BibleTalk with Jeff Asher

The Effects of Materialism on the Home

The religion of hypocrisy is grounded in materialism. It was commonly held that wealth was an indication of righteousness (think Abraham, Job, the rich young ruler). However, those who are wealthy are tempted to trust in themselves and their riches and not God. Jesus addresses this error in the Sermon on the Mount. Let's study and make application to ourselves and the families we lead.

Therefore So I Speak

John concludes the personal ministry of Christ with a summation of His teaching and an explanation for the outcome which follows this apparently successful week in Jerusalem during this fourth Passover. Jesus has been cheered in the streets, He is marveled at for the magnificent miracles worked in the presence of all, the people desire to see Him, even the believing Gentiles seek Him. He has been proclaimed Messiah and the Son of David, He would be received as their King, but Jesus does not seek an earthly throne. This is not the will of the Father, that is not how the God of Heaven will glorify Himself and His Christ. 

The Voice from Heaven (John 12:27-36)

After Jesus spoke with certain unidentified Gentiles (12:20-26), He turned His face to heaven and said for all to hear, "Father, glorify Thy name!" Jesus exclaimed as He did knowing that the hour of His passion was upon Him. Then for the sake of those that stood by a voice from heaven answered Jesus, "I have both glorified it and will glorify it again." What did this voice from heaven mean? 

Baptized Into Christ Romans 6:1-7)

Why is water baptism important? Paul affirms it is in water baptism that we come into the saved relationship with Christ through the death of the old man of sin and the resurrection to newness of life.

The Tears of Jesus

Three times in the New Testament it is recorded that Jesus wept. What can we learn from  the tears of Jesus?

The Effects of Revenge and Retaliation on the Home

Jesus has much to say in the Sermon on the Mount concerning misconceptions men had and have about the teaching of Moses on revenge and retaliation. What is taught here on these things has much practical application within the family circle. Too many homes are crumbling beneath the constant barrage of tit for tat.   

Zechariah 1.18-21

Consider Zechariah's Vison of the Four Horns and the Four Blacksmiths.

Zechariah 1:7-17

Consider the Vision of the Angel of the Lord Upon the Red Horse and the Horsemen Among the Myrtles.

Zechariah 2:1-13

Study with us as we consider the Vision of a Man with a Measuring Line in His Hand.

Zechariah 3:1-10

This is a wonderful Vision which points us to the coming Christ and the grace of God, the Vision of Joshua the High Priest.