Podcasts about Laban

Dr. Ted Traylor shares a message Sunday, September 14, from Genesis 29:1-14. He talks about the relationship between Jacob, Rachel and Laban, discusses the Charlie Kirk assassination, and shares about the living water found in Jesus Christ.   00:00 - Introduction 04:25 - I. Three Sinful Shepherds 8:00 - II. Two Emotional Kisses 12:40 - Discussion on the Charlie Kirk Assassination 20:17 - III. One Well of Living Water   Visit olivebaptist.org for more information.

The Draft is finally back. The boys start out the pod with another classic Laban story. You are going to want to hear this one. That dude is always up to something. Then the boys get into the most insane and combative draft yet where they must select their ideal items to bring on a roadtrip. 4 brothers, 5 picks each. The categories are: drink, candy, salty/savory snack, an entertainment item, and the WILDCARD pick. What will they choose? Will they choose nothing? Will they abandon the draft and go to Cracker Barrel? Will we discuss the Philly Piece or wait until next week? Where am I? Tune in NOW Do the draft and Email us your picks: thegoodbrothersshow@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @thegoodbrothersshow  

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Rabash. Concerning the Debate between Jacob and Laban. 11 (1985)

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"Sermon Outline: Genesis 32:1-21 — Unworthy of the Blessings Received by GraceProp: God often brings us to our end to soften our hearts to the gospel.Introduction:Jacob's story is a powerful conversion narrative revealing God's sovereign grace.Before doing good or bad, God's election stands: “the older will serve the younger.”Jacob seems unworthy through all his deception, raising the key question: When will Jacob truly worship God?Jacob's exile and return mirror Israel's exile and restoration in Christ, the true “Way, Truth, and Life.”Jacob's Predicament:Jacob flees Laban after deceit and conflict, then faces imminent threat from Esau, who still wants to kill him.Jacob is vulnerable, trapped between fear and no escape—his back is against the wall.Change of Disposition:In deep distress, Jacob begins spiritual transformation, humbling himself before both Esau and God.“Propitiation” means to turn away wrath — Jacob seeks to appease both his brother and God.Like gold refined by fire, Jacob's heart becomes malleable in God's hands.Jacob's Plan to Propitiate Esau (vv. 3-8, 13-21):First gift attempt confirms fear; Esau approaches with 400 men.Jacob divides his camp, prepares gifts to appease Esau.Though Esau should serve Jacob (older serving younger), Jacob humbles himself and submits.True exaltation in God's eyes comes through humility and service, not worldly status.Jacob's Plan to Propitiate God (vv. 1-2; 9-12):Jacob sees angels, prays humbly to God, acknowledges unworthiness of God's mercy.After a life of striving and deception, Jacob rests fully on God's grace and promises.His petition is for deliverance from Esau, trusting only God's power.Conclusion — God's Grace in the Gospel:Salvation is sovereignly given and requires humility, the opposite of natural human pride.God often brings us to our end so we might see our need for mercy.We are all “unworthy of even the least blessing” and cannot propitiate God ourselves.Christ's humble obedience and sacrificial death is our true propitiation and hope.Those who humble themselves and trust Christ are saved.Hashtags:#Genesis32 #GodsGrace #JacobStory #SovereignGrace #GospelHumility #ChristianHumility #Propitiation #ExaltedThroughHumility #FaithJourney #BibleSermon #ScriptureReflection #Messiah #ChristOurHope #SalvationByGrace #WrestlingWithGod #ExileAndReturn #TrustGod #SermonOutline #GospelTruth #ChristianTeaching"

