Love and Context

Today we discuss the book of Numbers; what is this book and why does it matter? If you have questions as you are listening please submit them as you are listening. Periodically we will do Q&A episodes where we address questions that come up and we would like to be able to answer those questions. Suggested Resources The Bible Numbers Chapters 1-4 The Bible Project Numbers overview episode www.b...

This week we answer your questions that you've had in our podcast so far. Keep sending us questions we will keep doing these episodes as long as they are helpful. The Bible Bema Podcast with Marty Solomon Episode 1 "What is Bema?" BT Roberts Book - "Ordaining Women" Kenneth Bailey Book - "Paul through Mediterranean Eyes" The Bible Project www.bibleproject.com Rabbi David Fohrman www.alephbeta.org

This week we discuss the central theme of Leviticus and part of the greatest commands given by Jesus. How do we love our neighbor as we love ourselves? The Bible Leviticus - Chapter 19 Bob Goff Book - "Love Does" Loving People Dr. John Townsend Keep Your Love On Danny Silk The Bible Project www.bibleproject.com Leviticus Overview Episode Rabbi David Fohrman www.alephbeta.org

Do we know how to celebrate with each other? Do we know how to sit in chaos with those around us that hurt? This week we discuss the need to remember, celebrate, and be present with each other in celebration and lament. The Bible Leviticus Henry Blackaby Book/Study - "Experiencing God" Bob Goff Book - "Love Does" D. Thomas Lancaster Book - "What About the Sacrifices?" Kara Tippets Book - "Just Sho...

This week we tackle some of the more controversial, or weird, laws in Leviticus. Are we looking at these laws correctly from their perspective, or are we imposing our perspective onto them? The Bible Leviticus B.T. Roberts Book - "Ordaining Women" Ben's blog https://benakaslim.wordpress.com/2023/04/17/leviticus-12-daily-torah-stop-reading-that-way/ https://benakaslim.wordpress.com/2023/05/08/levit...

This week we discuss the function of much of Levitical law as well as the "works of the law" and how the Jewish people put God on display. Additionally, we talk about how Gentiles, in a different way, put God on display in the world. Suggested resources The Bible Leviticus Galatians D. Thomas Lancaster Book - "What About the Sacrifices?" Book - "The Holy Epistle to the Galatians" Brad Gray www.wal...

This week we discuss the priesthood of Leviticus. How does this impact our understanding of pastoral leadership in the modern church? Suggested resources The Bible Leviticus D. Thomas Lancaster Book - "What About the Sacrifices?" Brad Gray www.walkingthetext.com Series "Lenses of Context" Bema Discipleship https://www.bemadiscipleship.com Season 1 Episode 25 The Bible project www.bibleproject.com...

This week we discuss the sacrificial system. What is the purpose and what does it teach us about our lives as believers today? Suggested resources The Bible Leviticus John Mark Comer Bridgetown Church - Bridgetown.church Book - "Garden City" D. Thomas Lancaster Book - "What About the Sacrifices?" Brad Gray www.walkingthetext.com Series "Lenses of Context" Bema Discipleship https://www.bemadisciple...

This week we discuss the book of Leviticus. What is this book and how are we supposed to engage it as followers of Jesus? Suggested resources The Bible Leviticus John Mark Comer Bridgetown Church - Bridgetown.church Book - "Garden City" D. Thomas Lancaster Book - "What About the Sacrifices?" Brad Gray www.walkingthetext.com Series "Lenses of Context" Bema Discipleship https://www.bemadiscipleship....

This week we review Exodus and examine how the themes of Exodus are continued throughout the rest of the Word of God. Suggested resources The Bible Exodus (Whole Book) Gospel of John Bema Discipleship https://www.bemadiscipleship.com The Bible project www.bibleproject.com Rabbi David Fohrman www.alephbeta.org "The Exodus You Almost Passed Over" "Exodus: A Parsha Companion"

This week we discuss what happens at the top of Sinai. What can we learn from the text about how God forgives and restores even in the midst of chaos? Suggested resources The Bible Exodus Chapters 12-17 Bema Discipleship https://www.bemadiscipleship.com Season 1 Episodes 22-24 The Bible project www.bibleproject.com Rabbi David Fohrman www.alephbeta.org "The Exodus You Almost Passed Over" "Exodus:...

Today we discuss the 10 words that God gives to Moses for Israel at the top of Mount Sinai. We discuss what these words tell us about who God is and what His intention for our lives involves.

