Old Testament with My Mom

In today's episode, Kim and her mom, Barb, discuss the meaning of life and they are joined by more family - Syndee, Mike, and Jeff.

Topics The meaning of life

Closing Reading Poem - Paradoxical Commandments: https://www.paradoxicalcommandments.com/

LINKS

• Bible Project video on Ecclesiastes: https://youtu.be/lrsQ1tc-2wk
• Book - Mom's book Unlocking the Books of Moses: https://a.co/d/eZC7GCa
• Book - The Second Mountain: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/217649/the-second-mountain-by-david-brooks/
• Book - Living Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in Light of the End. https://a.co/d/aBhFwL1

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Song of Solomon

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Gateway Bible online: https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Genesis&version=NIV

New to the Bible? Here's the format: Book Chapter : Verses

Example: Genesis 2:1-17 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 1 through 17 Example: Genesis 29:30-30:24 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 31 through chapter 30, verse 24.

In today's episode, Kim and her mom, Barb, share their favorite Proverbs and discuss the 7 things God hates.

Topics

• Wisdom
• Trust in the Lord with all your heart
• Power of our words
• Importance of a cheerful heart
• A soft answer turns away wrath
• 7 things that God hates
• and so much more!

Closing Scripture

Proverbs 6:16-19 & 15:1-9

LINKS

• Bible Project video on Proverbs: https://youtu.be/Gab04dPs_uA

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Ecclesiastes

Want to read the Bible online?

Gateway Bible online: https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Genesis&version=NIV

New to the Bible? Here's the format: Book Chapter : Verses

Example: Genesis 2:1-17 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 1 through 17 Example: Genesis 29:30-30:24 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 31 through chapter 30, verse 24.

In today's episode, Kim and her mom, Barb, talk about the power of music and the power of praise.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Psalm authors:
• Moses
• David
• Solomon
• Sons of Korah
• Asaph
• Ethan
• And various unknown authors…

Topics

• Praising God with song
• Crying out to God with song
• Expressing ourselves creatively through poetry and music
• Power in praise

Closing Scripture Psalm 104

LINKS

• Bible Project video on Psalm: https://youtu.be/j9phNEaPrv8
• Book by C.S. Lewis, Reflections on the Psalms: https://www.cslewis.com/us/books/paperback/reflections-on-the-psalms/9780062565488/
• The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Psalm 150: https://youtu.be/LICDBT9LF_Y

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Proverbs!

Want to read the Bible online? Gateway Bible online: https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Genesis&version=NIV

New to the Bible? Here's the format: Book Chapter : Verses

Example: Genesis 2:1-17 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 1 through 17 Example: Genesis 29:30-30:24 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 31 through chapter 30, verse 24.

In today's episode, Kim and her mom, Barb, discuss if God is in control - why do good people suffer?

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• God
• Job
• Eliphaz
• Bildad
• Zophar
• Elihu
• The "adversary"

Topics

• Suffering
• Words of comfort - or not?
• Creation

Closing Scripture Job 42

LINKS

• Hugh Ross's book A Matter of Days: Resolving a Creation Controversy: https://a.co/d/0hI1d4l
• Hugh Ross video Reasons to Believe: Yes https://youtu.be/lbuLy-8R7B8
• Hugh Ross video An Astronomer's Quest: Yes https://youtu.be/3HMklS3L7oA
• Bible Project video on Job: https://youtu.be/xQwnH8th_fs

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Psalm!

Want to read the Bible online? Gateway Bible online: https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Genesis&version=NIV

New to the Bible? Here's the format: Book Chapter : Verses

Example: Genesis 2:1-17 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 1 through 17 Example: Genesis 29:30-30:24 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 31 through chapter 30, verse 24.

In today's episode, Kim and her mom, Barb, talk about strong and courageous Esther, and how she saved a group of Jewish people from a terrible fate.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Esther
• Mordecai
• King of Persia, Xerxes I
• Haman

Topics

• Esther's courage
• Mordecai's wisdom
• Haman's pride
• Making your best choices regardless of circumstances
• The importance of feasts and building relationships

Closing Scripture Proverbs 16: 3-9

LINKS

• Movie about Esther: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther_(1999_film)
• Bible Project video on Esther: https://youtu.be/JydNSlufRIs
• King of Persia, Xerxes I : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerxes_I
• Book - Purpose Driven Life: https://www.purposedriven.com/about
• Book - Three Cups of Tea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Cups_of_Tea

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Job

New to the Bible? Here's the format: Book Chapter : Verses

Example: Genesis 2:1-17 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 1 through 17 Example: Genesis 29:30-30:24 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 31 through chapter 30, verse 24.

Want to read the Bible online? Gateway Bible online: https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Genesis&version=NIV

In today's episode, Kim and her mom, Barb, talk about the Israelites returning to Jerusalem and rebuilding the Temple.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Ezra
• Nehemiah
• Daniel
• Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
• King Cyrus

Topics

• Benevolence of Cyrus, King of Persia
• 70 years of captivity is over
• Exiles are permitted to return to Jerusalem
• Temple rebuilt
• The Torah is explained to the people

Closing Scripture Jeremiah 29:10-14

LINKS

• Ezra article: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ezra-Hebrew-religious-leader
• Bible Project video on Ezra & Nehemiah: https://youtu.be/MkETkRv9tG8

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Esther, Queen of Persia

New to the Bible? Here's the format: Book Chapter : Verses

Example: Genesis 2:1-17 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 1 through 17 Example: Genesis 29:30-30:24 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 31 through chapter 30, verse 24.

