Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of The Bible You Thought You Knew.

Today, I'll be tackling another Bible story.

The tale starts with Jesus on his way to Galilee with his disciples. At lunchtime, he stops in Samaritan territory.

The disciples traveling with him go to town to buy food while Jesus takes a break near a well.

Suddenly, a Samaritan woman comes to the well where Jesus is resting. 

When he sees her, he asks her for water. 

What happens after? And how does the story end?

Tune in now to find out!

Key points discussed

How the story begins (00:42)

Jesus rests at a well (02:56)

An awkward situation (04:53)

The Samaritan's interest is piqued (08:49)

A sudden change of subject (10:06)

A debate between Jews and Samaritans (13:11)

The disciples return (15:58)

Additional resources

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Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of The Bible You Thought You Knew.

In today's podcast, I'll be telling and analyzing the story of Nicodemus’ conversation with Jesus.

Not many know this tale, but it is as interesting and as riveting as any of the Bible's more famous ones.

The story starts with Nicodemus, a ruler in Israel, going to Jesus at night. He wanted answers to his questions about the signs performed by him.

What was Jesus' answer?

Tune in now to find out.

Key points discussed

How the story begins (01:34)

“He came by night…” (03:08)

Jesus' answer (07:35)

Nicodemus doesn't believe (11:25)

Jesus invokes scripture again (16:08)

Additional resources

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Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of The Bible You Thought You Knew!

Today's episode is not a usual one. I won't be recounting a popular Bible tale or analyzing an infamous character.

Instead, I'll be answering your most burning questions.

Yes, it's time for another Q&A!!

I hope you're excited, because many of you have been sending me questions and I've decided it's high time we discussed some of them.

Today, I'll be answering two questions from you: "Was Israel monotheistic?" and "Is the God of the Old Testament the same as the God of the New Testament?"

Ready to hear the answers?

Let's dive in!

Key points discussed

It's Q&A time! (00:47)

Was Israel monotheistic? (00:56)

Is the God of the Old Testament the same as the God of the New Testament? (09:47)

Additional resources

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Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of The Bible You Thought You Knew!

Today's story is not as famous as the one I discussed in the last few episodes. However, it is just as thrilling, and just as interesting.

This week’s tale is about King Ahab and Queen Jezebel's scheme to rob Naboth's vineyard.

The story starts with the royals eyeing Naboth's vineyard. King Ahab tries to buy it from him, but Naboth refuses. 

However, Queen Jezebel does not accept Naboth's rebuff. In fact, she decides she'll just confiscate his land and have him executed for a false crime.

And she does just that.

What are the consequences of her act?

Find out the answer in today's episode of The Bible You Thought You Knew!

Key points discussed

An interesting cast of characters (00:50)

How the story starts (01:18)

The queen gets to work (05:20)

God speaks to Elijah (08:53)

God's judgment (10:52)

Ahab is remorseful (14:23)

Additional resources

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Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of The Bible You Thought You Knew.

In today's episode, we continue where we left off last week.

If you remember well — and if you haven't listened to last week's episode, I invite you to do so —, last week's episode was about the story of Moses and the burning bush.

Moses is in Hebron when he encounters a burning bush that doesn't seem to be consumed by the fire.

God speaks to him through the bush, telling Moses about his plans to rescue the people of Israel and of Moses' role in all of it.

Moses doesn't want the responsibility, and starts making excuse after excuse, angering God.

What happens after God disregards all of Moses’ excuses?

I discuss just that in today’s episode, so tune in now to find out!

Are you ready?

Let's dive in!

Key points discussed

Picking up from last week's episode (00:43)

Moses' fourth excuse (01:34)

Moses returns to Egypt (04:41)

Something bizarre happens (10:47)

God spares Moses (14:06)

Moses performs miracles (15:59)

Let's analyze the story (17:18)

Additional resources

Do you have a question about the Bible or a topic you’d like to know more about? 

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Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of The Bible You Thought You Knew!

In last week's episode, I discussed and analyzed the story of Moses, the Israelites, and the golden calf.

Though one of the most famous tales in the Bible, it isn't as famous as the one I'll be talking about today: Moses and the burning bush.

For those of you not familiar with the famous event, here's a quick summary:

While in Hebron, Moses encounters a bush that is burning but not being consumed. God speaks to Moses from the bush and lets him know of his plans to rescue the Israelites from Egyptian bondage, and explains how Moses is part of the plan. 

What happens after?

Let's find out together!

Key points discussed

The story begins (01:15)

An angel suddenly appears! (03:26)

God's plan for the Israelites (07:51)

Excuse after excuse (11:19)

God gets into the specifics (14:33)

Moses is still not persuaded (18:00)

A quick summary (21:35)

Additional resources

Do you have a question about the Bible or a topic you’d like to know more about? 

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Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of The Bible You Thought You Knew!

As always, today, I'll be discussing a story from the Bible.

Like the tales I've talked about before, this one is not as straightforward as you might think. It's full of hidden meanings, and that's exactly what I'll be diving into.

So, what's today's story about?

Well, none other than Israel, Moses, and the golden calf.

Many already know it: Moses goes to the top of a mountain to converse with the Lord, the Israelites left behind start becoming anxious about having no access to God, and thus, build a golden calf, which they equate with Him.

What happens after that? And what is the meaning of this story?

Tune in now to find out!

Key points discussed

Let's talk about Moses (00:48)

God is angry (05:33)

Moses challenges God (07:36)

Moses goes down to the people of Israel (10:39)

Moses' judgment (15:04)

Moses returns to the mountain (16:39)

Let's analyze the story (18:23)

Additional resources

Do you have a question about the Bible or a topic you’d like to know more about? 

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Hello everyone, and welcome back to another episode of The Bible You Thought You Knew!

Last week we continued with Samson's saga. So far we have observed an ostensive Israelite hero virtually devoid of any redeeming moral qualities. 

Even his communication with God is dubious. Yet that same God has used Samson to punish the Philistines for their domination of Israel. 

In this week's podcast, I will conclude the Samson story.  If we think this final chapter of Samson's story will eventually result in a man who finally gets his act together - we are setting ourselves up for disappointment. 

Samson's new girlfriend Delilah is being bribed by Philistine men who want to find out the source of his strength.

In a Monty Python-esque series of scenes, he keeps telling Delilah lies about what makes him strong. Things go awry for Samson when he tells her the truth.

Captured, blinded, and enslaved by the Philistines, a humiliated Samson plans his revenge, which will have fatal consequences for his captors and himself.

Samson will indeed be the instrument through which God devastates the Philistines. But this final episode underscores the comic tragedy that defines this notorious, biblical anti-hero. 

Let's dive in!

Key points discussed

The final chapter of Samson's saga (00:46)

Samson's exploits in Gaza and a bold escape (2:20)

Samson meets Delilah (05:35)

Delilah's betrayal (07:04)

Samson finally reveals his secret (15:20)

What happened after the Philistines capture Samson (17:14)

Samson ends it all in a comic tragedy (20:49)

Lessons from Samson's story (25:05)

Additional resources

Do you have a question about the Bible or a topic you'd like to know more about? 

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I'd be honored to hear your thoughts and answer your questions in my next Q&A episode!

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