Repaso libre a la Transglobal World Music Chart de este mes, confeccionada a través de la votación de un panel de divulgadores de las músicas del mundo de todos los continentes, del que los hacedores de Mundofonías somos cocreadores y coimpulsores. Esta vez traemos músicas desde Bretaña, Ruanda, Estonia, Nigeria, Burkina Faso y otras que aúnan flamenco con música árabe y andalusí, o bien tonalidades persas y escandinavas. El número uno nos lleva a Mali, con Hawa & Kassé Mady Diabaté. Our loose overview of this month’s Transglobal World Music Chart, created through the voting of a panel of world music disseminators from all continents, of which the makers of Mundofonías are co-creators and co-promoters. This time we bring music from Brittany, Rwanda, Estonia, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and others that combine flamenco with Arabic and Andalusi music, or else Persian and Scandinavian tonalities. The number one takes us to Mali, with Hawa & Kassé Mady Diabaté. - Denez Prigent - Le capitaine de Saint-Malo - Toenn-vor / Chants des sept mers - Ahmed Mukhtar and Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde - Samaa’i ajam - Al-Hambra - Alaa Zouiten - Abouab Fes (btayhi) - Aficionado: Flamenco moro - The Good Ones - Mediatrice, you left this world too soon - Rwanda sings with strings - Duo Ruut - Vastlalaul [ +Puuluup] - Ilmateade - Mádé Kuti - Take it all in before the lights go out - Where does happiness come from? - Kanazoé Orkestra - Balan diamou - Balabeatz - Constantinople, Kiya Tabassian, Benedicte Maurseth, Patrick Graham - Nordic dreams - Nordic lights in Persian sky - Hawa & Kassé Mady Diabaté - Kaira - Toumaro - (Hawa & Kassé Mady Diabaté - Laban djoro - Toumaro) 📸 Hawa & Kassé Mady Diabaté

This episode walks through Genesis 31, recounting Jacob's secret departure from Laban's house, Rachel's theft of the household gods, Laban's pursuit, and God's intervention in a dream. It highlights the tense showdown and the covenant that separates them. Through the story the speaker draws three clear lessons: God provides during conflict, our instinct is to hedge our bets with idols or backup plans, and true peace comes from God's presence even when human conflicts remain unresolved.

In this sermon, we explore the gripping narrative of Jacob's return from exile and God's merciful preservation of His undeserving elect. Despite Jacob's ongoing deceit and struggle, God's faithfulness remains steadfast, protecting and guiding him back to the promised land.Key themes include:The tension of Jacob still not fully owning God as his own, even after God's promise (Genesis 31:42, 53)God's providential removal of Laban's household as a refuge, pushing Jacob toward grace and dependence on HimThe ongoing pattern of deceit between Jacob and Laban, showing human weakness contrasted with divine mercyGod's intervention protecting Jacob from harm despite his unworthinessRachel's theft of Laban's idols as a subtle mockery of false gods and a reminder that salvation belongs to the one true GodThe covenant between Jacob and Laban marking a turning point—Jacob is caught between enemies but under God's careApplication: How God often humbles us through trials to reveal our need for His grace, just as He did with JacobThis passage reminds us that God's grace is sufficient for undeserving sinners and that He will go to any lengths to save His elect, even while they are still far from Him. May we, like Jacob, come to see the wonder of God's mercy in our own lives.“It was good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.” — Psalm 119:71"

"How is it that God often blesses us even through means that are unwise, sinful, or seemingly foolish? In this message, we explore Jacob's strange and morally murky path to prosperity while serving Laban. This passage shows us that God works through sinful means to accomplish His holy ends.Jacob's peculiar breeding practices, Laban's deception, and the ongoing competition between the two men create a chaotic backdrop—but behind it all stands the sovereign grace of God. Jacob's wealth does not come from his own wisdom or skill. In fact, his methods are laughable by any standard. And yet, God blesses him anyway—not because of Jacob, but in spite of him.In this sermon, we consider:

In this episode, Todd dives into a pivotal moment in Jacob's life from Genesis 32 - the night he wrestled with God at Peniel. At a crossroads between his past with Laban and the looming confrontation with his brother Esau, Jacob finds himself in a situation where his careful preparations and planning might not be enough. This episode explores those moments in life when even our best preparations leave us needing something more. Through Jacob's transformative experience of wrestling and refusing to let go until receiving God's blessing, listeners will discover profound insights for both their faith journey and preparedness mindset. Todd examines how this ancient story reveals timeless wisdom for those moments when our gear, plans, and preparations fall short. Resources Listen to the RYF Podcast Download the Blackout Checklist

Big & Tom Tweak are BACK in the Fancy Lad Podcast studio with legend Laban Pheidias to talk Bonkersville, juggling, and Blockhead. All this!

