The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire yo ...
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What do donkeys, horses, mules, and zebras have in common? Have you ever heard of the Bible's lost donkeys and a talking donkey? In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore what the Bible has to say about donkeys and the amazing truth about God's providence and plans revealed through two special donkeys. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a r…
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The Bible has many fish stories: from the first plague in Egypt to the huge fish that swallowed Jonah and all the fish stories involving Jesus and his disciples. And not a one of these fish stories is a "whopper." In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore what the Bible has to say about fish, fishermen, and fishing in addition to explaining th…
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What's the difference between an eagle and a vulture? What are the characteristics of eagles? What are the multiple analogies the Bible uses for eagles? Which analogy is the most comforting? In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore what the Bible has to say about eagles and what we can be assured of when we see an eagle soaring in the sky. If…
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In our world today, the most prominent symbol for Christianity is the cross. It hasn't always been. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore the importance of doves, what they symbolized, and which dove is the most famous one of all. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your sup…
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Flesh and blood lions, lions in the temple and palace, lion metaphors, and the Lion of Judah - all are found in the Bible. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explore the characteristics (especially the roar of a lion), the activities, and the symbolism of lions in the Bible. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, wou…
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We’re starting a new series called “At the Zoo.” In this series, we’ll be exploring the characteristics, the activities, and the symbolism of the top ten animals in the Bible. In this first episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will explain why he considers the lamb to be the #1 animal in his top ten list. There is an Old Testament reason and a New Testament o…
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A red dragon wants to devour a newborn male. War breaks out in the spiritual realm. Satan is defeated but continues to wage war against the members of Christ's church. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will unpack Revelation, chapter 12 that describes Satan's grand plan to take out Jesus and his work, to defeat Christ's church, and to assault the m…
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Lying isn't all that serious, is it? In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to a war zone involving Ananias, Sapphira, the apostle Peter, and Satan. This is the third war zone in this series where we see Satan influencing human hearts. Satan tempted Ananias and Sapphira to lie about something that was initially good and right. Sadly, we hear ab…
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The devil is like a skilled boxer. He has a one-two punch. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to Jerusalem during what we know as Holy Week. During that week, "Satan entered Judas" on two different occasions to influence Judas to betray Jesus. Dr. Becker will explain what that refers to and how it is different from the many examples in the …
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The devil never plays fair. He likes to serve up his temptations when we are the weakest. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to a desert war zone where the devil tempted Jesus who was fasting for a period of 40 days and 40 nights. Although the devil tempted Jesus throughout the 40 days, both gospel authors, Matthew and Luke, focus on three …
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Satan is a prosecuting attorney. He likes to bring charges against God's people. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to a war zone where, in a vision, the prophet Zechariah witnesses a courtroom scene. Joshua the High Priest, dressed in filthy clothes, is accused by Satan of being unworthy to stand in the presence of a holy God. The angel of…
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Can Satan put thoughts into our minds? Yes. He can and he does. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to a war zone where the man, whom the Bible calls "a man after God's own heart," experienced a deadly downfall. King David was seduced by Satan into taking a forbidden census. As a result, David and the people of Israel experienced the consequ…
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Satan comes into the presence of the Lord God? Really? In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker takes us to a war zone where the greatest man living at that time found himself in Satan's crosshairs. Satan wanted to inflict misery on Job to make Job curse God. There are two big takeaways in this episode, one about Satan and one about the Lord God. If you e…
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Who are the "sons of God" and the "Nephilim" in Genesis chapter 6? In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores this challenging question. The world was full of evil during the days of Noah, 120 years prior to when the Lord God destroyed the world through a worldwide flood. And who was behind this evil? The devil and other rebel angels. Fortunately, …
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How much do like snakes? In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores the snakes in the Bible as a prelude for the war zone in the Garden of Eden that involved a snake, the devil, and our first parents, Adam and Eve. The devil used the snake to deceive Eve into doubting God's Truth and God's Love. The result of being snake bit by the devil was deadly…
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At various times and places in the Bible, the devil shows up to wage war against God's people. God's people can find themselves in a War Zone doing battle with the devil. Thankfully, we wear the full armor of God. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker explores the origin of the devil which was good, but what followed was bad. The devil is an example of…
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True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: The Devil
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What was the most tragic crime ever committed and by whom? In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the murder of our first parents, Adam and Eve by the Devil himself. The Devil lied to the first couple about what God had said. They believed the lie and disobeyed God. Their disobedience destroyed the perfect life and relationship God had inte…
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True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Jesus' Crucifixion
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Who was responsible for Jesus' murder? In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the murder of Jesus by identifying all the perpetrators—Judas Iscariot, the Jewish religious leaders, Governor Pontius Pilate, the Roman soldiers, and two others. Jesus' murder was predicted by the prophet Isaiah seven hundred years before Jesus lived. Isaiah desc…
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True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Barabbas
