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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2026 24:16

What would you say if someone asked you what was the Gospel? More than likely we'd say something like, "It is the 'good news' that Jesus Christ died for human sins and rose from the dead to offer eternal life to all who repent and believe." What would say if you're then asked what's the background behind the Gospel? Like me, before I got my masters in Bible History and delved into the Jewish roots of Christianity, we'd probably have no idea how to respond. But, Jesus taught the Gospel. What did those Jews in His day hear when Jesus told them of the Gospel? What did they understand? Was it something brand new or was it something they understood? In this lesson we will study the Sin Offering. Every Jew in Jesus' day knew what this offering was and what it did and what it did not do. Every Jew also knew about Yom Kippur as the day of atonement for their sin. The Sin Offering was a critical part of that day. So, were their sins atoned for? Were they forgiven? On top of that are atonement and forgiveness the same? If Jews are forgiven of their sins on Yom Kippur, a feast of the Lord, why did Jesus have to come and offer His life so our sins are forgiven? He's the Lord. He gave the Jews the appointed time of Yom Kippur. So, if the offering on Yom Kippur took care of the sins of the Jews, then become a convert to Judism. So much is not taught in the "church" today. The "church" has abandoned the historical context of the Bible and have separated itself from our Jewish roots. Few pastors know Greek or the Hebrew or the cultural aspects of Israel in Jesus' day. All they know is teaching from the New Testament without understanding that it is all Jewish and comes from the Jewish culture of Jesus' day and before and God's foundational books, the Torah. So, come and join us to understand the Sin Offering. Come and join us and understand what God says sin is and isn't. Come and join us and understand that once the Temple was destroyed in 70 A.D. the Jewish people felt they were in deep trouble without the Temple and the rituals God and ordered and designed. It was as if no Temple then no Judaism. Come and join us and grasp the foundational concepts of the Gospel that only makes sense in the Jewish culture and it comes out of God's Torah, His instruction (not law), the first five books of the Bible. If you do not study Torah, the Bible in Jesus' day, you'll not have the understanding of the Gospel of the Kingdom. You'll not get it out of the New Testament. The New Testament comes out of the Old Testament. For Jesus the only Bible He had was the Old Testament, the Hebrew Scriptures with the Torah as the foundational books of God's word; the foundational books of the Gospel. Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? (John - on the Nile at Luxor Egypt) What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Jennifer Matheny | Hesed: The Seed of the Biblical Story

TheoDisc Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 53:08

Hésed - Understanding God's relation to humanity in the Old Testament In our quest to understand the old testament scripture, we tend to look for themes around which we can plot the narrative, like tent poles that hold up the biblical story. But what if, instead of hinging our understanding on singular themes, the Old Testament could be understood as emerging from a relational seed from which the story grows and expands? Dr Jennifer Matheny has identified the Hebrew concept of hesed as that seed which enables possibilities in human relationship with God while maintaining the complex and rich nature of the Hebrew Scriptures. Her latest book, Hesed, the Seed of the Biblical Story, is the basis for this episode of TheoDisc. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES Get Jennifer's Book: HERE Find out more about Jennifer's work: HERE

The Day of Atonement - Yom Kippur - Wednesday

Redemption Church Plano Texas

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 14:29

Hosts Shelly and June Volk discuss the spiritual significance of the fall feasts of the Lord, focusing on how the Day of Atonement foreshadowed Jesus' ultimate sacrifice. Through a deep dive into Psalm 51, Exodus 34, and Hebrews 9, they explore the distinction between external animal sacrifices under the law and the internal transformation, cleansing, and freedom from sin brought through the Messiah on the cross. Key Takeaways Prophetic Appointed Times: The fall feasts of the Lord serve as prophetic previews laid out in the Hebrew Scriptures that find their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus. Shadow vs. Substance: The Old Testament sacrifices—such as the two goats on the Day of Atonement—offered temporary, external cleansing, whereas Jesus’ sacrifice provides complete, internal cleansing of the conscience. The Heart of Repentance: King David’s prayer in Psalm 51 provides a model for addressing sin, iniquity, and transgression, pointing toward the necessity of being born again. Freedom from Fallen Nature: Iniquity reflects the inherited nature of fallen humanity; true transformation comes through accepting the Messiah's atonement. Key Bible Passages & Scripture References Isaiah 62:1 – "For Zion's sake I will not keep silent..." Exodus 34:6–7 – God's character and forgiveness of iniquity, transgression, and sin. Isaiah 53 – The Prophetic Suffering Servant bearing humanity's transgressions. Psalm 51:1–13 – King David’s repentant psalm asking for a clean heart and renewed spirit. Hebrews 9:13–14 – How the blood of Messiah cleanses the conscience from dead works. 2 Corinthians 5:21 – Becoming the righteousness of God through Him who knew no sin. Support the show: https://shellyandjunevolk.com/product/partner-with-us-psalm-127-fund/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Work to Do

Foundry UMC

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 29:57

Indeed. Thank you, choir. That was wonderful, what a wonderful way to be prepared to prepare the people for me to come and share a word with you all. And thank you all for being here. My name is Reverend Scott Bostic. I'm a United Methodist pastor, and I'm currently serving beyond the local church as the deputy director of the Washington Interfaith Network, which Foundry is a part of. For those of you who don't know, the Washington Interfaith Network is a broad based, multi-race, multi-faith organization rooted in congregations and associations across Washington, D.C. Together, when members take public action, they organize their communities, hold decision makers accountable, and build power to create change across D.C. It's a joy for me to be back with you again. I say back because this is not my first time here at Foundry. I recognize many familiar faces among you. I first came here many years ago, over a decade ago, when I was serving at Asbury United Methodist Church, down at 11th and K. For a brief time this was my worshiping home, as my family worshiped here. When I was in between appointments many years ago, I've helped with weddings here, I've helped with celebrations of life, I've helped with special services during Holy Week, and other times when I've gotten a phone call from Pastor Ben or Pastor Ginger saying, hey, are you busy? It's a joy to be with you now on this Sunday morning, with an opportunity to share a word with you all from Nehemiah. So here again, beloved, these words from the book of Nehemiah, chapter six, verses eight and nine: "Then I sent to him, saying, no such things as you say have been done. You are inventing them out of your own mind. For they all wanted to frighten us, thinking their hands would drop from the work and it would not be done. But now, strengthen my hands." Will you pray with me? O God of love, speak to me. God of grace and of mercy, speak through me. God of power and of justice, speak in spite of me, that on this day, in these moments, your will would be done. Speak, O Lord, for your people are listening. Amen. I thought it might be good to start off with a confession. I'm not a huge fan of Dolly Parton's music. Country music just isn't really my thing. I do want to be clear, though, that I have deep respect for her talents as a singer, for her talents on and off screen, and for the mighty work that she has done beyond the stage and behind the microphone. So go back with me in time, if you will, to 1980. There's a movie that Dolly starred in called 9 to 5. Some of you probably just thought it was a song, but oh no, it was so much more. There was a spinoff series and a musical too, though maybe we won't talk about the musical. In this movie, Dolly was one of three legendary actresses who told the story of three frustrated, harassed, and mistreated women whose boss is described as the most sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot on the planet. Sounds familiar. Their response to this hateful person was to work behind him and in spite of him to make changes to their workplace. Now, those of you who have seen the movie know there's some other stuff going on, but we're in church, so if you want to know the rest of the story, go watch the movie. Among the changes they make in their workplace are implementing several programs that the workers love, including in-office daycare, equal pay for everyone (one of them had gotten in trouble for asking what one of their male colleagues made), flexible work hours, and a job-sharing program allowing employees to work part time. The boss didn't know they had made these changes, and when he came back he was furious, but his chairman came in and was elated because the productivity of their department had increased by 20 percent because of these changes. That got me thinking about how these changes came to be, not just in movieland but in our world, through the work of organized labor. That, after all, is what this weekend is all about. Not the unofficial end of summer, not one last trip to the beach or a last chance to wear your boat shoes for the season. It's not about the barbecues or the parties or the days off, well, actually, maybe it is about that last one. Labor Day is about celebrating how those who worked for reform in our workplace and labor laws fought to get people a weekend, time off, to end child labor and send kids to school instead of to factories. Coincidentally, my family watched the news this weekend, which is its own great labor story, about things like paid leave and family leave, unemployment benefits, and rules about hiring and firing, so many things that many of us take for granted, and maybe did until the last two years. It got me thinking about how some people said that these proposed changes, each time, were threats to the status quo which benefited them, those in power, and therefore they hurled their own threats and insults at the people who wanted to make these changes. Those in power were afraid of what might happen if people knew their worth and knew that somebody cared about that. Now, our scripture and story for today picks up in the midst of things in the story of Nehemiah. Some of you know that Nehemiah is a book that is part of the Hebrew Scriptures in the section known as the histories. It's different from some of the other books in the history section, like Esther and Ezra and First and Second Chronicles, in that it is told from the first-person perspective. Scholars call it the Nehemiah memoir, because we're hearing the story from Nehemiah's perspective, so he has moments to add his own commentary, his own personal reflections on what was happening. For those who haven't read the book, or haven't read it in a while, it opens in the first chapter with Nehemiah in Susa, the capital of the Persian Empire, serving as cupbearer to the king, who we think was Artaxerxes the First, for the history buffs in the room. Word comes from Jerusalem about the state of the walls and the troubles of his people. In response, Nehemiah prays to God, praying that God will fulfill the promises God made to Moses to uplift and care for God's people. His prayer includes an important confession, because Nehemiah knew that the people were in exile, that the walls had been destroyed for a reason, and it was because of the people's unfaithfulness. It was because of the people's actions that Jerusalem had fallen and that they were in exile in the first place. But he prays that God would receive their prayer and grant restoration to the people if they would repent and return to the Lord. That is where we get to our first lesson, before we even get to the text from Nehemiah: it starts with God and prayer, but please don't stop there. Too often people go to God and pray. We pray for ourselves, we pray for the people around us, we pray for the world, for the problems going on around us, for tragedies that we hear about, and then we stop. We don't follow up on our prayers with the response that God is calling us to take, the response that God has empowered and emboldened us to take. We, as faithful followers, have a responsibility to pray, to seek God first, and to act in response to the needs of the world around us as God is calling and leading, not as social trends would have us do, or social media influencers or politicians or even some pastors, but as God Almighty is calling us and has shown us again and again that we are called to respond through loving our neighbors, not just with warm, fuzzy feelings and sweet, kind thoughts, but with concrete, tangible actions. So Nehemiah, from his position of power at the hand of the king as cupbearer, requests and is granted permission to travel back to Jerusalem to rebuild the walls. He's given written permission so that should anyone question whether it was okay for him to do this, they would know he had the blessing of the king. The king was so moved by and behind this effort that he even provided wood from his own forests and cavalry and troops to escort Nehemiah and their resources back to Jerusalem. Jerusalem, at that point in time, had already had the temple rebuilt, that was the main thrust of the story in the Book of Ezra, and we learn early on in Nehemiah's adventures that in addition to being a faithful servant of God and a loyal servant in his position to the king, he is also wise. That wisdom would serve him well in the ways he would deal with the many challenges ahead. But humbly, Nehemiah recognizes, as he says several times, that his success, the way things were able to work out, was not because of him. It was because of God's faithfulness, because God's gracious hand was upon him. Now, as you might remember or imagine, Nehemiah showing up on the scene to rebuild the walls upset some people, especially the leaders around Jerusalem, because someone was coming to care for the people of Israel. Remember, not everyone went into exile after the fall of Jerusalem. Many remained in the land but were ruled by others. Some had already returned, as I mentioned, to rebuild the temple, as recounted in the Book of Ezra. But they still did not have a Jewish governor who was steadfast and faithful to God. Throughout the chapters leading up to chapter six, Nehemiah had faced opposition from people outside the city and from some people inside the city, not all of whom were faithful followers of God. It took some wisdom for him to navigate these different challenges in this tricky landscape, as people plotted to disrupt the work and even attack the city. Why? Because they knew the practical and symbolic meaning of the walls being rebuilt. Practically, it meant there would be a place of refuge for the people of Israel, should someone in future days come to attack or try to harm them. Now, I'm not advocating for walls in general, but in those days a walled city was a safer city, because when raiders came, people had a place of shelter and knew they would be safe. Symbolically, it marked the return of this space to being a city that was looking out for the Hebrew people. It symbolized strength and protection and care. Nehemiah's return to Jerusalem to build the walls was so zealously supported that people came together, not just in Jerusalem but from across Judah, because they believed that Nehemiah cared for them, and through him they were reminded of God's care for them. That gave them the courage to work, even though it was dangerous and upsetting to their enemies, even though it caused internal challenges for them as a people, because coming together to do the work of rebuilding the walls meant fewer people in the fields, fewer people to guard the city. And yet, in spite of all of this, Nehemiah, in his wisdom and in his seeking of God, was able to create a more caring and loving society, and they were able to get the work done. This may surprise you, but in the midst of their work there were people taking advantage of those who were less fortunate. Can you imagine that? People coming together to do work, things not going well, and somebody trying to profit off of that? It's absurd. People were troubled, wondering how they would be able to get it all done, how they would build the wall, how they would keep one another safe, how they would bring in the harvest. Let me be clear, there wasn't some fast-track, no-bid contract that went out and the wall just got built. It was the people themselves who had to come together, many of whom were not masons and builders, to rebuild the wall, to care for their own safety. Nehemiah's wisdom and God's gracious hand guided him through the internal and external challenges to complete the work he set out to do. So now we're at Nehemiah chapter six. The walls are complete, the gates are not yet built, but they've got everything they need to build them. And here come again the enemies from outside. They've seen how the people have come together to complete this work, and they know once the gates go up, they'll have problems. So enter Sanballat and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arab, and all the neighbors who were displeased when Nehemiah showed up in the first place, back in chapter four, when the wall was only half its height. They sent word to Nehemiah, saying, come, let's meet and talk about this work you're doing. Nehemiah's wisdom told him that nothing good could come from meeting with them, because they wanted him to go twenty-five miles outside the city to talk. So he responded, saying, I must focus on my work, why would I stop to come and meet with you? Three more times they sent him the same message, saying, come meet us in this deserted place outside the city so we can talk, and three more times he sent the same reply: I'm working, talk to you later. He was focused on what he needed to do. So they tried to switch it up, using a tactic that may seem familiar to some of you. They set up an information campaign to discredit Nehemiah, sharing it with anyone who would listen, that's what the open letter refers to, instead of a sealed letter there was an open letter, a town crier walking around telling everybody what was in this letter being delivered to Nehemiah. Moreover, Sanballat and his crew paid people to go into the city and pretend to be prophets, to spread rumors that Nehemiah wanted to set himself up as king. They did this even knowing that Nehemiah had received letters from the King of Persia himself approving this work. But they were troubled, because they knew Nehemiah cared about the people, and he wanted to put an end to their ability to exploit the people of Jerusalem. They thought that if they could get rid of Nehemiah, the work would falter and they could go back to doing things the way they liked. Beloved, there are people in our world today, just as then, who count on cities and communities and states having weak and ineffective leadership, on people not having the things they need to care for those under their charge. We see it all the time here in D.C., we've seen it even more in the past two years. Think back to last year's attempt to take a billion dollars out of D.C.'s balanced budget, a balanced budget, from a Congress that hasn't passed one of its own in twenty-five years. The weakness of others was what they were relying on to give them a sense of power and control, and that is at the core of most, if not all, oppressive thinking: the thinking that someone else has to be down in order for me to be up, that someone has to be of low state, dehumanized and dismissed, in order for me to feel powerful and strong. This, of course, dismisses the teachings of the Torah and of Christ, perpetuating the fear that comes with feelings of scarcity. But Nehemiah doesn't give in to his own potential for fear as these lies and falsehoods are spread about him and the work of the people. He responds flatly and plainly with the truth, and then gets back to work. Verse eight, he begins: "Then I sent to him, saying, no such things as you say have been done, you are inventing them out of your own mind, for they are all wanting to frighten us, thinking their hands will drop from the work and it will not be done." And then comes Nehemiah's prayer: "But now, strengthen my hands." The late Reverend Doctor Ralph Klein, the former dean and professor emeritus of Old Testament at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, says it might be better translated, "but in fact, I redoubled my resolve." I redoubled my resolve. Whether it was an explicit prayer by Nehemiah or an act of faith built upon his steadfast faith in the God who had brought him thus far, Nehemiah resolved, in the face of hate and oppression, threats of violence, and attempts to demean him, with resolve and fortitude. We need that kind of resolve and fortitude today, beloved, because there are gaps in the walls meant to protect us, and in some places the walls have been torn down to the ground. That means we have work to do. From the pervasive and perverse actions of gangs of federal agents, with the assistance of our own MPD, roaming through the streets of our city, attacking people based on their ethnicity, as well as those who step out to protect them, to the National Guard troops whose planned presence here until 2029 is intended to normalize something that, as a veteran, I assure you is far from normal, through fear and intimidation, to keep people from exercising their rights and looking out for their neighbors. With all that, there are gaps in the walls and we have work to do. From threats by the executive branch of our federal government to refuse to allow whoever the people of D.C. elect as their mayor to take power, to the past refusal by certain leaders to swear in members of Congress because they didn't want them to take office, to the continually unfolding attacks on our electoral process here and across our country, beloved, there are gaps in the walls and we have work to do. From the continued objectification and domestic terrorism being wrought on Black and brown communities, to the emboldened, systematic efforts to create a permanent caste system of people living in poverty without the resources they need to survive, let alone thrive, we have work to do. When people who are experiencing homelessness and those who are housing insecure can't get an ID because a couple of people in the D.C. government don't see a problem, when people can't pay their healthcare bills or their utility bills or the gas in their car or the groceries they need to feed their families, there are gaps in the walls and we have work to do. I know it can seem overwhelming, because it is overwhelming. But I know that we're not alone, that we have one another to do this work together, some working, some watching over us, like they did in chapter four of Nehemiah, some working and some caring. I know that we have wise leaders, like your pastors and so many others throughout our city, our region, our country and our world, who are not just telling us but showing us with their actions what it means to show up and care for others, and how important it is for us to continue building those muscles of care for one another, especially in these moments when the threats are not just real but at the gates and inside the city. As it says in Galatians 6:9, "let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at the harvest time if we do not give up." If we do not give up, beloved, don't give up. Paul and Nehemiah knew a thing or two about the good and necessary work they had to do. They knew a thing or two about the challenges of working in dangerous and oppressive environments. They knew a thing or two about internal and external threats to their work, and they certainly knew a thing or two about having something that God put on their hearts, that they knew, that they knew, that they had to accomplish. I think if Paul had been around in Nehemiah's time, he might have sent him a note similar to the one he sent to the church in Philippi, where he says, in chapter one, verse six, "I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it." The same is true for us today, that the one who began this great work will see it through. Paul says, "I am confident of this." Given all that he had seen, all that he knew, all that had happened around him, given the threats that were levied against him, given the fact that his very occupation and his work was illegal and punishable by death, he was confident, not pretty sure, not "I think" or "I'm hopeful," but confident that the one who began a good work in you, he said. The one who began a good work in you, choir. The one who began a good work in you, Sarah. The one who began a good work in you, and you, and all of you, and all of us, would see that work continue to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Beloved, there's trouble in our city, there's trouble in our nation, and we have work to do. And we are not alone. So may we go forth from this day with the courage and the resolve, like Nehemiah, to finish the good work that is before us. May it be so. Amen.

Valid Faith – 2 – Can I Trust the Bible?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2026 47:29

https://youtu.be/451XDwxqyfE?si=X9Sgw4V9nffqfwZ5 Follow along with us! GRAB 30 HONEST QUESTIONS 30 real questions, short/simple answers….God, science, Bible, suffering, doubt, church hurt… Grab one for yourself. Share one with your friends. Intro – Jonathan Hiesberger ME: My name is Jonathan Hiesberger. I'm from Waco, TX. Born and raised. I went to Waco High School. That's where I met Pastor. School teacher by profession, Year 23 of teaching high school SPED/Math. Pray for our teachers!! My faith is HUGELY important to me. God has done great things in my life. There have been battles. One thing I've learned through trials/struggles I NEED THE WORD OF GOD IN MY LIFE. People who haven't known me very long might be surprised -Dark times -Negative mindsets -Anxiety, Depression…-Worry, fear The only thing that sees me standing? God's Word. God's Word has sustained me through all these battles, but I have had to hold on to and not doubt God's word. Through these storms I had to learn to REALLY trust God's Word. Maybe today you might be wondering “can I really trust God's Word? We are living in an age where we are having trouble trusting the voices of authority speaking into our lives. -People no longer trust traditional institutions -Trust in media is at an all time low -AI deepfakes and content that looks real but is not. -Church leaders. People are asking: “Who can I trust?” That distrust reaches the Bible itself. DO AMERICANS TRUST THE BIBLE? -Only 36% of Americans say the Bible is accurate in the principles it teaches. –1 in 5 Americans believe the Bible was written to control or manipulate people. That is a big divide. People are asking questions like: “Has it been changed?” “Who decided what went in it?” “Was it written to control people?” People are basically asking: “Can I trust the Bible?” TRUST is a BIG ISSUE – That is why I named this message… Valid Faith Week 2: Can I Trust the Bible? Scriptures and Reliability If you have been struggling with this, you're not alone. I see many Christians who are wrestling with this topic. Social Media. It's ok to ask the questions. It's ok to engage with the evidence. After today, I believe I can show you there is a REASON for your HOPE. 1 Peter 3:15 NIV I want to give you some reasons for your hope. I want to talk to you about why God's Word is trustworthy. We know the Bible says that it is reliable The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” – Isaiah 40:8, NIV God's Word is here and it's not going anywhere The Lord said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I am watching to see that my word is fulfilled.” – Jeremiah 1:12, NIV God is active in watching over and superintending His Word. Luke 1:37, NIV: “For no word from God will ever fail.” Angel Gabriel testifies that God's word is UNFAILING. What does all this mean? God has declared that His Word is Reliable. Think of things in your life that are reliable. Whether things or people, You feel like you can put COMPLETE trust in them. God's Word is even MORE reliable. God's Word is Reliable Because of the Preserved Witness of the Early Church The scriptures we have in your New Testament – Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, the letters of the apostles including Paul Jesus words, Jesus' teachings Who witnessed these things? Those who walked with Jesus, saw His miracles, saw His death, burial, and resurrection. Apostles – trusted eyewitnesses wrote gospels and Letters – received in the churches, shared in the churches, copied, copied again They handed this collection of writings down to us and testified that it was really the writings of inspired men of God who Jesus had spoken with and spent time with. If you want to know what they witnessed, it is written in YOUR bible. They saw the early things that happened in the new testament church and they wanted you to know. God inspired them to write those things for your benefit. We can trust the Bible because of their testimony. God's Word is reliable because it is preserved in Greek manuscripts Ancient versions in different languages Quotations outside the Bible Manuscripts are simply ancient documents (papyrus, parchments) Plants/animal skins Scrolls/Books Mentioned copies before Bible original written in ancient Greek Maybe 100? Maybe 500? More than 5,800 Greek New Testament manuscripts exist. These range from small fragments to nearly complete Bibles. 5,800! They wanted to get the WORD to as many people ASAP But not everyone spoke Greek More than 18,000+ additional manuscripts exist in other ancient languages. Old Latin Aramaic Syriac Coptic Armenian Ethiopian Gothic The Early church wanted to bring the saving message to the WHOLE WORLD and we have the manuscripts to prove it. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! People liked to write about Jesus. They lived in a hostile, pagan world and were defending their faith. Writers outside the Bible provide more than one million quotations from the New Testament. 1,000,000 quotations in the years immediately following the apostles. Imagine something we hope never happens – imagine all the manuscripts disappear – all the Greek, ancient versions, etc We would still have Bible. Why? These quotations are so extensive that scholars have argued that virtually the entire New Testament could be reconstructed from them, with fewer than a dozen verses being exceptions. The New Testament Has Extraordinary Historical and Manuscript Evidence large quantity of ancient manuscripts ALSO early date of biblical manuscripts. We have manuscripts and manuscript fragments go back very close to the time of the original writings- to the life of Jesus and the apostles Compare that to other ancient writings Herodotus' History – we have 8 manuscripts 1350 years after they were written Julius Cesar's Gallic Wars – 10 documents 900 years later Tacitus' Historys and Annals – 9 manuscripts 750 years later New Testament: 5800+ manuscripts Fragment: 30-50 years after original Most of NT: 150 years after original All of NT: 250 years after original The New Testament has far greater manuscript attestation than other ancient literature. If manuscript quantity and age alone disqualified the New Testament, virtually all ancient historical writings would face the same problem. If you don't have the Bible, you don't have anything. If you doubt Jesus existed, how can you believe in Julius Ceasar? Modern scholars don't doubt that Jesus existed. We have more copies than any other ancient work. PERIOD. What about the 1 in 5 people that manipulate? BUT how do we know it hasn't changed over time? The fact there is all these manuscripts show it hasn't changed. If there was huge changed we would see it in the manuscripts If I had time I could go into detail about the very early fragments, Very early Greek copies, so autographs are even early Found in different lands from which they are written And they are the same as what is in your Bible! Not the telephone game That's not how the Bible came to you. Thousands of manuscripts received from the churches they were written to being copied Found in completely different countries and lands With the most Ancient agreeing with the later manuscripts which agree with your Bible What would it take for the Bible to have been changed? Impossible to change all the manuscripts. Geographic diversity, all the versions, quotations, manuscripts not even yet discovered Are you seeing how silly this argument is? Who decided what books to put the Bible in the first place? Canons – early church documents that point to what books were accepted and which books were not This is HUGE – we have the witness from the early church showing which books they considered trustworthy; which books to die for if Roman soldiers showed up Early Christians memorized entire books of the New Testament (Egypt and other places it was a requirement to be in the ministry) Muratorian Canon – AD 170 Perhaps oldest known list of most of books of NT List of “Accepted” books and “Rejected” books All 4, Gospels, Acts, Jude, 1 John, another epistle of John, Revelation, and epistles of Paul accepted Accepted books were written by apostles or people who knew apostles Shows us that Early Christians already had a belief about what WAS and what WAS NOT scripture. Probably written several hundred years after the apostles?? So the church can figure out how to control people, right??? Wrong! This is still when Christians were being killed for their faith They were trusting on Jesus and depending on His Word just to make it. Muratorian fragment preserved in Milan, Bibliotheca Ambrosiana, Cod. J 101 sup. EARLY CHRISTIANITY DID NOT ACCEPT OTHER BOOKS Only one NT book we don't know who author is Gospels of Peter and James, 3rd corinthians, epistle to laodocians, etc OLD TESTAMENT We have manuscripts in Hebrew and Aramaic, and also in Greek of the Old Testament. The Masoretic Text is the authoritative Hebrew and Aramaic textual tradition preserved by Jewish scribes called the Masoretes. We also have the Septuagint, which is the Greek Old Testament. Jews carefully copied and standardized the Hebrew Scriptures. Until recently, The oldest known complete copies of the Hebrew Bible go back to 900-1000 AD. Although Jews were very careful in the copies, one might still try to raise doubt. UNTIL what is arguably the greatest find in modern archaeology: The Dead Sea Scrolls Support the Reliability of the Old Testament Discovered beginning in 1947 in caves near the Dead Sea at Qumran. 3 Bedouin shepherds discovered ancient scrolls hidden in the caves. 15,000 texts, 40% of which are copies of Biblical texts There is a scholarly consensus on the age of the Dead sea scrolls Paleographical dating, Radiocarbon dating, and archaeological evidence all support a date of these writings that go as far back as the 3rd century BC. Portions of every Old Testament book except Esther were found among the Dead Sea Scrolls. What does this all mean? The scriptures found in your Bible are OLD and some of the go back to BEFORE the time of Jesus and the apostles. Before Christianity. “Many of the scrolls are practically identical with the Masoretic text, which thus takes this recension back in history to pre-Christian times” – Encyclopedia Brittanica The Hebrew text is ANCIENT. Among the discoveries was the Great Isaiah Scroll. The source dates it to approximately 125 BC. It contains essentially the complete book of Isaiah. When the Great Isaiah Scroll was compared with the later Masoretic Text: The two were found to be remarkably similar. Word for Word identical in 95% of the text 5% difference were mostly slips of the pen and spelling Isaiah is important because it foretells the birth of the Messiah (Isaiah 7) the suffering of the Messiah (Isaiah 53) and the reign of the messiah (Isaiah 9) BEFORE Jesus was born! The Dead Sea Scrolls pushed surviving Hebrew biblical manuscripts back more than 1000 years. They provide ancient witnesses to the Hebrew Scriptures and support the stability of the textual tradition. Authenticate the OT in YOUR Bible! Your Bible didnt' just show up yesterday! It is ANCIENT. It is RELIABLE. Your faith is VALID. We're talking about valid faith, believing in God's Word is VALID FAITH. God's Word is reliable for many more reasons! Unique Moral teachings Confirming scientific concepts before science itself did History and archaeology confirms it Fulfilled prophecy If we had more time we could dive in to all those things We know God's Word is Reliable because of how it changes lives! Grew up without a dad Grandma worked 16 hour doubles at the nursing home to feed us Struggled with unusual anxieties, obsessive worries Fear and insecurity and isolation BUT I read about God in His Word That began a conversation Earnestly prayed that God would be real in my life Don't wanna just read about You He brought me into contact with people of faith Started going to church That led me to an altar of repentance A place where i could connect with God I didn't have a fancy prayer I just remember praying God, would you be my Father? That night I had a encounter with God I had an encounter with my Father It started with faith, you see friends I read about Him in His Word. God gave me His Word He wanted me to know Him. He is my Father and wanted a relationship with Me. And that has changed everything. And then later when the trials came The dark nights When I lost my way And let anxiety creep And the emotions cloud my thinking and mindset And I didn't know what to do When I returned to the Word of God And REALLY believed it And REALLY applied to my life That's when Victory came!! I am not just sermonizing God's Word has GIVEN ME MY LIFE He has rescued me!! But I had to stand on the Word That's great Jonathan, but does this have to do with me? What does His Word accomplish in my life? The question what can't God's Word do in your life? Do you need wisdom? It has wisdom Do you need hope? Hope for your family Hope for your finances Hope for your relationships Comfort in the dark times A voice than can push back fear and the lies That seek to destroy you and those you love God's Word has all these things for you if you will have faith It's not just another self-help book Self-help books can claim to do all these things But the Word of God connects you to the ONE who can Fill that God-shaped hole in your soul. It connects you to biggest thing that's ever going to happen to you And that is an encounter with Jesus Christ Like the encounter an 18 year old boy from Waco Texas had one Wednesday night And a life was saved And a destiny was forever changed It starts with Valid faith We can have faith in God's Word Would you stand with me? 3 things I want you to do with this message Call To Action – How to rely on God's Word God’s Word is not just information—it is meant to transform us. 1. ABSORB Read God’s Word. Take it in. Feed on it. Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” God’s Word is spiritual food. Don’t just read it—absorb it. Hide it in your heart. Make a commitment to spend time in God’s Word every day. 2. AGREE Agreement means saying: “God, even when I don’t understand it, I choose to believe what Your Word says.” We agree with God—not with our feelings, our culture, or our limited understanding. Sometimes we want to argue with God. We want to explain why we think our way is better. But agreement brings us to a place of surrender: “Not my will, but Yours be done.” Agreement is powerful because it is part of repentance. It prepares our hearts to change. Before we can live God’s way, we must first decide that God’s way is right. We meet with God every day in prayer and confess that we want His Kingdom to Come and His will to be done in our lives. Which leads us to the last step 3. ALIGN Alignment means bringing our lives into line with God’s Word. We don’t just hear the truth—we live it. Even when we don't understand. You see, alignment becomes easier when we have already crossed the bridge of agreement. When the Bible says something like love your enemies, pray for those who despitefully use you And that makes no sense us, but you trust in God and His Word. And we submit that area of our lives to His Will, we can begin to be more like Him. Absorbing God's Word brings us direction. Agreement to God's Word prepares the heart.Alignment to God's Word changes the life. We read God's Word. We agree with God's Word. We live out God's Word. ABSORB. AGREE. ALIGN. Let God’s Word transform you. You can trust God’s Word. It has not changed—what IS changing are people's lives. He doesn't change, but He is changing us to conform to the image of His Son. Keep reading. Keep trusting. Keep growing. And as God’s Word transforms you, you will become more and more like Jesus.

