Love and Context

This week we are joined by Pastor Sarah as we discuss women and their roles throughout church history. Suggested Resources Bible Book BT Roberts - "Ordaining Women" Kenneth Bailey - "Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes" Corrie Ten Boom - "The Hiding Place" Corrie Ten Boom - "Tramp for the Lord" Bob Goff - "Everybody Always" Bruce Shelley - "Church History in Plain English" Dark Night of the Soul Imm...

This week we are joined by Jamie Mitchell as we discuss the role of women in the early church. We will discuss how they served in effective ministry throughout the entire New Testament and discuss how this impacts the role of women in ministry in the modern era. Suggested Resources Bible Acts - Revelation Book BT Roberts - "Ordaining Women" Kenneth Bailey - "Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes" Corr...

This week we are joined by Dominque King as we dive into the ministry of Jesus and his interactions with women in the gospels. Suggested Resources Bible Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke, John Book BT Roberts - "Ordaining Women" Kenneth Bailey - "Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes" Corrie Ten Boom - "The Hiding Place" Bema Podcast with Marty Solomon The Bible Project Alephbeta.org Walkingthetext.com

We are joined again by Captain Shelby from the Salvation Army as we delve into the stories of the women that are mentioned in the lineage of Jesus in Matthew 1. Suggested Resources Bible Genealogy - Matthew 1 Tamar - Genesis Rehab - Joshua Ruth - Ruth Bathsheba - Samuel/Kings Bema Podcast with Marty Solomon The Bible Project Alephbeta.org Walkingthetext.com Ruth Miniseries Books Gay Girl Good God...

This week, Captain Shelby from the Salvation Army joins us as we discuss a few women in the Hebrew Scriptures who operated in leadership. Suggested Resources Bible Miriam - Exodus/Numbers Deborah - Judges Esther - Book of Esther Huldah - Chronicles Bema Podcast with Marty Solomon The Bible Project Alephbeta.org Books Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - Kenneth Bailey The Queen you thought you knew -...

This week we continue our discussion of women in the bible focusing on women who were the conduit of the promises of God in the Hebrew scriptures. Suggested Resources Bible - Genesis 12-50 Bema Podcast with Marty Solomon Episode 8 Episode 217 The Bible Project Alephbeta.org We did have a couple of audio issues during the recording of the first two episodes of this series, we have since fixed that...

This week we begin our first miniseries of season 2, we start looking at the foundation of the relationship between God, humanity, men, and women as it is established in the Torah and, more specifically, the book of Genesis. We did have a couple of audio issues during the recording of the first two episodes of this series, we have since fixed that issue.

Today we introduce our content plans for season 2. New episodes are being recorded now and will resume next Friday. Catch up with our most recent episodes and connect with us on social media.

We're answering your questions. We receive questions from people throughout the series and take 1-2 episodes every season to answer as many as we can. If you have questions please feel free to send them to us for our next Q&A. Suggested Resources Bible Project Bible Alephbeta.org Rabbi David Fohrman's teachings on Torah Bema Podcast with Marty Solomon Dwell Bible Reading App

Today we wrap up Deuteronomy with our guest Caleb. We look at the epitaph of Moses and consider what Deuteronomy has taught us over the series. Suggested Resources Bible Project Video - Deuteronomy Overview video Bible Deuteronomy ch. 31-34 Alephbeta.org Rabbi David Fohrman's teachings on Torah Love and Context Podcast Episode 31 "Who do you trust?" Dwell Bible Reading App

We continue on our journey through Deuteronomy. We explore the curses, the blessings, and living by the Sh'ma. Suggested Resources Bible Project Video - Deuteronomy Overview video Bible Deuteronomy ch. 26-30 Alephbeta.org Rabbi David Fohrman's teachings on Torah Love and Context Podcast Episode 32 "Look Up" Dwell Bible Reading App Kenneth Bailey Book - "Paul through Mediterranean Eyes"

Today we dive into the parts of the Law related to living at peace in your community. How will Israel live at peace with one another now that they will no longer be nomadic? What do these laws have to teach us about how we follow Jesus today? Suggested Resources Bible Project Video - Deuteronomy Overview video Bible Deuteronomy ch. 19-25 Alephbeta.org Rabbi David Fohrman's teachings on Torah Bema...

We are joined this week again by our friend Pastor Sarah as we discuss Deut 16-18, as we talk about justice, the role of judges, and the responsibility of kings. Suggested Resources Bible Project Video - Deuteronomy Overview video Bible Deuteronomy ch. 16-18 Love and Context Podcast Episode 29 "Grumble in the Desert" Episode 27 "A test, a vow, a blessing" Alephbeta.org Rabbi David Fohrman's teachi...

