Exodus 22-24 :: God Lays Down Law & Order
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Release Date: 02/14/2024
Numbers 28-30 :: Holy Days & Honest Vows
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Today on OOBT, we’re diving into Numbers 28–30 — and while it may look like laws and lists at first glance, there’s something much deeper happening here. Chapters 28 and 29 lay out a rhythm of daily, weekly, monthly, and festival offerings—a calendar of worship designed to keep God’s people anchored in remembrance. For 40 years, Israel camped with the Tabernacle at the center. Worship wasn’t just an activity; it was the structure of their lives. But now, they’re about to enter the Promised Land. Life is about to shift. No more camp setup around God’s...
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Numbers 25-27 :: A Second Census, Inheritance & Our God Who Listens
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OOBT is back from a summer break, and what better way to return than with the 80th episode! Cue the confetti! 🎉 Annddd this episode has it all—idolatry, courage, a new beginning, and a God who listens, corrects, and restores. We’ll start in Numbers 25 with a shocking fall into sin. Israel, fresh off a major victory, stumbles hard—lured into worshiping Baal by Moabite and Midianite women. Spoiler alert: Balaam was behind the scenes the whole time. But in the middle of judgment, God raises up Phinehas to defend His holiness and stop the plague. In chapter 26, it’s...
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Numbers 22–24 :: A Talking Donkey and God’s Unstoppable Blessing
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In this episode, we step into one of the most surprising stories in the Bible — talking donkeys, hired curses, and blessings that can’t be stopped. We meet Balaam, a mysterious pagan prophet-for-hire. He’s not part of Israel, but he hears from God — and when the king of Moab tries to pay him to curse God’s people, things don’t go according to plan. Today, we dive into: · Who Balaam really was (and why he’s so hard to pin down) · The ancient practice of paying prophets to...
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Numbers 19-21 :: Snakes, Sorrow, and Second Chances
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In this episode of OOBT, we walk with Israel through some of the hardest moments in their wilderness journey — and we see how every scene whispers of Jesus. Here’s what you’ll hear: A strange ritual with a red heifer — What’s up with ashes and cleansing? And how does it connect to Jesus purifying us from death? Moses’ heartbreaking mistake — He strikes the rock in frustration instead of speaking to it — and the consequence? He can’t enter the Promised Land. A family rejection from Edom — Israel asks to pass through peacefully. Edom, their...
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Numbers 16-18 :: Rebellion, Rescue, and Redemption
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Numbers 16–18 brings us one of the most dramatic turns in Israel’s wilderness journey — with rebellion in the camp, a high-stakes showdown, and God’s unmistakable response. But this isn’t just a story about judgment. It’s a story about mercy, leadership, and second chances. We talk about Korah’s rebellion and what it reveals about the human heart, but also how God defends His holiness with grace — raising up Aaron, once the maker of the golden calf, to intercede for the people. And even from the fallout of Korah’s sin, we see redemption stories in the surprising legacy...
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Numbers 13-15 & Psalm 90 :: They Wandered—But God Never Walked Away
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In this episode of OOBT, we’re diving into Numbers 13–15 and Psalm 90—and wow, this is such a powerful stretch of Scripture. The Israelites are standing right at the edge of the Promised Land, but instead of stepping into what God already promised, they let fear win. What was supposed to be a 40-day scouting trip turns into 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. It’s heartbreaking—but also incredibly relatable. We’ve all faced moments where fear feels louder than faith. And yet, even in their rebellion, God’s promises still stand. His mercy still shows up. We’ll...
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Numbers 10-12 :: Marching Orders & Messy Attitudes
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In Numbers 10-12, Israel finally breaks camp after almost a year at Mount Sinai. The cloud lifts, the trumpets sound, and they’re off—God’s presence leading every step. But even with the pillar of cloud by day and fire by night, doubts creep in, and complaints get loud. Sound familiar? Here’s what we’re unpacking in this episode: God’s Divine GPS: The cloud and fire weren’t just symbols—they were daily reminders that God was with them. But did Israel trust His timing? Complaints in the Wilderness: Despite seeing God’s presence, the people still grumbled about...
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BONUS :: What If You Saw Holy Week Up Close? A Conversation with Tammy Munson
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Get ready to step back in time! In this special Holy Week episode of Open Our Bible Together, I sat down with , for a powerful conversation about witnessing the events of Holy Week and Easter as if we were there. We dive into: The celebration and tension of Palm Sunday (Matthew 21:1-11) The emotional weight and confusion of the Last Supper (Luke 22:14-20) The heartbreak of Good Friday (Isaiah 53, Psalm 22) The world-changing joy of Resurrection Sunday (Luke 24:1-12) PLUS—we explore how visual portrayals, like Season 4, bring these moments to life in a whole new...
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Numbers 7-9 :: From Offerings to Obedience: Walking With God in the Wilderness
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Hey there OOBTers! Today, we’re diving into Numbers 7-9, and these chapters are jam-packed! We’ll start with a long (and I mean long) list of offerings in chapter 7 — each tribe brings their gifts for the dedication of the tabernacle. It might feel repetitive, but there’s something beautiful about the equal participation of all God's people. Then, in chapter 8, we see the Levites set apart for their work, a reminder that God calls His people to specific roles in His grand story. But chapter 9? That’s where things get really interesting. We revisit the Passover — a...
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Numbers 4-6 :: Instructions for God's Moving Company
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Ever wonder why the Bible includes so many detailed instructions? In today’s episode, God gives the Israelites specific jobs for carrying the Tabernacle, rules for staying pure, and a beautiful blessing over His people. At first glance, it might seem like a lot of rules—but when we dig in, we see something deeper. These chapters show us God’s holiness, His order, and His care for His people. And the best part? It all points to Jesus. In this episode, we’re talking about: How the Levites carried God’s presence with reverence Why purity and holiness mattered (and still...
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- how to live at peace with God and at peace with one another
- how to deal with issues of property rights, personal injury, and issues of justice
- how God is setting them apart from the nations surrounding them in very significant ways