Category: Ancient Culture of Israel
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▶️ From Concubine to Queen
Dr. Noreen Jacks details the preparation Esther went through to become Queen of Persia as well as her courage in interceding for the Jewish people, daring to go before the king without following court protocol. This story of Queen Esther shows us the power we are given when we follow God. 00:04:09
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▶️ Created to be Creative Session 1
Dr. Jacks explores the story of Betzalel and Oholiab, two former slaves who went from building the cities of Pharaoh to constructing a House for God in the wilderness (Ex 35:30-35). 00:27:30 ▶️ Created to be Creative Session 2
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▶️ Romance and Redemption
The account of Ruth is a story of transformation from emptiness to fullness; Ruth’s husband dies and she moves from Moab to Bethlehem with her mother-in-law Naomi to start a new life. 00:06:47
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▶️ Discovering Biblical Treasures Episode 001: Luke 10:38-42
The basic premise of these teachings is to question what the Scripture means. Then ancient Hebraic methods are applied to uncover the answer. 00:28:26
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▶️ Clothes Make the Man
Where did the expression “The Clothes Make the Man” come from? Could it be a Biblical concept? Dr. Noreen Jacks explores the topic of clothing in the Bible and its significance in ancient culture. 07:11
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What Does the Bible Say about Penalties and Rewards?
The story of Ruth has many applications to our lives today and gives us a picture of how God rewards us for following His Word. But if there are rewards, are there penalties God places on us? 00:03:58
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What Does the Bible Say about the Knowledge of Good and Evil?
Many of us know the story about the tree of knowledge of good and evil, but what does it represent and why was it so dangerous to eat its fruit? 00:05:17
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What Was Leprosy in Bible Times
The skin disease leprosy referred to in the Bible is not the same disease as it was known today. Leprosy was a highly contagious ailment and those stricken with it were forced to become outcasts of society. Was there a way to become clean from this seemingly unclean condition and what can we learn from…
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The Revolutionary Nature of Biblical Discipline Session 2
Dr. Davis suggests that both the liberal and conservative approaches to discipline are contrary to the Bible. 00:27:43
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The Revolutionary Nature of Biblical Discipline Session 3
Dr. Davis suggests that both the liberal and conservative approaches to discipline are contrary to the Bible. 00:28:35