up and Next Steps

Why did God forbid Moses, the great leader whom God used to lead Israel out of Egypt, from entering the Promised Land? In this episode of What in the Word? Michael Morales joins Kirk E. Miller to tackle one of the more perplexing passages in the Old Testament: Numbers 20.

Together they unpack the text's rich theological layers, explaining how Moses's failure to "sanctify" God by publicly misrepresenting his character before the people.

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Outline:

(00:00) Moses and the Rock

(00:44) Meet Michael Morales

(03:10) Why Numbers 20 Is Hard

(04:15) Reading the Passage

(06:11) Setting the Wilderness Context

(10:16) Common Views on Moses Sin

(14:32) Rebellion at Meribah

(15:56) Exodus 17 Parallels

(18:22) Aaron Rod and Kingship

(22:47) Misrepresenting God Holiness

(25:06) Moses Misrepresents God

(26:15) Ezekiel Temple Waters

(26:53) Whose Rod Was It

(28:36) High Handed Rebellion

(31:06) Why The Sin Matters

(34:24) Hinge To New Generation

(37:13) Edom Sandwich Structure

(40:59) Kingship Theme Emerges

(41:59) Practical Takeaways Today

(47:55) Teaching And Preaching Tips

(50:54) Final Thanks And Outro

Melchizedek is one of the most mysterious figures in the Bible, with only two incredibly brief mentions in the Old Testament. Yet, in Hebrews 7, the author makes the astounding argument that this fleeting character from Genesis anticipates the end of the Levitical priesthood and the establishment of Christ's eternal role.

Join Kirk E. Miller and Dr. Madison Pierce on What in the Word? as they unravel this challenging passage, exploring how a complex theological argument can provide a practical anchor for our souls and a better hope for believers.

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Outline:

(00:00) Mystery of Melchizedek

(03:07) Why Hebrews 7 Matters

(06:14) Hebrews: Big Picture Context

(13:20) Four Views on Melchizedek

(17:23) Reading Hebrews 7:1-3

(21:13) Without Genealogy, Explained

(23:46) Dead Sea Scrolls Connections

(26:22) Applying the Traditions

(28:06) Qumran Melchizedek Traditions

(28:58) Angelic Priests and Genealogy

(30:04) Saint Nicholas to Santa Analogy

(31:12) Hebrews Comparison Strategy

(34:03) Tithes Blessing and Levi

(41:09) Law Change and Better Covenant

(44:13) Perfection Indestructible Life

(49:38) Oath Priest Forever

(52:47) Preaching Takeaways and Conclusion