(32) Why Isn’t This Forbidden Magic???
We already learned the the Urim v’Tumim and the Sotah Waters offered secret information by way of the Holy Spirit. David presents another example of the Holy Spirit providing classified information, this time regarding the scapegoat on the Day of Atonement. But this all leads to a bigger question: isn’t this a form of divination,...
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(31) Sotah-Water and Sexual Infidelity
Last time we learned that the Urim v’Tumim – which provides hidden and prophetic information – is the name of G-d written on parchment, and inserted into the High Priest’s breastplate. Today, David and Scott look at another Biblical instance of G-d’s name on parchment used to discover secrets. But this time, it’s secret adultery....
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(30) The Name of G-d on a Piece of Parchment
David reveals the secret of the Urim v’Tumim’s prophetic power: the name of G-d was written on a piece of parchment, and placed inside the High Priest’s breastplate. But which name of G-d? And how does this all work? You better listen up to start getting some answers.
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(29) Versace’s Dream
The book of Exodus offers elaborate descriptions of the eight garments of the High Priest in the Temple… but is shockingly ambiguous about the “Urim VTummin” that is placed inside the Breastplate. What is it? What does it do? And how is it associated with the Holy Spirit? Join David and Scott for an episode...
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(28) The Holy Spirit via the High Priest’s Breastplate
David is wearing a shirt with the Yale University logo, and he thinks it might help him become #MisterHolySpirit. Is he off his rocker or does it actually make a little bit of sense? (Only a little bit, of course. It’s still crazy.) Join David and Scott for an opening discussion of the clothes of...
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(27) First: Stop Being Selfish; Second: Become Holy
Well, it’s finally starting to make some sense. Canaanite idolatry is more than a theological error; it’s serving the divine for selfish reasons. Sexual immorality is much the same, as it inserts selfish motives into otherwise pure relationships. Join David and Scott as they determine why these are prerequisites for the laws of holiness in...
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(26) The Selfishness of Canaanite Idolatry
What on earth is David talking about?! The 18th chapter of Leviticus begins with the admonition to avoid the practices of the Canaanites and Egyptians, then explains that Israel must be a paragon of sexual morality. But David says that the first verses are talking about idolatry, not sexual misconduct! (Scott got so frustrated at...
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