Love and Context

This week we discuss the central theme of Leviticus and part of the greatest commands given by Jesus. How do we love our neighbor as we love ourselves?The BibleLeviticus - Chapter 19Bob GoffBook - "Love Does"Loving PeopleDr. John TownsendKeep Your Love OnDanny SilkThe Bible Projectwww.bibleproject.comLeviticus Overview EpisodeRabbi David Fohrmanwww.alephbeta.org

Do we know how to celebrate with each other? Do we know how to sit in chaos with those around us that hurt? This week we discuss the need to remember, celebrate, and be present with each other in celebration and lament. The BibleLeviticusHenry BlackabyBook/Study - "Experiencing God"Bob GoffBook - "Love Does"D. Thomas LancasterBook - "What About the Sacrifices?"Kara TippetsBook - "Just Show Up"The Bible Projectwww.bibleproject.comLeviticus Overview EpisodeRabbi David Fohrmanwww.alephbeta.org

This week we tackle some of the more controversial, or weird, laws in Leviticus. Are we looking at these laws correctly from their perspective, or are we imposing our perspective onto them?The BibleLeviticusB.T. RobertsBook - "Ordaining Women"Ben's bloghttps://benakaslim.wordpress.com/2023/04/17/leviticus-12-daily-torah-stop-reading-that-way/https://benakaslim.wordpress.com/2023/05/08/leviticus-27-context-matters/D. Thomas LancasterBook - "What About the Sacrifices?"Brad Graywww.walkingthetext.comSeries "Lenses of Context"Bema Discipleshiphttps://www.bemadiscipleship.comSeason 1 Episode 25The Bible projectwww.bibleproject.comLeviticus Overview EpisodeRabbi David Fohrmanwww.alephbeta.org

This week we discuss the function of much of Levitical law as well as the "works of the law" and how the Jewish people put God on display. Additionally, we talk about how Gentiles, in a different way, put God on display in the world. Suggested resourcesThe BibleLeviticusGalatiansD. Thomas LancasterBook - "What About the Sacrifices?"Book - "The Holy Epistle to the Galatians"Brad Graywww.walkingthetext.comSeries "Lenses of Context"Bema Discipleshiphttps://www.bemadiscipleship.comSeason 1 Episode 25The Bible projectwww.bibleproject.comLeviticus Overview EpisodeGalatians Overview EpisodeRabbi David Fohrmanwww.alephbeta.org

This week we discuss the priesthood of Leviticus. How does this impact our understanding of pastoral leadership in the modern church?Suggested resourcesThe BibleLeviticusD. Thomas LancasterBook - "What About the Sacrifices?"Brad Graywww.walkingthetext.comSeries "Lenses of Context"Bema Discipleshiphttps://www.bemadiscipleship.comSeason 1 Episode 25The Bible projectwww.bibleproject.comLeviticus Overview EpisodeRabbi David Fohrmanwww.alephbeta.org

This week we discuss the sacrificial system. What is the purpose and what does it teach us about our lives as believers today?Suggested resourcesThe BibleLeviticusJohn Mark ComerBridgetown Church - Bridgetown.churchBook - "Garden City"D. Thomas LancasterBook - "What About the Sacrifices?"Brad Graywww.walkingthetext.comSeries "Lenses of Context"Bema Discipleshiphttps://www.bemadiscipleship.comSeason 1 Episode 25The Bible projectwww.bibleproject.comLeviticus Overview EpisodeRabbi David Fohrmanwww.alephbeta.org

This week we discuss the book of Leviticus. What is this book and how are we supposed to engage it as followers of Jesus?Suggested resourcesThe BibleLeviticusJohn Mark ComerBridgetown Church - Bridgetown.churchBook - "Garden City"D. Thomas LancasterBook - "What About the Sacrifices?"Brad Graywww.walkingthetext.comSeries "Lenses of Context"Bema Discipleshiphttps://www.bemadiscipleship.comSeason 1 Episode 25The Bible projectwww.bibleproject.comLeviticus Overview EpisodeRabbi David Fohrmanwww.alephbeta.org

This week we review Exodus and examine how the themes of Exodus are continued throughout the rest of the Word of God. Suggested resourcesThe BibleExodus (Whole Book)Gospel of JohnBema Discipleshiphttps://www.bemadiscipleship.comThe Bible projectwww.bibleproject.comRabbi David Fohrmanwww.alephbeta.org"The Exodus You Almost Passed Over""Exodus: A Parsha Companion"

This week we discuss what happens at the top of Sinai. What can we learn from the text about how God forgives and restores even in the midst of chaos?Suggested resourcesThe BibleExodus Chapters 12-17Bema Discipleshiphttps://www.bemadiscipleship.comSeason 1 Episodes 22-24The Bible projectwww.bibleproject.comRabbi David Fohrmanwww.alephbeta.org"The Exodus You Almost Passed Over""Exodus: A Parsha Companion"

Today we discuss the 10 words that God gives to Moses for Israel at the top of Mount Sinai. We discuss what these words tell us about who God is and what His intention for our lives involves.

