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Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies

Dr. Nicholas Lebish

Enjoy samples of Scripture And Tradition’s growing audio library of courses with Dr. Nick Lebish, as well as short reflections and commentaries on the Bible and Catholic faith.

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Introducing the Book of Wisdom (S&T Course Samples #173)

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies ·

2025/08/05

Lesson 1 lays the foundation for this incredible book. We'll review it's place in the Wisdom Literature corpus, it's theological connections to the other Solomonic books, it's authorship and dating, the trifoldstructure, the most important themes and theology, and finally it's inclusion in the disputed "deuterocanonical books".Enjoy this sample from Lesson 1, "Introducing the Book of Wisdom" from Dr. Nick's course four-part, "The Wisdom of Solomon: Love Righteousness." Anyone can join our

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17:11

Make Haste, My Beloved! (S&T Course Samples #172)

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies ·

2025/07/30

The Song of Songs allegorically expresses the soul's longing for intimacy many times, but the strange thing is that such intimacy doesn't occur, not even at the end. Instead, the bride cries out again, "Make haste my beloved," because she wants to be with him. This finale is crucial for understanding the Church's longing for Christ when she says, "Come, Lord Jesus!" (Rev 22:20). Enjoy this sample from Lesson 3, "Make Haste, My Beloved (Song 5-8)" from Dr. Nick's course, "Song of Songs: A

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18:12

I Will Seek Him Whom My Soul Loves (S&T Course...

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies ·

2025/07/20

This lesson examinesthe first half of the book according to the predominate interpretive viewsof the groom representing God/Messiah and the bride representing Israel/Church, and by extension each human soul. Such a takemakes sense of all the various images and language used throughout the book leading us to proclaim along with the bride, "I will seek him whom my soul loves."Enjoy this sample from Lesson 2, "I Will Seek Him Whom My Soul Loves (Song 1-4)" from Dr. Nick's course, "Song of

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19:31

Introducing the Song of Songs (S&T Course Samples #170)

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies ·

2025/07/14

The Song of Songs, or Song of Solomon, is an incredibly powerful book. At first glance, one might conclude it's exclusively about the love between a husband and wife. However, the book is concerned with a much more powerful intimacy, that between God and his people. This book has shaped the spiritual writings of some of the greatest saints in Catholic Tradition. Learn to read it as they did, and your life will be changed forever.Enjoy this sample from Lesson 1, "Introducing the Song of

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19:07

The Mysteries of Life (S&T Course Samples #169)

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies ·

2025/07/02

The second half of Ecclesiastes develops the various observations of the first half of the book by shifting to analyze the various mysteries of life that we all experience. He challenges the dictates of cultural wisdom, such as the retribution doctrine, and concludes that though life is mysterious, everything is in the hand of God, whom we should trust and fear.Enjoy this sample from Lesson 3, "The Mysteriesof Life (Eccles 7-14)" from Dr. Nick's course, "Ecclesiastes: A Life ofDetachment."

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23:27

The Vanities of Life (S&T Course Samples #168)

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies ·

2025/06/23

Ecclesiastes openswith the author's most famous, and often repeated, thesis: "Vanity of vanities! All is vanity!"What's more, the book argues that thereis nothing to be gained for all man's toil under the sun. Lesson 1 examinesthe author's many examinations anddemonstrations to prove his point, especially in the context of the fall of humanity in Genesis 3.Enjoy this sample from Lesson 2, "The Vanities of Life (Eccles 1-6)" from Dr. Nick's course, "Ecclesiastes: A Life ofDetachment."

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22:21

Introducing Ecclesiastes (S&T Course Samples #167)

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies ·

2025/06/16

The first lesson is an important step for laying the foundation ofthis incredibly philosophical book. It will briefly examine Wisdom Literature in general, the important literary and theological meaning of it's title, authorship, structure, key themes and typology.Enjoy this sample from Lesson 1, "Introducing the Book of Ecclesiastes" from Dr. Nick's course, "Ecclesiastes: A Life ofDetachment." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course

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28:23

Lady Wisdom's Teachings (S&T Course Samples #166)

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies ·

2025/05/29

After embracing Lady Wisdom, it's time to listen to her teaching. Proverbs has so much to say about living a virtuous life according to the fear of the Lord. This lesson will reviewselect verses for 10 different topics includingmarriage, parenting, friendship, discernment, diligence, wealth, pride and humility, anger, controlling the tongue, and temperance.Enjoy this sample from Lesson 3, "Lady Wisdom's Teachings (Prov 10-30)" from Dr. Nick's course, "Proverbs: A Life of Wisdom." Anyone

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20:11

Embracing Lady Wisdom (S&T Course Samples #165)

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies ·

2025/05/19

Proverbs centers aroundone of the Bible's super key themes—"The Two Ways"—in an extremely unique manner. The Way of Righteousness is personified by Lady Wisdom, and the Way of Unrighteousness is personified by Lady Folly. We are called to make a choice between these two women; the former brings joy and happiness in the Fear of the Lord, the latter brings misery and death. Let us embrace Lady Wisdom!Enjoy this sample from Lesson 2, "Embracing Lady Wisdom (Prov 1-9, 30)" from Dr. Nick's

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19:47

Introducing the Book of Proverbs (S&T Course Samples...

