Foundations with Mandy and Robbo

We know that the Jewish people are known as the Hebrews, but what is a Hebrew? What does that word even mean? That's what we'll be looking at 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.

We began a conversation last time regarding human beings being cracked pots, broken because of sin. Fortunately for us, our God specialises in repairing cracked pots and it's a good thing to remind ourselves that He and He alone deserves the glory for every life He rescues and restores. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://ww...

Usually referring to someone as a crackpot, means you think they're crazy, but the Bible talks about human beings as earthen vessels, pots made of clay from God's hand of creation. Because of sin we're broken???kind of like cracked pots. That the topic of conversation today on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https:/...

When we read the Bible, it's easy to become confused about some things that are said, but that doesn't mean what's said is wrong. Context and culture are really important. Jesus also said some things that can be confusing and we're going to continue our previous conversation about that very thing. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media:...

When we read through the Gospels, sometimes we can become confused about some of the things Jesus said. Usually, it’s confusion because we’re missing the cultural context. That’s what we’ll take a look at 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/l...

We're going to continue our conversation about orphans, and what it meant to be an orphan adopted into a Roman family during the days of the Roman Empire, and what that means for us as believers today. 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.

Paul described those of us who don't know Christ, especially Gentile's, as orphans, and that when we come to faith in Christ, we're adopted in the family of God and therefore, are no longer orphans. What did that mean in the ancient Roman Empire world? That's what we'll take a look at on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print med...

Making vows is serious business as far as the Bible is concerned. Making vows to people is serious and making vows to God is even more serious and we're going to continue that conversation 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.

There are many ancient Middle Eastern traditions that we don't know about or understand, and one of them is the tradition of corban???making vows. That's what we'll take a look at 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.

Last time we looked at the curious description the Bible has of human beings being like sheep. We also have a God who is described as being our Shepherd. We’ll continue that conversation 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.

Nobody wants to be described as an animal, however, the Bible describes human beings as being like sheep, and with good reason. We tend to behave just like them in so many ways. We also know that sheep desperately need a shepherd to look after them. We have a God who is called the Good Shepherd and that's what we'll be learning about on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of...

We're going to continue our conversation on knowing who our King is, and also on how we should approach our King. 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 quite a bit of confusion about not only knowing who our King is, but how we're supposed to approach our King. Because the Bible says we can come boldly to the throne of God, does that mean we can come flippantly, or casually? These are questions we'll be tackling on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://ww...

We’re going to conclude our conversation about the meaning of the name Christ, and why it’s so significant. 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.

On Foundations we’re going to look at the meaning of the name ’Christ’. Too many people, Christ is Jesus’ surname, and nothing could be further from the truth. In Jewish culture, names have meaning and the name Christ, or the Hebrew equivalent, is really significant. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https:...

Builders know that getting the foundation right when building a structure is vital, if the structure is to be safe and last. If the foundation is faulty, the building might collapse and harm all those in it. The same is true with our faith. It's important to get the foundation right so our faith remains strong and solid, not failing because of error. Your support sends the gospel to every corner o...

There's always been confusion about the differences between Jews and Gentiles and the question of how they're saved. Are they saved the same way, or has God established a different means for these two distinct people groups? 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...

Today of Foundations we'll be taking a look at the Jewish Scriptures, the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the men who faithfully wrote down the Bible that we're blessed to have today. 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.

One of the things that many Christians don't realise, is that the New Testament is actually a very Jewish book. However, it was written by Jews, to Jews, about a Jewish man who was in fact the Jewish Messiah, descendant of Jewish kings, foretold in Jewish Scriptures by Jewish prophets. That's our focus today on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadca...

Most Christians consider Jews and Christianity completely separate from each other, however, all the patriarchs, kings and prophets that we hold dear were Jewish. Our Scriptures are Jewish, the Apostles were Jewish and our Messiah, Jesus, IS Jewish. That's what we'll begin exploring today on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print...

Tisha B'av is known to be the saddest day in the Jewish year as it's the anniversary of many tragedies in the history or these persecuted people. In the program today we'll look at the events that have devastated the Jewish people over the centuries that all took place on Tisha B'av ?' the 9th day of the month of Av in the Hebrew calendar. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia...

We'll continue our conversation on Foundations about how our God, unlike other gods and mythical deities, is beyond definition. He cannot be defined or contained with any kind of human constraints. 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.

It's human to want definitive definitions about who God is and what He's like. However, the more we learn about God, the more we learn that we don't know much about Him at all. Unlike the gods of the ancient world who were defined specifically for their individual roles, our God is beyond human definition and understanding. He's too vast, too lofty and too undefinable. Your support sends the gospe...

We'll be continuing our conversation today about the return of Christ and when this momentous event might take place. 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.

One of the greatest doctrines of the Christian faith is the return of Christ, His second coming. Many have tried to predict when His coming will be, and just as many have failed in their predictions. The Bible says that no one knows the hour or the day, but can we know approximately when He's coming back? That's our conversation today on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner o...