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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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In this episode, we move into Judges 14, looking at the story of Samson's initial departure from his Nazarite vow. We explore the symbolic act of Samson "seeing" a Philistine woman, "taking" her in marriage, and "eating" honey from a dead lion—a sequence that mirrors Eve's interaction with the forbidden fruit, highlighting human susceptibility to temptation through sight and desire. This lion, emblematic of the Philistines, and the honey, representing the Philistine woman Samson marries, serve as profound symbols of Samson's entanglement with his adversaries and his departure from his vows.

Most notably, Samson's actions of breaking his Nazarite vow, according to Numbers 6, required a restoration process at the Tabernacle, involving a seven-day renewal of his Nazarite vow—an act of penitence he neglects. Instead, he celebrates his marriage with a seven-day feast in a locale famed for wine production, which creates a stark irony when viewed against the instructions for renewing his Nazarite vow.

The episode concludes by contrasting Samson's failures with the figure of Jesus, as depicted in Hebrews 7:26. Here, Jesus is portrayed with four key attributes, exemplifying specific points of success to specific points of failure in Samson. The heartening message of this story is Jesus's invitation for us to share in his victory, offering us a way back from our distorted visions, broken vows, and errant paths, into harmonious communion with God.

Key Passages:

Judges 14

Numbers 6

Hebrews 7:26



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In this episode, we delve into Judges 13, a chapter that introduces us to Samson, an iconic figure whose life marks a pivotal turn in God's strategy of deveoping a judge and deliverer for Israel. Here, we see God working from an individual's childhood, preparing and equipping them for a specific and challengeing task.

The narrative begins with the Angel of the Lord visiting to Samson's parents, foretelling the birth of a child destined to begin the deliverance of Israel from Philistine oppression.

Samson's life was to be distinct from the outset, ordained to be a Nazarite from birth. Unlike the traditional initiation of the Nazarite vow described in Numbers 6, which was a voluntary commitment, Samson’s consecration was divinely appointed. The vow entailed abstinence from wine, avoiding contact with dead bodies, and refraining from cutting the hair. However, its essence was far beyond these physical abstentions; it was a call to be wholly devoted to the Lord. This devotion was crucial, underpinning Samson's strength and his mission to confront the Philistines.

We also make a connection to the New Testament, specifically to Luke 1:35, where the angel Gabriel announces the birth of Jesus. Like Samson, Jesus was to be holy—set apart—though His mission transcended national deliverance, aiming at the salvation of humanity. This episode explores how both lives, from their conception, were divinely orchestrated for deliverance, highlighting the theme of being set apart for God's purposes from birth. Join us as we unpack the layers of this narrative and its implications for understanding divine strategy and the role of human devotion to God for carrying out his purposes.

Key Passages:

Judges 13

Numbers 6

Luke 1:35



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