Ancient Future Ministries: Recent Episodes
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We are beginning three chapters in First Corinthians (12-14) that have created quite a lot of church controversy over the years. Spiritual gifts - are they still active, have they ceased, or perhaps some of them have ceased?
This podcast will NOT clear this up! We will discuss the issue of spiritual gifts and the conclusions that I have come to after many years of study. Some will agree and some will not agree with my conclusions.
I will tell you what I say in these podcasts "We might have to agree to disagree. And when we get to heaven we will discover that all of us will discover that we got some of these things right and probably many of these issues wrong."
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
We begin our study of First Corinthians chapter eleven
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
We begin our study of First Corinthians chapter ten.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
This podcast begins our study of chapter nine of First Corinthians.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
We finish our study of chapter seven in First Corinthians.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
We finish our study of First Corinthians chapter seven and begin chapter eight.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
We begin our study of chapter seven of First Corinthians.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
We begin our study of First Corinthians chapter six.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
We begin our study of chapter five of First Corinthians.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
We begin our study of chapter four of First Corinthians.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
We begin our study of chapter three of First Corinthians.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Continuing our study of First Corinthians.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
This week we begin our study of the second chapter of First Corinthians.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
After a short hiatus, we are back with our study of 1 Corinthians.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
We begin an intensive study of Paul's letter to the Corinthian Church.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In this podcast we wrap up our study of the Epistle of James. We continue ou discussion of sin and how it relates to believers.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In this podcast we discuss prayer and sickness. When should we pray, what should we pray about? Why are elders involved in prayer for sickness? And how are sin and sickness connected? These are some of the questions we discuss.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
What kind of changes does God want to make in us over an extended period of time? What lessons from Job’s experience can we apply to our lives?
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Often money and luxury affect our relationship with God. What common business practices are different from God's standards?
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
What attitude does God take towards those who hoard wealth? How can riches and money affect our relationship with God?
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
We often brag. Is it wrong to brag or boast? What are we to boast in?
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Are we supposed to look to the future? How should we plan for the future?
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In this podcast we continue to look at why are we often tempted to slander and judge people?
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In this podcast we look at why are we often tempted to slander and judge people?
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In this podcast we look at what we think God wants from us. We also discuss why we hesitate to give our lives to God?
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Why does God not give us what we want? Can we be friends with the world and God at the same time? What is wrong with pride? Jus some of the throny questions we tackle in this podcast.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
We look into the root cause of fights and quarrels between people. We also discuss God's opinion of pride in today's podcast.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In this podcast we look at peace. There is a difference between how the world defines peace and how God defines peace. Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Today's podcast discusses a couple of questions. What damage can bitter envy or selfish ambition do to a person? How can we get or experience heavenly wisdom?
Peace is an important aspect of the Christian life. How can we sow seeds of peace?
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In Biblical times the term jealousy could be both positive and negative in connotation. The difference is between "jealous of" and "jealous for." is one of the things addressed in this podcast.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
What is wisdom and is earthly wisdom different than heavenly wisdom? What are the marks of humility?
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Why does power tend to corrupt? Are governments inherently evil? These are some of the questions we tackle in this week's podast.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Our discussion continues to look into the issue of the tongue and how we can tame it. We look into how our speech can build up or tear down.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
What motivates a person to teach the Bible? Why is such a small thing as the tongue cause so many problems?
Have you ever noticed that people rarely take the sins of the tongue seriously? Finally, what makes it so difficult to tames the tongue?
These are some of the issues we address in this podcast.
Some 20 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In this podcast we compare how James uses Abraham's faith to prove that faith must create works (or deeds) vs. Paul who also refers to Abraham's faith without works brings salvation.
