BibleTalk with Jeff Asher

The Conversion of the Syrians (Acts 11:19-26)

With the conversion of Cornelius, the Gospel begins to make rapid progress among the Gentiles. The spread of the Gospel to "the uttermost parts of the earth" begins at Antioch under the careful guidance of Barnabas and the help of the tireless worker known as Saul of Tarsus.

Bible Answers: Did Jephthah Burn His Daughter on the Altar?

What does the BIble men when it says Jephthah vowed to offer his daughter as a whole burnt sacrifice? Many find it difficult to accept he practiced and that God accepted a human sacrifice. Is this what happened? Consider what the Bible has to say on this subject.  

Why Do Some Men Remain Lost?

The most tragic word in the English language is the word L-O-S-T. Why do some men continue in sin separated from God when salvation is readily available? Consider a few of the reasons as presented in this study.
 
 

Nahum 2:1-13

The prophet gives a vivid discription of the coming destruction of Nineveh in 612 B.C. at the hands of Nabopolassar and the Babylonia army. Utter destruction has been decreed and the overrunning flood will dissolve the palace and its walls. The old lion, Huzzab, is taken. The Oasis of the East has fled away.

The Great Day of the Feast of Tabernacles (John 7:32-53)

Jesus crys out to the Jews assembled for the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, "If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink." Jesus identifies Himself as the source of the water of life He offers it to all who will believe upon Him as the Messiah. However, the Jews are angered and seek the more to kill Him.
 

The One Baptism Practiced in the New Testament

There are at least ten baptisms referred to in the New Testament. However, at the time Paul wrote Ephesians 4:5 he could say, "There is one baptism." In this lesson, those  many baptisms are considered briefly, the focus then turning to the one baptism which Paul affirms was practiced by the church revealed in the New Testament.  

Nahum 1:1-15

Nahum begins his prophecy with a picture of the Great I AM, a vivid description of His holiness, longsuffering, justice and ultimate righteous vengeance upon His enemies. Then the prophet turns to Nineveh and calls for her utter destruction because she is lifted up with pride against the Lord.

The Jews Try to Kill Jesus (John7:14-31)

In the middle of the feast of Tabernacles Jesus enters the Temple to teach the people. This creates an opportunity for Jesus to distinguish Himself from the rulers of the Jews as a teacher (John 7:18). This leads to a debate among the people as to the identity of Jesus, is He the Messiah (7:25-26). Jesus continues making the claims he has for these 18 months, "I am from Him and He hath sent me" (7:29). Because of these claims the Jews want to kill Him (7:1, 30). 

In Search of Ultimate Authority

Where does authority reside? Is it in the preacher? Is it in the elders? Do the churches have the authority? Where is the authority in religion to be found? This is an important and relevant question as we see confusion and division resulting from so many questions that men seem unable to resolve. Could it be avoided if we recongnized an ultimate authority?

Introduction to the Book of Nahum

One hundred years after the prophet Jonah visited Nineveh. God sent Nahum (Comfort) to announce the overthrow of the Assyrian nation by "an over-running flood" (1:8-10). Nahum preaches this message of divine judgment when Nineveh is the at its height military power and economic strength. There seems to be no stopping them, but God will make "an utter end," and they shall "be devoured as stubble fully dry."