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Bible Book Club

Susan Merrill & Heather Rubiowww.susanme.com

The Bible. It’s been the #1 book sold since the day it was written, but have you read it? And if you read it, did you understand it? In the Bible Book Club podcast, we read every word of the Bible for you. In fact, Heather Rubio and Susan Merrill will do it all for you—read, discuss, and explore the only book ever written that can change your life forever. All you have to do is listen. Just join the club! Start in the beginning with Season 1: Genesis or choose a book. Available Seasons include Season 1 Genesis, Season 2 Exodus, Season 3 Leviticus, Season 4 Numbers, Season 5 Deuteronomy, Season 6 Joshua, Season 7 Judges, Season 8 Ruth, Season 9 1 Samuel, Season 10 2 Samuel Season 11 1 Kings 

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Deuteronomy 19-22: God’s Rules for Respecting the Right to Life

This episode covers Deuteronomy 19, 20, 21, and 22! In these chapters, we will learn that the consequences for many of the crimes in this civil order are serious, often involving capital punishment. Thank you for being a part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog The Separation Solution We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Contact Bible Book Club Donate or pick up merch here Like, c...

Apr 10, 202332 minSeason 5Ep. 10

Deuteronomy 16-18: Moses + Stephen Versus Saul + the Sanhedrin

This episode covers Deuteronomy 16, 17, and 18! In this episode, we are right in the middle of Moses' 2nd sermon. And Moses has decided to pontificate on one of his favorite subjects-the 10 Commandments. He will look at those laws with the Promised Land in mind. Thank you for being a part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Season 4, Episode 18: The Israelites Finally Arrive, Now What? We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. ...

Apr 03, 202336 minSeason 5Ep. 9

Deuteronomy 14-16: You, Too, Are a Treasured Possession

This episode covers Deuteronomy 14, 15, and 16! Moses goes from warning about rejecting Canaanite gods in the last chapter to rejecting Canaanite ways in this chapter. The Israelites are to be different, set apart. In what they do, the food they eat, and the way they treat each other. The world is to identify the Israelites with God as his children. Thank you for being a part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Season 3, Episode 14: God Always Pro...

Mar 27, 202335 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Deuteronomy 12-13: Back to the Future

This episode covers Deuteronomy 12 and 13! We are still in the "Just Do It" sermon but part 2. Moses is deeply concerned about the faith crisis Israel may face in Canaan. Moses is looking off to the future, seeing the path to the Promised Land, and strategizing the best plays. Like any good coach, he goes over some new plays to win the game because no matter what the new opposition brings, the Israelites still need to play according to God's rules to win. Thank you for being a part of the club. ...

Mar 20, 202333 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Deuteronomy 10-11: Fear God. This is Not a Bad Thing.

This episode covers Deuteronomy 10 and 11! Moses continues with his "Just Do It" sermon but to keep the Israelites' attention, he uses a double imperative. Thank you for being a part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Season 4, Episode 8: Moses Faces More Mutiny The Path to Good or Evil We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Contact Bible Book Club Donate or pick up merch here Like...

Mar 13, 202335 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Deuteronomy 7-9: Do or Die, Love Moses

This episode covers Deuteronomy 7,8, and 9! Israel's to-do list grows in this episode with three must-dos for their success in the Promised Land. While blessings abound if they do, death awaits them if they don't. In the sermon, Moses leaves them a do-or-die list of sorts. Thank you for being a part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Season 1, Episode 10: The Table of Nations Season 3, Episode 6: Purity- It's Not What You Think Season 3, Episode ...

Mar 06, 202333 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Deuteronomy 5-6: Just do it!

This episode covers Deuteronomy 5 and 6! We will move from Moses' 'Remember' sermon to Moses' second sermon, 'Just Do It!'. In the sermon, the core of the book, Moses will review with the Israelites what they must do moving forward. If you thought sermon #1 was passionate, the pleading of sermon #2 will rock you. Thank you for being a part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Season 4, Episode 18: The Israelites Finally Arrive, Now What? Season 2, ...

Feb 27, 202337 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Deuteronomy 4: 4 Things to Protect for a Life of Promise

Welcome to Season 5! This episode covers Deuteronomy 4, where Moses intensifies his message to the Israelites. Chapter 4 is the climax and conclusion of Moses' first sermon. His urgency is heard in every word. Listen along. Thank you for being a part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Season 4, Episode 13: Phinehas the Killer Priest Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/shownotes/ We love feedback, but can't reply without your emai...

