Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies

The transition from Persian to Greek rule was slow and bumpy, but not horrendous. Once Alexander died, things got brutal, which lead to the rise of the Maccabees.

Enjoy this sample of Lesson 25, "The…

Even though Israel endured the suffering of exile due to her own sins, God promised to bring Israel back to himself and that's exactly what he did. 

Enjoy this sample of Lesson 24, "Israel's Return F…

After centuries of constant, impenitent sin God sends Israel and Judah into exile as foretold by the Prophet Moses before they even entered the promised land.

Enjoy this sample of Lesson 23, "Israel'…

The Kingdom of Judah's path to exile is paved with the stones of rebellion and disobedience despite God's warnings and disciples. 

Enjoy this sample of Lesson 22, "The Divided Kingdom, The South" fro…

Israel tries to fight her enemies against God's command and without his grace. Naturally, they all lose in battle because God is not with them. The same is true in our spiritual lives. Without God we…

As soon as Israel departs Mt. Sinai things take a turn for the worst when they begin to rebel against God and reject his good gifts!

Enjoy this sample of Lesson 3, "Rebellions Against God and His Gif…

David, the man after after God's own heart, is the gold standard for Israel's kings. 

Enjoy this sample of Lesson 20, "The United Kingdom, Part 2" from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvatio…

Samuel is a breath of fresh air for Israel as probably one of the most righteous judges that ever lived during this chaotic period. Yet, more than an upright judge, Samuel is also the hinge opening u…

The period of the Judges was one of the darkest in Israel's history. Yet, despite their sinfulness, God always extended his mercy.

Enjoy this sample of Lesson 18, "Israel Under the Judges" from Dr. N…

Before Israel can march through the wilderness they need to get their camp in order. Such organization is instructive for our own spiritual lives as well!

Enjoy this sample of Lesson 2, "Departing Mt…

The Exodus doesn't conclude with the death of Moses and end of the Pentateuch. It ends when Joshua brings Israel into the Promised Land in fulfillment of God's first promise to Abraham!

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Israel has proven to be a disobedience son in the face of God's patience and mercy. Their sins at the conclusion of Numbers necessitates more laws to keep them on track. That's the reason for the boo…

As Israel begins preparation to depart Sinai and head towards the Promised Land, there is a changing of the guard that must take place between the Levites and Israel's firstborn sons. This switch is …

Before ratifying the divine covenant at Mt. Sinai, it was important to clarify the terms of the relationship that all parties would agree to uphold.

Enjoy this sample of Lesson 14, "The Covenant at M…

What was the rationale behind the 19th plague? Isn't is just a story of God's vengeance? It's a story of God's justice and mercy. 

Enjoy this sample of Lesson 13, "Passover and the Exodus" from Dr. N…

Pharaoh rejected God and his people in such a cunning manner that he clearly echoes the evil of Satan in the garden.

Enjoy this sample of Lesson 11, "Moses" from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction t…

The blatant, uninhibited favoritism that Jacob lavished upon Joseph was not appreciated by his brothers very much at all. In fact, they could only handle it in such a manner that echoes Cain's story.…

Family drama and strife continues with the next generation of the patriarchs, Esau and Jacob, even from the womb!

Enjoy this sample of Lesson 9, "The Patriarchs Isaac and Jacob" from Dr. Nick's cours…

Encountering God in the wilderness is not only the overarching theme in the Book of Numbers, but also for the Bible and our spiritual lives as well. It's because the wilderness is where we are stripp…

Abraham's faith needed to grow and mature like all of ours does. Yet, his greatest test of faith will simultaneously be Isaac's as well. Together they prefigure Calvary.

Enjoy this sample of Lesson 8…