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

Failure to Launch. (S&T Course Samples #97)

Judges begins with a description of the stunted military, political, and theological advancement of the Israelites as they try to inhabit the land. All of it is due to their inability to follow through with their...
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Why are the Judges so bad? (S&T Course Samples #96)

Reading the book of Judges can set us on edge. Who are these people and how can they be considered God's leaders when they're so flawed? Enjoy this sample of Lesson 1, "A General Introduction to Judges," from Dr....
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Joshua Echoes Moses' Farewell Speech (S&T Course Samples #95)

Joshua's final words to Israel strongly echo Moses's farewell speech. That's not an accident. Joshua is reinforcing the lessons Moses gave, namely, Israel must freely choose to love and serve God with all their hearts...
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Sin Leads to Failure at Ai. (S&T Course Samples #94)

The surprising failure to capture the city of Ai after everything went so smoothly at Jericho shocked everyone. It teaches us the lesson of how one person's sin can negatively affect the whole community.  Enjoy this...
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Israel's Battle Preparations. (S&T Course Samples #93)

It's time for Israel to begin preparations for their great battle against Jericho. However, their methodology is remarkably different from what you'd expect. We can learn a lot from this story as it pertains to our...
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Home at Last! (S&T Course Samples #92)

After 40 years of wandering in the desert, Israel has come home at last! With a little inside help from Rahab, an unlikely ally, they cross over the Jordan river to begin their new future in the Promised Land! Enjoy...
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Joshua, Moses' Faithful Servant (S&T Course Samples #91)

The book of Joshua is the climax and completion of the Pentateuch as we see Joshua succeed his mentor  Moses to complete the story of the Exodus and fulfill God's promise to the Patriarchs. Enjoy this sample of Lesson...
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Choose Life! (S&T Course Samples #89)

"Choose Life" is Moses' final, impassioned appeal to Israel before climbing the summit of Mt. Nebo to behold the panoramic view of the promised land and die.  Enjoy this sample of Lesson 6, "Choose Life! (Deut...
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Laws that Guide Israel's Kings (S&T Course Samples #88)

Moses, the great prophet, foretells of Israel's disobedience in asking for a king and gives instructions on how the king must not become a tyrant but stay faithful. Such instruction proves to fall on deaf ears. Enjoy...
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The "Method to the Madness" of Deuteronomy's Laws. (S&T Course Samples #87)

Chapter 12 is the beginning of the central section of Deuteronomy, called the "Covenantal Constitution" or the "Deuteronomic Code." Many readers can't seem to find rhyme or reason of these many laws but there is a...
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Hear Oh Israel! (S&T Course Samples #86)

"Hear Oh Israel" is one of Deuteronomy's famous exhortations to love God unreservedly. It is the refrain found often in chapters 5-11 to obey God and protect oneself from all dangers to that love.  Enjoy this sample...
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Israel, Remember Where You Came From! (S&T Course Samples #85)

Before Moses begins his treatise on the law proper, he exhorts Israel to remember their past and how God is always faithful. Thus, they are never to fear, but to only trust! Enjoy this sample of Lesson 2, "Remember...
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