THE BIBLE: COVER TO COVER Podcast

There is a prophetic nature to this study of these two characters, and the reasons will unfold as we delve into it. The narrative of Joseph and his brothers is long, and so I will not cover every aspect, but certainly zoom in on significant key moments, and unpack the many theological layers that are woven into this historical event. I always like to say, “Every detail in the Scripture matters, fo...

Shalom, Shalom, and welcome dear reader/listener. Today we will examine a parable and a story that should be very familiar to most of you. This one parable and short narrative are juxtaposed to one another (meaning, in close proximity to one another), and are done so with profound theological intent by the author. They answer the question asked by a lawyer to Yeshua: "Teacher, what shall I do to i...

Shalom, shalom, and welcome to this article/episode. I examine a particular statement Yeshua made to His original audience in the Gospel of John, "I AM the Door." A statement rich in theological significance, that really unites two biblical narratives, that is, the first פֶּסַח peh'-sakh Pesach, in English we call it, Passover found in Exodus 12 (a tradition still practiced today by Jewish and Gen...

One of the most sobering rebukes from Yeshua comes from Revelation 2:4-5, addressed to the church in Ephesus, "But I have this against you, that you have left your first love." I want to center this article/episode around this phrase and provide more insights into what Yeshua could have really meant by this statement. This study goes well with the article/episode I recently published: TESTED BY FI...

TESTED BY FIRE: DESTROYED OR PURIFIED. These are words that are certainly not very comforting. Coming in contact with fire results in immediate pain, suffering, and the burning away of something, especially if it is something that opposes its nature. The Bible calls the LORD God “a consuming fire” (Deuteronomy 4:24; Hebrews 12:29). TESTED BY FIRE can express “trials and tribulations,” or “Judgemen...

Shalom, and welcome to part 6 of this series of NAMES OF THE BIBLE. Thus far we have covered a few names: God's personal name, YHWH , ADAM & EVE , NOAH , AVRAHAM , ISAAC and now we will do a study on the name (shem/character), of JACOB, and his role in the narrative. Jacob is an intriguing character in the biblical narrative who experienced a significant amount of hardship throughout his lifet...

Shalom, dear reader/listener. I want to continue the theme on, THE HEART OF GOD. I believe it is essential to the faith, to pursue and to know the heart of God. The previous article/episode #30 was an overview (or introduction) of this theme, THE HEART OF GOD . In this article, I want to focus on what are known as "The Ten Commandments." The Ten Commandments are not just a list of dos and don'ts....

HAPPY NEW YEAR. May the love of the LORD and His peace be upon you and your family.  In a world where love seems to be growing colder and colder, let us remember. Remembering our Creator. Remembering His words, handed down to us through the ages, by the faithful men of old. Remembering the ultimate sacrifice of our LORD and Savior, and the sacrifices of the saints. https://donnywaldner.wordpress.c...

In Hebrew the name of Isaac sounds quite different then in the English: יִצְחָק yits-khawk'. The name means, "he laughs." Yitschaq (Isaac) comes from a root word (צָחַק tsaw-khak'), meaning, "to laugh." You might wonder, "Why did Yahweh Elohim chose this name for the son of promise?" It is a great question, because Isaac's story and name are a huge part of the narrative. It is a question we will e...

This episode is from Act 14, and it goes off of the previous episode #27. Again it is about faith (faith in Yeshua), the power of the Gospel message (forgiveness and healing), and what true community looks like. Here I parallel what happened in Mark 2 with what happened in Acts 14   Follow me on my Telegram Channel: https://t.me/THE_BIBLE_COVER_TO_COVER My Blog page: https://donnywaldner.wordpress...

This episode is out of Mark 2: 1-13. Where faith is seen, Jesus demonstrates who he really is, His name is glorify, and what true community really looks like.   Link to my website: https://donnywaldner.wordpress.com/

Psalm 23 is a very familiar poem, but few understand it in light of its Near Eastern context. I want to provide a more insightful and richer appreciation by exploring what David (דוד daw-veed’, meaning “beloved”) had in mind when he wrote this Psalm. David was a shepherd for his father’s sheep, who had a great understanding and an intimate connection to what it takes to be a good shepherd. So it’s...

