1. קול דממה דקה - And he said, “Go out and stand on the mount before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire the sound of a low whisper. 1 KINGS 19:11–12
  2. Today on the Almanac, we will address the topic of the most common question/comment, the benediction, at the end of this program.
  3. Run, Rabbit, Run! In this episode, we read and discuss Spiritualizing Cowardice, by Garrett Mullet. When we read and consider the life of David, how has the popularity of psycho-therapeutic language and post-modern cultural norms in the past century influenced the way we read and teach on Scripture at present?
  4. אשׁ - [Elijah said], "You call upon the name of your god, and I will call upon the name of the Lord, and the God who answers by fire, he is God.” And all the people answered, “It is well spoken.” 1 KINGS 18:24
  5. Today on the Almanac, we will address the topic of the most common question/comment, the benediction, at the end of this program.
  6. Jesus doubles down on being Lord of the Sabbath, and the Pharisees call Him satanic. But that makes no sense! Jesus is not satanic, He's the One who binds Satan and steals his stuff.
  7. אלמנה - Then the word of the Lord came to [Elijah], “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you.” 1 KINGS 17:8–9
  8. Today on the Almanac, we remember the notorious J. Frank Norris, popular pastor, and not-very-nice guy.
  9. We are thrilled to have Heidi Goehmann, author, deaconess, and mental health provider talk about the intersection of theology and mental health.
  10. Kingdom greatness and cutting off your hand.
  11. חלה - And the king said to the man of God, “Entreat now the favor of the Lord your God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored to me.” And the man of God entreated the Lord, and the king's hand was restored to him and became as it was before. 1 KINGS 13:6