Bible Mysteries

In Episode 268 of the Bible Mysteries Podcast, Scott Mitchell is joined once again by our friend and brother in Christ, Jeff Dodson, for a focused discussion on biblical wisdom and its meaning in the Old Testament.

This episode continues the broader study of the foundational elements of faith—worship, knowledge, wisdom, and prayer—with special attention given to wisdom as revealed through the Hebrew language. Jeff explains the Hebrew word chokmah and contrasts God-given wisdom with human reasoning, showing how Scripture consistently ties wisdom to the heart and to the fear of the Lord.

Scott and Jeff also discuss the importance of studying ancient Hebrew rather than modern forms, the role of historical Jewish writings in understanding language and culture, and why Scripture cautions against confusing knowledge with wisdom. The conversation emphasizes that true wisdom is shaped through reverence for God, obedience to His Word, and a willingness to walk the old paths rather than follow modern distractions.

Listeners will also hear insights into hidden literary structures in Scripture, including Hebrew acrostics found in passages such as Proverbs 31 and Psalm 119, revealing intentional design and order embedded within God’s Word.

This episode offers encouragement for believers seeking clarity, discernment, and spiritual maturity in an age of constant information and distraction.

Key Scriptures referenced include:

Proverbs 1:7, Psalm 90:12, Psalm 119, Proverbs 31

Topics covered include:

The Hebrew meaning of wisdom (chokmah)

Wisdom versus human cleverness

Why the fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom

Ancient Hebrew and biblical interpretation

Hidden acrostic structures in Scripture

Technology, culture, and their effect on discernment

Building a stable spiritual foundation rooted in God’s Word

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episode Summary

In Mystery Mailbag 18, Scott Mitchell responds to a wide range of thoughtful listener questions covering doctrine, Scripture, ministry challenges, and biblical interpretation. From church fellowship and the lineage of Christ to eternal security, spiritual conflict, and end-times questions, this episode reflects the depth and seriousness of the questions being raised by listeners seeking biblical clarity.

Questions Addressed in This Episode


Finding a Bible-centered church
Lance B. asks about churches in the Dallas–Fort Worth area that align with the teachings of Bible Mysteries and shares how the podcast has renewed his interest in Scripture.


Jesus’ Davidic lineage
Lauren B. raises an important theological question regarding Jesus’ connection to King David, particularly through Mary rather than Joseph.


Lot’s wife and Genesis 19
Felix Q. reflects on Lot’s wife and her decision to look back, prompting discussion about obedience, judgment, and biblical silence on motivation.


Conflict and opposition in ministry
Steven and Sabrina R. ask how to handle difficult individuals within ministry settings and whether such challenges should be viewed as spiritual warfare.


The eternal Word and the future state of creation
Ralph K. questions whether the Word of God is eternally preserved and whether another fall could occur in heaven. Scott addresses these concerns from a biblical standpoint.


The apostles and the tribes of Israel
J.H. asks whether each apostle corresponds to one of the twelve tribes of Israel and inquires about a specific book related to biblical themes.

Scott responds to each question with Scripture-based insight, theological clarity, and practical wisdom, encouraging continued study and discernment.

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Psalm 139 is often cited to affirm God’s intimate knowledge of life in the womb, and Scripture fully supports that truth. Yet the language of this Psalm points to something deeper—something the text itself invites us to examine more carefully.

In this Bible study, the phrase “curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth” is examined in light of Scripture, not tradition. The Bible consistently uses the lower parts of the earth to describe the realm of death, not the womb. When Scripture is allowed to interpret Scripture, Psalm 139 emerges as a prophetic picture of Christ’s descent, His resurrection, and the forming of His body—the Church.

Key Hebrew terms such as substance, curiously wrought, and yet being unperfect reveal a work of divine power and careful construction. The Psalm speaks of members written in God’s book before they were manifested, aligning with New Testament teaching on the body of Christ and the Book of Life.

This study connects Psalm 139 with passages from Ephesians, Corinthians, Philippians, and Revelation to show how believers are joined together through the resurrection power of Christ. The Church is not an afterthought, nor a loose assembly, but a body formed through the faith of the operation of God.

Psalm 139 does more than describe God’s knowledge—it declares His purpose.

Key Scriptures (KJV):

Psalm 139:1–24;

Psalm 139:13–16

Ephesians 4:7–10

1 Corinthians 12:13–27

Philippians 3:21

2 Corinthians 5:1–9

Revelation 20:12, 15

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Earth, Wind & Fire’s 1979 song In the Stone was never written to teach the Bible. Yet its lyrics echo truths that Scripture has already established—truths about love, light, strength, and permanence. God often leaves His mark where men never intend to place it. In this episode, Scott Mitchell examines the lyrics of In the Stone through the Word of God and shows how biblical truth is fixed, unchanging, and written in the stone—Jesus Christ, the chief cornerstone.