So, who was Avraham? I'm sure most of you have heard of him, even if you've never read Genesis. He is the father of the Jewish people. And why was he chosen by Yahweh Elohim, and for what purpose? Did Avraham do something to earn Elohim's favor? These are questions I hope to answer as we explore Avraham's character and life. Avraham's birth name was Avram. The name change that eventually happened...

What a tremendous gift God has given us, in regards to the marriage covenant, so we humans can flourish on this earth. Marriage (that is the biblical ideal for marriage), was instituted by God (Yahweh Elohim), and is one of the main pillars that hold up human civilization, and therefore is critical for human flourishing. Anytime something that God has instituted and is in any way manipulated, the...

So, who was Noah, and what can we learn by knowing the meaning of his name? I explore this question in this episode, while examining his character, and the world he lived in.  Link to the article: NAMES IN THE BIBLE PART 3: NOAH

In this episode I examine the 4 remaining beatitudes: Blessed are the merciful, Blessed are the pure in heart, Blessed are the peacemakers, and blessed are those who are persecuted for the Name of Jesus (Matthew 5:7-12). I highlight their significance and their importance in the life of the believer, and the believers role in the kingdom of God.  

In this episode I examine the first four beatitudes: poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. You can read them in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 5.   

For the past 2000 years, traditions, translations, and culture has shaped our perception of the birth narrative of Yeshua (Jesus). I want to examine a few details that are overlooked by the modern reader. We will take a look at the genealogies recorded in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke; the meaning of names; what time of year Yeshua was born; examine the birthplace of Yeshua and its significance;...

In Part 1, I did an introduction of, NAMES IN THE BIBLE Part 1: INTRODUCTION & SOME OF THE NAMES OF GOD. My intentions are to work through the Scriptures (OT & NT), examining the meaning of biblical names, their character, and their God-given roles . In this part 2 we will cover the characters of the first two humans, Adam and Eve. THE BIBLE AS HISTORICAL NARRATIVE, MOTIVATED BY THEOLOGICA...

In this episode, I address 2 types of people by using the Dead Sea and the Sea of Galilee as a metaphor. One is teaming with life, the other is stale and dead. Which one best describes us? It is a wonderful example to reflect on our own life and the path that we are on. Where we are heading?   If you want to reach out to me with questions, feel free to contact me: at  donny@ocfab.ca Here's a link...

Names do not have the same significance today, as they had for the ancient people. In most cases, the meaning of names in our Western culture is nothing more than phonetic. They carry little significance. When we study the names of people and places in the Bible, we can learn a lot about their character. The names ascribed to the LORD GOD in the Scripture reveal this as well. This helps us underst...

Taking a look at Joshua 2; The fall of Jericho, but more importantly, why Rahab and her family were saved from destruction?  Hebrews 11:6 says, "And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him."  It's a story that highlights what is means to be saved by faith, and not of works. 

The single greatest week in all of human history: The Passion Week. In this episode I examine typically missed details, yet are profound and deep. Details from Jesus's triumphant enter, the Last Supper, In the Garden of Gethsemane, The crown of thorns, and and unusual detail from the Gospel of Mark.   Link from Expedition Bible channel: Jesus, the pressed olive Link to my article: THE TABERNACLE:...

Shalom, shalom (perfect peace), be upon you. My goal for this article is not to exhaust the biblical definitions of these four words mentioned in the title, that would take an eternity. I intend to help separate the watered-down understanding that our contemporary culture has for these words and give you a deeper and richer theological significance of them. In the last two articles “trust”, trusti...

A Leper's encounter with Yeshua. A story of exile and restoration; healing and forgiveness. It captures the pervasiveness of sin, while at the same time the reversal of it's tragic effect.    MARK 1: 40 And a man with leprosy *came to Jesus, imploring Him and kneeling down, and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” 41 Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out with His hand and...