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The study of the Bible in its historical context - with a focus on the archaeology, history, geography, customs , culture, and even the languages of the ancient Middle East. WE ask what did they understand THEN - the original intent of the Lord - so that we can expand and enrich our understanding NOW and thus become true disciples of Adonai Yeshua as in John 8:31-32.
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Friday Mar 27, 2026
Friday Mar 27, 2026
TRUTH NUGGET #17
Jesus is the Lamb of God and the original Bible never says He is the Passover Lamb. This is clear in the ancient Greek manuscripts like Codex Sinaiticus dated to 330 A.D. We said He is the Passover Lamb. It is easy to see why but the Bible like the NASB or the KJV, the best translations from the ancient Greek and the Hebrew, state Jesus is the Passover and NOT the Passover Lamb in 1 Cor. 5:7. But, if we see Jesus as distinct from the Passover Lamb, if we see Jesus as the Lamb of God, these lambs on Passover create an amazing picture of God's redemption of His people, Israel, through Moses the first redeemer, and God's ultimate redemption of Jew and Gentile, the whole world, through Messiah Jesus the Ultimate Redeemer. Once again God has created an amazing literary structure in His Bible that creates a mirror to help us see His awesome truth. Let us now study the Mirror of Passover and see the centrality of the Cross from Genesis to Revelation.
Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?
What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Sunday Mar 22, 2026
Saturday Mar 21, 2026
Saturday Mar 21, 2026
SOURCES
Shown below are the sources and references that I used that support this video lesson. Again, I don't teach my own opinion. These sources will provide you with a good initial start into each of the topics in the video.
And, remember, as we enter "The Coming Darkness" that we are more than conquerors as in Rom. 8:37. On top of that, as we are in the times of the end, Yeshua said He is always with us as in Matt. 28:20. So we go forward and know we are to be brave and courageous as the battle is not ours but the battle belongs to the Lord and with us is the remnant of disciples of Rav Yeshua all of us shining as lights to the world for all who are facing "The Coming Darkness" without a firm covenant relationship with the one true and only God.
Millennials and GenZers lack a Biblical Worldview
Only 2% of Millennials (1% for GenZers) hold a biblical worldview, the lowest among all adult generations, reflecting a significant, long-term shift away from traditional Christian, biblical, and moral principles toward secular or syncretic beliefs. This decline is driven by disillusionment with institutional church, cultural skepticism, and a preference for moralistic therapeutic deism.
Pastors Lack a Biblical Worldview
A significant portion of pastors lack formal theological training or, in some studies, hold a non-biblical, syncretic worldview (63%), leading to a neglect of deep scriptural study. Factors include prioritizing "relevant," topic-driven sermons over expository teaching, lack of preparation, and, in some cases, a lack of personal biblical conviction.
[1] https://www.mnnonline.org/news/62-of-pastors-worldwide-have-no-training/
[3] https://www.equippinghearts.com/blog/7-reasons-why-small-groups-become-big-gripes-for-pastors
[4] https://ehrmanblog.org/why-dont-pastors-teach-what-they-know-about-the-bible/
[5] https://drmsh.com/why-you-dont-learn-much-bible-in-church/
Key Trends in Global Christianity
Between 2010 and 2020, countries like the UK, Australia, and the U.S. shifted away from Christian majorities, with many people moving towards no religious affiliation. In the U.S., the Christian population dropped from 78% in 2007 to roughly 62% in 2025. By 2050, it is projected that nearly twice as many Christians will live in Africa as in Europe and North America combined. The number of religiously unaffiliated individuals (labeled the "NONES") is increasing, particularly in the West.
While Christianity declines in the West, Islam is growing faster, expected to nearly equal the number of Christians globally by 2050. Europe experienced a drop of approximately 17 million Christians in the five years leading to 2025. In the United States the decline has been rapid over the past decade, though some studies suggest it may be stabilizing. In Africa/Asia are seeing significant growth in Christian adherence, despite high risks of persecution in some areas.
[1] https://research.lifeway.com/2024/02/05/5-discouraging-trends-in-global-christianity/
[3] https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2015/04/02/religious-projections-2010-2050/
[5] https://research.lifeway.com/2025/02/25/6-discouraging-trends-in-global-christianity-in-2025/
[6] https://research.lifeway.com/2025/02/11/9-encouraging-trends-for-global-christianity-in-2025/
What is a Biblical Worldview
A biblical worldview is a framework based on the Bible as absolute truth, viewing God as the sovereign Creator and sustainer of all things. Key characteristics include recognizing human sinfulness, finding redemption only through Jesus Christ, upholding objective moral values, and living with an eternal perspective focused on loving and serving God.
