The BC Messenger

The BC Messenger

by Steve and Jennifer Hall

History Nutrition Christianity

Season 2

Seeing Easter with New Eyes / Reliving the Red Sea Crossing

[Season 2, Episode 8] Easter is a celebration of Christ's triumph over death (in real-world history). Foundational to Easter is the historical event of the Passover and Israel's exodus from Egypt, when God delivered his people from Pharoah's hand in many amazing and miraculous ways (also in real-world history). Jewish people, and some Christians, participate in the celebration of Seder at the time of Passover each year. This celebration focuses on remembering the deliverance of Israel from Egypt. Part of the Seder celebration is the breaking of the matzah, which symbolizes the parting of the Sea of Reeds. As we discuss the details of the "Red Sea" crossing (based on knowing its geographical location), we can see many parallels to the Easter story. When defeat seemed certain, when the enemy thought victory was within his grasp, when God's plan didn't seem to make sense—life triumphed over death, the enemy was defeated in a mighty display of God's power, God brought His people to a place of freedom and deliverance, and sent them forth to conquer the land. Also discussed on this episode: -Special offer on Manna set: https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/manna.php -Aging Research: Recent conversations and observations -Helen's View: Part 2 of the special interview with Eldora Bonges, 99 years old READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_March_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

Real Floods Have Real Dates

[Season 2, Episode 7] On this episode, Steve and Jennifer discuss a video that was released mid-January, in which a well-known Christian leader stated his opinion that Noah's Flood could have been a local flood. He gave reasons why he believes this is a faithful interpretation of the biblical text. This topic spread like wildfire on social media, with opinions sharply divided. The geographical extent of Noah's Flood will not be determined based on opinion alone, or even based on the biblical text alone. Extra-biblical data is needed to settle the question, which should not be difficult to find for an event of such massive proportions (if it really happened in history). The most foundational question to answer is this: what is the date of Noah's Flood? Many groups and individuals teach on Noah's Flood, but do not answer the most basic questions. Real floods have real dates, and if Christianity is a history-based religion, we must be able to anchor Noah's Flood to the real world. Also discussed on this episode: -Research Update: Understanding the Pillar of Fire -Helen's View: Special interview with Eldora Bonges, 99 years old READ the full newsletter and show notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_February_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

Radiocarbon Dating- A Gift from God

[Season 2, Episode 6] Radiocarbon dating is used to date artifacts from up to 50,000 years ago. This causes a conundrum for the Bible believer, as we discussed last month. Some Christian groups claim that radiocarbon dating is unreliable science, based on assumptions, and involves circular reasoning. Some imply that radiocarbon dating is a hoax. Is any of this true? We hear directly from Dr. Aardsma this month on this topic. Is it possible that the Christian should really be seeing radiocarbon dating as an amazing gift from God? On this episode we also discuss: -Some feedback from our listeners -Research Update: Israel's Zero Population Growth During the Exodus -Truth in Time update -Testimonial: Allen, 70 years old -Helen's View: "At Our House," January, 1995 READ the full newsletter and show notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_January_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

The Age of the Earth

[Season 2, Episode 5] How old is the earth? When was it created? Is our planet thousands of years old, or is it millions, or even billions of years old? When considering these questions, many Christians are aware that science seems to say one thing, and the Bible seems to say another. As discussed on previous episodes, it can now be demonstrated that ancient biblical history is accurate, real history. Major events like the Exodus and the Flood (and much more) can be placed on the timeline of history because they happened in the real world. The key is correct biblical chronology. This corrected biblical chronology leads us to a Creation date of 5176 B.C. But yet, science seems to show that we are living on an earth that is much, much older than 7,000+ years. Before we venture off into the question of "millions of years," in this podcast we address the question most closely at hand from a chronological standpoint. Is there evidence for the existence of people groups/civilizations before the time of Adam? If so, how are Christians supposed to properly handle such evidence? As we begin to explore a unique answer to this question, a surprising answer to the looming question of millions (or even billions) of years also begins to come into focus. On this episode we also discuss: -Research Update: Understanding the Pillar of Cloud -Helen's View: Eulogy for Dr. Aardsma's mother, Margaret Anne Aardsma READ the full newsletter and show notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_December_2023.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

Israel- A Nation Robbed of its History

[Season 2, Episode 4] Israel is in the headlines again. Our work at The Biblical Chronologist is necessarily intertwined with the nation of Israel in a big way. An often overlooked attack on the nation of Israel over the past century, from mainstream biblical archaeology, has resulted in near obliteration of Israel's own precious ancient history, in academia, at the present time. In the face of this onslaught, The Biblical Chronologist has, in recent decades, published one Bible/science discovery after another proving mainstream scholarship wrong and the Bible's record of ancient Israel simply true. In this episode, Steve and Jennifer go through a bullet list of these recent discoveries, showing that the modern nation of Israel may legitimately take strength and courage in the knowledge that God indeed worked miracles to bring their nation into existence over four and a half thousand years ago. On this episode we also discuss: -"Quote of Note" by Sir Winston Churchill -Truth in Time ministry update (including music by the Hall family!) -Anti-Aging Vitamins update -Helen's View: Helen shares an article Gerald wrote, as a high school student, about his faith in the Word of God. READ the full newsletter and show notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_November_2023.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

