The Context and Color of the Bible

Send us Fan Mail Following along on the heels of the prodigal son, we turn to the parable in Matthew 1821-35 and we dig more into how we should respond to others after we've been forgiven.  Veronica and Erika discuss why Peter might have asked Jesus how many times he should forgive.   Tabuk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4453-tabukLicense: http://creativecommons.o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we focus on the older son in the parable.  For those who have been following God's commands all our lives, how do we relate to those "sinners" around us?  What should our attitude and outlook be towards them?   We recently talked about wrestling with God in prayer.  What does this parable teach us about God - the person we are wrestling with?  What d...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been so low you did something you thought you would never do?  Have you ever had your heart broken by someone?  What did Jesus do that caused the religious people to question who Jesus eats with? In typical rabbinical fashion, Jesus addresses their question with several stories.  Erika takes us to Luke 15 in this episode to  look deeper in the parable of the prodigal...

Send us Fan Mail The disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray.  What parable did Jesus use?  What can we learn from that rude neighbor and that mean judge?  What should we do when heaven seems silent?  Why should we persevere in prayer?  Have you considered who you are wrestling with when you pray?  Join us as we dig in to Luke 11:5-8 and 18:1-8.   Tabuk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetec...

Send us Fan Mail What do a mustard seed, yeast and the kingdom of heaven have in common?  What can baking bread teach you about God's kingdom?  What does the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God actually mean?  Where is the kingdom of heaven first mentioned in the Bible?  Even if life seems to be spiraling out of control, why can we be encouraged about future? Erika digs into Matthew 13:3...

Send us Fan Mail We introduce our first parable study with the Good Samaritan.   Veronica and Erika consider why the expert in the law approached Jesus and how Jesus and the expert discussed the topic with responding with another question instead of an answer.   As they look at the three characters in the parable, they consider the laws on being clean and unclean and how that would affect the acti...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Veronica and Erika conclude their introduction to parables.  They dive into the every day culture in first century Israel.   Tabuk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4453-tabukLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Veronica and Erika introduce the culture in first century Israel.  They lay a foundation for the upcoming study on parables.  Erika shares what life was like and how Scripture influences every part of daily life.   Tabuk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4453-tabukLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Veronica and Erika share their hows and whys of memorizing complete books of the Bible.  Listen to get practical tips and ideas as well as how it can transform your thought life.  Both were challenged by the radio program "Revive Our Hearts with Nancy DeMoss Wolegmuth" when she featured Janet Pope.  Janet wrote the book "His Word in My Heart: Memoriz...

Send us Fan Mail This week we conclude our discussion on the Christmas story.  Erika shares a secret that she colors out the pigs in the picture Bibles.  We discuss why did Jesus come?  What did the Jews believe about the Messiah?   What is the overall take away and encouragement can we draw from God coming in the flesh? Tabuk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4453-tabukL...

Send us Fan Mail Veronica and Erika unpack the details behind the Christmas story.  In this podcast we will be discussing the tradition of three wisemen visiting Joseph and Mary as well as their country of origin.  We all celebrate Christmas on December 25, but is that the exact date of Jesus birth?  Is it even in December or winter at all?  Erika suggests it may have occurred on the feast of Sukk...

Send us Fan Mail Our study on covenants has concluded but it's been so long we thought it would be good to wrap up and tie the covenants all together.   Veronica shares with us the picture she has of how all the covenants work together.   Tabuk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4453-tabukLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Send us Fan Mail As we wrap up the New Covenant Veronica and Erika explain how and where the Holy Spirit comes into the play in the New Covenant.  Ezekiel 36:26-27 tells the people that God will pour out his Spirit.  In the book of Acts we see how the Holy Spirit as the sign of who is in covenant with God.  The Apostle Paul reminds his readers over and over that we are to be walking in the Spirit...