[1] https://libertychristian.org/blog/complete-guide-to-developing-a-christian-worldview
[3] https://homeschooladventure.com/what-is-a-biblical-worldview/
[4] https://www.liberty.edu/arts-sciences/history/biblical-worldview-principles/
[5] https://www.focusonthefamily.com/live-it-post/core-principles-of-the-christian-worldview/
[6] https://www.mhbs.org/resources/biblical-worldview.cfm
[7] https://www.scribd.com/document/131358587/Worldviews-Chart
What is Bible Literacy
It’s the ability to rightly READ and understand the Bible by using the proper tools of STUDY to become better acquainted with its essential nature and content and then apply discerned meaning to life. Bible reading is a must for any Christian; especialy daily. But, to be Bible LITERATE it means reading and study to attain Bible literacy. It requires personal interaction—and approaching the Bible for what it is: alive and active, God’s living Word (Heb. 4:12)
- https://www.crossway.org/articles/lets-talk-about-our-bible-literacy-problem/
- https://www.logos.com/grow/biblical-literacy/
- https://www.gotquestions.org/study-to-show-yourself-approved.html
- https://www.realworldbiblestudy.com/bible-reading-vs-bible-study/
- https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/ask-ligonier/is-there-a-difference-between-studying-the-bible-and-reading-it-devotionally
- https://onedeterminedlife.com/reading-bible-and-studying-bible/
- https://www.gotquestions.org/why-read-Bible.html
- https://albertmohler.com/2016/01/20/the-scandal-of-biblical-illiteracy-its-our-problem-4
- Study is the Highest form of worship ...
RABBI ELIEZER
Repent the day before you will die
תְּנַן הָתָם, רַבִּי אֱלִיעֶזֶר אוֹמֵר: שׁוּב יוֹם אֶחָד לִפְנֵי מִיתָתֶךָ. שָׁאֲלוּ תַּלְמִידָיו אֶת רַבִּי אֱלִיעֶזֶר: וְכִי אָדָם יוֹדֵעַ אֵיזֶהוּ יוֹם יָמוּת? אָמַר לָהֶן: וְכׇל שֶׁכֵּן, יָשׁוּב הַיּוֹם, שֶׁמָּא יָמוּת לְמָחָר, וְנִמְצָא כׇּל יָמָיו בִּתְשׁוּבָה. וְאַף שְׁלֹמֹה אָמַר בְּחׇכְמָתוֹ: ״בְּכׇל עֵת יִהְיוּ בְגָדֶיךָ לְבָנִים וְשֶׁמֶן עַל רֹאשְׁךָ אַל יֶחְסָר״.
We learned there in a mishna that Rabbi Eliezer says: Repent one day before your death. Rabbi Eliezer’s students asked him: But does a person know the day on which he will die? He said to them: All the more so this is a good piece of advice, and one should repent today lest he die tomorrow; and by following this advice one will spend his entire life in a state of repentance. (Babylonian Talmud, Shabbat 153a:5 - https://www.sefaria.org/Shabbat.153a.5?lang=bi)
For some Religion & Faith are not Important
The rise of the religious “nones” is continuing, according to new data, with the percentage of Americans who consider religion “very important” to their lives now dipping below 50%.
Newly published data from Gallup (Gallup article - https://news.gallup.com/poll/702572/americans-religious-engagement-holds-lower-levels.aspx) found that, in 2025, the share of U.S. adults who identified as “nones” — those with no religious affiliation at all — reached a record high of 24%, up from 21% and 22% the previous four years. Additionally, 28% said religion is “not very important” in their lives.
The just-released study showed less than half (47%) of American adults say religion is “very important” to their lives, while another 25% described it as “fairly important” to them.
(Accessible at https://cbn.com/news/us/staggering-new-data-reveals-decline-importance-faith-americans-lives)
What is a Disciple
Since receiving his Master's of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary in 1976, Ray Vander Laan has been actively involved in studying and teaching Jewish culture using the methods of Jewish education. He founded That the World May Know Ministries in 1998. Ray has taken over 10,000 people with him on his study tours of Israel, Turkey and Egypt.
Ray's preaching and teaching ministry is focused on understanding the Bible in light of the historical and cultural context in which God placed it. This perspective on the Bible highlights God's call for His people to be a transforming influence on their culture. He uses research of the top scholars in the fields of archaeology, history, and Biblical study as tools to explore the Biblical text ever more deeply. His gifts, expertise, and calling are to link that cultural information and the Bible so that its message applies to our lives today in very practical ways.