Harder look at Abraham; "Gerar"; What Abraham was doing; Strangers; Melchizedek vs Abimelech; Degenerating the people; Lifestyle; Assisted suicide?; Abraham's tithe; Human resources; Capitalism; Charity = Love; The culture of Nature's God; Revelation; Fasting; Ruth and Naomi; Burning furnace; Tree of Life; Fleeing the light; Abraham's vision; Jacobs dream; Ambassadors of God; Life's journey; Self-indulgence vs caring for one another; William the Conqueror; Covenants; Law of nations; Haran - dry place; Abraham's reputation; Feeding sheep; Trusting Abimelech?; Common reasons for divorce; Idolatry; Blame; Understanding Abraham; Life requires sacrifice; Waiting upon the Lord; How to follow Abraham and Christ; Righteousness of God; Abundance of life; "Pillow"?; Canaanites; Merchants of men; Smoking furnace?; Source of dominion; Caring through charity; Christ's institutions; Authors of confusion; Gen 15:17; Consequences of your choices; Isa 6:13; Being Doer's of the Word; Altars of charity; Iniquity of Rachel, Sarah, Leban; Manipulation; Deut 4:20; When to give?; Jer 11:4; Iron furnace = bondage; Rightly dividing charity; Satisfaction?; Coming to the well of Christ; God's timing; Being a stranger in Canaan; Jacob's leaving his comfort zone; Repentance; Freewill sacrifice; World of confusion and manipulation; Recognizing God's miracles; Rebekah vs Rachel; Dry bones?; Symptoms of being off the righteous way; Consuming fire; Jacob's dream; Messengers of God; Gen 29:1; Rachel's late arrival; Being Christ's Church; Symbolism of Jacob meeting Rachel; Are you submitting to God?; Laban's eye for gold; Laban's wife-swap; Seek Righteousness.

Canciones de los discos más recientes del etiope Mulatu Astatke 'Tension' con Hoodna Orchestra ('Delilah', 'Hatula', ' 'Yashan'), el maliense Salif Keita ' So kono' ('Awa', 'Chérie', 'Kanté Manfila', 'Laban') y el senegalés Youssou N´Dour 'Éclairer le monde'/'Light the world' ('Machalla', 'Sam fall', 'Noflaay', 'Mbëggëel doole', 'Ahmadou Bamba'). De propina, 'Yékèrmo séw', de Mulatu, que Jim Jarmusch utilizó en la banda sonora de 'Broken Flowers'.Escuchar audio

In this episode of the Christian Prepper podcast, Todd explores "bugging out" through the story of Jacob in Genesis 31. Todd examines how Jacob, at God's direction, made the decision to leave his father-in-law Laban's household after years of mistreatment. The episode draws important parallels between Jacob's experience and the Christian life, highlighting that there are seasons when God calls believers to make significant changes. Beyond the spiritual application, Todd connects this biblical principle to practical preparedness, sharing his personal experience during Hurricane Harvey when he chose to "bug in" despite rising floodwaters while his neighbor evacuated. While acknowledging that bugging in is often preferable, he emphasizes the importance of being ready to leave when necessary, maintaining bug-out bags, emergency binders, and essential valuables. Resources Listen to the RYF Podcast Download the Blackout Checklist

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Zohar for All. VaYishlach. I Have Resided with Laban

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In this episode, Todd delivers a message about the critical error many believers in the preparedness community often overlook - failing to exercise proper discernment. Drawing from the biblical story of Jacob and Laban in Genesis 30, Todd illustrates how even in ancient times, a lack of awareness about one's surroundings and circumstances led to costly outcomes. The episode weaves together scriptural wisdom with practical preparedness advice, challenging listeners to engage with both their faith and the realities of our complex world. Resources Listen to the RYF Podcast Download the Blackout Checklist

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With the powerful hold idols have over us, is there any hope that we might dethrone these counterfeit gods?  The answer is, “Yes!” …IF we take to heart this foundational truth.  Idols cannot simply be removed – they have to be replaced.How do we do that? If we hope to deal with our idols, what we need is not merely a vague belief in God but a profound encounter with God.Jacob had such an encounter, and it changed him forever. We met Jacob and his wives, Leah and Rachel, in a previous message. By the time we get to Genesis 31, Jacob has settled into married life and is prospering quite nicely. But Jacob's success became a threat to his father-in-law, Laban, and tension began to grow between them. So, Jacob decided it was time to part ways and return to his homeland. By now, his parents were gone, but his twin brother, Esau, the one Jacob had deceived, was still around. And the last time they had seen each other, Esau threatened to kill him. As Jacob and his huge entourage of family, servants, flocks, and herds drew near, he received the alarming news. Esau was heading his way, accompanied by a small army. Jacob was sure Esau was coming to make good on his threat. So, he springs into action. He sends out some servants with a huge gift of livestock for his brother. Then he divides his family into smaller groups and sends them across the river. Now night is falling, and Jacob is alone. All of his life, Jacob had been a “control freak.” He had sought to control people and circumstances to get what he wanted. He demonstrates the ultimate counterfeit god: SELF.The idol of self comes in many forms: self-sufficiency, self-determination, self-rule. Every one of us is challenged by the idol of self. Like Jacob, you've determined to be a survivor.  And like Jacob, you survived—but at a huge cost.Jacob's life had been one long wrestling match to get a blessing.  He wrestled with Esau to hear it from his father's lips.  He had wrestled with Laban to find it in Rachel's companionship.  But it hadn't worked.  He was still needy and empty on the inside. And now, he wrestles with God Himself. A mysterious figure comes to Jacob in the night, and they wrestle, struggling all night long, until at last, the Lord touches his hip and it is wrenched out of its socket. But rather than let go, Jacob clung all the harder. “I won't let go until you bless me!” He realized that nothing else matters. If he didn't have God's blessing, he didn't have anything.At long last, Jacob recognized the true God and surrendered to Him. God gave him a new name—Israel. And He left him with a reminder of who is really in control: Jacob would walk with a limp for the rest of his life.Jacob's transformation came after a profound encounter with God.  And, in the end, that is the only remedy against idolatry. When you know God as GOD, you don't need anything or anyone else. And when you give control to Him, you don't have to bow to the idol of self.  Text: Genesis 31-32Originally recorded on December 12, 2010, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN

"In this powerful passage, Jacob—the one who deceived his father and brother—is now himself deceived by Laban. But behind the earthly injustice is the divine hand of providence and justice. God's perfect justice brings Jacob face to face with his own sin, as the deceiver becomes the deceived.This sermon explores:

