Weekly Bible Reading: Recent Episodes
Summer Mauldin
We read from the Bible weekly and make inner textual connections as well as present day observations when founded. A group of women enjoying growing in God's wisdom and fellowship with one another.
We discuss the message of Hebrews as a whole, outlining the book to help navigate our discussion.
An overview of the letter to the churches of Galatia. Paul urges the brethren not to go back to elemental things but use their freedoms to develop spiritually.
Moses prepares the Israelites to enter the promised land. The inheritance is placed at the forefront of their minds to help them remember how far God has brought them and encourage them not to turn back.
Numbers 30-32 cover the importance of vows to the Lord and the eastern side of the Jordan is conquered. It's almost time to cross the Jordan under Joshua's leadership.
This episode covers numbers 26 through 29 and builds upon the knowledge we had from previous readings. Moses looks to the future of God's people without him there to guide them. And God turns his attention to Joshua as the new leader who will bring the Israelites into the promised land.
Balaam and Balak are discussed and connections to the new testament and present day are brought out as well.
The Israelites must look on the bronze serpent to be healed. Many parallels to the new testament brought into the discussion.
The Israelite spies enter the promised land but do not believe they can inherit the land. Joshua and Caleb stand alone in their faith in God's promise.
Description of the tribes around the Tabernacle and the Levites role in setting up and breaking down the Tabernacle.
Chiasms are alive and well in the book of Numbers. Listen to find out how many you catch.
Chiasms are covered in the overall structure of Leviticus as well as 6 different themes found throughout Leviticus, all connected to present day lessons to keep with us past the Old Testament.
Feasts, stoning and chiasms. This episode is exploding with rich gems that should not be missed.
From the Day of Atonement to God's commands of the people. These chapters cover so much to consider as Christians today.
Details on how to journal daily for better grounding and focus to go FROM where we are to where we want to be.
Overview of why Leviticus is such a rich and worthwhile study for every Christian. Without Leviticus much of the New Testament principles lose its solid foundation.
Sacrifices are discussed in detail with connections to other bible books from old and into the new testament.
Discussion of the narrative and several hot takes and present day application from each chapter.
While chiasms take a brief break to the background, the trifecta is strong in this episode.
Chiasm is strangely absent from the conversation as is God and prayer. It's too obvious to mention.
Sherry describes all the chiasms in Esther and Elisabeth bashes the drunkard, Ahaseurus. It's a lively conversation.
Jane shares practical tips on how to prioritize your to-do lists so they are not completely overwhelming.
Yvette shares her experience with helping loved ones deal with depression. Lots of practical advice on navigating difficult paths with friends and family.
Vicki Russell shares lessons she learned growing up about the value of looking outside of oneself to gain a sense of self worth.