Want to read the Bible online? Gateway Bible online: https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Genesis&version=NIV

In today's episode, Kim and her mom, Barb, talk about the retelling of the many kings of Judah, including Solomon, and the destruction of the temple.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Solomon
• Rehoboam
• Queen of Sheba
• Jehoshaphat
• Hezekiah
• Josiah
• And many other kings

Topics

• Good kings
• Bad kings
• Destruction of Jerusalem and the temple
• 70 years captivity, then permission to return Judah

Closing Scripture Psalm 137: 1-6

LINKS

• Jezebel's daughter: https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Athaliah
• Sennacherib's Annals: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sennacherib%27s_Annals
• Sennacherib Annals 2: https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2014/assyria-to-iberia/blog/posts/sennacherib-and-jerusalem
• Babylonian Exile: https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Babylonian_Exile
• Bible Project Video on 1 Chronicles: https://youtu.be/HR7xaHv3Ias
• Is Psalm the longest book in the Bible? No: https://youtu.be/1E3pglGO-7c

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Ezra

New to the Bible? Here's the format: Book Chapter : Verses

Example: Genesis 2:1-17 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 1 through 17 Example: Genesis 29:30-30:24 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 31 through chapter 30, verse 24.

Want to read the Bible online? Gateway Bible online: https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Genesis&version=NIV

In today's episode, Kim and her mom, Barb, talk about the retelling of King David's positive attributes and accomplishments.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• David
• David's mighty warriors
• Hiram, King of Tyre
• Levites and Leaders
• Musicians

Topics

• Genealogical list (begats)
• A positive retelling of David's life

Closing Scripture Psalm 66: 1-12

LINKS

• Charles Swindoll's book on David: https://a.co/d/3CjwtbZ
• Bible Project Video on 1 Chronicles: https://youtu.be/HR7xaHv3Ias
• Tyre article: https://www.britannica.com/place/Tyre
• King David article: https://www.worldhistory.org/King_David/

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…2 Chronicles - a positive retelling of the history of Judah, part 2

New to the Bible? Here's the format: Book Chapter : Verses

Example: Genesis 2:1-17 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 1 through 17 Example: Genesis 29:30-30:24 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 31 through chapter 30, verse 24.

Want to read the Bible online? Gateway Bible online: https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Genesis&version=NIV

In today's episode, Kim and her mom, Barb, talk about the Northern kingdom of Israel and the Southern kingdom of Judah and the role the prophets Elijah and Elisha played during that dark period.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Elijah
• Elisha
• Jeroboam
• Ahab
• Jeremiah
• Isaiah
• Hezekiah
• Josiah
• Idols

Topics

• Prophets
• Kings
• Miracles
• Book of the Law discovered
• Covenant Obedience
• Rebellion and Consequences
• Assyrian threat and deportations

Closing Scripture Psalm 98: 1-8

LINKS

• Mesha Stele: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-artifacts/inscriptions/the-mesha-stele-and-king-david-of-the-bible/
• Sennacherib Stele: https://biblearchaeologyreport.com/2020/07/03/sennacherib-an-archaeological-biography/
• Hezekiah's tunnel: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-sites-places/jerusalem/hezekiahs-tunnel-reexamined/
• Babylonian Exile: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/babylonian-exile/
• Bible Project Video on Kings: https://youtu.be/bVFW3wbi9pk

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…1 Chronicles - a positive retelling of the history of Judah

New to the Bible? Here's the format: Book Chapter : Verses

Example: Genesis 2:1-17 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 1 through 17 Example: Genesis 29:30-30:24 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 31 through chapter 30, verse 24.

Want to read the Bible online? Gateway Bible online: https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Genesis&version=NIV

In today's episode, Kim and her mom, Barb, talk about the impact that Solomon's many wives and sons had on God's people.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Solomon
• Rehoboam
• Jeroboam
• Ahab
• Jezebel
• Elijah

Topics

• Wisdom
• Forced labor
• Building the temple
• False gods
• A kingdom divided

Closing Scripture Psalm 51

LINKS

• Article on the Temple of Solomon: https://www.metmuseum.org/blogs/metkids/2020/solomons-temple-model-judaica
• Phoenicians article: https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/phoe/hd_phoe.htm
• Wikipedia article on Jeroboam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeroboam%27s_Revolt
• Charles Swindoll's book on Elijah: https://a.co/d/hNRt2A9
• Bible Project Video on Kings: https://youtu.be/bVFW3wbi9pk

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…More Kings! The 2nd scroll of the book of Kings continues the story…

New to the Bible?

Here's the format: Book Chapter : Verses Example: Genesis 2:1-17 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 1 through 17 Example: Genesis 29:30-30:24 would be the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 31 through chapter 30, verse 24.

Want to read the Bible online? Gateway Bible online: https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Genesis&version=NIV