Do Christians believe that Jesus was a Jew, or that Jesus is a Jew? The difference is more than semantics, and might provide an opening to help people of good will combat antisemitism. Join David and Scott for a crucial discussion about what you can do to help the Jewish people.
Antisemitism isn't a disease of either side of the aisle; no matter your political persuasion, you can find it on your side. Join David and Scott for a disturbing yet important discussion about the latest antisemitic attacks in New York.
Progressive values can be beautiful and moral; however, there are some people who, in their zeal for progressivism, create moral equivalencies which are outrageous. Join David and Scott in a further discussion about antisemitism and the reactions to Trump's strike against Qassam Soleimani.
The American strike against Qassam Soleimani was a strike against a terrorist mastermind with the blood of thousands on his hands. But what does the world's reaction to it tell us about antisemitism?And is Israel in danger? Join David and Scott for an important discussion.
"In the Beginning G-d created the heavens and the earth." It's perhaps the simplest verse in the Bible - and David and Scott are already arguing over the correct translation. Join them for an eye-opening episode!
David and Scott begin an investigation of the Spirit of G-d mentioned in the second verse of the Bible... after first discussing another modern miracle taking place in the State of Israel.
As we conclude our journey through the five verses of repentance, David explains why "walking humbly with G-d" is a key component of return.
The verse in Proverbs 3:6 states, "Know Him in all your ways." David and Scott explain how this is an important ingredient in the fight against moral relativism.
David continues his explication of the five verses that present the keys to repentance with "Love your neighbor as yourself." It's a very important idea, but how is it related to our return to G-d?
"I place the Lord before me always" - a beautiful sentiment. But why is it a key idea in repentance? And what does it teach me about the possibility of gaining confidence in myself?
Who would ever use Mapquest instead of Waze?! Why, Waze helps you avoid problems that you didn't even anticipate, whereas Mapquest doesn't let you avoid anything! But David argues that in our journey to G-d, Mapquest is the way to go - and is the means to achieve authentic spiritual growth.
The Bible offers two lists of G-d's thirteen attributes of mercy: one in Exodus, and one in the Book of Micah. How do they correspond to each other? Join David and Scott to find out.
G-d informs Moses that whenever Israel recites the thirteen attributes of mercy, He will forgive them. Doesn't this sound like a type of magic trick? Isn't prayer supposed to be about building a relationship with G-d, rather than the mindless recitation of a formula? Join David and Scott as they tackle this difficult question and, in the process, help us understand the place of standardized prayer.
The thirteen attributes of divine mercy that appear in Exodus 34 begin with the name of G-d mentioned three times - the Tetragrammaton twice, and then the Hebrew word for "G-d." Are these all counted among the thirteen, and if so, what do they mean? Listen to David and Scott duke it out in today's Morning Drive Bible.
G-d recites the thirteen attributes of mercy before Moses... and Jewish tradition says that G-d metaphorically appeared as a prayer leader when He did so. What does this teach us about the reason that the Bible relates G-d's praises?
Book learning is wonderful, but nothing compares to actually witnessing the actions of our great teachers. Join David and Scott as they discuss this idea, and how it relates to Moses' breaking of the Tablets of the Law.
David and Scott offer a history lesson about Thanksgiving, and explain why all people of faith should be grateful to G-d for the gift of America. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
New elections - again - in Israel, and a prime minister under threat of indictment. Impeachment hearings in the United States. Brexit throwing the United Kingdom into turmoil. The whole world feels enveloped in chaos. While every country is involved in its own problems, what is G-d's plan?
On the one hand, Jewish tradition says that the merit of the forefathers was used up during the First Temple period; on the other hand, our ancestors are mentioned to this day in Jewish liturgy, and we see their merit hinted at in the Bible even after the First Temple's destruction. Join David and Scott for an enlightening explanation of this dichotomy that is relevant to our own understanding of G-d's place in our lives.
There is an ancient Jewish tradition that claims that the merit of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob can be used up - and, in fact, was used up many years ago. Yet Jewish liturgy constantly invokes the merit of the fathers, as well. What's going on?
How exactly does the merit of the forefathers mitigate the divine punishments of fire, sword, and exile? Join David and Scott to learn about "zechut avot" - the merit of the fathers.
Each of the ancestors of the Jewish People contributed something unique to the Jewish story and the Israelite DNA. What was the specific merit that came from Isaac?
According to an ancient tradition, Abraham was thrown into a fiery furnace because of his faith - yet he survived. How did this moment forever affect the future of the People of Israel?
Moses' fourth argument after the sin of the golden calf is that G-d should remember the merit of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. What, exactly, is this merit, and whom does it affect? Plus: the importance of wearing seat belts, and the real-life reality of the rewind button.
David - with great humility - agrees with Scott's point that Moses' third argument was actually a prayer after all; meanwhile, Scott backtracks and claims that there's no difference between an argument and a prayer, anyway. Join the discussion and let us know what you think!
When Moses asks G-d to "Turn Away from Your Anger, and Repent of the Evil Plan Against Your People," is this an argument or a prayer? Join David and Scott as they hash out this Scriptural question.
As missles fall over southern and central Israel, David and Scott offer their reactions to the situation on this special bonus episode of Morning Drive Bible. Please share so that people know the truth of what's happening in Israel.
What is the concept of "Sanctification of the Divine Name," what does it have to do with Israel's mission, and how is it related to Moses' argument to G-d not to destroy the Children of Israel after the sin of the golden calf?
