Do you need another approach to Bible study and meaningful wisdom for your life? You are invited to the Bible Teaching Ministry of the West Side Café. The Reverends Todd Boddy and John Cunyus will take an in-depth, relevant look at the Bible.  They will put the text in context; teach enough background for you to understand it, and then just focus on the Word. Left, right, old, young, near, far, they invite you to join them for their study of scripture. It is fast paced, in depth, and strong on application. Become part of the deep conversation as the Spirit speaks through the scriptures.

Episode 61 - Deuteronomy 19 - An Eye for an Eye, A Tooth for a Tooth
Whether it be pursuing dreams, aspirations, relationships with family, time, or wealth, if these important parts of our life should give us excuse to neglect God then some serious evaluation should take place. If we are not in relationship with God, then all could be lost.

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Episode 60 - Deuteronomy 18 - A Prophet Like Me
The Levitical priesthood was in partnership with their community. Like pastors in the church today they relied on the reciprocal gifts of the people of Israel. They separated themselves from diviners and spell casters in being accountable to their people. Moses tells of another prophet who will arise like himself. Might this be Jesus who begin a kingdom greater than Israel?

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Episode 59 - Deuteronomy 17 - They Became Worthless to Me
A fair system of justice and godly political leadership was instituted from the beginning of Israel’s nationhood. The ideals of Moses for the foundation of ancient courts, appeals, and kingship would guarantee equitable treatment of others and a nation who remained in fellowship with the Lord, correct? The prophet Jeremiah answers this question.

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Episode 58 - Deuteronomy 16 - Festival of Passover, Weeks, Booths
Our need for the Sabbath rhythm is proclaimed in the celebration of God’s blessings in three large festivals a year for Israel.  Passover, Pentecost, and Temporary Shelters are to be celebrated annually, marking God’s provision and blessings in the past, present, and future.  These celebrations are intentionally inclusive of the foreigner, orphan, and the widow.  They also will frame the ministry of Jesus of Nazareth.

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Episode 57 - Deuteronomy 15:12-23 - Slavery, Servitude and Freedom
Manumission was practiced in the entire ancient near east at the time of Moses. However, Moses began to change the institution of slavery and indentured service, uplifting the dignity of human kind.

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Episode 56 - Deuteronomy 14:22-15:11 - Tithing and Debt Management in Ancient Israel
The original practice of tithing and forgiving the debts of others is flexible and gracious. “You will lend to many nations, but you will borrow from none”.

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Episode 55 - Deuteronomy 14:1-21 - The Moses & Peter Diet
Could the distinctions between clean and unclean dietary codes be purely arbitrary? Might they remind us of God’s grace? And why does the New Testament then change some of the dietary rules? Is there a contradiction here or a compliment to the work of Christ?

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Recap of the Great Music That Has Featured on Westside Cafe
The Westside Café loves to feature great original music and original arrangements. Many episodes feature some distinct new sounds which can open up any heart. Highlights of selected musical performances from the past episodes of the Westside Café are now presented on one web page as a virtual music festival for your enjoyment.

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The Current Series on the Book of Deuteronomy
“These are the words”, of the Prince of Egypt who once led the Jews out of the bondage of Egypt through 40 years in the wilderness. Moses, knowing that God will not allow him into the Promised Land gives a passionate address which he has been preparing for a lifetime.

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The Complete Series on the Book of Daniel
Daniel shows us how to survive, even when the things we fear most come on us.  Daniel remained faithful, even after being kidnapped from his home as a child.  Through his faithfulness, God was able to see His people through one of the darkest moments in their long history.

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The Complete Series on the Book of Joel
Sometimes bad news is your friend when it comes through God. Joel forces us to think about God’s entire plan which includes blessing, judgment, a new creation and the giving of the Holy Spirit. Peter reminds us “The day” will come when the Kingdom of God is consummated.

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Special Episodes
Periodically, we produce special episodes of the Westside Cafe on topics related to our studies.

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Are Dietary Holiness Codes Arbitrary?
Peter voices that he will never touch these obscene and ritually impure animals. However God tells Peter that He has now declared them ritually pure. This jives with Mark 7 where Jesus teaches it is what comes out of a person's heart which really makes them unclean, not what food is consummed.

How to Study the Bible
Sometimes people ask me, “How do I study
the Bible?”

The Christmas Special, "Why Mary?
Originally we planned on just presenting a straight forward birth narrative of Jesus from the N.T. However I thought it might attract more interest to listeners if I could manage to try and fill in a few blanks about Mary's feelings toward raising Jesus without being sacrilegious in any way toward her.

The Latin Torah Available January 2010
The Latin Torah:
Fresh Translations of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy.
Hardcover binding, suitable for libraries.
John Cunyus, Translator
Searchlight Press, 2010
$49.99
Coming January 1, 2010
978-0-9824802-5-0

Want to Catch Any of the Back Episodes of the Westside Cafe?
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Westside Cafe Is In the Apple iTunes Store
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If You Are In Dallas, Come To The “Live” Version of Westside Café
Literally under the flight path of Dallas’ Love Field airport, Westside Café is situated on the beautiful campus of Central Christian Church, Dallas Tx. We meet Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. with live music, praise, and prayer along with our Bible teachings. Talented guests in many episodes lead us in worship with familiar and original written music and lyrics to lift the heart. 

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Westside Cafe Has a RSS Feed
The Westside Cafe now has a RSS feed that will allow you to keep up with new episodes as they are added to our media catalog. A direct feed from us will help you keep up with our new episodes as the are released if you don't use iTunes or another podcast syndicator. The icons are linked to our XML feeds for each of our podcasts and for each of the file types we support. By clicking on the icon associated with each of our XML files, you will see the entire contents of our media catalog in your web browser and you will be able to subscribe to the feed so your computer will automatically download new episodes as thy are released.

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