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Her StorySeason 5, Kings and Queens: HuldahHave you ever even -heard- of Huldah? I bet not!Most timelines for the history of ancient Israel place prophets alongside the kings they advised. Even prophets without their own books, such as the prophet Nathan who counseled King David, are listed. But as much as I look for her, I have yet to see the prophet Huldah listed as well.It is a strange choice, to leave her out of Judah’s timeline, as she was perhaps the most influential prophet of her day. The fate of her people, her nation, and he...2024-02-0723 min
Her StorySeason 5, Kings and Queens: BathshebaBathsheba had grown up admiring the handsome, charismatic king David. It had been an exhilarating time in Israel’s history, and her dad Eliam, one of David’s might men, had been all wrapped up in the thick of it, close with David ever since the young shepherd had been on the lam, running from King Saul. Her grandfather, the godly and spiritual Ahithophel, was one of David’s most trusted advisors, whose godly wisdom was deeply valued. What must that have been like for those young families, living in tents, the air crackling with anticipation, watching the mi...2024-01-2422 min
Her StorySeason 5, Kings and Queens: AbigailAbigail’s story begins during a traditionally joyful time, the sheep shearing festival. Many guests had gathered, and there was much feasting. Abigail was well-known for her gracious hospitality, and all the tables were generously supplied.As the celebration wore into the evening, ten plainly dressed men entered the pavilion and came to address Nabal. Would he be willing to share some of the festival food with a fellow Judahite, David? For David, along with his 600 warriors, had not only protected Nabal’s herds from marauders and wild animals all throughout the year, he had made sure Naba...2024-01-1722 min
Her StorySeason 5, Kings and Queens: MichalEmbedded within the story of David, Israel’s most beloved king, and of whom the Lord said was a man after God’s own heart, is the tragic story of Michal, a Benjamite princess and daughter of king Saul.Her story begins in Late Bronze Age Canaan. The twelve tribes of Israel were still in the throes of coalescing into a kingdom, beleaguered by battle after battle with the powerful Philistines, until representatives from across the tribes came to the prophet Samuel and insisted a king be found to lead them to victory. King Saul was...2024-01-1022 min
Her StorySeason 3, Exodus Pioneers, Bonus: Psalm 73 Psalm 73 was written by one of the four Levites King David had put in charge of the worship music. As soon as the ark was brought back to Jerusalem, and replaced in the tabernacle, David wanted regular times of worship with a full orchestra and choir. Asaph was one of the Levites put in charge of the instruments. But, it turns out, he was truly gifted at song writing, too. He evidently now lived within the palace complex in Jerusalem, and having most likely come from humble means -- since, typically, Levites did not have mu...2023-11-0831 min
Her StorySeason 3, Exodus Pioneers: Deborah#Judges4 #Judges5 #Deborah #Jael #JudgeDeborah #DeborahinJudges #DeborahofJudges #DeborahtheJudge #Sisera #BarakDeborah is maybe the most famous woman depicted in the Book of Judges, besides Delilah. And what sets Deborah apart from perhaps every woman in the entirety of the scriptures—both the Hebrew and Christian Testaments, is the astonishing position she held in Israel.As Judge, Deborah held civic authority over all who came to her for justice, men and women, village elders and all other leadership.As Prophet, Deborah was anointed by God to deliver the word of the Lord to the pe...2023-10-1101 min
New Hope ChapelDaniel Chapter 3:19-30This week Joanne and David Hagemeyer focus on the vertical view or the divine perspective of Daniel 3. What was God doing? Why did God rescue them, and rescue them the way God did? What understanding did others gain about God and God's people? And what are we hoping people will see in our own lives?2022-02-2036 minNew Hope ChapelDaniel Chapter 3:1-18This week David and Joanne Hagemeyer take the horizontal view of Daniel chapter 3, looking at the three men's faith. What did they believe about God, about themselves, and about their relationship to God? Why did they say what they did? How does that impact the way we live out our faith today? Listen as Joanne and Dave team teach on Daniel 3. 2022-02-1335 min