“Let Every Thing That Hath Breath Praise the Lord” Music permeates our lives in addition to playing a central role in our worship. This lesson explores the “hymn book” of ancient Israel as well as music more broadly. This portion also explores gratitude, a central theme of the Psalms and principle of the gospel. This… Continue Reading

“Let Every Thing That Hath Breath Praise the Lord” Music permeates our lives in addition to playing a central role in our worship. This lesson explores the “hymn book” of ancient Israel as well as music more broadly. This portion also explores gratitude, a central theme of the Psalms and principle of the gospel. This… Continue Reading

“Create in Me a Clean Heart” In intimate, tragic detail these passages present the story of David’s greatest mistakes. This most fully described character provides opportunity to engage with difficult but unavoidably important topics. This section includes: David and Bathsheba in historical context A return to the topics of sexuality, consent, rape culture Rape of… Continue Reading

“Create in Me a Clean Heart” In intimate, tragic detail these passages present the story of David’s greatest mistakes. This most fully described character provides opportunity to engage with difficult but unavoidably important topics. This section includes: Careful reading of the assigned chapters Modesty Sexuality and consent Sexual transgression Repentance Recurring Donation: $5   $10   $25 … Continue Reading

“The Lord Be Between Thee and Me For Ever” The story of the faithful friendship between Jonathan and David, destined political opponents who instead became dear friends, is a masterpiece of storytelling. Once again, these powerful examples rest on historical realities far more complex and even troubling. This portion of the episode discusses: II. Scholarship… Continue Reading

“The Lord Be Between Thee and Me For Ever” The story of the faithful friendship between Jonathan and David, destined political opponents who instead became dear friends, is a masterpiece of storytelling. Once again, these powerful examples rest on historical realities far more complex and even troubling. This portion of the episode discusses: What these… Continue Reading

“The Lord Looketh on the Heart” King David proves arguably the most complex and relatable character in the entire Bible. Stories of his life are tragically well told, and paint over a history even darker and more complex, if such a thing is possible. This episode covers David’s selection as future king, battle with Goliath,… Continue Reading

“The Lord Looketh on the Heart” King David proves arguably the most complex and relatable character in the entire Bible. Stories of his life are tragically well told, and paint over a history even darker and more complex, if such a thing is possible. This episode covers David’s selection as future king, battle with Goliath,… Continue Reading

God Will Honor Those Who Honor Him What does it mean that God will honor us? What does it mean to honor God? This section touches on Samuel in historical context, contributes a thoughtful correction to consider from last episode, and parses out the purpose according to the lesson manual. Recurring Donation: $5   $10   $25 … Continue Reading

God Will Honor Those Who Honor Him What does it mean that God will honor us? What does it mean to honor God? This episode explores these questions in the context of the story of Samuel, as well as the important question of how we can balance our needs with those of others. Recurring Donation:… Continue Reading