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Jesus uses a lot of animal metaphors in order to instruct His disciples in how to interact with the world.

בעט - [God said to Eli,] "Why then do you scorn my sacrifices and my offerings that I commanded for my dwelling, and honor your sons above me by fattening yourselves on the choicest parts of every offering of my people Israel?" 1 SAMUEL 2:29

Today on the Almanac, we remember Ida B. Wells, who was born on this day in 1862.

Continuing on our baptism discussion, and the power of God's Word, through physical means, Katie and Gretchen walk through their catechisms and think about the common struggles with the doctrine of baptism.

A prophet rejected and a prophet beheaded.

בני בליעל - Now the sons of Eli were worthless men. They did not know the Lord. 1 SAMUEL 2:12

Today on the Almanac, we remember the capture of Jerusalem in the First Crusade, which happened on this day in 1099.

In this episode, Blake sits down with percussionist, Timothy Jones. They discuss the challenges of moving across the world to pursue your craft, the need to adapt, and developing as a performer.

משׁיח - "The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken to pieces; against them he will thunder in heaven. The Lord will judge the ends of the earth; he will give strength to his king and exalt the horn of his anointed.” 1 SAMUEL 2:10

Today on the Almanac, we remember Samson Occom, who died on this day in 1792.

Welcome to Christianity on Trial, where the claims of Christianity are examined and judged by the rules of evidence as used in the court of law. Your host, Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, is a lawyer, a theologian, an author, and an accomplished defender of biblical Christianity. He is no stranger to the rules of evidence or the courtroom. So with our skeptical world for the prosecution and Dr. John Warwick Montgomery for the defense, stay with us as we listen in on Christianity on Trial.

Scott and Caleb continue with articles 7-9 of the Augsburg Confession.