BibleTalk with Jeff Asher

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.

Hosea 5:1-15

Jeff Asher continues the study of Hosea by examining the stubborn rebellion of the priests, princes and people of Israel  revealed in Hosea 5:1-15. They are like those who remove the ancient landmark, they shall fall in their iniquity. God will withdraw from them until they acknowledge their offence and seek Him earnestly.  

Andrew and Philip (John 1:35-51)

John, more than the other Evangelists, gives detailed interviews between Jesus and persons whom He encountered. These interviews provide unique insight into the man Jesus of Nazareth and convey valuable lessons from Jesus as a master teacher. Furthermore, they provide insight into the hearts of men that otherwise would be unknown to us revealing the transformative power that the Gospel has upon men.

The Conversion of the Eunuch (Acts 8:26-39)

The conversion account of the Ethiopian Eunuch is the clearest and most concise fulfillment of the great commission as expressed in Mark 16:15–16 to be found in all the Scriptures. If one will carefully examine the preaching of Philip and the obedience of the Eunuch, he will readily follow the Eunuch's example and be baptized.   

The Ideal Parent

Jeff Asher considers what the Scriptures reveal about parenting. We are not left to pattern ourselves after the examples of failed fathers. Rather, we can look at The Father and Jesus as a father, and the Church as "the mother of us all" and learn what is involved in becoming the ideal parent.

The Seventh Wonder of Calvary: The Earthquake

The final supernatural occurance associated with the death of Jesus upon Calvary was the earthquake mentioned in Matthew 27:50-54. What was the purpose of this earthquake? Consider with Jeff Ashewr this seventh and final wonder of Calvary.