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The Divine Messiah in the Tanakh

Line of Fire Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 20:28

The Hebrew Scriptures do prophesy a Messiah who is more than a man. Dr. Brown walks you through Isaiah 52, Isaiah 9, then Psalm 45 and Jeremiah 23, to see how titles like Mighty God and Elohim land on the coming king. You will also see why the Targum, Hezekiah readings, and a long modern Jewish paraphrase strain the grammar, and how the text is fulfilled when God dwells among us in the Messiah. ~~~FRONTL|NE Newsletter: https://thelineoffire.org/newsletterDonate: https://thelineoffire.org/donate-one-timeX: https://twitter.com/DrMichaelLBrownYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LFTVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmichaelbrownFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASKDrBrownWebsite: https://thelineoffire.orgRadio Broadcast from The Line of Fire Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Dig Deeper - Acts Chapter 14: The Stoning

Awake Us Now

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 7:11

In Acts 14:19- 22, Paul is stoned in the city of Lystra. Those stoning him thought he was dead; they dragged him outside the city, but the disciples gathered around Paul and he got up and he and Barnabas left for the town of Derbe. It's easy to look at this story and in a human sense say, "Well, that didn't turn out well," when actually some amazing things went on there in Lystra. In Galatians 6:17 we read Paul talking about this event saying, "from now on, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus." The leftover marks from the stoning. And 2 Corinthians 11:25 Paul tells us "…once I was pelted with stones." Yet inspite of that horrible event - 3 lives were changed (2 Timothy 1:5) - 3 people were converted to faith in Christ in the city of Lystra: A grandmother - Lois A mother - Eunice A teenager - Timothy After being stoned, believe it our not, Paul goes back to Lystra to see Timothy. Acts 16:1-2 tells us that Paul takes Timothy as his son in the faith and Timothy accompanies Paul in the following missionary journeys. Timothy becomes one of Paul's dearest friends and trusted co-workers. This all happened in a city where everything looked like it had gone wrong. What we learn: A profound lesson: often times in those places where we feel things have not worked out well, God is working behind the scenes to do things that are absolutely amazing. From these verses we get to see what happened in the spiritual realm at the stoning at Lystra that day. God was moving mightily, even though with human eyes it didn't look good. It was! God was working! As we face challenges and difficulties today, we need to be strong and courageous and take heart, because just as the Hebrew Scriptures say: "The Lord our God is with us!" Now What? Learn about God at https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE. View live or on demand: https://www.awakeusnow.com/tuesday-bible-class For the full list of videos in this series, Dig Deeper, https://www.awakeusnow.com/dig-deeper For more check out our Sunday series, God ACTS! https://www.awakeusnow.com/god-acts-then-now Join us Sundays https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service Or watch from our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@AwakeUsNow/videos Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app.

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LEVITICUS LESSON 1 PART 1 - Introduction

One Friday in Jerusalem Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 33:34

LEVITICUS – INTRODUCTION – PART 1 I mentioned a podcast that relates to the phrase in Luke's gospel that Jesus was laid in a manger. Did God inspire Luke to use this word? Of course the Lord did – the Bible is God's inspired word. What is a manger? What is it used for? It is not a word used today. Is God using it to shows us some spiritual meaning that we missed since we do not understand the historical context of the birth of Yeshua near 2000 years ago. Hint – Jesus born in Bethlehem. Bethlehem means the house of bread. Bethlehem was an agricultural village and their main crop was wheat and barley. This was used for making bread and bread was considered the primary staple of the diet then. Bread meant life. And, a manger was for feeding; feeding sheep. Now with those hints check out the podcast … https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-8-he-was-laid-in-a-manger/ I did an A.I. search on the phrase “Leviticus a Difficult Book,” and these are the results that agree with both Jewish and Christian Bible scholars. See below. The Book of Leviticus is often considered one of the most difficult books in the Bible because it contains dense legal codes, intricate sacrificial rituals, and ancient purity rules that feel very distant from modern life. Most agree that reading Leviticus feels dry and repetitive due to the heavy focus on ancient Israelite law. There are some very basic reasons why Leviticus is hard to read and study and understand. Ancient Context: The rules were written for a specific bronze-age culture with customs very different from our own. Detailed Rituals: Long descriptions of animal sacrifices, skin diseases, and dietary laws slow down the narrative. Unclear Modern Application: It is hard for readers today to see how ancient priestly rules apply to daily life. In part 1 of our introduction to Leviticus I used quotes from “The Archaeological Study Bible from Zondervan,” “The Archaeological Study Bible from Crossway” and “The JPS Torah Commentary on Leviticus.” These quotes are shown below. The first is from “The Archaeological Study Bible from Zondervan.” It supports the fact that Leviticus is difficult to read and begs the question what do we get from reading it? Another quote was from the “The Archaeological Study Bible from Crossway.” Here the scholars emphasize Leviticus must be studied in its historical context. We need to understand the book was written to the people THEN and NOT to us NOW. For them then animal sacrifice was an everyday common ritual among the pagan nations of the ancient Middle East and not something strange or unfamiliar. And God uses these familiar concepts to THEM THEN and NOT us NOW to teach them how to be His people and follow His ways to make Israel the light to the nations and to bring His salvation to the ends of the earth (Isa. 49:6) One final quote is from “The JPS Torah Commentary on Leviticus.” Dr. Levine, the awesome Jewish scholar who wrote the commentary, shows that sin, intentional sin, did not have a sacrifice or a ritual so that one could be forgiven. In the Hebrew Scriptures there were two types of sin, UNINTENTIONAL and INTENTIONAL. Christians only understand sin as INTENTIONAL and are never taught that the Bible teaches are Unintentional sin. Thus, these a major problem for Jewish believers. How can they be forgiven if their sin was intentional? These was not solution in the Bible just what the rabbis made up. And that is exactly what they did, they made up ways all sin could be forgiven that are unbiblical and not found anywhere in scripture, just their own opinions or views. Rabbis are just men. Who gave them the right to make up rituals and methods that God never detailed or specified? But, if there is a way for intentional sin to be forgiven, that would be extremely good news. That would be the Gospel! Here's the quote from “The JPS Torah Commentary on Leviticus.” The key is this. Leviticus is a tough book to read and study. But, once we study it in its historical context we will see the GOSPEL. We will see where the Gospel comes from and that the book of Leviticus is a witness to the coming of the Messiah and His sacrifice to complete the Torah and to make a way for us to have our intentional sins forgiven so we could be His righteous disciples. Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? (John & Robin somewhere in the Middle East) What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Tatian the Syrian

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 36:42

Tatian was an important but controversial Christian writer of the second century, living approximately AD 120–180. His background Tatian tells us that he was born “in the land of the Assyrians.” The exact location is uncertain. Therefore, we should not confidently claim that he was born in Edessa. “Assyria” may refer broadly to the Syrian-Mesopotamian East. Tatian, Address to the Greeks 42 He was apparently raised in a pagan environment and received a Greek education. While searching through different religions and philosophies, he encountered the Hebrew Scriptures and became convinced that biblical revelation was older and wiser than Greek philosophy. His relationship with Justin Martyr Tatian traveled to Rome, where he became a student of Justin Martyr, one of Christianity's most important early apologists. Justin attempted to show that whatever was true in Greek philosophy ultimately came from the divine Logos. Tatian was much more confrontational. He believed that Greek culture had become proud, morally corrupt, and falsely presented itself as the source of human wisdom. Address to the Greeks Tatian's surviving apologetic work is called Λόγος πρὸς Ἕλληνας — Address to the Greeks. In it, he: Defends Christianity against pagan criticism. Argues that Moses and biblical revelation were older than Greek philosophy. Rejects pagan mythology and idolatry. Presents God as the Creator of everything. Describes the Logos as proceeding from God without dividing or diminishing God. Teaches that immortality is not naturally possessed by the soul but is received through union with God. The Diatessaron Tatian's greatest contribution was the Diatessaron, composed around AD 170. The Greek title διὰ τεσσάρων — dia tessarōn means “through four” or “from four.” Tatian combined Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John into one continuous account of the life of Jesus. In Syriac tradition it became known as: ܐܘܢܓܠܝܘܢ ܕܡܚܠܛܐ Ewangeliyōn da-Meḥalleṭē “The Gospel of the Mixed” or “The Combined Gospel.” Instead of reading four separate Gospel accounts, many Syriac-speaking Christians heard the story of Christ as one unified narrative. It exercised enormous influence in the Syrian churches, and Ephrem the Syrian later wrote a commentary on it. Beth Mardutho's Syriac biographical entry Why did Tatian become controversial? After Justin's martyrdom, Tatian appears to have returned eastward and adopted an extremely rigorous ascetic position. Irenaeus associated him with the Encratites, from Greek ἐγκρατής, meaning “self-controlled” or “continent.” They reportedly rejected: Marriage Sexual relations Meat Wine, including its use in the Eucharist Ascetic discipline was respected in early Christianity, especially in the East. Tatian's difficulty was not simply that he practiced strict discipline; he apparently transformed personal discipline into a universal theological requirement. His importance Tatian should be studied as both a foundational and complicated pioneer. His greatest contribution was bringing the four Gospels together and helping transmit their message into the Syriac Christian world. His greatest weakness was allowing his hostility toward Greek culture and his extreme asceticism to carry him beyond the Church's accepted teaching. He demonstrates an important historical principle: a Christian writer may make an extraordinary contribution without every part of his theology being accepted. Tatian's later errors do not erase the immense historical influence of the Diatessaron.

