Story Lines: Donkeys

Yes, there are famous donkeys in the Bible! Not only were they valuable and versatile animals used for agriculture and transport; the two most famous donkeys also symbolize the power of God's will and blessing. How? Dr. Bruce Becker unpacks the significance of these pack animals. Learn just how many words there are for "donkey" in Hebrew and Greek (more than you think!), why the kings of Israel preferred donkeys and mules over horses, some interesting facts about donkey milk (yep, there's such a thing as donkey milk), and what an Old Testament talking donkey and prophetic New Testament donkey have in common that still affects you today. Dr. Becker mentioned our other podcasts. You can search for them wherever you get your favorite podcasts: – Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny – Grace Talks daily devotions – Little Things with Amber Albee Swenson – The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside About our podcast "Bible Threads With Dr. Bruce Becker": The Bible can be intimidating, right? There are 66 different books, more than 700,000 words, and all of it was written over a period of 1,600 years by dozens of different authors. How do we make sense of it all, and what does it mean for our lives? Amazingly, the Bible is incredibly interconnected with “threads” that run through it from beginning to end. In this podcast, Bible scholar and author Dr. Bruce Becker will uncover these threads, help you dig deeper into God’s truth, and inspire you to live your life with greater confidence and joy. Dr. Becker brings his vast experience to share with you through this podcast. He has served as the pastor of a mission start in New York State; lead pastor of a church in Brillion, Wisconsin; and a ministry coach to churches and schools.