Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies

Hosted by: Dr. Nicholas Lebish

Enjoy samples of Scripture And Tradition’s growing audio library of courses with Dr. Nick Lebish, as well as short reflections and commentaries on the Bible and Catholic faith.

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Episodes

The New Exodus Begins (S&T Course Samples #195)

The Book of Ezra covers the history of the first two waves of exiles that returned from captivity. King Cyrus, the Lord's "anointed one" proclaimed an edict that all the Jews who wished to do so could return home and...
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Introducing Ezra-Nehemiah (S&T Course Samples #194)

Our first lesson lays the essential groundwork for situating Ezra-Nehemiah in the historical context of Salvation History. In a phrase, the New Exodus promised by God through his prophets has begun! Enjoy this sample...
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Failed Reforms and Exile (S&T Course Samples #193)

In this final lesson of our journey through 1-2 Chronicles we see incredible signs of hope in the reforms of Hezekiah and Josiah. However, the people are deeply prone to evil so these royal reforms come to nothing and...
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Dark Times in Judah (S&T Course Samples #192)

Royal infidelities continue in the period from Jehoram to Ahaz. This era is probably one of the most frightening in the history of the divided kingdom as the line of David is nearly snuffed out due to a bad marriage,...
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Royal Infidelities (S&T Course Samples #191)

2 Chronicles 10 begins the final major section of 1-2 Chronicles which focuses on the Judean Kings of the Davidic Kingdom. The Northern Kingdom is largely ignored because they have rebelled against God. The Chronicler...
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The Theology of the Temple (S&T Course Samples #190)

The Temple is not just a building, it is the most important moment in OT Salvation History. It's the center of the universe and the summation of all previous covenants! Enjoy this sample from Lesson 7, "The Theology...
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The Temple is Built and Consecrated (S&T Course Samples #189)

2 Chronicles 1-9 recounts the life and mission of King Solomon as the great temple builder. All of 1 Chronicles leads to this moment. Solomon's early life is rooted in proper worship of God, which leads him to ask for...
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Preparations for the Temple (S&T Course Samples #188)

1 Chron 21-29 mark the final days of David's life according to the Chronicler. He spends this time making all provisions and preparations necessary for the future construction of the Temple under Solomon. These...
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The Davidic Covenant (S&T Course Samples #187)

The davidic covenant in chapter 17 is the heart and core of 1-2 Chronicles. All previous chapters point to it, and all subsequent chapters flow from it. This lesson will outline the theological and spiritual...
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David's Liturgical Reign (S&T Course Samples #186)

David is known for many things, but rarely as a liturgist. The Chronicler takes pains to show that David is just that. His heart is fixated on worship and liturgy. Everything he does as king is ordered towards the...
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Genealogies of Salvation History (S&T Course Samples #185)

The books of 1-2 Chronicles begin in seemingly the least engaging way imaginable, that is, with nine chapters of long genealogies! However, these lists of peoples, tribes, clans, and families teach us a lot about the...
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Introducing 1-2 Chronicles (S&T Course Samples #184)

It's important to spend some time laying the foundation for a study of 1-2 Chronicles by examining the significance of the title, authorship, dating, structure, key themes that make it unique compared to the books of...
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