Stories You Don't Grow Out Of: Esther: A Reflection

FPC Houston's Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 27:11

Today, we're looking at Esther to see how God gives us courage when we need it most. Her story challenges us to step up, put others first, and bring justice right where God has placed us. SERMON SERIESStories We Don't Grow Out Of The stories of the Hebrew Scriptures are far more than just childhood tales. By leaning into these familiar narratives, we discover a fresh, lifelong perspective on faith that points us directly to the way of Jesus Preaching Pastor: Courtney McLaughlin

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EZRA, Chapter 10

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 6:23

If the Book of Chronicles ends with the decree of Cyrus, the Book of Ezra records what happens when the remnant steps onto the road home. In the Hebrew Scriptures, Ezra and Nehemiah form a single, continuous work, recording a second Exodus. Where the first Exodus delivered Israel from pagan bondage into a wilderness of promise, Ezra-Nehemiah records a deliverance out of pagan exile back into a ruined land, where the promise must be rebuilt stone by stone, altar by altar, and wall by wall. Covering the initial returns from Babylon under Persian decree, the narrative moves in two distinct restored foundations. First, under Zerubbabel, the exiles return to erect the altar and rebuild the Temple amidst fierce local opposition. Decades later, Ezra, a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, arrives not with masonry tools, but with Holy Scripture, tasked with the spiritual restoration of a prone-to-wander remnant. The northern kingdom is gone, and Judah is now a fragile province, yet the decisive reality is once again theological. The imperial throne of Persia is the instrument with which YHWH fulfills His sovereign word, proclaimed by the prophets. This small, vulnerable remnant is a matter of Gospel necessity. The survival of Judah, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and the preservation of the Davidic line in Zerubbabel ensure the stage is set for the Anointed One, Jesus of Nazareth to enter human history. Ezra sets the permanent pattern for spiritual renewal: to study the Law of the LORD, to do it, and to teach it. His measure is whether a restored people will guard their hearts against compromise and order their lives around God's presence. The final word of Chronicles was an invitation to go up. Ezra proves that when God opens the way back, He provides the grace, the Word, and the shepherd needed to sustain the journey home.

The Puritans, Mosaic Law, and the Roots of Christian Nationalism (Yisroel Benporat) Ep. #264

The Biblical Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 53:55

What did the Puritans really believe about the Old Testament, Mosaic law, Jews, and Israel? In this episode of the Biblical Mind Podcast, historian Dr. Yisroel Benporat explores the fascinating and often misunderstood relationship between Puritan theology and the Hebrew Bible.Benporat explains why Puritans attempted to apply biblical judicial laws to early American society, including laws concerning adultery, the Sabbath, and criminal punishment. He unpacks the distinction between moral, ceremonial, and judicial law and shows how Puritan thinkers wrestled with the relationship between the Old and New Testaments.The conversation also challenges the popular myth that Puritans were essentially “quasi-Jews.” Although Puritans were deeply fascinated by Hebrew Scripture and Jewish texts, their views of contemporary Jews were shaped by Christian supersessionism and a strong desire for Jewish conversion.Finally, Benporat examines Puritan eschatology and the restoration of Israel, exploring why some scholars see connections between Puritan thought and later Christian Zionism. The episode concludes by considering what Puritanism can teach us about biblical interpretation, Christian nationalism, theocracy, Jewish-Christian relations, and the enduring Hebraic roots of Christianity.For Dr. Yisroel Benporat's website Click HereHelpful Resources: "How Far Moses Judicialls Bind Mass[achusetts]" (ca. 1643), "John Cotton's Treatise on the Duration of the Lord's Day" (1611) , "Legislating the Lord's Day"Contact us at The Biblical Mind: Click HereWe are listener supported. Give to the cause here: https://thebiblicalmind.org/give/For more articles: https://thebiblicalmind.org/Social Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebraicThoughtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebraicthoughtThreads: https://www.threads.net/hebraicthoughtX: https://www.twitter.com/HebraicThoughtBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hebraicthought.orgChapters:00:00 Introduction to Puritans' biblical interpretation02:26 Yisrael Ben Parat's interest in Puritan New England03:26 Puritan laws: adultery and capital punishment06:46 Sabbath laws and biblical prohibitions08:17 Puritan use of scripture as political model11:36 Puritan views on Sabbath and Old Testament laws14:29 Categories of Mosaic law: moral, ceremonial, judicial16:21 Puritans' application of judicial laws21:13 Hermeneutic of continuity and abrogation in Puritan law24:10 Puritans' view of Jews and anti-Semitism27:29 Replacement theology and Puritan eschatology36:55 Puritan eschatological visions and Christian Zionism44:40 Puritans' objectification of Jews and cultural views49:36 Modern resurgence of Puritanism and its implicationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EZRA, Chapter 9

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 3:42

If the Book of Chronicles ends with the decree of Cyrus, the Book of Ezra records what happens when the remnant steps onto the road home. In the Hebrew Scriptures, Ezra and Nehemiah form a single, continuous work, recording a second Exodus. Where the first Exodus delivered Israel from pagan bondage into a wilderness of promise, Ezra-Nehemiah records a deliverance out of pagan exile back into a ruined land, where the promise must be rebuilt stone by stone, altar by altar, and wall by wall. Covering the initial returns from Babylon under Persian decree, the narrative moves in two distinct restored foundations. First, under Zerubbabel, the exiles return to erect the altar and rebuild the Temple amidst fierce local opposition. Decades later, Ezra, a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, arrives not with masonry tools, but with Holy Scripture, tasked with the spiritual restoration of a prone-to-wander remnant. The northern kingdom is gone, and Judah is now a fragile province, yet the decisive reality is once again theological. The imperial throne of Persia is the instrument with which YHWH fulfills His sovereign word, proclaimed by the prophets. This small, vulnerable remnant is a matter of Gospel necessity. The survival of Judah, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and the preservation of the Davidic line in Zerubbabel ensure the stage is set for the Anointed One, Jesus of Nazareth to enter human history. Ezra sets the permanent pattern for spiritual renewal: to study the Law of the LORD, to do it, and to teach it. His measure is whether a restored people will guard their hearts against compromise and order their lives around God's presence. The final word of Chronicles was an invitation to go up. Ezra proves that when God opens the way back, He provides the grace, the Word, and the shepherd needed to sustain the journey home.

Geeks on a Roll: A MOUSE enTRAPment in Paris (Part 2)

Systematic Geekology

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 54:18 Transcription Available

Buckle up, folks, because part two of "A MOUSE enTRAPment in Paris" is a wild ride! In this episode, our eclectic crew—comprised of Merida from "Brave," Beorn from "The Hobbit," Blastoise from Pokémon, the kaiju Mothra, and Nehemiah from the Hebrew Scriptures—teams up with Basil from "The Great Mouse Detective" to clear Remy of the murder rap he's been framed for. As they navigate the bustling streets of Paris, the gang uncovers a web of deception that leads them straight into a showdown with some seriously shady characters, including a not-so-charming South Park version of Mickey Mouse and a host of animated villains. With clever strategy and a sprinkle of chaos, the team must prove Remy's innocence before it's too late. So grab your dice, and let's dive into this exhilarating adventure filled with friendship, food, and, of course, a dash of danger! In this captivating continuation of A Mouse Entrapment in Paris, the Geeks on a Roll team delves deeper into a riveting narrative filled with animated nostalgia and light-hearted humor. The stakes are high as Remy faces severe accusations, and the team must unravel a web of deceit while exploring the charming yet perilous landscape of Paris. The cleverly crafted dialogue and relaxed tone invite listeners to join in on the adventure, as each character brings their flair to the investigation. The episode expertly balances humor and tension, showcasing dynamic interactions between animated icons and the team members. As they gather clues and encounter bizarre adversaries, the camaraderie among the characters shines, highlighting the themes of loyalty and courage. The episode wraps up with an unexpected twist, leaving fans eager for the next installment of this delightful animated escapade. Through clever storytelling and engaging character development, this episode captures the essence of friendship and the thrill of the chase in a fantastical setting.Takeaways:In this exciting episode of 'A MOUSE enTRAPment in Paris', our eclectic characters tackle a murder mystery involving Remy, while blending the charm of animated classics with the thrill of tabletop role-playing.The players' unique character choices, from Merida to Blastoise, add a layer of creativity and humor, showcasing how diverse personalities can come together for a common goal.As the investigation unfolds, the group discovers clues that lead them deeper into a web of deception, highlighting the importance of teamwork and friendship in overcoming challenges.The unexpected appearance of iconic villains like Darth Vader and Thanos creates a delightful chaos, reminding listeners that even in dire situations, humor and camaraderie shine through..Be sure to check out our merch, find extra content, and become an official member of Systematic Geekology on our website:https://systematic-geekology-shop.fourthwall.com/.Check out all of our Geeks on a Roll series:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/ce33764f-91e5-4e06-9b52-15f678b02006.Listen to more of our episodes on Middle Earth:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/7bdc3a47-0c58-40f1-88da-9f14079772f7.Don't miss any of our gaming episodes:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/409f2d81-9857-4426-b1f0-d8a02e58b150.Check out all of our Disney episodes:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/09b1c796-b409-4cfe-bbd0-8b7a8032f846.Check out other episodes with Joshua:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/642da9db-496a-40f5-b212-7013d1e211e0.Check out other episodes with TJ:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e.Listen to other episodes with great guests like Mike:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/0d46051e-3772-49ec-9e2c-8739c9b74cdeMentioned in this episode:Check out our Fourthwall site for quite literally everything to do with our show!All SG merch, extra content, our youtube page, SG memberships, tips / donations, etc. can all be found at this one convenient spot!SG on FourthwallJoin our Facebook group and Discord ServerFind our Facebook group, "Priests to the Geeks", then join our Discord server with this link to continue on the conversation with us!DiscordThe Anazao Podcast NetworkBe sure to check out the network website to see other podcasts trying to engage honestly with Scripture, Theology, Pop Culture, Martial Arts, Science, and more!Anazao Podcast NetworkFollow us on Instagram and BlueSky to keep up to date!Follow our show on our socials to keep up to date and get some exclusive content and fun memes!Systematic GeekologyOur show focuses around our favorite fandoms that we discuss from a Christian perspective. We do not try to put Jesus into all our favorite stories, but rather we try to ask the questions the IPs are asking, then addressing those questions from our perspective. We are not all ordained, but we are the Priests to the Geeks, in the sense that we try to serve as mediators between the cultures around our favorite fandoms and our faith communities.

The Last Lesson - Exodus 80 - (video) Exodus 40:1-38 - THE LORD CAME TO DWELL WITH US

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 29:26

In John 5:39 Jesus teaches that SCRIPTURE testifies of Himself. It is easy to show He said this betwem 24-30 A.D. when all they had was the Hebrew Scriptures, the Old Testament, Jesus' Bible. Again and again in the series "The Gospel According to Moses" we have seen how key veerses of Genesis and Exodus do testify of Jesus, the coming Messiah. Exodus chapter 40 is no exception. It is so awesome how Exodus 40 testifies of Jesus but also shows the Exodus and God's rescue of His treasured people, the Hebrews, is part of the Lord's amazing redemption plan of all those made in His image - US!! Jew and Gentile. It is critical that along with this video you also watch the video PASSOVER 6 - DID WE MISS SOMETHING. Here's the link ... https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/passover-lesson-6-did-we-miss-something-the-end-and-the-beginning-his-death-his-birth/ In this vidcast (video podcast) check out the critical information that is found in the comment section. This video, along with the vidcast on Exodus 40, show that Messiah may have likely been born on Passover! This completes the lessons on Exodus. There is a Jewish custom to recite the following when one completes a book of Torah. Pronounced ... Ka Zack Ka Zack VayNeet Ka Zayk Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? (John & Robin somewhere in the Middle East) What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

When Cultural Literacy Becomes a Corporal Work of Mercy

AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 46:16

Think about your favorite movie. What is it? Get it in your head. Now think about what happens when you're at a party or out at a bar and you encounter someone else who loves that movie. You start talking about it, right? You're so excited to meet another fan, to find something you have in common: this shared story. To those listening in on your conversation, it probably sounds like you're speaking in code, lost in jargon that is hyper specific to characters and places and plots that seem worlds away from daily life. There's a certain joy in finding your people like this; it builds instant community. But what it also does it create insiders and outsiders; those who know the story, and those who don't. And listen—at a micro level, it doesn't really matter. You might chat about that favorite movie for a while but then the conversation moves on, other people cycle in and out. All is well. Except, what if this happens at a macro level? What if there are folks who never get a chance to cycle into the conversation, who are forever on the outside—and who are made to feel dumb and insignificant as a result? That's what we're talking about it—and it's why this conversation is able to begin in speculative fiction and end in our Gospel call to visit those who are in prison. It's what gets today's guest, Dr. Sonya Cronin, out of bed in the morning. Dr. Cronin is a wonderful conversationalist. She teaches classes in the Department of Religion at Florida State University, ranging from Hebrew Scripture to science fiction. She's also the program leader for FSU's international programs. But where this connection between storytelling and justice really comes alive is in her work as executive director of the Carrier Pigeon Post, a nonprofit created to restore hope to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals through stories and education. They do this primarily by publishing and distributing a free newspaper that's full of stories, meant to encourage cultural competency and cultural literacy through narrative-inspired imagination. If you want to learn more about Carrier Pigeon Post—and I promise you, you will—visit carrierpigeonpost.org.

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EZRA, Chapter 8

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 5:47

If the Book of Chronicles ends with the decree of Cyrus, the Book of Ezra records what happens when the remnant steps onto the road home. In the Hebrew Scriptures, Ezra and Nehemiah form a single, continuous work, recording a second Exodus. Where the first Exodus delivered Israel from pagan bondage into a wilderness of promise, Ezra-Nehemiah records a deliverance out of pagan exile back into a ruined land, where the promise must be rebuilt stone by stone, altar by altar, and wall by wall. Covering the initial returns from Babylon under Persian decree, the narrative moves in two distinct restored foundations. First, under Zerubbabel, the exiles return to erect the altar and rebuild the Temple amidst fierce local opposition. Decades later, Ezra, a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, arrives not with masonry tools, but with Holy Scripture, tasked with the spiritual restoration of a prone-to-wander remnant. The northern kingdom is gone, and Judah is now a fragile province, yet the decisive reality is once again theological. The imperial throne of Persia is the instrument with which YHWH fulfills His sovereign word, proclaimed by the prophets. This small, vulnerable remnant is a matter of Gospel necessity. The survival of Judah, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and the preservation of the Davidic line in Zerubbabel ensure the stage is set for the Anointed One, Jesus of Nazareth to enter human history. Ezra sets the permanent pattern for spiritual renewal: to study the Law of the LORD, to do it, and to teach it. His measure is whether a restored people will guard their hearts against compromise and order their lives around God's presence. The final word of Chronicles was an invitation to go up. Ezra proves that when God opens the way back, He provides the grace, the Word, and the shepherd needed to sustain the journey home.

