For the final episode of season twenty, Emily looks into the final demand of the people to become like the nations around them. In demanding a king, the children of Israel reject God and prove the numbness of their hearts and the calloused nature of their lives. Still, God allows the people to have what they ask for, even though it means He has been rejected. 

This episode concludes by looking at a different time that God is rejected as King, and the blessings that we have in knowing that this King is eager to forgive this rebellion and unfaithfulness when we turn to Him.

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily looks into the cycle of the judges and what we can learn about who God is from His treatment of the children of Israel during their continued rebellion. 

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily discusses what happens after the death of Moses when Israel gets a new leader and, ultimately, makes it to the promised land. There are many lessons to learn from God’s promises to Joshua and from Joshua’s faithfulness to God’s ways. Explore these topics and more on today’s episode of Wifey Wednesdays.

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily discusses the tabernacle, and book of Leviticus, Nadab and Abihu, and the promised land. Throughout these accounts, God gives us a beautiful picture of His love and grace, His willingness to be near to us, and His seriousness when it comes to His glory and His holiness.

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily returns to the book of Exodus to explore what it means when God tells Moses that He won’t go with the children of Israel into the promised land. With Moses interceding again, we are given a great example of a heart that longs to be near to God. Join Emily as she explores themes like God’s willingness to pardon and forgive. 

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily looks at what is happening on Mount Sinai as the children of Israel are making the golden calf. When God tells Moses that He will destroy the sinful, rebellious people, Moses intercedes on behalf of the people because of the character and glory of God. From this, Emily draws our attention to our privilege of going before God on behalf of others through prayer. 

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily continues her overview of the Old Testament, picking up at the foot of Mount Sinai with Moses and the children of Israel. While the Israelites verbally confirm that they will uphold and obey God’s covenant, it doesn’t take them long to turn aside because of Moses’ delay in coming down from the mountain. 

This episode focuses on our own inabilities to stay faithful to our own covenants, and encourages us to stay faithful to our mighty, amazing, holy God!

Coming out of Egypt, Emily looks into the leadership of Moses and the constant complaint of God’s people. Despite rescue from bondage, God’s chosen people consistently choose whining over gratitude, rebellion over rejoicing in God’s salvation. This episode focuses on the struggle we all face in refraining from complaining, with a special emphasis on the way wives can help their husbands enjoy their leadership role within the home. 

On this episode of _Wifey Wednesdays,_ host Emily Hatfield moves on to the story of Jacob’s favorite son, Joseph, and the hardship he faced throughout his life. And while the hardship must have been extremely trying and difficult for him, the end result brings about salvation and a humble and merciful heart. Using this text, Emily explores how sometimes the hardest parts of our lives can bring God the most glory. 

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily continues marching through the Old Testament story, looking again into the lives of Jacob and his wives, this time focusing less on favoritism and more on the differences between his two wives and what might have ended up as a surprise joy found in the unwanted wife.

Continue joining us on Wifey Wednesdays this season as we explore the Old Testament storyline while making applications to our lives today.