Podcasts about Passover

John 19:13-14 “Therefore when Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out, and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called The Pavement, but in Hebrew, Gabbatha. Now it was the day of preparation for the Passover; it was about the sixth hour. And he said to the Jews, ‘Behold, your King!'" The Pavement was a judgment seat outside the Praetorium, and there Pilate presented Jesus once again to the Jewish officials. He still had nothing by which to condemn Jesus. The Jew's accusation that He was an imposter portraying himself to be their king didn't seem to be worthy of the death penalty. Nevertheless, Pilate made one last fruitless appeal. Behold your king. There Jesus stood robbed in purple, crowned with thorns, blood steaming down His face and torso. The blood of the eternal covenant between the Father and the Son had begun to be spilled. Every drop that hit The Pavement declared the love of God for His people—an everlasting love, sustained by the will of God through the incomprehensibly brutal beating. The will of God the Father authorized it, and the will of God, the Son, received and endured it. In this the definition of the love of God is revealed: the sustained direction of the will, toward the highest good of another, no matter what the cost. This kind of love flows out of the lives of those in whom Jesus lives. And in a way, very different from what Pilate meant that morning, we say to the world, “Behold my King!” Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

In Isaiah 26:19–20, Isaiah looks ahead to a coming day of trouble, a moment when God will arise to judge the earth. But before the judgment comes, God gives His people explicit instructions: enter your rooms, shut the doors behind you, and hide for a little while until the indignation has passed.The scene sounds remarkably familiar. It echoes the Passover in Exodus, when God came to judge Egypt and its gods. Israel would be delivered, but they were not simply told to sit back and wait. God gave them instructions. They were to identify themselves with Him and His covenant people, place the blood on their doors, enter their homes, and remain there until the judgment had passed.In this episode, we explore this Passover-like pattern in Isaiah and what it teaches us about the judgment of God. God's wrath is not impulsive, unpredictable, or uncontrolled. Scripture repeatedly describes Him as slow to anger. And Isaiah identifies a particular reason for His judgment: the earth has shed innocent blood, and God will finally expose what has been hidden and hold the guilty accountable.We then turn to the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus also warns His disciples about a future day of trouble—and, like Isaiah, gives them specific instructions about what to do when that day comes.Together, these passages reveal an important biblical pattern: sometimes God's deliverance includes an invitation to participate in our own deliverance. God is the One who saves, but His people are called to trust Him enough to listen, respond, and follow His directions.Deliverance is God's work. But faithful participation may sometimes be a part of how we experience it.Key Passages:Isaiah 26:20-21Matthew 24:15-28Explainer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on how to use ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.biblehub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.blueletterbible.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us a question or comment at our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website podcast page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Growing In God Podcast Program Number: GIG #319   Title: The Day of Atonement – Yom Kippur   Web Description: If you are in Christ, you are a new creature and old things have passed away. So have the old things passed away from you? Has your old Adamic nature passed away, and you no longer struggle with sin? Is that an experience you have had? I think, for the most part, people do not believe that that experience even exists. Yet that experience is what the Day of Atonement is about. And as we celebrate it this year, I think we should appropriate that experience to be the reality in our lives.   Show Notes: Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is observed as a time of fasting and repentance. It was a day appointed by God to make atonement for the people and to cleanse them of their sins. That involved animal sacrifice. But an important aspect of that day was that one goat was not sacrificed but sent out alive to remove the sins of the people. Christ did this for us on a permanent basis. Yet as Christians we emphasize the forgiveness of sin, and this aspect of permanently removing our sin is something we have difficulty believing.   Regardless, this is something God emphasized for the Day of Atonement. Our understanding of forgiveness is rooted in Passover. As the Passover lamb covered the children of Israel and protected them from judgment, so the blood of Christ covers us and protects us from judgment. This covering is generally what we refer to as forgiveness of sins. But the cleansing and removal of sin was not at Passover; it was on the Day of Atonement.   There is a difference between having our sins forgiven and having our sins removed. You can be forgiven of your sins and still have the nature of sin in you. And it is clear that we Christians still have that sin nature. Therefore, just as Passover is an important part of our deliverance, so the Day of Atonement is a time when we look to the Lord—not just for the forgiveness of our sin but for the removal of the nature of sin. Can we believe for that? I think we can.   Key Verses:   •       1 Corinthians 5:7. "Christ our Passover also has been sacrificed." •       Leviticus 23:26–28. "It is a day of atonement, to make atonement on your behalf before the LORD." •       Leviticus 16:1–34. Read about Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. •       Leviticus 16:11. "Aaron shall offer the bull of the sin offering which is for himself … and for his household." •       Leviticus 16:15. "He shall slaughter the goat of the sin offering which is for the people." •       Leviticus 16:22. "The goat shall bear on itself all their iniquities to a solitary land." •       Leviticus 16:30. "It is on this day that atonement shall be made for you to cleanse you." •       Hebrews 9:18–28. "Christ … will appear a second time for salvation without reference to sin." •       2 Corinthians 5:15–17. "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature." •       John 3:1–13. "That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit." •       Romans 6:1–13. "Our old self was crucified with Him, in order that our body of sin might be done away with." •       Ephesians 4:22–24. "Be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new self." •       Colossians 3:9–10. "You laid aside the old self with its evil practices, and have put on the new self." •       Romans 12:1–2. "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."   Quotes:   •       "Every Sunday you receive Communion, the Lord's Supper, and the purpose of that is to remember the sacrifice that was made. And most people use it in applying the blood once again and looking for forgiveness of the sins that have transpired since last Sunday." •       "I think we should humble ourselves and reach for a level of experience that we have not yet received, which is this new creature that is freed from the conditionings and the nature of the past." •       "There is a process where we transcend through the good, the acceptable, and the perfect into a renewal of our mind, which transforms us into His likeness and His image. And I believe this is the purpose of the Day of Atonement."   Takeaways:   1.    It is one thing to be forgiven of sin, but we cannot dwell with God in His presence with sin still dwelling within us. Atonement involves the removal of that sin. 2.    We understand that through forgiveness we receive eternal life, and we are accepted into the family of God. But we should not continue to live—and feel like it is acceptable to live—with this nature of sin still dominating or at least existing within us. 3.    Yes, we need to be forgiven of our sins, but likewise, we need to lay aside the old self and put on the new self, "which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness."

