Foundations with Mandy and Robbo

Women's Lib has done some good for women, but it's also done a lot of damage. We've been looking at how the Bible views women, specifically Ruth and Rahab, and in this program we'll be spending more time in the New Covenant to see how the early church and Paul's letters considered women.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 many cultures throughout history, women have fought for their place and not always successfully. In Foundations we're going to look at how the Bible viewed women, in particular we're going to look at the lives of two women, Ruth and Rahab.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 Western mind often struggles to rightly understand what the Bible is communicating because we don't understand the cultural nuances of the ancient people it was writing about and to. This often means we impose modern Western culture into an ancient Middle Eastern context and it can really mess up our conclusions. This is the conversation we're continuing on Foundations 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.

One of the biggest challenges for the church in the West, is grasping so much of the Middle Eastern ethnic understanding of the Bible and the cultures in which it was written. That's what we'll begin looking at in Foundations 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.

Today on Foundations, we're going to look a Hebrew words and the incredible wisdom and depth that are found in them. 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 last program we looked at the fact that the Bible tells us to fear God. Some people have misunderstood this and often with good reason, it hasn't always been taught well throughout the centuries. We'll wrap up this topic 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.

The Bible tells us that we're supposed to fear God???does that mean we're supposed to be terrified of Him? That's what our conversation will be about on the program 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've learned about rabbis and their students or disciples in the past couple of programs and today we'll finish up learning how disciples would watch, follow and emulate their rabbis so closely that the process was described as walking in his dust. In other words, staying so close to learn all they could, that the very dust from the rabbi's sandals would cover them. 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 rabbis of the ancient world ?' and today ?' hand selected their students, their disciples, whom they would teach about God's Law and how they were to live. The disciples or students role was to learn everything they could from him so that their lives mirrored that of the rabbi. We're continuing on Foundations to learn how students or disciples related to their rabbis. 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 Bible describes Jesus in a number of ways, He's a Shepherd, He's a carpenter, He's the Son of God, He's a teacher???and He's also called a Rabbi. What is a rabbi and what did a rabbi do? Not only that, who wanted or even needed a rabbi? That's the focus of our program 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 learning about the importance of Living Water in the Bible, about some of the ceremonies and requirements in God's Law, but in today's program we're going to learn about the physical embodiment of Living Water. 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 Bible talks quite a lot about living water, usually water that has a constant and renewable source to keep it fresh, as opposed to stale stagnant water that can make you sick if you drink it. In the program today we'll look at a particular water source that was protected by King Hezekiah of Judah.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 this short series we've been learning about the freedom and liberty we have in Christ regarding food, Sabbaths, festivals and other celebrations but sometimes our liberty and freedom can be concerning for others. Paul dealt with this issue with the Corinthian church and that's what we'll be learning about in this 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.

In our last program we learned about the Jerusalem Council's conclusions regarding Gentiles and the Law of Moses' instruction regarding food and other things. The conclusion was freedom, but some restrictions that most people don't realise. That's what we'll be learning 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.

Our short series on eating kosher or not continues in this program and we'll be looking at the conclusion the Council of Jerusalem came to regarding Gentile's coming to faith and what was required of them. 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 learned about some interesting passages yesterday regarding acceptable foods and those forbidden. If God didn’t do away with kosher laws, does that mean Christians have to observe the dietary requirements in the Law of Moses? 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 current short series on kosher dietary laws, and in this program we'll be looking at who these laws were specifically given to and whether these particular laws have been done away with.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 into acceptable and unacceptable foods, which animals were in, which animals were out and some of the complexities surrounding them, and why some were considered unclean.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 foods in the Bible that God forbade His people from eating, and the debate over whether or not Christians should refrain from eating them or not continues to this day. We're going to begin a short series in this program to begin looking at this controversial issue to see what the Bible says about Gentile Christians observing kosher dietary laws. 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.