As we grapple with these two seemingly opposite views we discover the three different stages of Salvation and how each proves both men correct.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
We look at the examples of Abraham and Rahab's faith and how faith produced works or deeds. We discuss what should motivate us to do good deeds after we have been granted eternal life.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
How often do we see someone in need and even though we have the ability to help their physical needs to we give them lip service "Be ye warmed and filled"? And why do we believe that the work of the ministry is what we hire ministers and staff to do for us? Just some of the issues we discuss in this podcast.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
What kind of faith saves a person? How do good deeds play into salvation? These are some of the questions we tackle in this podcast. We also look at how one word can mean two different things. For example, in James chapter one we look at how translators distinguish between trials and tests. Here in chapter two we look at how some translators distinguish between works and deeds.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Why are we drawn to the very people who abusing and hurting the cause of Christ? Why does God seem to have a special concern for the poor of this world? These are the questions we address in this week's podcast.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Sj=howing favoritism is a sin and yet the church and its members often give preferential treatment to the rich of this world while treating the poor with disdain. We struggle to not use physical appearance, job status, or athletic abilities to influence our of how we treat the very people God is drawing to himself.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
James introduces some of the problems we face with the tongue in this podcast. We also address the question of righteous anger versus sinful anger.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
What was the difference between how Judaism and Jesus practiced the Law (Torah)? Mirrors are used to not only show us our true reflection and what we often think of ourselves. What habits and attitudes can inhibit our growth as disciples of Christ? These are some of the questions we tackle in this podcast.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
What is the relationship between speaking, listening, and anger? How are we to listen and how are we to speak? And what produces righteousness?
These are some of the issues we address in this podcast.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Can God give us bad things? Where do all good things come from? Is it possible that something we consider bad is actually used by God for our good?
We also discuss the four facts of God's goodness in this podcast.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
How do we distinguish between temptation and tests? Why does God allow temptations into our lives? We also discuss the four stages of temptation in this podcast.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Is pride a sin? Is there a good kind of pride?
How do we earn crowns? What kind of crowns are there?
What is the difference between tests and temptations?
These are the issues we address in this podcast.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Is doubt different than being doubleminded? How is singleminded differ from doublemindedness? How do we overcome doubt?
These are some of the issues we discuss in this podcast.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In this podcast we discuss what is wisdom. What is it and why should we ask for it. Additionally, when we are going through trials, why is wisdom more important than strength, grace, patience, etc.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In this podcast we look at the meaning of trials, tests, and temptations. Is there a difference and what exactly is it?
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Introduction to the letter from James found in the New Testament.
While this epistle is addressed to the 12 scattered tribes of Isreal even a cursory reading of this book one can see it is addressed to early followers of Jesus Christ. It is considered one of the general epistles.
In this podcast we discuss who wrote, it who received it, where, when, and why it was written.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Continuing Discussion of Advent Week Three
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Advent Week Three Discussion
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Continuing Conversation of Week Two of Advent
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Discussion Week Two of Advent
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Week One of Advent discussion continued
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
First Week of Advent
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Paul was actively involved in helping Onesimus and Philemon reconcile with each other. What kind of role should we play in helping our friends reconcile with other friends. Is it our responsibility to get involved in what might appear to not be our business?
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Is it necessary to make amends for past mistakes? How about past mistakes before we become followers of Christ?
Should we worry about the consequences of rectifying past sins? Should it matter to us? These are the questions Onesimus faced and many of us face today.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
We learn paul's pattern for prayer in this portion of Philemon. Understanding what the ingredients are in an all-encompassing prayer is also discussed in this podcast.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In this podcast, we discuss the difference between the way Paul addresses this private matter with the whole church and not just the person who has the legal standing in this situation.
We look at when is it appropriate to opening deal with issues that can affect the entire church, even when they are private issues.
Further, we look at the difference between Easter thought and Western thought and how they might be applied to our lives and walk today.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live and now available to join live via Zoom each Tuesday morning at 6:30 AM Eastern United States. Contact us to be added to our list of subscribers.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
This is one of two opening introductions to the little letter of Philemon. Unfortunately, we had technical difficulties with the previous week's recording but this podcast should adequately cover the introduction to this small book.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live and now available to join live via Zoom each Tuesday morning at 6:30 AM Eastern United States. Contact us to be added to our list of subscribers.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In this podcast, we look at the closing verses of this book. Paul wraps up his closing remarks to the church in Colossi. We again see the value of prayer and a model of how to pray. Paul demonstrates the value of teamwork and highly praises his fellow workers in the ministry.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live and now available to join live via Zoom each Tuesday morning at 6:30 AM Eastern United States. Contact us to be added to our list of subscribers.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In this podcast, we discuss prayer and its importance. We also look at how our speech is to be seasoned with salt and what that means.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live and now available to join live via Zoom each Tuesday morning at 6:30 AM Eastern United States. Contact us to be added to our list of subscribers.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In this podcast, we look at slavery and the implications in the First Century and in the Twenty-first Century. Some of the issues we look at include What is justice? Does God care about justice? Does this passage apply to the workplace today?
