Old Testament with My Mom

In today's episode, Kim and her mom, Barb, talk about David becoming king and his many conquests.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• David
• Bathsheba
• Nathan
• David's special forces "mighty men"
• Absalom

Topics

• David's reaction to the deaths of Saul and Jonathan
• David conquers neutral territory of Jerusalem
• Ark of the Covenant brought to Jerusalem
• God's promise to David
• David's great sin and tragic cover-up
• Absalom's failed coup

Closing Scripture Psalm 25: 1-7

LINKS

• Charles Swindoll's book on David: https://a.co/d/3CjwtbZ
• Bible Project Video on 2 Samuel: https://youtu.be/YvoWDXNDJgs
• King David article: https://www.worldhistory.org/King_David/
• Jerusalem article: https://www.worldhistory.org/jerusalem/
• Worship of Baal article: https://bible-history.com/resource/the-worship-of-baal
• Asherah article: https://www.worldhistory.org/Asherah/

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…1 Kings

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.

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

In today's episode, Kim and her mom, Barb, talk about Israel's rejection of God as king

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Hannah
• Samuel
• Saul
• David
• Goliath
• Philistines

Topics

• Israel's rejection of God's kingship
• Israel's transition from tribal confederacy to kingship
• Reign of King Saul
• God's rejection of Saul
• David is secretly anointed as king
• Saul's jealousy
• David flees
• Leadership, and the importance of a servant's heart

Closing Scripture Psalm: 34: 1-8

LINKS

• Bible Project Video on 1 Samuel: https://youtu.be/QJOju5Dw0V0
• Philistine article: https://www.worldhistory.org/Philistines/

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…2 Samuel

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 bold choices of Ruth as she follows her mother-in-law into a foreign land

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Ruth the Moabite
• Naomi the window
• Boaz the wealthy Israelite farmer

Topics

• Family
• Loyalty
• Love
• Kindness
• Boldness
• Taking care of the poor and needy

Closing Scripture Deuteronomy 15:7-8, 10-11

LINKS

• Bible Project Video on Ruth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h1eoBeR4Jk
• Article on Ruth and Naomi: https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1845/ruth--naomi/
• The earliest non-biblical source that mentions early Israel: https://www.historyofinformation.com/detail.php?id=1561

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…1st Samuel, the rule of judges ends and monarchy begins, the prophet Samuel anoints Saul as king of the 12 tribes of Israel

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 problems the Canaanite culture brought to the Israelites—and the leaders brought up to bring change.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Judge Ehud
• Judge Shamgar
• Judge Deborah
• Jael, wife of Heber
• Judge Gideon (renamed Jerub-Baal)
• Judge Jephthah
• Samson & Delilah
• Micah

Topics

• Failures
• Leadership
• Influencers
• Testing God
• Idolatry
• Moral Corruption
• Oppression
• Deliverance from oppression

Closing Scripture Psalm: 1:1-3

LINKS

• Bible Project Video on Judges: https://youtu.be/kOYy8iCfIJ4

Coming Up Next on the Podcast… Meet Ruth! The great-grandmother of King David

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 boldness and obedience of Joshua and how the Israelites finally enter the promised land of Canaan.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Joshua
• Spies
• Rahab
• Canaanites
• Achan

Topics

• Leadership
• Obedience
• Boldness
• Psychological warfare
• Rituals
• Conquests
• Covenant renewals

Closing Scripture Joshua 24:1-15

LINKS

• Bible Project Video on Joshua: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqOqJlFF_eU&t=38s
• Walls of Jericho article: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5690/walls-of-jericho/
• Ancient Jordan article: https://www.worldhistory.org/Jordan/
• Ancient Pottery article: https://novoscriptorium.com/2019/02/15/the-aegean-mycenean-origin-of-the-philistines/
• Sea Peoples article: https://www.worldhistory.org/Sea_Peoples/
• Amarna Letters article: https://www.worldhistory.org/Amarna_Letters/

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Judges - the decline of Israel after Joshua and the rise of idolatry and moral corruption

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 Moses and his speeches to the next generation of Israelites.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Moses
• Next generation of Israelites
• Canaanites
• Joshua

Topics

• Torah=instruction (Deuteronomy is the last book of the Torah)
• Moses reviews covenant requirements to the new generation
• Shema
• Blessings and cursings
• Kindness

