BibleTalk with Jeff Asher

32_The Fifteen Periods of Bible History (The Wilderness Wanderings Part 11)

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 fifth of these 15 Periods is called the Period of Wilderness Wanderings. This period extends from the turning into the Wilderness of Shur to the death of Moses on the Plains of Moab (Exodus 15:22-Deuteronomy 34:12). [This lesson deals with the events at Kadesh.] 

11_The Church of Christ Is Different Regarding Faith, Works, and Obedience (Part 2)

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.

10_The Church of Christ Is Different Regarding Faith, Works, and Obedience

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.

06_The Parables of Jesus (The Mustard Seed)

Centuries before Christ, the prophet Zechariah warned Israel not to despise the day of small things. Reminiscent of that warning Jesus describes the Kingdom of Heaven under the figure of a lone mustard seed sown in in a man's garden.  

05_The Parables of Jesus (The Wheat and Tares)

Probably the the third parable which Jesus spoke by the sea was this one about the wheat and the tares. It is the second parable for which Jesus offers additional explanation. Like the first parable, this parable is very helpful in understanding the nature of the Kingdom, and the character of the King and his subjects. 

03_The Parables of Jesus (The Sower)

The first parable Jesus spoke, if not in order certainly in importance, was the Parable of the Sower. In this parable we learn the requisite character of heart necessary to become a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven. 

02_The Parables of Jesus (The Kingdom of Heaven)

Having learned that the parables are stories intended to describe the Kingdom of Heaven, its King and its citizens. We would do well to develop as complete an understanding of the Kingdom of Heaven as possible.

01_The Parables of Jesus (Introduction)

Before actually analyzing the individual parables. It will be helpful to take a broad overview ascertaining exactly what a parable is and how their study should be approached.

04_The Parables of Jesus (The Growing Seed Mark 4:26-29)

The second parable which Jesus uttered was that of the Growing Seed recorded in Mark 4:26-29. The parable is unique to Mark's record, but contextually belongs to that very busy day of teaching by the seaside indicated by Matthew (13:1-53). This parable builds on what Jesus taught in the Parable of the Sower. In that first parable, Jesus emphasizes the character of the heart into which the seed must be sown (Luke 8:11-15). In the this, the next, the emphasis is on the power of the Word (Mark 4:27). 

09_The Church of Christ Is Different Regarding What It Accepts as Saving Faith

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.