Category Archives: Exodus

The Sabbath as a Key to Biblical Law

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Alastair Roberts

A two part piece of mine was recently published over on The Biblical Mind. Within it, I explore what it means to read the Law with wisdom, focusing upon the fourth commandment, concerning the Sabbath. I show that the import … Continue reading →

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True Hospitality and the Immigration Debate

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Alastair Roberts

The Theopolis blog is hosting another conversation, this time on the subject of the immigration debate. I was invited to kick this discussion off and my opening post has just been published. A neighbour-focused ethic is an ethic of love, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Controversies, Culture, Ethics, Exodus, Genesis, Guest Post, OT, OT Theology, Politics, Society, Theological, Theopolis | 8 Comments

Video: Meredith Kline, ‘Images of the Spirit’

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today I discuss Meredith Kline’s wonderful little book, Images of the Spirit. If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat account. If you have found these videos helpful, please tell your friends. If you would … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Bible, Christology, Creation, Eschatology, Exodus, Genesis, Hermeneutics, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Revelation, Theological, Video | 1 Comment

Video: How Should We Understand the Weird Circumstances Around the Circumcision of Gershom?

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “What is happening in Exodus 4 where the Lord seeks Moses’ life, but Zipporah circumcises Gershom and touches Moses’ feet with the foreskin to make him a “bridegroom of blood”?” I reference James Jordan’s Law of the Covenant … Continue reading →

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Theopolis Podcast: Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I discuss the readings for the eleventh Sunday after Pentecost: Exodus 16:2-15, John 6:22-35, and Ephesians 4:1-16. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast apps. You can … Continue reading →

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Video: Why Does Figural Preaching Matter?

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “I would like to ask a two-part question: (a) could you give a defense from the Scripture for figural preaching and typological reading; (b) how would you respond to the criticism of typological exegesis as a way seeking hidden … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Corinthians, 2 Peter, Audio, Bible, Christology, Exodus, Hermeneutics, Luke, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Scripture, Theological, Video | 1 Comment

Seeing the Transfigured Word

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

The following is the audio of a talk that I recently gave at the UK L’Abri, on the subject of the Transfiguration and how it can help us to think about Scripture. https://s123.podbean.com/pb/46d1578d39eaa2859de03c42dd3e617a/5b5dc03e/data1/fs104/1795681/uploads/Seeing_the_Transfigured_Word-Alastair_Roberts.mp3

Posted in Audio, Bible, Christology, Exodus, Hermeneutics, Luke, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Revelation, Scripture, The Church, Theological | 5 Comments

Andrew Wilson and I Appear on The Way Home Podcast

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Andrew Wilson and I recently appeared on Dan Darling’s The Way Home podcast, talking about our Echoes of Exodus book. Take a listen! You can see more of the articles and publicity that we have done surrounding and following the … Continue reading →

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Interview: How is the Exodus Theme Expressed Through the Bible?

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Bible Gateway have just posted an interview with me about Echoes of Exodus. Within it, I discuss various topics that the book covers, among some other things. What are some similarities between the story of 1 Samuel 1-2 and the opening … Continue reading →

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Exodus Poem

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

My friend Burl Horniachek wrote the following poem, inspired in part by Echoes of Exodus. He kindly gave me permission to share it with you all.   Exodus God was sent from the garden land To tread our cursed loam, … Continue reading →

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