Wisdom In The Word Bible Studies

Continue forward in the Bible with us as we move into the book of Joshua.  Here, God's Word starts to chronicle the new life the Hebrews will build in the land of Canaan. It is theirs now, and they're starting to settle it.  Moses has been left behind and replaced by Joshua. The name Joshua means “Jehovah saves” or “Jehovah is salvation”.  Think about this: Moses was a type of "the...

The Song of Moses is considered his final blessing to Israel as they depart. Learn how he prepares them to go forward under a new leader to complete the possession of the Promised Land and to begin their rich and winding walk with God.  Join us as we study this very meaningful passage. Discover the depth and breadth of this special dialog of Moses and consider that it is comparable to the fin...

Join us as we continue our study in chapter thirty-two. Israel is being scolded for their corrupt ways toward the Lord as Moses begins to review their less-than-stellar history, from the beginnings of Jacob to just before they take possession of Canaan.  The specific thrust is to remind and warn them of continuing in the severe disobedience and persistent spiritual blindness. Unfortunately, they a...

Tune-in as Moses announces his final instructions to Israel, preparing them to cross into their Promised Land: "Hear now, O Israel, the decrees and laws I am about to teach you. Follow them so that you may live and may go in and take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you. Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of t...

Continue in Deuteronomy with us as we learn more about the strategy for the people to take the land. Moses instructed: "The LORD your God has given you this land to take possession of it. But all your able-bodied men, armed for battle, must cross over ahead of your brother Israelites".   As Moses prepares the people to take and enter Canaan, Moses is told by God to look at the land with only...

Moses is still leading the people as they prepare to inhabit the Promised Land.  God is ready now to give Moses a second set of laws for the Hebrews to observe designed to govern them as they inhabit and build their lives in their new home land, Canaan.  The name Deuteronomy actually means "second law". This second set of laws gives more detail surrounding religious practices, but e...

 We enter the book of Deuteronomy which serves as a “bridge” linking the adventure of the chosen people outside of the Promised Land, as recorded in the first four books of the Bible, to taking possession of and living in the Promised Land.   Learn with us how the Israelites, through the giving of the covenant, and God dwelling among them, the giving of the law and miracles of provi...

As they were led by God through Moses, the Israelites turned from trusting God. They actually had it in mind to leave Him. They said, "We should choose a leader and go back to Egypt."  Important to understanding God's nature is why He allows certain events and how He then chooses to deal with His people in them. Listen to this study to learn more of God as He, through his Word, demonstra...

When we consider that God is all-powerful and the Master of all things He created, why didn't He just dispose of Satan permanently after he and the angels that conspired with him sinned?  Clearly, God's plan includes what can be considered a "chess game" with Satan. God creates the game and rules of engagement. Satan is sure that God's character binds Him to the rules just as Satan is bound t...

We begin our study of the book of Numbers. A major feature of this book is the forging of the Hebrews to become a single, true nation of and for God.  Numbers chronicles two national censuses taken of the people:  The first census counted the multitude which came out of Egypt.  The second counted the new generation that was to enter and inherit the Promised Land. Although named “Num...

In this lesson we continue our study of the full, end-to-end historic and prophetic meaning memorialized in the Feast of Tabernacles. We also take a look at the special Sabbath at the end of this appointed time, The Last Great Day.

The final appointed time in the recurring rehearsal of God's plan is the observance of Sukkot, or the Feast of Tabernacles. Among the fall 'Holy Days', this observance takes place in November of our calendar.  During this multi-day appointed time of rehearsal, the Israelites lived in tents or temporary dwellings. Today, observant Jews do the same, make temporary "dwellings" inside or outside...

In the book of Leviticus we start to see how God uses trumpets and ceremonies to signal the times, seasons and functional aspects of His plan. They also marked the beginning as well as ending of key assemblies and events.   Listen-in to learn more about the use of trumpets and ceremonies to train the people of God and to rehearse, over time, their - and our - place in the overarching extent o...