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live and now available to join live via Zoom each Tuesday morning at 6:30 AM Eastern United States. Contact us to be added to our list of subscribers.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In this podcast, we discuss the second of three couplets. And look at family relationships. Some of the questions we look at are: How do God's instructions to families help families become mature Christian? Why should Christian parents rear their Christian in an atmosphere of encouragement?
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live and now available to join live via Zoom each Tuesday morning at 6:30 AM Eastern United States. Contact us to be added to our list of subscribers.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In this podcast we discuss the difference between submission and obedience. Some of the questions we discuss include Why should wives submit to their husbands? We also look at the differences between complementarianism and egalitarianism.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live and now available to join live via Zoom each Tuesday morning at 6:30 AM Eastern United States. Contact us to be added to our list of subscribers.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
what does it mean to let the peace of Christ rule in your lives? IS Paul speaking individually or collectively in this passage?
How do we teach and admonish each other by the singing of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs? What does that mean today?
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live and now available to join live via Zoom each Tuesday morning at 6:30 AM Eastern United States. Contact us to be added to our list of subscribers.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In this podcast we look at God's grace and the virtues He wants us to develop in our lives.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live and now available to join live via Zoom each Tuesday morning at 6:30 AM Eastern United States. Contact us to be added to our list of subscribers.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some of the questions we discuss in this podcast are what are Colossians supposed to take off? What differences have been eliminated from believers' lives?
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live and now available to join live via Zoom each Tuesday morning at 6:30 AM Eastern United States. Contact us to be added to our list of subscribers.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Some of the questions we discuss in this podcast. Paul says that in God's economy that greed is the same as idolatry. Why is the wrath of God coming? What is the difference between God's wrath and man's wrath?
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live and now available to join live via Zoom each Tuesday morning at 6:30 AM Eastern United States. Contact us to be added to our list of subscribers.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Christians believe that we have died to self when we are "born again." With that being so, why does Paul command us to put certain things to death again?
How do we overcome our sinful desires?
These and other questions about vices are discussed in this podcast.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live and now available to join live via Zoom each Tuesday morning at 6:30 AM Eastern United States. Contact us to be added to our list of subscribers.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
What does it mean to "set our hearts on things above"?
What does it mean to "set our minds on things above"?
What is the difference?
Why are these commandments so important?
These are the questions discussed in this podcast
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live and now available to join live via Zoom each Tuesday morning at 6:30 AM Eastern United States. Contact us to be added to our list of subscribers.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
What is the difference between Mysticism and Legalism?
Why is Legalism so attractive to the believer?
How do Legalism and Asceticism combine? And what do they produce?
Profound questions that are tackled in this podcast.
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Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Should Christians practice asceticism? If so how much? What are the dangers? Why do we hang on to shadows instead of reality? Who should our prayers be directed towards?
These are some of the questions we deal with in this podcast.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live, and now available to join live via Zoom each Tuesday morning at 6:30 AM Eastern United States. Contact us to be added to our list of subscribers.
Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Paul warns against false teachers and their wrong teaching. They preached a form of early Gnosticism. mixed with pseudo-philosophy. Today we are easily enchanted with
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Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In this podcast we discuss legalism both in the ancient church of Colossi and legalism found un the modern church.
Jesus disarmed powers and authorities providing us the ability to triumph in His power.
Paul is willing to suffer for people he has never met. We discuss why suffering is an essential part of the Chrisitan life.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val. Some 20-25 men meet weekly for an hour. They study and discuss a passage of Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Why was reconciliation necessary between God and mankind?
What is the role of faith in reconciliation with God?
In what ways are we under Christ's authority?
These are some of the questions we look at in this week's podcast.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truth.
In this podcast we discuss reconciliation. How can a holy God be reconciled with sinful mankind?
What is reconciliation and how does it differ from forgiveness. Further, we look at the scope, the goal, and the means of reconciliation.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truth
There was a technical difficulty with the previous podcast Colossians 1:11-14. At the beginning of this podcast I do a quick wrap of the verses before we turn our attention to the passage for this podcast.
We look at the hymn embedded in this passage. There are ongoing discussions among Biblical scholars as to who the author of the hymn is. Was it Paul or did he incorporate an existing hymn into his epistle?
We look at the theology of the song (after all Hymns were and should still be used) to teach doctrine (spiritual truths).
One technique Paul and other human authors of the Scriptures use is a chiasm. A chiasm started with a thought followed by a second statement. The second statement is repeated and then the first is repeated. Often the way scholars distinguish these statements or thoughts is to use letters - ABBA, ABCBA, ABCCBA, etc. the key to understanding chiasm is that the central theme is what the author wants to emphasize.
