🎧 Episode Title:

"Ruth, the Redeemed: A Shavuot Story of Covenant and Redemption"

📖 Episode Summary:

In this special Shavuot teaching, Melissa Collins unpacks the Book of Ruth—not just as a love story, but as a prophetic portrait of redemption, covenant, and the Gentile bride's invitation into the family of God. Journey through the harvest fields of Bethlehem, the covenantal declarations of Ruth, and the public redemption by Boaz—a powerful picture of Yeshua, our Redeemer.

This episode beautifully weaves together the themes of Shavuot: the giving of the Torah, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the gathering of firstfruits, and the grafting in of the nations. You'll discover why Ruth is read during Shavuot and how her story mirrors the gospel and the calling of the Church today.

Whether you’re preparing for baptism, reflecting on your own journey of faith, or simply seeking deeper understanding, this message will stir your heart with awe for God’s redemptive plan.

Key Themes:

• ​Ruth as a picture of the Gentile Bride
• ​Boaz as a type of Yeshua
• ​Shavuot as a season of covenant, harvest, and Spirit
• ​From gleaning in the fields to becoming the bride of the Redeemer

🎧 Podcast Title:

"Carried, Consecrated, and Complaining: Lessons from the Wilderness"

📖 Episode Summary:

In this powerful episode, Melissa Collins unpacks the rich Torah portions of Nasso and Beha'alotcha (Numbers 4–12), exploring the deeper meaning behind the roles of the Kohathites, the burden of holiness, and the cost of casualness in our walk with God. What does it mean to carry a heavy load in ministry or life and still trust God’s design? From reverence in spiritual assignments to the dangers of grumbling and the contagious nature of complaint, this teaching reveals how attitude affects anointing.

Melissa also shares a timely word about the current war in Israel, reminding us to stand watch and pray—not in fear, but in faith—knowing that our Messiah is near. With connections to Job, Mary, Yeshua, and the modern Church, this episode is a call to holiness, unity, and joyful endurance in the wilderness.

📜 Scriptures Referenced:

Numbers 4–12, 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 11, Luke 12, James 3, Exodus 16, 2 Timothy 4, and more.

In this week’s episode of the Spirit of Truth Podcast, we bring the book of Leviticus to a powerful close with a double portion teaching from Behar-Bechukotai (Leviticus 25–27). What starts with a challenge to walk in God’s statutes ends with a heart-warming reminder of our worth in His eyes.

Melissa walks us through the blessings and curses of Leviticus 26—God’s covenant terms that are still very much alive today. Obedience is not a burden; it’s a love language. Rebellion leads to consequences, but repentance always leads to restoration.

In chapter 27, we shift into the language of redemption—vows, values, and voluntary dedication. What we give to God matters, but even more, He shows us we are redeemable, restorable, and returnable—no matter how far we’ve drifted.

🔹 Are you walking in covenant or compromise?

🔹 Do you know how deeply valued you are by God?

🔹 Have you been distant—and need to come home?

Then this episode is for you.

We also reflect on connected prophetic passages (Isaiah 61, Jeremiah 17), Yeshua’s fulfillment in Luke 4, and how the New Testament affirms our calling to walk in obedience and truth—not out of fear, but out of love.

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Featured Scriptures:

Leviticus 25:1–27:34, Isaiah 61, Jeremiah 17, Luke 4:16–21, John 14:15–21, Galatians 6:7–10, 1 Peter 1:18–19

Closing Encouragement:

You are not too far gone.

You were bought with a price.

Choose blessing. Choose obedience. Choose Him.