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The Context and Color of the Bible
Veronica and Erika are sisters who love to teach the Bible and share what they are learning. They’ve discovered that by putting Scripture back into its culture and context, it adds color to the black and white pages of the text. They want to help you dig deeper into the Word.
Episodes
252 episodes
#255 - Closing the Neb Arc in Daniel 4 with Bryan VanHaitsma
From the start of the chapter, it sounds like King Nebuchadnezzar is praising God. He then starts to tell why he is praising God. This is later in his life and his third encounter with God. Join us as we break down this ...
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#254 - Adding Details to Daniel 3 with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego
We've been taught this chapter is all about Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego but is it really? Bryan brings a new viewpoint to this chapter as he focuses on the character that is mentioned the most - King Nebuchadnezzar. In chap...
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#253 - Beginning the Nebuchadnezzar Arc and Daniel 2
Daniel interprets the king's dream and it sounds like King Nebuchadnezzar praising the one True God. But is he sincere in that praise? What lessons can we learn from the dream? Bryan also gives us an outline for t...
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#252 - Let's Watch How Daniel Handles an Angry King - Daniel 2:14-35
The king was angry and issued death to his dream team and those in the "dream team academy." When Daniel heard this decree, he stepped in to see if he could help. Bryan points out the qualities in Daniel that we started seeing...
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#251 - Dreaming King Summons His Dream Team - Daniel 2:1-11
What does a pagan king do when he has a dream that robs him of his sleep? He summons his dream team. In this episode Bryan explains who makes up the dream team and how they work together in their pagan culture to make sure all the b...
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#250 - Unpacking the Lessons from Daniel 1
So many powerful lessons in these verses! Bryan brings out the lessons we can learn from Daniel and his friends choosing to set themselves apart through their food. By looking beyond the surface of these verses, we can start ...
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#249 - Understanding Daniel and His Resolve Regarding the Food
We all know the story when Daniel and his friends reject the king's food. But do you understand what was going on before that? Have you thought about what life would have been like to be taken captive and thrown in with so many othe...
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#248 - Laying a Foundation for the Book of Daniel
Bryan VanHaitsma is back in the studio and in true Bryan fashion he starts with the history lesson. Most of us quickly skim over verses 1 and 2, but not Bryan. He describes what was happening before the third year of King Jeho...
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#247 - Bryan VanHaitsma and his Matthew 18 Connections to Esther
We tried something new in this podcast. Bryan popped into "the studio" randomly to share some thoughts he had while he was studying and reviewing the parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18. Because of the dollar amo...
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#246 - Is this the End of the Nation who Did What was Right in Their Own Eyes? - Judges 21
Parental Warning - Because we are following the text, there are horrific details Erika talks about in this episode.We've come to the end of Judges. The people have become like the nations around them (the author even lets us know t...
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#245 - Uniting Against...the Enemy??? in Judges 20
The Levite in chapter 20 summons all of Israel, and they respond. His words lead them to rise against their own kin. But where is God in this story? What was His will for them? Was this truly the best way to address the grievous wrong don...
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#244 - The Graphic story of Another Levite and His Concubine in Judges 19
This chapter in Scripture is not suitable for young children so listen without young ears around.Judges 19 presents a challenging and deeply troubling narrative. Erika guides us through this chapter, shedding light on how events unfold t...
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#243 - Connecting the Tribe of Dan and Micah and the Levite in Judges 18
Samson did what was right in his own eyes.Now we will watch as the tribe of Dan does what is right in their own eyes. When you read this chapter, it's easy to think they are doing what God wants because we see and read about...
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#242 - The Judges Are Done But Now What - Judges 17
We've finished judging the judges, but the story is not over. It's time to start to wrap up the book by looking at the people and the Levites. Remember this chapter links back to Judges 2. Erika explains what is going on in this ch...
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#241 - It's Time for Samson and Delilah's Story
In this episode we uncover the intricate dynamics between a mighty man brought low by his own vulnerabilities (WOMEN) and a cunning woman whose name echoes through history as a symbol of deceit. Children's Bibles would have you beli...
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#240 - Samson and the Philistines - Revenge and Retaliation - Judges 15
Revenge and retaliation would be a good title for Samson's encounters with the Philistines. Upon learning his marriage is over, Samson seeks revenge. When the Philistines see Samson's revenge, they retaliate. Finally, the trib...
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#239 - Samson a Man Who Lives By "What is Good in His Eyes" - Judges 14
Samson - a man with muscles, long hair, and BRAINS. As Erika unpacks Judges 14, we watch Samson "go down." Not only does he go down in altitude, but also in character and choices. Samson is supposed to save his pe...
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#238 - The Beginning of Samson's Life - Judges 13
It's time for our last judge. Samson is a known for his strength and long hair, but what can we learn from his birth story?Samson's parents were visited by an angel before he was born. His mom probably handled the situation b...
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#237 - Jephthah's Final Story and 3 Minor Judges
Join us as we explore the dramatic conflict between Jephthah, judge of Israel, and the men of Ephraim, who have been key players in all our stories so far. Erika compares Jephthah's interactions with Ephraim to Gideon's interactions with them.&...
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#236 - Jephthah - Chosen by God or Used by God - Judges 11
As we continue our descent in the cycle of the judges, things start to feel very shaky. Was Jephthah chosen by God or did God use him because that's who the people picked? Jephthah brought about an incredible victory for the ...
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#235 - Taking a Breath with Two Minor Judges with Judges 10
Time for a deep breath while we look at two minor judges. We can all wonder what the days were like during these judges because we hardly get any information. Reading about two minor judges signals to us it's time for step dow...
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#234 - Judging the Fruit of Gideon's Life
Before we can completely wrap up Gideon's story, we are going to look at the actions of his son Abimelek. Abimelek isn't a judge but the way he conducts himself shows us how Gideon's sins were passed down to his children. ...
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#233 - The End of Gideon But His Story isn't Done
Gideon has won a massive victory but what happens afterwards? How does he lead the people? Gideon started out his story hiding in winepress, but where does his story end? (Spoiler alert - he's no longer hiding.) Does the end o...
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