How Greek and Deep Study Can Transform Your Faith and Your Pastor's Ministry with Tim Murray

Exploring the Language of Scripture

In 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 with Scripture, slow us down for richer understanding, and even affirm the reliability of our Bible translations. They explore the value of theological education and the unique role of pastor-scholars in bridging the worlds of academia and the church.

Whether you’re a pastor, a student of the Bible, or simply someone wanting to support your pastor’s growth, this episode offers practical insights for anyone seeking to engage more deeply with Scripture. Join us for an inspiring conversation about the life-changing power of studying Greek and the rewards of lifelong learning in faith.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:58 Meet Tim Murray
03:04 Tim’s Journey with Greek and Hebrew
08:32 How Greek Enriches Scripture Understanding
12:23 The Role of Biblical Languages in Ministry
18:03 How Greek Affirms Our Translations' Reliability
20:08 Greek's Influence on Pastoral Life
23:51 Why Biblical Languages are Essential
26:05 What is a Pastor-Scholar?
29:47 Why Pastor-Scholars Matter
35:35 Rewards of Being a Pastor-Scholar
39:56 Practical Takeaways for Everyday Readers of Scripture
Music Credits:
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Podcast Keywords:
biblical languages, New Testament, Old Testament, Christ, bible study, Relationship with God, learn biblical languages, Biblical Theology, Christianity, Covenants, New covenant, old covenant, language acquisition, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew.

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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Meet Tim Murray (00:01:58)

3. Tim’s Journey with Greek and Hebrew (00:03:04)

4. How Greek Enriches Scripture Understanding (00:08:32)

5. The Role of Biblical Languages in Ministry (00:12:23)

6. How Greek Affirms Our Translations' Reliability (00:18:03)

7. Greek's Influence on Pastoral Life (00:20:08)

8. Why Biblical Languages are Essential (00:23:51)

9. What is a Pastor-Scholar? (00:26:05)

10. Why Pastor-Scholars Matter (00:29:47)

11. Rewards of Being a Pastor-Scholar (00:35:35)

12. Practical Takeaways for Everyday Readers of Scripture (00:39:56)