Welcome back to the podcast! After a one week break, Jen, Lauren, and Tassy are back in the studio singing the "Golden Girls" theme song and ignoring their feral kids running around in the background. Today, we are moving past genealogy charts to explore the beautifully woven pattern of the 12 tribes of Israel and how their stories are actually our stories.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Significance of 12: We look at why the number 12 is riddled throughout Scripture, from the 12 loaves of bread in the Tabernacle to the 12 foundations and 12 gates of the New Jerusalem. In biblical patterns, 12 represents God’s covenant people.
• Prophecy vs. Blessing: When Jacob was on his deathbed in Genesis 49, he wasn’t just blessing his sons; he was speaking a prophecy that would play out over thousands of years.
• The Shifting Lists: Have you ever noticed that the list of the 12 tribes changes throughout the Bible? We discuss why Levi didn’t receive land, how Joseph received a "buy-one-get-one-free" double portion through his sons, and why Dan mysteriously disappears from the list in Revelation.
• Meet the Family: We walk through the character traits and legacies of each tribe.
• Modern Day "Dan behavior": We tackle what alternative worship looks like today. It isn't a statue in the yard; it’s when our hobbies, finances, or success consistently come before our time with the Lord.
• The Eternal Gate: We discuss the mind-blowing reality that the names of the 12 tribes are etched over the gates of the New Jerusalem, and we will all one day walk through one of them.

Our Challenge to You

This week, pray about which tribe’s story God is telling through your life right now. Look at the traits, both the gifts and the "shadow sides", to see how God wants to use your unique personality and history for His glory.

Resources & Links

• Scripture to Study: Genesis 49, Joshua 13–19, and Revelation 7 and 21.
• Logos Bible Software: An incredible study tool with AI features to help you dig deeper. Use our link to sign up for Logos. You get a 30 day free trial and $10 off your purchase. If you sign, up we get a credit to our account so we can purchase more resources.

Grab your favorite cool beverage and join us as we remind ourselves that, in the end, it is Jesus over everything, always!

Welcome back to the podcast! Today, Jen, Lauren, and Tassy are diving into the rich, interwoven story of the Old Testament to show how it truly was all about Jesus from the very beginning. We’re looking at how the scriptures point to Christ not just through promises, but through patterns and physical appearances.

In this episode, we explore:

• The Road to Emmaus: We start with the story in Luke 24 where Jesus walks with two disciples who don’t recognize Him. He spends hours walking them through the Old Testament to show how the Law, the Prophets, and the Psalms all pointed to His suffering and resurrection.
• Literally vs. Literarily: We discuss how the early church interpreted the Bible. "Literally" means everything is true, but not everything is expressed as a literal object. "Literarily" means seeing characteristics and themes that foreshadow Christ throughout history.
• Theophanies: These are visible, tangible manifestations of God in the Old Testament. We look at examples like the "angel of the Lord," the burning bush, the pillar of cloud and fire, and even Jacob wrestling with a man who was likely a theophany of Jesus.
• Typology (God’s Promised Patterns): We zoom in on several Old Testament figures who serve as "types" of Jesus:
• Joseph: The beloved son who was rejected by his brothers, sold for silver... by a brother named Judah, the Greek for Judas, and eventually exalted to the right hand of the King to save both Jews and Gentiles.
• Moses: A mediator and lawgiver who survived a death decree at birth. While Moses (representing the Law) could only lead people toward the Promised Land, Jesus (the fulfillment) leads us into it.
• Joshua: His name is the Hebrew form of "Jesus." As a conqueror, he represents Christ’s second coming. Joshua did what the Law (Moses) couldn't do, he actually brought the people into their inheritance.
• The Scarlet Cord and Rahab: We dive into the story of Rahab, the Gentile prostitute whose house was marked by a red cord for protection during the fall of Jericho. We discuss the mind-blowing reality that she is part of Jesus' direct genealogy.
• Legacy and Generational Cycles: Tassy shares a powerful thought on how one person’s "yes" to God—like Rahab or Tassy's husband, Matt—can break generational curses and change the entire trajectory of a family legacy.

Our Challenge to You

This week, grab your Bible and go on your own "Emmaus Road" journey. Look for Jesus in the Old Testament stories you think you already know. Ask yourself: what legacy am I leaving behind through the decisions I make today?.

Resources & Links

• Frank Turek: Youtube Video about the Hidden secrets of Jericho.
• Scripture to Study: Luke 24, Psalm 22, Psalm 82, and the book of Joshua.
• Logos Bible Software: An incredible study tool with AI features to help you dig deeper. Use our link to sign up for Logos. You get a 30 day free trial and $10 off your purchase. If you sign, up we get a credit to our account so we can purchase more resources.

Grab your favorite cool beverage and join us as we remind ourselves that, in the end, it is Jesus over everything, always!