In verse 16 we see Heaven, Earth, Visible, and Invisible. The core thought is that Jesus is the creator and sustainer if the physical realm as well as the invisible realm. This teaching is in direct contrast with the proto-Gnosticism that the church in Colossi was battling.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truth
The second podcast of our Colossians study. We discuss the difference between God's general will vs. His specific will.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truth
This podcast is the first in our new study of the Epistle to the Colossians. We explore the setting, history, and the reason why the letter was written. The theme is the preeminence of Christ in and over all things. The main thoughts are the cosmological view of Christology and Soteriology.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Giving is one of the final topics that Paul discusses in Philippians. Paul is thankful that the church of Philippi is continuing to give to Paul's ministry. It is not for Paul's sake but rather for the sake of the church. God views our giving as one of the acceptable spiritual sacrifices that New Testament priests are commanded to give (1Peter 2:5).
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Ethics is the subject of this podcast. Computer nerds know the term GIGO, which means garbage in garbage out. Jesus says that it is not what we eat that defiles us it is what is in the heart that comes out of our mouth. What are the things you think about? And how does your thought-life affect your actions?
These are some of the things we discuss in this podcast.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Every church has issues. It would appear that the problem was not doctrinal. Dr. Bob Jones Sr. used to say that when two godly people disagree, the truth is usually somewhere in the middle.
In this podcast we see Paul pleading for the two women to put aside their issues for the sake of unity in the church. St. Augustine is attributed to saying “In essentials, unity; in doubtful matters, liberty; in all things, charity.” Today we need to grant more liberty and grace in nonessentials.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
This podcast refers to our glorification, which is the end result of our salvation when Christ returns we receive our glorified body when we experience the final result of our salvation. As aliens, we are foreigners and pilgrims who await our King's return.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In our last podcast, we saw how Paul used accounting terms to describe salvation. Salvation has several aspects. Justification is a declaration of our new righteous standing in God's eyes because of our faith in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection. Sanctification is the process we go through as we are perfected into the image of Christ.
This podcast Paul uses athletic terms to describe the ongoing process of sanctification. This is something that we press on. Paul tells us not to look back but to press on towards the finish line.
We are encouraged to forget the past regardless of the past is filled with failures or successes. Failures can weigh us down and cause us to stumble. Our adversary uses our failures to discourage us from pressing on. The problem looking back at our accomplishments is that it temps us to want to rest on our laurels and not press on to win the prize.
God wants us to forget the past, good or bad, and run with all the determination we have to cross the finish line!
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths
Everyone wants the power of the resurrection. But no one is interested in the process to achieve that power! The only way to gain the power of the resurrection is to enter into the suffering of Christ by dying to self.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths
Are human accomplishments important when considering our relationship with God? Why is boasting bad? Is there anything we can boast about?
These are some of the issues we discuss in this podcast.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths
What do modern-day Judaizers trying to accomplish? Today we consider them legalists. While they mean well they try to add works to salvation by grace alone. Some believe that salvation is by grace but feel the need to do good works for us to stay in God's good graces.
What is the term flesh mean in this passage? Is the flesh intrinsically bad? These are some of the issues we deal with in this podcast.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths
Part two of this passage.
One has to admit that being asked to live up the example of Christ can be disheartening and Paul's example is almost as difficult to emulate. So Paul now gives us two further examples of just your average guy who proves to us that it is possible to emulate Christ (even if we often to do so imperfectly most of the time).
Paul suggests Timothy and Epaphroditus as further examples of how we can emulate Christ.
In Timothy, we see a person with a servant's mind, a servant's training, and ultimately a servant's reward.
What is the difference between unity vs uniformity?
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths
One has to admit that being asked to live up the example of Christ can be disheartening and Paul's example is almost as difficult to emulate. So Paul now gives us two further examples of just your average guy who proves to us that it is possible to emulate Christ (even if we often to do so imperfectly most of the time).
Paul suggests Timothy and Epaphroditus as further examples of how we can emulate Christ.
In Timothy, we see a person with a servant's mind, a servant's training, and ultimately a servant's reward.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths
Part two of our study of this passage.
Obedience is a primary responsibility for the individual believer as well as the church as a whole.
We discuss what does it mean to "work out our salvation" To begin with God has fun with a bit of wordplay for as God works IN us we are to work OUT. In other words, we are to express horizontally our vertical salvation. Additionally, the Greek word for work out is related to how a miner works out a deposit of ore or a farmer works to bring in his harvest.