Thursday with Tabitha 9. Obadiah by Tabitha Smith This week we've reached the little book of Obadiah. He was the most minor of the minor prophets, in that his book is the shortest! In fact, it's the shortest book in the whole of the Old Testament with just one chapter, containing 21 verses. ~ Obadiah means “one who serves Yahweh”. We're not told anything else about the prophet himself. In the course of the prophecy, the fall of Jerusalem (which happened in 586 BC) is referred to as a past event and the fall of Edom (which happened in 553 BC) as a future event. So it is likely that the book was written between these events. ~ To understand the background to Obadiah, we need to head back to Genesis, to the account of the brothers Jacob and Esau. These two non-identical twins were born to Isaac and Rebekah. Even from their birth, they showed signs of not exactly getting along. Esau was born first, all red and hairy, and Jacob followed after him, grasping his heel. They grew up to be very different. Esau was a skilled hunter, favoured by his father, whilst Joseph was an introverted man who preferred to stay with his mother in the proximity of the family tents. ~ Jacob famously tricked the hungry Esau out of his birth rite and later stole his father's blessing by disguising himself as his older brother and fooling the elderly, blind Isaac. So Esau swore revenge on his brother and fully intended to kill him. Rebekah helped Jacob to escape and he fled to the territory of his uncle Laban. There he met and married his wives, Leah and Rachel. Esau, who was also called Edom, married several wives, including an Ishmaelite woman (that is, a descendent of Abraham's first son by the slave girl Hagar). ~ Jacob and Esau did meet again some years later, and much to Jacob's relief and surprise, Esau didn't kill him on the spot but appeared to have forgiven him. Jacob still didn't trust him though, and he took his family off in a different direction to avoid having to be in close proximity to his brother's family. Jacob had 12 sons by his two wives and their two servants. His 4th son, one of Leah's children, was Judah, and from his line the tribe of Judah came into existence. From Esau's line came the tribe of the Edomites. The Edomites lived in the hill country of Seir. This was a mountainous region about 1500m above sea level. Their territory appeared to be impenetrable and they felt quite safe in their high dwellings. In Numbers 20 we read that after the Exodus from Egypt, the Israelites asked the Edomites for permission to pass through their territory along the King's Highway. The Edomites refused, adding to the tensions between these two tribes. However, in Deuteronomy 23:7-8, God commanded the Israelites that they should not hate an Edomite in view of the brotherly connection between the two tribes. ~ Edom was defeated by king Saul in the 11th century BC and subdued again by king David 40 years later. Edom became a vassal state of Israel but it was never completely de-stroyed. ~ Fast forward to the time of Obadiah, and we find that the tribe of Judah, the sole remnant of the original 12 tribes of Israel, had been conquered and the capital city of Jerusalem had fallen to the Babylonians. During the conquest of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar, some of the Judeans had tried to escape from the city and flee into the surrounding coun-tryside. The Edomites, rather than helping their neighbours and brothers in the time of their distress, sided with the foreign invaders and handed over the fleeing Israelites to the Babylonians. Psalm 137:7 recalls how the Edomites gloated over the destruction of Jeru-salem: Remember, O LORD, against the Edomites the day of Jerusalem, how they said, “Lay it bare, lay it bare, down to its foundations!” ~ The main theme of Obadiah is the judgement of the Edomites for the way they betrayed the people of Judah during the Babylonian invasion. ~ The first 15 verses of the book are addressed to the people of Edom. God scorns the pride and arrogance of the Edomites, who say to themselves, “who will bring me down to the ground?” (v3), referring to their perceived safety in their high mountain region. But God will bring them down and they will be punished for their evil deeds. The prophet mixes both past tense and future tense verbs when describing Edom's fate. This is a technique that can be found in prophetic writing, when future events are sometimes described as if they had already happened. ~ God's message through Obadiah is that Edom will be completely destroyed, with not a trace left behind. The main charges against Edom are found in verses 12-14: "But do not gloat over the day of your brother in the day of his misfortune; do not rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their ruin; do not boast in the day of distress. Do not enter the gate of my people in the day of their calamity; do not gloat over his disaster in the day of his calamity; do not loot his wealth in the day of his calamity. Do not stand at the crossroads to cut off his fugitives; do not hand over his survivors in the day of distress." ~ The judgement is summarised in verse 15: "As you have done, it shall be done to you; your deeds shall return on your own head." ~ The final part of the book relates to the people of Jerusalem. God promises that he will preserve a remnant of his people who will survive the exile and reclaim the land that is theirs, according to his plans and promise. To the devastated people of Judah, this would have been an incredible promise of hope. It seemed, to all intents and purposes, that their future was doomed and that God's promises to Abraham had come to nothing. But God promises that Judah will become like a raging fire once more, whilst Edom is reduced to stubble. Judah's time of judgement for her own sin would be over, and then God would judge her enemies. The final words of the book, in verse 21, declare that “the kingdom shall be the Lord's.” The promised land of the Old Testament foretells the reality of the greater promised land, which is the coming kingdom of God. Matthew's gospel in particular speaks of this prom-ised kingdom, which Jesus ushered in during his time on earth. The whole of the Bible is the story of this ultimate kingdom, reaching its climax in the book of Revelation. The king-dom of God is already here, but it is not yet fully here. That won't happen until Jesus re-turns. In chapter 11 of the book of Hebrews, the writer recounts the names of the men and women of the Old Testament who trusted in God's promises to them regarding the coming kingdom. He then writes in verse 13-16: “These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. For people who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. If they had been thinking of that land from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.” ~ This city is the new Jerusalem, the heavenly kingdom. Jesus used several metaphors to try to help his listeners grasp the nature of the kingdom of God. He described it as a tiny mustard seed which grew into a huge tree, or as a tiny amount of yeast which could make a whole batch of dough rise. From tiny, seemingly in-consequential beginnings, something great grows. When all seemed lost to the exiled people of Judah, God says “just wait and see what I will do”. And the glory of the final kingdom is made all the greater by the trial of the journey. ~ You and I are invited to be part of this coming kingdom of God. No matter how small and insignificant we might feel in the great plan of God, and no matter how dire our circumstances seem to be, we can be assured that God's kingdom is coming and we can be part of it. It is surprising and mysterious, hidden and yet revealed, wonderful and awesome. It is something new, something different, something glorious. It is possible for the wisest brains to miss it completely whilst little children understand and embrace it. ~ God is doing a new thing and he invites us to come and see. The prophet Isaiah recorded God's words to his exiled people: “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:18-19) ~ Some 700 years after Isaiah, Jesus walked the streets of Jerusalem and declared: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6) ~ Even the seemingly obscure prophecy of Obadiah is part of Jesus' great story. It's all about him. Between the lines of prophecy about Edom and Judah we see the greater picture of God's redemption plan and his justice, mercy and grace. When the risen Jesus walked on the road to Emmaus and explained to the amazed disciples how the Law and all the prophets spoke about himself, I like to think that he said a bit about Obadiah. ~ We've got four more books to look at before this series draws to a close, and there are lots more interesting things to come as we look at Haggai, Zechariah, Joel and Malachi. Join me next week if you can! ~ ~   Right Mouse click or tap here to download this episode as an audio mp3 file