Send us Fan Mail Veronica begins the discussion of the New Covenant in this podcast. Starting in Exodus 24:7, she explains how the people continue to break the Mosaic covenant and start over.  Hebrews tells us the problem was not with the covenant itself but with the people.  God changes our hearts in the New Covenant as described in Jeremiah 31:31-37.   Tabuk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompe...

Send us Fan Mail Not only does Veronica introduce the Davidic covenant but she concludes the Davidic covenant all in this podcast! Starting in 2 Samuel 7:9-16, she explains the terms and the sign of this covenant.  God renews the covenant with David's son in 1 Kings 9:1-9, but a shocking twist happens in 1 Kings 11:38-39.  Erika then expands on this twist in the covenant and shows how Jesus i...

Send us Fan Mail Erika wraps up the Mosaic covenant.  She explores the long range affects of this covenant through King Solomon.  We also discussed the sign of the Mosaic covenant.   The Hebrew word for holy is "kadosh."  Scriptures referenced are Deuteronomy 4:5-8, Exodus 31:16-17 and Deuteronomy 11.   Tabuk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4453-tabukLicense:...

Send us Fan Mail Erika explains the terms of the Mosaic covenant.  Scriptures referenced are Deuteronomy 7:6-8, Exodus 32:1, 9-14 and Genesis 18:19.   Erika's teaching on sacrifices are covered in these two videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P79JipkwwhQ   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EDY_QG6oF8 Tabuk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4453-tabukLicense: http:...

Send us Fan Mail Erika starts the discussion of the Mosaic covenant found in Exodus 24.  She also explains table fellowship and the deeper meaning behind it.   Verses mentioned in this discussion are Jeremiah 31:35-37 and 33:19-26.   Tabuk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4453-tabukLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Send us Fan Mail Erika lays a foundation for the Mosaic Covenant.  Using Exodus 2:23-25, she reminds us that God "knew" and remembered what what happening with Abraham's descendants, who have become so numerous they are called a swarm (seen in the Hebrew in Exodus 1:7).  God promised Abraham that Israel would be used to bless the nations in Genesis 12:1-3. Miraculously He rescues an...

Send us Fan Mail Veronica concludes the Abrahamic Covenant in Genesis 17-22.  We discuss the sign of the covenant in the flesh while reminding ourselves that God also desires circumcision of the heart (Deuteronomy 10:16).  From Abraham's interaction with Abimelech to Abraham sacrificing Isaac, Abraham's faith grew.  Faith again is defined as action plus belief.  Veronica cited Hebrews 11...

Send us Fan Mail Veronica continues the discussion on the Abrahamic covenant.  We are in Genesis 15.   In this discussion we talk about Abraham's need for a son to carry on the covenant.  Erika shares the Middle Eastern perspective on descendants and why they are so important.   Ishmael's descendants are discussed in Genesis 21 and 25.  We also looked at Abraham's other sons mention...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Veronica starts the discussion on the Abrahamic Covenant.  Scripture references are Genesis 11:29 through Genesis 14 and Hebrews 6:13-14. Veronica walks through the specific promises God made to Abraham and then showed how that actually happened in Abraham's lifetime.   In this podcast faith is defined as "action plus belief."   We reference Bible Pr...

Send us Fan Mail Veronica and Erika start with a brief discussion on women in the Bible...maybe this is a topic for the future. Erika then digs into Genesis 8:20 - 9:17 as she lays out the stipulations of the covenant - stipulations for both man and God.  There are more layers to the rainbow than just the happy reminder God will never flood the entire earth again.  We have a responsibility to deal...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Erika and Veronica discuss the first two covenants in Scripture and the lessons we can learn from them.   Tabuk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4453-tabukLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our first podcast as we set the stage for the purpose and goal for our podcasts as well as introduce our first topic - covenants.  We are two sisters who love the Bible and have spent years learning and teaching about this amazing book. Join with us as we begin to unpack an important part of the Biblical story. What are covenants and who makes them? How long do they las...