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'Foundations' is about filling in the gaps with the information most people miss or are unaware of. The truth is that over time words, definitions and culture changes in dramatic ways and applying present day understanding and meanings to words, phrases and events, can lead to very different conclusions. By learning about the Jewish and Hebrew culture that the Bible was set in and the environment, traditions and understandings of the people whom God chose to write down His Word, we can gain a bigger, deeper and richer understanding of God's Word that we love so much. For more great Christian radio from Australia, visit Vision Christian Radio online for more great content at www.vision.org.au.

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    Yom Kippur - Part 1 - 1 October 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 9:36


    Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement in the Hebrew Calendar. It's one of the mandatory Feasts of the Lord that God said His people were to observe every year. It's also the most solemn and serious day of the year for the Jewish people. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How Can God Forget Our Sins? - Part 2 - 30 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 10:23


    On Foundations today we'll keep looking at the idea that God can forget our sins, even though we know God doesn't have a bad memory and nothing is impossible for Him.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How Can God Forget Our Sins? - Part 1 - 29 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 9:43


    We love the idea that when God forgives us of our sins that He doesn't remember them anymore. After all, who wants to be reminded of every terrible thing they've ever said, done or thought! But, if God knows everything, how can He forget what we've done? Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Abraham the Friend of God - 26 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 10:53


    Can you imagine what it must have been like for Abraham to be known as the ’friend of God’? That’s what we’ll be learning about today on Foundations.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How Praise Is Linked to Victory in Hebrews - 25 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 10:17


    On our program today, we're going to look at how praise is actually linked to victory, in the Hebrew language. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rosh Hashana - Part 3 - 24 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 10:35


    We're going to wrap up our time learning about Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year in our program today. We've learned that the feature of trumpet blasts are all focused on the hearts of the people and their expectation of the coming of their king, and we'll see clearly today how Jesus is their expected coming King. Jesus is the fulfilment of the Feast of Trumpets. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rosh Hashana - Part 2 - 23 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 10:02


    In our feature program today on Foundations we'll continue learning about the holiday of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year also known as the Feast of Trumpets. The trumpet blasts have varying sounds and they all symbolise important aspects of the people toward their king and today we'll begin learning more about the expectations of their coming king. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rosh Hashana - Part 1 - 22 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 10:11


    Rosh Hashana is the Jewish New Year, the start of the new year in the Hebrew Calendar. It's also known as the Feast of Trumpets because trumpets feature so heavily in the annual celebration. In todays' program we'll get some background into the significance of the various different trumpet blasts that are sounded during this holiday.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Doors & Ear Piercings - Part 3 - 19 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 10:51


    We learn pretty quickly that everything in the Bible, no matter how day to day or mundane, has significance to help us understand important spiritual lessons. That's our focus today when we wrap up our conversation about the ear piercing of slaves and possibly, why it had to be done against a wooden door.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Doors & Ear Piercings - Part 2 - 18 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 10:25


    We'll continue our conversations about the practice of piercing the earlobes of slaves who decide they want to remain with their masters rather than being set free. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Doors & Ear Piercings - Part 1 - 17 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 10:17


    On Foundations today we're going to begin looking into the ancient practice of piercing the earlobe of a slave. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Untranslatable Word That Has Huge Meaning - Part 2 - 16 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 10:22


    Last time we looked at a peculiar word in the ancient Hebrew text of the Bible, that is actually untranslatable and we're going to continue the conversation to see if we can discover what it means.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Untranslatable Word That Has Huge Meaning - Part 1 - 15 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 10:36


    Have you ever read a word in the Bible you didn't understand and simply skip over it? That's pretty normal really, but what do you do about a word that's untranslatable and so is dropped from the Bible altogether? We're going to look at such a word today on Foundations.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Shema - Part 10 - Love Your Neighbour as Yourself - 12 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 10:44