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies ·

2025/05/12

TheBook of Proverbswithin the Wisdom Literature Collection of the Old Testament is understandably beloved by many for its short, pithy, yet memorable wise sayings for navigating all aspects of life. Let's define what "wisdom" is first, and to whomit isaddressed, then breakdownimportant topics about the book itself for a better appreciation of its message.Enjoy this sample from Lesson 1, "Introducing the Book of Proverbs" from Dr. Nick's course, "Proverbs: A Life of Wisdom." Anyone can join

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34:04

Job requests that God meet him in court. (S&T Course...

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies ·

2025/04/14

Job's three friends have proven worthless and unwise indeed. So, after proclaiming an incredible hymn of wisdom and its origin in God, Job demands that God answer him in powerful courtroom language that God will answer in ways that Job couldn't quite anticipate.Enjoy this sample from Lesson 4, "God Meets Job in Court (Job 28-42)," from Dr. Nick's course, "Job: Steadfast in Suffering." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other

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30:34

Seeking Answers to Suffering (S&T Course Samples #162)

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies ·

2025/04/07

After seven days of silence, Job finally opens his mouth to speak. He doesn't curse God, as Satan said he would, but he does curse his own life and the day of his birth. This begins a series of dialogues in which Job's three friends try to find answers to his suffering.Enjoy this sample from Lesson 3, "Seeking Answers to Suffering (Job 3-27)," from Dr. Nick's course, "Job: Steadfast in Suffering." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course

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23:34

Satan's Accusations and Assaults (S&T Course Samples...

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies ·

2025/03/23

Job 1-2 is called is prologue for the books and it forms the crucial backstory to why Job suffers as he does. Job is described as one of thewealthiest, but also most righteous people, living. He is truly a role model of virtuous non-Israelites.Enjoy this sample from Lesson 2, "Satan's Accusations and Assaults," from Dr. Nick's course, "Job: Steadfast in Suffering." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever

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27:59

Introducing the Book of Job (S&T Course Samples #160)

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies ·

2025/03/17

Job is one of the greatest works in the Bible, and in world literature. This first lesson covers suchimportant introductory topics to the Book of Job such as title, biographical details of Job's person, authorship, dating, structure, key themes and typology. Job is such an important book that it's worthwhile laying the foundation for the work that lies ahead in our study. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 1, "Introducing the Book of Job," from Dr. Nick's course, "Job: Steadfast in Suffering."

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25:44

The Final Praise Psalms (S&T Course Samples #159)

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies ·

2025/03/10

This final lesson ends with atremendous, celebratory shout of joy and praise! After all the ups and downs, victories and defeats, as well as blessings and curses for Israel during these past five books, the Psalter calls upon everything that breaths to "praise the Lord"! That is the perfect way to end our journey through the Psalms! Enjoy this sample from Lesson 16, "Psalms 137-150," from Dr. Nick's course, "Psalms: Lift Up Your Hearts." Anyone can join our community of students and stream

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21:34

The Psalms of Ascent (S&T Course Samples #158)

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies ·

2025/02/24

Psalms 120-136 form the 2nd Cycle of the 5th Book of the Psalter. Within this collection is the very special "Psalms of Ascent" that pilgrims would sing as they enterthe Holy City of Jerusalem. These psalms are extremely typological of our own earthly pilgrimage to the Heavenly Jerusalem.Enjoy this sample from Lesson 15, "Psalms 120-136," from Dr. Nick's course, "Psalms: Lift Up Your Hearts." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and

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21:16

The Egyptian Hallel Psalms (S&T Course Sample #157)

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies ·

2025/02/15

Psalms 113-119 form what is called the Egyptian Hallel Psalms, or the Passover Collection. They were sung by Christ himself at the Last Supper before he fulfilled each of them so powerfully in the Passion.Enjoy this sample from Lesson 14, "Psalms 113-119," from Dr. Nick's course, "Psalms: Lift Up Your Hearts." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻

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39:15

They Cried to the Lord (S&T Course Samples #156)

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies ·

2025/02/10

Book 5 is the final section of the psalter. It's the longest, but happiest of all five books. Psalm 107 serves as the "overture" ofthe remaining psalms that focus on the restoration of Israel from exile in a New Exodus. God has redeemed his people from all sorts of adversities,thus they give thanks for his merciful love and offer thanksgivingsacrifices. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 13, "Psalms 107-112," from Dr. Nick's course, "Psalms: Lift Up Your Hearts." Anyone can join our community of

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29:38

Repentance Leads to Restoration (S&T Course Samples...

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies ·

2025/01/30

God will assuredly have mercy on Israel in exile and restore Zion, but repentance must come first. In Psalm 101, David leads his people towards repentance with a statement of intent to purge his house of evil and pursue righteousness in all things.Enjoy this sample from Lesson 12, "Psalms 101-106," from Dr. Nick's course, "Psalms: Lift Up Your Hearts." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they

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27:02

Moses Advises Israel in Exile (S&T Course Samples #154)

Scripture and Tradition Bible Studies ·

2025/01/21

Book 4 begins with Psalm 90, the only psalm attributed to Moses. Now that King David is gone, and the people are in exile, it's time for Israel to look back farther into history for advice on how to manage their crisis. His advice is to repent, turn to God in praise, and make the best of a short life.Enjoy this sample from Lesson 11, "Psalms 90-100," from Dr. Nick's course, "Psalms: Lift Up Your Hearts." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full

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