Our Daily Bread

In today's reading, Korah rebels against the Lord's commands and so the Earth swallows his people, fire consumes others involved. Due to this, the people grumble and many die due to plague. The Lord causes Aaron's staff to bud to settle the dispute before declaring the priests' portion of sacrifices and offerings. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work,...

In today's reading, the people reject the promised land and yearn for Egypt. The Lord considers wiping them out, but Moses saves them. Instead, only the adult generation would die while wandering the desert. Then, more sacrifices and the wearing of tassels are commanded. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit upandoutsh...

In today's reading, the Israelites grumble and sin, bringing fire, manna, conflict between Moses and the Lord, the Spirit to spread, quail, plague, and death. Even Miriam and Aaron fall into sin before the spies make their report and the people again reject the Lord. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thi...

In today's reading, the Levites are dedicated to the Lord and the observance of and considerations for the Passover are made. Then, two silver trumpets are created to indicate when to make and leave camp, as indicated by the settling and departure of the pillar of cloud over the Tabernacle. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod...

In today’s reading, the chiefs of the tribes of Israel come to the newly completed and consecrated Tabernacle for the dedication of the Altar of the Lord, each presenting their own tribes’ offerings across twelve days. Then, the Lord comes to the mercy seat to speak with Moses. Up+Out is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subs...

In today's reading, rules for the unclean, sinful, and wives suspected of infidelity are made known. Then, the Nazirite vow and its restrictions are pronounced before the Lord's Blessing seals the people to 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'd like to discuss thi...

In today's reading, the tribe of Levi is enumerated, their clans named, and their names collected. Then, the instructions and duties of each clan, in respect to their care and transport of the Tabernacle, are assigned. 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 t...

In today's reading, we begin Numbers with the first census of Israel, a counting of the men able to wage war among all the tribes, save Levi. Then, the layout of Israel's encampment when they set out the Tabernacle is established. 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...

In this bonus episode, Sam's reading of Leviticus 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, we finish up with Leviticus as the Lord lays out the benefits and punishments of following Him and Him alone before continuing to the valuation of people, places, and things dedicated to the Lord, including tithing. 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, rules for the lamps and bread of the Tabernacle and blaspheming the name of the Lord are laid out. Then, fallow years, sale of property, the year of Jubilee, and care for poor family members are specified. 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 di...

In today’s reading, the rules for priests and their cleanliness are pronounced before the restrictions on what animals can be used for sacrifice are made. Then, the Lord appoints the feast days and their accompanying rules. 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, the Lord reiterates the Ten Commandments with additional detail about how live in a manner pleasing to Him before reiterating the ways to displease him, mostly demon worship, communing with the dead, and immoral 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...

In today's reading, the Lord lays out the procedures and timing for The Day of Atonement, where Aaron comes before the mercy seat. Then, laws are laid out to prevent and forbid the demon worship and immoral pagan practices of their neighbors. 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, the laws of cleanliness and disease continue, including various leprous diseases, contingencies for poverty, and reproductive concerns. 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, vis...

In today’s reading, the laws of cleanliness begin to be expounded, including those of clean and unclean animals, childbirth, and various, finely detailed skin diseases. 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...

In today’s reading, Moses anoints and ordains Aaron and his sons as priests through the prescribed series of offerings and actions. Then, immediately thereafter, the protocols of the Lord are disobeyed with grave consequences, so more laws are made. 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/subscr...

In today’s reading, the proper protocol for offerings and atonements continues, including how to properly conduct burnt, grain, sin, guilt, ordination, and peace offerings. 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, the full explication of the Law begins, starting with the procedures and requirements for various types of offerings before moving to offerings required for various unintentional sins and sins of omittance. 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 d...

In this bonus episode, Sam's reading of Exodus (including Zander's subs) 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.substac...

In today’s reading, those inspired by the Lord craft the garments to be worn by Aaron while in service within the Tabernacle. Then, the Tabernacle is erected and blessed by Moses before the presence of the Lord enters it for the first 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. If y...

In today’s reading, Bezalel and those who the Lord had inspired craft the Ark and the Tabernacle in detailed fashion. Then, the offering received from the people is recorded, also in detailed fashion. 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 sub...

In today’s reading, Moses receives the second set of stone tablets on Mount Sinai and descends, radiating the glory of the Lord, which frightens the people. He wears a veil to help and relays the Commandments. Then, the work on the Tabernacle begins. 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 epi...

In today’s reading, the Lord names His inspired artisans for work and emphasizes the importance of the Sabbath. However, the golden calf situation messes it all up. Moses saves the people from total destruction before they leave the mountain. 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, with Zander subbing in again, Moses receives instructions pertaining to the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests of the Lord through the generations, as well as about anointing oil, incense, a census, and ritual washing. 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 epis...