The Tanakh Podcast

Tehillim have fascinating and complex headings known as superscriptions. But what do they mean? Do they denote authorship, musical notation or historical context?

What does a person do when they are falsely accused? How do they cope with the emotional fallout? Our chapter divides into two sections (with two inclusios) v.1-4 prayer against those who defame v.5-9 - sleeping soundly due to trust in God

David is pursued into exile by his son in a mutiny, and he cries out to God. This psalm reassures the person in distress: "I lie down, and I sleep; I awake, for God supports me." Due to this verse, this chapter is included in the prayers before a person goes to sleep at night.

This "royalty psalm" underscores the intimate relationship between God and the king.

Our Psalm/Mizmor contrasts the path of the wicked with that of the righteous. The wicke dlook active, but it is all bluster. Only the person attached to Torah is genuinely rooted, and will endure. Our Patreon page is here if you would like to offer some financial support. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51407457

What is Psalms about? Who wrote the Psalms? Today we introduce this important book.

Malachi is the final prophet. After this, there is no prophecy. But why did prophecy end?

Today we speak of: 1. The role of priests 2. The impeccable standards necessary for Torah teachers 3. The debate in Malachi about intermarriage.

Today we introduce Malachi and the period in which he prophecizes. We then move to explain the first two polemics of ch.1

War in Jerusalem. Revelation. Universal recognition and worship of God