BibleTalk with Jeff Asher

38_The Fifteen Periods of Bible History (The Conquest of Canaan Part 3)

The Bible can be divided into 15 periods of Bible History. Recognizing these divisions is helpful for organizing the Bible chronologically in the mind and relating the various books to one another. The sixth of these 15 Periods is called the Period of the Conquest of Canaan. This period extends from the crossing of the Jordan River to the death of Joshua (Joshua 1:1-24:33).  [This lesson covers Rahab and the Spies and the Conquest of Jericho.]

10_The Parables of Jesus (The Dragnet)

The parables Jesus spoke involved images from everyday things with which the Twelve were familiar. Most of the them were fisherman and many if not all had seen, and perhaps handled a dragnet. Jesus conveys a great spiritual reality to His disciples when He says, "They gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away." 

15_The Church of Christ Is Different Because It Does Not Use Instrumental Music

It is often said the Church of Christ is "different" by which is meant that it is odd or out of step with what is generally accepted by the majority. However, Jesus said that His church would be different, and that His people are to be unique. The term "different" should not be used as a pejoritve to prejudice minds. Yes, the church of Christ is different, but why is the Church of Christ different? Jeff Asher leads a series of studies to explore just that question.

37_The Fifteen Periods of Bible History (The Conquest of Canaan Part 2)

The Bible can be divided into 15 periods of Bible History. Recognizing these divisions is helpful for organizing the Bible chronologically in the mind and relating the various books to one another. The sixth of these 15 Periods is called the Period of the Conquest of Canaan. This period extends from the crossing of the Jordan River to the death of Joshua (Joshua 1:1-24:33).  [This lesson covers the crossing and the encampment at Gilgal.]

14_The Church of Christ Is Different Because It Does Not Use Instrumental Music

It is often said the Church of Christ is "different" by which is meant that it is odd or out of step with what is generally accepted by the majority. However, Jesus said that His church would be different, and that His people are to be unique. The term "different" should not be used as a pejoritve to prejudice minds. Yes, the church of Christ is different, but why is the Church of Christ different? Jeff Asher leads a series of studies to explore just that question.

09_The Parables of Jesus (The Pearl of Great Price)

In the first century natural pearls were a very rare item. They were unknown in in the West until the time of Alexander.  The Romans were unaware of pearls until Caesar brought some from Egypt. Jesus capitalizes on their rarity to present the inestimable value of the Kingdom of Heaven.

36_The Fifteen Periods of Bible History (The Conquest of Canaan Part 1)

The Bible can be divided into 15 periods of Bible History. Recognizing these divisions is helpful for organizing the Bible chronologically in the mind and relating the various books to one another. The fifth of these 15 Periods is called the Period of Wilderness Wanderings. This period extends from the crossing of the Jordan River to the death of Joshua (Joshua 1:1-24:33).  [This lesson is an overview of the period.]

35_The Fifteen Periods of Bible History (The Wilderness Wanderings Part 14)

The Bible can be divided into 15 periods of Bible History. Recognizing these divisions is helpful for organizing the Bible chronologically in the mind and relating the various books to one another. The fifth of these 15 Periods is called the Period of Wilderness Wanderings. This period extends from the turning into the Wilderness of Shur to the death of Moses on the Plains of Moab (Exodus 15:22-Deuteronomy 34:12).  [The Bible can be divided into 15 periods of Bible History. Recognizing these divisions is helpful for organizing the Bible chronologically in the mind and relating the various books to one another. The fifth of these 15 Periods is called the Period of Wilderness Wanderings. This period extends from the turning into the Wilderness of Shur to the death of Moses on the Plains of Moab (Exodus 15:22-Deuteronomy 34:12).  [This lesson concludes the period with Moses' Valedictory Address and death.]

13_The Church of Christ Is Different Respecting Repentance

It is often said the Church of Christ is "different" by which is meant that it is odd or out of step with what is generally accepted by the majority. However, Jesus said that His church would be different, and that His people are to be unique. The term "different" should not be used as a pejoritve to prejudice minds. Yes, the church of Christ is different, but why is the Church of Christ different? Jeff Asher leads a series of studies to explore just that question.

08_The Parables of Jesus (The Hidden Treasure)

Palestine was a land filled with treasure. The possibility of discovering an ancient relic, artifact, or precious cache was possible. It was a common thing to hide valuables in the ground or a cave. Jesus uses this fantastic possibility to present the encourage men to seek the Kingdom of Heaven.