Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies

Nov 15 2024 222 ep. 12 mins 9
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Enjoy samples of Scripture And Tradition’s growing audio library of courses with Dr. Nick Lebish, as well as short reflections and commentaries on the Bible and Catholic faith.

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Blessed Is He Whose Sin Is Forgiven (S&T Course Samples #148)

Nov 15 2024 27 mins  
 The Psalms proclaim that the man who confesses his sins is freed from guilt and truly blessed. To hold onto our sins causes us terrible suffering that affects our entire person. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 5, "Psalms 31-41," from Dr. Nick's course, "Psalms: Lift Up Your Hearts." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (an

Why Have You Forsaken Me?! (S&T Course Samples #147)

Nov 10 2024 32 mins  
Psalm 22 is one of the most famous christological prophecies in the Old Testament. Jesus quotes it from the cross intentionally to show that his passion and glorification was graphically foretold and is now fulfilled.  Enjoy this sample from Lesson 4, "Psalms 22-31," from Dr. Nick's course, "Psalms: Lift Up Your Hearts." Anyone can join our community of students and strea

To See The Face of God! (S&T Course Samples #146)

Oct 28 2024 30 mins  
Psalms 11-21 continue to develop the main themes of Psalms 1-2, which are the way of the righteous vs. the way of the wicked, and the suffering, yet righteous king who cries out to God for deliverance from his enemies. These psalms beautifully depict how we are to trust in God and praise him no matter the situation. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 3, "Psalms 11-21

The importance of Psalms 1-2 (S&T Course Samples #145)

Oct 21 2024 38 mins  
Psalms 1-2 form the introduction for the entire Psalter and are incredibly important for understanding its major themes and lessons. Indeed, Psalm 2 is so crucial that it is one of the most quoted psalms in the New Testament. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 2, "Psalms 1-10," from Dr. Nick's course, "Psalms: Lift Up Your Hearts." Anyone can join our community of students and stre

Introducing the Psalms (S&T Course Samples #144)

Oct 16 2024 29 mins  
The Psalms are arguably the most popular book of the Old Testament. Indeed, St. Thomas Aquinas says that they contain the whole of Theology within them and St. Anthanasius says they are a mirror for the soul! It's worth our time to study them! Enjoy this sample from Lesson 1, "Introducing the Psalms," from Dr. Nick's course, "Psalms: Lift Up Your Hearts." Anyone can join our c

Wrath Turns to Mercy (S&T Course Samples #143)

Sep 23 2024 30 mins  
2 Maccabees closes on a very high note with the story of how God's great mercy is poured out upon his people because of the faithful prayers of the Jewish martyrs. God's wrath turned to mercy. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 5, "Wrath Turns to Mercy (2 Mac 8-15)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Maccabees: Zealous For The Faith." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the

Hanukkah in Light of Israel's Past (S&T Course Samples #142)

Sep 16 2024 31 mins  
2 Maccabees zooms in on the story of the rededication of the Temple and the crushing Hellenistic persecution with some pretty gruesome and yet inspiring details missing in 1 Maccabees. The book opens by connecting the events of Hanukkah with past stories of Israel's temple.  Enjoy this sample from Lesson 4, "Faithful Saints and Martyrs (2 Mac 1-7)," from Dr. Nick's c

From Maccabees to Hasmoneans (S&T Course Samples #141)

Sep 06 2024 27 mins  
After the death of Judas Maccabeus, his brothers Jonathan and Simon carry the torch to further free Judea from the Greek tyranny. As they make great strides towards freedom, even forming what became known as the Hasmonean Dynasty, proverbial cracks begin to form in the foundation which will ultimately lead many argue whether or not their rule is legitimate.  Enjoy this sa

Jewish Martyrdom and Persecutions (S&T Course Samples #140)

Sep 03 2024 28 mins  
The persecutions leveled by Antiochus IV against the Jewish people lead to the courageous resistance movement under the leadership of Judas Maccabeus. For the first time in salvation history we see serious religious persecution and martyrdom of God's people. Many suffer and die willingly for the faith, but just war is also an option to defend God and country. En

Introducing the Maccabees (S&T Course Samples #139)

Aug 25 2024 21 mins  
The era of Hellenization was fierce, both in terms of the oppression against the Jews, and with respect to the zealous faith of God's people who chose to fight for God, the law, and the Temple! Enjoy this sample from Lesson 1, "Introducing the Maccabees," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Maccabees: Zealous For The Faith." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire