The book of Numbers is full of exciting stories and colorful characters. We highlight the 10 important moments, from the introduction of the Nazarite vow to the spying of Canaan to the lifting up of a bronze serpent. Scriptures referenced include Numbers 1:1; Numbers 6:1-21; Numbers 11::18-20; Numbers 12; Numbers 13-14; Numbers 16:1-3, 31-35; Numbers 21:1-9; Numbers 21:22-26; Numbers 22-24; and Numbers 27.
Today, we replay Episode 191, from July 2021, “The Worshiper,” part of our series “50 Books in 50 Weeks.” Joel is the 2nd book of the Minor Prophets. Little is known about the man after whom this is named. His name combines the covenant name of God, Yahweh, and the generic name for God, El. It has been translated as “one to whom Yahweh is God.” Otherwise, we can interpret his name to mean “a worshiper of Yahweh.” Joel shows that he is a true worshiper by being responsive to the word of the Lord. He calls the people to repentance. He warns them that if they do not return to God they will suffer a fate worse than the plague of locusts that has just recently destroyed everything they have. Scriptures referenced include Joel 1:1-2, 4; Joel 2:21-23, 26-27; Joel 2:11; and Isaiah 55:6-7. ...
From the experiences of those who quit, those who gave up on God and/or gave up on eternal life, we can learn lessons that will enable us to be more faithful. We explore stories about Lot’s wife, the spies who were afraid to enter the Promised Land, people who followed Jesus for the wrong reasons, and Judas Iscariot. Scriptures referenced include Proverbs 24:16; Genesis 19; Deuteronomy 1:22-23; Numbers 13; Numbers 14; Colossians 4:14; 2 Timothy 4:10; Matthew 13:22; John 3:3; John 12:6; Matthew 26:13-15; John 6:70; John 13:27-29; and Matthew 27:3-5 ...
The “Golden Rule” is the name given to a principle Jesus taught and which can be found both in His Sermon on the Mount and in the Sermon on the Plain. What we call the Golden Rule can perhaps be best captured by Matthew 7:12. We explore why this is such a profound Christian precept. We compare it to similar sayings from additional religious traditions and assert why it is superior. Additional scriptures referenced include Matthew 22:37-39; Matthew 5:43–44; and 1 John 4:20. ...