The Chris Voss Show Podcast – To the Manger and Beyond: A Devotional for Advent and Epiphany by Terry W. Eddinger

The Chris Voss Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 50:50

To the Manger and Beyond: A Devotional for Advent and Epiphany by Terry W. Eddinger Terryweddinger.com https://www.amazon.com/Manger-Beyond-Devotional-Advent-Epiphany/dp/B0H3L58QJT/ To the Manger and Beyond: A Devotional for Advent and Epiphany is a Scripture-centered devotional that guides readers through the biblical story of Jesus' birth, from Old Testament prophecy to the return of the holy family to Nazareth. Organized as a chronological journey, the book traces God's redemptive plan across nearly 1,800 years, beginning with messianic promises in the Hebrew Scriptures and culminating in the incarnation of Christ. The devotional is divided into five major sections: prophetic foundations for the Messiah, the birth of John the Baptist as forerunner, the annunciation to Mary and Joseph, the birth and early presentation of Jesus, and the visit of the Magi. Each devotion focuses on a specific biblical passage, offering historical, cultural, and theological insight to deepen understanding of the text. Rather than following traditional Advent themes, the book emphasizes close reading of Scripture and situates each event within its broader biblical and historical context.

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EZRA, Chapter 7

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 4:50

If the Book of Chronicles ends with the decree of Cyrus, the Book of Ezra records what happens when the remnant steps onto the road home. In the Hebrew Scriptures, Ezra and Nehemiah form a single, continuous work, recording a second Exodus. Where the first Exodus delivered Israel from pagan bondage into a wilderness of promise, Ezra-Nehemiah records a deliverance out of pagan exile back into a ruined land, where the promise must be rebuilt stone by stone, altar by altar, and wall by wall. Covering the initial returns from Babylon under Persian decree, the narrative moves in two distinct restored foundations. First, under Zerubbabel, the exiles return to erect the altar and rebuild the Temple amidst fierce local opposition. Decades later, Ezra, a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, arrives not with masonry tools, but with Holy Scripture, tasked with the spiritual restoration of a prone-to-wander remnant. The northern kingdom is gone, and Judah is now a fragile province, yet the decisive reality is once again theological. The imperial throne of Persia is the instrument with which YHWH fulfills His sovereign word, proclaimed by the prophets. This small, vulnerable remnant is a matter of Gospel necessity. The survival of Judah, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and the preservation of the Davidic line in Zerubbabel ensure the stage is set for the Anointed One, Jesus of Nazareth to enter human history. Ezra sets the permanent pattern for spiritual renewal: to study the Law of the LORD, to do it, and to teach it. His measure is whether a restored people will guard their hearts against compromise and order their lives around God's presence. The final word of Chronicles was an invitation to go up. Ezra proves that when God opens the way back, He provides the grace, the Word, and the shepherd needed to sustain the journey home.

Geeks on a Roll: A MOUSE enTRAPment in Paris (Part 1)

Systematic Geekology

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 44:02 Transcription Available

The latest episode of Geeks on a Roll dives headfirst into a tabletop adventure where Nehemiah from the Hebrew Scriptures takes center stage alongside a quirky crew: Blastoise the Pokemon, Beorn from "The Hobbit", Merida from Pixar's "Brave", and the ever-magnificent kaiju Mothra. They're not just hanging out—these characters are gearing up for a wild quest to clear a rat named Remy of murder charges in a Parisian restaurant filled with animated shenanigans. The gang's banter is as amusing as it is insightful, with discussions on empathy, imagination, and some cheeky references to pop culture and scripture. As they navigate this whimsical world, listeners are treated to a delightful mix of humor and clever storytelling, all while the stakes of their mission rise higher than a Kaiju's wingspan. So, grab a snack, settle in, and let the fun unfold as they strategize, roll dice, and, of course, get their geek on!In the latest episode of Geeks on a Roll, listeners are treated to a whimsical journey where tabletop gaming meets theological musings. Joshua Noel, the game master, guides TJ Blackwell and special return guest Michael Morelli through a colorful cast of characters, including Nehemiah, Merida, and the ever-popular Blastoise. The session opens with a humorous exchange that sets the tone for a relaxed yet thought-provoking adventure. As the players engage in character selection, they dive into discussions about the significance of their choices, weaving in themes of leadership, empathy, and community. The concept of 'theology as play' serves as a backdrop for the narrative, prompting the players to consider how storytelling and games can cultivate a deeper understanding of one another. Their shared experiences in the campaign reflect broader truths about life, compassion, and the importance of seeing the world through different lenses. As they embark on their mission, the chemistry between the players shines, with witty banter and clever insights enhancing the overall enjoyment of the episode. With the promise of an exciting quest ahead, this episode captures the essence of fun, friendship, and the transformative potential of gaming, leaving listeners eager for what comes next.Takeaways:In this episode, the hosts dive into a tabletop campaign featuring iconic characters like Nehemiah, Merida, Beorn, Blastoise, and Mothra, highlighting their unique traits and dynamics.The podcast explores the concept of theology as play, emphasizing how engaging with stories can foster empathy and imagination in adults, akin to what kids experience when they play.Listeners learn about the characters' backstories and how they impact their roles in the campaign, particularly Nehemiah's strategic thinking and Merida's magical bear connection.The episode showcases the humorous banter and camaraderie between the hosts, making it a light-hearted yet intellectually stimulating experience for fans of pop culture and theology.As the team embarks on their Parisian adventure, they face challenges that require teamwork and clever problem-solving, reflecting on how different personalities contribute to group dynamics.The discussion emphasizes the importance of storytelling in understanding complex themes like compassion and community, blending pop culture with insightful theological reflections..Be sure to check out our merch, find extra content, and become an official member of Systematic Geekology on our website:https://systematic-geekology-shop.fourthwall.com/.Check out all of our Geeks on a Roll series:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/ce33764f-91e5-4e06-9b52-15f678b02006.Listen to more of our episodes on Middle Earth:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/7bdc3a47-0c58-40f1-88da-9f14079772f7.Don't miss any of our gaming episodes:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/409f2d81-9857-4426-b1f0-d8a02e58b150.Check out all of our Disney episodes:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/09b1c796-b409-4cfe-bbd0-8b7a8032f846.Check out other episodes with Joshua:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/642da9db-496a-40f5-b212-7013d1e211e0.Check out other episodes with TJ:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e.Listen to other episodes with great guests like Mike:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/0d46051e-3772-49ec-9e2c-8739c9b74cdeMentioned in this episode:Become a member of Systematic Geekology on our Website!Check out the link to become a member of Systematic Geekology! 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We do not try to put Jesus into all our favorite stories, but rather we try to ask the questions the IPs are asking, then addressing those questions from our perspective. We are not all ordained, but we are the Priests to the Geeks, in the sense that we try to serve as mediators between the cultures around our favorite fandoms and our faith communities.

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EZRA, Chapter 6

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 4:29

If the Book of Chronicles ends with the decree of Cyrus, the Book of Ezra records what happens when the remnant steps onto the road home. In the Hebrew Scriptures, Ezra and Nehemiah form a single, continuous work, recording a second Exodus. Where the first Exodus delivered Israel from pagan bondage into a wilderness of promise, Ezra-Nehemiah records a deliverance out of pagan exile back into a ruined land, where the promise must be rebuilt stone by stone, altar by altar, and wall by wall. Covering the initial returns from Babylon under Persian decree, the narrative moves in two distinct restored foundations. First, under Zerubbabel, the exiles return to erect the altar and rebuild the Temple amidst fierce local opposition. Decades later, Ezra, a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, arrives not with masonry tools, but with Holy Scripture, tasked with the spiritual restoration of a prone-to-wander remnant. The northern kingdom is gone, and Judah is now a fragile province, yet the decisive reality is once again theological. The imperial throne of Persia is the instrument with which YHWH fulfills His sovereign word, proclaimed by the prophets. This small, vulnerable remnant is a matter of Gospel necessity. The survival of Judah, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and the preservation of the Davidic line in Zerubbabel ensure the stage is set for the Anointed One, Jesus of Nazareth to enter human history. Ezra sets the permanent pattern for spiritual renewal: to study the Law of the LORD, to do it, and to teach it. His measure is whether a restored people will guard their hearts against compromise and order their lives around God's presence. The final word of Chronicles was an invitation to go up. Ezra proves that when God opens the way back, He provides the grace, the Word, and the shepherd needed to sustain the journey home.

EZRA, Chapter 5

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 3:19

If the Book of Chronicles ends with the decree of Cyrus, the Book of Ezra records what happens when the remnant steps onto the road home. In the Hebrew Scriptures, Ezra and Nehemiah form a single, continuous work, recording a second Exodus. Where the first Exodus delivered Israel from pagan bondage into a wilderness of promise, Ezra-Nehemiah records a deliverance out of pagan exile back into a ruined land, where the promise must be rebuilt stone by stone, altar by altar, and wall by wall. Covering the initial returns from Babylon under Persian decree, the narrative moves in two distinct restored foundations. First, under Zerubbabel, the exiles return to erect the altar and rebuild the Temple amidst fierce local opposition. Decades later, Ezra, a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, arrives not with masonry tools, but with Holy Scripture, tasked with the spiritual restoration of a prone-to-wander remnant. The northern kingdom is gone, and Judah is now a fragile province, yet the decisive reality is once again theological. The imperial throne of Persia is the instrument with which YHWH fulfills His sovereign word, proclaimed by the prophets. This small, vulnerable remnant is a matter of Gospel necessity. The survival of Judah, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and the preservation of the Davidic line in Zerubbabel ensure the stage is set for the Anointed One, Jesus of Nazareth to enter human history. Ezra sets the permanent pattern for spiritual renewal: to study the Law of the LORD, to do it, and to teach it. His measure is whether a restored people will guard their hearts against compromise and order their lives around God's presence. The final word of Chronicles was an invitation to go up. Ezra proves that when God opens the way back, He provides the grace, the Word, and the shepherd needed to sustain the journey home.

EZRA, Chapter 4

Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 4:22

If the Book of Chronicles ends with the decree of Cyrus, the Book of Ezra records what happens when the remnant steps onto the road home. In the Hebrew Scriptures, Ezra and Nehemiah form a single, continuous work, recording a second Exodus. Where the first Exodus delivered Israel from pagan bondage into a wilderness of promise, Ezra-Nehemiah records a deliverance out of pagan exile back into a ruined land, where the promise must be rebuilt stone by stone, altar by altar, and wall by wall. Covering the initial returns from Babylon under Persian decree, the narrative moves in two distinct restored foundations. First, under Zerubbabel, the exiles return to erect the altar and rebuild the Temple amidst fierce local opposition. Decades later, Ezra, a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, arrives not with masonry tools, but with Holy Scripture, tasked with the spiritual restoration of a prone-to-wander remnant. The northern kingdom is gone, and Judah is now a fragile province, yet the decisive reality is once again theological. The imperial throne of Persia is the instrument with which YHWH fulfills His sovereign word, proclaimed by the prophets. This small, vulnerable remnant is a matter of Gospel necessity. The survival of Judah, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and the preservation of the Davidic line in Zerubbabel ensure the stage is set for the Anointed One, Jesus of Nazareth to enter human history. Ezra sets the permanent pattern for spiritual renewal: to study the Law of the LORD, to do it, and to teach it. His measure is whether a restored people will guard their hearts against compromise and order their lives around God's presence. The final word of Chronicles was an invitation to go up. Ezra proves that when God opens the way back, He provides the grace, the Word, and the shepherd needed to sustain the journey home.

Does the Tanakh Foreshadow Jesus? God's Rescue Plan with Mark Stouffer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 26:08

CheckoutThe God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ ishttps://api.tuvu.com/redirectGroup/6a2ac0e2c9f728027338244cCheck out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV.https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gccTo get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.Does the Old Testament foreshadow the coming of Jesus Christ?In this episode of Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, T.S. Wright welcomes author and Bible teacher Mark Stouffer for a thoughtful examination of the Tanakh, Messianic prophecy, and God's unfolding plan to rescue humanity.Mark begins by sharing his personal testimony. While studying engineering at Ohio State, he repeatedly felt God drawing him—but believed he was too busy to respond. After graduation left him without a job and with plenty of time, God met him in a powerful and unmistakable way. That encounter led Mark to the Bible, faith in Jesus Christ, and more than four decades of biblical study and teaching.Mark also introduces his four-volume series, The Loving-kindness of G-d, written for Jewish readers seeking the truth about Jesus and Christians wanting a deeper understanding of the Hebrew Scriptures.TS and Mark discuss:• How the Hebrew word hesed reveals God's unfailing love, kindness, and grace• The Day of Atonement and the meaning of sacrificial blood• How the Torah's sacrificial system may foreshadow Christ's death on the cross• The holiness of God and the seriousness of humanity's sin• Why spiritual rebirth is necessary• God's rescue plan from Genesis through the return of Christ• The promise that Eve's descendant would crush the serpent• Israel's calling to reveal the one true God to the nations• Jonah, Nineveh, and God's love for the Gentiles• Messianic prophecy and whether Jesus fulfills the Tanakh's description of the Messiah• Lessons from Jewish history and nearly two thousand years of Church historyMark's books include:• Hesed: Does the Tanakh Foreshadow Jesus?• The Mashiah: A Study of the Messianic Prophecies• The Esa: G-d's Rescue Plan for Humanity• The Tanakh: Its Unusual EndingLearn more about Mark Stouffer and his books at:https://lovingkindnessofadonai.comCALL TO ACTIONListen now and discover how the Tanakh, the sacrificial system, and Messianic prophecy illuminate God's plan of redemption through Jesus Christ.After listening, follow Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, share this episode with someone who loves biblical history or prophecy, and leave a review to help more people discover the program.Go forth in total surrender to the One who owns and reigns over all creation—and let the great harvest begin!KEYWORDSMark Stouffer, Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, TS Wright, T.S. Wright, Hesed, The Mashiah, The Esa, Tanakh, Hebrew Bible, Old Testament, Jesus in the Old Testament, Messianic prophecy, Messiah, Jesus Christ, biblical prophecy, Bible study, Christian podcast, Christian author, Jewish roots of Christianity, sacrificial system, Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur, atonement, lovingkindness of God, God's rescue plan, salvation, born again, Jonah and Nineveh, Jews and Gentiles, Church history, biblical history

