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Letters to Auntie Fori by Martin Gilbert

The wilderness wanderings are a crucial time to understand in order to appreciate Biblical Israel and their culture. It’s easy to criticize this period of Israel’s history, but we are no different than them. We will pick up next week with Israel back in Canaan (the first time they return).

Next week we will cover letters 14-16.

Letters to Auntie Fori by Martin Gilbert

Today we cover the history of Joseph, Moses, and the exodus. We point out several threads that run throughout the story of Israel such as the diaspora, antisemitism, Jewish non-assimilation, and God’s promise of the land to the Jewish people.

Next week we will cover letters 11-13.

Letters to Auntie Fori by Martin Gilbert

Modern pop culture is divided on the issue of the Jews being God’s chosen people, but God’s Word is clear. Today we revisit the history of God’s promises to Abraham, the miraculous birth of Isaac, and the descendants and a name change that brings about the formation of the people of Israel—the same people who are in the land of Israel today.

Next week we will cover letters 8-10.

Letters to Auntie Fori by Martin Gilbert

Today we discuss the introduction to this book, which explains how Martin Gilbert met Auntie Fori, as well as his first three letters to her, detailing creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, and Noah. We get a review of the biblical account as well as some extra-biblical Jewish tradition in these opening pages.

Next week we will cover letters 4-7.

This season we are going through Letters to Auntie Fori by Sir Martin Gilbert. This book covers the history of the Jewish people from Old Testament times to the diaspora to the Zionist Congress, and so much in-between. As believers, this study will strengthen our faith in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the same God we worship today. Let’s get into it!

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk closes out his book with some practical ideas on how to implement the sabbath into each week. While most of his ideas are not bad, they are lacking and insufficient for the believer, as we discuss. We must be careful not to make the day of worship about ourselves or too mystical, but we should instead use this time to center our thoughts and direction on the way of Christ. May this discussion be helpful to you as you navigate this area of your week.

Next week we will introduce Letters to Auntie Fori by Martin Gilbert

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Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk

There are plenty of obstacles and hurdles that make practicing a sabbath challenging, but this chapter leaves us motivated to be disciplined, take responsibility for our time management, and to be intentional about unplugging and being present once a week.

Next week we will discuss chapter 12 of Stop, In the Name of God.

Our next book is going to be Letters to Auntie Fori by Martin Gilbert

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We will start this book in October.

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk

In this chapter, Charlie Kirk discusses support for why the believer is not bound to keep the Sabbath. It is a really balanced perspective, and we hope the dialogue around these arguments is edifying.

Next week we will discuss chapter 11 of Stop, In the Name of God.

Our next book is going to be Letters to Auntie Fori by Martin Gilbert

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We will start this book in October.

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk

Today we discuss the heart behind the sabbath and how Christians ought to relate to it. We hope this conversation prompts you to do your own study on this important topic and follow the Spirit’s leading on how best to rest in Christ personally each week.

Next week we will discuss chapter 10 of Stop, In the Name of God.

Our next book is going to be Letters to Auntie Fori by Martin Gilbert

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We will start this book in October.

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk

In this chapter we see how Christian influence, going all the way back to the command to honor the Sabbath, gives us the grounds for finding meaning in our work, rejecting slothfulness, treating animals well, opposing slavery and tyranny, pursuing freedom, and giving dignity to all people.

Next week we will discuss chapter 9 of Stop, In the Name of God.

Our next book is going to be Letters to Auntie Fori by Martin Gilbert

Thriftbooks: Click Here

Amazon: Click Here

We will start this book in October.