The Study Podcast

What is the purpose of 1st and 2nd Chronicles if a huge part of the content is just repeated from 1st and 2nd Kings? Chronicles has more of an emphasis on David as the ideal king. In this episode, Dr. Wegner takes a look at the historical context and literary content of Chronicles to find the answer.

Tyler and Dr. Wegner finish up the books of Kings and the downward spiral of Kings in Israel and Judah that lead to the exile of all the people.

Dr. Wegner takes us on a small excursion to visit the Israelite concept of Afterlife, in order for us to better understand the passage in 1 Kings 1:21, "When my lord the king sleeps with his fathers".

Most kings in the north were evil and did what was right in their own eyes, while kings in Judah followed the ways of the Lord. This was not always the case, but in this episode Dr. Wegner takes us through the good and bad kings in the divided kingdoms.

Dr. Wegner begins 1 and 2 Kings, concluding the reign of David and entering the reign of King Solomon.

This week, Dr. Wegner finishes up the books of 1 and 2 Samuel which conclude the end of David's life and reign.

In this episode, we look at the beginning of David's life before he became king and his patience as he dealt with Saul, God's anointed, even amidst the threat of death from Saul himself.

Dr. Wegner begins this multi-episode coverage of 1 and 2 Samuel by telling us the story of Samuel's conception, his life as a prophet and the last judge of Israel, and the transition to the kingdom of Israel.

Want to find out how to be the best in-law in history? Unfortunately, we don't have a podcast for that HOWEVER in this episode of The Study Podcast, Dr. Wegner covers the book of Ruth and the many wonderful examples of "hesed" or "loving-kindness" on display from believers and from God.

Every did what was wrong in the eyes of the Lord. Should our children emulate Samson? Is a fleece a good way to receive a sign from the Lord? How many generals were killed by a women in Judges? Listen to this episode to find out.