John 19:13-14 “Therefore when Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out, and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called The Pavement, but in Hebrew, Gabbatha. Now it was the day of preparation for the Passover; it was about the sixth hour. And he said to the Jews, ‘Behold, your King!'" There isn't time to go through all the various explanations of the “sixth hour” mentioned by John in this verse. After reading many of them, I think this one seems most plausible, reconcilable to all accounts, and meaningful. Jesus was the sacrificial Passover lamb. The Greek word pascha, here translated Passover, is also used elsewhere to refer to the Passover meal or the lamb of sacrifice. Before the lamb was offered it had to be examined by the high priest and prepared. The only timeline that makes sense is this. Jesus was arrested around 2 a.m., taken to Annas' and the Caiaphas' houses for examination. Then He was taken to Pilate around 6 in the morning, then to Herod for further questioning and execution. When Pilate proclaimed to the Jews, “Behold your king” at around 8 a.m., 6 hours of examination and preparation had transpired—from 2-8. This explanation brings this account into the timelines of the other gospel accounts, but it also explodes with meaning. John revealed that God prepared His Passover Lamb according to the Law to fulfill all righteousness. The Lamb of God was prepared on the preparation day of Passover, and the Lamb was ready for sacrifice. He was presented one last time to the high priests and Jewish officials. Behold the love of God! His blood on your life means His death angel will passover your life and not destroy you. Look now at Jesus in the moment recorded here in John 19:14 and recognize and receive God's gracious and merciful provision so He could passover your sins. Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

Remembering God's Faithfulness: Holding Fast to Christ. In this week's Timberline Bible Study for September 22, 2026, we explore the biblical meaning of memory and remembrance. Scripture calls us to remember God's faithfulness, His provision, His Word, and above all, Christ's sacrifice. From the Passover and the stones at the Jordan to Communion and the teachings of the apostles, this message reminds us that true remembrance is an act of faith—one that shapes our lives, strengthens our hope, and helps us remain rooted in our first love for Jesus.Listen in as we recall what Christ wanted us to remember.

Imagine being able to physically see God directing your steps. It would certainly be easier to follow Him. God gave the children of Israel His visible presence—pillars of cloud and fire—to comfort and guide them along this new journey. Follow along as Dr. McGee covers more about the Passover, the Promised Land, and (surprise) Pharoah's once-again hardened heart.

What do the ancient Jewish festivals and biblical Feasts of the Lord have to do with Christians today? Are they simply historical traditions, or do they reveal something about God's prophetic calendar and what is still to come?   In this episode of The RP Podcast, Pastor Rod Parsley and Ashton Blaire explore the biblical and prophetic significance of Passover, Pentecost, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the Feast of Tabernacles. From their historical significance in the Old Testament to their fulfillment in Jesus Christ, discover how these appointed times reveal God's redemptive plan and point toward biblical prophecy, the end times, and the return of Jesus Christ.   Subscribe and join us for a new episode of The RP Podcast every Tuesday at 8 AM ET.

While the Passover was a monumental night for those who put their faith in God, it was a tragic night for many Egyptians. Defeated and afraid, Pharoah finally surrendered. Almost instantly, the Israelites were hurried out of the land of Egypt. Their exit was so rushed, they had to eat their unleavened bread on the go. And so, at the end of Exodus 12, we see God's people—hurried and unprepared—finally leaving Egypt behind.

What does it really take to be saved?In Exodus 11–12, judgment is coming to Egypt—but God provides a way of rescue. The difference between judgment and deliverance is the blood of a spotless lamb.The Passover points us forward to an even greater deliverance. Jesus, the Lamb of God, shed His blood so that we could be rescued from sin and death. In “The Blood That Saves,” we'll discover how the first Passover points directly to the cross and why the blood of Jesus remains our only hope for salvation.

John 12:1-8 NIVSix days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus' feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, “Why wasn't this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year's wages.” He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it. “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.” 

John 12:1-8 NIVSix days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus' feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, “Why wasn't this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year's wages.” He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it. “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.” 

JOHN 7:1-13 | DOING THINGS GOD'S WAY EXPLANATION : Around 6 or 7 months had passed by from the end of John 6 and the beginning of chapter 7. We know because chapter 6:4 points to the Passover in the spring, and John 7:2 , tells us they were preparing for the feast of tabernacles which took place in the…

Jesus - The Passover Lamb - 1 Cor. 5:7

This sermon examines the biblical account of King Hezekiah's revival in 2 Chronicles 30, emphasizing that true spiritual renewal begins with a realistic assessment of one's condition and the restoration of communion with God. The preacher highlights the necessity of cleansing the house of God from idolatry and sin as a prerequisite for genuine fellowship and worship. By analyzing Hezekiah's efforts to unify Israel through the Passover, the message underscores that reconciliation requires acknowledging sin and relying on the atoning work of Christ. The narrative illustrates how obedience to God's Word and unified praise lead to a sudden, powerful movement of the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to respond to God's initiative by turning back to Him to experience restored joy and spiritual vitality.

