What was the Levirate law? Did it have anything to do with the tribe of Levi? God's heart for widows displayed Did the Levirate law promote polygamy?  Was Boaz married when he married Ruth? Jenn comments on the story of Ruth and Boaz and other stories where polygamy may or may not have been involved.  *Sorry guys. Please excuse my use of the word "Leader" around 16:50. The word should have been "King."   Here's a resource about polygamy that was pretty good: https://nealhardin.com/polygamy-in-the-bible/    Check out these websites for more of Jenn and P40:  YouT ..read more

Punishing criminals quickly produces less crime The idea behind 40 lashes for the wicked person What does it mean to muzzle the ox while it's treading the grain?  Jenn discusses how the Bible actually supports that it is cruel to not pay pastors   Support P40 further or purchase the merchase:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Merch Store - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop  Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries  Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com  Books - https://www ..read more

Some Jews pick a fight with Jesus Jesus claims to be God once again, but the Jews try to stone Jesus Does Jesus call us "gods" in this passage?  Jenn chats about the testimony of John the Baptist helping Jesus in His ministry   Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 websites:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries  Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com  Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk  ..read more

Jesus says two new things about Himself: He is the Good Shepherd, and He is the Door. What is the significance of shepherds and doors?  Identifying false shepherds  The people again call Jesus a lunatic Jenn shares how this portion is one of the most important when evangelizing or discussing the Gospel.    Also check out these websites:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries  Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com  Books - https://www ..read more

When a person was poor, they could often seek loans through pledges or collateral. God gives some rules on how the lender needed to treat the lendee. Proof that God hears the prayers of all people, regardless of their socioeconomic standing.  How kidnappers and man-stealers were supposed to be treated. *Hint - it's not good.  Why blaming others for one's own actions is anti-biblical.  Jenn shares about her experience with anti-human-trafficking training, and her opinions about self-responsibility.    Check out these websites for more of Jenn and P40:  YouTube:&n ..read more

A dicussion on the divorce law in Deuteronomy. Why was it written? Does the divorce law mean that divorces were okay with God? Should a person stay in an abusive relationship? What the heck does "cheering" the wife mean?? A reason why God might have told men to stay home with their wives for a year.  Jenn discusses her own marriage experience.    Jen's previous episode about divorce/marriage: https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/2a1704a3/matthew-191-12-from-christ-what-are-the-grounds-for-divorce An awesome Mike Winger discussion about abusive marriages: h ..read more

The blind man is forced again to testify before the Pharisees. The Pharisees accuse the blind man of lying. They insult him for his belief in Jesus.  The blind man stands his ground and answers the Pharisees wisely.  Jen discusses how the blind man's answer is a perfect example of how Christians can defend themselves against critics.    Also check out these websites:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries  Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com ..read more

God removes the false ideology of temple prostitution being "good." New restrictions for both rich and poor people Why could Israelites charge intrest to foreigners but not to each other?  Jenn discussion the notion of how God doesn't play favorites.    Also check out these websites!  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries  Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com  Books - https://www.amazon ..read more

Jesus finds a blind man begging and heals Him for "God's glory." The people are amazed that the blind man can now see. They take him to be analyzed by the Pharisees and religious leaders.  The blind man defends himself  The blind man's parents are no help in defending their son.    Cool people also check out these websites:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries  Contact - jenn@p40minist ..read more

Sorry guys, I totally messed up with today's episode. I somehow recorded Deuteronomy 24:17-22 instead of Deuteronomy 23:17-25!  I removed today's episode and will air it in a couple weeks to get us back on the normal schedule. Sorry for all the confusion.  See you tomorrow ..read more