Welcome! I'm Daniel Mikkelsen (BA, MPhil (Cantab), Cand.theol.), a PhD candidate in New Testament at the University of Edinburgh. Our podcast exists to make gems from biblical studies accessible to everyday Christians, bridging the gap between scholarly discourse and everyday understanding to enrich your personal walk with God and deepen your love for Him and His Word. We aim to demonstrate how the biblical languages help open up Scripture, fostering a desire to learn these languages to deep ...
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New Creation: A Key to John’s Gospel | Paulus de Jong
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1:00:29In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Paulus de Jong to explore how John’s Gospel reimagines the creation narrative and introduces the theme of new creation. Together, they reveal how Jesus’ ministry—through his healing miracles, the crown of thorns that echoes Genesis’ account of disobedience, and …
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Grace, Works & Judgement Explained in James | Daniel K. Eng
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54:09In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Daniel K. Eng, Associate Professor of New Testament at Western Seminary, to explore eschatological approval in James and what it means for faith, works, and final judgement. Together, they discuss how James 1:12 serves as the key to the letter, how James and Pau…
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Greek in the Old Testament and 1 Peter: More Important Than You Think | Ed Glenny
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1:02:06In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Ed Glenny, Professor of New Testament and Greek at the University of Northwestern, St. Paul, to explore the significance of the Greek Old Testament (Septuagint) and how Greek grammar in 1 Peter deepens our understanding of Scripture. Together, they discuss how t…
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Comfort for Hard Times: What Paul Teaches Us with Alex Muir
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1:05:07In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Alex Muir, Departmental Lecturer in New Testament at Mansfield College, Oxford, and author of Paul and Seneca within the Ancient Consolation Tradition, to uncover how Paul’s teachings on comfort and joy give hope in life’s hardest moments. Together, they explore…
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Unlocking Hebrews: Why This Book Matters for Your Faith | Insights with George Guthrie
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58:51In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with George H. Guthrie, a leading New Testament scholar and Professor at Regent College, Vancouver, to uncover the profound significance of the Book of Hebrews for believers today. Together, they explore how Hebrews presents Jesus as the ultimate High Priest, bridgin…
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What Paul Teaches Us About Christmas: 'A Deeper Look'
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39:22In this special Christmas episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen takes listeners on a journey through Paul’s unique perspective on the nativity story. Unpacking a profound and often-overlooked narrative, Daniel presents four key points that reveal Paul’s deep theological reflections on the significance of Christ’s birth. J…
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Unlocking 1 Thessalonians: Greek Insights & Early Christian Context with Zac McNeal
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57:05In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Zac McNeal, a New Testament PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh, to delve into the timeless message of 1 Thessalonians. Together, they uncover profound insights from the Greek text, explore Paul’s message to a Greco-Roman audience, and examine cultural …
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Uncovering Isaiah’s Vision: Outsiders, Kingdom, and God as King with Andy Abernethy
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58:20In this episode, Daniel Mikkelsen speaks with Andy Abernethy, professor of Old Testament (Wheaton College, Chicago) and expert on Isaiah, to uncover the deep riches of Isaiah’s vision. From the cultural connection of learning biblical languages to Isaiah’s profound message of God’s kingdom and His unexpected inclusion of outsiders, this episode off…
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How Greek and Deep Study Can Transform Your Faith and Your Pastor's Ministry with Tim Murray
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45:58In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with pastor-scholar Tim Murray to delve into the transformative impact of learning biblical languages—especially Greek—on both personal faith and ministry. Tim shares his journey of studying Greek and Hebrew and discusses how these languages deepen our engagement wit…
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Exploring the Temples’ Meaning for Christians in the New Testament with Nick Moore
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39:16In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen and New Testament scholar Nick Moore (Warden of Cranmer Hall, Durham) delve into the significance of the temple in early Christian thought as presented in the New Testament. Together, they discuss the temple's importance in the ancient world and to early Christians, exploring …
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Decoding the Book of Revelation: Overcoming Fear and Misunderstanding with Ian Paul
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1:00:00In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen and New Testament scholar Ian Paul tackle the complexities of the Book of Revelation, addressing common fears and misunderstandings about this often daunting text. They explore how understanding biblical Greek and Hebrew, alongside the cultural context of scripture, can transf…
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Greek Insights and Gems From The Letter of James with Craig Blomberg
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43:18In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, host Daniel Mikkelsen interviews Craig Blomberg, Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Denver Seminary, renowned for his work in New Testament scholarship and biblical theology. Together, they explore why non-Pauline letters, like James, are often overlooked in the Protestant world. The conve…
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Why Textual Criticism Matters: Insights Beyond Apologetics with Conrad Elmelund
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59:36In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen, founder of NT Greek Tutoring, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Conrad Elmelund, a PhD candidate at Lund University. They delve into the significance of textual criticism and its role beyond mere apologetics. Conrad sheds light on the distinction between textua…
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Living Out Christ's Mindset: Expounding Philippians 2 and Life in Ethiopia with Andreas Bruun
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48:11In this compelling episode, Daniel Mikkelsen interviews Andreas Bruun, a Lecturer at Mekane Yesus Seminary in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Andreas shares his experiences and insights on teaching Greek in a culturally diverse environment and the profound impact of understanding the Bible in its original language. Andreas discusses the challenges of making…
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The Multifaceted Work of Jesus: Talking Christology in Luke-Acts with Kendall Davis
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52:36In this episode, Daniel Mikkelsen and Kendall Davis (PhD candidate at University of Edinburgh) discuss the importance of understanding the biblical languages, particularly Greek, in studying the New Testament. They emphasise that Greek is not a magical language, but rather a language spoken by people, just like English. They explain how reading the…
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Talking Continuity Between the Old and New Testament: The New Covenant’s Freedom and Grace with Kaspars Ozolins
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54:24In this episode, Daniel Mikkelsen interviews Kaspars Ozolins, an Old Testament scholar, about the study of biblical languages and the relationship between the Old and New Testaments. They discuss the importance of teaching biblical languages effectively and the misconception that learning languages is difficult. They also explore the concept of cov…
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