The Bible Show is a weekly podcast produced by South Florida pastors, Sam and Will. This podcast offers captivating discussions about various passages of the Bible -- examining their historical context, their relevance for modern life, and how these ancient stories point our hearts and minds to Jesus.
Sam and Will discuss the Song of Moses -- the first of nearly 200 songs in the Bible. According to Revelation, this will be a song that all saints will sing forever in heaven, and I believe that you will sing it from firsthand experience. Join us today and learn how the Song of Moses helps to color the realities of the Second Coming of Christ.
In today's episode, Sam and Will are joined by special guest, Erik Most. With more than a decade in education, the new headmaster of Bethany Christian School explains how the romantic philosophers of the Enlightenment laid the foundation for our modern culture in which people have exchanged objective truth for a lived "truth" based on each individual's internal feelings.
Sam and Will discuss the state of public schools in modern America and the successes of private education. They also discuss how faith has proven beneficial to America's students. They suggest a path forward that includes the restoration of parental rights, school choice, a rejection of Marxist atheism, faith-based education, and a courageous church demanding better for our parents and children.
Sam and Will discuss the legacy of Columbia's Frankfurt School. With German professors pushing divisiveness through "critical theory" (i.e. cultural Marxism), radicals on America's college campuses began calling for violent revolution. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court took a sharp turn toward secularism and began purging Christianity from the fabric of American society.
Sam and Will discuss the legacy of John Dewey -- the Father of Modern American Education. After Columbia University launched the nation's first Teachers' College, radical professors began training the teachers of teachers to push for radical Marxist and humanistic reforms in education. Suddenly, teachers were being taught to use the nation's classrooms to reshape the soul of America.
Sam and Will discuss the church's slide into theological liberalism at the turn of the last century. Under the increasing pressures of Darwinism and the calls for social progress, many denominations abandoned the authority of the scriptures. As the church forsook its calling to be salt, the American culture began to rot.
Sam and Will discuss the devastating legacy of Karl Marx and his Communist Manifesto. More than 100 million people perished under the cruel tyranny of communist regimes, and the poor suffered the most. Though Marxist philosophies stand diametrically opposed to the principles of American liberty, many Americans were intoxicated by the prospect of communism.
Sam and Will discuss the legacy of Charles Darwin whose theories were used by history's most genocidal tyrants to justify their evil campaigns. Darwin's family also led an international eugenics campaign to prevent "human weeds" from reproducing and furthering their genetics. These theories also had a devastating effect on the realms of philosophy and theology in America.
Sam and Will discuss how the Common School movement enabled the government to take control of education in America. Horace Mann, the father of this movement, assured the states that the government would not exploit classrooms for political purposes. Instead, he promised that public schools would result in excellent academics and widespread biblical instruction. None of these promises were kept.
Sam and Will discuss the godless ideas that ultimately led to the French Revolution. With the aim of achieving liberty and equality, the godless, man-centered philosophies of Rousseau, Voltaire, and Diderot led the French into a violent and convulsive revolution that sought to purge God from government. This resulted in a genocidal campaign of terror.
Sam and Will discuss the ideas that contributed to the great American experiment in liberty. With the Bible as the most influential source, the Founders also embraced ideas from men like Baron de Montesquieu, John Locke, and William Blackstone. Using the acronym RAIL (religion, absolutes, individual rights, and limited government), Sam and Will discuss the bedrock principles that formed America.
Sam and Will discuss the surprising history of education from the Protestant Reformation to the founding of America. Contrary to popular belief, the colonists and the Founding Fathers empowered the Church to play a central role in assisting parents in the education of the youth.
Sam and Will unveil plans to release a new ten-part series entitled, "How Did We Get Here?" Mixing elements of historical journalism and social commentary, Sam and Will examine the major philosophic voices that helped to shape America and the voices that served to steer the nation away from its founding ideals.
Sam and Will discuss the greatest deliverance of the Old Testament. While this miracle is a great demonstration of God's power, it is also a demonstration of His identity as the one true Creator of all the world.