Below are four audio lessons on what Jesus meant when He commanded the church to go and make disciples. There’s a lot more that can be found at the ministry’s – That the World May Know) website - https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/
- Disciple 1 – https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1539
- Disciple 2 – https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1540
- Disciple 3 – https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1542
- A Disciple’s Passion - https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1551
Churches abandoning Bible Study
Many churches are moving away from in-depth, systematic Bible studies in favor of topical preaching, often due to a lack of member interest, fear of addressing complex topics, and a preference for shorter, less demanding services. The lack of study contributes to a decline in believers' ability to understand or apply the Bible, creating a reliance on superficial teaching. Low engagement with the Bible has resulted in many young people, even those who attend church, having little understanding of the Bible.
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl4aAMWo7Sc
[2] https://www.quora.com/Why-do-churches-rarely-offer-a-serious-Bible-study
[3] https://www.quora.com/Why-do-churches-rarely-offer-a-serious-Bible-study
[4] http://www.teachingtheword.org/apps/articles/?articleid=77516&columnid=5449
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVH1GEyIUxQ
[7] https://www.quora.com/Why-do-churches-rarely-offer-a-serious-Bible-study
[8] https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/why-bible-study-doesnt-transform-us/
[9] https://www.quora.com/Why-do-churches-rarely-offer-a-serious-Bible-study
[10] https://www.crossway.org/articles/why-bible-study-isnt-enough/
[11] Study is the Highest form of worship ...
Antisemitism (Jew Hatred) increases dramatically
Antisemitic incidents in the United States have reached record-high levels in 2024, marking a consistent and rapid increase following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. Data from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL - https://www.adl.org/audit-antisemitic-incidents) indicates a 5% increase in 2024 over the previous record-setting year of 2023, with over 9,354 incidents recorded—a 344% increase over the past five years and a 893% increase over the past ten years.
For the first time, a majority (56%) of American Jews reported changing their behavior out of fear, such as hiding their Jewish identity or avoiding public events.
The rise in antisemitism or Jew hatred is not isolated to the U.S. Preliminary data from the J7 Task Force—representing major Jewish communities in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Australia, and Argentina—showed a continued, rapid rise in antisemitic incidents across all these nations.
[2] https://www.adl.org/audit-antisemitic-incidents
[4] https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wkxv9d99vo
[5] https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/5279327-antisemitic-harassment-rise/
[6] https://www.ajc.org/AntisemitismReport2024
[9] https://www.adl.org/resources/report/audit-antisemitic-incidents-2024
Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?
(Ferret - somewhere in Timnah Park - site of the Tabernacle)
What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
GOD'S NEW YEAR!
March 18th at sunset
Our New Year on January 1st has nothing to do with Jesus, the Bible, His birth, or the Good News. Matter of fact New Year on January 1st has a pagan beginning. Julius Caesar started it with his Julian Calendar in 46 B.C. Caesar names the 1st month JANUS where we get January. Janus was a two headed god that seemed to look to the past and the future simultaneously (https://www.britannica.com/topic/Janus-Roman-god). Later Pope Gregory the 13th (1582) fixed the Julian Calendar and so we got the Gregorian Calendar and it too agreed with Julius Caesar that January 1st is the New year. Check out the link for a great review of the history of the New Year -https://www.britannica.com/story/why-does-the-new-year-start-on-january-1
In Judaism by the eary 2nd century A.D. Jewish people started celebrating their own made up new year. It is unbiblical and it was made up by the Jewish scholars and rabbis in those days. It was called Rosh HaShana (in Hebrew it means the head of the year) and the name was used to rename an actual feast of God, Yom Teruah, the feast of the blast or the feast of the shofar blast. It was NOT practiced in Jesus' day as Rosh HaShana but the day may have had special rituals since it was a feast commanded by God and not the rabbis as we find in Lev. 23: 24-25.
"Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'In the seventh month on the first of the month you shall have a rest, a reminder by blowing of trumpets, a holy convocation. 'You shall not do any laborious work, but you shall present an offering by fire to the LORD.'" (Lev 23:24-25)
Please check out the Bible study podcasts that go into the real history of Rosh HaShana. It is an amzing man-made (rabbi-made) feast that is NOT in the Bible. It has nothing to do with Jesus or His birth. However, there are some awesome connections to the feast of the Lord called Yom Teruah, the feast of the Shofar blast. Here's the link to the studies you may find very intersting ... https://youtu.be/ssiam-Y3FdU?si=-otXRRHR-mLBrcCo
There are other new year celebrations. Here's just a sample of a few of them ...