Join us as we discuss Exodus chapter 18 as Jethro instructs Moses how to build a sustainable structure for leadership. Pastor Clint joins us as we discuss the long term toll that leadership can take on leaders without planning ahead. Suggested resources The Bible Exodus Chapters 18 Bema Discipleship https:// www.bemadiscipleship.com The Bible project www.bibleproject.com Rabbi David Fohrman www.al...

This week we are joined by one of the pastors of our church, Nick. We are discussing the parting of the Red Sea and what it means to worship God in the desert. Suggested resources The Bible Exodus Chapters 12-17 Bema Discipleship https:// www.bemadiscipleship.com The Bible project www.bibleproject.com Rabbi David Fohrman www.alephbeta.org "The Exodus You Almost Passed Over" "Exodus: A Parsha Compa...

Join us this week as we talk about the beginning of the Exodus and what God is doing in the confrontation of Egypt and its gods. Suggested resources The Bible Exodus Chapters 7 - 12 Bema Discipleship https:// www.bemadiscipleship.com The Bible project www.bibleproject.com Rabbi David Fohrman www.alephbeta.org "The Exodus You Almost Passed Over" "Exodus: A Parsha Companion"

Come explore the fascinating story of Moses - a man stuck between two worlds, the Hebrews and the Egyptians. Join us as we dive into his journey and discuss his origin prior to his return to Egypt. Suggested resources The Bible Exodus Chapters 2 - 4 Bema Discipleship https:// www.bemadiscipleship.com The Bible project www.bibleproject.com Rabbi David Fohrman www.alephbeta.org "The Exodus You Almos...

Join us as we explore the beginning of new nation emerging from Egypt. What does it mean when you lose your history? Who are these midwives and what can they teach us? Suggested resources Bema Discipleship https:// www.bemadiscipleship.com The Bible project www.bibleproject.com Rabbi David Fohrman www.alephbeta.org "The Exodus You Almost Passed Over" "Exodus: A Parsha Companion"

Join us as we explore the family line of Abraham leading into the Exodus. What can we learn from the Fathers of the faith as we walk in Love and Context in our relationship with God. Suggested resources Bema Discipleship https:// www.bemadiscipleship.com The Bible project www.bibleproject.com Rabbi David Fohrman www.alephbeta.org

In this episode we see how God changes Abram to Abraham. What can we learn from Torah that can help us know how to walk our faith in Love and Context? Suggested resources Bema Discipleship https:// www.bemadiscipleship.com The Bible project www.bibleproject.com Rabbi David Fohrman www.alephbeta.org

Join us as we explore the incredible journey of Abram and uncover the lessons it can offer us. Together, we will learn how to courageously answer God's call and follow Him in our walk. Suggested Resources Bema Discipleship episodes 8-10 https://www.bemadiscipleship.com Rabbi David Fohrman www. Alephabeta.org The Bible Project www.bibleproject.com

In this episode we discuss what the Bible is teaching us today in our service of God through the story of the Tower of Babel. Other suggested resources are listed below. If you have questions or thoughts please share them at loveandcontext@gmail.com ; we do have Q&A episodes coming up in the little while. Bema Podcast "A Tale of a Tower" https://share.fireside.fm/episode/7HMQ5AvZ+mW1_pza5 Bibl...

Join us as we continue our walk through Torah (The first five books of the Bible) and we discuss Noah and the curse he brings into the world. Suggested resources for this episode Bema Podcast with Marty Solomon. https://share.fireside.fm/episode/7HMQ5AvZ+wVU_lFCv The Bible Project https://bibleproject.com Rabbi David Fohrman https://www.alephbeta.org

Join us as we talk about the Noah and the Flood! Genesis 6-9 Suggested Resources BEMA Podcast https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/4 Bible Project https://bibleproject.com/podcast/gods-spirit-flood-narrative/

Join us a we see a God who loves us through our walking away from him. Bema Podcast Episodes Referenced Episode 2 - Knowing When to Say “Enough” https://share.fireside.fm/episode/7HMQ5AvZ+4_gZnzqJ Episode 3 - Master the Beast https://share.fireside.fm/episode/7HMQ5AvZ+aORLJpEd Bible Project https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/the-bible-project-podcast/ Rabbi David Fohrman "The Beast that Crouches at...

Join us as we explore Genesis 1-2 Bema Podcast Episode Referenced Episode 1 - Trust the Story https://share.fireside.fm/episode/7HMQ5AvZ+8NM5izbx Bible Project https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/the-bible-project-podcast/ Jon Tyson "The Intentional Father" (Available on Audible and Amazon)