Foundations with Mandy and Robbo

Robbo Robinson and Mandy Worby explore the origins of kosher food laws, from biblical rules on animals, seafood and blood to Jewish traditions separating meat and dairy. They examine why these laws developed and what they may mean for Christians today. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystud...

Jesus challenged the hypocrisy of religious leaders while upholding God’s Law. Robbo and Mandy explore the meaning of Moses’ seat, why Jesus told people to heed Scripture but not copy the Pharisees’ behaviour, and how Jewish history brings Matthew 23 into sharper focus. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://w...

Jesus confronted the religious leaders of His day, exposing hypocrisy, pride and distorted teaching. Rob O. Robinson and Mandy Warby explore the rival schools of Hillel and Shammai, and examine the puzzling words of Jesus in Matthew 23: why did He tell people to observe what the scribes and Pharisees taught while condemning their behaviour? Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australi...

Robbo Robinson and Mandy Worby explore Yom Kippur, the limitations of sinful human priests, and why Jesus is the perfect High Priest. Fully God and fully human, Jesus understands our weaknesses yet remained without sin, offering Himself as the once-for-all sacrifice and mediator between God and humanity. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print...

Jesus is prophet, priest and king, but why does He need to be our High Priest? Robbo Robinson and Mandy Warby explore the solemn Yom Kippur rituals, the seriousness of sin, and the High Priest's role as mediator between holy God and sinful people. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.co...

Robbo Robinson and Mandy Worby explore the repeated losses in Joseph's life: stripped of his robe, status and freedom twice. Discover how these patterns reveal God's preparation, sovereignty and purpose, turning betrayal and imprisonment into a plan that saved Egypt and Israel. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision....

Repeated words in Scripture are not careless writing. Robbo Robinson and Mandy Worby explore the Jewish understanding that every word carries purpose, uncovering deeper meaning in Jude, Joseph's dream and Revelation's sun, moon and stars. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listene...

Robbo and Mandy explore slavery in the ancient world, the distinct protections of biblical indentured service, and the powerful New Testament picture of believers redeemed from slavery to sin and adopted by God as His children and heirs. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener...

Jeremiah 29:11 is a treasured promise, but its context reveals Judah faced exile and calamity before restoration. Robbo Robinson and Mandy Worby explore why understanding Biblical culture, context and the original issue is vital for applying Scripture faithfully. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate S...

Robbo Robinson and Mandy Worby examine why Scripture must be understood through its original biblical culture, rather than modern assumptions. As words and social definitions change, they explore how believers can renew their minds, avoid cultural bias, and align their lives with God's unchanging standards. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and pr...

Robbo Robinson and Mandy Worby unpack the cultural assumptions behind biblical writings. From Jude's references to Moses and Enoch to lost historical texts, they explore why Jewish culture and ancient context are vital for interpreting Scripture accurately today. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate S...

Robbo Robinson and Mandy Worby explore why biblical culture and original word meanings matter. They examine how some translations replace 'slave' with 'servant' when describing believers' relationship with Christ, and why the distinction shapes our understanding of wholehearted obedience to Him. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: h...

Robbo Robinson and Mandy Worby explore why biblical culture and context matter. Through Daniel's uncompromising faith in Babylon's hostile royal court, they reveal how understanding the original setting strengthens our ability to live faithfully for God today. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See...

On Foundations today, we'll continue our conversation on the all-important question, What Is Truth and learn from the author of Truth itself. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the modern world, truth has become somewhat flexible and optional. However, the Bible is the bedrock of truth so we're going to ask and see about answering the age-old question…what is truth, today on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

We've touched on the word Hineni before, when we were learning that God called Abraham his friend, so this time we're going to spend a little more time learning more clearly what hineni means. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Previously on Foundations we began learning about the Samaritans, we'll continue that today as we learn about this fascinating people group. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a particular ethnic group mentioned in the New Covenant that not many people know about. They're called the Samaritans and they're the topic of conversation today on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simchat (Simk'hat) Torah is an annual celebration of the complete reading of the Word of God over the course of the year. We'll learn how and why the Jewish people celebrate the wonder of God's Word like this at the end of every reading cycle. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/li...

Our program today looks at some of the characters God used to achieve His purposes, wondering how on earth He could not only use, but actually choose some of these people who did some really dreadful things. How could God choose such people to be His representatives to the world? Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.visio...

We've learned about the primary religious groups within Judaism, and today we're going to learn about the different ethnic groups, the Mizrahi, Sephardi and Ashkenasi Jews. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last denomination in Judaism that we're going to learn about on Foundations is Reconstructionist Judaism. It's another modern group born out of the Reform movement. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are seven mandatory Feasts of the Lord, we've learned about them all on Foundations and today we'll get an overview of them all to see how they present the work and ministry of Jesus. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Feast of Sukkot (Soo-cott) or the Feast of Tabernacles like every Feast of the Lord, is a picture of some element of the ministry and works of the Messiah. We'll wrap up our time on this feast today on Foundations to show how Jesus is the fulfilment of Sukkot too. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/don...

The Feast of Sukkot (Soo-cott) is known mostly as the Feast of Tabernacles. It's one of the seven mandatory Feasts of the Lord. It a remembrance of the time the Hebrews were travelling in the wilderness during their 40 year wanderings and how God provided for all their needs on a daily basis. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: http...