Bible for the Busy Life

The Prophets have everything you want in a good drama: pronouncements of judgement, an adulterous woman, sycamore figs. Let's go.

An introduction to the Prophetic Books, including some review on the world events that occur during their time. These books can be quite challenging to fit into the bigger picture, so hopefully this will help!

Yes, it's the very unironic Christmas episode. We take a look at the classic story and try to separate the parts that are solid Biblical truths from those that are more in the realm of speculation. Also, I present the possibility of a very different first Christmas. I hope it's helpful.

Why was the exile supposed to last seventy years? Did it last that long? Was the prophecy correct? References: Leviticus 25:1-22, Jeremiah 25:11, 2 Chronicles 36:20-21, Jeremiah 25:12, Daniel 9:1-2.

We leave the narrative books and move into philosophy: Job through Song of Solomon.

The Jews get to return to Jerusalem, and a young girl helps save the whole nation. Tune in as we continue the saga that is the Historical Books.

Assyria, Babylon, Persia- these empires dominated the region for centuries. We discuss how that affected the Israelites and the Promised Land, which should help bridge the gap between Chronicles and Ezra. And I get to nerd out on some history. I hope it helps.

Monarchy is risky business. When it's good it's good; when it's bad it's very bad. Coups, father against son, brother against brother. I hope this helps make some sense of it.

We look at the Historical Books that set the stage for the first king of Israel: Joshua, Judges, Ruth. There's war, romance, incest- everything you need for a good drama. I hope it's helpful.

A brief outline of the 5 Books of Moses/Pentateuch/Torah. Nerding out on some etymology. Hopefully some helpful info.