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Sharing the Sacred

by Sandy Kress

A series of live recordings of Sandy Kress' weekly teaching at Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church, covering a range of topics including the Hebrew Bible, other sacred material, and various religious subjects.Supplementary materials for each episode can be found on https://www.thirdwell.org/ under the episode's relevant category.

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Episodes

  1. Ruth (Part 2)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class concludes their 2-week examination of the Book of Ruth, discussing great acts of commitment and conversion.

  2. Ruth (Part 1)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class begins a 2-week examination of the Book of Ruth, discussing great acts of commitment and conversion.

  3. Talmudic Wisdom (Part 4)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class delves back into the writings of the Talmud, completing their 4-week examination of various pieces of Talmudic wisdom. They explore how these ancient sayings can still...

  4. Talmudic Wisdom (Part 3)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class delves back into the writings of the Talmud, continuing their 4-week examination of various pieces of Talmudic wisdom. They explore how these ancient sayings can still...

  5. Talmudic Wisdom (Part 2)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class delves back into the writings of the Talmud, continuing their 4-week examination of various pieces of Talmudic wisdom. They explore how these ancient sayings can still...

  6. Talmudic Wisdom (Part 1)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class delves back into the writings of the Talmud, beginning a 4-week examination of various pieces of Talmudic wisdom. They explore how these ancient sayings can still bear...

  7. Hasidic Tales (Part 4)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class concludes their four-week study of the stories told by the Hasidic movement. They discuss these ancient folk tales and examine how the stories' themes can apply to our...

  8. Hasidic Tales (Part 3)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class continues their four-week study of the stories told by the Hasidic movement. They discuss these ancient folk tales and examine how the stories' themes can apply to our...

  9. Hasidic Tales (Part 2)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class continues their four-week study of the stories told by the Hasidic movement. They discuss who the Hasids were, read four more tales from the movement's writings, and...

  10. Hasidic Tales (Part 1)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class begins a four-week study of the stories told by the Hasidic movement. They discuss who the Hasids were, read five tales from the movement's writings, and examine how…

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  11. Song of Songs (Part 2)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class begins a two-week discussion of Song of Songs. They examine the many metaphors, similes, and analogies that this intricate poem contains, and how those literary figures...

  12. Song of Songs (Part 1)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class begins a two-week discussion of Song of Songs. They examine the many metaphors, similes, and analogies that this intricate poem contains, and how those literary figures...

  13. Ecclesiastes (Part 2)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class completes their discussion on the Book of Ecclesiastes, further examining King Solomon's journey and deciding which lessons of his we can apply to our own lives.

  14. Ecclesiastes (Part 1)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class begins a new course of study, focusing on the Book of Ecclesiastes. In this first lesson, the class examines the life of King Solomon and discusses what we can glean…

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  15. Lessons in the Talmud: Justice in a Complex World

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week the class concludes its study of the Talmud, a collection of Jewish law and legend which holds valuable lessons for all of us, even in the modern-day. In this episode, they…

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  16. Lessons in the Talmud: The Hopes of Justice

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. The class continues its study of the Talmud, a collection of Jewish law and legend which holds valuable lessons for all of us, even in the modern-day. In this episode, the class talks…

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  17. Lessons in the Talmud: Underneath the Law

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. The class continues its study of the Talmud, a collection of Jewish law and legend which holds valuable lessons for all of us, even in the modern-day. In this episode, the class talks…

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  18. Lessons in the Talmud: Wronging with Words

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. The class continues its study of the Talmud, a collection of Jewish law and legend which holds valuable lessons for all of us, even in the modern-day. In this episode, the class talks…

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  19. Lessons in the Talmud: Charity

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. The class continues its study of the Talmud, a collection of Jewish law and legend which holds valuable lessons for all of us, even in the modern-day. In this episode, the class talks…

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  20. Lessons in the Talmud: Pirkei Avot (Part 2)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. The class continues its study of the Talmud, a collection of Jewish law and legend which holds valuable lessons for all of us, even in the modern-day. In this episode, the class finishes…

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  21. Lessons in the Talmud: Pirkei Avot (Part 1)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class begins a discussion on a new topic: the Talmud. This collection of Jewish law and legend holds valuable lessons for all of us, even in the modern-day. In this episode,...

  22. Leadership in the Bible: Solomon, Elijah, Elisha, and Josiah

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class concludes its 6-week discussion of several great leaders in the Bible. The focus of this episode is on a few notable Biblical leaders: Solomon, Elijah, Elisha, and...

