The Year I Read the Bible with Laurie Larsen

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This episode is the second of a two-part series about the differences between Christian and Jewish beliefs.  Last episode, Laurie left you with a cliffhanger: Why don't the Jews believe that Jesus is their messiah? This episode, she spends the entire time with detailed answers to that single question.

If you couldn't understand it before now, you will understand it now!

In place of a live guest, Laurie shares comments left by listeners from the Jewish and Christian perspective.

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What are the differences in beliefs between Jews and Christians?  We all worship the same God, but there are many differences in our traditions and beliefs. In order to learn more, Laurie has a conversation with Rabbi Weissman and presents many of her questions to him.

Laurie's guest today is the lovely and entertaining Janice DeAngelis.  Janice is a friend of Laurie's and was raised in the Jewish faith. Then she grew up and fell in love with a Christian.  The ladies discuss "A Jew Falls in Love with a Christian" and what it's been like combining two faiths in one loving family.

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Laurie shares her journey through the Bible, with the aid of ten different translations in her Bible collection. She urges the listener, if one Bible translation isn't really setting with you, to explore others until you find the perfect one.

Laurie welcomes back Cindy Jolly, her guest from episode 5 for an enthusiastic conversation about Bible translations.  Enjoy this fun and anecdote-filled episode!

Don't forget to check out the following resources:

Cindy's book, Until the World Feels Real Again

Cindy's blog, Fresh Hope

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Laurie begins with a dramatic scene of a hot, thirsty traveler stumbling through the desert.  That's how she felt during her Bible in a Year project by the time she'd reached Isaiah 35! But this chapter was like a beautiful oasis providing her water and beauty just in time!

Isaiah 35 is described by some as being one of the greatest chapters in the Bible.  Is that Paradise Isaiah describes what we have to look forward to in heaven?

Laurie's guest today is Cindy Jolly. Cindy is a blogger and an author of beautiful and inspirational devotionals. Listeners won't want to miss checking her website/blog and her book. 

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Laurie discusses God's delivery of the Ten Commandments to the Israelites in Exodus 19, specifically the very first one, Worship No Other Gods Before Me.  She ponders why that particular commandment was placed first.  Is it more important than some of the others like, Don't Murder, and Don't Steal? Historically, there were about 38 other "gods" (small g) when God communicated this.  But why is it still important today?  What other "gods" do we often place before Him in our modern lives?

Laurie welcomes back the ever-insightful guest Allison Snyder, who also appeared on episode 3.  You won't want to miss what the ladies come up with in their discussion.

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Laurie discusses Isaiah chapter 9 that inspired composer Frederick Handel to write Handel's Messiah. A chapter filled with imagery and powerful language, it is the prophet Isaiah's prophecy to the Jewish people of their coming Messiah, who Christians know today as Jesus.

Laurie reveals her own method for communicating with God when there is an event in her life that causes that "darkness," and how through these steps she is able to come into the light.

Laurie's guest is Allison Snyder, a friend, neighbor, fellow Christian and knowledgeable Bible scholar.  In the conversation, Allison mentions the Alpha program for churches.  Here is additional information: https://alphausa.org/ .  

In addition, Laurie and Allison were discussing the inspiring modern artwork of Jesus leaving the 99 to chase the one lost sheep, just as he does with us.  Here is that artwork: https://i.etsystatic.com/48031207/r/il/33e50a/5499957388/il_1588xN.5499957388_pzbj.jpg

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Laurie discusses the first biblical mystery that she uncovered in her reading journey, and it began in Genesis 1! She always assumed that the Holy Trinity evolved as the trio was introduced in the Bible ... God the Father was there for Creation, God the Son was born in a manger in Bethlehem, and God the Holy Spirit was introduced by Jesus to his disciples around the time of the Last Supper to be an Advocate when he was gone.

Boy was she wrong! The Holy Trinity existed before the earth began. Does that surprise you?  Not only that, there are clues to this fact throughout the Old and New Testaments!

Laurie's guest today is the very knowledgeable super-Bible scholar Beth Sprinkle.  Beth is a deacon at All Saints Church of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, as well as the founder and co-leader of the wildly successful and informative Women in the Word program.

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Laurie kicks off her The Year I Read the Bible podcast with a description of how and why she took on the challenge of reading the Bible for a year and encouraging others to consider doing it as well.

Laurie's guest is Linda Rutland, a long-time reader and reviewer of Laurie's fictional works, and an avid Bible reader and teacher.

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