Closing Scripture Jeremiah 9:23-24

LINKS

• Mom's book! Unlocking the Books of Moses on Amazon: https://a.co/d/5BHlvqr

• Bible Project video on Deuteronomy: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/torah-deuteronomy/

• Shema article and videos from Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/articles/what-is-the-shema/

• The Suzerain/Vassal Covenants: https://www.ancient-hebrew.org/culture/suzerain-vassal-covenants.htm

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Joshua - the Israelites enter the promised land

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 Israelites' 40 years of wandering in the wilderness.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Moses
• Joshua
• Caleb
• 12 spies
• Balaam

Topics

• The counting of the people
• Passover
• Wandering in the wilderness
• The complaints and challenges of the Israelites
• Rebellious hearts
• Trusting God

Closing Scripture Psalm 119:1-8, 33-40

LINKS

• Bible Project Video on Numbers: https://youtu.be/tp5MIrMZFqo\

• Tabernacle article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabernacle

• Balaam https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/hebrew-bible/balaam-part-one/

• Mom's book! Unlocking the Books of Moses on Amazon: https://a.co/d/5BHlvqr

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Deuteronomy, the last book of the Torah, Moses' speeches to the next generation

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 animal sacrifices, scapegoats, and the feasts of ancient Israel.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Moses
• Aaron and sons (priests)
• Levites
• Israelites

Topics

• Feasts, sacrifices, rituals
• Purity
• Tabernacle
• Day of Atonement
• Scapegoats

Closing Scripture Psalm 19:7-14

LINKS

• Bible Project Video on Leviticus: https://youtu.be/WmvyrLXoQio

• Bible Project Video on animal sacrifices: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/sacrifice-and-atonement/?utm_source=web_social_share&medium=shared_video

• Jesus our Messiah and the ancient Jewish calendar: https://www.christianpost.com/voices/jesus-our-messiah-and-the-ancient-jewish-calendar.html

• Thomas Jefferson's Bible: https://americanhistory.si.edu/press/releases/national-museum-american-history-embarks-conservation-jefferson%E2%80%99s-bible

• Mom's book! Unlocking the Books of Moses on Amazon: https://a.co/d/5BHlvqr

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Numbers and the 40 years of wandering in the wilderness

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 how God established his covenant with the Israelites with the 10 commandments.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Moses
• Joshua
• Caleb
• Spies

Topics

• 10 Commandments at Mt. Sinai
• Covenant making
• Covenants and ancient treaties
• Covenant community
• Tabernacle

Closing Scripture Psalm 19:7-14

LINKS

• Bible Project Video on Exodus 1-18: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/torah-exodus-1/?utm_source=web_social_share&medium=shared_video

• Bible Project Video on Exodus 19-40: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/torah-exodus-2/?utm_source=web_social_share&medium=shared_video

• Charles Swindoll's book on Moses: https://a.co/d/0tUUfYo

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Leviticus - feasts and sacrifices

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 how God used Moses to deliver the Israelites from bondage.

Bible Heroes, Villains, and the In-betweens

• Moses
• Joseph
• Pharaoh
• Semetic Hyksos
• Clever women

Topics

• Oppression of the children of Israel
• Moses' upbringing and palace education
• Strangers in a strange land
• Burning bush
• God's mighty hand/ the plagues
• The great escape
• Dramatic deliverance at the Red Sea
• A song of victory

Closing Scripture Psalm 111

LINKS

• Bible Project Video on Exodus 1-18: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/torah-exodus-1/?utm_source=web_social_share&medium=shared_video

• Bible Project Video on Exodus 19-40: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/torah-exodus-2/?utm_source=web_social_share&medium=shared_video

• Volcanic Eruption Theory: https://time.com/5561441/passover-10-plagues-real-history/

• Expulsion of the Hyksos article: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/news/the-expulsion-of-the-hyksos/

• Song, "I will sing unto the Lord": https://youtu.be/NRR9kqjIF84

• Charles Swindoll's book on Moses: https://a.co/d/0tUUfYo

• Charles Swindoll's book on Joseph: https://a.co/d/2PgF8OQ

Coming Up Next on the Podcast…Exodus Part II, Chapters 19-40

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.