EZRA, Chapter 3

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 3:01

If the Book of Chronicles ends with the decree of Cyrus, the Book of Ezra records what happens when the remnant steps onto the road home. In the Hebrew Scriptures, Ezra and Nehemiah form a single, continuous work, recording a second Exodus. Where the first Exodus delivered Israel from pagan bondage into a wilderness of promise, Ezra-Nehemiah records a deliverance out of pagan exile back into a ruined land, where the promise must be rebuilt stone by stone, altar by altar, and wall by wall. Covering the initial returns from Babylon under Persian decree, the narrative moves in two distinct restored foundations. First, under Zerubbabel, the exiles return to erect the altar and rebuild the Temple amidst fierce local opposition. Decades later, Ezra, a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, arrives not with masonry tools, but with Holy Scripture, tasked with the spiritual restoration of a prone-to-wander remnant. The northern kingdom is gone, and Judah is now a fragile province, yet the decisive reality is once again theological. The imperial throne of Persia is the instrument with which YHWH fulfills His sovereign word, proclaimed by the prophets. This small, vulnerable remnant is a matter of Gospel necessity. The survival of Judah, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and the preservation of the Davidic line in Zerubbabel ensure the stage is set for the Anointed One, Jesus of Nazareth to enter human history. Ezra sets the permanent pattern for spiritual renewal: to study the Law of the LORD, to do it, and to teach it. His measure is whether a restored people will guard their hearts against compromise and order their lives around God's presence. The final word of Chronicles was an invitation to go up. Ezra proves that when God opens the way back, He provides the grace, the Word, and the shepherd needed to sustain the journey home.

NEW PODCAST ... Exodus 79 - Exodus chapters 35-39 -Build the Holy Dwelling Place of the Lord

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 32:40

As one examines Exod. 25-31 and 35-39 one finds a repeat – almost word for word in some cases – of verses related to the construction of the Tabernacle. In the first instance it is God giving detailed instructions to Moses about the construction and the details of the garments of the High Priest and the Priests of the Sanctuary and their ordination ceremony. In the second case, in chapters 35-39, we read about the actual construction of the Mishkan HaKodesh, the Holy Dwelling place of the Lord, or His Ohel HaKodesh, the Holy Tent (tabernacle in Latin just means tent). So, we ask why the repeat of so many verses almost word for word. This has led a few Bible scholars to develop the DOCUMENTARY HYPOTHESIS or the theory that the Torah was not written by only one man, namely Moses. Thus, this makes Jesus, the Lord, God Himself, a liar when Jesus says the Torah are the books of Moses. If they were written by special groups and more than one person, then Jesus should not say the Torah are the books of Moses implying Moses is the author. Jesus is God and this creates a real problem as per the character of the Lord. However, a Jewish scholar, highly recognized and considered a superb Bible historian, Torah expert, and Hebrew scholar, Umberto Cassuto, found the answer to this repetition! He found archaeologically that in the ancient near east those ancient peoples when writing about the construction of a special temple would repeat what they wrote. The first writing was to show how a god or gods gave instruction to build the special temple. The repeat was to describe the actual construction leading to the dedication. This fits the Torah. First … here's some background on Umberto Cassuto. UMBERTO CASSUTO Umberto (Moshe David) Cassuto, an early 20th-century Italian historian, rabbi, and scholar, wrote a popular Hebrew commentary on the Bible, as well as more detailed commentaries on the Book of Genesis and part of the Book of Exodus. His commentary is marked by an assumption that in order to understand the Bible, one must understand the Ancient Near-Eastern cultural context in which it was composed. As such, he incorporates archeological findings, his understanding of ancient Semitic languages, and literary tools into his analysis of biblical verses. Cassuto in his own words discussing the repetition found not only in Exodus but throughout the Hebrew Scriptures. REPETITION IN EXODUS “The subject of the founding and building of a temple was a kind of permanent literary genre in the ancient literatures of the East; In it, it was customary to first come the divine speech describing the plan of the Temple in all its details and grammar, and then the story of the action, which repeats in an equal or similar way the description in the divine speech. And this is nothing more than a special detail of a general method, the method of repetition that was very popular with the writers of the ancient East.” (Accessed from https://www.sefaria.org/Cassuto_on_Exodus.35.2?lang=bi) Here are two links to two articles that are a must read. These again will enhance and expand your understanding that Moses DID write the Torah and that the Documentary Hypothesis has been proven wrong. ARTICLE ON MOSES AS THE SOLE WRITER OF TORAH https://answersingenesis.org/bible-characters/moses/evidence-mosaic-authorship-of-torah/ SCHOLARLY ARTICLE BY CHRISTIAN SCHOLARS USNG CASSUTO'S FINDINGS https://biblearchaeology.org/research-articles/the-documentary-hypothesis/ Once again I provide the article on Jesus' teaching about the Rabbi/Talmid model of His day. He taught it precisely and accurately but NOT IN ENGLISH. And He did not teach it IN GREEK but in HEBREW. We in the church are commanded by the Lord to go and make disciples (talmidim in Hebrew). And yet few churches even understand what Jesus meant when He mentioined disciples or talmidim. Probably since so fe in the church know the Gree or the Biblical Hebrew and how to connect the Greek to the Hebrew. Check it out … DID JESUS EVER SPEAK OF THE RABBI DISCIPLE RELATIONSHIP? DID HE EVER TEACH US USING HIS CULTURE? NOT IN ENGLISH OR GREEK BUT HEBREW!! Jesus said, "A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher. (Luk 6:40) Pupil? Nope. The Greek word used here is μαθητής mathētēs (Strongs number G3101) meaning a learner, disciple or a pupil. But, Jesus is speaking Hebrew and not Greek. What is the Hebrew word for disciple? It is Talmid (תַּלְמִיד) Strongs umber H8527 (pronounced talmeed). The plural form is Talmidim (תַּלְמִידִים) (pronounced talmideem). Teacher? Nope. The Greek word used here is διδάσκαλος Didaskalos (Strongs number G1320) meaning instructor, doctor, master, teacher. The Hebrew word in Jesus' day that διδάσκαλος Didaskalos translates is RAV ( רַב )(Strongs number is H8227) meaning master. The Hebrew word RAVEE רבי meaning “my master.” So when Jesus is called “RABBI” in the Gospels in Hebrew He is being called RAVEE רבי or “my master.” So, so far, Luke 6:40 can be read … "A TALMID is not above his RAV but TALMIDIM, after they have been fully trained, will be like their RAV.” (Luk 6:40) FULLY TRAINED – Nope. Better is “after he has been made καταρτίζω katartizō (Strongs number is G2675) meaning complete or perfect or finished). In Jesus' day a TALMID of a RAV was finished when the RAV saw that his talmid was ready to go in the name of the RAV to teach the Bible just like the talmid's master or his rav. Now we read Luke 6:40 from the Hebrew … "A TALMID is not above his RAV but TALMIDIM, after they have finished, will be like their RAV.” (Luk 6:40) BE?? – Nope. The Greek word used here is ὡς hōs (Strongs; number 5613) meaning “exactly like.” It translates the Hebrew letter used as a prefix KEE כְּ meaning just like, identical, the same as, be like. So we finally come to the complete translation from the English to the Greek to the Hebrew of Luke 6:40. "A TALMID is not above his RAV but TALMIDIM, after they have finished, will be EXACTLY LIKE their RAV.” (Luk 6:40) The RAV and TALMID Relationship To be a talmid was a highly esteemed honor. The relationship between a RAV (we'd say rabbi) and his talmidim went far beyond basic education: Total Dedication: A talmid would often leave their former life, home, and family to follow their rabbi full-time. Imitation: The primary goal of a disciple was not just to know what the rabbi knew, but to become exactly like the rabbi. This meant absorbing the rabbi's lifestyle, character, and interpretation of the scriptures. Walking in the Dust: Ancient Jewish writings describe disciples following their teacher so closely that they became covered in the "dust of the rabbi's feet". See this video Bible study from Light of Menorah ministries. Part 1 of what is a disciple - https://youtu.be/JZv2YhSoya8?si=_WidHCq2RTtDVl5R Link to part 2 - https://youtu.be/m9pNgjAI18g?si=CThLTsg5uLD9gtId Check out these links from Ray Vander Laan's website entitled THAT THE WORLD MAY KNOW … https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/rabbi-and-talmidim https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1539 https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1540 https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1540 https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1568 https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1557 In this Bible study podcast I brought up the verse 1 Cor. 3:16 that we are THE TEMPLE of God and the “you” in the verse in Greek is plural! Check out the Bible study podcasts I did on these verses. Truth Nuggets #3 part 1 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-lesson-3-part-1/ Truth Nuggets #3 part 2 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-lesson-3-part-2/ Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? (Ferret - teaching somewhere in the Galilee) What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

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EZRA, Chapter 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 6:38

If the Book of Chronicles ends with the decree of Cyrus, the Book of Ezra records what happens when the remnant steps onto the road home. In the Hebrew Scriptures, Ezra and Nehemiah form a single, continuous work, recording a second Exodus. Where the first Exodus delivered Israel from pagan bondage into a wilderness of promise, Ezra-Nehemiah records a deliverance out of pagan exile back into a ruined land, where the promise must be rebuilt stone by stone, altar by altar, and wall by wall. Covering the initial returns from Babylon under Persian decree, the narrative moves in two distinct restored foundations. First, under Zerubbabel, the exiles return to erect the altar and rebuild the Temple amidst fierce local opposition. Decades later, Ezra, a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, arrives not with masonry tools, but with Holy Scripture, tasked with the spiritual restoration of a prone-to-wander remnant. The northern kingdom is gone, and Judah is now a fragile province, yet the decisive reality is once again theological. The imperial throne of Persia is the instrument with which YHWH fulfills His sovereign word, proclaimed by the prophets. This small, vulnerable remnant is a matter of Gospel necessity. The survival of Judah, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and the preservation of the Davidic line in Zerubbabel ensure the stage is set for the Anointed One, Jesus of Nazareth to enter human history. Ezra sets the permanent pattern for spiritual renewal: to study the Law of the LORD, to do it, and to teach it. His measure is whether a restored people will guard their hearts against compromise and order their lives around God's presence. The final word of Chronicles was an invitation to go up. Ezra proves that when God opens the way back, He provides the grace, the Word, and the shepherd needed to sustain the journey home.

