Introduction to Hebrews, Heb 1:1-2
Introduction to Hebrews This is Part 1 in a 4 part introduction to Paul’s Epistle to the Hebrews. The Book of Hebrews can be a difficult book to understand in places. Therefore, we want to teach two very important introductory doctrines about Hebrews that might help you understand some of the more difficult passages. It is obvious that there is something very peculiar and special about this epistle, […]
Why God Chose Abraham, Gen 12:1
Before going into a study of Abraham’s typology, we should understand why God chose Abraham. Why does God even have a chosen people on earth? The reason God chose Abraham is this. God’s eternal plan was to become incarnate. So, he chose a man from whom his seed would come. That man was Abraham. God […]
Gaza Shall Be Forsaken, Zeph 2:4-7
Gaza Shall Be Forsaken Zeph. 2:4-7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Lots of attention has been given to the Gaza strip because this is where the Jews evacuated in order to let the “Palestinians” establish a place and to encourage peace in the Middle East. But, according to this prophecy, this land is going to end up back […]
Wall of Partition Eph. 2:11-22
Ephesians 2:11-22 Wall of Partition CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Gentiles and Jews come together “in” Christ with no distinction. They are the church of God: As Paul said in Rom 2:27-29, it does a Jew no good to “practice” and “circumcise” if he is not saved (inwardly). Col 2:11: shows you that salvation requires Spiritual circumcision. […]
Thou Art Called a Jew, Rom 2:17-29
Paul now deals with Jewish pride, hypocrisy and circumcision to show each Jew that he isn’t righteous just because “thou art called a Jew.” Circumcision and a vague knowledge of the law don’t make him righteous. An uncircumcised Gentile who by nature fulfills the law is better than a circumcised Jew who doesn’t. Consider: A […]
Differing Opinions, Jn 7:1-13
Differing Opinions John 7:1-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this text we find varying opinions about Jesus. The opinion of the Jews: They wanted to kill him (verse 1) In verses 19-20 they lied to him and denied it. They wanted to kill him because he healed on the Sabbath and denied their interpretation of […]
Show Us A Sign, Jn 2:18-25
Show Us A Sign John 2:18-25 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO After Jesus had unleashed His wrath on the moneychangers and had run them out of the temple, the Pharisees wanted to know on what authority He justified His actions. The Pharisees wanted a sign from Jesus in order for Him to prove that He was from […]