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God makes a covenant with Israel at Mt. Sinai involving many laws, instructions, and regulations. Israel promises to obey, before Moses ascends the mountain to receive the tablets of the 10 commandments from Yahweh. Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Exodus 20-24. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought t...

Israel comes to Mount Sinai and hears the 10 Commandments directly from God. The people ask Moses to be their representative to God. Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Exodus 19-20. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated to helping people like you learn...

God provides water from the rock before the nation of Amalek performs a surprise attack on the Israelites in the wilderness. God provides victory through Moses and Joshua, before Jethro blesses Yahweh. Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Exodus 17-18. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the B...

Today we see newly free nation of Israel in the wilderness with Yahweh. They come to Marah and Elim. Two places of God's provision of water in two different ways. We also see God provide the manna bread from heaven.  Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Exodus 15-16. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and bro...

Today we see Pharaoh pursue the Israelites to the Red Sea before Yahweh fights for Israel to defeat their enemy. The Exodus is complete. Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Exodus 13-14. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated to helping people like you le...

Today we explore how Jesus relates to the great Passover of the firstborn of Israel. Jesus adds new significance to the meal, as he shows himself to be the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. Read along with the story. Today we're looking at John 1:29, Luke 22, 1 Corinthians 5:7, and Isaiah 53. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is li...

The final plague comes upon Egypt as the firstborn in every household is put to death. But God provides a way of salvation through this culminating judgement. God passes over Israel as they obey his means of salvation in the Lord's Passover. Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Exodus 11-12. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is l...

More plagues devastate Egypt as Yahweh, the God of the Hebrews, exacts judgement upon Pharaoh and the nation enslaving his chosen nation. Moses and Aaron tell Pharaoh God's message: "Let me people go!". Pharaoh's heart is hardened. Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Exodus 9-10. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief...

Plagues come upon Egypt as Yahweh, the God of the Hebrews, exacts judgement upon Pharaoh and the nation that had enslaved Israel. Moses and Aaron tell Pharaoh God's message: "Let me people go!" Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Exodus 6-8. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by...

Parental Advisory. Screen this episode before listening with children. Moses and Aaron return to Egypt to demand the release of Israel from slavery, but Pharaoh resists Yahweh's command. He will not let the people go. Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Exodus 4-5. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brou...

Moses is shepherding in Midian, and at the ripe age of 80, God calls him to the greatest task of his life. God calls Moses from a burning bush and reveals his covenant name, Yahweh. Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Exodus 3. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation...

A baby boy is born in the midst of a Hebrew genocide in Egypt. Moses rises in prominence and flees to the land of Midian after a violent interaction. Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Exodus 2. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated to helping people li...

Israel is enslaved in Egypt as Pharaoh fears their growing population. Has God forgotten his promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Exodus 1. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated to helping people like you learn the B...

We're reviewing Genesis with a focus on God's desire to bless the world and God's great promise of a Seed through whom he will bless the nations.  Relevant verses include: Genesis 1:28, 3:15, 9:26, 12:1-3, 22:18, 49:8-12 Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated...

Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Genesis 50. Jacob is buried in the Cave of Machpelah as the Egyptians mourn, before Joseph has an opportunity for vengeance upon his brothers. Will he take it? Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated to helping people li...

Ailing Jacob adopts Ephraim and Manasseh and blesses his 12 sons, who become the 12 tribes of Israel. Joseph receives the birthright blessing, while Judah receives a greater promise. Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Genesis 48-49. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foun...

Elderly Jacob leaves the land of Canaan and moves his family to the land of Goshen within Egypt. Soon after arriving, he greets his long lost son, Joseph.  Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Genesis 45-47. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated to helpin...

The story of Joseph and Judah comes to a head as the brothers head back to Egypt. Will Joseph take vengeance on his brothers? Will Judah find a new way to deceive? Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Genesis 44-45. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated t...

Joseph is prime minister of Egypt, preparing for the 7 years of famine in the land. And soon, hungry brothers from Canaan come to bow before him... Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Genesis 41-44. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated to helping people...

Joseph rises from the prison pit, as the dreams of a cupbearer and a baker, pave a pathway to an audience with Pharaoh. Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Genesis 40-41. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated to helping people like you learn the Bible. L...

Joseph is enslaved in Egypt, in Potiphar's house. But what will he do when Potiphar's wife constantly attempts seduction? Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Genesis 39. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated to helping people like you learn the...

Parental Advisory. Screen this episode before listening with children. Today we see Judah hit rock-bottom, as he sleeps with an apparent prostitute who happens to be his daughter-in-law, Tamar. Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Genesis 38. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Liter...

Today we see Jacob's favorite son, Joseph, dreaming dreams while his brothers look on him with hate. Hate the culminates in action against him. Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Genesis 37. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated to helping people l...

Today we see the many sins of Jacob's sons, the affirmation of the covenant to Jacob, the death of Rachel, and the beginnings of a plot pitting brother against brother. Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Genesis 34-36. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, d...

Today, as Jacob travels back to Canaan,  we see an epic wrestling match between Jacob and "a man". Jacob receives a new name. Read along with the story. Today we're looking at Genesis 32-33. Thank you to our generous patrons who makes this show possible. The Bible Brief is listener-supported and brought to you by the Bible Literacy Foundation, dedicated to helping people like you le...