What do you think of when you think of the number 12 in the Bible? The 12 tribes of Israel (which, by the way, is NOT synonymous with the 12 sons of Jacob)? When Jesus was 12 and teaching at the temple? How about Jesus' 12 disciples? Were you aware there are also 12 tribes of Ishmael?

Dr. Bruce Becker gives us a close examination of the number 12. He talks about its symbolism in government and how it reflects God's church in both the Old Testament and New Testament.

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About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker": 

The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy. 

Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.

Are you aware there are two versions of the Ten Commandments? Or how about how the number 10 shows up in those created in the image of God? 

Dr. Bruce Becker takes us on a journey of the number 10, from Genesis to Revelation. We see how the number was woven into the everyday worship lives of God's Old Testament people and how Jesus used it in his teaching. Also, we see what the number 10 symbolizes for us today, helping us remember completeness, God's perfection, and our obedience.

About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker": 

The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy. 

Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.

What does the number 7 actually signify? We know it's special, but just what makes it so unique? For starters, Bible scholars can't even agree on how many times it shows up in Scripture.

We know of the more common accounts in the Bible (7 days of creation, God rested on the 7th day, 7 pairs of clean animals brought onto the ark, 7 churches in the book of Revelation). But dig deep, as Dr. Bruce Becker helps us do in this episode, and you'll see the fascinating ways number 7 shows up in Scripture. And more important, you'll see how the number 7 expresses God's completion, perfection, and holiness—and what that means for you.

About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker": 

The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy. 

Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.

On the fourth day, God created the sun, moon, and stars. That's simple enough to remember and understand, right? God created the lights to govern days and nights.

But packed into this one day, we can see how the number 4 is a building block of God's incredible creative design. On day 4, God established time and how to measure it. He used this number as the foundation for life on this earth. Additionally, the number 4 shows up in different ways in the Bible, from visions to Jesus' return. Dr. Bruce Becker takes us on a deep dive as we see how the number 4 is literally built into our lives.

Dr. Becker also mentions Time of Grace's new 365-day devotional, "Life to the Full," that helps you stay in the Word every day. Get your copy starting in November at timeofgracestore.org.

About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker": 

The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy. 

Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.