Suffering, Harvesting and Reaping, and Meet Boaz the Strong, We will look at the massive Bible theme of suffering, dig deep into harvesting and reaping, meet Boaz the strong, look at Ruth’s REAL relationship with King David, talk about why the name Jehovah came about with some Christians, and we’ll hear a MOMMA MARY Alarm … Continued
Law of Moses regarding Widows and Levirate Marriages Welcome Good People from all over the lands! Book of Ruth, picking up in 1:6… We will look at the Law of Moses regarding widows and Levirate marriages, deep dive into Moabites and why the Jews were so strict against marrying Non-Jews, and we’ll introduce the earth-shaking … Continued
Jewish Backstories and Historical Perspective In this our first episode of Ruth, we will tear into FIVE WHOLE VERSES of Chapter 1! This book is AHHHH REFRESHING! We’ll dig into some Jewish backstories, take a look at some fascinating historical perspectives on the famine, and take a little road trip through Bethlehem to the slaughter … Continued
the War Narrative Unfolds, Powerful Political and Military Forces In this session on Judith 2:4 – 4:15, we move deeper into the dramatic buildup of the Book of Judith. As the war narrative unfolds, powerful political and military forces are set into motion under King Nebuchadnezzar, and we are introduced to the imposing general Holofernes, … Continued
Creation, Covenant, and the Breath of Life (Genesis 2:4–17) In Episode 1 of our study of the Book of Judith, we begin by setting the stage for one of the most fascinating and debated books of Sacred Scripture. Covering Judith 1:1–2:3, this opening session introduces the historical backdrop, key characters, and major locations that frame … Continued