BibleTalk with Jeff Asher

Micah 2:1-13

The prophet Micah continues to make the case against Judat that they have violated the covenant. In chapter one, they were guilty of breaking those commandments that pertained to the worship of the One True God. Now, Micah convinces them of their sins against their fellow man: theft, adultery murder, covetousness and false swearing.  

Adam & Eve

The creation of mankind is arguably the climax of the creation week. In the first six days all that God created and made was good. Only with the the creation of the woman was it complete and "very good." In this study  we seek to know the nature, design and purpose of our creation. 

Love One Another

We are members one of another (Romans 12:4-5); therefore, we must have the same care for one another and function according our differing abilities (1 Corinthians 12:25). That which knits these diverse members into a functioning whole, like the sinews of the body frame, is love the love of God (Colossians 2:2, 19). In this study od 1 John 4, we consider the what, the how, and the why of the Christ's command "love one another."    

MIcah 1:2-16

Micah walks stripped and naked like a captive throughout the coastal plain of Palestine wailing like a screeching owl and howling like a wild dog. This  demonstration signifies the incurable wound that is upon impenitent and idolatrous Samaria, and which will come even to Jerusalem. 

The Lame Man at Bethesda (John 5:1-16)

During the second Passover of Jesus' personal ministry, the Lord encounters a man which had been lame for 38 years at the pool of Bethesda. Jesus filled with compassiuon healed this man on the Sabbath day. The miracle becomes the center of a long running controversy with the Jews. In this study, we consider the miracle as it relates to John's stated purpose, "these thinsg are written that ye might believe."  

Introduction to Micah

The prophet Micah preached in the 8th Century B.C. throughout the region of Judea known as the Shephelah, "the lowlands" of Judah that included the foothills of the Lebanon Mountains and the adjoining plain that runs to the Mediterranean Sea. Like Amos before him, he was not a schooled prophet but a God-called and God-sent preacher. He is called to preach at a pivotal moment in Judah's history. Through his efforts and that of his contemporary, Isaiah, Judah is spared destruction in the impending Assyrian invasion. Their message emboldens the young king Hezekiah to repent and lead a restoration in Judah. 

Lessons Taught by the Rich Man & Lazarus

One of the most familiar narratives of Jesus is that of The Rich Man and Lazarus. In this narrative Jesus pulls back the curtain hiding the Hadean realm and gives us a glimpse at death, judgment and eternity. However, do we miss the main point of His teaching? Is Jesus really concerned about revealing where the dead are? Is there a more important and needed answer that Jesus wants to give?

Questions from Genesis Answered

Every fifth Sunday Jeff Asher answers Questions from the Question Box. Two question from Genesis were submitted. The first asked that the two accounts of creation found in Genesis 1:1-2:3 and Genesis 2:4-23 be reconcilled. It is not uncommon for it to be asserted that Moses contradicts himself in these texts. Is that the case? The other question asked about the origin of the nephilim or "giants" in Genesis 6:4. What does the Bible say about the giants? Who were they, where did they come from, and why were they destroyed? 

Jesus Heals the Nobleman’s Son (John 4:43-54)

After Jesus returns to Cana from Judea, He is approached by a nobleman whose son is near to death. Jesus in compassion heals the man's son, but not without teaching a great lesson about the character of saving faith.

Is There an Objective Standard of Authority in Religion?

When it comes to the practice of religion, is every man an authority unto himself, or is there an objective standard to which all may appeal and follow? Jeff Asher answers this question.