Biblical Foundations Academy International Podcast with Keith Johnson
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161 episodes
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...
Prophet Pearls #16 -Beshalach-Judges 4:4-5:31
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Judges 4:4–5:31. It accompanies the Torah portion Beshalach (Exodus 13:17–17:16).This week’s passage relates the history of the prophetess Deborah, who rallied a coalition ...
Prophet Pearls #14 -Vaeria-Ezekiel 28:25-29:21
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Ezekiel 28:25–29:21. It accompanies the Torah portion Va’era’ (Exodus 6:2–9:35).Echoing the theme of the Torah portion, this passage speaks of the punishment of Egypt, this...
Prophet Pearls #11 -Vayigash Ezekiel 37:15-28
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Ezekiel 37:15–28. It accompanies the Torah portion Vayigash (Genesis 44:18–47:27).Relating a vision from God, the prophet Ezekiel foretells how the scattered peoples of Isr...
Prophet Pearls #10 -Miketz 1 Kings 3:15-4:1
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is 1 Kings 3:15–4:1. It accompanies the Torah portion Mikeitz (Genesis 41:1–44:17).In this passage we read a famous example of the God-given wisdom of King Solomon. The king’s...
Prophet Pearls #9 -Vayeshev Amos 2:6-3:8
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Amos 2:6–3:8. It accompanies the Torah portion Vayeishev (Genesis 37:1–40:23).This passage addresses some of the sins of the kingdom of Israel, where social, moral, and rel...
Prophet Pearls #7 -Vayeitzei Hosea 12:12-14:9
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Hosea 12:12-14:9 [12:13–14:10]. It accompanies the Torah portion Vayetzei (Genesis 28:10–32:3).In this passage God describes His displeasure with those who are unfaithful t...
Prophet Pearls #5 -Chayei Sarah 1 Kings 1:1-31
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is 1 Kings 1:1-31. It accompanies the Torah portion Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1–25:18).With Israel’s King David on his deathbed, the king’s eldest living son Adonijah devised a...
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...
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...
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...