The Feast of Shavuot, or Pentecost is very important to the Jewish people and to Christians as well. We'll continue learning about this feast and how Jesus is the fulfilment of 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.

Pentecost, or the Feast of Shavuot, or the Feast of Weeks is another of the mandatory Feasts of the Lord. It's a huge celebration to the Jewish people as it represents the giving of the Word of God on Mt Sinai. We'll spend the program today learning about this amazing Feast. 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 finish up our previous conversation about people who say one thing while doing something totally different and what that has to do with Moses Seat. 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.

Do as I say, not as I do, is a really irritating saying. Today on Foundations we'll look at a similar situation that Jesus warned about. 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 conversation today on Foundation regarding the necessity of a mediator to bridge the gap between God and man, and today we'll focus on the ultimate Mediator. 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 subject of a mediator is going to lead our conversation today on Foundations. Who was the mediator in Jewish culture and history?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.

Previously on Foundations we began learning about the Samaritans, we'll continue that today as we learn about this fascinating people group. 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 particular ethnic group mentioned in the New Covenant that not many people know about. They're called the Samaritans and they're 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.

We've learned about the primary religious groups within Judaism, and today we're going to learn about the different ethnic groups, the Mizrahi, Sephardi and Ashkenasi Jews. 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 last denomination in Judaism that we're going to learn about on Foundations is Reconstructionist Judaism. It's another modern group born out of the Reform movement. 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're continuing to learn about the different religious groups within Judaism, and we'll be learning about Reform Judaism this time. A more modern denomination.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 learning about Masorti Judaism today, another denomination within Judaism, not a name most people are aware of, but quite a major group within the Jewish community. 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 be focusing on a branch of Judaism known as Noahidic Judaism. It hasn't been around for all that long, but its foundational beliefs stretch back to Noah. That's our focus 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.

Many people have heard of the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, they may have even heard of the Hasidic community, but not many have heard of Karaite (Kar-ite) Judaism. That's what we'll be learning 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.

There are many different groups within the Jewish world, they're very distinct by their dress codes and hair styles, and today on Foundations we're going to learn about the Ultra-Orthodox community.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 learn about the particular Jewish community that embrace Hasidic Judaism. 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 the same way there are different denominations in Christianity, there are different denominations within Judaism as well. We're going to take a little time to understand the different groups and what makes them unique. In this program we'll be learning about Kabbalah.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.

Rabbis play a very important role in the lives of most Jewish people, as spiritual leaders and guides, but there are other religious leaders known as rebbes (Reb-ees). We’ll learn what the difference is between these two groups 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.

Who were the priests? We've learned that they were from the family line of Aaron and they were from the tribe of Levi. We're going to learn more about their roles and the seriousness of what they were required to do. 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 learned about the special role of the Tribe of Levi, and on Foundations today we're going to learn about a particular family line from the Levites and what their special roles were. The Kohanim, otherwise known as the priests.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 been learning about the special role of the Levites on Foundations, and in this program we're going to focus specifically on the Cities of Refuge and why they were so significant, but also the prophetic implications of these cities. 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 learning about the tribe of Levi, a tribe that was set apart from the others for a very specific task, we'll 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.

We know that one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel were the Levites. Who were they, and what makes them different to all the other Jewish tribes? That's what we'll be learning 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 our program today on Foundations we're going to learn who and what the Sanhedrin was.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 conclude the conversation we began last time regarding the Jewish Zealot community. 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.

Another group within the Jewish community during the ministry years of Jesus were the Zealots. On Foundations today, we'll begin learning about this fascinating community. 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 learning about the Essene community at the time of Christ. 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.

Another group within the Jewish nation around at the time of Jesus were the Essenes. They weren’t explicitly mentioned in the New Covenant, but they have proven to be a very important group of people. We’ll learn about them 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 going to continue our conversation today on Foundations on who the Scribes were and what they did.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.

Often when the Pharisees were mentioned in the Gospels, the Scribes were mentioned along with them. That’s the group we’ll begin learning 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.