- Hogmanay (Scotland):** A famous New Year's Eve celebration.
- Nowruz (Persian):** Marks the vernal equinox (around March 20) with feasts and spring celebrations.
- Songkran (Thailand):** A water festival in April.
- Enkutatash (Ethiopian):** Celebrated in September, marking the end of the rainy season.
- Hijri New Year (The Muslim New Year) marks the first day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, commemorating Prophet Muhammad's migration (Hijra) from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, symbolizing a fresh start for reflection and spiritual renewal, not typically a big party, but a time for prayer, remembrance, and the somber 10th-day Ashura for Shia Muslims. For 2026, it's estimated to begin around June 16-17. So before Islam Arabs worshiped the moon or the moon god whose names are Sin (Akkadian), Nanna (Sumerian), Suen, Namrasit, Nannaru, and sometimes considered "al-ilah" (the god). So the 1st day of the 1st month for Arabs who worshiped the moon became a special high holy day. When the religion changed to Islam all associations to the moon god were forbidden.
But, there is one new year commanded by God and it is Biblical. This podcast video deals with the New Year celebration. The church does not recognize it at all. It is sad since it clearly represents the 1st day of the 1st month when the world changed and God's people were saved and delivered and became a special people and a nation of priests. This was true for the Hebrews and all who chose Jesus as Lord, Savior, the one and only God.
Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?
(Ferret - somewhere in Timnah Park - site of the Tabernacle)
What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
EXODUS LESSON 37 PART 1
In part 1 of lesson 37 we will learn about the father of the gods. He is Amun Ra. He was the head god in the 18th dynasty at the time of the Exodus in 1446 B.C. We read in TORAH the following …
Now it came about at midnight that the LORD struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon, and all the firstborn of cattle. (Exo 12:29)
Amun Ra had an only son, the moon god Khonsu. One can say that it is like the father of the gods lost his only begotten first born son on the first Passover on the night of the full moon. This strikes really close to home for a Christian. What is the Lord God teaching us?
Here’s links to study the Egyptian Trinity of Gods. Link 1 is on Amun Ra and link2 is on his wife, Mut, and his only begotten son, Khonsu.
Link 1 – https://www.memphis.edu/hypostyle/meaning_function/amun-re.php
Link 2 - https://www.memphis.edu/hypostyle/meaning_function/mut-khonsu.php
Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0
Friday Mar 13, 2026
Friday Mar 13, 2026
EXODUS LESSON 37 PART 2
In part 2 of lesson 37 we study the numbers in Exodus 12 and Numbers 1-2. It says that 600,000 men left Egypt in the Exodus. It is estimated that this is probably 2,000,000 people total and perhaps even 3,000,000. The Bible goes on to say in Num. 1-2 that the army of Israel in 1444 B.C. numbered 603,550 men. This is ridiculous. Consider the chart below from the Encyclopedia Britannica. (To view the chart click on this link -
If this is the case Israel had the largest army in the world of all ancient nations and empires including Rome! This makes no sense. But, this also implies that if there were 603,550 men in the army this means perhaps 2,000,000 to 3,000,000 total people left Egypt in the Exodus. If that is the case, if it is 2,000,000, the line of these people traveling out of Egypt would be 100 to 200 miles long and it would take more than a day for them to cross the sea. The numbers DON’T ADD UP.
Is the Bible wrong? Why would the Lord give us numbers that make no sense? Or perhaps, there is something we can’t see? Perhaps it has something to do with the Hebrew word אֶלֶף ELF H505. Today, it means 1000’s. But back then it could also mean …
And he said to Him, “O Lord, with what do I save Yisra’el? See, my clan (אֶלֶף ELF H505) is the weakest in Menashsheh, and I am the least in my father’s house.” (Jdg 6:15)
Perhaps there is a reasonable explanation for these improbable numbers that maintains the veracity of God’s word. Perhaps? Not perhaps. But, definitely. There is a realistic solution.
Check out the links that were brought up in this lesson.
- Check out this website that discusses the issue with the number 600,000 men leaving Egypt in the Exodus. Link - https://www.thetorah.com/article/recounting-the-census-a-military-force-of-5500
- Another website that also presents a very complete discussion on the improbability of the numbers used in Exod. 12 and Numb. 1-2 – Link - https://sharedveracity.net/2016/10/15/did-an-army-of-600000-israelites-conquer-the-land-of-canaan/
- Here’s a link to the chart above - https://www.businessinsider.com/this-ambitious-graphic-shows-the-size-of-standing-armies-from-antiquity-to-the-present-2014-11
- Light of Menorah video entitled “The Mirror of Passover” - https://youtu.be/ipaeu7AQZ8Y
Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?