New Lesson ... Exodus 78 - Exod. 35:1-3 - Do Not Light a Fire on the Sabbath

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 34:20

One of the first things Moses does is to gather all Israel and begin to teach them everything God told him since Exod. 20:19. The Hebrews at this time, the time when Moses cam down from the mountain the 2nd time, knew none of all the things we've studied since the giving of the Ten Commandments. Moses starts with the law of the Sabbath (Shabbat in Hebrew). What we find is God talks about these commandments and says for those who love me as they keep my commandments. And one of them is the law of Shabbat. It probably is the most important of God's "feasts." But, this commandment along with the other nine are God's commandments. It is more impacting than when one reads it. When did Jesus ever say He is God? He did many times in the New Testament. We missed it since few of our teachers today know Greek or Hebrew or realize Jesus spoke Hebrew. Few of our teachers today know how to take the English to the Greek and to the Hebrew. Few if any of our teachers have studied the Bible in its historical context or to understand the Jewish roots Old Testament of the New Testament. In this lesson we studied one of Jesus' statements when He said … "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” (Joh 14:15) When He said this there was NO New Testament. All they had when He said this was the Hebrew Scriptures or the Old Testament with the five foundational books being the Torah or Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. So, if you are a Jew in Jesus' day and you hear these words you'll know that the Hebrew word for commandments is MITZAVOT מצוות (H4687). The word to keep is SHAMAR שמר (H8104). The Jewish disciples of Jesus wee brought up on the Torah and knew the following … “…but showing lovingkindness to thousands, to those who love Me and keep (SHAMAR שמר) My commandments (MITZAVOT מצוות).” (Exo 20:6) “…but showing lovingkindness to thousands, to those who love Me and keep (SHAMAR שמר) My commandments (MITZAVOT מצוות).” (Deu 5:10) God is using the words joining the idea of loving Him to keeping His commandments. Jesus is saying the same thing. Not in English but in Hebrew. So, what is Jesus saying to them in His day, the Jews brought up on Torah? Jesus is saying that He is God, the God of the Bible. In a previous lesson we took a look at an alternative way of “looking” at the concept of what the church calls the TRINITY. The standard way we look at Jesus is one person of three persons. But, studying the Greek we find that an alternative viable “picture” of this concept. Here's the link to that lesson - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-qavkp-1b03249 We found in this lesson that Jesus is a “FACE” of God of God's many faces. Check it out. It makes so much more sense that when Jesus says, "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments,” that He is saying He is God, one of the faces of God. In this lesson we also focused on the Lord's Sabbath or SHABBAT in Hebrew. Few Christians ever study the history of how the Roman church changed the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday. Few Christians ever study the concept of the Sabbath. Below you'll find two links. The first is to an excellent article that highlights the historical development of the change. It is a great article to start your further study of the most important of God's feast that are actually in Hebrew called His “Appointed Times” or Moedim (מועדים). God has NO feasts. He has only appointed times that He commands. Link to article - https://www.sabbathtruth.com/sabbath-history/how-the-sabbath-was-changed The second link is to the “playlist” of a series of lessons I did on Shabbat for Christians. It starts out with lessons that are introduced by saying whether you do Shabbat as per the Bible or as per the Church, we need to study what is the Sabbath as per the very words of God. Also, inherent in the series is how does the Sabbath testify of Jesus. Jesus said that scripture testifies of Himself. So if the Shabbat is the most important of God's APPOINTED TIMES we'd better understand how Shabbat testifies of Jesus. Here's the link … https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvcIXun2BQDLshZetXi0avkG665YNcI5I Finally, we come to Jesus' words … "A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher. (Luk 6:40) As we take the English to the Greek and the Greek to the Hebrew we find that Jesus was telling us about the relationship of a disciple (talmid) and His rabbi (ravee). The relationship is between a rabbi and his disciples is so misunderstood in the church that for the most part few churches today know how to “make disciples” as Jesus commanded and NOT converts. DID JESUS EVER SPEAK OF THE RABBI DISCIPLE RELATIONSHIP? DID HE EVER TEACH US USING HIS CULTURE? NOT IN ENGLISH!! Jesus said, "A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher. (Luk 6:40) Pupil? Nope. The Greek word used here is μαθητής mathētēs (Strongs number G3101) meaning a learner, disciple or a pupil. But, Jesus is speaking Hebrew and not Greek. What is the Hebrew word for disciple? It is Talmid (תַּלְמִיד) Strongs umber H8527 (pronounced talmeed). The plural form is Talmidim (תַּלְמִידִים) (pronounced talmideem). Teacher? Nope. The Greek word used here is διδάσκαλος Didaskalos (Strongs number G1320) meaning instructor, doctor, master, teacher. The Hebrew word in Jesus' day that διδάσκαλος Didaskalos translates is RAV ( רַב )(Strongs number is H8227) meaning master. The Hebrew word RAVEE רבי meaning “my master.” So when Jesus is called “RABBI” in the Gospels in Hebrew He is being called RAVEE רבי or “my master.” So, so far, Luke 6:40 can be read … "A TALMID is not above his RAV but TALMIDIM, after they have been fully trained, will be like their RAV.” (Luk 6:40) FULLY TRAINED – Nope. Better is “after he has been made καταρτίζω katartizō (Strongs number is G2675) meaning complete or perfect or finished). In Jesus' day a TALMID of a RAV was finished when the RAV saw that his talmid was ready to go in the name of the RAV to teach the Bible just like the talmid's master or his rav. Now we read Luke 6:40 from the Hebrew … "A TALMID is not above his RAV but TALMIDIM, after they have finished, will be like their RAV.” (Luk 6:40) BE?? – Nope. The Greek word used here is ὡς hōs (Strongs; number 5613) meaning “exactly like.” It translates the Hebrew letter used as a prefix KEE כְּ meaning just like, identical, the same as, be like. So we finally come to the complete translation from the English to the Greek to the Hebrew of Luke 6:40. "A TALMID is not above his RAV but TALMIDIM, after they have finished, will be EXACTLY LIKE their RAV.” (Luk 6:40) The RAV and TALMID Relationship To be a talmid was a highly esteemed honor. The relationship between a RAV (we'd say rabbi) and his talmidim went far beyond basic education: Total Dedication: A talmid would often leave their former life, home, and family to follow their rabbi full-time. Imitation: The primary goal of a disciple was not just to know what the rabbi knew, but to become exactly like the rabbi. This meant absorbing the rabbi's lifestyle, character, and interpretation of the scriptures. Walking in the Dust: Ancient Jewish writings describe disciples following their teacher so closely that they became covered in the "dust of the rabbi's feet". See this video Bible study from Light of Menorah ministries – Part 1 of what is a disciple - https://youtu.be/JZv2YhSoya8?si=_WidHCq2RTtDVl5R Link to part 2 - https://youtu.be/m9pNgjAI18g?si=CThLTsg5uLD9gtId Check out these links from Ray Vander Laan's website entitled THAT THE WORLD MAY KNOW … https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/rabbi-and-talmidim https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1539 https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1540 https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1540 https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1568 https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1557 Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? (Ferret - teaching somewhere in the Galilee) What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

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Stories You Don't Grow Out Of: David And Goliath

FPC Houston's Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 23:33

The stories of the Hebrew Scriptures are far more than just childhood tales. By leaning into these familiar narratives, we discover a fresh, lifelong perspective on faith that points us directly to the way of Jesu Today's Message: "David and Goliath" (1st Samuel 17) Preaching Pastor: Jeanmarie Tade

EZRA, Chapter 1

Tiff Shuttlesworth - Lost Lamb Association

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 2:15

If the Book of Chronicles ends with the decree of Cyrus, the Book of Ezra records what happens when the remnant steps onto the road home. In the Hebrew Scriptures, Ezra and Nehemiah form a single, continuous work, recording a second Exodus. Where the first Exodus delivered Israel from pagan bondage into a wilderness of promise, Ezra-Nehemiah records a deliverance out of pagan exile back into a ruined land, where the promise must be rebuilt stone by stone, altar by altar, and wall by wall. Covering the initial returns from Babylon under Persian decree, the narrative moves in two distinct restored foundations. First, under Zerubbabel, the exiles return to erect the altar and rebuild the Temple amidst fierce local opposition. Decades later, Ezra, a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, arrives not with masonry tools, but with Holy Scripture, tasked with the spiritual restoration of a prone-to-wander remnant. The northern kingdom is gone, and Judah is now a fragile province, yet the decisive reality is once again theological. The imperial throne of Persia is the instrument with which YHWH fulfills His sovereign word, proclaimed by the prophets. This small, vulnerable remnant is a matter of Gospel necessity. The survival of Judah, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and the preservation of the Davidic line in Zerubbabel ensure the stage is set for the Anointed One, Jesus of Nazareth to enter human history. Ezra sets the permanent pattern for spiritual renewal: to study the Law of the LORD, to do it, and to teach it. His measure is whether a restored people will guard their hearts against compromise and order their lives around God's presence. The final word of Chronicles was an invitation to go up. Ezra proves that when God opens the way back, He provides the grace, the Word, and the shepherd needed to sustain the journey home.

Does Bible Prophecy Really Prove Jesus is the Messiah

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 28:56

Audio taken from the live recording of "Does Bible Prophecy Really Prove Jesus is the Messiah? - Prophetic Evidence That Skeptics Try To Dismiss" - https://youtu.be/ijH24C8Dz_QFor centuries, critics have dismissed Jesus as just another religious figure. Yet the Hebrew Scriptures, written centuries before His birth, contain precise, detailed prophecies that appear to describe Him with uncanny accuracy.The question is no longer simply academic. It is urgent and unavoidable: Does Bible prophecy really prove Jesus is the Messiah? In this study I will be examining 3 key prophetic tracks that over evidence for Jesus Christ being the promised Messiah:1 - Messianic Prophecy and the Prophets2 - Messianic Prophecy and the Pedigree3 - Messianic Prophecy and the ProofKey Scriptures used in today's teaching: Luke 24:44-48Other Scriptures referenced: Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 9:6-7; Micah 5:2; Psalm 22:6-8; Psalm 22:16-18; Zechariah 12:10; Genesis 3:15; Genesis 12:3; 22:18; Genesis 49:10; Genesis 12:3; Genesis 17:21; Genesis 28:14; Genesis 49:8; Isaiah 11:1; Jeremiah 23:5Unless stated otherwise, most Scripture is read from the New Living Translation (NLT) Bible.If you prayed with Tiff, click here https://lostlamb.org/ and let him know! Be sure to check out the playlist “New Beginnings” - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsX8E19Azl58_FjxELPxjnsL8CAtmama4Thank you for listening, and subscribe for new content each week.  Connect with Tiff Shuttlesworth:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LostLambAssociation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffshuttlesworth/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tiffshuttleswor Learn more about my ministry: https://lostlamb.org/ Learn more about my ministry in Canada: https://www.lostlamb.ca

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Day 2912 Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 145:8-13 – Daily Wisdom

Wisdom-Trek ©

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 10:56 Transcription Available

Welcome to Day 2912 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2912 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 145:8-13 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2912 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2912 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The tiel for today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Everlasting Realm of Compassion – Unveiling the Majesty of Yahweh's Kingdom On our previous expedition—on Day Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ten—we stood in awe at the royal threshold of Psalm One Hundred Forty-Five, exploring verses one through seven. We listened as King David laid down his military sword, picked up his harp, and declared that Yahweh's unsearchable greatness must be proclaimed from one generation to the next! We witnessed how the remembrance of God's overflowing, gushing goodness naturally erupts into exuberant, generational praise. Today, we step directly onto the next elevation of this magnificent acrostic summit, advancing into Psalm One Hundred Forty-Five, verses eight through thirteen. As we continue along this pristine trail, David shifts our focus from the unsearchable, transcendent splendor of the Creator to the profound, heart-level warmth of His character. In these six verses, we are invited to gaze into the very heart of the Sovereign King of heaven—a King whose authority is not marked by cold, tyrannical control, but by boundless mercy, universal compassion, and an unshakeable, everlasting dominion that spans every physical and spiritual realm across all generations. The first segment is: The Heart of the King: Abundant Mercy and Universal Compassion Let us open our ears to the deeply comforting words recorded in the New Living Translation, grouping together the logical, contiguous thoughts found in verse eight and verse nine. The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation. In these two breathtaking lines, David delivers what can only be described as the supreme theological confession of the Hebrew Scriptures, declaring, “The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation.” If these words sound familiar to your ears, it is because David is directly quoting the sacred, self-revealed character statement that Yahweh declared to Moses on Mount Sinai in Exodus chapter thirty-four! To fully appreciate the revolutionary impact of this revelation, we must view it through the ancient Israelite divine-council worldview. In the ancient Near East, the pagan nations surrounding Israel lived in perpetual, paralyzing fear of their localized deities. Gods like Baal, Chemosh, or Marduk were viewed as erratic, moody, quick-tempered, and selfish entities who demanded bloody sacrifices and cared nothing for the well-being of ordinary mortals. Furthermore, in the cosmic geography of the ancient world, those foreign nations were assigned to rebellious, territorial spiritual principalities who ruled through fear, oppression, and enslavement. Standing in stark, brilliant contrast to those dark, fickle powers, Yahweh reveals His true nature as the absolute Sovereign of the cosmos! He is not quick to wrath; rather, He is patient, long-suffering, and profoundly merciful. The Hebrew term used here for "unfailing love" is chesed—that deep, unwavering, covenant-keeping affection that never gives up on its people. But notice how far David expands this divine love in verse nine! Yahweh's goodness is not restricted to a single tribe or a select elite; He is good to everyone! He showers His tender, fatherly compassion over all His creation—from the highest angelic seraphim in the heavenly assembly, down to the smallest bird resting in the forest canopy. In a world often battered by chaos and cruelty, David reminds us that the supreme ruler of the universe is defined, at His core, by overwhelming, relentless grace. The second segment is: The Chorus of Creation and the Realm of Glory The narrative now moves from the internal character of the King to the explosive, cosmic response of His subjects, linking together the contiguous thoughts found in verse ten, verse eleven, and verse twelve. All of your creatures will thank you, Lord, and your godly people will praise you. They will speak of the glory of your kingdom; they will give examples of your power. They will tell about your mighty deeds and about the majesty and glory of your reign. David paints a panoramic, glorious vision of universal adoration, declaring, “All of your creatures will thank you, Lord, and your godly people will praise you. They will speak of the glory of your kingdom; they will give examples of your power. They will tell about your mighty deeds and about the majesty and glory of your reign.” Look at the dual choir David brings together in this passage! First, he points to “all of your creatures”—the entirety of the natural order and the unseen heavenly hosts—offering a continuous, harmonious echo of thanksgiving to their Creator. But then, he highlights a special group: “your godly people”—the chasidim, those who are bound to Yahweh in a loving, loyal covenant relationship. While creation offers silent, instinctual praise, God's redeemed people are given an articulate, vocal mission! They do not remain quiet; they step into the cosmic courtroom to publicly testify about the true nature of Yahweh's reign. Notice the three specific themes these covenant heralds proclaim: they speak of the glory of His kingdom, they give tangible examples of His power, and they tell about His mighty deeds. In the ancient divine-council framework, earthly kingdoms were constantly boasting about their military conquests, erecting arrogant monuments to their mortal kings. But David's godly people look past earthly empires and fallen principalities to exalt the true, overarching kingdom of God! They share concrete stories of how Yahweh broke the chains of slavery, how He defeated spiritual powers of darkness, how He provided manna in the barren wilderness, and how He heals broken hearts. Their testimony serves as a vibrant, undeniable public witness to the entire world—and to the watching spiritual realms—demonstrating that Yahweh's rule is unmatched in majesty, splendor, and liberating power. The third segment is: The Unshakeable Dominion: An Everlasting Kingdom The psalmist now reaches the ultimate, unshakeable bedrock of his royal hymn, anchoring his narrative in the eternal stability of God's rule, as recorded in verse thirteen. For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule through all generations. The Lord is always faithful to his promises; he is gracious in all he does. With triumphant, absolute confidence, David seals this section of his psalm, exclaiming, “For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule through all generations. The Lord is always faithful to his promises; he is gracious in all he does.” This verse contains a colossal, mind-boggling truth that provides ultimate comfort for our daily trek through life. Throughout human history, massive empires have risen with terrifying power, only to crumble into forgotten dust. The ancient Egyptian pharaohs, the ruthless Assyrian conquerors, the mighty Babylonian kings, and the vast Roman legions all believed their rule would last forever. Yet, every single one of those human regimes—along with the fallen, territorial spiritual principalities that animated them—faded away into the pages of history. But David declares that the kingdom of Yahweh belongs to a completely different category! His rule is an everlasting kingdom—a reign that knows no geographical boundaries, no political decline, no military defeat, and no expiration date! Furthermore, look at the second half of verse thirteen, which highlights the moral foundation of this eternal throne. Unlike human rulers who break treaties, abandon alliances, and act out of selfish ambition, Yahweh is "always faithful to his promises; he is gracious in all he does." In the ancient Near Eastern world, a king's word was often treacherous. But the Supreme King of the divine council binds Himself to His word! Every promise He makes to His children—promises of presence, protection, forgiveness, and ultimate restoration—is locked in an unshakeable, eternal vault. His authority is executed through pure grace, ensuring that those who take refuge under His reign will never be disappointed, forgotten, or cast aside....