We are joined this week by our friend Pastor Sarah as we discuss Deut 12-15 and talk about Moses' instructions for worship, how to stay on track, and the long-term effects it should have on your life. Suggested Resources Bible Project Video - Deuteronomy Overview video Bible Deuteronomy ch. 12-15 Love and Context Podcast Episode 15 "The 10 Words of God" Alephbeta.org Rabbi David Fohrman's teaching...

This week Moses urges us to remember what God has done. He gives instructions on what it looks like when you obey and follow God, and how we should remember the Torah in all circumstances. Suggested Resources Bible Project Video - Deuteronomy Overview video Bible Deuteronomy ch. 7-11 Love and Context Podcast Episode 15 "The 10 Words of God" Alephbeta.org Rabbi David Fohrman's teachings on Torah Be...

We look again, this time in Deuteronomy, at the 10 words of God. What can we learn about how we interact with God and humanity in the commandments? Additionally, we talk about the Sh'ma and its implications for us as followers of Christ. Suggested Resources Bible Project Video - Deuteronomy Overview video Bible Deuteronomy ch. 5-6 Love and Context Podcast Episode 15 "The 10 Words of God" Alephbeta...

We start our look into book five of the Torah, Deuteronomy. How does this book relate to the rest of the story that has been taking place in the Torah, and how does Moses speak to the next generation? Suggested Resources Bible Project Video - Deuteronomy Overview video Bible Deuteronomy ch. 1-4 Alephbeta.org Rabbi David Fohrman's teachings on Torah Bema Podcast with Marty Solomon

Wrapping up the book of Numbers and choosing to look at the world generationally. Reviewing the key themes and stories and how they come to a conclusion in Numbers. Suggested Resources The Bible Numbers Chapter 25 - end The Bible Project Numbers overview episode www.bibleproject.com Rabbi David Fohrman www.alephbeta.org

Today we will be discussing the story of Balaam and Balak. They connect with other figures in the Torah and as they consider who they will be, we also consider who we, as modern followers of Jesus, will be. Suggested Resources The Bible Numbers Chapter 22-25 The Bible Project Numbers overview episode www.bibleproject.com Rabbi David Fohrman www.alephbeta.org David Platt Book - "Radical" Bema Podca...

Today we're in Numbers 21, so what is happening with these snakes and the bronze snake? How does this connect to John 3? Join us on the conversation today. Suggested Resources The Bible Numbers Chapter 21 John 3 The Bible Project Numbers overview episode www.bibleproject.com Rabbi David Fohrman www.alephbeta.org Ed McDowell Book - " A Well-Planted Faith in an Uprooted Culture: A 30-Day Devotional...

What's the deal with Moses and the rock? This week we discuss what happens when leaders step outside of what God is calling them to do. Suggested Resources The Bible Numbers Chapter 20 The Bible Project Numbers overview episode www.bibleproject.com Rabbi David Fohrman www.alephbeta.org Bema Podcast with Marty Solomon Episode 18 - "A Tale of Two Kingdoms" Episode 233 - "Striking the Rock with Josh...

We continue our walk through the book of Numbers taking a look at the rising grumblings of Israel and the bad report of the spies to the promised land. Suggested Resources The Bible Numbers Chapter 12-17 The Bible Project Numbers overview episode www.bibleproject.com Rabbi David Fohrman www.alephbeta.org Greek/Hebrew www.blueletterbible.org Henry Blackaby Study - "Experiencing God"

Today we look at the story of the Israelites in the desert as they start to grumble against God and against their leadership. We also talk about the division of the Spirit among the 72 elders. Pastor Nick is back and joining in the discussion. Suggested Resources The Bible Numbers Chapter 11 The Bible Project Numbers overview episode www.bibleproject.com Rabbi David Fohrman www.alephbeta.org Greek...

Continuing our discussion in the book of Numbers we examine the anointing/consecration of the Tent of Meetings. Additionally we talk about what it means to follow the cloud of God wherever He leads. Suggested Resources The Bible Numbers Chapters 7-10 The Bible Project Numbers overview episode www.bibleproject.com Henry Blackaby Study - "Experiencing God" Rabbi David Fohrman www.alephbeta.org Greek...

Today we continue our discussion through the book of Numbers. Today we focus on three particular portions; the test for an unfaithful wife, the Nazarite vow, and the Priestly blessing. Suggested Resources The Bible Numbers Chapters 5-7 The Bible Project Numbers overview episode www.bibleproject.com Brad Gray Book - "Make Your Mark" www.walkingthetext.com Bema Podcast Episode 36 - "The Redemption C...