Feb 20, 202333 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Deuteronomy 2-3: Remember What God Can Do For You

Welcome to Season 5! In this episode, we cover Deuteronomy 2 and 3. In this sermon, Moses tasks the nation to remember what God can do for them if they obey Him. Thank you for being a part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Season 4, Episode 13: Phinehas the Killer Priest Season 4, Episode 10: Even the Faithful Can Fall The Abraham Accords The Journey from Kadesh-Barnea to the Plains of Moab Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/sh...

Feb 13, 202330 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Deuteronomy 1: Moses Preaches a Book to Rival Romans

Welcome to Season 5! In this episode, we begin Deuteronomy. While we are continuing with Moses' story, it is in a very different format than the four books before. Moses is going to give a sermon. (The Israelites and us can learn a lot from it.) Thank you for being a part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Season 2, Episode 13: Moses Battles Fatigue Season 4, Episode 7: A Moment of Weakness Leads to a Life of Wandering Moses Timeline The Route of...

Feb 06, 202330 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Numbers 34-36: The Israelites Finally Arrive, Now What?

In this episode, we cover Numbers 34-36. These final chapters in the book of Numbers cover a variety to rules of how to live in the land, ranging from marriage to murder. Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Season 4, Episode 7: A Moment of Weakness Leads to a Life of Wandering Season 1, Episode 25: The Sisters/Wives Switch, Part 3 Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/shownotes/ We love feedba...

Jan 30, 202334 minSeason 4Ep. 18

Numbers 32-33: Settling for Less Than God’s Best

In this episode, we cover Numbers 32 and 33. In the last 5 chapters of Numbers, Moses is going to focus on the division of the land. These chapters are important to read because they lay the foundation that provide for understanding Israel's frustrating future in the Promised Land. Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog The Route of the Exodus The Journey from Kadesh-Barnea to Plains of Moab Season 1, Episode 1...

Jan 23, 202334 minSeason 4Ep. 17

Numbers 30-31: The Midianites Meet Their Maker

In this episode, we cover Numbers 30 and 31. This passage covers a wide range--everything from the vows the Israelites make to God to the revenge on the Midianites for their part in enticing the Israelites to worship the god Baal. Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog The Table of Nations Season 3, Episode 6: Purity-It's Not What You Think Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/shownotes/ We love...

Jan 16, 202329 minSeason 4Ep. 16

Numbers 27-29: Moses Gets to See What He Will Never Have

In this episode, we cover Numbers 27, 28, and 29. Zelphehad's daughters are going to take a stand, Moses gets a sneak peak of the Promised Land, and God's succession plan is revealed. To help this next generation out, God is even going to outline a helpful calendar for the people to (hopefully) follow God's Holy days accurately. Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Feasts and Festivals in the Bible Leviticus ...

Jan 09, 202336 minSeason 4Ep. 15

Numbers 26: The Trending Tribes

In this episode, we cover Numbers 26. Numbers 26 covers the second census taken for Israel, 40 years after the first. The census gives a military count and includes only men old enough to fight. It also determines the size of the tribes, and therefore, the size of their allotted land once they take possession in the Promised Land. Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog The Tribal Allotments of Israel Show notes...

Jan 02, 202339 minSeason 4Ep. 14

Numbers 24-25: Phinehas the Killer Priest

In this episode, we cover Numbers 24 + 25. In Numbers 24, we get to hear the remaining five oracles from Balaam. God is going to use Balaam to prophecy many blessings and victories for the nation of Israel. In a turn of events, sadly in Numbers 25, Israel's men get seduced by the enemy and they commit the first apostacy. Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com...

Dec 26, 202237 minSeason 4Ep. 13

Numbers 22-23: The Blind Seer and the Wise Ass

In this episode, we cover Numbers 22 + 23. During these chapters, Israel is going to camp at Moab and we get the story of King Balak and seer Balaam. Buckle in to see how a talking donkey steals the scene. Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog The Path to Good or Evil Camp Diagram by Jan Luyken (Rijksmuseum) Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/shownotes/ We love feedback, but can't reply witho...

Dec 19, 202232 minSeason 4Ep. 12

Numbers 21: The Victory and Venom, the Cross and Christ

In this episode, we cover Numbers 21. Chapter 21 is a turning point in the wilderness wanderings for Israel. God's perseverance with Israel begins to pay off and there is a glimmer of hope for God's people. Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog The Journey from Kadesh-Barnea to the Plains of Moab Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/shownotes/ We love feedback, but can't reply without your emai...

Dec 12, 202232 minSeason 4Ep. 11

Numbers 19-20: Even the Faithful Can Fall

In this episode, we cover Numbers 19 and 20. Chapter 19 especially focuses on the priests with ritual instruction from cleansing from the impurity of death. Enter in the Red Heifer Ashes and the Water of Cleansing. Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Leviticus Offerings Chart The Journey from Kadesh-Barnea to the Plains of Moab Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/shownotes/ We love feedback,...

