Foundations with Mandy and Robbo

Today on Foundations we’re going to learn about a beautiful teaching method by the rabbis who taught their youngest students how sweet the Word of God is. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ll continue our previous conversation today about the Ten Commandments and look at them from a New Covenant perspective in the life of the Rich Young Ruler.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a difference between the Ten Commandments and the Law of Moses? This can be a touchy subject for many, but on Foundations today we’re going to look at whether or not these commandments continue to apply to us today.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a prevailing attitude in Christendom that all we need to do to share the Gospel is do good deeds for those in need?is that true or does the Bible indicate something else?Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ll be looking for the real treasure chest on Foundations today and the hint is that it has something to do with the ark? But which one? That’s our conversation today. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ll be continuing our conversation today on Foundations, learning what our faith is supposed to be built on. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faith is a really significant characteristic of both Judaism and Christianity, but what is our faith actually built on? We’ll tackle that question today on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every year the natural seasons come and go, and then repeat the process the next year. There are seasons in our lives as well, good times and bad times and there are also religious seasons too. In this program we’ll take a look at those seasons that the Jewish people remember each year. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ll be continuing our conversation today on Foundations about the unexpected and yet wonderful insights that can be discovered, even in the boring genealogical lists found in the Bible. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us get a little tired when we read through the Bible and come to yet another long list of names for yet another genealogy. However, sometimes when you dig a little deeper, even the boring lists of names contain hidden treasures. That’s what we’ll be talking about today on Foundations.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this program we’re going to look closer at the name of our Messiah, the wonderful name of Yeshua.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ll be finishing up our conversation on Foundation on the topic of rain, and the different kinds of rain that God brings to His people and the land and what they mean physically and spiritually. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rain is essential to life, and yet God promised a land inheritance that gets very little rain and promised that it would be very fruitful. However, God put His people in the land we know as Israel to ensure they would always have to trust Him for their survival. That’s the topic of conversation today on Foundations.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On our program today, we’ll conclude our conversation about the Menorah, the Golden Lampstand that originally stood in the Temple. Looking at what all the parts of the beautiful lamp symbolised and what its significance is. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Foundations we’re going to spend a couple of programs learning about the beautiful golden candelabra that is the official symbol of the State of Israel. It’s called the Menorah, and was the only source of light in the Holy Temple. We’ll look at its purpose and also what it symbolises. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the feast of Purim isn’t a mandatory Feast of the Lord, it’s a very important feast in the Jewish calendar. We’ve been learning about the how’s and why’s, and we’ll continue learning about this feast, but particularly from a Messianic Jewish perspective.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our program today, we’ll continue the story of Queen Esther of Persia, whose uncle Mordecai became the focus of irrational hatred by evil Haman, who plotted to wipe out entirely, every Jew living in the kingdom of Persia. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The annual holiday of Purim is a celebration and remembrance of another time in Israel’s history when a plot was formed against them to exterminate them. In today’s program we’ll go back in time to ancient Persia, and a young Jewish girl who became queen and who would save her people. Her name was Esther.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our program today we’ll be looking at the issue of learning to be satisfied with what you have, not constantly looking at what others have and wishing they were yours. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s some contention within Christendom on the topic of original sin, some people don’t even know what it is! Today on Foundations we’re going to look at this topic and see if it’s Christian or Jewish in its origin.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’ll finish up learning about the Jewish methods of interpreting Scripture, and this method is known as Sod. (pronounced Sode) Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our conversation about Jewish interpretation of the Bible continues today on Foundations, and we’ll be looking at the method called Derash. This method looks for alternate or greater lessons gleaned from the text, while never compromising the main meaning of the text. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Foundations today we’ll continue on the theme of last time, that being the Jewish methods of interpreting Scripture. The method we’ll talk about this time is Remez, where there’s a hint of something deeper to search for. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The topic we’ll be digging into today on Foundations is that of hermeneutics ? the interpretation of the Bible. In Jewish culture there are four methods and we’ll look at the first one today. Peshat, the plain meaning of the text as it’s written.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Foundations we’ll wrap up the topic of God’s will and endeavour to tackle this issue of God’s sovereign will. This is a huge topic, we’ll only briefly scratch the surface but hopefully come away with at least a basic understanding. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our conversation continues today regarding the will of God. A topic that can be confusing to many, and in this program we’re going to understand a little better God’s permissive will. The things that God allows us to do that are part of His process of leading, teaching and guiding us. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ll be continuing our conversation today on Foundations about the will of God, in particular the things God requires according to His precepts, things that God has established according to His commandments. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On our program today we’re going to look at the topic of ’The Will of God’. Big topic for sure, but we’re going to break it into four, starting today with God’s decretive will. In other words, what God commands by decree to be His will. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Foundations we’re going to continue the conversation on the comparisons of the Mosaic Priesthood and the Priesthood of Messiah. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our program today we’re going to look at the priesthood of the Old Covenant established under Moses and then compare it to the Priesthood of Messiah. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Foundations we’ll continue our conversation about sin and whether it’s an action or a condition within the human heart, and maybe even the antidote. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Foundations today, we’ll take a look at sin. Is it an action, or is it a condition? Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve touched on this topic before, and many are still confused about it. Does God have two different plans of redemption for Jews and Gentiles? Some say yes, some say no, and that’s the topic for our conversation today on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many, the idea that forgiveness can’t be obtained without blood being shed is both confusing and abhorrent. It’s a tough issue, but we’ll be covering it today on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our conversation on Foundations today is going to be on the issue of faith and works. If ever there was a controversial issue in Christianity, this is it! However, they’re more connected than we realise and that’s going to be our focus. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prophet Daniel was a devout man, he endured a lot in his life, and he achieved a lot in his life. He was respected, loved and hated in equal measure by different groups of people. One thing is for sure about him though?Daniel knew how to pray. That’s the focus of our conversation today on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Foundations we’re going to look at a simple Hebrew word that’s used regularly, but has a very deep, and rich double meaning. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a common phrase often used by Christians that says 'God is Good'. Invariable, the response by other Christians is, 'All the time.' Then the reverbing response is, 'All the time, God is good.' However, there are some who say that considering all the terrible things going on in the world, God can’t possibly be good. We’ll have a conversation to tackle that accusation today on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a common phrase often used by Christians that says 'God is Good'. Invariable, the response by other Christians is, 'All the time.' Then the reverbing response is, 'All the time, God is good.' However, there are some who say that considering all the terrible things going on in the world, God can’t possibly be good. We’ll have a conversation to tackle that accusation today on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past few programs, we’ve learned about the Sabbath day. Why God gave it to us, how the Jewish people celebrate it each week and we’ll wrap up our conversation today seeing if we can identify the Messiah in this beautiful, God-given celebration. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday at Sundown is the start of the Sabbath, we’ve already looked at the purpose of the Sabbath day, we’ve learned about some of the rituals celebrated by the Jewish people around the world on Shabbat, and we’re going to continue that conversation today on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Foundations, we’ll continue our look at the Sabbath day and in particular, how the Jewish people celebrate it. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The day of rest dates all the way back to Creation Week, it’s a blessing for all, and yet it can also be very controversial. In Foundations today and over the next few programs, we’re going to take a deeper look at the Sabbath Day. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are lots of uses of the word ’blessing’ in the Bible and we use it a lot in our daily interactions with each other as well. Even non-Christians use the word blessing. But what does this word actually mean? That’s what our conversation will be about today on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re concluding our short series on the relationship between God and man, we’ve learned how the Bible describes God’s relationship with Israel as a marriage, and we’ve learned about the ancient Jewish wedding where we could see clearly Jesus and His future Bride, and we’re about to finish our time in the book of Ruth, which gives us a picture of Israel with a broken marriage relationship being restored, with the acceptance of a Gentile bride and a Jewish redeemer. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our series on Foundations about God and man continues today, in particular we’re continuing our conversation about the book of Ruth. Who the characters are, and how their relationships and the events that took place between them, seem to reflect the relationship described between Christ and the church. That’s our topic in today’s program.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the last couple of programs, we’ve been learning about the book of Ruth, the relationship dynamics in that story and the prophetic picture that seems to be emerging about the relationship between Jesus Christ and the church. That conversation continues today on Foundations. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re in a series at the moment about the relationship between God and man, we’ve learned a lot, and we’re now looking at the story of the book of Ruth and beginning to see a picture with strong prophetic implications. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re continuing our series on the relationship between God and man, we’ve looked at the ancient Jewish wedding and in our program today we’re going to begin learning about a beautiful love story that has incredible prophetic implications. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re in a series on Foundations at the moment learning about the relationship between God and man, and we’ve been looking at the ancient customs of the ancient Jewish wedding and how this beautiful custom unfolded. We’re seeing a pattern and gaining greater understanding and implication of many passages in the New Covenant we’ve read so many times before. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.