Luke 22:7-20 - The Passover Pastor Mike Dean

On the day of Pentecost the risen Christ keeps His word: the Spirit comes from heaven with wind and fire, filling waiting disciples so they they may declare the mighty works of God in the languages of the nations gathered in Jerusalem. What Sinai once wrote on stone God now writes on hearts of flesh; what Babel scattered, God now commandeers for praise; Come hear how the Passover blood, Sinai's thunder, and Pentecost fire all run through the redemptive theme fulfilled in the death, resurrection, and exaltation of Jesus— Here the Church is empowered for her mission to present Jesus to a lost and dying world. Come and join us as we learn together.

The sermon explores the theological significance of Jesus' impending crucifixion during the Passover, contrasting His sovereign control with the futile schemes of religious leaders. It draws parallels between the Old Testament Passover lamb and Christ as the ultimate antitype who offers eternal redemption through His blood. The preacher emphasizes that despite the malicious plotting of Caiaphas and the princes of darkness, Jesus remains in complete authority over His own death and resurrection. This divine sovereignty ensures that salvation cannot be thwarted by evil forces or human opposition. Believers are called to trust in this unstoppable work of God and act as ambassadors of reconciliation to a lost world.

The sermon contrasts the empty ritual of the 'sacrifice of fools' with the profound spiritual reality of true sacrifice and sustenance found in Christ. By examining Old Testament types such as the Passover lamb, manna, and Abel's offering, the text illustrates how physical rituals prefigure the necessity of partaking in Jesus' body and blood for salvation. It emphasizes that mere external observance without faith is ineffective, urging believers to seek daily spiritual nourishment rather than superficial religious acts. The message highlights that just as physical food sustains the body, Christ serves as the living bread that provides eternal life and spiritual growth. Ultimately, it calls for a faithful engagement with God's Word, moving beyond mere tradition to a genuine, faith-filled relationship with the Savior.

Jonathan McNair | Recorded September 23, 2025

Gerald E. Weston | Recorded September 23, 2025

Gerald E. Weston | Recorded September 23, 2025

Jonathan McNair | Recorded September 23, 2025

In this episode of The Kubik Report, I present a message originally delivered in Cincinnati on September 28, 2020, examining the deeper meaning of the Day of Atonement and its powerful message of reconciliation. The biblical Holy Days reveal God's plan in a remarkable progression. Passover begins with the individual and Christ's sacrifice for sin. The Day of Atonement expands that picture from personal forgiveness to the restoration of relationships—with God and with one another. I explore the important difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. Forgiveness can begin with one person, but reconciliation requires both parties to participate in repairing a broken relationship. Restoring trust may require time, patience, humility, and repeated positive actions. This work of reconciliation, I explain, provides a glimpse into the enormous work that will be necessary in the coming Kingdom of God as Christ brings healing to a fractured world. The episode also examines Jesus Christ's role as High Priest. A prophet carries God's message to humanity; a priest represents human needs before God. Because Christ experienced human life and understands our weaknesses, Christians can approach God with confidence, knowing they have a compassionate High Priest. I also reflect on fasting and repentance. Biblical fasting is not merely going without food or attempting to persuade God to grant our requests. Drawing from Isaiah 58, I emphasize that genuine fasting should change us—loosening the bonds of wickedness and making us more compassionate, generous, and willing to serve others. Finally, I consider the need for both personal and national repentance, reflecting on my attendance at The Return gathering in Washington, D.C., in 2020. The Day of Atonement ultimately points beyond forgiveness to something greater: reconciliation, restored relationships, and humanity becoming at one with God.

Robin grew up in a believing home and remembers her mother praying with her every night. She heard the stories of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph many times. When she was 12 she went forward and prayed the sinners prayer with a counselor.  When Robin was around 15 she took confirmation classes and was baptized, and started attending many youth activities at her church.  She attended Seattle Pacific College and halfway through her junior year Robin was baptized in the Holy Spirit.After attending a Liberated Wailing Wall concert and seeing the Christ in the Passover demonstration from Jews for Jesus, a friend invited her to a Messianic congregation and Robin fell in love with the Jewish feasts and customs. Having already learned many Jewish folk dances, Robin found the dances very worshipful and fun.  She began attending congregation Emmaus (now Beit Tikvah) in Bellevue every Shabbat. She has been involved in dance ministry and leadership ever sinceand also reads in Hebrew from the Torah scroll about once a month.  Robin's main career was working as an office manager in the public health laboratory in Seattle for over 40 years. She retired the end of 2017.

Yeshua has fulfilled Passover, Unleavened Bread, First-Fruits, and Pentecost, the first four Feasts of YHWH. What about the final three [fall] feasts of YHWH, the Feast of Trumpets, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot or Tabernacles? Yes!

Get ready to see Christ in the Old Testament. Exodus 12 recounts one of the most important moments in Israel's history—the Passover, the birth of Israel as a nation. God promised to redeem those who put their faith in His blood alone, and He still keeps that promise today.

