The Scriptures Are Real

In this shortcast Kerry covers some of the material that is not assigned in Come Follow Me, but which is crucial for understanding the storyline that is assigned, and for learning what we need to learn. The lessons from Saul's life are important for us to learn from, and the loss of Jonathan is tragic.Consider watching https://www.youtube.com/wa. tch?v=Y1ZCR0nlg0kWe are grateful to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.

Kerry and Dustin discuss the friendship of Jonathan and David. They compare it to other other ancient literature an to modern friends. In a far ranging discussion they hit on principles that are pertinent to modern life and especially to youth and young adults and anyone who knows or loves them.We are grateful to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

Kerry explores the story of David's beginnings, trying to make sense of some chronological questions, highlighting geographical elements of the story that are real, but largely focusing on elements of the story that are so similar to our day and what we can learn from them.Consider watching the YouTube video he made for his classes to understand the geography better. It is found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXWVxut043s and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myD8NN1hnbQ.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

Kerry explores why Saul is called as king, and how it affects his reign. He explores the downfall of Saul, and how similar we are, and lessons we should learn from this.You may want to consider the geography that can be learned at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTawluDZ5Hk.Our gratitude for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

Kerry and Lamar explore the success Israel has under Samuel, and what it means that Samuel sets up an Eben-Ezer, and what that has to do with our life. They also explore Israel's request for a king and what that has to do with our life.Our gratitude for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Ric Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

In this shortcast Kerry covers some of the material not listed in the Come Follow Me reading, but which helps us to make sense of the rest of the stories we do read for this week. It helps us understand who Samuel is, what he does, and also the story of Saul. There are so many lessons to learn from these chapters, and so much that helps us make better sense of the rest of the reading.Consider looking at the geography, maps, and pictures that are found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SY5tbXF4ro. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

In this joint podcast/broadcast with SPARC, Kerry explores the elements of the story of Ruth that point towards Christ and covenant and redemption. Just a few little background elements help us see so much more in this story and it becomes so much more powerful.If you are interested in learning more about SPARC, go to sparcproject.orgWe are grateful to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music for the podcast.

In this shortcast Kerry explores the calling of Samuel, and also the composition of the Book of Samuel. There are tremendous lessons for our life in the story of Samuel's calling.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Sabrina Muhlestein for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls who composed and played the music for the podcast.

In this episode Julianne and Kerry explore the story of Hannah's miraculous conception and her willingness to sacrifice, and contrast it with Eli's unwillingness. There are powerful lessons to learn from the repeated theme of the Abrahamic Sacrifice.Our gratitude for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music for the podcast.

In this shortcast Kerry explores more of the lessons we can learn from the Samson story. He also explores some of the sad and strange stories from the end of the Book of Judges, which gives us information that will help us make sense of stories we will encounter in the First Samuel.Our gratitude goes to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music for the podcast.

In this shortcast Kerry explores the stories of Gideon and Jephthah. He delves into the lessons we can learn from these stories, and the strange aspects of the Jephthah story.We are grateful for Lisa Spice, our sponsor, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music.

In this Shortcast Kerry gives and overview of the lessons to learn from the Book of Judges. Then he looks at the story of Deborah, Barak, and Jael, drawing lessons from their story for our day.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.

Kerry interviews Jeff Chadwick, a colleague who has been excavating in Israel for well over 3 decades, and has worked on Philistine sites in which the stories of Samson and Goliath took place. They discuss the applicability of the Book of Judges for our lives today.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.

In this shortcast Kerry reviews the challenges the Israelites had in the wilderness and how God overcame those as they entered the Land of Promise. In doing so, he recaps the conquest of the land.Our gratitude for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing our music.

Lamar and Kerry talk about the most important messages from the Book of Joshua. There is a surprising amount of important theological meaning in a book that most people think of being about warfare.Lamar and I referenced some videos I have posted with more details about history and geography and archaeology. These can be found by going to the following website and scrolling to the bottom to find the "Old Testament Video Series" column. https://www.outofthedust.org/old-testament-aids/ Our thanks to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

Kerry and Lamar give a bird's eye view of the Old Testament so far. As we leave the Torah, or Pentateuch, and enter into the Promised Land, it is worth looking at the big picture. It will help us understand the rest of the Old Testament. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music.

Kerry interviews George Pierce on what we can learn from archaeology about the Israelites coming into the Promised Land. With all of that we can flesh out the stories better.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, to Kaleb Muhlestein for producing the episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing our music.

Sam and Kerry explore why Moses couldn't go into the Promised Land, and lessons we can learn from that for our own lives.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the song.

In this episode Kerry and Jenet have an open discussion about some elements of the covenant in our lives and how it affects us. They explore how understanding the covenant and God's relationship with us correctly affects the way we view how we approach salvation. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

In this shortcast Kerry gives a quick overview of Deuteronomy. Because Deuteronomy is largely about the covenant, Kerry especially explores the most crucial verses in Judaism and in the covenant, and what it means for each covenant holder in their life.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

Keith Wilson and Kerry explore the story of the fiery serpents who bit the children of Israel in the wilderness. They discuss the theme in the Old Testament and the Book of Mormon and what it may really have been like and how it applies to us.Thanks to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Kaleb Muhlestein for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

In this shortcast Kerry explores how the journey of the Israelites is similar to our journey to be with God. This allows us to better understand the role of faith, atonement, and believing Christ in our lives.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Kaleb Muhlestein, for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

Kerry interviews Julianne Muhlestein about times when they witnessed people living the Law of Moses and how it impacted them in a positive way. They especially focus on holiness and the atoning sacrifice of Christ and how it affects them and their family. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, to Kaleb Muhlestein for editing the episode, and to Rich Nicholls for playing and composing the music.

