The stories of Ruth and Hannah don’t include any dramatic miracles or the words of prophets, so why did the ancient scribes include them in the Bible? What’s so important…
Year: 2018
The Reign of the Judges - Old Testament S01E19
The Judges of Israel serve as powerful likenesses of Christ, as the Israelites represent us, the (hopefully) repentant sinner.
Be Strong and of a Good Courage - Old Testament S01E18
Why did God let an entire generation of Israelites die in the wilderness? Why did he command his chosen people to utterly destroy their enemies? How hard was it to…
The Name of God
In his vision of God at the burning bush, Moses learned two different, but related, names of God. The first was ehyeh asher ehyeh, commonly translated “I AM THAT I…
Beware Lest Ye Forget - Old Testament S01E17
Through Moses, God lets us know remembering, like gratitude, is a choice, one that requires work.
I Cannot Go Beyond the Word of the Lord - Old Testament S01E16
The prophet Balaam is a study in contradictions, and we discuss his story on three levels: as a fable, as a tragic drama, and as a type of Christ.