Leviticus is the third volume of the five books of the Torah, or the Teachings, also known as the books of "Instructions" or "Law".  Leviticus is a manual detailing the sacrificial system and a guidebook of required worship practices. It was mainly intended as an instruction manual for the Hebrew priests, but also taught the newly-formed nation of Israel the principles of spiritual holiness,...

As we prepare to transition out of the book of Exodus, we summarize the Israelites' miraculous initial experiences so far with their God as led by Moses.  Just as important, we are given detail of the institution that is the foundation of all the appointed feasts,  the cornerstone of them all, the Passover. Listen-in to learn of the depth, breadth and great prophetic meaning of this key appoin...

Join us as we continue learning about the Tabernacle. Here, we more closely observe the floor plan, the furnishings and the placement of the articles.  All the major features of the Tabernacle rehearsed the “major features” of the One to Whom it pointed. The Menorah "mapped' the appointed times that depict the plan of salvation through the One Who would fulfill them all.

The key tie-in for the Tabernacle, this dwelling of God among the Israelites and its construction and furnishings, is that it’s purpose was to point to Jesus Christ ! When one understands this, the entire thing makes PERFECT SENSE! Conversely, those who cannot make this connection, and isolate this to just the Old Testament, cannot come to any conclusion other than just “this is what God wanted an...

Israel willingly enters their covenant with God. It is ratified and in effect.  As Moses meets with God on Mount Sinai, In addition to the two tablets of the Law of the covenant, God gives him a very specific set of instructions for a portable sanctuary called the Tabernacle. God's begins to act on His desire to dwell among His own, covenant people. Other than the exodus and the giving of the...

The Exodus from Egypt is accomplished. Israel is free, now being led under Moses as they begin their journey through the open desert.   The next milestone event is the giving of the Ten Commandments, the moral law and the entering of the covenant with God at Mount Sinai.  The covenant is ratified and administered under the terms of the law, as given through Moses. The Exodus and the forg...

God called Moses, plainly identified Himself to him and gave him his assignment – to deal with Pharaoh and lead His people from bondage to freedom and beyond.  Moses’ assignment was not just to free the Hebrews alone, but also to pronounce judgment on Egypt and, more specifically, the gods of Egypt. We know that God hardens Pharaoh’s heart so that he does not release the Hebrews until th...

In the midst of Satan's continued attempt to destroy the Hebrews, God brings forth the next powerful Chess piece in His plan, Moses. Next to Jesus Christ Himself, Moses is the most impacting figure in Biblical - and all - history. Although reluctant, Moses was called and trained by God, destined to take a race of slaves and mold them into a powerful nation of people that would drive the course...

In Genesis we began learning of the God who created all things and the beginning of history. Genesis began to reveal to us His purposes and plan for creation. We also were given a view into the future as He deals with sin, promises a Savior and manages His own people through His law forming and keeping covenants.  We covered the unfolding of His plan for the first people for Himself, Israel, and l...

As second in command to Pharaoh, Joseph manages the land of Egypt through the prophesied seven years of famine. Using wisdom, he eventually takes the land away from the people and the people's labor and transfers it to Pharaoh's full ownership. The people are happy to be in bondage to Pharaoh for food now. Joseph is rewarded by allowing his family to settle in Egypt on the choicest land. T...

The complete story of Joseph is a masterpiece from the Hand of God. It is at once a complete prophecy of the role and mission of the coming Jesus Christ as Messiah and God's end-to-end plan for the shepherding of the nascent twelve tribes through history.  Cycles of disobedience, to bondage to freedom, on to their being the head of the nations in the Millennium are shown. Listen as we begin t...

The dying Jacob pronounced a final, prophetic blessing on each of the heads of his twelves son that shows the general trajectory of each line. The prophetic course is set for the twelve tribes and God's plans for Israel begin to take foot. Listen to this podcast to begin to learn of one of the most prominent figures in the scriptures. Joseph's life is a major source of history and wisdom for us an...