Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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I had the honor of interviewing biblical scholar, Matt Nappier, regarding the need for good scholarship and how to read Hebrew poetry and prophecy.

Check out Pastor Matt Nappier's congregation here: lighthousemessianicfellowship.com

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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:12 Matt Nappier's testimony
00:08:17 Why Pursue a PhD?
00:10:34 Why do we need scholarship?
00:25:00 Matt Nappier's experience as a Messianic in the world of scholarship
00:32:45 Why Hebrew Poetry and Hebrew Prophecy?
00:36:18 Why did the biblical authors write in poetry?
00:50:06 How is Hebrew poetry different?
00:54:44 How can we better read biblical poetry?
01:01:00 How does biblical prophecy work?
01:15:43 Who is the antichrist?
01:18:57 Recommended resources
01:23:54 How to connect with Matt Nappier

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