BibleTalk with Jeff Asher

13_The Parables of Jesus (The Children of the Bridechamber)

In order to know what a parable means, it is important to consider the context and situational setting. The parable before us is often considered with no regard to the setting in which it was presented. As with any text, this is a grave mistake. The principle learned is rather simple, but it is profound when the context is considered.

39_The Fifteen Periods of Bible History (The Conquest of Canaan Part 4)

The Bible can be divided into 15 periods of Bible History. Recognizing these divisions is helpful for organizing the Bible chronologically in the mind and relating the various books to one another. The sixth of these 15 Periods is called the Period of the Conquest of Canaan. This period extends from the crossing of the Jordan River to the death of Joshua (Joshua 1:1-24:33).  [This lesson covers Rahab and the Spies and the Conquest of Jericho.]

12_The Parables of Jesus (The Wise and Foolish Builders)

We should not be surprised to find parables throughout the teaching of Jesus. Some are long and narrative, some are short and pithy, like proverbs, others are brief and to the point, easily understood. The parable form is prevalent in the Sermon on the Mount. In His concluding remarks Jesus likens those to whom he has spoken as being of one of two classes, either a wise or a foolish builder.

17_The Church of Christ Is Different Respecting the First Day of the Week

It is often said the Church of Christ is "different" by which is meant that it is odd or out of step with what is generally accepted by the majority. However, Jesus said that His church would be different, and that His people are to be unique. The term "different" should not be used as a pejoritve to prejudice minds. Yes, the church of Christ is different, but why is the Church of Christ different? Jeff Asher leads a series of studies to explore just that question.

11_The Parables of Jesus (The Parable of the Householder and His Treasure)

One of Jesus' parables often overlooked is actually the climax of the whole series in Matthew 13. Jesus has been contrasting the "good ground" with all the others which bring no fruit to perfection. That "honest and good heart" in this parable is described as "a scribe instructed unto the Kingdom of Heaven." 

16_The Church of Christ Is Different in Its View of the Lord's Supper

It is often said the Church of Christ is "different" by which is meant that it is odd or out of step with what is generally accepted by the majority. However, Jesus said that His church would be different, and that His people are to be unique. The term "different" should not be used as a pejoritve to prejudice minds. Yes, the church of Christ is different, but why is the Church of Christ different? Jeff Asher leads a series of studies to explore just that question.

38_The Fifteen Periods of Bible History (The Conquest of Canaan Part 3)

The Bible can be divided into 15 periods of Bible History. Recognizing these divisions is helpful for organizing the Bible chronologically in the mind and relating the various books to one another. The sixth of these 15 Periods is called the Period of the Conquest of Canaan. This period extends from the crossing of the Jordan River to the death of Joshua (Joshua 1:1-24:33).  [This lesson covers Rahab and the Spies and the Conquest of Jericho.]

10_The Parables of Jesus (The Dragnet)

The parables Jesus spoke involved images from everyday things with which the Twelve were familiar. Most of the them were fisherman and many if not all had seen, and perhaps handled a dragnet. Jesus conveys a great spiritual reality to His disciples when He says, "They gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away." 

15_The Church of Christ Is Different Because It Does Not Use Instrumental Music

It is often said the Church of Christ is "different" by which is meant that it is odd or out of step with what is generally accepted by the majority. However, Jesus said that His church would be different, and that His people are to be unique. The term "different" should not be used as a pejoritve to prejudice minds. Yes, the church of Christ is different, but why is the Church of Christ different? Jeff Asher leads a series of studies to explore just that question.

37_The Fifteen Periods of Bible History (The Conquest of Canaan Part 2)

The Bible can be divided into 15 periods of Bible History. Recognizing these divisions is helpful for organizing the Bible chronologically in the mind and relating the various books to one another. The sixth of these 15 Periods is called the Period of the Conquest of Canaan. This period extends from the crossing of the Jordan River to the death of Joshua (Joshua 1:1-24:33).  [This lesson covers the crossing and the encampment at Gilgal.]