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Jesus and Barabbas—the innocent for the guilty. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the circumstances involving Jesus and Barabbas. Barabbas was a bandit, a murderer, and an insurrectionist who tried to overthrow the Roman government in Judea. He was sentenced to death by crucifixion. Yet he was set free. In contrast, the innocent Jesus …
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True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Judas Iscariot
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There are three Bible threads that link Judas Iscariot back to the Old Testament: two in the book of Psalms and one from the prophet Zechariah. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the multiple crimes committed by Judas, a man from Kerioth. Judas Iscariot spent three years with Jesus, hearing his teaching, seeing his miracles, and learnin…
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True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Samson and Delilah
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Despite Samson's unfaithfulness in his life, the Lord God shows his faithfulness and grace to Samson. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crimes of both Samson, who was the most undisciplined and reckless of all the judges, and Delilah, who is the Bible's most famous "femme fatale." If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular par…
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True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Achan
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The big takeaway for this episode is: "God’s wrath against us is satisfied because of God’s love for us." In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crime committed by Achan at the battle for Jericho and the resulting justice of the Lord God. Dr. Becker recommends a book authored by J.I. Packer, Knowing God. If you enjoy this podcast and ma…
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True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Rahab and the Spies
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Espionage, prostitution, lies, and deception are at the heart of this story. Yet it has a happy ending. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crimes committed by Rahab and some spies from Israel. The actions of the prostitute Rahab turned out to be amazing! Dr. Becker mentions Josephus’ account of Rahab. That can be found at https://pe…
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True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Judah and Tamar
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In today’s episode, the story of Joseph is interrupted with a complicated and sordid tale of broken promises, deception, prostitution, and immorality. Dr. Bruce Becker investigates the crimes committed by Jacob's son Judah and Judah's daughter-in-law, Tamar. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helpin…
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True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Joseph
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Jealousy in the heart can lead to outward deadly actions - lying, human trafficking, and potentially murder. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker examines the crime committed by Jacob's ten oldest sons against their little brother, Joseph. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support…
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True Crimes—Bible Edition 2: Dinah and Shechem
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Back by popular demand! Another series on true crimes in the Bible. In this first episode, Dr. Bruce Becker investigates a complicated crime involving multiple people. It's not one of the more familiar crimes in the Bible, but it is one that shows the total depravity of the heart, both among pagans and believers in the Lord God. If you enjoy this p…
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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Apathy
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There are different kinds of apathy, and they show up in different ways. Apathy in others can be annoying and frustrating, but there is one kind of apathy that is deadly for each of us. It is spiritual apathy. Dr. Bruce Becker explores the Bible's examples of the deadly sin of spiritual apathy and its preventative cure—zeal for our God and other pe…
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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Worry
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Do you ever worry, experience anxiety, or fear what you can't control? The Bible is filled with examples and encouragements not to worry but, rather, to trust in our amazing, powerful, and loving God. Dr. Bruce Becker unravels the thread of worry in today's episode. "Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us…
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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Deception
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What do lying, bearing false testimony, smooth talk, flattery, and the insidious half-truth have in common? They are all forms of deception. And, who is the master of deception and the ultimate deceiver? Satan of course. Dr. Bruce Becker addresses both questions in today's episode. "Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes …
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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Laziness
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We explore laziness by also looking at . . . work and rest. Dr. Bruce Becker reveals the cycle God designed at creation that balances work and rest. Dr. Becker also tells us the next three traitorous attitudes he'll be covering! "Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end …
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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Gluttony
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There isn't a single passage in the Bible that explicitly calls gluttony a sin. So why is it considered one of the deadly sins? Dr. Bruce Becker looks at this traitorous attitude through the seven passages in the Bible that address gluttony. "Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins" looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—whe…
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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Lust
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Lust. The Bible speaks of it in two ways: as an overwhelming desire, and as unrestrained sexual craving. Additionally, there's a Bible thread that weaves together two major characteristics of lust: sexual immorality, and idolatry. Dr. Bruce Becker explores the traitorous attitude of lust, showing us how destructive it is. "Traitors—More Than Just t…
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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Rage
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Anger in and of itself isn't wrong. The Bible tells us that. What we need to be careful of is letting our rage lead us to act irrationally and immorally, which can have disastrous results. Dr. Bruce Becker drills down into rage, showing us how it leads to resentment and revenge, destroying relationships with others and with God. But there are also …
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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Envy
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"Envy," "jealousy," and "coveting." We use these words interchangeably, but they are not synonymous. For instance, jealousy can be positive or negative; the Bible speaks of godly jealousy. But envy is never in a good light in the Bible. And what about coveting? Well, the starting point for coveting is envy. Dr. Bruce Becker explores this traitorous…
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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Greed
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Greed has a straightforward definition: not being content with what one has. Are we greedy? Do we find ourselves afflicted with this traitorous attitude? And what does the Bible say about greed? Dr. Bruce Becker dives into what the Bible says about greed, looking at its traitorous threats as well as some people whose lives were ruined because of gr…
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Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins: Pride
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Lies, betrayal, and double-crossing. There's no shortage of people who did these things in the Bible. But this new series won't be about the people who were traitors.Instead, Dr. Bruce Becker will talk about the ATTITUDES that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous atti…
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Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible: Acts, Letters
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Dr. Bruce Becker wraps up this series by examining the remaining supernatural events in the New Testament! Of these events, all but three of them occur in the book of Acts. Stick around to the end of this episode to get a preview of the next series! Dr. Becker mentioned his new book, True Crimes of the Bible, which actually originated from one of h…
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Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible: The Gospels, Part 2
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Dr. Bruce Becker continues looking at Jesus' miracles in the gospels. This time, we look at Jesus' medical miracles that didn't involve demon possession and Jesus' absolute power over death. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? We can't do any of this without you! Conside…
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Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible: The Gospels, Part 1
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There are more than 70 supernatural events that occur in the gospels. In this first of two parts looking at the miracles in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, Dr. Bruce Becker examines some of Jesus' miracles that involved demons, food and beverages, and supernatural events in nature. If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of…
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Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible: Isaiah, Daniel, Jonah
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After the time of the prophets Elisha and Elijah, the number of supernatural events of God stepping into the lives of his people dropped significantly. But that doesn't mean he was absent from their lives. God was and always is still in control, as we see in this episode. Dr. Bruce Becker looks at the supernatural experiences of Isaiah, Daniel, and…
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Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible: Elisha
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Here's the answer to the last episode's pop quiz! The question was: Who witnessed the second-most supernatural events in the Old Testament? . . . The prophet Elisha! Dr. Bruce Becker reviews Elisha's supernatural experiences, including the odd (youths mauled by a bear for making fun of Elisha's baldness!), the healings (raising a boy from the dead;…
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Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible: Samuel, Solomon, Elijah
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Pop quiz: Who had the second most miraculous supernatural events in the Old Testament? (Do you know who had the most?) Dr. Bruce Becker continues looking at supernatural activity in the Bible with this study of Samuel, Solomon, and Elijah. Listen to the end to find the answer to the pop quiz! Check out all our resources to help you on your walk of …
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Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible: Joshua and Judges
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God showed up in multiple ways as the Israelites entered the Promised Land under the leadership of Joshua. And he showed up again in the book of Judges, even as his people repeatedly abandoned him. Dr. Bruce Becker takes us through God's supernatural activity in Joshua and Judges, which includes angels, stopping the sun, and superhuman strength, am…
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Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible: 40 Years in the Wilderness
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How did the Israelites survive in the wilderness for 40 years? Through the supernatural occurrences of the Lord God as he provided daily meals, water, and protection. Dr. Bruce Becker walks us through the Israelites in the wilderness and how God continually stepped into the lives of his Old Testament people with supernatural events. Check out our o…
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Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible: Exodus
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The book of Exodus is filled with supernatural occurrences. Dr. Bruce Becker first reviews the definition of "supernatural" and then takes us through how God repeatedly showed up in Exodus to change the course of world events to benefit his people. Check out our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app: —Time of G…
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Intersections—Supernatural Occurrences in the Bible: Genesis
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There are more than 200 times when the supernatural spirit world intersects with the world of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, resulting in a supernatural event taking place. In this new series, Dr. Bruce Becker begins looking at these occurrences, first by defining "supernatural" and "spirit," and then examining the supernatural intersection…
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Bonus Episode! Talking With Janet Parshall About the Devil
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Here's a special episode for you! Earlier this year, Dr. Bruce Becker was interviewed by Janet Parshall, host of the national radio talk show, In the Market, on the Moody Radio Network. Janet challenges listeners to take a hard look at the major issues being debated in the marketplace of ideas, while using the Bible as the framework for discussion.…
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It's the most unlikely scenario: a Christ-hating murderer is called by God's grace to become one of the greatest missionaries of Christ. Dr. Bruce Becker finishes the True Crime series by taking a look at the apostle Paul. We get a glimpse into his early life and education, and how God was able to use someone intent on annihilating the church to in…
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True Crimes—Bible Edition: The Herods
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Two crimes, committed 30 years apart. Both heinous and directly affecting Jesus. Dr. Bruce Becker digs deep into the Herods—the father-son duo who ruled over the Jewish people in Israel in the first century. Dr. Becker's examination of their quest for power gives us lessons today of how corrupting power can be. And, more important, who has true pow…
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True Crimes—Bible Edition: King Ahab and Queen Jezebel
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A single crime committed out of evil leads to the tragic murders of many. This is the story of Israel's most wicked king, Ahab. Dr. Bruce Becker dives into the crimes of King Ahab and his wife, Jezebel, recounting how their evil is an example of what happens when the First Commandment is ignored. Check out our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search f…
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