Biblical Foundations Academy International Podcast with Keith Johnson
Keith is an author, international speaker, and founder of Biblical Foundations Academy International. He has been involved in a wide variety of ministries, including being a Methodist pastor, a professional sports team chaplain, a television and radio host, and a tour leader in Israel. Keith holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota, a master’s degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Illinois, and has completed an intensive Hebrew language course at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. But most of all, Keith loves our heavenly Father and His children—that’s you!
Episodes
161 episodes
Prophet Pearls #53 -Haazinu-2 Samuel 22:1-51
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is 2 Samuel 22:1–51. It accompanies the Torah portion Ha’azinu (Deuteronomy 32:1–52).This passage is King David’s lengthy song or psalm of praise to God for saving him from al...
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Episode 53
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Prophet Pearls #52 -Vayeilech-Isaiah 55:6-56:8
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 55:6–56:8. It accompanies the Torah portion Vayeilech (Deuteronomy 31:1–30).This week’s passage begins with a remarkable affirmation of God’s readiness to forgive re...
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Episode 52
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Prophet Pearls #51 -Nitzavim-Isaiah 61:10-63:9
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 61:10–63:9. It accompanies the Torah portion Nitzavim (Deuteronomy 29:9–30:20).In this passage Isaiah proclaims that God will make righteousness spring up in the pre...
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Episode 51
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Prophet Pearls #50 -Ki Tavo-Isaiah 54:11-55:5
This week’s Prophets portion is a repeat of an earlier portion. The portion for Noach covering Isaiah 54:1-55:5 is read a second time on two subsequent Sabbaths: Isaiah 54:11-55:5 for the portion of Re’eh and Isaiah 54:1-10 for the portion of K...
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Episode 50
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Prophet Pearls #2 -Noach
This is the second Prophet section of what is traditionally called the Haftorah reading that accompanies the Torah portion of Noach (Genesis 6:1–6:8). This weeks reading is Isaiah 54:1-55:5 .In this passage God draws on the imager...
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Prophet Pearls #48 -Shoftim-Isaiah 51:12-52:12
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 51:12–52:12. It accompanies the Torah portion Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18–21:9).In this passage God encourages His people not to fear, despite the threats of their en...
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Episode 48
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Prophet Pearls #47 - Re'eh (repeat) Isaiah 54:11-55:5
This week's Prophets portion is a repeat of an earlier portion. The portion for Noach covering Isaiah 54:1-55:5 is read a second time on two subsequent Sabbaths: Isaiah 54:11-55:5 for the portion of Re'eh and Isaiah 54:1-10 for the portion of K...
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Episode 47
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Prophet Pearls #45 -Vaetchanan-Isaiah 40:1-26
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 40:1–26. It accompanies the Torah portion Vaetchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11).In this Haftorah Isaiah conveys powerful promises of God’s restored blessings and presen...
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Episode 45
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Prophet Pearls #44 -Devarim-Isaiah 1:1-27.
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 1:1–27. It accompanies the Torah portion Devarim (Deuteronomy 1:1–3:22).This opening passage from the book of Isaiah catalogs many of God’s complaints against Judah...
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Episode 44
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Prophet Pearls #43 -Masei-Jeremiah 1:1-2:28 and 3:4
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—combines two passages and covers Jeremiah 1:1–2:28 and 3:4. These Prophet readings accompany the Torah portions Matot (Numbers 30:2–32:42) and Masei (Numbers 33:1–36:13).These...
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Episode 43
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Prophet Pearls #42-Matot- Jeremiah 1:1–2:28
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—combines two passages and covers Jeremiah 1:1–2:28 and 3:4. These Prophet readings accompany the Torah portions Matot (Numbers 30:2–32:42) and Masei (Numbers 33:1–36:13).These...
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Episode 42
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Prophet Pearls #41 -Pinchas- 1 Kings 18:46-19:21
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is 1 Kings 18:46–19:21. It accompanies the Torah portion Pinchas (Numbers 25:10–30:1).This week’s Haftorah deals with the aftermath of the prophet Elijah’s epic defeat of the ...