    Today on Foundations we'll wrap up our time studying Shema, the command that has become a prayer for the Jewish people all around the world, and see how loving God can't help but result in loving others as much as we love and regard ourselves. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Shema - Part 9 - Love Your Neighbour as Yourself - 11 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 10:43


    The Shema was a command given to the ancient Hebrews by Moses, and Jesus recited Shema in His ministry as well. He also said that in loving God supremely, it would extend out to love others as well. That's our focus today on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Shema - Part 8 - Soul - 10 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 10:52


    We're going to continue to learn about what the soul is, as used in Shema, the ancient command given to the Hebrews by Moses.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Shema - Part 7 - Soul - 9 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 10:08


    On Foundations, we've been learning about Shema, both a command and a prayer used by Jewish people all over the world, a command that reaches deep into their souls. But what is the soul? That's what we'll be looking at in this program.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Shema - Part 6 - Love - 8 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 10:51


    Shema - Part 6 - LoveYour support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Shema - Part 5 - Love - 5 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 10:19


    The word Love is bandied about in our everyday lives, used to describe our favourite ice cream, celebrity as well as our children and spouses. The same word we use to say we love God. The word love is much deeper than that, and that's what we'll be looking at on Foundations.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Shema - Part 4 - One - 4 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 10:29


    As with the word hear, the word one is much deeper than we first think. We'll continue learning about the word one, in Shema, on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Shema - Part 3 - One - 3 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 10:29


    We're in a short series about Shema on Foundations, and today we'll be learning about the meaning of the word 'one', because Shema tells us that God is one. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Shema - Part 2 - Hear - 2 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 10:45


    We're continuing to learn about Shema on foundations, digging deeper into the meaning of the word hear.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Shema - Part 1 - Hear - 1 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 9:53


    The Shema has become a prayer to all Jewish people around the world. God called His people to hear what He said, but does hear really mean hear?Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What Does the Word ‘hebrew' Mean? - 29 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 10:36


    We know that the Jewish people are known as the Hebrews, but what is a Hebrew? What does that word even mean? That's what we'll be looking at today on Foundations.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cracked Pots - Part 2 - 28 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 11:52


    We began a conversation last time regarding human beings being cracked pots, broken because of sin. Fortunately for us, our God specialises in repairing cracked pots and it's a good thing to remind ourselves that He and He alone deserves the glory for every life He rescues and restores.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cracked Pots - Part 1 - 27 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 10:32


    Usually referring to someone as a crackpot, means you think they're crazy, but the Bible talks about human beings as earthen vessels, pots made of clay from God's hand of creation. Because of sin we're broken???kind of like cracked pots. That the topic of conversation today on Foundations.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Confusing Things Jesus Said - Part 2 - 26 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 10:20


    When we read the Bible, it's easy to become confused about some things that are said, but that doesn't mean what's said is wrong. Context and culture are really important. Jesus also said some things that can be confusing and we're going to continue our previous conversation about that very thing.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Confusing Things Jesus Said - Part 1 - 25 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 10:26


    When we read through the Gospels, sometimes we can become confused about some of the things Jesus said. Usually, it’s confusion because we’re missing the cultural context. That’s what we’ll take a look at on Foundations.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Orphans - Part 2 - 22 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 10:18


    We're going to continue our conversation about orphans, and what it meant to be an orphan adopted into a Roman family during the days of the Roman Empire, and what that means for us as believers today.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Orphans - Part 1 - 21 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 10:28


    Paul described those of us who don't know Christ, especially Gentile's, as orphans, and that when we come to faith in Christ, we're adopted in the family of God and therefore, are no longer orphans. What did that mean in the ancient Roman Empire world? That's what we'll take a look at on Foundations.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Corban - Part 2 - 20 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 10:31


    Making vows is serious business as far as the Bible is concerned. Making vows to people is serious and making vows to God is even more serious and we're going to continue that conversation on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Corban - Part 1 - 19 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 10:21


    There are many ancient Middle Eastern traditions that we don't know about or understand, and one of them is the tradition of corban???making vows. That's what we'll take a look at on Foundations.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Being Sheep - Part 2 - 18 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 10:13


