Reuben
The Tragedy of Hasty Passion
Jacob's firstborn acted out of love for his mother, but too quickly to see the cost. How failure gave Reuben the humility his brothers lacked.
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The 12 Tribes of Israel
Why did God build Israel from twelve different tribes instead of one? Meet Jacob's first three sons: a firstborn who lost everything, a brother whose fire burned out of control, and a tribe that learned to make that fire holy.
With Rabbi Elie Mischel
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Reuben is usually remembered for one terrible mistake. But he lost his birthright to Joseph, and he was still the only brother who tried to rescue him from the pit. Simeon and Levi shared the same fierce fire. One fire led to the plot against Joseph. The other became the fire of Moses, Israel's teachers, and its guides through every time of change.
Through Jacob's blessings, the meaning of each Hebrew name, and the insights of the sages, this course shows what each tribe teaches about passion, failure, and finding your own way to serve God. This course and more are part of your Bible Plus membership.
Twelve stones, one breastplate
The high priest carried a stone for every tribe over his heart. Each one different, all of them together. We begin with the first three.
Simeon
The Uncontrolled Fire
The passion that rescued his sister Dinah also drove the plot against Joseph. Why Jacob scattered Simeon's fire throughout Israel.
Levi
The Holy Fire Still Burns
The same fire as Simeon, turned toward God. How Levi became the teachers of Israel and the guides who carried the nation through every transition.
How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity.
Psalm 133:1
Different tribes, one family. Study the Bible the way it was written, with scholars who teach from the Land of Israel.
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