Moravian Bible Basics: Recent Episodes
Matthew Knapp
Ecclesiastes is another of the "Wisdom" books. It is more philosophical than theological and much of it is familiar to us from poetry, songs and liturgies.
Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings that give instruction about how to lead a righteous life.
The Book of Psalms contains sacred songs and poems that have been used in worship for millennia.
This episode begins the "Wisdom Books" section of the O.T. and focuses on the Book of Job.
Tells the story of the returning exiles, rebuilding of the temple and reestablishment of the Torah (Law of Moses).
The story of the Kingdom of Israel and its demise, the exile, and the restoration to Jerusalem.
The history of the Monarchy of the kingdom of David and the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, ending in the conquest by Babylonia.
We continue with the story of the reign of David and the consolidation of Israelite power in Canaan.
The story of Israel continues as they move from a loose federation to a united kingdom.
Strong military and political leaders emerge as Israel settles into life in the Promised Land
This episode is about the second giving of the Law and the words of Moses just before the people of Israel crossed the Jordan into the Holy Land.
This episode covers the Book of Numbers, the story of the travels and travails of Israel in the wilderness
This fourth episode in Bible Basics is about the Book of Leviticus - instructions to the priests and by the priests about sacrifice, offerings, holiness and proper worship.
Bible Basics continues with the Book of Exodus when God gives the Law and reveals his name.
In this episode we explain how Bible Basics will go and give some basic information about reading your Bible and some Bible background information.