Before God explained freedom to Israel, God gave them a meal. In this sermon, we explore how rituals shape us long before we understand where they are leading. Drawing on the Passover, the Eucharist, and surprising insights from the movie "Tony" and music producer Rick Rubin, we discover how faith is formed through practice, community, and Christ's invitation to the table. Whatever your doubts or questions, what we need is here.

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores ten powerful dimensions of the shofar, based on the teachings of Rav Saadia Gaon. He begins with the very pattern of the shofar sounds themselves: the firm tekiah, the broken shevarim, the shattered teruah, and finally another strong tekiah. This sequence reflects the rhythm of human life. We experience times of confidence, periods of brokenness, and moments when we feel shattered—but we can become whole again. The shofar tells us that this cycle is not a failure; it is part of the journey Hashem created for us. The first reasons for the shofar focus on our relationship with Hashem. It coronates Hashem as our personal King, awakens us to teshuvah, and recalls the revelation at Mount Sinai, when every Jewish soul experienced extraordinary closeness and clarity. The shofar also echoes the calls of the prophets, whose blasts were designed to wake the Jewish people from spiritual complacency. Hearing it should therefore never be passive; it is meant to awaken us and make the kingship of Hashem real in our lives.  Other meanings connect the shofar to the destruction and future rebuilding of the Temple, the binding of Isaac, awe and humility, and the Day of Judgment. The Akeidah represents absolute dedication to Hashem, while the shofar's call to humility reminds us that although we are tiny in comparison with the universe, Hashem still desires a personal relationship with each of us. On Rosh Hashanah, we must also prepare our case before the heavenly Judge: Why should Hashem grant us another year, and what will we do differently with the life and blessings He gives us?   The final themes look toward redemption: the ingathering of the exiles and the resurrection of the dead will also be accompanied by the shofar. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that prayer itself can happen anywhere—not only in a synagogue or with a siddur. Prayer means opening the heart and speaking directly with Hashem, whether in Houston, on the highway, at a red light, or in a doctor's waiting room. The shofar ultimately becomes a form of communication beyond words—a spiritual “send button” carrying our deepest message to Hashem.   Rabbi Wolbe concludes by encouraging listeners to prepare before the shofar is blown. Close your eyes, stop everything else, and ask: What is my message to Hashem? Perhaps it is simply, “I want to be closer to You. Help me remove the barriers and limitations that keep me from growing.”_____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinThe Episode is dedicated in honor of Ziggy GruberRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on September 8, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on September 9, 2026_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Shofar, #RoshHashanah, #Teshuvah, #HighHolidays, #Prayer, #SpiritualGrowth ★ Support this podcast ★

The festival of Sukkot or Tabernacles (also commonly called Booths) begins on 15 Tishri and is intended to commemorate the time which the Ancient Israelites spent in the wilderness after the Exodus. Images of the post-Exodus period, God wanting Israel to remember what happened in the desert, and perhaps most importantly the need for His people to physically be reminded of His desire to commune with them, are all themes which are seen throughout one's observance. The Feast of Tabernacles was considered to be so important in the Torah, that God gave it the distinction of being one of the three times of ingathering, along with Passover and Shavuot (Leviticus 23:39-43).

Deuteronomy 16:1-17 presents three annual feasts — Passover, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles — as institutions of Old Covenant Israel's corporate worship, each tethering Israel's communal life to God's redemptive acts. This exposition traces how each feast was bound to the central sanctuary, expressed the theme of divine redemption, and anticipated a greater fulfillment in Christ. Main points: - the Feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread — remembrance of redemption from Egypt - the Feast of Weeks — firstfruits and freewill offering in response to God's provision - the Feast of Tabernacles — rejoicing before the Lord for the fullness of his blessing Scripture references: - Exodus 12:1-28; 23:14-17; 34:18-23 - Leviticus 23:4-44 - Numbers 28:16-31 - Deuteronomy 12:5-14; 15:1-18; 16:1-17 - John 1:29; 7:2-39 - 1 Corinthians 5:7-8; 15:20-23 - Colossians 2:16-17 - Hebrews 10:1-14 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/bible-study-deuteronomy-16-1-17-the-annual-feasts-of-israel Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai

Does the Bible teach a flat Earth? In this episode of Nephilim Death Squad, David Lee Corbo (The Raven) and Top Lobster are joined by Sean from Kingdom in Context for a deep dive into biblical cosmology, the firmament, Genesis 1, the Book of Enoch, the heavens, and the question of whether Scripture describes an enclosed, non-heliocentric creation.The conversation opens with discussion of the Charlie Kirk shooting and several alleged inconsistencies and conspiracy theories surrounding the case before turning to the central topic: what the Bible actually says about the structure of creation. Sean breaks down Genesis 1:1–8, the Hebrew concept of the “raqia” or firmament, the waters above and below, and Genesis 7:11's “windows of heaven” in relation to Noah's Flood.From there, the discussion explores SpaceX launches, atmospheric pressure, military documents described as using flat and non-rotating Earth assumptions, ancient cosmologies, and passages from Job, Isaiah, Psalms, Ezekiel, Matthew, Revelation, and extra-biblical writings such as 1 Enoch. Sean also explains a seven-layer model of the heavens, Sheol and Tartarus, “powers and principalities,” and the connection the hosts draw between UFO phenomena, CE5 experiences, spiritual beings, and demonic deception.The episode also examines the dimensions of New Jerusalem in Revelation 21, lunar waves, the circuit of the sun in Psalm 19:6, eclipses and Passover, Enoch's gates of the sun, Antarctica's 24-hour sun, the Hillel and Zadok calendar debate, King Josiah's Passover, God's law versus dispensational theology, and whether heaven is a literal physical place above the Earth. The conversation closes with Revelation 22, Ezekiel 47, the River of Life, and Sean's interpretation of the New Jerusalem and the restored creation.What does Scripture actually teach about the shape and structure of the world? Does the biblical firmament fit the modern heliocentric model, or does the Bible present a radically different cosmology? Share your thoughts in the comments.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere podcasts are available.► Subscribe for more Biblical analysis, Christian worldview discussions, and conspiracy research through a Biblical lens.Website: https://www.kingdomincontext.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kingdomincontextRumble: https://rumble.com/c/KingdomInContextKick: https://kick.com/kingdomincontextFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kingdomincontextX: https://x.com/context_kingdomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingdomincontext/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kingdomincontextPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/KICsupportPayPal: https://www.paypal.me/sgriffin887Cash App: https://cash.app/$Kingdomincontext00:00 Intro02:04 Sean from Kingdom in Context02:46 Charlie Kirk Case & Conspiracy Questions05:57 Biblical Cosmology & Flat Earth09:53 Genesis 1 and the Firmament14:41 SpaceX Launches, Atmosphere & the Firmament24:32 Military Documents & a Non-Rotating Earth25:49 Pagan Cosmologies, Scripture & Enoch35:48 Where Do the Heavens Begin?40:42 Powers, Principalities & the Cosmos Kratos46:20 CE5, UFOs & Demonic Deception48:04 Ancient Cultures and the Firmament54:57 New Jerusalem vs the Globe Model01:04:56 Elohim, Angels, Prophets & Messengers01:11:22 Lunar Waves, Stars & the Firmament01:15:31 Eclipses, the Crucifixion & Passover01:17:40 Enoch's Sun Gates & the Biblical Calendar01:21:43 Antarctica and the 24-Hour Sun01:26:02 Messianic Judaism, Feasts & Biblical Cosmology01:30:01 Moon Maps, Ice Walls & Extra Territories01:35:03 Enoch, the Zadok Calendar & Passover01:40:04 God's Law vs Dispensational Theology01:45:53 Where Is Heaven? A Literal Physical Realm01:50:39 Defining Biblical Terms & Understanding Genesis01:55:29 Revelation 22, Ezekiel 47 & the River of Life02:00:00 Kingdom in Context & OutroBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nephilim-death-squad--6389018/support.☠️ Nephilim Death Squad — New episodes 5x/week.Join our Patreon for early access, bonus shows & the private Telegram hive.Subscribe on YouTube & Rumble, follow @NephilimDSquad on X/Instagram, grab merch at toplobsta.com. Questions/bookings: chroniclesnds@gmail.com — Stay dangerous.

Burning Bright returns with a look into catastrophes both personal and physical, featuring poetry by Priscilla Long, Leah Silverman, and James K. Zimmerman.Support the show

One of a KindEvery pastor will tell you the same thing: nobody teaches you what to say when you're standing with a family in the valley of the shadow of death. It's the part of ministry we dread most and, oddly, the part that teaches us the most. The teacher in Ecclesiastes put it plainly: "It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of everyone, and the living should take this to heart." This week, as we came to the end of Moses's story in Deuteronomy 34, we sat with that same truth. Moses died, just as we all will. But the way he lived, and the faith that carried him there, is worth a long, careful look.A Mountain and a PromiseAt 120 years old, Moses climbed Mount Nebo, a roughly 4,500 foot ascent with no trail, to look out over the Promised Land he would never enter. God showed him "the whole land, from Gilead to Dan," all the way to the Mediterranean Sea, and told him plainly, "I have let you see it with your own eyes, but you will not cross over into it." Moses had lost his temper years earlier and robbed God of glory, and this was the consequence. But here's the beautiful part: that failure never altered his relationship with God. They were just as close as before. God himself buried Moses in an unmarked grave, and the people grieved for thirty days before finally reflecting on his life and moving forward into the land he'd led them to. Scripture sums him up simply: "Since then, no prophet has arisen in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face." He was one of a kind, and the intimacy he shared with God is something we can still aspire to today.Faith That Shaped His IdentityHebrews 11 gives us Moses's eulogy, and it shows us exactly how that intimacy was built. First, his faith determined his identity. "By faith, Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh's daughter." Understand what that meant: Moses had already become great in Pharaoh's house, educated, decorated, and set up for a life of power. All he had to do was stay quiet and enjoy it. Instead, he chose to be identified with God and with God's enslaved people rather than with the palace that made him. That's the choice in front of all of us. Joshua later put it this way: "Choose you this day whom you will serve." Moses chose, and so must we.Faith That Shaped His ValuesSecond, Moses's faith determined what he valued. He "chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin," regarding "disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than all the treasures of Egypt." He knew the pleasures available to him in Egypt were real, but temporary, and that chasing them would leave him thirstier, not satisfied. He understood something Jesus would later say plainly: if you want to find your life, you have to lose it. Only in laying ourselves down for God's glory do we find the satisfaction we're all searching for.Faith That Shaped His ResolveFinally, Moses's faith determined his resolve. He "left Egypt, not fearing the king's anger," and he "kept the Passover and the application of blood" even though nothing about painting lamb's blood on a doorpost made sense to anyone watching. That's resolve: persevering in our convictions and keeping God's commands even when the world around us says it's foolish. Moses obeyed anyway, and that obedience pointed forward to something greater. The blood on the doorpost that saved the firstborn of Israel points us to Jesus, the Lamb of God, whose blood saves us from sin and death.A Life Worth EmulatingMoses wasn't perfect. He stumbled and made real mistakes. But his faith was active, not just something he said he believed, and that's what set him apart. As James reminds us, faith without works is dead. So take a moment this week to ask yourself honestly: is your faith alive? Can the people around you look at your choices, your priorities, and your obedience and see that you belong to Jesus? We only get one life to make our mark, and the opportunity is now. If you haven't placed your faith in Christ, there's no better day than today to take that step. And if you already believe, share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, and let Moses's example push you toward a faith that shows up in how you actually live.