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The Warriors have expressed their disappointment in the two match ban handed to a Dolphins player for breaking Warrior Jacob Laban's leg. Felise Kau-fusi caused the injury after diving at Laban's legs during their NRL clash on Friday night, sidelining him for the reminder of the season. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Jacob worked 20 years for Laban. God blessed Laban greatly through Jacob. Yet, Laban became the greatest obstacle Jacob could not escape. But God did not forget his promise to bless Jacob.

On this episode we begin with a scientific discussion, then Laban gives us an update on his dog. From there we get straight into the new James Gunn film SUPERMAN. We talk pretty extensively about it and get into spoiler territory. So watch the movie first. Or skip the movie and just listen to this episode. You can't tell from the recording but during this episode we had a four-way arm wrestling match going on the entire time. We had to cut it off before a winner was crowned because we all passed out at the exact same time and my wife had to call the ambulance. It was crazy but in the end we are stronger brothers for it and we got the ride in the ambulance together still clenched. The EMTs let us finish recording the episode which was sick and they had the siren blasting the whole ride Email us thegoodbrothersshow@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @thegoodbrothersshow  

“Christ may act the part of an enemy a little while. . . but it is to make way for acting His own part of mercy in a more seasonable time. He cannot restrain His compassion long.” —Richard Sibbes This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke continues his sermon on the story of Jacob and Laban, comforting us with the promise that God will even use the sins of His people for their ultimate good.  The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to experience the truth of God's Word for real life.

