Bible Book Club

This episode covers Deuteronomy 14, 15, and 16! Moses goes from warning about rejecting Canaanite gods in the last chapter to rejecting Canaanite ways in this chapter. The Israelites are to be different, set apart. In what they do, the food they eat, and the way they treat each other. The world is to identify the Israelites with God as his children.    Thank you for being a part of the club. Take...

This episode covers Deuteronomy 12 and 13! We are still in the "Just Do It" sermon but part 2. Moses is deeply concerned about the faith crisis Israel may face in Canaan. Moses is looking off to the future, seeing the path to the Promised Land, and strategizing the best plays. Like any good coach, he goes over some new plays to win the game because no matter what the new opposition bring...

This episode covers Deuteronomy 10 and 11! Moses continues with his "Just Do It" sermon but to keep the Israelites' attention, he uses a double imperative.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Season 4, Episode 8: Moses Faces More Mutiny  The Path to Good or Evil   Contact Bible Book Club! Social : Ins...

This episode covers Deuteronomy 7,8, and 9! Israel's to-do list grows in this episode with three must-dos for their success in the Promised Land. While blessings abound if they do, death awaits them if they don't. In the sermon, Moses leaves them a do-or-die list of sorts.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Bl...

This episode covers Deuteronomy 5 and 6! We will move from Moses' 'Remember' sermon to Moses' second sermon, 'Just Do It!'. In the sermon, the core of the book, Moses will review with the Israelites what they must do moving forward.  If you thought sermon #1 was passionate, the pleading of sermon #2 will rock you.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Take a peek...

 Welcome to Season 5! This episode covers Deuteronomy 4, where Moses intensifies his message to the Israelites. Chapter 4 is the climax and conclusion of Moses' first sermon. His urgency is heard in every word. Listen along.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog  Season 4, Episode 13: Phinehas the Killer Priest S...

Welcome to Season 5! In this episode, we cover Deuteronomy 2 and 3.  In this sermon, Moses tasks the nation to remember what God can do for them if they obey Him.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog  Season 4, Episode 13: Phinehas the Killer Priest Season 4, Episode 10: Even the Faithful Can Fall The Abraham Accords...

Welcome to Season 5! In this episode, we begin Deuteronomy. While we are continuing with Moses' story, it is in a very different format than the four books before. Moses is going to give a sermon. (The Israelites and us can learn a lot from it.)   Thank you for being a part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog   Season 2, Episode 13: Moses...

In this episode, we cover Numbers 34-36. These final chapters in the book of Numbers cover a variety to rules of how to live in the land, ranging from marriage to murder.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Season 4, Episode 7: A Moment of Weakness Leads to a Life of Wandering Season 1, Episode 25: The...

In this episode, we cover Numbers 32 and 33. In the last 5 chapters of Numbers, Moses is going to focus on the division of the land. These chapters are important to read because they lay the foundation that provide for understanding Israel's frustrating future in the Promised Land.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's rec...

In this episode, we cover Numbers 30 and 31. This passage covers a wide range--everything from the vows the Israelites make to God to the revenge on the Midianites for their part in enticing the Israelites to worship the god Baal.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog The Table of Nations Season 3, Episod...

In this episode, we cover Numbers 27, 28, and 29.  Zelphehad's daughters are going to take a stand, Moses gets a sneak peak of the Promised Land, and God's succession plan is revealed. To help this next generation out,  God is even going to outline a helpful calendar for the people to (hopefully) follow God's Holy days accurately.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure...

In this episode, we cover Numbers 26. Numbers 26 covers the second census taken for Israel, 40 years after the first. The census gives a military count and includes only men old enough to fight. It also determines the size of the tribes, and therefore, the size of their allotted land once they take possession in the Promised Land.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek...

In this episode, we cover Numbers 24 + 25. In Numbers 24, we get to hear the remaining five oracles from Balaam. God is going to use Balaam to prophecy many blessings and victories for the nation of Israel. In a turn of events, sadly in Numbers 25, Israel's men get seduced by the enemy and they commit the first apostacy.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at th...

In this episode, we cover Numbers 22 + 23. During these chapters, Israel is going to camp at Moab and we get the story of King Balak and seer Balaam. Buckle in to see how a talking donkey steals the scene.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog The Path to Good or Evil Camp Diagram by Jan Luyken (Rijksmuse...

In this episode, we cover Numbers 21. Chapter 21 is a turning point in the wilderness wanderings for Israel. God's perseverance with Israel begins to pay off and there is a glimmer of hope for God's people.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog The Journey from Kadesh-Barnea to the Plains of Moa...

In this episode, we cover Numbers 19 and 20. Chapter 19 especially focuses on the priests with ritual instruction from cleansing from the impurity of death. Enter in the Red Heifer Ashes and the Water of Cleansing.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Leviticus Offerings Chart The Journey from Kadesh-Bar...

In this episode, we cover Numbers 17-18. Here we see God verify Aaron as his choice for High Priest for the 3rd and final time. This time God is going to give the people a visible reminder, a staff.  Along with this verification, we see the duties for the priests and Levites laid out again along with a new mention regarding tithes.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek...

In this episode, we cover Numbers 15 and 16! In Numbers 15, we get a repeat and a few additions to some offerings to remind the Israelites of how to be holy and have a relationship with God. In Numbers 16, Moses faces more mutiny from the people.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Leviticus Offerings C...

In this episode, we cover Numbers 13 and 14! In this episode, a generation of people lose the opportunity of a lifetime and a lifetime of opportunity. One moment of weakness is going to lead to life of wandering in the wilderness for most Israelites.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Kadesh-Barnea Map...

In this episode, we cover Numbers 11 and 12! Just last chapter, the Israelites celebrated one whole year of freedom with their second Passover. After celebrating, the nation starts complaining. They are not happy campers.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Show notes are also available to view on Susan...

In this episode, we cover Numbers 9 and 10! After the Aaronic blessing and the tribal parade of gifts to God in gratitude, the nation of Israel is going to experience its second Passover. The cloud is mentioned again and God is giving the very clear instructions regarding setting up or camping based on the guidance of the cloud's movements.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure...

In this episode, we cover Numbers 7-8. In Numbers 6, Israel received God's blessing. Within these following chapters, the people are going to respond to God's blessing with a dedication of gifts to God in gratitude. It is going to be a parade of tribes presenting their gifts in order.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley&ap...

In this episode, we cover Numbers 5-6. These next two chapters provide some final words on issues of impurity that could distract the Israelites from the fight ahead and disturb the camp purity.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Fidelity: To abide, to belong by Washington Institute Show notes are also...

Welcome back to Bible Book Club for Season 4! In this episode, we cover Numbers 3-4. God is going to command the Levites and give the detail of another layer of protection around the tabernacle, between the tabernacle and the other tribes.   Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog The Tabernacle Camp Diagram...