Bible Backdrop sets the stage for scripture. I look at the culture and places around Bible verses and stories to help listeners gain a better understanding of what they're reading.
History of Israel: Jephthah and the Tragedy of a Vow
After the stories of Gideon and Abimilech, Israel once again falls into apostasy and God sends the Ammonites and the Philistines to oppress them. As they beg God's forgiveness and deliverance, He tells them to ask the gods that they were following to deliver them. Israel then wholeheartedly repents and God decides to help. The people go to a former outcast, Jephthah, to help lead them. But he's not interested and it takes a promise of permanent leadership to persuade him. Seeing the overwhelm...
31 Aug 2026
History of Israel: Gideon, Abimelech and the Failure of Man
Judges, as a book, is about man's failure and inability to follow God. Nowhere better do we see this than the stories of Gideon and Abimelech. Gideon goes from great faithfulness and victory to idolatry in almost the blink of an eye. This leads to what is considered his legacy in his son Abimelech. In the end, it's a failure for everyone involved when they don't follow the Lord. If you are enjoying Bible Backdrop, please leave a 5-star rating and review. You can also get in touch with the sho...
31 Jul 2026
History of Israel: Interlude #1 - A World In Upheaval
While the nation of Israel was going through their cycle of apostasy and repentance, there were other nations that were going through some pretty tough times. In this episode of Bible Backdrop, we're taking a step back from the narrative in the book of Judges and taking a look at what's happening in the wider world. We look at Egypt, Greece, Babylon, Assyria, and the Hittite empire. We discuss the phenomenon known as the Late Bronze Age Collapse and see how that event impacts these nations. I...
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