“Everyone knows what is most pleasant to him, but God alone knows what is most profitable.” —Thomas Boston This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke examines the story of Jacob and Laban, reminding us how God uses trials to bless His people.  The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to experience the truth of God's Word for real life.

July 13. 2025.

It's always fun to talk to someone from the Strangite Church, officially known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite) Based in Burlington, Wisconsin, this branch of the Latter-day Saint movement offers a distinctive perspective on the succession of Joseph Smith and the ongoing divine restoration. https://youtu.be/RUL8rF0hb4U Strangite Genesis in Voree The current headquarters of the Strangite Church is Burlington, Wisconsin. Interestingly, the area holds historical significance with multiple names. It was originally called Foxville. While today it's known as Burlington, a specific area on the west side of town where the Mormon settlement was located was called Voree by the early Strangites, a name associated with the significant "Voree record". James J. Strang led his followers to this location, believing God had instructed them to move from Nauvoo. James Strang was dispatched to the Burlington area by Joseph Smith, having been baptized and made an elder by Smith himself. Strang wrote back to Joseph Smith, suggesting Voree would be a "wonderful place for a gathering" due to its rich resources like fish, fresh water, great farmland, and good soil near the Great Lakes. Initially, Joseph Smith was hesitant, but after discussion with Hyrum Smith and a subsequent spiritual revelation, he concluded that Voree was indeed a good place for the Saints. James J. Strang: Joseph Smith's Chosen Successor? The Strangite Church believes that James J. Strang was divinely appointed as Joseph Smith's successor. This belief is rooted in two pivotal events: The Letter of Appointment: Joseph Smith penned a letter to James A. Strang, officially appointing him as his successor. This original letter is now preserved at Yale University in the Beineke Library, with copies available for members. The Angelic Ordination: On the very day Joseph Smith was assassinated, June 27, 1844, angels appeared to James J. Strang and ordained him a prophet. These were believed to be the same angels who ordained Joseph Smith – Peter, James, and John. Strang was aware of Joseph's death through this angelic visitation even before news arrived from Nauvoo. Furthermore, it's believed that Jesus also anointed Strang as the King of Israel for the gentile dispensation, an ordination attributed to his lineage from the royal line of King David. Sacred Texts and Prophetic Interpretations The Strangite Church embraces a unique canon of scripture beyond what is common in other Latter-day Saint traditions: The Voree Plates: These ancient plates were revealed to James Strang through a vision from the angel Moroni, known as the Hill of Promise. Strang gathered leading citizens to witness their excavation from beneath a tree, about four feet down, where roots had grown around them. The plates, housed in an earthen case, crumbled upon exposure to air due to their age. Witnesses, including a newspaper reporter from Kenosha, confirmed the ancient nature of the record and that the site had been undisturbed. Strang translated them using the Urim and Thummim given to him by the angel Moroni, much like Joseph Smith used the Urim and Thummim to translate the Book of Mormon. The Voree Plates provide a brief history of a people who were "no more" and, most notably, contained a pictorial drawing depicting the true structure of the priesthood, including the prophet lawgiver, two viceroys, twelve apostles, high priests, and seventies. These plates were translated around 1844. The Book of the Law: This significant text is believed to be the "stick of Judah" spoken of in Ezekiel 37. According to Strangite belief, Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon (the stick of Ephraim), but was instructed not to touch the sealed record, which was the Book of the Law, meant for a future prophet. James J. Strang, being of the tribe of Judah with Jewish ancestry, translated the Book of the Law after receiving the plates of Laban from the angel Moroni.