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In His first major speech in Matthew, Y'shua lays out His ministry. The first section, the Beatitudes, are a restatement of Torah principles of good character updated for a first century audience. With the drift of the English language over time, some of the terms need to be updated again so that modern readers can appreciate what He said.

Introduction and historical background, Babylon had conquered Judah and taken away a number of young nobles. Daniel's character is firmly established when he decides not to eat the unclean food prescribed by the king. His position in the government is established when he is able to tell Nebuchadnezzar his dream and its interpretation.

Paul's letter appears to be a theological corrective for something going on within the church in Colossae. The exact nature of the problem is not made clear, but it has to do with the person of Christ and with competing philosophies. In this first chapter he makes it very clear who the Messiah is and what He has done and is doing.

Introduction to the book and to the terrain. This book describes military operations which are dictated in part by the shape of the ground. Having a map in hand will be helpful as you listen. Joshua sends spies into Jerico where they are sheltered by Rahab. In return for her help, Rahab extracts a promise of protection from Joshua's spies.