![]() It's a powerful witness to those around us. We have a heavenly Father who is abundantly generous to us! Living in abundance instead of scarcity allows us to move freely and lightly through the world. There's an alternative philosophy of abundance that allows us to be generous and give our lives away. The Western culture's scarcity mindset is challenged in this conversation. Our prayers should have hands and feet, actively engaged in transforming the world around us. In the same way, prayer is not just a passive act it's an invitation to participate in God's restoration and renewal. Such a powerful reminder of His intimacy and closeness. ![]() He's present in their history, in the temple, and in every aspect of their lives. The imminence of God for the Jewish people is awe-inspiring. It's all about the senses and embracing the abundant goodness of our Creator! As the conversation progresses, I get to connect my love for Jewish culture and food, highlighting the connection between the French language and the delightfulness of God. We must be "feasting saints" rather than just "reading saints." The communal nature of Scripture for the Jewish people teaches us the importance of embodying and feasting on the Word of God. She emphasizes the importance of embodying the Word rather than just knowing it. Kristi McLelland's study of scripture in Egypt and Israel was a life-changing experience. It's all about setting the stage for Jesus' arrival. Kristi brilliantly compares it to preparing a nursery for Jesus' birth. The intertestamental period between Malachi and Matthew is a focal point of our conversation. I love how Kristi McLelland appreciates the Jewish roots of the Scriptures. We explore the Jewish roots of the scriptures and the transformative power of prayer and embracing abundance. Kristi and I also discuss the significance of the intertestamental period, and Jesus' celebration of Hanukkah. Discover the communal nature of Scripture and why it's important to be feasting saints, embodying and feasting on the word of God. Learn how to embody the word of God, not just know it, as Kristi shares her deep insights from her study in Egypt and Israel. This conversation invites you into a powerful prayer journey. ![]() If you like history and want to understand Israel in general, and Jesus in particular, through the lens of history, geography, language and culture, then this is the book for you! May I even suggest, it would be the perfect Christmas gift for someone you know! But now, she also just released one of my favorite books of 2023, Rediscovering Israel. Needless to say, I love her work, focus, and mission! She is known for her outstanding Bible study, Jesus and Women. She is a well-known and loved Bible teacher, frequent Israel traveler, and Professor at Williamson College where she focuses on teaching the Bible from its historical, cultural, geographic and linguistic contexts. Welcome back to Gospel Spice, the podcast that adds a little spice to your everyday walk with Jesus! I'm your host, Stephanie Rousselle, and I am beyond excited for today's episode featuring the delightful Kristi McLelland.
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