Manna Discovery, Part 2 / Apologetics Resources and more

[Season 2, Episode 3] Following last month’s introduction of the manna discovery, we discuss more of the specific details of manna which are pointed out by the biblical text. Discussion points include the melting point of manna, the taste of manna, how it was gathered and used, how it kept the Israelites from starvation, and much more. As a result of the manna discovery, the tables have now sharply turned in the halls of academia. Although it does take “big ships” a long time to turn around, things are never going to be the same. Quoting from the dedication of the manna book: “To all who would deny the historical accuracy of the biblical Exodus narrative. Checkmate.” On this episode we also discuss: -Research Update: The Location of Mount Hor -"Quote of Note" from a young lady struggling with the validity of the Christian faith. -Truth in Time ministry update -Anti-Aging Vitamins update -Helen's View and more... READ the full newsletter and show notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_October_2023.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

Introducing the Manna Discovery

[Season 2, Episode 2] On today's podcast the Manna discovery is publicly presented for the first time. Our lively discussion brings to light many aspects of the manna discovery which are found in the new book, Bread from Heaven: the Manna Mystery Solved. The physical substance of manna, described in the ancient Old Testament, caused the Israelites to ask the question, “What is it?” The answer to this question has been a mystery for over four-and-a-half thousand years. Some have claimed that manna was secreted by insects. Others have relegated the manna account to a purely mythological category. Still others say that manna was purely miraculous, and it is not a physical substance that can be investigated. Manna is a mystery no longer. Using the data set provided by the biblical text, Dr. Gerald Aardsma is the first person to ever answer the ancient question, “What is it?” We can now understand not only what manna was, but also how it was produced, why it was absent on the Sabbath, and much more. Understanding manna production in the wilderness enables us to produce manna today. Now we can experience manna firsthand: how it looks, feels, smells, tastes, and behaves in different environments. The biblical account is simply historical. READ the full newsletter and show notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_September_2023.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

Interview with Dr. Gerald Aardsma- Finding Noah's Flood in the Real World (and Other Topics)

[Season 2, Episode 1] -Jennifer interviews Dr. Aardsma (her father) on a variety of topics, centering on a comprehensive, scientific defense of the Genesis/Exodus record of ancient history. How do we know these things truly happened in the real world? Is Noah's Flood responsible for everything we see in geology? If Noah's Flood happened at 3520 BC, why do secular scientists not see this? These questions are discussed in the interview from Dr. Aardsma's unique perspective, as well as a number of other related topics. -Quotes of Note from the Interview: "The true Mount Sinai would never have been located if you don't get the chronology right, partly because we have this idea in our heads that whatever happens biblically has to... have an extraordinary appearance. You know, surely God would make it to be better than Hollywood." "Is there a signature of the Flood present in this sedimentary core from Elk Lake, or not?" -Give-aways and a special sale in celebration of our first year of podcasting. Use the link below to access these items. READ the full newsletter and show notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_August_2023.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

Season 1

Location of the Biblical Rephidim, part 2

[Season 1, Episode 12] READ the full newsletter and show notes and view images online. SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list. In this final episode of season 1, Steve and Jennifer discuss part 2 on the location of the biblical Rephidim, continuing to show how Be'er Resisim matches so closely to the biblical account, and showing that the evidence for the "missing millennium" continues to build. Another topic discussed is new developments in the research with the discovery of the anti-aging vitamins. Also, Helen interviews her son Caleb in a very interesting and personal discussion of Dr. Aardsma's 11 years dealing with his auto-immune disease. -Discussion: Location of the Biblical Rephidim, part 2, "Water from the rock... in Horeb?" -Research Update: The Location of Marah -Quote of Note: "Truth is very fruitful..." -Aging 101: Current Research Updates -Helen's View: Helen interviews her son Caleb Contact us.

Location of the Biblical Rephidim

[Season 1, Episode 11] READ The BC Messenger and view images online. SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list. It's gardening season! Planting seeds in the earth reminds us of all the good fruit that can come forth from a small seed. As Christians, we are laboring to plant seeds of truth wherever God has called us, trusting Him to continue to bring forth a great harvest in His time. Don't forget that a seed of truth is alive and it is powerful, no matter how insignificant, inert (or even crazy) it may seem when it is planted. Discussion: Location of the Biblical Rephidim. Dr. Aardsma has recently identified the archaeological site that is the biblical Rephidim (a significant stop in the Israelites’ journey en route from Egypt to Sinai). In this place, Israel fought the Amalekites in the wilderness. When Moses held up his hands during the battle, Israel prevailed. Also at Rephidim, Moses struck a rock and water came forth for the very thirsty Israelites.Join us for a lively discussion, as we examine the biblical account in light of the location and archaeological finds at Be'er Resisim. Featured Video: Location of the True Mount Sinai. In this brand new video, Steve discusses several biblical "tests" that identify Mt. Yeroham as the true Mt. Sinai. Featured Product: Time Charts from The Biblical Chronologist. Reap the benefits of decades of research! By placing biblical and secular history side by side, with each event at its proper date, these time charts enable you to see the proper harmonization of biblical and secular histories at a glance. Aging 101: In this segment we focus on all that is currently known about aging through Dr. Aardsma's decades of research, which has culminated in the discovery of the anti-aging vitamins. Today's lesson: Lesson 6: The example of Vitamin B3 and Pellagra. I've Got Questions: "Is it right for the Christian to desire to live longer by supplementing the anti-aging vitamins? Isn't this a vain and worldly pursuit?" Quote of Note: "If you're drowning and a boat comes along...." Helen's View: article from the Prime Life Times Contact us.

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