The Search

In this section of Deuteronomy, Moses begins outlining the stipulations which will govern the relationship between God and His vassal, Israel. This will include a recap of the Ten Words, the famous Shema, a prohibition against marrying Canaanites, and more! NOTE: During our discussion, Clint referenced this proposed outline from Hill and Walton's "A Survey of the Old Testament": Ela...

When Moses encountered God at the burning bush he asked what God's name was that he might report back to Israel who exactly had sent him.  From that conversation onward, the revelation of the name of God has been one of the Torah's central themes. Let's talk about God's name and its significance in this special study.

Let's get into Deuteronomy, the fifth and final book of the Torah! Deuteronomy is a collection of speeches delivered by Moses to Israel before his death and it has a unique place in the Old Testament.

This discussion concludes our survey of Numbers. We talk about Israel's worship of Baal of Peor, the daughters of Zelophehad, the uncomfortable realities of Israelite warfare, the ordination of Joshua, and some final thoughts on this forth book of the Torah

What sin could be so serious that God would deny Moses entrance into the promised land after everything he had done for the Lord? Why would looking at a bronze serpent grant healing? Who was Balaam and why was he unable to curse Israel? Let’s work through Numbers 20-24 in today’s episode.

What is the difference between an unintentional sin and a high-handed sin? Why was the leadership challenge led by Korah and some Ruebenites against Moses and Aaron so serious? How did God demonstrate the priority of the priesthood to Israel’s leaders? Shahe and Clint consider these matters in today’s episode. Youtube: https://youtu.be/zHAiT4G9Tvg

It's finally time to leave Sinai! After a year encamped around the holy mountain, God leads the people towards the promised land. Tragically, however, the men sent to spy out the land convince the people of the impossibility of the conquest. Clint and Shahe examine this important moment in Israelite history in this podcast.

The name 'Numbers' sounds pretty boring, but this forth book of the Torah is actually quite thrilling. Numbers documents Israel's movement towards the promised land in three geographical areas: Mt. Sinai, the Wilderness of Paran, and the Plains of Moab. In this episode, we wrap up Israel's Sinai experience, learning about Israel's camp, the Nazirite Vow, and the role of th...

In today’s discussion we conclude our survey of Leviticus by examining some of the laws given to Israel as well as the purpose behind them. We also consider the meaning of the sacred feasts and holy days which dotted the landscape of Israel's calendar. We’ll be taking next week off before we begin our survey of Numbers, the fourth Torah book.

Leviticus  11-15 is perplexing for modern readers. It deals with various conditions Israelites would encounter in their daily lives which would bring about a state of uncleanness. Before Israelites could approach the Tabernacle, they had to remedy their uncleanness through waiting periods, washings, and special offerings. So what exactly is going on here and what is the teaching behind cleanness a...

Having established the purpose of Leviticus and the system of animal sacrifices, we now move to the only historical section in the third book of the Torah which recounts the ordination of the priests. Aaron and his sons are set apart for sacred service and at first, everything goes exactly as God intended. Tragically, two of Aaron's sons offer something which the LORD had not commanded and Go...

We now turn our attention to Leviticus which sits at the literary center of the Torah. Leviticus focuses on answering this important question: how can a holy God dwell in the midst of a sinful people? This question became all the more pertinent after the Golden Calf rebellion. Much of Leviticus focuses on the sacrificial system at the Tabernacle, so let’s discuss the function of these offerings in...

From time to time , Clint and Shahe plan to pause in their Scripture surveys for reflection. Today’s episode offers all of us a chance to consider the message of Genesis and Exodus and further elaborate and reexamine some of the concepts proposed about how these important books should be read.

Today we finish our survey of Exodus. Clint and Shahe focus in on two prominent themes which dominate this section: what exactly is the Tabernacle's function and purpose, and why is Moses so concerned about God's presence being among His people?

The children of Abraham have finally been delivered from Egyptian slavery. God plagued the land through the work of Moses and Aaron. He brought the people to the precipice of the sea, parted the waters, and Israel walked across the sea floor on dry ground. Now, the difficult journey to Sinai begins where God will bind Himself to the people through a covenant Send us your questions at TheSearchwith...

It's time for plagues and the Exodus! Having established the conditions of Israel in Egypt, the call of Moses, and the important theme of the name of the Lord, the stage is fully set for God's miraculous hand to deliver His people from bondage. We'll discuss the nature of miracles, the function of the plagues, and the extreme importance of the Exodus event. Youtube: https://www.yout...

Genesis ends with Israel’s sojourn to Egypt. Exodus opens a few generations later to a time when the life-saving work of Joseph has been forgotten and the Israelite population has exploded. The new Pharaoh turned against the children of Abraham, setting the stage for the work of God in ordaining Moses and redeeming His people.

Putting the life of Abraham behind us, we turn our attention to his offspring. The second half of Genesis deals with God's work with Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. The book concludes with the family's migration to Egypt which was all part of God's plan. Send us your questions at TheSearchwithClintandShahe@gmail.com!

It's time to talk about Abraham! The heart of Genesis is all about God's call of Abram to leave his family and country behind. Abram follows the Lord and spends the rest of his life in service to the One who promised him land, a nation, and to be the fountainhead of blessings upon the whole world.

Why is the story of Cain and Abel even in the Bible? Who are the sons of God and the Nephilim in Genesis 6? What happened during the flood? Why was the tower of Babel such an affront to God? These questions and more are discussed by Clint and Shahe as they survey Genesis 4-11.

The first three chapters of Genesis are foundational to the entire Biblical story. Clint and Shahe tackle some of the challenging questions pertaining to this text like how should one read the creation account, what exactly was Eden, what does it mean that humans were made in God's image, and why is the tempter identified as "The Serpent" in Genesis 3? Watch our livestream every Tue...

Today we begin our Scripture survey journey by introducing the first five books of the Bible often referred to as the Torah. We will focus on three primary and important questions: what is the Torah, how do these five books fit into the larger Bible story, and who wrote them?

Welcome to “The Search.” The purpose of this program is to explore the proper method of examining the Bible to discover its meaning. We believe that the meaning of Scripture is synonymous with the truth and that loyalty to Christ involves the relentless pursuit of that meaning—both to know it and to be transformed by it.