Episode 159: Abraham’s Terrible Test!
This week, we are beginning the last chapter of Torah Portion Vayers, where God says something shocking to Abraham in order to test him. If…
Episode 158: Types, Antitypes, and Human Sacrifice?
Genesis 12 begins next week, and we have two more things to learn before that. First, we are going to discuss theology with typology, which…
Episode 157: What is an Olah Offering?
To better understand the Akeida in Genesis 22, we need to have some background on the olah offering—also translated as the whole burnt offering or…
Episode 156: Being Like Jesus—Love Part 1
Oh my gosh, we start Genesis 22 in two weeks and can you believe it? The Bible hasn’t mentioned love even once! Is that a…
Episode 155: Abraham’s Stolen Well and a New Covenant
Wow, here we are at the end of Genesis chapter twenty-one at last! Before taking a break for the Fall Festivals, we’re going to look…
Episode 154: “Do whatever Sarah says.”
Oh man, I hate this portion of the Bible. It’s so messy and sad and frustrating. Abraham is upset about Sarah wanting Ishmael gone forever—I…
Episode 153: The Fools and the Wise in the Bible
A huge theme in ancient writings (and especially the Bible) is the difference between foolish and wise people. When we aren’t aware of it, we…
Episode 152: Sarah’s Disturbing Demand
If you want to view this on YouTube, check this out! If you can’t see the podcast player, click here. Hi! I’m Miss Tyler! Welcome to this…
Episode 151: She’s Having a Baby! And She’s Ninety!
We’ve been waiting for ten chapters, since Sarah was introduced at the end of chapter 11, and finally Isaac is here. But why is the…
Episode 150: Being Like Jesus—Patience
Few things are less understood and acknowledged than God’s incredible patience, and there’s no better time to discuss the patience of God than when we…