    Last time we looked at the curious description the Bible has of human beings being like sheep. We also have a God who is described as being our Shepherd. We’ll continue that conversation on Foundations.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Being Sheep - Part 1 - 15 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 10:21


    Nobody wants to be described as an animal, however, the Bible describes human beings as being like sheep, and with good reason. We tend to behave just like them in so many ways. We also know that sheep desperately need a shepherd to look after them. We have a God who is called the Good Shepherd and that's what we'll be learning about on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Knowing Our King. Approaching Our King - Part 2 - 14 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 10:27


    We're going to continue our conversation on knowing who our King is, and also on how we should approach our King. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Knowing Our King. Approaching Our King - Part 1 - 13 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 10:28


    There's quite a bit of confusion about not only knowing who our King is, but how we're supposed to approach our King. Because the Bible says we can come boldly to the throne of God, does that mean we can come flippantly, or casually? These are questions we'll be tackling on Foundations.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What Does 'Christ' Actually Mean? - Part 2 - 12 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 10:41


    We’re going to conclude our conversation about the meaning of the name Christ, and why it’s so significant.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What Does 'Christ' Actually Mean? - Part 1 - 11 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 10:17


    On Foundations we’re going to look at the meaning of the name ’Christ’. Too many people, Christ is Jesus’ surname, and nothing could be further from the truth. In Jewish culture, names have meaning and the name Christ, or the Hebrew equivalent, is really significant.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Importance of the Hebrew Foundations; a Final Look - 8 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 10:48


    Builders know that getting the foundation right when building a structure is vital, if the structure is to be safe and last. If the foundation is faulty, the building might collapse and harm all those in it. The same is true with our faith. It's important to get the foundation right so our faith remains strong and solid, not failing because of error. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The First Jerusalem Council: Do Gentiles Have to Become Jews to Be Saved? - 7 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 10:38


    There's always been confusion about the differences between Jews and Gentiles and the question of how they're saved. Are they saved the same way, or has God established a different means for these two distinct people groups?Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Bible: Jewish Scribes & the Dead Sea Scrolls - 6 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 10:30


    Today of Foundations we'll be taking a look at the Jewish Scriptures, the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the men who faithfully wrote down the Bible that we're blessed to have today.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Jewishness of the New Testament - 5 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 10:32


    One of the things that many Christians don't realise, is that the New Testament is actually a very Jewish book. However, it was written by Jews, to Jews, about a Jewish man who was in fact the Jewish Messiah, descendant of Jewish kings, foretold in Jewish Scriptures by Jewish prophets. That's our focus today on Foundations.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Importance of the Hebrew Foundations of Christianity - 4 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 10:17


    Most Christians consider Jews and Christianity completely separate from each other, however, all the patriarchs, kings and prophets that we hold dear were Jewish. Our Scriptures are Jewish, the Apostles were Jewish and our Messiah, Jesus, IS Jewish. That's what we'll begin exploring today on Foundations.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9th of Av - Tisha B'av - 1 August 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 10:45


    Tisha B'av is known to be the saddest day in the Jewish year as it's the anniversary of many tragedies in the history or these persecuted people. In the program today we'll look at the events that have devastated the Jewish people over the centuries that all took place on Tisha B'av ?' the 9th day of the month of Av in the Hebrew calendar. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Our Undefinable God - Part 2 - 31 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 11:03


    We'll continue our conversation on Foundations about how our God, unlike other gods and mythical deities, is beyond definition. He cannot be defined or contained with any kind of human constraints. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Our Undefinable God - Part 1 - 30 July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 9:33


    It's human to want definitive definitions about who God is and what He's like. However, the more we learn about God, the more we learn that we don't know much about Him at all. Unlike the gods of the ancient world who were defined specifically for their individual roles, our God is beyond human definition and understanding. He's too vast, too lofty and too undefinable. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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