Our Daily Bread

In today's reading, the division and inheritance of the land continues, including a brief story about Caleb defeating three sons of Anak and marrying off his daughter, before the names of cities and villages for the area are listed. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd lik...

In today's reading, more kings join together to attempt to defeat the Israelites, but they are unsuccessful. Then, the defeated kings, tribes, and territories are all listed before the inheritance of the remaining portion of Israel is laid out. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode....

In today's reading, Joshua begins the campaign to conquer the promised land in earnest, with the clever strategy at Ai; the trickery of the Gibeonites; the victory over five kings thru the sword and miraculous events; and sacking of several smaller cities. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a publ...

In today's reading, Joshua rededicates the people to the Lord, both physically and spiritually. Then, they take Jericho, with the marching, yelling, and blowing of horns, before immediately sinning against the Lord thru Achan, who gets stoned. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. I...

In today's reading, the Lord speaks to Joshua and commands him to take up the mantle of Moses. Joshua then leads the people into the promised land, sending spies into Jericho before the Lord parts the Jordan like the Red Sea and the people memorialize the miracle. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This i...

In this bonus episode, Sam's reading of Deuteronomy has been compiled into a single video for your convenience. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

In today's reading, Moses reminds the people of their long journey and the steadfast love of the Lord. Though they will rebel and be punished, the Lord will bring them back, if they repent. Then, the Lord commissions Joshua to replace Moses. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If...

In today's reading, Moses teaches the people a song to memorialize their story and the law through the generations before adding a last word for each of the tribes. He then is led away by the Lord to see the promised land before his death. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

In today's reading, Moses commands the people to create a monument to the law after crossing the Jordan before having them verbally agree to the law. He then reiterates the blessings and curses that would come if they did or did not obey. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you...

In today's reading, Moses covers rules concerning communal living and purity, including which neighbors can or cannot be brought into the assembly, marriage, lending, harvesting, legal disputes, etc. He then concludes the opening of the book. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If...

In today's reading, Moses explains how the people are to prepare and conduct war, before covering various interactions with wives, children, dead bodies, wandering animals, lost possessions, clothing, wild animals, and premarital relations. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If y...

In today's reading, Moses lays out the various festivals to be celebrated before returning to the prohibition of following other gods or doing magic. Then, he confirms the cities of refuge and how to justly deal with accusations of murder. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If yo...

In today's reading, Moses further warns to serve no other gods than the Lord, cutting off those who would tempt them otherwise, whether it be prophet, family, or city. Then, the clean/unclean animals are made known before lending and familial support is. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public...

In today's reading, Moses reiterates that the people did not earn the land by their own righteousness, but that the Lord is fulfilling His promise to their forefathers and punishing the wicked there, that they would be dispossessed if they did not follow his law. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is...

In today's reading, Moses recites one of the most famous passages in the Bible before continuing into the benefits of following God's will and the punishments of disobeying it, the prohibition of comingling, and a reminder of the Lord's goodness. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

In today's reading, Moses continues through the taking of Gilead and the apportionment of the trans-Jordan tribes, his own prohibition from the promised land, an admonition to follow the Lord and his laws, and a reiteration of the 10 Commandments. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episod...

In today's reading, we begin Deuteronomy: a record of Moses's last words to the people of Israel. He begins with a brief summary of their journey this far, from Horeb, to the spies, through the wandering, until present. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss...

In this bonus episode, Sam's reading of Numbers has been compiled into a single video for your convenience. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutshow.substack.com/subscribe

In today's reading, Israel's borders are pronounced and the clan heads proclaimed before the allotment for the Levites and cities of refuge are made. Then, rules for accidental killing, murder, capital punishment, and inheritance are clarified. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode....

In today's reading, Reuben and Gad request to settle the far side of the Jordan with part of Manasseh. The request is granted, provided they conquer the rest of Israel first. Then, the journey from Egypt to their current camp is summarized. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If y...

In today's reading, Moses continues his last rules, these for the vows of women. Then, he sends out the army to complete the Lord's vengeance against Midian but condemns the spoil they bring back. Purification and contribution were required for what came back. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a...

In today’s reading, the rules for inheritance are laid out before the Lord tells Moses that his time has come. Moses bestows authority on Joshua before providing his last set of laws concerning offerings and various festivals of the Lord. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you...

In today's reading, the Israelites engage in improper relations with the people of Moab and Baal, causing a plague, which only ends when a priest spears a man and Midianite woman. Then, they do another census to see who is still alive. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd...

In today's reading, in fear of the Israelites, Balak of Moab calls on Balaam to curse them. The Lord advises Balaam against it, but Balak insists. Then, Balaam's donkey advises against it. Convinced, Balaam blesses Israel and curses Balak and his allies. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public...

In today’s reading, rules concerning sin and death are made; Miriam dies; Moses and Aaron strike the rock at Meribah and are banned from the promised land; Aaron dies; the people wander, get attacked by snakes, win battles, and settle for a time. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode...