Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker
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The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State, lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin, and a ministry coach to churches and schools. Dr. Becker is currently the executive vice president of Time of Grace Ministry.
The mission of Time of Grace is to point people to what matters most: Jesus. Using a variety of media (television, radio, podcasts, print publications, and digital), Time of Grace teaches tough topics in an approachable and relatable way, accessible in multiple languages, making the Bible clear and understandable for those who need encouragement in their walks of faith and for those who don’t yet know Jesus at all.
Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State, lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin, and a ministry coach to churches and schools. Dr. Becker is currently the executive vice president of Time of Grace Ministry.
The mission of Time of Grace is to point people to what matters most: Jesus. Using a variety of media (television, radio, podcasts, print publications, and digital), Time of Grace teaches tough topics in an approachable and relatable way, accessible in multiple languages, making the Bible clear and understandable for those who need encouragement in their walks of faith and for those who don’t yet know Jesus at all.
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Did you know that in the Hebrew Old Testament Bible, the book of Psalms was called "Songs of Praise"?In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker examines the occurrences of "stones" and "rocks" and their significance in Israel's songbook.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
Did you know that the Lord God only approved of two kinds of altars?In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker examines the natural altars on which sacrifices were made to the one, true God in the Old Testament.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
Here are some Bible words that aren't too common—Ephod, Urim, and Thummim—except in this episode.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker examines the wardrobe of the Old Testament High Priest, expecially the 14-16 precious stones used in his wardrobe.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
How do people today commemorate important, significant, or even tragic events?In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores how Moses, Joshua, and Samuel commemorated special events. All three used stones. And is it that much different today?If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
Since when does water come from a rock?In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores the two water-from-the-rock events that occurred during Israel's 40-year wandering in the wilderness and their connection to Christ.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
What's the difference between rocks and stones as they occur in the Bible? In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker begins a new series by exploring two kinds of stone and how they were used in ancient Israel. He also gives special attention to two structures in the Old Testament—the walls of Jericho and Solomon's Temple. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
Twenty-eight nobodies who turned out to be twenty-eight somebodies.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores the apostle Paul's ministry partners—coworkers, friends, and relatives—who were the church in Rome during the first century. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
Can you imagine what it would be like to have absolutely nothing?In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker examines the life, faith, and love of two generous widows, both of whom were willing to sacrifice all that they had for the Kingdom of God.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
One of the "greatest of these" is blessed by one of the "least of these."In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker examines the life, faith, and love of an Israelite servant girl who was snatched from her home in Israel during a raid to become a servant in the home of Aram's hero general, Naaman.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
An undocumented alien from a nearby country changes the course of history for an Israelite woman.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will examine the life and love of a Moabite widow who left her own family and her own faith practices to care for a woman named Naomi. In the process, she came to worship the Lord God, married her "redeemer," and became an ancestor of Jesus.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
1This story spans 450 years of Israel's history. A mistake by Joshua plus the atrocity committed by King Saul eventually resulted in the House of Saul coming to a tragic end.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will examine the love of a mother for her two sons and five step-grandsons who were hanged and left exposed. Her name was Rizpah. Through her actions, she spared having her sons disgraced and inspired King David to right the wrong that occurred with the death of King Saul and three of his sons.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
How do you handle disappointment and heartache in your life? How do you handle ridicule from others? There is much to learn from those who have experienced such challenges.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will examine the life and faith of a woman named Hannah, who set an incredible example of a woman of faith and prayer.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
Have you ever heard of Shiphrah, Puah, and Jochebed? They're not the most well-known women in the Bible, but their contribution to the kingdom of God was an act of courage and faith.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will examine the lives of three Israelite women who feared the Lord God more than they feared the pharaohs of Egypt.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
From hiding in a winepress to defeating a 135,000-strong army, Gideon underwent a dramatic change when the angel of the Lord came for a visit.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore the life of an Israelite man who considered himself to be the "least of these" but whom the Lord God used to rescue his people despite overwhelming odds.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
It's amazing how the Lord God uses people who are considered in society as "the least of these" to accomplish great and glorious things in the kingdom of God.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore the life of a Canaanite prostitute who safeguarded two Israelite spies in the city of Jericho. In return for her actions, she and her family were spared when the walls of Jericho came tumbling down.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
Greatness is found through intelligence, influence, pedigree, and power, correct? Maybe from a human perspective, but not from God's perspective.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will kick off a new series in which we'll explore God's speciality of using "the least of these" to demonstrate greatness in the kingdom of God. We'll also look at who are considered "chosen ones" and how they choose to live their lives.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
A menagerie is a collection of animals. Today's episode is quite the menagerie!In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore the significance of five eclectic animals in the Bible - the owl, the chicken (even though the actual word "chicken" never occurs in the Bible), the camel, the behemoth, and the leviathan. What a strange menagerie!If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
You won't find the Dragon and the two Beasts at your local zoo, but we need to know about them.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will dive into the apocalyptic writing of the Book of Revelation to examine who the Dragon and Beasts are and what they seek to accomplish. Spoiler alert! They're coming after us. But don't worry, Jesus has already defeated them!If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
How often do you look in the mirror and see yourself as a sheep? Not often, I imagine. But that's how Jesus sees you.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will examine three different categories of sheep in the Bible—economic, religious, and symbolic. In the symbolic category, we learn why our God compares us to sheep and how the Good Shepherd cares for us, his sheep. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
In our last episode, we met a talking donkey. In this episode, we meet a talking snake.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore what the Bible has to say about snakes, will explain the difference between snakes, serpents, and vipers, and will introduce us to real snakes, symbolic snakes, and the worst snake of all.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!
About "Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny": Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book "Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't" at taboobook.org.
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