Biblical Foundations Academy International Podcast with Keith Johnson
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161 episodes
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...
Prophet Pearls #46 -Eikev-Isaiah 49:14-51:3
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 49:14–51:3. It accompanies the Torah portion Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25).In this passage the prophet Isaiah gives reassurance of God’s unfailing love. To a person...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Prophet Pearls #33 -Bechukotai-Jeremiah 16:19-17:14
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Jeremiah 16:19–17:14. It accompanies the Torah portion Bechukotai (Leviticus 26:3–27:34).This week’s reading speaks of the futility of false gods, religious lies, and trust...
Prophet Pearls #32 -Behar-Jeremiah 32:6-27
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Jeremiah 32:6–27. It accompanies the Torah portion Behar (Leviticus 25:1–26:2).The context of this passage is the impending destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. It ...
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...
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–...
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).
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).
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...
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...
Prophet Pearls #24 -Vayikra-Isaiah 43:21-44:23
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 43:21–44:23. It accompanies the Torah portion Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1–5:26).In this Haftorah the prophet castigates Israel for its idolatry and unfaithfulness, at the...
Prophet Pearls #22-23 -Vayakhel-Pekudei-1 Kings 7:40-8:21
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—combines two passages and covers 1 Kings 7:40–8:21. These Prophet readings accompany the Torah portions Vayakhel (Exodus 35:1–38:20) and Pekudei (Exodus 38:21–40:38).This Haft...
Prophet Pearls #21 -Ki Tisa-1 Kings 18:1-39
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is 1 Kings 18:1–39. It accompanies the Torah portion Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11–34:35).The Torah reading relates the famous incident of the golden calf. This Haftorah deals with Is...
Prophet Pearls #20 -Tetzaveh-Ezekiel 43:10-27
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Ezekiel 43:10–27. It accompanies the Torah portion Tetzaveh (Exodus 27:20–30:10).The context of this passage is the future restored temple in Jerusalem, giving instructions...
Prophet Pearls #19 -Terumah-1 Kings 5:26-6:13 (5:12-6:13 in English bibles)
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is 1 Kings 5:26–6:13 (5:12–6:13 in English). It accompanies the Torah portion Terumah (Exodus 25:1–27:19).This Haftorah provides an overview of King Solomon’s construction of ...
Prophet Pearls #18 -Mishpatim, Jeremiah 34:8-22; 33:25-26
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Jeremiah 34:8–22; 33:25–26. It accompanies the Torah portion Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1–24:18).Jeremiah announces God’s impending punishment on the kingdom of Judah as a result...
Prophet Pearls #17 -Yitro Isaiah 6:1-7:6; 9:5-6
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 6:1–7:6; 9:5–6. It accompanies the Torah portion Yitro (Exodus 18:1–20:23).This passage records Isaiah’s calling and commission as a prophet, which begins with a dra...