Join us as we discuss Exodus chapter 18 as Jethro instructs Moses how to build a sustainable structure for leadership. Pastor Clint joins us as we discuss the long term toll that leadership can take on leaders without planning ahead. Suggested resourcesThe BibleExodus Chapters 18Bema Discipleshiphttps://www.bemadiscipleship.comThe Bible projectwww.bibleproject.comRabbi David Fohrmanwww.alephbeta.org"The Exodus You Almost Passed Over""Exodus: A Parsha Companion"

This week we are joined by one of the pastors of our church, Nick. We are discussing the parting of the Red Sea and what it means to worship God in the desert. Suggested resourcesThe BibleExodus Chapters 12-17Bema Discipleshiphttps://www.bemadiscipleship.comThe Bible projectwww.bibleproject.comRabbi David Fohrmanwww.alephbeta.org"The Exodus You Almost Passed Over""Exodus: A Parsha Companion"

Join us this week as we talk about the beginning of the Exodus and what God is doing in the confrontation of Egypt and its gods. Suggested resourcesThe BibleExodus Chapters 7 - 12Bema Discipleshiphttps://www.bemadiscipleship.comThe Bible projectwww.bibleproject.comRabbi David Fohrmanwww.alephbeta.org"The Exodus You Almost Passed Over""Exodus: A Parsha Companion"

Come explore the fascinating story of Moses - a man stuck between two worlds, the Hebrews and the Egyptians. Join us as we dive into his journey and discuss his origin prior to his return to Egypt. Suggested resourcesThe BibleExodus Chapters 2 - 4Bema Discipleshiphttps://www.bemadiscipleship.comThe Bible projectwww.bibleproject.comRabbi David Fohrmanwww.alephbeta.org"The Exodus You Almost Passed Over""Exodus: A Parsha Companion"

Join us as we explore the beginning of new nation emerging from Egypt. What does it mean when you lose your history? Who are these midwives and what can they teach us? Suggested resourcesBema Discipleshiphttps://www.bemadiscipleship.comThe Bible projectwww.bibleproject.comRabbi David Fohrmanwww.alephbeta.org"The Exodus You Almost Passed Over""Exodus: A Parsha Companion"

Join us as we explore the family line of Abraham leading into the Exodus. What can we learn from the Fathers of the faith as we walk in Love and Context in our relationship with God. Suggested resourcesBema Discipleshiphttps://www.bemadiscipleship.comThe Bible projectwww.bibleproject.comRabbi David Fohrmanwww.alephbeta.org

In this episode we see how God changes Abram to Abraham. What can we learn from Torah that can help us know how to walk our faith in Love and Context?Suggested resourcesBema Discipleshiphttps://www.bemadiscipleship.comThe Bible projectwww.bibleproject.comRabbi David Fohrmanwww.alephbeta.org

Join us as we explore the incredible journey of Abram and uncover the lessons it can offer us. Together, we will learn how to courageously answer God's call and follow Him in our walk.Suggested ResourcesBema Discipleship episodes 8-10https://www.bemadiscipleship.comRabbi David Fohrmanwww.Alephabeta.orgThe Bible Projectwww.bibleproject.com

In this episode we discuss what the Bible is teaching us today in our service of God through the story of the Tower of Babel.Other suggested resources are listed below. If you have questions or thoughts please share them at [email protected]; we do have Q&A episodes coming up in the little while.Bema Podcast "A Tale of a Tower"https://share.fireside.fm/episode/7HMQ5AvZ+mW1_pza5Bible Project "What's so bad about Babel?"https://bibleproject.com/podcast/whats-so-bad-about-babel/Aleph Beta (Rabbi David Forman)https://www.alephbeta.org

Join us as we continue our walk through Torah (The first five books of the Bible) and we discuss Noah and the curse he brings into the world.Suggested resources for this episodeBema Podcast with Marty Solomon. https://share.fireside.fm/episode/7HMQ5AvZ+wVU_lFCvThe Bible Projecthttps://bibleproject.comRabbi David Fohrmanhttps://www.alephbeta.org

Join us as we talk about the Noah and the Flood! Genesis 6-9Suggested ResourcesBEMA Podcasthttps://www.bemadiscipleship.com/4Bible Projecthttps://bibleproject.com/podcast/gods-spirit-flood-narrative/

Join us a we see a God who loves us through our walking away from him.Bema Podcast Episodes ReferencedEpisode 2 - Knowing When to Say “Enough”https://share.fireside.fm/episode/7HMQ5AvZ+4_gZnzqJEpisode 3 - Master the Beasthttps://share.fireside.fm/episode/7HMQ5AvZ+aORLJpEdBible Projecthttps://bibleproject.com/podcasts/the-bible-project-podcast/Rabbi David Fohrman "The Beast that Crouches at the Door" (Available on Amazon)

Join us as we explore Genesis 1-2Bema Podcast Episode ReferencedEpisode 1 - Trust the Storyhttps://share.fireside.fm/episode/7HMQ5AvZ+8NM5izbxBible Projecthttps://bibleproject.com/podcasts/the-bible-project-podcast/Jon Tyson "The Intentional Father" (Available on Audible and Amazon)

Welcome to the Love and Context Podcast! Thank you for listening as we talk about what it means to understand the bible in its context and love those around us well.Some resources we believe will be helpful:Bema Podcasthttps://www.bemadiscipleship.com/hosts/martyBible Projecthttps://bibleproject.com/podcasts/the-bible-project-podcast/