Dec 05, 202238 minSeason 4Ep. 10

Numbers 17-18: It’s Really Always God’s Choice

In this episode, we cover Numbers 17-18. Here we see God verify Aaron as his choice for High Priest for the 3rd and final time. This time God is going to give the people a visible reminder, a staff. Along with this verification, we see the duties for the priests and Levites laid out again along with a new mention regarding tithes. Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Leviticus Offerings Chart Show notes are a...

Nov 28, 202226 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Numbers 15-16: Moses Faces More Mutiny

In this episode, we cover Numbers 15 and 16! In Numbers 15, we get a repeat and a few additions to some offerings to remind the Israelites of how to be holy and have a relationship with God. In Numbers 16, Moses faces more mutiny from the people. Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Leviticus Offerings Chart Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/shownotes/ We love feedback, but can't reply with...

Nov 21, 202234 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Numbers 13-14: A Moment of Weakness Leads to a Life of Wandering

In this episode, we cover Numbers 13 and 14! In this episode, a generation of people lose the opportunity of a lifetime and a lifetime of opportunity. One moment of weakness is going to lead to life of wandering in the wilderness for most Israelites. Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Kadesh-Barnea Map Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/shownotes/ We love feedback, but can't reply without ...

Nov 14, 202235 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Numbers 11-12: Crushing Complaints

In this episode, we cover Numbers 11 and 12! Just last chapter, the Israelites celebrated one whole year of freedom with their second Passover. After celebrating, the nation starts complaining. They are not happy campers. Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/shownotes/ We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts an...

Nov 07, 202235 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Numbers 9-10: From the Mountain of Sinai to the Mountain of Zion

In this episode, we cover Numbers 9 and 10! After the Aaronic blessing and the tribal parade of gifts to God in gratitude, the nation of Israel is going to experience its second Passover. The cloud is mentioned again and God is giving the very clear instructions regarding setting up or camping based on the guidance of the cloud's movements. Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Moses Timeline Route of Exodus M...

Oct 31, 202232 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Numbers 7-8: With Faith Comes Light

In this episode, we cover Numbers 7-8. In Numbers 6, Israel received God's blessing. Within these following chapters, the people are going to respond to God's blessing with a dedication of gifts to God in gratitude. It is going to be a parade of tribes presenting their gifts in order. Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Patriarchal Lineage: 12 Sons + 12 Tribes of Israel Show notes are also available to view ...

Oct 24, 202238 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Numbers 5-6: The Test for the Unfaithful Wife

In this episode, we cover Numbers 5-6. These next two chapters provide some final words on issues of impurity that could distract the Israelites from the fight ahead and disturb the camp purity. Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Fidelity: To abide, to belong by Washington Institute Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/shownotes/ We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. ...

Oct 17, 202237 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Numbers 3-4: Packing for the Promised Land

Welcome back to Bible Book Club for Season 4! In this episode, we cover Numbers 3-4. God is going to command the Levites and give the detail of another layer of protection around the tabernacle, between the tabernacle and the other tribes. Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog The Tabernacle Camp Diagram by Jan Luyken (Rijksmuseum) Marching Diagram by Jan Luyken (Rijksmuseum) Show notes are also available to v...

Oct 10, 202228 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Numbers 1-2: More Than Just a Number

Welcome back to Bible Book Club for Season 4! In this episode, we cover the book of Numbers overview as well as Numbers 1-2. As Susan and Heather will explain, the book of Numbers is not so much about math but about the story of how God faithfully led Israel through the wilderness despite their rebellion. Thank you for being a part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Moses Timeline Patriarchal Lineage: 12 Sons and 12 Tribes of Israel ...

Oct 03, 202235 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Season Four Trailer: The Book of Numbers

Season 4--The Book of Numbers--starts October 3rd! We continue on with the story of Moses in the book of Numbers. Join Susan and Heather as we see God's promise unfold with the nation of the Israel. If you are new here, welcome to the Club! If you are a long-time fan, welcome back! We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Contact Bible Book Club Donate or pick up merch here Like, comment, or message us through Bible Book Club's Inst...

Sep 30, 202254 sec0

Leviticus 26-27: I Will Remember You, Will You Remember Me?

Leviticus 26-27 is the ending of the law school that is Leviticus. While an ending to a book, these chapters are also a transition in the middle of Moses' journey to get the Israelites to the Promised Land. Follow along as Susan and Heather help us graduate law school. That's a wrap for season three. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Leviticus Outline Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/shownotes/ We love feedback, but can't rep...

Sep 26, 202240 minSeason 3Ep. 15
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