In this shortcast, Kerry explores elements of the Law of Moses that demonstrate mercy and love. He talks about how this is part of the covenant and how to think about applications today, even post-Law-of-Moses. Our gratitude to Lisa Spice for being our sponsor, and Kaleb Muhlestein for editing this video, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

In this podcast Kerry examines how the tabernacle was made and the elements of the tabernacle. He explores how this is symbolic of our journey through life to be with God again. Our thanks to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our video editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

Kerry and Avram discuss the purpose of the Law of Moses and what it means to be holy and what that has to do with us today.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Kaleb Muhlestein for editing this podcast, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

In a joint podcast, done by both The Scriptures Are Real and Meridian Magazine's Come Follow Me podcast, Kerry visits with Scot and Maurine Proctor about Israel entering into the covenant on Mount Sinai.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Michaela Proctor Hutchins for editing the episode.

In this shortcast, Kerry discusses some elements of God's glory on Mount Sinai, what it has to do with the faith of the Children of Israel, and what that has to do with us.

Phil Allred and Kerry Muhlestein explore elements of the Sinai storyOur gratitude to Lisa Spice for sponsoring us, and to Kaleb Muhlestein for editing the episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

Kerry explores stories where Gethsemane and the resurrection became more real to him.

Kerry talks about Exodus 15 and the beautiful but powerful imagery of the Lord as a Divine Warrior. He discusses why it is important that we and our children understand that we have a Savior who can conquer and deliver.Our gratitude to Lisa Spice, our sponsor, to Kaleb Muhlestein for editing the episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the theme song.

Kerry touches on a number of elements of the Exodus story that are very real and help make sense of some of the details (such as the migratory route of quails).Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls who composed and played the theme song.

Kerry talks with the composer and writer of the song Gethsemane, Melanie Hoffman, about Christ, His gift, and what happened in Gethsemane.hoffmanhouse.comThanks to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Kaleb Muhlestein, for editing the episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

In this episode Egyptologist John Gee joins Egyptologist Kerry Muhlestein in Egypt to discuss some of the realities of Exodus 14 and the deliverance from Egypt.In this video Kerry mentions a video that can be found on the playlist "Old Testament Class Video". The link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP0AwqZejcA&list=PL_oQcvVR477wAsp1XsOO-Ubyx8IC4y36T&index=13. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, to Kaleb Muhlestein, for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

Kerry and Josh Matson explore Josh's experience at a Samaritan Passover and how it can help us understand the Passover and some of its symbolism.Our gratitude to Lisa Spice for being our sponsor, Kaleb Muhlestein for editing, and Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

Kerry helps us understand the plagues from an Egyptian point of view, which helps us better understand the message God was sending.We are grateful to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.My editor tells me that due to not having my sound equipment with me in Egypt that my mic cuts out a few times, and that I said that they saved Seth when I meant they saved Osiris. I apologize.

Kerry discusses the meaning of the name I AmWe are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

Kerry and Lamar discuss elements of the Exodus story that help us understand it and make it more real.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

Lamar and Kerry discuss the transition from Genesis to Exodus, and the beginning of the Exodus story and the theme of deliverance.We thank our sponsor, Lisa Spice, our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

Kerry talks with childhood friend Wayne Anderson about the hope they find in the changes people make as demonstrated in the Genesis and beginning Exodus stories.Our gratitude to Lisa Spice for sponsoring the podcast, to Kaleb Muhlestein for editing it, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

In this short-cast, Kerry discusses the different blessings pronounced upon each tribe, including the blessings Moses gave them. He also briefly discusses the importance of knowing the tribes from which we come.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, our editor, William Stoughton, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing our music.

In this short-cast Kerry discusses the symbols that point towards Christ in the Joseph Story, and what they have to do with us.

Kerry Muhlestein and Joe Spencer explore meaningful elements of the Joseph story, especially the redemption of Judah and the power of the story in our lives.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

Kerry Muhlestein and Stephen Smoot discuss the Joseph Story as a whole, and some Egyptological elements that cast light on the story.Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing our theme music.

In this shortcast, Kerry explores briefly some cultural and historical elements that cast light on the Joseph Story.

In this short-cast Kerry explores cultural elements that help us understand and even learn from the story of Tamar and Judah.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, for our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing our theme song.

Lamar and Kerry discuss the moving story of Jacob, Rachel, Leah, Billah and Zilpah, and the birth of their 12 sons, and the creation of the House of Israel. They also discuss whether or not God has a chosen people, what it means to be of the House of Israel, and what we should do about it today. You can learn more about this on his website about it, and in the many podcasts, firesides and devotionals found there. You can also read or listen to his latest work on this topic here. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the theme song.

Kerry discusses the wrestle Jacob has at Peniel and how it is the culmination of his Abrahamic Sacrifice. He then explores the different ways such a sacrifice might look in our lives, sharing the story of his father. He also touches on how significant this was of Jacob.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Sabrina Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the theme song.

Kerry interviews Kim Matheson as she talks about when reading about Jacob's wrestle became real for her.

In this shortcast Kerry explores temple and covenant elements of Jacob's experience. He focuses on his dream at Bethel, but touches on his other temple experiences, such as at Peniel and his return to Bethel with his family. We see how similar we are to the great patriarchs and matriarchs of old.We are grateful to our Sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to our editor, Sabrina Muhlestein, and the composer and player of the music, Rich Nicholls.