BibleTalk with Jeff Asher

Jeff Asher continues the running commentary on the book of Romans.

Jesus said, "The Rich Man being in Hell lifted up his eyes and said..." 
This is one of the mot compelling of all the narratives which Jesus told. It presents a view of the unseen world we would have never known were it not for this glimpse beyond the material realm. Many important lessons can and should be learned from this powerful story. IN this study let us learn from the rich man concerning things he revealed while in Hell, things that should be found in the church.

Periodically from without the church, and sometimes from within, we hear calls for "heartfelt religion." What is such a religion? Is there any true religion that is not "heartfelt." Are you and I practicing a biblical heartfelt religion?

While ministering in Galilee a slanderous rumor went about that Jesus was mentally unbalanced and his family needed to come gather Him home. Alarmed they came to Him as he was preaching in what was probably Peter's house. There was a great crowd gathered and they could not enter. Word was passed to Jesus that His mother and brethren were without desiring to see Him. T this Jesus responded by gesturing toward the assembled disciples saying, "Behold My mother and my brethren." Let's consider what Jesus meant by the=is unusual statement. 

Our world tends not value old age. However, the Scriptures place a premium on advancing years and the wisdom and experience that comes with the same. Aging provides unique opportunities for spiritual growth and productivity. Let's take a look at Psalm 71 and what it says about how to have a meaningful old age. 

1 Timothy 2:3-4, as well as many other texts in both the Old and New Testaments, affirm that it is the desire of God that all men be saved and join Him in eternity. Let's consider that fact while learning what God has done to save us all.

The Bible story can be arranged into 15 Historical Periods. Recognizing these divisions is helpful for organizing the Bible chronologically in the mind and relating the various books to one another. The ninth of these 15 Periods is called the Period of the Divided Kingdom. (The Prophecies of Isaiah to Ahaz Concerning the Messiah).

After the Seventy return from having gone two by two throughout Galilee, they report to Jesus the wonderful things which they had seen and been able to do in His name. However, Jesus reminds them that above all else they should rejoice their names were written in heaven. The Bible speaks of a list and a record, "the Lamb's Book of Life," which is written and kept in Heaven. Let's consider whether or not our names are in the Book of Life. 

The Bible story can be arranged into 15 Historical Periods. Recognizing these divisions is helpful for organizing the Bible chronologically in the mind and relating the various books to one another. The ninth of these 15 Periods is called the Period of the Divided Kingdom. (Jotham and Ahaz)

The Bible story can be arranged into 15 Historical Periods. Recognizing these divisions is helpful for organizing the Bible chronologically in the mind and relating the various books to one another. The ninth of these 15 Periods is called the Period of the Divided Kingdom. (Uzziah)