Get Started in Greek With These Three Textbooks

Get Started in Greek With These Three Textbooks

Author: Greek for the Week December 26, 2019 Duration: 12:11

Is Greek something you want to begin studying in 2020? One of these three texts books can help you. Chris gives his favorite three textbooks to start learning the language of the New Testament.


Greek for the Week is hosted by Rev. Chris Palmer, who believes the original language of the New Testament holds unique keys for modern faith. This isn't a dry academic lecture; it's a weekly exploration where a single Greek word or phrase from a biblical verse becomes a doorway to deeper understanding. Chris analyzes the text, unpacking nuances and context often lost in translation, to reveal practical insight you can apply to daily life. Each episode focuses on a specific passage, examining the grammar, cultural backdrop, and theological weight carried by the original words. You'll discover how a deeper look at the language can transform a familiar scripture into a fresh source of wisdom and encouragement. Whether you're a longtime student of the Bible or simply curious about what might be hiding beneath the surface of your favorite verses, this podcast offers a thoughtful, accessible guide. The goal is to make the richness of biblical Greek approachable for everyone, building both knowledge and a more resonant, personal connection to the scripture. Tune in to hear how ancient words can speak directly to contemporary questions, struggles, and moments of joy.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 68

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Podcast Episodes
Put on the Sandals of Peace (Ephesians 6:15) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:52
In Ephesians 6:15, we are told that peace is like the sandal of a Roman soldier that enabled the solider to stand his ground. The phrase "having put on" (hypodesamenoi) is found in the middle voice and indicates the part…
Righteous Living = Persecution (Matthew 5:10) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:10
In Matthew 5:10 it says Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake. The word “righteousness” here is dikaiosynes. Here it means a whole life that is oriented toward God. It is set against the establishme…
The Beatitudes part 3 - Those Who Mourn (Matthew 5:4) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:43
In Matthew 5:4, Jesus says, “blessed” (well off) are those who mourn. The Greek word for “mourn” here is “penthountes” which means passionate grief that leads to action. It entails weeping over sin, being saddened by the…
The Beatitudes part 2 - Poor In Spirit (Matthew 5:3) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:11
Being "poor in spirit,” as in Matthew 5:3, means feeling our need for God and reaching out to himwith the total trust that he alone can supply what we lack. This term “poor in spirit” (ptochoi to pneumati) comes from Ps.…
The Beatitudes part 1 (Matthew 5:3-11) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:06
In Matthew 5:3-11, we find the Beatitudes. The beatitudes display the attitude of a true disciple of Jesus, one who has chosen the way of the Kingdom over the way of the world. A disciple who practices this will be “maka…
Watch Out for Hazards! (Philippians 3:2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:46
As believers, we should endeavor to partner with the Holy Spirit so that he can point out potential hazards along the way. This is so essential to our victory as Christians that God commands us to do this in a very stron…
Pray For Those Beyond Your Closest Few (Romans 1:9-10) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:23
When you pray, are you interceding on the behalf of just your closest and favorite people or are you fervently praying for others outside of your social sphere as God leads? In Romans 1:9-10 Paul said that he prayed for…
Pray Accurately with the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:26) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:30
Do you want to pray accurately? Let the Holy Spirit help you! In Romans 8:26, we are told that the Spirit “intercedes” for us. The Greek word for intercedes is “hyperentynchanei.” It means “to hit a target really well.”…
Don't Complain About God's Moral Standards (Jude 16) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:31
In Jude 16, God’s Word calls those who complain against his moral Law “malcontnets.” Here the Greek word is mempsimoiroi. This word actually describes a character that appeared in Greek comedies, known as “the Grumbler”…
Welcome Christians with Different Opinions (Romans 15:7) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:05
What do you do when other Christians in your same fellowship have different convictions about certain things that aren’t forbidden or condoned in Scripture, such as dietary issues and traditions? Romans 15:7 tells us tha…