Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies

Recently redeemed from Egypt, Israel sadly shows signs of doubt and rebellion as they begin their journey to Mt. Sinai.

Enjoy this sample of Lesson 6, "The Journey to Mt. Sinai" from Dr. Nick's cours…

What was the rationale behind the 10th plague? Was God a murderer to kill all the firstborn sons of Egypt or was it just?

Enjoy this sample of Lesson 5, "Salvation Through Blood and Water" from Dr. N…

In the first "face off" between Moses and Pharaoh we find important themes that underscore the entire conflict of the plagues.

Enjoy this sample of Lesson 4, "War with Egypt: The Plagues" from Dr. Ni…

Why does Moses take off his sandals when approaching the burning bush? It's not because they're dirty!

Enjoy this sample of Lesson 3, "The Call of Moses" from Dr. Nick's course, "Exodus: From Slavery…

The Call of Abraham is directly related to the story of the Tower of Babel. Enjoy this short reflection and be sure to become a member student at our website to access the whole 14 part course on Gen…

Genesis 12:1-3 is the key to understanding the rest of Salvation History and the entire plot of Scripture. Enjoy this short reflection and be sure to become a member student at our website to access …

When God commanded Abraham to leave all that he had and go to the land, Abraham obeyed but not perfectly. Let's see how. Enjoy this short reflection and be sure to become a member student at our webs…

The Bible said Pharaoh dealt shrewdly with Israel to oppress them. What was his plan and what does that echo? 

Enjoy this sample of Lesson 2, "The Birth and Upbringing of Moses" from Dr. Nick's cours…

When God told Abram to go outside and count the stars as a sign of the multitude of his descendants, there is a little detail that most people miss. Enjoy this short reflection and be sure to become …

The Exodus is the quintessential and paradigmatic story of God's redemption of his people in the Bible, not just in the Old Testament but in the New Testament as well! 

Enjoy this sample of Lesson 1,…

St. Augustine makes a powerful statement on what congregation is the true Church. Enjoy this short reflection on a brief quote from a Church Father to demonstrate that the life, beliefs, and worship …

Melchizedek is a mysterious figure in the book of Genesis with only a couple verses dedicated to his story. Yet, he is one of the most important figures in Salvation History. Who is he? Enjoy this sh…

The center of the entire flood narrative is Gen 8:1 when it says that God "remembered" Noah. Did God forget about Noah? No, there is something more happening! Enjoy this short reflection and be sure …

Jesus himself says that not everyone who says "Lord, Lord" will enter the Kingdom of Heaven but only those who obey the Father. As a non-Catholic I believed faith alone mattered, but clearly it's fai…

St. Clement says that Baptism is the means of divine adoption. Thus, without Baptism we remain exiled from God the Father. Enjoy this short reflection on a brief quote from a Church Father to demonst…

Origen's quote on the Eucharist reveals that the Early Church's view on the Eucharist was that it was true spiritual food indeed! This is a new series for my social media channels in which I provide …

What does it mean that Adam and Eve were naked and ashamed? There is much more going on here than mere physical nakedness! Enjoy this short reflection and be sure to become a member student at our we…

After St. Peter preaches his first sermon after Pentecost, his listeners are "cut to the heart" and they want to know how to be saved. Peter didn't tell them to just believe in Jesus, but to also be …

St. Cyril's quote on the Eucharist reveals that the Early Church's view on the Eucharist was anything but symbolic! This is a new series for my social media channels in which I provide a super brief …

Everyone knows Jesus is the fulfillment of the Passover Lamb, but Exodus 12 tells us that we must eat the lamb. This passage taught me that the Eucharist is the fulfillment of this typological sacrif…