Fr. Matthias Shehad continues his study of Deuteronomy chapters 16 to 18, focusing on the observance of key Jewish feasts and the promise of a coming prophet. He explains the significance of the Passover, Feast of Weeks (Pentecost), and Feast of Tabernacles, emphasizing their roles in commemorating God's deliverance of Israel and fostering communal worship in the temple. Fr. Matthias highlights the importance of celebrating these feasts with joy and remembrance of God's faithfulness. The talk also covers the appointment of judges to uphold God's law with justice, the requirements for sacrifices, and the severity with which Israel was to handle idolatry and sin for the purity of the nation. Fr. Matthias discusses the prophecy of a coming prophet “like Moses,” understood as a foreshadowing of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who would speak God's words faithfully. The message connects Old Testament laws and feasts to their fulfillment and spiritual meaning in the New Testament and Christian life. #DeuteronomyBibleStudy #PassoverFeast #ProphecyOfTheMessiah #PentecostFeast #OrthodoxChristianTeaching #FrMatthiasShehad #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org

God's feast days aren't outdated rituals — they're eternal appointments connecting us to His timeline, His glory, and His prophetic plan. From Passover to Tabernacles, they point to Christ and help take us from glory to glory. The Bible comes alive when you understand them from a New Testament perspective.

God's feast days aren't outdated rituals — they're eternal appointments connecting us to His timeline, His glory, and His prophetic plan. From Passover to Tabernacles, they point to Christ and help take us from glory to glory. The Bible comes alive when you understand them from a New Testament perspective.

God's feast days aren't outdated rituals — they're eternal appointments connecting us to His timeline, His glory, and His prophetic plan. From Passover to Tabernacles, they point to Christ and help take us from glory to glory. The Bible comes alive when you understand them from a New Testament perspective.

193 - Grab your Bibles and join us as we chat about what things stuck out to us in 1 and 2 Kings, plus things we learned about the prophet Elijah. And stay to the end if you want to see us read the last 2 chapters with Lori's kids. ♡ If you enjoy our content, please consider helping support our channel:CHECK OUT OUR AMAZON storefront - https://www.amazon.com/shop/loriandmichelle (if you use our link we may receive a small commission.)SUPPORT - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loriandmichelleWe appreciate any and all support as it helps keeps us going and able to produce content for you. Thank you.TIMESTAMP:00:00 Kings01:46 Michelle tracking03:10 Passover and Elijah05:18 Lori's tracking08:53 Other gods11:00 Odd stories11:55 Judah king pattern13:24 Jeroboam and Ahab 15:10 Angered Yahweh16:00 Elijah and Elisha33:37 Live Bible reading with Lori's kidsResources:https://bibleproject.com/guides/books-of-kings/https://bibleproject.com/videos/chronicles/https://petergoeman.com/are-kings-and-chronicles-the-same/https://www.bibletimelines.com/articles/the-gospel-according-to-1--2-kings-and-1--2-chronicleshttps://reasonabletheology.org/whats-the-difference-between-kings-and-chronicles/Why Elijah Could No Longer Hear God - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMKI7QJuqGI&t=1059sYou've Been Reading Elijah WRONG This Whole Time! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzXEocrMIJQ&t=1847sThe REAL Reason Elijah SLAUGHTERED The Prophets Of Baalhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6Y0UxxXvFAEvery Miracle Elijah Did, Explained: The Prophet Who Shut the Sky - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kriClc6wBH0Miracles of Elijah and Elisha  - https://bibletalk.tv/the-strange-miracles-of-elijah-and-elishaOur testimony back to Jesus from LOA| new age- https://youtu.be/znjZd94XMRA#biblestudy #bibletalk #biblenotes Bible study with us on our Podcast: Sister and the Bible Songs from Epidemic Sound.We appreciate any and all support as it helps keeps us going and able to produce content for you. Thank you.Disclaimer: Please remember this is our first time reading and studying the Bible, so we don't know everything and we will continue to learn and grow. We do our best to speak God's truth. Here to encourage you to read and study God's word.Purelytwins, Lori and Michelle, will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our videos and information. This video is for informational purposes only and the author does not accept any responsibility for any liabilities. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transcribed, , in any form, without the written permission and signature of the author. We are not Bible scholars, pastors, or teachers. We are sharing what learn from reading and studying the Bible for the first time. Thanks for your understanding and for your support.

