BibleTalk with Jeff Asher

The New Birth (John 3:1-10)

Nicodemas a master in Israel thought he knew what God required of him. He learned there was far more to right standing with God than circumcision and the Law. A man must be born again to enter the Kingdom of Messiah. What does that mean?

Hosea 8:1-14

Hosea sounds the trumpet annoncing the eminent captivity of Israel in Assyria. Israel is a vessel in which there is no pleasure. They have made a nation and a religion without God. They have sown the wind and shall reap the whirlwind.

The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus

Paul the Apostle is undoubtedly one of the great men mentioned in the New Testament. His dedication and devotion to Christ and His church is unsurpassed. Howeevr, before his work as an Apostle he may well have been the greatest enemy Christ and the church ever had. His conversion story is extrodinary and well worth consideration.

The Ideal Child

This is the last in the series on the Ideal Family. Jeff Asher discusses the characteristics of an ideal child by examing Jesus as the Son of God. What does a son do? How does he relate to his father? What can we learn from Jesus in becoming and being an obedient child?

Jesus Cleanses the Temple the First Time (John 2:12-25)

Jeff Asher considers Jesus first foray into Jerusalem to inaguarate His public ministry. Asher considers what Jesus does and the justification He offers for His actions to the Jews. Recognize Jesus' affirmation of Himself as the Son of God, the Only Begotten of the Father, Immanuel.

Why Was the Bible Written?

Jeff Asher answers the question: "Why was the Bible written?" It cannot be argued against that the Bible is the most influential book that has ever been published. Yet, why did God cause it to be written? The reasons are far more important than its positive affects upon Western Civilization. 

Hosea 7:1-16

Hosea continues to speak of the certainty of the judgment that will befall Samaria. God affirms that He remembers ALL their wickedness and will hold them accountable to the covenant they have forsaken. Jeff Asher discusses the several vivid figures which the prophet uses in this chapter to describe the character of the wicked nation.

The Wedding at Cana in Galilee

The very first miracle Jesus worked was that of changing the water into wine at the wedding in Cana of Galilee. Jeff Asher considers the circumstances of this first miracle focusing on some often overlooked or misunderstood details. 

The Perfect Law of Liberty

James calls the Gospel "the perfect law of liberty." What does that mean? Are Christians under grace and law? How can that be? Jeff Asher discusses law, grace, faith, and the Gospel.

Hosea 6:1-11

The prophet Hosea comforts Israel with the hope of Jezreel. God was going to sow them among the nations for their transgressions, but there would be a harvest when the captivity returned.