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 #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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Episode 35
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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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Episode 27
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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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Episode 26
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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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Episode 25
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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...
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Episode 24
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Hebrew Gospel Pearls #17 Matthew 5:6-7
Have you ever wondered what the Gospel of Matthew was like before translators and theologians got hold of it? We now have documents that answer this question! And by the way, they are written in Hebrew—the language in which Matthew wrote his go...
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Episode 17
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31:09
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...
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Episode 22
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Hebrew Gospel Pearls Episode #15 Matthew 5:4
Have you ever wondered what the Gospel of Matthew was like before translators and theologians got hold of it? We now have documents that answer this question! And by the way, they are written in Hebrew—the language in which Matthew wrote his go...
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Episode 15
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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...
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Episode 21
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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...
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Episode 20
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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 ...
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Episode 19
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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...
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Episode 18
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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...
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Episode 17
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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 ...
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Episode 16
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Prophet Pearls #15 -Bo-Jeremiah 46:13-28
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Jeremiah 46:13-28. It accompanies the Torah portion Bo (Exodus 10:1–13:16).This Haftorah continues the theme of the punishment of the nation, the Pharaoh, and the gods of E...
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Episode 15
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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...
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Episode 14
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Prophet Pearls #13 -Shemot-Isaiah 27:6-28:13; 29:22-23
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 27:6–28:13; 29:22–23. It accompanies the Torah portion Shemot (Exodus 1:1–6:1).This week’s passage contains some sharp contrasts between God’s stern chastisement of ...
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Episode 13
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Prophet Pearls #12 -Vayechi-1 Kings 2:1-12
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is 1 Kings 2:1–12. It accompanies the Torah portion Vayechi (Genesis 47:28–50:26).This passage relates some of the final words of King David. Shortly before his death he admon...
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Episode 12
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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...
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Episode 11
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Prophet Pearls #8 -Vayishlach Obadiah 1:1-21
This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Obadiah 1:1-21. It accompanies the Torah portion Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4–36:43).The book of Obadiah is a prophecy against Edom, the people descended from Esau, twin brothe...
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