  23. Leadership in the Bible: King David

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class continues its 6-week discussion of several great leaders in the Bible. The focus of this episode is on the later years of King David's life - on his difficulties in…

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  24. Leadership in the Bible: Young David

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class continues its 6-week discussion of several great leaders in the Bible. The focus of this episode is on the earlier years of King David's life, and on the character...

  25. Leadership in the Bible: Judges

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class continues its 6-week discussion of several great leaders in the Bible. The focus of this episode is on examples of leadership in Judges and 1st Samuel. They examine…

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  26. Leadership in the Bible: Joshua

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class continues its 6-week discussion of several great leaders in the Bible. The focus of this episode is on Joshua, whose only aspiration was his service to God, and the...

  27. Leadership in the Bible: Moses

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class begins a 6-week discussion of several great leaders in the Bible. They begin this conversation with an examination of Moses, focusing on several different elements of...

  28. The Book of Ezekiel (Part 3)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class concludes its three-week discussion on the prophet Ezekiel. They talk about what Ezekiel means to the universality of God, and about who is accountable to His laws as...

  29. The Book of Ezekiel (Part 2)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class continues its three-week discussion on the prophet Ezekiel. They talk about several of the ethical issues present in the book, including the debate regarding the sins…

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  30. The Book of Ezekiel (Part 1)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class begins a three-week discussion on the prophet Ezekiel. They talk about the drama and detailed descriptions in the book, and how dazzling imagery sets the stage for the...

  31. The Book of Daniel (Part 2)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class concludes a two-week discussion on the book of Daniel, one of the most complex books in the Bible. They talk about who Daniel was, interpretations of his dreams, and...

  32. The Book of Daniel (Part 1)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible. This week, the class begins a two-week discussion on the book of Daniel, one of the most complex books in the Bible. They talk about who Daniel was, interpretations of his dreams, and…

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  33. All About Elijah (Part 2)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, moving now into a three-week discussion of readings from the Prophets. This week, the class concludes their two-week examination of the prophet Elijah. They discuss his life, all the way...

  34. All About Elijah (Part 1)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, moving now into a three-week discussion of readings from the Prophets. This week, the class begins a two-week examination of the prophet Elijah. They discuss his role as a prophetic...

  35. Prophets: Powerful Voices (Part 4)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, moving now into a three-week discussion of readings from the Prophets. This week, the class concludes their conversation about the prophets with a discussion about the difficulties the...

  36. Prophets: Powerful Voices (Part 3)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, moving now into a three-week discussion of readings from the Prophets. This week, the class discusses the causes of unrighteousness - primarily, bad leaders and false prophets diverting…

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  37. Prophets: Powerful Voices (Part 2)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, moving now into a three-week discussion of readings from the Prophets. This week, the class discusses the prophets' diagnosis of the issues in a morally unhealthy society, and the broad...

  38. Prophets: Powerful Voices (Part 1)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, moving now into a three-week discussion of readings from the Prophets. This week, the class discusses who the prophets were, what they did, and why their words ought to still hold…

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  39. Selected Proverbs (Part 3)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, moving to the next part of their three-week discussion of a selection from the book of Proverbs. This week, the class concludes their discussion of Proverbs, focusing on anger, just...

  40. Selected Proverbs (Part 2)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, moving to the next part of their three-week discussion of a selection from the book of Proverbs. This week, the class discusses Proverbs regarding guilt and innocence, responsibility, and...

  41. Selected Proverbs (Part 1)

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, moving now into a three-week discussion of a selection from the book of Proverbs. This week, the class discusses Proverbs regarding conflict, justice, and much more.

  42. Divine Guidance: From Generation to Generation

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best…

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  43. Divine Guidance: Creation, Revelation, and Redemption

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best…

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  44. Divine Guidance: Sacred Time

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best…

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  45. Divine Guidance: Tithes

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best…

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  46. Divine Guidance: Times for Offerings

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best…

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  47. Divine Guidance: The Role of Sacrifice in Faith

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best…

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  48. Divine Guidance: Forbidden Mixtures & Intro to Sacrifice

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best…

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  49. Divine Guidance: What We Do to Eat

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best…

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  50. Divine Guidance: Leprosy? Or Something Else?

    Sandy Kress and the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church continue their study of God's teachings in the Bible, more specifically, the commandments. Seemingly archaic, these teachings are actually fresh and instructive even for modern life. Taken together, they may be the basis for the best…

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A series of live recordings of Sandy Kress' weekly teaching at Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church, covering a range of topics including the Hebrew Bible, other sacred material, and various religious subjects.Supplementary materials for each episode can be found on https://www.thirdwell.org/ under the episode's relevant category.

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