The Family Bible Journey Podcast

God's Special People, Deuteronomy 3-4 OTS1:E117

God blesses His people simply because He loves them. After recounting how the Lord's favor gave Israel victory over past foes, Grandpa Moses encourages Israel to future faithfulness. As God's chosen people, there is tremendous blessing when we listen to the Lord in faith.

Love Fulfills God's Law, Mark 12:28-44 NT S1:E62

Each of the major power players in Jerusalem tried to trick Jesus into saying something they could use to convict Him. Instead, He answered every question perfectly. He was, after all, wisdom and love personified. But in order to prove it, He would need to fulfill God's law by showing them the depth of His love.

Grandpa Moses Speaks, Deuteronomy 1-2 OT S1:E116

Moses speaks to Israel as a loving grandfather, who blesses his grandchildren with his wisdom. We will learn how we are blessed when we listen to the Lord in faith. his law is love. We also learn the consequences of fear and disobedience.

Refuge For The Vulnerable, Numbers 35-36 OT S1:E115

Three classes of vulnerable citizens are given protection in the final chapters of Numbers- the Levites, those accused of murder, and women who are at risk of losing their inheritance. We consider how good governance provides for all people and the wisdom of God in protecting each of these groups.

The Stone Rejected, Mark 12:1-27 NT S1:E61

In reponse to the leaders' hard-hearted rejection of Him, Jesus quotes a familiar parable from the prophet Isaiah and a popular line from a worship song of His day. We consider the unlikely allies who were Jesus's opponents, while we ponder His undaunted determination to fulfill God's will for His people.

Settling The Land Of Promise, Numbers 33-34 OT S1:E114

Israel's "marches" since the exodus are recounted before God sets the boundaries for Israel in Palestine. Numbers recalled God's faithfulness to His people, and ends with an admonition to drive-out the inhabitants of the land. Israel's faithfulness to God, we are told, will be their success or their undoing.

Moses' Final Battles, Numbers 31-32, OT S1:E113

As Israel inches closer to the Promised Land, Moses has two final battles. In one battle, Israel is avenged on Midian and Balaam. The other battle discussed is yet another internal squabble with leaders of Israel.

Of Faith And Figs, Mark 11:15-33 NT S1:E60

Jesus used the fig tree to teach His disciples of the destruction of the Temple, and all sacred institutions that no loger fulfill God's purposes. Church scandal is rampant and it is destructive. Here we learn how sin corrupts even sacred institutions, and how they can be restored in the same way sinful humans are restored.

Making Just Vows, Numbers 29-30, OT S1:E112

God's laws about vows provided many protections for women and men. While some may suggest God was putting women into their place, you could also argue women had more protections under the law than men. Here again we see how God's governance protected all parties.

Zelophehad's Daughters, Numbers 27-28 OT S1:E111

Good governance provides for the needs of all people. This principle is demonstrated when God's laws for inheritance were given to Moses. Too many people blame God for systemic injustice. Here we see how He provides good governance and leadership for His people Israel.