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In this episode we transition to the books of 1 and 2 Samuel, a pivotal text that bridges the chaotic and disappointing period of the Judges with the establishment of kingship and monarchy in Israel.

1 Samuel picks up where the book of Judges left off, with Israel in a cycle of moral decay and leadership crises. The Israelites, struggling to govern themselves under God's kingship, seek stability through human kings who repeatedly fail to measure up morally or spiritually. This disappointing narrative sets the stage for exploring the theme of kingship—not as a deviation from God's plans, but as a fulfillment of God’s longstanding covenant with Abraham and Jacob, promising that "kings will come from you."

Throughout the episode, we'll explore how 1 Samuel is not merely a historical account, but a story of God's timing and faithfulness. Then we connect the dots to the New Testament, where Peter in Acts 3 references the prophetic significance of Samuel’s writings. Peter's sermon highlights the anticipation of a righteous and just king—foreseen in the books of Samuel—who would lead the people back onto God’s developmental path.


Key Passages:

Kingship was always a part of God's plan, as evidenced in his covenant with Abraham and Jacob - Genesis 17:6; 35:11

Acts 3:24-26

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In this compelling episode, we dive into the theme of redemption as illustrated in the Book of Ruth. Amidst the backdrop of ancient customs and divine provision, the story unfolds with Naomi and her Moabite daughter-in-law, Ruth, facing the struggles of loss and poverty. When Naomi's nearest relative refrains from his duty as the kinsman redeemer to buy back the land they sold during the famine, a pivotal role designed by Mosaic Law to support those in financial hardship, Naomi devises a bold and clever plan involving Boaz, another close relative who has both the desire and the means to fulfill that responsibility.

Boaz emerges as a heroic kinsman redeemer, not only choosing to redeem and restore Naomi's land back to her but also marrying Ruth, thereby securing her future and continuing the family lineage. This act of redemption was secured at a significant price by Boaz, and is a striking illustration of God's intention for His people to retain and reclaim the gifts He has bestowed upon them, including land, legacy, and familial bonds.

We then draw a parallel between Boak and Christ, our ultimate Kinsman Redeemer. Just as Boaz paid a price for Ruth's redemption, Christ paid a price to redeem humanity. This redemption is beautifully connected to Paul's teachings in 1 Corinthians 6:15-20, where it is emphasized that Christ’s sacrifice is not a payment to God the Father but a payment Christ made out of his own human struggle to restore his own humanity so that he could in turn restore what has been lost from humanity, including purity and sanctity from the ravages of sin, such as those resulting from sexual immorality.

The ancient story of Ruth resonates with the everlasting truth of the Gospel—where redemption is not just a restoration of property but of our spirit, body, and relationship with God. Through this episode, understand deeper how Christ's sacrificial love restores and transforms lives, redeeming us not only from losses that come from circumstances beyond our control, but also losses that come from our own choices.



Key Passages:

Ruth 4:1-6

1 Corinthains 5:15-20

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In this episode, we delve into the ancient narrative of Ruth, as preserved in the Book of Ruth, to uncover a story of love, loyalty, and redemption that transcends cultural and ethnic boundaries and points towards God's plan for Israel to adopt the nations into the commonwealth of Israel. We explore how Ruth, a Moabite, and Boaz, a descendant of Rahab the Canaanite, come together in a union that would have raised eyebrows among their Jewish contemporaries. It was quite scandalous, to say the least.

Their story is not just a tale of scandalous, romantic love but a profound model of redemption, with Boaz acting as the kinsman redeemer—a role that symbolizes Christ’s own work of redeeming us.

We discuss how Ruth, choosing to align herself with Naomi and the God of Israel, represents a significant adoption of different nationalities into the physical lineage leading up to the birth of Christ. This adoption, which continued through Boaz and his ancestor Rahab, emphasizes God’s plan to adopt all people into his family and household.

Drawing parallels between Boaz and Jesus Christ, we explore how Boaz's role as a redeemer foreshadows the ultimate redemption offered by Christ. According to 1 Corinthians 1:30, Jesus not only provides redemption but becomes our redemption, signifying a developmental process where Christ, in His humanity, becomes and embodies the source of our redemption.

