Past and Present: Applying Biblical Principles to Today's World: Recent Episodes
Kimberley Groves
I will use a love of the Bible and a love of history and combine them to create timely and relevant content for believers of any age. I will take themes and concepts in the Bible and relate them to today's Christian, and discuss new finds in Biblical archaeology.
How does Heavenly Father and Jesus expect from us in our prayer life? How should we treat The Lord's Prayer? What is the reward for prayer and for having the proper reverence in our prayer life? Join us for an exploration of prayer as shown in The Sermon on The Mount.
This talk explores the Phoenicians and how their rise and fall corresponds to the rise and fall of Israel, and how the Phoenicians influenced the entire region of people with the architecture and trade in high quality crafted goods.
What does Jesus and Heavenly Father expect from us when it comes from our giving? What does true charity look like and how does God expect us to behave? What rewards await us when we give to those less fortunate than us?
The Queen of Sheba occupies only a few verses in the Old Testament Narrative. However, there is no concrete mention in the Bible of where she was from. Evidence shows she could have come from two places, Ethiopia or a part of Arabia that is now Yemen. Which place has the stronger claim? Join us to find out who has the stronger claim.
How are we to deal with our enemies? What does it mean to be "perfect?" Join us as we discuss how Christ expects us to do when dealing with our enemies as part of our continuing series on The Sermon on the Mount.
Join us as we explore the topic of taking revenge. Is it right for us to "get back" at those who wrong us? What does Jesus say about it?
Take a moment to learn about one of the few successful female Pharohs in Egypt's History. Hatshepsut was an innovator and trailblazer who ushered in an era of peace, prosperity, and artistic revival. Learn about her mysterious beginnings and end of her reign.
Is it right to swear an oath? Does Jesus even want us to swear an oath at all? Are there times it is Biblically acceptable to swear an oath out? Listen to find out what Christ says about the swearing of oaths and what it means for our righteousness in The Kingdom.
Using an article entitled "The Rulers of Foreign Lands" by Andrew Curry that appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of Archaeology magazine, we will explore who the Hyksos were and their rise to power, leading to their rule of Ancient Egypt, as well as their eventual downfall. Join us on this interesting tangent to Biblical Archaeology!
Continuing on with our discussion on The Sermon on The Mount, we tackle the topic of adultery, examining if lustful thoughts are the same as lustful actions and what steps we should take to assure that we remain righteous members of The Kingdom of God.
Was Noah's Ark a sewn boat? Recent archaeology reveals the prominence of sewn boats in the Middle East, Egypt, and India, prompting historians to rethink their view of Noah's Ark as not nailed together, but sewn together.
What does Jesus consider worse? Murder or anger? In God's eyes, is there a difference? What should the punishment be for exhibiting anger?
In this podcast, we will explore the realities of the existence of Noah's Ark and compare it with Flood Narratives in Mesopotamia. Decide for yourself if it is worth undertaking expeditions to discover whether Noah's Ark still exists.
Using the 1599 Geneva Bible, we will explore the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees and discover exactly what is expected of us as citizens of the Heavenly Kingdom
We will be exploring the question of the Winter Palaces of Jericho. Who built them and why? What happened after Jericho fell? Join us on this journey to explore the Winter Palaces.
Did Jesus come to destroy The Law,. fulfill The Law, or both? We will explore this question by looking at Matthew 5:17-19. As we are doing in this series, we will be using the 1599 Geneva Bible. Join us as we look at the question of The Law.
Join us for a look at Bryant Wood's rebuttal to Beinkowski. In this third part of our series on Jericho, we will see if Wood can rebut Beinkowski's claims and reassert his dating for the destruction of Jericho.
Using the Geneva Bible, we will explore Matthew 5:13-16 and discuss how we are both the Salt and the Light for God and Jesus Christ here in His Kingdom on Earth
In this episode, we present a rebuttal to Bryant Wood's article from the last two weeks and explore the question of if Wood got his dating wrong.
Using the 1599 Geneva Bible, we will explore what The Beatitudes are and why they are important guides for us as Christians.
We will be completing our discussion on Bryant Wood's article on Did the Israelites Destroy Jericho, continuing our multi-week discussion on the destruction of Jericho.
Join us on the first of a multi-week journey as we explore the Sermon on the Mount. We will be using the 1599 Geneva Bible as we explore what Christ is telling us through this comprehensive walk through His most compelling teaching.
Did the Israelites really destroy Jericho? We will be taking a look at the archaeological evidence for and against the Israelites having destroyed Jericho. This is Part One of a two-part series exploring a single article. This is also Part One of a multi-part series on the destruction of Jericho.
What was Samson's true downfall? Why is it important we seek God's will in finding a spouse? What can Samson's failings teach us about relationships? Find out on this week's episode!
What type of Lampstands were there in Solomon's Temple? Were they seven-branched, or something else? Join us as we attempt to use the Bible and archaeology to answer this burning question.
A quiet, ordinary Jewish girl can teach us extraordinary things. Join us as we discover nine things the story of Esther can teach us today.
What did the inside of Solomon's Temple look like? Join us as we theorize what the inside of the most sacred building of the Israelites looked like from the inside.
What made Ruth and Naomi joyful even in their sadness? What can we learn about honoring God even when in the midst of unspeakable grief? Learn about the lessons we can glean from the story of Naomi and Ruth.
They thought it was a granary, until digging discovered more. Join us in learning about this mysterious new temple recently unearthed outside Jerusalem.
What can we learn from female judge and prophetess Deborah? Explore her story and learn how we can answer the Lord's call.
Was Solomon's Temple a unique structure, or was it simply a copy of other temples of the region? We will be looking at Solomon's Temple against a backdrop of other temples to learn more about the architectural and archeological backdrop of one of Biblical History's biggest accomplishments.
Was Queen Vashti disrespectful or honoring God with her behavior, and what can we learn from her?
What makes the doors of Solomon's Temple unique? Listen as we discuss mezuzah and mezuzot, and how they relate to the Temple Doors.
Who was Rahab, and what can we learn from her about listening to the promptings of God?
In the first part of a six part series, we will be exploring various aspects of Solomon's Temple. This episode lays the groundwork by exploring the origins of the architecture of Solomon's Temple.
How are meditation and memorization helpful in our spiritual walk? What does the Bible say about the practice of meditation? Learn what the Bible says about this in this episode.
Based off an article in Biblical Archaeology Review, we will discuss how the Jezreel Valley is important and what significant events happened there.
Using the King James Version of the Bible, we will explore the question of whether it is in the Spirit of Christ to exhibit offense.
What made Corinth and Ephesus so appealing to Paul? Find out the mysteries of these cities and their importance in the Early Church
Using the CSB translation of the Bible, we will explore the meaning and context of service and what type of service is expected by us.
A 2015 evaluation of a convent in Nazareth is getting a fresh look as the possible childhood home of Jesus. Has his Boyhood home been found?
Learn about what Biblical Submission is and what it is not in this 10 minute devotional. All Scripture references are from the CSB translation of the Holy Bible.