The Context and Color of the Bible

It's time to get into the nitty gritty food laws. Actually we leave those for you to read and discuss the teachings and implications behind the food laws. There is actually a lot we can learn from these laws and how they help Israel be set apart. Our website - www.thecontextandcolorofthebible.comWe are on Facebook - The Context and Color of the Bible | FacebookWe are on Instag

In Exodus 28 and 29 God told Moses to consecrate the priests. It's time to see that in action. Leviticus 8 is about Moses consecrating the priests. Chapter 9 then marks the first time the priests do their job and God shows His pleasure. It's immediately followed by two of Aaron's son disobeying God and the consequences that follow. Our website - www.thecontextandcolo

Veronica and Erika are continuing the discussion on "offerings" as they look at the next three described in Leviticus 3-5. They also touch on how chapters 6 and 7 cover the same material but from the priests' perspective. If you want the handout that Veronica referenced in the first two podcasts, then head to our website. Under the "podcast" tab is a clicka

When you think of sacrifice, what do you think? When you hear the word offering, what do you think? What is Hebrew word for offering (and offers)? It's the words korban and karav. Both words meaning "to come near or draw near." Veronica helps us understand how those two words help us understand Leviticus 1 and 2. If you want the handout that Veronica referenced in th

Veronica is adding to the foundation of Leviticus. Using Mary Douglas' book "Leviticus as Literature" she shows how God created separations between animals, people and things. This separation helps us understand Leviticus a little more. Leviticus is a book about the common and uncommon, the pure and the impure. It's important to understand those distinctions and

It's time to understand the book of Leviticus. The best way to see the structure of the book is to compare it the Tabernacle. Veronica lays the foundation of Leviticus in this episode and tells us what is to come as we study the book together. Veronica refers to Mary Douglas' book "Leviticus as Literature" published by Oxford University Press and Douglas has her

If you were to study the Bible with us, here's somethings we'd want you to know. Or looking at it another way, here's some thoughts to keep in mind as you begin studying the Bible in it's context and culture that will add color to your Bible.Our website - www.thecontextandcolorofthebible.comWe are on Facebook - The Context and Color of the Bible | FacebookWe are

What does loving kindness mean? What does mercy mean? What about compassion? Do you know that in Hebrew these are all the same word? It's the word chesed (or hesed). Translating chesed into English isn't easy. There isn't one word that captures the meaning. On the podcast, Erika tells two stories that better define and illustrate the meaning of chesed. This is a word

The Shema was and is importance in Jesus day and today. Veronica helps explain why it was important and shows how it can help us today.Our website - www.thecontextandcolorofthebible.comWe are on Facebook - The Context and Color of the Bible | FacebookWe are on Instagram - @contextandcolorofthebibleWe are on YouTube - The Context and Color of the Bible - YouTubeWe are on Pinterest -

How important is food to God? Was eating a meal together just a thing people do to stop hunger? Or is there more going on than just consuming calories? On the episode today we will answer those questions and more. Our website - www.thecontextandcolorofthebible.comWe are on Facebook - The Context and Color of the Bible | FacebookWe are on Instagram - @contextandcolorofthebibleWe are