(Ferret - on the Sea of Galilee)
What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Exodus - 1446 B.C.
In part 1 we focused on real archaeology that shows 1) the Israelites were in Egypt prior to the Exodus and 2) that real archaeology supports the date of the Exodus to the 15 century B.C. or 1446 B.C. In part 2 we will deal with the dates.
In Exod. 12:40 the sons of Israel (Jacob) lived in Egypt 430 years till they left with Moses. Where does that number come from? Why doesn't anyone explain it? Also it is taught to us that the early date of the Exodus was 1446 B.C. and no one ever justifies this date. It is just stated. Why won't anyone help us understand that this date of 1446 B.C. is supported by REAL archaeology and not someone's opinion or speculation. Well, I will. This lesson is to show that the early date of the Exodus, 1446 B.C. is very likely considering the archaeology supporting it and the study of the events in their historical context.
I mentioned I will provide a number of links to resources to help you study further. These links and resources are shown below.
Link 1 - slides that may help you put all this together - click here for the slides that summarize this podcast
Link 2 - an article on Edwin Thiele that shows how he connects the Assyrian King List (calendar) to 1 Kings 6:1 - click here for the article
Link 3 - an article by Dr. Bryant Wood on setting of the date for the Exodus - click here for this amazing article that completes lesson 5 part 2
Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - click here for the teacher's background
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
EXODUS – Did It Happen? When?
The next two lessons are critically important for everyday Christians to finally separate hype from truth and fantastic outlandish claims regarding the Exodus to see and learn of the real evidence that again shows the truth of the Bible and that it is God’s inspired word.
Lesson 5 is in two parts. In part 1 we will focus on real archaeology, real evidence, not patterns of evidence, or hints at evidence, about the Exodus. There is no need for me to re-teach or re-present that which has already been researched and completed. In this lesson you will learn about the Associates for Biblical Research (I will use ABR for the name of this ministry), a Christian ministry made up of Christian evangelical Bible historians and archaeologists. Their website is https://biblearchaeology.org/
This is a must “go to” internet resource for everyday Christians to learn about the veracity of the Bible – the Bible is true, credible, and can be depended upon from Genesis 1 to Revelation 22. These proven Christian professional archaeologists have a mission to show via real archaeology the evidence of the truth of the inspired word of God, the Bible. In addition these archaeologists using the truth that comes out of archaeology want to spread the gospel of the Kingdom to all. There are stories of people who were agnostic or total unbelievers who came to be followers of Jesus Christ because of ABR and their awesome scholarly work in Biblical archeology.
In this podcast, part 1 of lesson 5, I mentioned an amazing video TV series that is free to all on the website for the Associates for Biblical Research (ABR) called, “Digging for Truth.” There are over 100 episodes from proving Daniel is a real prophet of the Lord and that he gave his accurate prophecies in the early 5th century B.C. to showing that the resurrection of Jesus is true. Again and again as you watch these TV programs (most about 30 minutes in length) you will see all the crazy ideas and theories available on the internet are completely proven false.
Here’s the link to the complete list of episodes for “Digging for Truth” – https://biblearchaeology.org/mediainfo/digging-for-truth/digging-for-truth-episodes
The links below are to access the three-part series by Dr. Bryant Wood of ABR on the real archaeology that shows Israel was in Egypt; it shows the real probability they were there also just before the time of the Exodus in 1446 B.C.
Video 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT6giGYerx4
Video 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJn09u8cYRA
Video 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EMecjtl-MA
The links below here are for the two-part series by Dr. Scott Stripling of ABR on the archaeology, the real evidence of the date of the Exodus in the 15th century B.C. or 1446 B.C.
Here’s the link to the article at ABR that shows that Dr. David Rohl’s theory of his new Egypt chronology that is used as the ONLY proof of the date of the Exodus in the DVD video “Patterns of Evidence” is only a theory; it is highly criticized by Egyptologists, and creates more problems than it solves. Dr. Rohl an agnostic tries to make up a theory to prove the date of the Exodus. A theory that is unproven with any degree of completeness. But, we are not interested in theories but real evidence of the Exodus. Link – https://biblearchaeology.org/research/chronological-categories/conquest-of-canaan/3196-david-rohls-revised-egyptian-chronology-a-view-from-palestine?highlight=WyJkYXZpZCIsImRhdmlkJ3MiLCJkYXZpZCciLCInZGF2aWQncyIsImRhdmlkJy4iLCJyb2hsIiwicm9obCdzIiwiZGF2aWQgcm9obCJd
Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0