Episode 31: OT Faith 1

Old Testament faith; exploring the faith of Abraham, Moses, Joshua, & Rahab. What’s unique about each person’s faith? How the faith of one grew from one person to the next. Do you have this kind of faith?RESEARCH: The Bible, Internet, ChatGPTRehab: https://www.wisdomlib.org/names/rahabBible Hub (original languages, lexicons, parallel translations) https://biblehub.comBlue Letter Bible (Hebrew/Greek tools, cross references) https://www.blueletterbible.orgKey passages: Genesis 12–22 (Abraham) Exodus 1–34 (Moses) Joshua 1–6 (Joshua & Rahab) Hebrews 11 (framework for faith) Deuteronomy 34 (death of Moses) Matthew 17:1–5 (Transfiguration) Hebrew & Greek Word Studiesאֱמוּנָה (emunah – eh-moo-NAH) – faithfulness, firmness, reliability Source: Bible Hub Hebrew Lexicon (H530)πιστις (pistis – PISS-tis) – trust, allegiance, reliance Source: Bible Hub Greek Lexicon (G4102)Scholar Commentary & Academic Insight Michael S. Heiser, PhD – The Unseen Realm; Faith in covenant context https://drmsh.com Chuck Missler – Faith, covenant, and typology https://www.khouse.org Enduring Word Commentary (David Guzik) – Verse-by-verse OT insights https://enduringword.com Ron Rhodes, ThM, PhD – Biblical theology & continuity of faith https://www.ronrhodes.org Non-Canonical / Second Temple Context 1 Enoch – Faith, obedience, and pre-flood righteousness https://www.sacred-texts.com/bib/boe Jubilees – Abraham’s obedience and covenant faith https://www.sacred-texts.com/bib/jub (Used for historical and cultural context only, not doctrinal authority)Geographic & Historical References Ur of the Chaldeans → modern southern Iraq Haran → modern Turkey Midian → northwest Saudi Arabia Mount Horeb / Sinai → traditionally Sinai Peninsula Jericho → modern West Bank Recommended Study Tools for Listeners Bible Hub Interlinear Logos Bible Software NET Bible Full Notes Jewish Study Bible (historical background)