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Deuteronomy 1-12

Deuteronomy 1-12 Deuteronomy 3:23-26 23 "At that time I pleaded with the LORD and said, 24 ‘O Sovereign LORD, you have only begun to show your greatness and the strength of your hand to me, your servant. Is there any god in heaven or on earth who can perform such great deeds and mighty acts as you do? 25 Please let me cross the Jordan to see the wonderful land on the other side, the beautiful hill country and the Lebanon mountains.’ 26 But the LORD was angry with me because of you, and he would not listen to me. ‘That’s enough!’ he declared. ‘Speak of it no more.’" When I read this, I felt Moses’ grief. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alexia.substack.com/subscribe

57 min
FEB 3

NUMBERS 19-36

Numbers 19-36 Red Heifer Numbers 19 The story of Moses striking the rock is found in the Book of Numbers, specifically in Numbers 20:7-11. In this passage, Moses, following God's command, is supposed to speak to the rock to bring forth water for the Israelites. However, in frustration with the people's complaints, Moses strikes the rock twice with his staff instead. Water does flow from the rock, but God expresses displeasure with Moses for not following His instructions precisely and for not demonstrating His holiness to the Israelites. This incident has significant consequences for Moses and his leadership. Numbers 35:34 “You must not defile the land where you live, for I live there myself. I am the Lord, who lives among the people of Israel.” Numbers 33:55-56 provides a clear warning from God about the consequences of not driving out the inhabitants of the Promised Land. Here’s the passage: 55 But if you fail to drive out the people who live in the land, those who remain will be like splinters in your eyes and thorns in your sides. They will harass you in the land where you live. 56 And I will do to you what I had planned to do to them. In this passage, God warns the Israelites that if they fail to remove the inhabitants of Canaan, those people will become a source of ongoing trouble, leading the Israelites away from God's commands. As a result, God would bring upon the Israelites the same judgment that was intended for the Canaanites. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alexia.substack.com/subscribe

1h 18m
JAN 26

NUMBERS 1-18

Numbers 1-18 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alexia.substack.com/subscribe

1h 31m
JAN 19

LEVITICUS

Leviticus 1-27 "With his own blood—not the blood of goats and calves—he entered the Most Holy Place once for all time and secured our redemption forever."— Hebrews 9:12 "Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf." — Hebrews 7:25 Matthew 26:28: "for this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sins of many." Romans 3:25: "For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. This sacrifice shows that God was being fair when he held back and did not punish those who sinned in times past," Ephesians 1:7: "He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins." Ephesians 2:13: "But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ." Colossians 1:20: "and through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross." Hebrews 9:14: "Just think how much more the blood of Christ will purify our consciences from sinful deeds so that we can worship the living God. For by the power of the eternal Spirit, Christ offered himself to God as a perfect sacrifice for our sins." Hebrews 10:19: "And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus." 1 Peter 1:18-19: "For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And it was not paid with mere gold or silver, which lose their value. It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God." 1 John 1:7: "But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin." These verses highlight the significance of the blood of Jesus in the context of atonement, redemption, and reconciliation with God. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alexia.substack.com/subscribe

2h 2m
JAN 13

GOSPEL of MARK

MARK 1-16 The Gospel of Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, a companion of the Apostle Peter. Early Christian writers, such as Papias of Hierapolis (around 120-130 AD), state that Mark acted as Peter's interpreter and recorded his accounts of Jesus' life and teachings. John Mark appears several times in the New Testament: * Acts 12:12, 25; 13:5, 13; 15:37-39: * John Mark is first mentioned as the son of Mary, whose house in Jerusalem served as a meeting place for early Christians (Acts 12:12). * He accompanied Paul and Barnabas on their missionary journeys but left them early on, which caused a disagreement between Paul and Barnabas (Acts 13:13; 15:37-39). This disagreement led to Paul and Barnabas parting ways, with Barnabas taking Mark to Cyprus. * Colossians 4:10: * Paul refers to Mark as the cousin of Barnabas and indicates that he is with him, giving instructions to welcome Mark if he comes to them. * Philemon 1:24: * Mark is listed among Paul's fellow workers, showing that their relationship had been restored. * 2 Timothy 4:11: * Paul asks Timothy to bring Mark with him because he is helpful in his ministry, indicating Mark's continued significance in the early Christian community. These references collectively portray John Mark as a significant figure in the early Christian movement, despite his initial departure from Paul's mission. His eventual reconciliation with Paul and continued missionary work highlight his dedication and contribution to the spread of Christianity. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alexia.substack.com/subscribe

1h 18m
JAN 5

JOEL & AMOS

Joel 1-3 Amos 1-9 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alexia.substack.com/subscribe

31 min
12/30/2024

Exodus 21-40

Exodus 21-40 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alexia.substack.com/subscribe

1h 23m
12/23/2024

EXODUS 1-20

Exodus 1-20 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alexia.substack.com/subscribe

1h 15m

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