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Prophet Pearls #40 -Balak-Micah 5:6-6:8 (5:7-6:8 in English)
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Micah 5:6–6:8 (5:7–6:8 in English versions). It accompanies the Torah portion Balak (Numbers 22:2–25:9).This passage begins with a prophecy about Israel’s restoration and t...
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Episode 40
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Prophet Pearls #39 -Chukat- Judges 11:1-33
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Judges 11:1–33. It accompanies the Torah portion Chukat (Numbers 19:1–22:1).This Haftorah is the story of Jephthah, a renegade warrior who is recruited to defend a portion ...
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Episode 39
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Prophet Pearls-Korach #38 -1 Samuel 11:14-12:22
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is 1 Samuel 11:14–12:22. It accompanies the Torah portion Korach (Numbers 16:1–18:32).This week’s Haftorah begins with the coronation of Saul, the first king of Israel. During...
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Episode 38
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Prophet Pearls #37 -Sh'lach-Joshua 2:1-24
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Joshua 2:1–24. It accompanies the Torah portion Sh’lach (Numbers 13:1–15:41).This Haftorah relates the story of the two spies who go to Jericho in advance of Israel’s entra...
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Episode 37
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Prophet Pearls #36 -Beha’alotcha-Zechariah 2:14-4:7
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Zechariah 2:14–4:7. It accompanies the Torah portion Beha’alotcha (Numbers 8:1–12:16).This Haftorah speaks of a time when God will again dwell among His people in Jerusalem...
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Episode 36
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Prophet Pearls #35 -Nasso-Judges 13:2-25
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Judges 13:2–25. It accompanies the Torah portion Nasso (Numbers 4:21–7:89).This Haftorah begins the famous story of Samson. After 40 years of Philistine oppression, God pro...
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Prophet Pearls #34 -Bemidbar-Hosea 2:1-22 (1:10-2:20 in English)
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Hosea 2:1–22 (1:10–2:20 in English). It accompanies the Torah portion Bemidbar (Numbers 1:1–4:20).The reading for this week is a blend of warnings of severe punishment and ...
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Episode 34
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Prophet Pearls #31 -Emor-Ezekiel 44:15–31
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Ezekiel 44:15–31. It accompanies the Torah portion Emor (Leviticus 21:1–24:23). This Haftorah looks forward to the restoration of a faithful priesthood, whose principal responsibi...
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Episode 31
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Prophet Pearls #29 -Achrei Mot and #30 Kedoshim Ezekiel 22: 1–19 and Amos 9:7–15
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—combines two passages and covers Ezekiel 22: 1–19 and Amos 9:7–15. These Prophet readings accompany the Torah portions Achrei Mot (Leviticus 16:1–18:30) and Kedoshim (Leviticus 19:1–...
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Episode 29
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Prophet Pearls #27-Tazria -2 Kings 4:42-5:19
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—combines two passages and covers 2 Kings 4:42–5:19 and 7:3–20. These Prophet readings accompany the Torah portions Tazria (Leviticus 12:1–13:59) and Metzora (Leviticus 14:1–15:33).
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Prophet Pearls #28 -Metzora-2 Kings 7:3-20
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—combines two passages and covers 2 Kings 4:42–5:19 and 7:3–20. These Prophet readings accompany the Torah portions Tazria (Leviticus 12:1–13:59) and Metzora (Leviticus 14:1–15:33).
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Episode 28
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Prophet Pearls #26 -Shemini- 2 Samuel 6:1-7:17
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is 2 Samuel 6:1–7:17. It accompanies the Torah portion Shemini (Leviticus 9:1–11:47).This passage relates the story of moving the Ark of God to the City of David. David wanted...
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Prophet Pearls #25 -Tzav-Jeremiah 7:21-8:3 and 9:22-23
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Jeremiah 7:21–8:3 and 9:22–23. It accompanies the Torah portion Tzav (Leviticus 6:1–8:36).This Haftorah contains Jeremiah’s scathing rebuke of the nation of Judah for its d...
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