Stories You Don't Grow Out Of - Curtis Bronzan

FPC Houston's Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 24:59

The stories of the Hebrew Scriptures are far more than just childhood tales. By leaning into these familiar narratives, we discover a fresh, lifelong perspective on faith that points us directly to the way of Jesus Sermon Scripture: Genesis 50.15-21 Preaching Pastor: Curtis Bronzan

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What is the Jewish Targum?

GotQuestions.org Audio Pages 2017-2019

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026

What is the Jewish Targum? What are the Targumim? For Jews, does the Targum have equal authority to the Hebrew Scriptures?

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An Interview with Leona Karni - What's Going on in Calvary Chapel?

When She Leads

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 34:24

In this episode of When She Serves, Krista Fox sits down with veteran missionary Leona Karni, whose more than four decades on the mission field have taken her from Israel to Thailand to Liberia and beyond. Leona shares her testimony from the beginning — a childhood altar call at age nine, a season of rebellion and drug use as a hitchhiking Buddhist in 1970s California, and the moment God spoke audibly into her apartment and set her on a path back to Him.Leona also opens up about the year she spent studying Hebrew Scripture with her Israeli husband to determine for herself whether Jesus was the Messiah, and the surprising verse in Exodus that God used to settle the question for good. From there, the conversation follows her calling into full-time missions: a prophetic word spoken over her at a roadside rest stop in Louisiana, a jaw-dropping story of buying a house with a single dollar and no income, and eleven and a half years serving trafficked and at-risk children in Thailand.Now in her 80s and living in Bradenton, Florida, Leona is still stepping out in faith — currently working to launch a Bible school in the Peruvian jungle and to build a network of women across South America who intercede for pastors and churches. She and Krista talk candidly about discerning God's voice, pushing through seasons of doubt, and why being "used of the Lord" is still, after all these years, the greatest joy of her life.Leona's childhood introduction to the gospel and her years walking away from faithComing to Christ after studying Hebrew Scripture to test whether Jesus was the MessiahA prophetic word delivered by a stranger at a roadside rest stopThe remarkable story of buying a house in Chestertown, Maryland with a one-dollar down paymentEleven and a half years on the mission field in Thailand working with children vulnerable to traffickingCurrent work in Bradenton, Florida, including plans for a Bible school in the Peruvian jungleAdvice for discerning God's call and pressing on through seasons of doubtLeona is the author of several books available on Amazon, including Chosen in Love, which tells the story of her inward journey from anger to the freedom of God's love as she ministered around the world.

Voices of the Sages: A Conversation with Brian Toews

Cairn 10

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 59:29

What if the eleven books of the Hebrew Scriptures called the Writings sat around a table and talked with one another? That's the premise of Voices of the Sages: Old Testament Wisdom in Dialogue by Old Testament scholar and Cairn University professor emeritus Dr. Brian Toews. He describes the Writings as “a conversation-creating collection” whose arrangement prompts readers to see meaningful connections between them. In this episode, he joins Dr. Keith Plummer to discuss how these books speak to one another, their common theological themes, and how they contribute to the unified story of Scripture that culminates in Christ. Voices of the Sages helps readers see how the Bible fits together and exemplifies what we mean by promoting biblical integrity.

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Exodus 76 - Exod. 33:12-34:9 - Who Carries Our Inquities & Transgressions & Sins?

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 43:30

POWERFUL EXAMPLE OF TORAH SCRIPTURE THAT TESTIFIES OF YESHUA WHO BEARS OUR SIN (See Exod. 34:7 and 1 Pete. 2:24) In this podcast we will learn that indeed the Torah in Hebrew testifies of Jesus just like He taught us in John's Gospel in John 5:39. This is not apparent in English and so we miss it again! Few will teach God's word in its historical context and check the Hebrew and not the English. This podcast does and you'll see that the very word of God shows that the Torah testifies of Jesus in ways that are beyond powerful. One of the first things we encountered in this lesson as what is called "The 13 Attributes of the Lord" that the rabbis came up with. See the chart below from the website www.CalledOutBelievers.org of how the verese Exod. 34:6-8 show these 13 attributes of God. Also, here's a link to an excellent article on the Jewish understanding of the 13 Attributes from "My Jewish Learning" - https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-13-attributes-of-mercy/ In Christianity we all understand sin as being intentional. We don't say that someone who acted in error or inadvertently or by mistake, committed a sin. Sin for Christian is intentional, done on purpose, or a deliberate action against God. But, in the Bible there are two types of sin, UNINTENTIONAL and INTENTIONAL. This is so clear when youstudy God's instruction on the Sin Offering in Leviticus 4. Consider ... Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, "Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'If a person sins unintentionally in any of the things which the LORD has commanded not to be done, and commits any of them, if the anointed priest sins so as to bring guilt on the people, then let him offer to the LORD a bull without defect as a sin offering for the sin he has committed. (Lev 4:1-3) You can also read what God has to say about this in Numbers 15. 'But when you unwittingly fail and do not observe all these commandments, which the LORD has spoken to Moses, even all that the LORD has commanded you through Moses, from the day when the LORD gave commandment and onward throughout your generations, then it shall be, if it is done unintentionally, without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one bull for a burnt offering, as a soothing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and its drink offering, according to the ordinance, and one male goat for a sin offering. (Num 15:22-24) The Sin Offering is thus only for cleansing UNINTENTIONAL sins and not sin as Christians know it, INTENTIONAL. Jewish scholars agree that there is NO sacrifice or ritual in the Hebrew Scriptures, the Old Testament, to forgive intentional sin. There are no number of goats and sheep that can be sacrificed to erase someone's intentional sin. Here's an awesome article that goes into this big time. This Jewish scholarly article thus supports our Christian understanding. What would we expect? It supports the reason why Jesus came. He came to die so our sins (intentional) would be atoned for and we would regain a right standing with God. The Sinai Covenant did not have such a sacrifice. So Jesus came and provided the WAY back to the Father and He can therefore say He came and the Sinai Covenant, as Jesus said, "It is finished." Check out the article. https://www.jewfaq.org/qorbanot.htm#Purposes In this lesson we focus on Exod. 34:7 where it says about God that He forgives inquity, transgression, and sin. But, the word is not forgives but the Hebrew word NAHSAH (H5375) which has the conceptual idea of carrying a burden, bearing a load, lifiting something up, taking something away. God is giving us an amazing picture of what forgiveness "looks like." What is so awesome is that God, who is Jesus, since Jesus is only a face of the Lord (see lesson 75) carries our sin to a special place and to a special time. He takes our sins to the His Cross. Shown below are links to Bible lessons I have done that go into these ideas in depth. I list them for your reference so that you can consider studying the very words of God and enhancing your understanding that the 13 Attributes of Yahvay are all about Him, Jesus, who is God, a manifestion of the Lord. LINKS FOR LOM PODCASTS YOM KIPPUR 1ST – IT IS FINISHED AND 2ND – THE GOAT AND THE LAMB https://youtu.be/LtiB77wbNd8?si=zDi2upP9WPMh1kh5 https://youtu.be/KoI6_yUnT2w?si=ftKR9QfBLWtcGAEE TORAH IS FINISHED BY THE CROSS https://youtu.be/-FSJ0GytjSo?si=yl4PrBP1EkWUDYzO Also, check out the article I wrote from one of my classbooks. It addresses unintentional and intentional sin, the Hebrew word NAHSAH and how it is used in God's word, and how Jesus as God, the only God, carries our sins like bearing a heavy load to the cross. Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? (Ferret - somewhere in the Galilee) What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Candace Owens is Wrong About the Hebrew Word Goy / Goyim

David Wilber

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 5:49

Candace Owens claimed on the Shawn Ryan podcast that the Hebrew word goy means "cattle." In this video, I explain why she is wrong by looking at the terms goy and goyim in the Hebrew Scriptures.www.davidwilber.com

Chesed - Friday

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 14:28

Is the God of the Old Testament a rigid judge, while the God of the New Testament is entirely about grace? This week, Shelley and June Volk tackle this common church misconception head-on by dedicating five days to exploring a single, life-altering Hebrew word: Chesed ($C-H-E-S-E-D$). Appearing over 250 times in the Hebrew Scriptures, chesed is so rich that it takes a beautiful tapestry of English words to define it—encompassing kindness, loving kindness, mercy, goodness, favor, and compassion. It is the very word used for "grace" when the New Testament is translated back into Hebrew. Shelly has served the body of Christ as a Pastor for over 35 years. He is a bible teacher and conference speaker on the subjects of The Kingdom of God, The Mystery of Israel & The Church and for God’s people to be prepared in their hearts for the end of this age. https://shellyandjunevolk.com/Support the show: https://shellyandjunevolk.com/product/partner-with-us-psalm-127-fund/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP303 Jesus Quoted a Different Old Testament Than Most Christians Realize

That You May Know Him

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 21:45

What if the version of the Old Testament most commonly quoted by the New Testament writers is one that most Christians have never read? In this study, we explore the Septuagint (LXX)—the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures that was widely used throughout the world of Jesus, the Apostles, and the early Church.You'll discover how the Septuagint came to be, why it became so influential, and several places where Jesus appears to quote directly from it. We'll also discuss common objections, the relationship between the Septuagint and the Hebrew Bible, the Apocrypha, and practical ways you can begin reading the LXX for yourself.Whether you're interested in biblical history, textual studies, Bible translations, or the world of the New Testament, this video will help you better understand the Scriptures that shaped the language and thought of the Apostolic era.

Chesed - Thursday

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 14:28

Is the God of the Old Testament a rigid judge, while the God of the New Testament is entirely about grace? This week, Shelley and June Volk tackle this common church misconception head-on by dedicating five days to exploring a single, life-altering Hebrew word: Chesed ($C-H-E-S-E-D$). Appearing over 250 times in the Hebrew Scriptures, chesed is so rich that it takes a beautiful tapestry of English words to define it—encompassing kindness, loving kindness, mercy, goodness, favor, and compassion. It is the very word used for "grace" when the New Testament is translated back into Hebrew. Shelly has served the body of Christ as a Pastor for over 35 years. He is a bible teacher and conference speaker on the subjects of The Kingdom of God, The Mystery of Israel & The Church and for God’s people to be prepared in their hearts for the end of this age. https://shellyandjunevolk.com/Support the show: https://shellyandjunevolk.com/product/partner-with-us-psalm-127-fund/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruth: Ruth Ch 2

St. Moses Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 50:36

This lecture continues a teaching on the Book of Ruth by explaining where Ruth sits in the Christian Old Testament and in the Hebrew Scriptures. The speaker says both placements are meaningful: the Christian order links Ruth to the time of the judges and the rise of monarchy, while the Hebrew order places it among writings that reflect on life while God's people are not yet home.The sermon focuses on two perspectives: people who are on the move, like Naomi and Ruth returning from Moab, and people who are established in the land, like Boaz. These two viewpoints frame the question of how God's people should live in exile, or in a place that is not their final home.Chapter 2 is then introduced through Naomi and Ruth's poverty and vulnerability. Ruth goes out to glean grain in the harvest field, a practice supported by Old Testament law that provided for foreigners, widows, and the poor. The speaker emphasizes that this law shows God's care for those on the margins.The narrative is described as full of providential “just so happened” moments. Ruth ends up in Boaz's field, and Boaz arrives at just the right time. This leads to a discussion of God's sovereignty and providence, meaning that God has rightful rule over creation and is involved in events, even when they appear ordinary.The lecture also addresses suffering and the difficulty of understanding evil under God's rule. It says the Bible does not explain everything, but it does call for two faithful responses: lament in times of pain and gratitude in times of provision. Naomi's grief in chapter 1 is contrasted with her blessing in chapter 2.Boaz is then shown acting with unusual generosity toward Ruth. He protects her, allows her to glean, invites her to eat with his workers, and instructs his servants to leave extra grain for her. The speaker presents this as a model of kindness toward a vulnerable foreign widow.The sermon closes by connecting Boaz's actions to Jesus, who brings outsiders near. It also links the passage to the present-day reality of global displacement and encourages attention to refugees and other vulnerable people, including through World Relief Baltimore.

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Chesed - Wednesday

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 14:27

Is the God of the Old Testament a rigid judge, while the God of the New Testament is entirely about grace? This week, Shelley and June Volk tackle this common church misconception head-on by dedicating five days to exploring a single, life-altering Hebrew word: Chesed ($C-H-E-S-E-D$). Appearing over 250 times in the Hebrew Scriptures, chesed is so rich that it takes a beautiful tapestry of English words to define it—encompassing kindness, loving kindness, mercy, goodness, favor, and compassion. It is the very word used for "grace" when the New Testament is translated back into Hebrew. Join the Volks as they journey from the desert of Arizona straight into the wilderness of Psalm 63, uncovering how to move past transient, temporary circumstances and anchor your soul to eternity through the faithful, enduring chesed of God. Shelly has served the body of Christ as a Pastor for over 35 years. He is a bible teacher and conference speaker on the subjects of The Kingdom of God, The Mystery of Israel & The Church and for God’s people to be prepared in their hearts for the end of this age. https://shellyandjunevolk.com/Support the show: https://shellyandjunevolk.com/product/partner-with-us-psalm-127-fund/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chesed - Tuesday

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 14:28

Is the God of the Old Testament a rigid judge, while the God of the New Testament is entirely about grace? This week, Shelley and June Volk tackle this common church misconception head-on by dedicating five days to exploring a single, life-altering Hebrew word: Chesed ($C-H-E-S-E-D$). Appearing over 250 times in the Hebrew Scriptures, chesed is so rich that it takes a beautiful tapestry of English words to define it—encompassing kindness, loving kindness, mercy, goodness, favor, and compassion. It is the very word used for "grace" when the New Testament is translated back into Hebrew. Join the Volks as they journey from the desert of Arizona straight into the wilderness of Psalm 63, uncovering how to move past transient, temporary circumstances and anchor your soul to eternity through the faithful, enduring chesed of God. Shelly has served the body of Christ as a Pastor for over 35 years. He is a bible teacher and conference speaker on the subjects of The Kingdom of God, The Mystery of Israel & The Church and for God’s people to be prepared in their hearts for the end of this age. https://shellyandjunevolk.com/Support the show: https://shellyandjunevolk.com/product/partner-with-us-psalm-127-fund/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chesed - Monday