Join us as we journey through this short story of scandal, redemption, and love, seeing how the ancient story of Ruth and Boaz enriches our understanding of Christ’s redemptive work and offers insights into the multinational vision of God in the heart of the gospel.

Key Passages:

Ruth 1:1-5, 16-17

1 Corinthains 1:26-31

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In this episode we delve into the ways we can be discipled by Christ into contentment through the Greek concepts of 'manthano' and 'mueo'. First, we explore 'manthano', the process of learning from Christ by mapping his story of suffering and resurrection onto our own story of suffering and victory. This means viewing our challenges and low points as opportunities to share in Christ's sufferings, which also prepares us to experience the power of His resurrection.

Next, we discuss 'mueo', which teaches us the discipline of stillness and positioning ourselves—closing our eyes and silencing our voices to foster a direct encounter with Jesus.

Tiffany and Tim share personal experiences and practical exercises from both our abundant and needy seasons. Each season brings unique struggles that compel us to seek the presence of Christ directly and understand His perspective on our circumstances.

Join us as we unpack practical ways of learning from Jesus, integrating the His life into ours, and drawing strength from His presence and perspective in every season of life. Whether you’re experiencing plenty or walking through a valley, this episode offers insights on how simple practices can help you leanr how to receive strength from Christ in every situation.

Key Passages:

Philippians 4:13

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In this episode, we unpack the concept of "contentment" as presented in Philippians 4:10-13. The term "content" suggests the idea of erecting a wall or building a barrier to protect against external threats, while also implying the presence of enough resources within the fortress that you build to be sustained within that protected space. Understanding this dual nature of "contentment" sets the stage for delving into how the Apostle Paul, amidst a variety of life circumstances, learned how to be content throught the strength that Christ gave him.

Paul describes his learning process using two distinctive Greek words for "learn." The first, manthano, is where we get our word disciple from. Paul uses this word in the passive, which means he is saying Christ himself was discipling him. But it also implies Paul actively participated in the discipleship process. Christ actively discipled Paul as he participation in the ups and downs of life’s experiences.

The second term, mueo, suggests a more mystical learning. It means "to close the eyes and shut the mouth", which implies learning to bestill and silent to passively receive from Christ. This form of learning invites us into a deeper encounter with Christ Himself, which goes beyond a "normal" understanding.

The famous verse of Philippians 4:13, which is often misinterpreted as a mere affirmation of positive thinking, really takes on a deeprr meaning when set in the context of these two different types of learning to be content. Paul explains that drawing on Christ’s strength through these diverse learning experiences enables us to maintain contentment, no matter what our external circumstances are.

Join us as we explore how these different types of learning can help us participate more fully in the strength and power of Christ so that we can be content in every situation of life.

Key Passages:

Philippians 4:13

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In this concluding episode of our series on Samson, we look at his downfall with Delilah, a story rich with symbolism and wordplay. The story of Samson began with a focus on his "eyes" and his "descent" to Timnah, a motif that foreshadowed his eventual downfall in Judges 16 through his relationship with Delilah.

It is through his relationship with Delilah, whose name means to be "brought low", that Samson's characteristic flaw is fully exposed - impulsively acting on visually stimulating temptations. Ironically, as a result of his lack of self-control, Samson literally loses his eyes and is brought low by his enslavement in a Philistine prison.

Losing his sight and lowering his social status is highly symbolic, and personifies a wider problem in Israel at the time, namely, that people consistently "did what was right in his own eyes", rather than God's.

Despite his flaws, Samson's narrative does not end in despair. In his lowest moment, blinded and broken, he turns back to God. This act of humility allows God to use Samson's weakness to further Israel's mission against the Philistines, demonstrating that true strength is found in relationship with God and his purposes.

Contrasting Samson's story is the story of Jesus, introduced in Mark 1 by John the Baptist as the epitome of strength and might. Jesus embodies the true example of divine strength—maintaining unwavering focus on God and not deviating from His path. This aspect of Jesus's character, his strength, often overlooked, is a prominent theme in the Gospel of Mark. Through Jesus, we see what God can accomplish through an individual who keeps their sight firmly on Him, avoiding the pitfalls that ensnared Samson.

Key Passages:

Judges 16

Mark 1:5-9



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