Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Without the resurrection, not else matters. So how can we know it happened? Enjoy this sample of Lesson 34, "The Pascal Mysteries, Part 2," from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 h...

Holy Week begins with the revelation of Jesus Christ as the divine Messiah. His hour has come. Enjoy this sample of Lesson 33, "The Pascal Mysteries, Part 1," from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.sc...

Jesus proclaims the arrival of the Kingdom of God, and our freedom in that kingdom, in both words and deeds. Enjoy this sample of Lesson 32, "The Public Ministry, Part 2," from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https:...

St. John the Baptist and Jesus are two peas in a pod, a dynamo duo, whose missions cannot be separated. In fact, St. John the Baptist was understood as the "best man" of Jesus, the divine bridegroom of his people Israel. Enjoy this sample of Lesson 31, "The Public Ministry, Part 1," from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History." Anyone can join our community of students...

The presence of God in the Shekinah Glory Cloud departed the Temple in Jerusalem just before it was destroyed by Babylon in 586BC and never returned, that is, until the birth of the Messiah. Enjoy this sample of Lesson 30, "The Infancy Narratives, Part 2," from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson an...

After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, the first generation has died off and the second generations begins preparations to enter the land. Yet, they must start over again with another census and receive further instructions from Moses before he dies. Enjoy this sample of Lesson 6, "Starting Over Again" from Dr. Nick's course, "Numbers: Encountering God in the Wilderness." Anyone can j...

Jesus claimed to be God, or did he? Could he be something else entirely? Who was he, really? Enjoy this sample of Lesson 28, "Who is Jesus Christ?" from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradit...

Are the Gospels anonymous as many like to claim? Why do they claim that anyway? Enjoy this sample of Lesson 27, "What are the Gospels?" from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 —...

The story of Israel being bitten by serpents but surviving by gazing at a bronze serpent is full of powerful applications to Jesus, the cross, and our salvation from sin. Enjoy this sample of Lesson 5, "Rebellion Against God's Covenant" from Dr. Nick's course, "Numbers: Encountering God in the Wilderness." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full c...

The transition from Persian to Greek rule was slow and bumpy, but not horrendous. Once Alexander died, things got brutal, which lead to the rise of the Maccabees. Enjoy this sample of Lesson 25, "The Maccabees" from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) wheneve...

Even though Israel endured the suffering of exile due to her own sins, God promised to bring Israel back to himself and that's exactly what he did.  Enjoy this sample of Lesson 24, "Israel's Return From Exile" from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whe...

After centuries of constant, impenitent sin God sends Israel and Judah into exile as foretold by the Prophet Moses before they even entered the promised land. Enjoy this sample of Lesson 23, "Israel's Exile" from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!)...

The Kingdom of Judah's path to exile is paved with the stones of rebellion and disobedience despite God's warnings and disciples.  Enjoy this sample of Lesson 22, "The Divided Kingdom, The South" from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever the...

Israel tries to fight her enemies against God's command and without his grace. Naturally, they all lose in battle because God is not with them. The same is true in our spiritual lives. Without God we can do nothing! Enjoy this sample of Lesson 4, "Rebellions Against God's Priesthood" from Dr. Nick's course, "Numbers: Encountering God in the Wilderness." Anyone can join our community of students an...

As soon as Israel departs Mt. Sinai things take a turn for the worst when they begin to rebel against God and reject his good gifts! Enjoy this sample of Lesson 3, "Rebellions Against God and His Gifts" from Dr. Nick's course, "Numbers: Encountering God in the Wilderness." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever...

David, the man after after God's own heart, is the gold standard for Israel's kings.  Enjoy this sample of Lesson 20, "The United Kingdom, Part 2" from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtr...

Samuel is a breath of fresh air for Israel as probably one of the most righteous judges that ever lived during this chaotic period. Yet, more than an upright judge, Samuel is also the hinge opening up the period of the United Kingdom of Israel. Enjoy this sample of Lesson 19, "The United Kingdom, Part 1" from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History." Anyone can join our commu...

The period of the Judges was one of the darkest in Israel's history. Yet, despite their sinfulness, God always extended his mercy. Enjoy this sample of Lesson 18, "Israel Under the Judges" from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please...

Before Israel can march through the wilderness they need to get their camp in order. Such organization is instructive for our own spiritual lives as well! Enjoy this sample of Lesson 2, "Departing Mt. Sinai" from Dr. Nick's course, "Numbers: Encountering God in the Wilderness." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whe...

The Exodus doesn't conclude with the death of Moses and end of the Pentateuch. It ends when Joshua brings Israel into the Promised Land in fulfillment of God's first promise to Abraham! Enjoy this sample of Lesson 17, "Israel Conquers the Promised Land" from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and f...

Israel has proven to be a disobedience son in the face of God's patience and mercy. Their sins at the conclusion of Numbers necessitates more laws to keep them on track. That's the reason for the book of Deuteronomy. Enjoy this sample of Lesson 16, "Israel in the Wilderness, Part 2" from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History." Anyone can join our community of students and stream...

As Israel begins preparation to depart Sinai and head towards the Promised Land, there is a changing of the guard that must take place between the Levites and Israel's firstborn sons. This switch is nothing but a public shaming for their sin of the Golden Calf. Enjoy this sample of Lesson 15, "Israel in the Wilderness, Part 1" from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History...

Before ratifying the divine covenant at Mt. Sinai, it was important to clarify the terms of the relationship that all parties would agree to uphold. Enjoy this sample of Lesson 14, "The Covenant at Mt. Sinai" from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever...

What was the rationale behind the 19th plague? Isn't is just a story of God's vengeance? It's a story of God's justice and mercy.  Enjoy this sample of Lesson 13, "Passover and the Exodus" from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Pl...

Pharaoh rejected God and his people in such a cunning manner that he clearly echoes the evil of Satan in the garden. Enjoy this sample of Lesson 11, "Moses" from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scripture...