John 19:1 “Pilate then took Jesus and scourged Him.” As we begin chapter 19 let's remember what's happened previously. Jesus gave Himself up to the Jews and Romans. He endured an unlawful arrest and trials by Annas, Caiaphas and the Jewish council, Pilate and Herod. After efforts to wiggle himself out of dealing with Jesus, Pilate succumbed to the pressure of the Jews to crucify Jesus. They were compelled by hate and jealous self-ambition to destroy Jesus and His movement. Pilate caved to the pressure and handed Jesus over to his soldiers to carry out the most excruciating execution imaginable. We read here that Pilate did the deed, but we know he never laid a hand on Jesus. He was guilty of authorizing the scourging and execution in the name of Rome. As we read about the crucifixion of Jesus, let's remember He is allowing everything that happened to Him. At any given moment in the chain of events that led to His death, He could have stopped it all with a word if the Father had so willed it. Pilate had Jesus scourged. The Jews by law could not give more than 40 lashes, but there was no limit to a Roman scourging. In an article On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ, in JAMA, March 21, 1986—Vol. 255, No. 11, a Roman scourging was described. “The severity of the scourging depended on the disposition of the soldiers and was intended to weaken the victim to a state just short of collapse or death. As the Roman soldiers repeatedly struck the victim's back with full force, the iron balls would cause deep contusions, and the leather thongs and sheep bones would cut into the skin and subcutaneous tissues. Then, as the flogging continued, the lacerations would tear into the underlying skeletal muscles and produce quivering ribbons of bleeding flesh. Pain and blood loss generally set the stage for circulatory shock. The extent of blood loss may well have determined how long the victim would survive on the cross. After the scourging, the soldiers often taunted their victim.” We know from Scripture that the goal was bring the Jesus to the edge of death through loss of blood and pain so that they could be finished before observing the Passover celebration. We also know from Scripture that this was God's doing because the Son's innocent blood had to be spilt in payment for our sins. This is love, that He, who knew no sin, laid down His life for us, who are hostile in mind and engaged in evil deeds (Col. 1:21). Through our oneness with Jesus, we are saved from our sins. He conquered our enemies and reigned as our King of love as He suffered. What Pilate and the Romans meant for evil, God meant it for good. Let's give thanks to our God. “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we praise You and thank You for enduring the pain and bloodshed that we might be justified, forgiven, and have fellowship with You. It is our privilege to live to love with You today.” Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

In this Bible Story, we witness the righteous anger of Jesus. During the Passover, corrupt money-changers and religious leaders exploit people's desire to worship. So Jesus fashions a whip and drives them out. This story is inspired by John 2:13-23, John 3: 1-21, Numbers 21:4-9. Go to https://www.BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is John 2:15 from the King James Version.Episode 178: As Jesus entered the temple gates during Passover, His eyes were open to the corruption of that sacred place. Where there should have been awe and a sense of holiness, a marketplace existed. Instead of forgiveness, the religious leaders were requiring fees. Jesus could not stand this happening in God's temple, so He drove out the buyers, sellers, and the money changers! The temple priests challenged Him on this but Jesus did not falter. Later that evening though, one of the Pharisees came to Him to know more about who He was and what He came to do.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd Haberkorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Week 152   Matthew 27:11 ESV   11 Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus said, "You have said so."     John 18:28-32 ESV   28 Then they led Jesus from the house of Caiaphas to the governor's headquarters. It was early morning. They themselves did not enter the governor's headquarters, so that they would not be defiled, but could eat the Passover. 29 So Pilate went outside to them and said, "What accusation do you bring against this man?" 30 They answered him, "If this man were not doing evil, we would not have delivered him over to you."31 Pilate said to them, "Take him yourselves and judge him by your own law." The Jews said to him, "It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death."32 This was to fulfill the word that Jesus had spoken to show by what kind of death he was going to die.                   Luke 23:2 ESV   2 And they began to accuse him, saying, "We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding us to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king."       Matthew 22:19-22 ESV   19 Show me the coin for the tax." And they brought him a denarius. 20 And Jesus said to them, "Whose likeness and inscription is this?" 21 They said, "Caesar's." Then he said to them, "Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." 22 When they heard it, they marveled. And they left him and went away.       John 18:33-38a ESV   33 So Pilate entered his headquarters again and called Jesus and said to him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" 34 Jesus answered, "Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?" 35 Pilate answered, "Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered you over to me. What have you done?" 36 Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world." 37 Then Pilate said to him, "So you are a king?" Jesus answered, "You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice." 38 Pilate said to him, "What is truth?"       John 18:38b ESV   After he had said this, he went back outside to the Jews and told them, "I find no guilt in him.       Luke 23:5 ESV   5 But they were urgent, saying, "He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee even to this place."       Matthew 27:12-14 ESV   12 But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he gave no answer. 13 Then Pilate said to him, "Do you not hear how many things they testify against you?" 14 But he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed.       Luke 23:6-11 ESV   6 When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. 7 And when he learned that he belonged to Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him over to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. 8 When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see him, because he had heard about him, and he was hoping to see some sign done by him. 9 So he questioned him at some length, but he made no answer. 10 The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him. 11 And Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him. Then, arraying him in splendid clothing, he sent him back to Pilate.       Matthew 14:1-2 ESV   At that time Herod the tetrarch heard about the fame of Jesus, 2 and he said to his servants, "This is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that is why these miraculous powers are at work in him."       Matthew 27:15-18 ESV   15 Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release for the crowd any one prisoner whom they wanted. 16 And they had then a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. 17 So when they had gathered, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release for you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?" 18 For he knew that it was out of envy that they had delivered him up.     Proverbs 27:4 ESV   Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming,   but who can stand before jealousy?       Proverbs 14:30 ESV   A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh,   but envy makes the bones rot.       Matthew 27:19-23 ESV   19 Besides, while he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered much because of him today in a dream." 20 Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. 21 The governor again said to them, "Which of the two do you want me to release for you?" And they said, "Barabbas." 22 Pilate said to them, "Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?" They all said, "Let him be crucified!" 23 And he said, "Why? What evil has he done?" But they shouted all the more, "Let him be crucified!"                      

The night before the crucifixion turned into very long night. Long after Jesus and the disciples celebrated the Passover, they were across the valley on the western slopes of the Mount of Olives. There they would find themselves tested and tried. While Jesus suffered in agony and sought relief in prayer, the disciples proved unequal to the task of providing comfort and encouragement. He would stand strong in the coming trials, while they would all fall away, just as He had said. A sermon preached by Pastor Caleb at Legacy Reformed Baptist Church in East Grand Forks, MN.

Even in a night the disciples were utterly clueless about, Jesus had already carefully arranged every detail, right down to the surprising sorrow of betrayal, which was itself part of the plan foretold since the Old Testament. At the Passover table, Jesus reveals that he himself, not the lamb, is the true meal: take, this is my body, poured out for many, so that everything we truly need is found not in performance but in receiving him.

The Old Testament is about Jesus. But the question is “how?”Is Isaiah 53 about Jesus? What about David? Joseph? The Passover lamb? Manna? Is this really what the Old Testament is about, or are we just reading Jesus into it?You'll learn the messianic prophecies and scriptural types that Scripture itself explicitly confirms. You'll see how the Old Testament actually reveals Jesus—not through guessing or reinterpreting the words, but through what Holy Scripture itself plainly says.By the end, you won't just know the Old Testament points to Jesus. You'll understand how.

John Strain | Recorded July 11, 2026

John Strain | Recorded July 11, 2026

The Song ends where Genesis began, under a tree in a garden with two people who are not ashamed. Solomon points us to Revelation 22, Eden restored, and the New Heavens and the New Earth. Love is as strong as death, Solomon writes, and it is the flame of the LORD Himself, which many waters cannot quench. Then brothers appear, worrying over a little sister too young to be spoken for, and they decide that if she is a wall, meaning she has kept herself pure, they will crown her in silver, and if she is a door, meaning she has not, they will board her up in cedar and put a stop to it. Faithfulness is not only a promise between husband and wife, but also the call to every Christian to be loyal to Christ and Him alone. The Rev. Donald Stein, pastor of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Rockton, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Song of Solomon 8:1-14. To learn more about St. Andrews Lutheran, visit standrewrockton.com. The Song of Solomon is a book of love poetry, a bride and her bridegroom singing to each other across eight chapters. God's people have sung it since Solomon's day, and Jewish congregations still read it at Passover. The Church has heard in it the voice of Christ and His bride, and Luther quoted the Song in The Freedom of a Christian to describe what happens when Christ takes a sinner as His own. Paul was working the same ground in Ephesians five, where he set marriage beside Christ and the Church and called it a great mystery.  This series works through the whole book verse by verse, from the kiss in chapter one to the seal on the heart in chapter eight. We hear what it says about the body, about desire, and about the marriage God instituted in the garden. We also ask where Christ is in it, since the Church has long heard in these songs the voice of the Bridegroom who gave His life for His bride. Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

Solomon describes his bride, beginning at her feet and moving up. He describes her "belly like a heap of wheat encircled with lilies," and her "neck like an ivory tower" and "nose like the tower of Lebanon." The comparisons sound strange to us. In Solomon's mouth, however, they are stately and reminiscent of a kingdom at peace. She answers him: "I am my beloved's, and his desire is for me." That word for desire appears twice more in Scripture, both times in Genesis, both a curse. Does this point us to the reversal of the curse of Eden through the Church's marriage to Christ? The Rev. James Peterson, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Curtis, NE, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Song of Solomon 7:1-13.  To learn more about St. John Lutheran in Curtis, visit facebook.com/stjohncurtis. The Song of Solomon is a book of love poetry, a bride and her bridegroom singing to each other across eight chapters. God's people have sung it since Solomon's day, and Jewish congregations still read it at Passover. The Church has heard in it the voice of Christ and His bride, and Luther quoted the Song in The Freedom of a Christian to describe what happens when Christ takes a sinner as His own. Paul was working the same ground in Ephesians five, where he set marriage beside Christ and the Church and called it a great mystery.  This series works through the whole book verse by verse, from the kiss in chapter one to the seal on the heart in chapter eight. We hear what it says about the body, about desire, and about the marriage God instituted in the garden. We also ask where Christ is in it, since the Church has long heard in these songs the voice of the Bridegroom who gave His life for His bride. Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

In this Bible Story, we peer into the childhood of Jesus. Even as a young boy, his purpose is clear. He is to teach the word of God and turn people's hearts of stone into hearts of flesh. Although his family doesn't entirely understand, Jesus grows up with purpose and mission. He grows in strength and wisdom, works as a carpenter, and waits to begin his ministry. This story is inspired by Luke 2:40-52. Go to https://www.BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Luke 2:40 from the King James Version.Episode 175: As Mary and Joseph were leaving Jerusalem, after their annual Passover visit, they lost track of Jesus. After looking for three days, they found him still in the Temple, asking questions of the Priests and learning from them. Mary was concerned, but Jesus was content and obeyed his father and mother. Growing daily in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd Haberkorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices