Bible Fiber is on a one-year sprint through the foundational narratives of the first five books of the Bible, the Torah. As we follow the weekly Jewish reading calendar, we arrive at this week’s Torah portion, called Vayetzei which means “and he went out.” This portion covers Genesis 28:10−32:3. It is a pivotal 20-year period…
For the past four years, we’ve embarked on a chapter-by-chapter exploration of prophetic texts. Now, we embark on a new spiritual journey: a one-year sprint through the foundational narratives of the first five books of the Bible, the Torah. As we follow the weekly Jewish reading calendar, we arrive at this week’s Torah portion, called…
For the past four years, we’ve embarked on a chapter-by-chapter exploration of prophetic texts. Now, we are starting a one-year sprint through the first five books of the Bible, the Torah. We are following the weekly Jewish reading calendar—the oldest Bible reading challenge that exists. This week’s Torah portion is called Chayei Sarah, which means…
This week’s Torah portion is called Vayera, which means “And he appeared.” It is named for God’s appearance to Abraham and it covers Genesis 18:1–22:24. The narrative opens with the arrival of three visitors at the entrance to Abraham’s tent. The text states, “The Lord appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre, as he…
Welcome to Bible Fiber, where we explore the textures and shades of the biblical tapestry. I’m Shelley Neese, president of The Jerusalem Connection, a Christian organization dedicated to sharing the stories of Israel’s people, both ancient and modern. I’m also the author of the book Bible Fiber, a 52-week study of the Twelve Minor Prophets,…
Noach This week’s Torah portion is called Noach and it covers Genesis 6:9–11:32. The portion brings us into a world that has devolved into chaos and corruption, just a few generations after the fall of Adam. The opening line is jarring: “The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on…
For the past four years, we’ve embarked on a deep, chapter-by-chapter exploration of prophetic texts often overlooked by many readers—from the twelve minor prophets to the reformers Ezra and Nehemiah, and the major prophet Ezekiel. Now, we are embarking on a one-year sprint through the foundational texts of our faith: the first five books of…
So far, we have done deep dives into the twelve minor prophets, Ezra and Nehemiah, and the major prophet Ezekiel. But I want to give a little nod to a few nonwriting and lesser-known prophets in the Bible. Follow Bible Fiber whereever you listen to your podcasts! (Apple or Spotify or wherever else) Non-writing Prophets…
Welcome to Bible Fiber, where we explore the textures and shades of the biblical tapestry through the Twelve Minor Prophets, two reformers, and one exile. I’m Shelley Neese, president of The Jerusalem Connection, a Christian organization dedicated to sharing the stories of Israel’s people, both ancient and modern. I’m also the author of the book…
Welcome to Bible Fiber, where we explore the textures and shades of the biblical tapestry through the Twelve Minor Prophets, two reformers, and one exile. I’m Shelley Neese, president of The Jerusalem Connection, a Christian organization dedicated to sharing the stories of Israel’s people, both ancient and modern. I’m also the author of the book…