Turning the Gem

Season 2 Episode 9 - Signposts and a Shared Vision

In our final episode, we discuss the tabernacle and the institution of the priesthood. Though these insstitutions are far from perfect, they still serve to bring the Israelites closer to their greater potential Relevant Scripture [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2034-40&version=NIV]

Season 2 Episode 7 - At the Foot of the Mountain

In this episode we discuss Israel's arrival at Mount Sinai. We explore the interesting details of God's call to the Israelite's to come up the mountain, and the people's reluctance to comply. Relevant Scripture [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2019-32&version=NIV]

Season 2 Episode 6 - The Tests of the Desert

This episode, Daniel leads us in an exploration of the Isrealites time in the desert and the ways they are tested and led to be more like God's chosen people. Relevant Scripture [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2016-18&version=NIV] Bema Podcast | 21: With All Your Soul and "Very" [https://share.fireside.fm/episode/7HMQ5AvZ+L-MWCLdx] The Queen You Thought You Knew | Rabbi David Fohrman [https://g.co/kgs/zvL4Aph]

Season 2 Episode 5 - Through Death is New Life

In this episode, Kristian and Daniel dive into the symbolism in the story of the Crossing of the Reed Sea. We discuss the biblical perspective on death and life and the way those themes are weaved through all of scripture. Relevant Scripture [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2014&version=NIV] Exodus | A Parsha Companion [https://shop.alephbeta.org/products/exodus-a-parsha-companion] Midrash: Reading the Bible with Question Marks [https://paracletepress.com/products/midrash]

Season 2 Episode 4 - The Passover

Today we discuss the millenias old tradition of Passover and the story that started it. Daniel takes us through the major parts of a Passover Seder and we explore the wisdom that fills it Relevant Scripture [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2011-14&version=NIV]