We are informed that God has given us three tools to help us to conform to Christ's image: the Word of God, Prayer, and the last one is the one I dislike the most - Suffering! God uses suffering to help drive us to the Father and to learn to respond with growth as we learn to suffer for His name's sake.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths
Obedience is a primary responsibility for the individual believer as well as the church as a whole.
We discuss what does it mean to "work out our salvation" To begin with God has fun with a bit of wordplay for as God works IN us we are to work OUT. In other words we are to express horizontally our vertical salvation. Additionally, the Greek word for work out is related to how a miner works out a deposit of ore or a farmer works to bring in his harvest.
We are informed that God has given us three tools to help us to conform to Christ's image: the Word of God, Prayer, and the last one is the one I dislike the most - Suffering! God uses suffering to help drive us to the Father and to learn to respond with growth as we learn to suffer for His name's sake.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths
This is the second podcast dealing with this passage. What is humility and how do we develop it? Attitude drives our actions. Becoming like Christ comes by deciding to spend time with Him and attempting to emulate him.
When God the Son chose to come to earth he took on the form of humankind He volunteered to "empty himself." Theologians use the term "Kenosis" to describe this process.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths
What is humility and how do we develop it? Attitude drives our actions. Becoming like Christ comes by deciding to spend time with Him and attempting to emulate him.
When God the Son chose to come to earth he took on the form of humankind He volunteered to "empty himself." Theologians use the term "Kenosis" to describe this process.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths
Unity is works from the inside out while conformity is only outward actions with no real inward change. We discover that unity can be found even in diversity.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths
In this podcast, we look at how to withstand opposition. Learn how to live in unity without simply outside conformity? We also find the four things that promote unity among believers.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths
Sometimes chains are good!
Paul learned that God's plans often don't quite sync with ours. Paul was able to reach people, people he never would have had access to without being in chains.
Paul also promotes unity even when it is hard.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths
In this podcast we discuss Paul and his appreciation of the people of Philippi. Even in his chains he remembers them fondly and continues to pray for them.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
We begin a new series on Philippians. This letter from the Apostle Paul to the church in Philippi was written during Paul's imprisonment in Rome. It is one of the few letters that Paul wrote primarily out of pure love for this church.
This church was the only church that Paul established that supported him throughout his ministry. They supported him monetarily, emotionally, and prayerfully.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
it's interesting to note that the Levite's story to the collective armies of Israel was certainly NOT the story from chapter nineteen.
Of additional note is that Israel didn't ask God if they should go to was with the tribe of Benjamin. They only asked who should go up first. It isn't until there have been two failed attempts to defeat their brother tribe that they got serious about seeking God's will in this civil war.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In this podcast Israel "fixes" their problems by being guilty of the very sin they punished Benjamin for in the civil war. Not only do they kill an entire town to provide wive for the surviving Benjamites. When they end up with 200 fewer virgins than necessary they end up condoning kidnapping of single women.
There are issues with how Cannanized Isreal is and how they are more concerned about the letter of the law rather than the spirit of the law.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In the first closing Judges 17-18, we explored the Caanitzation of the spiritual nature of Israel. Chapters 19-21 is the second closing of Judges. In this story, virtually everyone in the story is unnamed representing groups of people.
While this chapter is superficially about hospitality and some seem to think it is an attack on patriarchal society and the mistreatment of women, in reality, it is about the Caanization of Israel. One should never take a single chapter out of the over-arching storyline of Judges.
The full Canonization of Israel is found in the condoning and committing of the following sins - homosexuality, adultery, rape, and murder. An interesting fact is that all four of these sins are capital offenses in the Torah and Israel is guilty of all of them.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In the first closing Judges 17-18, we explored the Caanitzation of the spiritual nature of Israel. Chapters 19-21 is the second closing of Judges. In this story, virtually everyone in the story is unnamed representing groups of people.
While this chapter is superficially about hospitality and some seem to think it is an attack on patriarchal society and the mistreatment of women, in reality, it is about the Caanization of Israel. One should never take a single chapter out of the over-arching storyline of Judges.
The full Canonization of Israel is found in the condoning and committing of the following sins - homosexuality, adultery, rape, and murder. An interesting fact is that all four of these sins are capital offenses in the Torah and Israel is guilty of all of them.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
have you ever thought that obeying God's will was too hard? The Tribe of Dan thought so. They failed to occupy the land that God gave them. So they decided to relocate their tribe to the northern borders of Israel.
In the process of relocating they appropriate Micah's idols and steal his priest. The Tribe of Dan becomes the first tribe to officially become idolatrous.
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In this podcast we see a grown son, Micah returning the money he stole from his mother after she places a curse on the person who stole her money. Upon its return, she promises to give the returned funds to Jehovah.
After her promise she has an artist make an idol for her son. We look at why would an Israelite make an idol to worship Jehovah.
Micah has priestly clothing made up and eventually hires a Levite to serve as his house priest. We discuss why a Levite would take a position that is clearly forbidden in the Torah.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
We look at Sampson's death and see that to the very end of his life Sampson continued to be self-centered. His prayer at the end of his life was for vengeance on the Philistines for their enslavement of him. He isn't interested in the welfare of his people or God's glory.
We also introduce the last five chapters of Judges. In these remaining lessons, the writer of Judgers turns from the deliverers to the people of Israel and their succumbing to the complete Caanization of God's people.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Sampson continues to walk a fine line coming closer and closer to revealing the true nature of his relationship with God and the reason for his strength. With each successive lie, Deliah nags Sampson more until he finally reveals the secret of his strength.
Deliah earns her 5500 shekels of silver and Sampson is captured by the Philistines. They gouge out his eyes (the source of many of his temptations - the lust of the eyes). The lords of the Philistines send him back to Gaza where he had wreaked havoc on the local economy and set him to grind grain.
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Sampson continues his self-centered ways even when it appears that he is acknowledging his dependence on God in his time of need.
We are introduced to Deliah and the beginning of Sampson's demise in chapter sixteen.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In this podcast Sampson destroys the Philistines economy. Israel sides with their persecutors and takes Sampson into captivity. (A side note regarding this incident is that the only army that Sampson ever raises is for the purpose of taking him captive!) Sampson continues to show his contempt of his life-long Nazirite vow by using a jawbone of a donkey to kill a thousand Philistines.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
In chapters thirteen through sixteen we meet Sampson, the last and worst of the Judges in the book. It is interesting that when God wants to do something amazing He often sends a baby. (Think Hannah and Samuel, Moses and his parents, Elizabeth and John the Baptist, Mary and Jesus)
the Angel of the Lord comes to the wife of Minoah. She seems to have a deeper commitment to the Law than her husband. M.inoah seems more interested in being in control vs. obedient
In chapter fourteen we see Sampson breaking a number of the laws in the Torah. It is interesting to see that someone so selfish and self-centered is used by God to begin the deliverance of Israel from the Philistines.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
Three minor Judges point out the continued downward spiral of the spiritual condition of the nation of Israel. The take away of the end of chapter twelve is the judges care more about their power and position rather than following God's commandments.
In chapters thirteen through sixteen we meet Sampson, the last and worst of the Judges in the book. It is interesting that when God wants to do something amazing He often sends a baby. (Think Hannah and Samuel, Moses and his parents, Elizabeth and John the Baptist, Mary and Jesus)
the Angel of the Lord comes to the wife of Minoah. She seems to have a deeper commitment to the Law than her husband. M.inoah seems more interested in being in control vs. obedient
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
If Jepthah's negotiating skill is lacking with the King of Ammon it fails completely with the Ephraimites. The tribe has been a bit of a bully previously and is again guilty of throwing its weight around trying to horn in on the spoils of war.
Pronunciation becomes the key to survival for the warriors of Ephraim.
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In this podcast we meet the outcast Jepthah. Interestingly after the elders of the clan sided with the rest of Jepthah's brothers and disinherit him they have to come back and ask him to lead them into battle against the Ammonites.
Jepthah is a shrewd negotiator with his clan but fails with the King of Ammon. He makes a rash vow to God to offer a burnt offering if he wins the battle. His daughter ends up being the offering. Did he really offer his child on an altar? Did she never marry and become a Tabernacle worker? Why didn't dad know about the escape clause in the Law?
What are the lessons does God want us to learn?
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How often do we abuse God's grace? We know that our sins are forgiven, everyone we will ever commit. So it doesn't matter if we continue to commit the same sin over and over again. Much like Israel, we presume on God's goodness and grace to continue to allow us to sin with little or no consequences.
What happens when God decides to let us go our own way a d then doesn't help us out of a jam?
These are the questions we discuss in this week's podcast.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.