The Tanakh Podcast

Alex Israel
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Judaísmo
  • Cada día

Study Tanakh with Rav Alex Israel. 10 mins a day. One chapter a day. 929 schedule. --- To donate, see https://buymeacoffee.com/alexisrael https://patreon.com/u51407457

  1. hace 1 día

    #221 | Shoftim ch.8 - "Reign Over Us!"

    Should Gidon have accepted the offer of Kingship? The people ask him to "Reign over us! You, your son and your grandson!" Gidon refuses. On the one hand, Gidon ticks all the boxes of a successful monarch - He fights idolatry, he knows how to consult with God when he is unsure what to do, he is an accomplished warrior, he has the acumen to rebuke Tribes who don't support the war effort, but also to defuse conflict when necessary. But his escapade with gold becomes a "snare" and his many wives also lead in a negative direction.... these are areas in which a king is cautioned. Is Gidon the man who should have been king?

    9 min

  2. hace 2 días

    #220 | Shoftim ch.7 - Many in the Hands of the Few

    This chapter depicts Gideon's stunning victory over an army far larger than his own. 300 men against 135,000 men.  God insists that Gideon fight with a miniscule military force. Why? was it strategically or militarily motivated?

    9 min

  3. hace 2 días

    #219 | Shoftim ch.6 - Gidon: "Is God with us?"

    Would you choose a leader who doubts God? Gidon is summoned by an angel - "The Lord is with you, O Mighty Warrior!" He responds: "Yes? Is the Lord with us?" and proceeds to doubt his own worth and requests - much like Moses - a sign from the Almighty. Is self-doubt a recipe for failure, or possibly a sign of success for a Jewish leader?

    9 min

  4. hace 3 días

    #218 | Shoftim ch.5 - Deborah's Victory Song

    We discuss three topics in the song of Deborah: 1. The rainstorm that helped the Israelites to win the war 2. The way Deborah praises tribes that took part in the war effort and roundly critizises those who remained at home. 3. The role of women in the story, especially Yael.

    10 min

  5. hace 6 días

    #217 | Shoftim ch.4 - Devorah, Barak & Yael

    Chapter 4 tells of the astounding victory of Devorah and Barak against Yavin King of Canaan and his military captain, Sisera.

    11 min

  6. 23 jun

    #216 | Shoftim ch.3 - The "Spirit of God", and a Perfect Murder

    Two invasions, two victories. This Chapter tells us the victories of Otniel ben Kenaz over Kushan; and Ehud Ben Gera's dazzling assassination of Eglon, King of Moav - in what might be "the perfect murder".

    12 min

  7. 22 jun

    #215 | Shoftim ch.2 - The Cycle

    Our chapter describes a repetitive historical pattern" Israel serve idolatry - they get invaded - they cry out to God - they get saved. This pattern is not random; it is Divine providence, as the nation are punished over and over for their sins. This is the reality for 300 years of history in the land of Israel.

    10 min

  8. 21 jun

    #214 | Shoftim ch.1 - The Failure of Settlement

    We begin with a short introduction to the Book of Judges and then move to describe the opening chapter. Each tribe is listed by what they did NOT manage to conquer. The issue is that with Israel at times a minority in their own territorial portions, they are susceptible to the influence of idolatry. Chapter 2:1-5 warns that this idolatry will be their undoing. For a longer introduction to Shoftim, see https://youtu.be/UifLwWJruVU Sourcesheet https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NBsv5zkTmZRj79yfK51SdXdFADdYhE0J/view?usp=sharing

    11 min
Ver todo (937)

Acerca de

Study Tanakh with Rav Alex Israel. 10 mins a day. One chapter a day. 929 schedule. --- To donate, see https://buymeacoffee.com/alexisrael https://patreon.com/u51407457

Información

  • Creador
    Alex Israel
  • Años de actividad
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodios
    937
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Copyright
    © Alex Israel
  • Mostrar sitio web
    The Tanakh Podcast

También te podría interesar