Morning Drive Bible

When David and Scott investigate why the End of Days is hinted at in the Book of Numbers, they discover that history could have turned out very differently - and that most of the Bible might have been omitted altogether. Find out why on a fascinating episode of Morning Drive Bible.

Was there once a book of the prophecies of Eldad and Medad... and might the text in Numbers 11 even hint to it? Join David and Scott to find out!

Did Eldad and Medad prophesy about the war of Gog and Magog, and the End of Days? Where is this possibility alluded to in the Bible? Join David and Scott for a fascinating "left turn" away from the previous interpretations of Numbers 11, into a discussion of eschatology and the Messianic Era.

Eldad and Medad received their prophetic inspiration from Moses, and yet their prophecy apparently cast doubts upon Moses' leadership. Join David and Scott for a discussion about the strength of the individual spirit within a standardized normative structure, and the need for prophets to get people back on the right track - even if it means disagreeing with the leaders of the religious community.

So many ambiguities, so little time. Who is the "na'ar" - the young man or lad - referenced in Numbers 11, who reports the unknown prophecy of Eldad and Medad to Moses? Why does Joshua intervene? And what does Moses' response teach us about his greatness, despite the people's apparent rejection of his leadership?

We have seen that the prophecy of Eldad and Medad in Numbers 11 caused tremendous consternation... but we have no idea of what they actually said. David and Scott offer one possibility, based on traditional exegesis, which also helps explain the episode in the larger context of the Book of Numbers.

Some verses are easier to understand than others, but Numbers 11:26-29 present enigma, ambiguity, and mystery. What is going on, and what does it have to do with the Holy Spirit? Join David and Scott to find out more.

Moses was overwhelmed in Exodus 18, and adopted Jethro's solution of having subsidiary courts. Moses was overwhelmed in Numbers 11, and G-d provides him with 70 elders who will help him bear the burden of leadership. What's the difference between the two situations and the two solutions?

In Numbers 11, the Children of Israel complain about their menu options... and in the middle of the narrative, Moses appoints 70 elders to help him lead the people... and in the middle of THAT narrative, two individuals suddenly start prophesying in some mysterious way not fully explicated in the text. What is going on???

After thirteen episodes in which they hammered out the main issues dividing the pro-life and pro-choice positions within Jewish tradition, David and Scott summarize their conclusions in this important episode of Morning Drive Bible.

If Jewish law prohibits "placing a stumbling block before the blind" - that is, aiding and abetting prohibited activity - does this mean that Jewish people should actively protest pro abortion laws in the United States?

David adds a new wrinkle in the newest Morning Drive Bible discussion of abortion: apart from the legal question itself, should a Jewish person who is pro-life actively protest abortions? And would that be a Biblical mandate?

Should Jewish law be definitive in determining the law in Israel, particularly as it relates to abortion? Join David and Scott for a respectful dialogue (and a discussion of that very respectful dialogue) as Morning Drive Bible continues its series on the serious and polarizing topic of abortion.

In the previous nine episodes of Morning Drive Bible, Scott has presented a somewhat more pro-choice argument than that offered by David; but in today's episode, he surprisingly explains why, despite his support for legalized abortion in some circumstances, he believes that Roe v. Wade is an act of judicial overreach by the Supreme Court. They also discuss how their approaches should be reflected in Israeli law.

While Jewish law certainly doesn't give carte blanche in terms of permitting abortion, there are some authorities who define "saving the mother's life" - which is a reason to allow abortion - in a broad manner. Listen to David and Scott continue their important discussion about abortion on today's Morning Drive Bible.

Some Jewish sources seem to imply that a fetus is a life; others that it's part of the mother's body. Are these sources all disagreeing with each other, or do they together offer a nuanced and complex understanding of the nature of an unborn child?

The laws of the Sabbath are very strict, but a classic tenet is that one can violate those laws in order to save a life. Moreover, Jewish law allows us to save a fetus on the Sabbath even if the mother's life is not in danger. Does that mean that a fetus is a full human being?

As Morning Drive Bible continues its discussion about abortion, Scott offers a Talmudic source that seems to indicate that a fetus in its mother's womb is a part of the mother's body, not an independent person. Does this mean that Jewish law is pro-choice?

As they further dissect Exodus 21:22-23, David and Scott discover an important distinction between manslaughter and murder. What impact does this have upon our discussion of abortion?

Exodus 21:22-23 offers a very different take from that which we saw yesterday: namely, that a fetus is treated as something far less than a full human being. Join David and Scott for our continuing discussion about abortion, Jewish law, and modern legislation.