In 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 Greek accessible to students in Ethiopia and the transformative power of deep biblical exegesis. The conversation delves into the themes of compassion, love, and unity found in Philippians 2, emphasizing their relevance and application in everyday life.
Tune in to discover how the study of Greek opens up scripture and how understanding these biblical themes can lead to a more authentic expression of Christ's mindset.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:48 Introducing Andreas Bruun
03:12 Answering God's Call: Teaching New Testament in Ethiopia
08:58 Navigating Differences: Strategies for Teaching Greek in Ethiopia
13:34 The Purpose of Exegesis: Making Scripture Accessible
16:13 The Pleasure of Knowing Greek
18:05 Understanding Greek Nuances: Beyond Literal Translation
21:50 Deepening Understanding with Greek Insights
24:54 Understanding a Godly Lifestyle through Greek
27:32 Exploring Compassion and Unity in Philippians 2
34:59 Transformative Faith: Embracing the Mind of Christ
41:40 From Study to Everyday Life with Christ

Don’t miss our next episode: where we will explore the usefulness of textual criticism for the Christian life, with a special focus on the New Testament.


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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.