Key Scriptures (KJV) 

Psalm 118:21–24

1 John 4:7–11

1 Thessalonians 4:16–17

John 14:6–7

Matthew 21:42–44

John 1:1–4

John 1:9–13

Ephesians 6:10–13

Daniel 2:34–35

1 Corinthians 10:1–4

Hebrews 13:5–6

Matthew 28:20

Daniel 2:44–45

Exodus 12:12

Exodus 3:13–14

All Scripture quotations are from the King James Version.
Word Study: “Stone”

Hebrew: אֶבֶן (eben) — “stone”
Meaning includes:

Common stone, precious stone, memorial stone

Tool, weapon, weight, or plummet

Sacred marker of God’s help and presence

Contained in eben are two words:

אָב (ab) — Father

בֵּן (ben) — Son

Father and Son are found in the word “stone.”
Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone, and He and the Father are one.
Song Focus

“In the Stone”
Written by Allee Willis, David Foster, Maurice White
Lyrics examined in light of Scripture include:

“Love is written in the stone”

“Truth is written in the stone”

“The light is shining”

“Strength is written in the stone”

“Never you’ll be alone”

Though written as a dance song, its words echo biblical truths about Christ as:

The Light of the world

The Rock of salvation

The Cornerstone rejected and exalted

The One who never leaves His people

Teaching Highlights

Truth is not shaped by culture—it is fixed by God.

Jesus is the stone the builders rejected, now the cornerstone.

The Light that shines is not philosophy—it is Christ.

Strength comes from the Lord, not self.

God’s promises are permanent and unchanging.

Daniel’s stone cut without hands points to Christ’s coming Kingdom.

No one stands neutral before the Stone—you either stand on Him or fall against Him.

Music Link

Listen to In the Stone by Earth, Wind & Fire on Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/us/album/in-the-stone/523223720?i=523223721
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Conclusion 

Earth, Wind & Fire did not set out to teach Scripture. But God does not need permission to leave His fingerprint on human creativity. The song In the Stone speaks of love, truth, light, strength, and permanence—realities that belong fully to Jesus Christ.
Christ is the Stone.

He is the Cornerstone.

He is the Rock of salvation.

Truth does not change.

Truth does not bend.

Truth is written in the stone. in the Stone: Christ the Cornerstone

Read the companion Blog: In the Stone: Christ the Cornerstone

https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/post/written-in-the-stone-christ-the-cornerstone
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Lesson Focus

Psalm 75 contains a statement that changes the entire timeline of judgment:
“When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.” (Psalm 75:2 KJV)

God does not begin judgment until He first “receives the congregation.” This lesson examines what that phrase means through Hebrew word study, Old Testament patterns, and New Testament doctrine—showing that Scripture consistently places the gathering of the Body of Christ before the outpouring of God’s wrath.

Key Scriptures (KJV) 

Psalm 75:1–10

Genesis 1:14–16

Genesis 18:14

Exodus 23:15

Exodus 29:44

Genesis 5:24

Isaiah 26:20–21

1 Thessalonians 1:10

Romans 5:8–9

2 Corinthians 12:2–4

1 Thessalonians 4:13–18

1 Peter 1:4–9

Revelation 12:13–17

Revelation 7:9–14

Word Studies

Congregation – מוֹעֵד / מוֹעָדָה (moed / moadah)
Meaning:

Appointed time

Fixed season

Assembly

Solemn feast

Set gathering

First appears in Genesis 1:14 referring to God’s appointed seasons. It is later used for feast days and divine appointments between God and His people.
Receive – לָקַח (laqach)

Meaning:

To take

To carry away

To seize

To receive

To take up

Used of Enoch in Genesis 5:24—God “took” him before judgment came on the world.
Teaching Points

1. Judgment Waits for the Congregation

Psalm 75 shows a clear order:

God receives the congregation

Then He judges uprightly

Then the wicked are cut off

Then the righteous are exalted

Judgment does not begin until the congregation is taken.
2. God Works by Appointed Times

The word “moed” ties God’s actions to fixed divine appointments:

Creation (Genesis 1:14)

Abraham (Genesis 18:14)

Israel’s feasts (Exodus 23:15)

God’s dwelling with His people (Exodus 29:44)

The gathering of the Body of Christ will also occur at an appointed time.
3. Taken Before Wrath

Enoch was taken before the flood

Believers are delivered from wrath (1 Thessalonians 1:10; Romans 5:9)

God hides His people until indignation passes (Isaiah 26:20–21)

The pattern is removal before judgment, not survival through it.
4. Paul Defines the Gathering

1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 describes the catching away of the Body of Christ:

Dead in Christ rise first

Living believers are caught up

All meet the Lord in the air

This is meant for comfort

There is no comfort in enduring God’s wrath.
5. The Church and Israel Are Not the Same

The Church has a heavenly inheritance (1 Peter 1:4)

Israel faces Jacob’s trouble on earth

Revelation shows Israel on earth while a great multitude is already in heaven

God does not mix programs or promises

Distinctions That Must Be Kept

Rapture ≠ Second Coming

Church ≠ Israel

Grace program ≠ Kingdom program

Salvation now ≠ Endurance later

Rightly dividing the word of truth keeps these from being confused.
Core Message

Psalm 75 is not vague. It gives sequence:

God receives His congregation

Then judgment begins

This matches:

Enoch’s removal before the flood

Isaiah’s promise of hiding before wrath

Paul’s teaching of being caught up

Deliverance from wrath, not through it

Closing Truth 

Salvation is already finished at the cross.
The Body of Christ is not appointed to wrath.
God will receive His congregation before judgment begins.
We return with Christ to reign with Him in glory.
That is not tradition.

That is the pattern of Scripture.

Read the Companion Blog:

Receive the Congregation: A Hidden Rapture Pattern in Psalm 75  https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/post/receive-the-congregation-a-hidden-rapture-pattern-in-psalm-75

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