Sam and Will discuss the worst of the ten plagues -- the death of Egypt's firstborn sons. In the aftermath of the plagues and in the midst of God's triumph, He establishes festivals and practices to help His people remember His past faithfulness.
Sam and Will discuss plagues #5 through #9. The Lord continues to demolish the Egyptian pantheon of gods through a series of plagues. As God displays His power, the confidence of Moses grows; the Egyptians grow disillusioned with pharaoh; and pharaoh digs in his heels -- refusing to admit that he is not god.
Sam and Will discuss the first four plagues released in Egypt. While the plagues brought about genuine discomfort and grief, they were ultimately intended to be evangelistic. With each new plague, God sets out to smash the idols of the Egyptians.
When Moses confronts Pharaoh, things do not go as the Israelites expected. It turns out that their sufferings only increased when the prophet of God showed up. Rather than seeking the Lord, the people of Israel slandered Moses and raced to pledge their loyalties to Pharaoh. Once again, Moses found himself rejected by his own people and facing the ire of an Egyptian tyrant.
Sam and Will discuss the call of Moses. Was Moses bitter toward God and the Hebrews? This chapter certainly seems to suggest so. Yet even though Moses was rebellious and reluctant to the Lord's calling, God refused to allow Moses to walk away. As a result of God's faithfulness, Moses became one of the most consequential people in all of human history.
Sam and Laura discuss Moses' encounter with God in the burning bush. Throughout this chapter, we find God emphasizing both His transcendent holiness alongside His immanent nearness. From the midst of fire and thorns, God reveals precious aspects of His nature while calling Moses into a role that will forever change the world.
Sam and Will discuss the birth of Moses, his failed attempt at revolution, his escape from Egypt, and his marriage to Zipporah in Midian. Throughout the suffering of the Hebrew people, God sees His people, hears their prayers, knows their sufferings, and keeps His promises.
After Joseph and his brothers die, the Hebrews are fruitful and multiply greatly. However, as their numbers grow, a new regime takes control of Egypt, and the tables are turned. The Israelites face bitter slavery and murderous cruelty.
As Jacob prepares for death, he bestows blessings on his children and grandchildren that prophetically look ahead to the nature of the descendants of each of Jacob's sons. In addition, it is revealed that Judah will receive the high honor of carrying on the line of our Messiah -- the great Lion of the tribe of Judah!
Sam and Will discuss how Joseph receives his family. As Joseph pours out tremendous blessings upon his father and brothers, he also enriches Pharaoh and enslaves the Egyptian people. Ironically, an Israelite will enslave the Egyptians long before an Egyptian enslaves the Israelites.
Sam and Will discuss the incredible forgiveness offered by Joseph to his brothers. As Joseph reveals his identity, he showers his brothers with comfort and blessing. This beautiful story is foreshadowing the incredible forgiveness and the inheritance we have received from Jesus.
Sam and Will discuss the brilliant strategy of Joseph to reveal the hearts of his brothers, and Judah proves that he has become a transformed man. Decades earlier, Judah conspired to sell Joseph into slavery for silver. Now Judah is willing to lay down his own life for the sake of his younger brother.
In this episode, Sam and Will discuss the brilliant strategy that was employed by Joseph to test the hearts of his brothers. As his brothers retrace the sufferings of Joseph, they are convinced that the Lord is judging them. However, God is ordaining all these events to radically transform Jacob and his sons.
In this week's episode, Sam and Will discuss Joseph's ascension from the dungeon to become the Vizier of Egypt. In interpreting Pharaoh's dreams, Joseph is not only exalted to previously unimaginable heights but he is positioned to save the world from famine.
Sam and WIll discuss the injustices suffered by Joseph and his incredibly faithful response to this suffering. He's been betrayed, enslaved, falsely accused, imprisoned, and forgotten. Yet by placing his hope in God's promise to exalt him, Joseph was able to remain faithful through tragic injustices.
Sam and Will discuss the goodness of God and the scandalous union of Judah and Tamar. As God weaves together the life stories of those who will ultimately be in the Messianic line, we discover that NO ONE is beyond redemption. Our God loves to redeem the most notorious outcasts and the most neglected underdogs.
