Morning Drive Bible

How exactly does the merit of the forefathers mitigate the divine punishments of fire, sword, and exile? Join David and Scott to learn about "zechut avot" - the merit of the fathers.

Each of the ancestors of the Jewish People contributed something unique to the Jewish story and the Israelite DNA. What was the specific merit that came from Isaac?

According to an ancient tradition, Abraham was thrown into a fiery furnace because of his faith - yet he survived. How did this moment forever affect the future of the People of Israel?

Moses' fourth argument after the sin of the golden calf is that G-d should remember the merit of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. What, exactly, is this merit, and whom does it affect? Plus: the importance of wearing seat belts, and the real-life reality of the rewind button.

David - with great humility - agrees with Scott's point that Moses' third argument was actually a prayer after all; meanwhile, Scott backtracks and claims that there's no difference between an argument and a prayer, anyway. Join the discussion and let us know what you think!

When Moses asks G-d to "Turn Away from Your Anger, and Repent of the Evil Plan Against Your People," is this an argument or a prayer? Join David and Scott as they hash out this Scriptural question.

As missles fall over southern and central Israel, David and Scott offer their reactions to the situation on this special bonus episode of Morning Drive Bible. Please share so that people know the truth of what's happening in Israel.

What is the concept of "Sanctification of the Divine Name," what does it have to do with Israel's mission, and how is it related to Moses' argument to G-d not to destroy the Children of Israel after the sin of the golden calf?

Are the Jewish People responsible only for each other... or also for the moral wellbeing of all humanity? Listen in to find out! (Plus: a discussion about the Jewish attitude towards the United States of America.)

When the people saw the golden calf, the Bible reports that, "They said, 'This is your god, O Israel, who took you up from the land of Egypt.'" (Exodus 32:4) Who is speaking? If it's Israel, why are they seemingly speaking to themselves? If it's not Israel, who else could it be? Tune in for the surprising answer.

As the people are clamoring to celebrate this new golden calf, Aaron tries to delay the festivities to the next day, and to shift them into a holiday for the Lord. But early the next morning, the people "make merry." Is that really such a bad thing?

G-d is the G-d of truth, and His word stands forever. So how can Moses presume to actually change His mind?

After ths sin of the golden calf, Moses asks G-d, "Why are You angry?" Does this make any sense? OF COURSE G-d is angry! Join David and Scott as they investigate the logic of Moses' question.

The people want a new leader. Aaron wants to delay until Moses returns. What was his plan - and how did it backfire?

David asks Scott for his Mickey Mouse watch... and Scott needs a good reason to actually give it to him. Believe it or not, this relates directly to Aaron's plan when he was faced with the golden calf.

Israel bowed down to the golden calf, and Moses said to G-d, "Why are You angry?" What kind of question is that? What is Moses arguing? And that leads to a different question: what was the nature of the sin itself?

When the Bible describes G-d as being angry, does that mean that He literally is angry, or is it purely a metaphor? David and Scott reflect two traditions as they debate this important point on this episode of Morning Drive Bible.

Moses asks G-d why He is angry with Israel... who just bowed down to a golden calf a mere forty days after receiving the Torah. What kind of question is that?!

How could the Israelites bow down to the golden calf in the desert, a mere forty days after receiving the Torah? Join David and Scott for the first of a series where they examine this difficult event. 

David and Scott will be off during the holiday of Sukkot (Tabernacles). They'll be back on Wednesday, October 23 with brand new episodes of Morning Drive Bible. In the meantime, enjoy these classic episodes. Our last episode discussed the four types of generosity. In today's Morning Drive Bible, David and Scott talk about the need for a Biblical marriage to have both dignity and sanctity, so that G-d Himself becomes the third partner in the marriage.