He Believed explores the grand story of Scripture, centered on the Jewish Messiah, Jesus, and the promise God made to Abraham to bless all nations. Reading through a post-supersessionist lens, this podcast affirms that God’s covenant with Israel is irrevocable and that we are grafted into that ongoing story by faith. Hosted by Dennis Toll, it invites listeners to read the Bible with greater clarity, joy, and devotion to the Lord.
HeBelieved - The Story of Scripture
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He Believed explores the grand story of Scripture, centered on the Jewish Messiah, Jesus, and the promise God made to Abraham to bless all nations. Reading through a post-supersessionist lens, this podcast affirms that God’s covenant with Israel is irrevocable and that we are grafted into that ongoing story by faith. Hosted by Dennis Toll, it invites listeners to read the Bible with greater clarity, joy, and devotion to the Lord.
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June 26, 2026
Oh Jew, Oh Gentile, Why? - with Kay Bascom
<p>In this episode of He Believed, Levi and Dennis sit down with author Kay Bascom to explore the profound questions raised in her book, Oh Jew, Oh Gentile, Why? We dive deep into the historical, theological, and biblical relationship between the modern Gentile church and God’s chosen people, Israel.</p><p>How should modern Christians understand their connection to Israel? What are the implications for the church today? Join us as we unpack these complex themes, bridge the gap between Jewish roots and Gentile faith, and discuss the broader theological insights from today's top scholars on the subject.</p><p><strong>Resources & Books Mentioned in this Episode:</strong></p><p>If you want to dig deeper into the topics we covered today, be sure to check out the books mentioned in the interview:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://a.co/d/0hhUhria" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Oh Jew, Oh Gentile, Why?</strong></a><strong> </strong><strong> by Kay Bascom</strong></p></li><li><p><a href="https://a.co/d/0iGSSVeO" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Gerald McDermott</strong></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://a.co/d/09qKfbaR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Jennifer Rosner</strong></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://a.co/d/036Jt0bP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>W.J. Ouweneel</strong></a></p></li></ul><p></p>
June 9, 2026
One Big Theme?
<p>Welcome back to the HeBelieved podcast with Levi Bailey and Dennis Toll! Following up on our deep dive into the different book orders of the Hebrew Bible, this episode explores the profound meaning hidden within its macrostructure. By examining the "seams" at the beginning and end of major biblical sections, we uncover a massive, overarching narrative that anchors the entire Story of God: Exile and Return. </p><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>The Structure of Exile:</strong> Drawing on the <a href="https://etsjets.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/files_JETS-PDFs_57_57-3_JETS_57-3_501-12_Koorevaar.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">work of Dr. Hendrik Koorevaar</a>, we look at how the Hebrew canon frames the biblical story, starting with humanity's initial arrival and subsequent exile from the Garden of Eden in Genesis, and ending the historical core with Israel's exile from the Land in 2 Kings. </p></li><li><p><strong>Thematic Book Orders:</strong> We unpack how the Talmudic ordering of the Prophets and Writings emphasizes this pattern. The Prophets begin with Jeremiah's focus on Babylonian disaster, while the Writings move from Ruth's voluntary exile to the final decree in 2 Chronicles calling God's people to "go up" and return. </p></li><li><p><strong>Our Current Exile:</strong> We bridge this Hebrew Bible theme to the New Testament, exploring how modern followers of Jesus live in the "already-not-yet" Kingdom. Just as biblical Israel experienced physical exile, believers today navigate a spiritual exile in a world that opposes the Kingdom, waiting for the ultimate "Return"—the fullness of Christ's reign and the restoration of a new Eden. </p></li></ul>
May 6, 2026
Canon to the Left of Us – The Order of the Biblical Books (Part One)
<p>In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of the Hebrew Bible's ordering of books. Does the order of the books actually matter? We discuss why we must study the text itself—not just the historical events—to uncover the Bible's deep, interpretive meaning. We compare the familiar English order of the Old Testament with the traditional Hebrew Masoretic and Talmudic orders, showing how the arrangement of these books is a story all on its own. This is part one of a two-part series on how the structure of Scripture highlights grand themes like exile, return, destruction, and consolation.</p><p><strong>What We Explore:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>The Text Over the Event:</strong> Why reading the specific literary cues of the text is far more important than just knowing the general events.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Power of Repetition:</strong> How repeated words—like the shared deception of "feeling" in the stories of Jacob and Rachel, or the contrast of "good and evil" from Genesis to Joseph—reveal deeper truths in the bigger story.</p></li><li><p><strong>The English vs. Hebrew Canon:</strong> Contrasting our standard Western Old Testament layout (which ends with Malachi's heavy warning) with the three-part Hebrew Bible structure (Law, Prophets, Writings) that Jesus referenced.</p></li><li><p><strong>From Abel to Zechariah:</strong> How Jesus's own words in Luke 11 point to Chronicles being the intended final book of the Hebrew Bible.</p></li><li><p><strong>Thematic Brilliance:</strong> A look at the Talmudic order (Baba Batra 14b), which organizes books for profound thematic reasons rather than strict chronology, intentionally placing books by themes at the seams.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><p><a href="https://hebelieved.com/media/HeBelieved_Hebrew_Bible_Canonical_Books_Chart.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Hebrew Bible Canonical Books Chart</a></p>
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