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This Bible study continues in Acts chapter 19 from verse 17. It covers the reverential fear that fell on people in Ephesus after the miracles, believers confessing their deeds, and those practicing curious arts burning their books worth 50,000 pieces of silver. The word of God grew and prevailed as Paul planned to travel through Macedonia and Achaia. Demetrius the silversmith stirred up opposition...

This study covers Acts 19 where Paul arrives in Ephesus and meets disciples who knew only John's baptism and had not heard of the Holy Ghost. Paul explains John's message about Christ Jesus, lays hands on them, and they receive the Holy Ghost, speak in tongues, and prophesy. He preaches in the synagogue for three months then continues for two years in the school of Tyrannus as the word spr...

We dig into Leviticus chapter 5, reading the first 13 verses on the sin offering for not speaking up as a witness, touching unclean things, and certain oaths. We talk about how forgiveness only comes after the offering once the person knows they’ve sinned, and why knowing the law matters so you don’t walk in ignorance. There’s a solid back-and-forth on verse 1 about hearing the voice of swearing a...

We return to the book of Leviticus after a couple of months and start again in chapter 4. The discussion covers the sin offerings required when the anointed priest, the whole congregation, a ruler, or any of the common people sin through ignorance against the commandments of the Lord. Related thoughts include the uniqueness of names such as Moses, Adam, and David, the Levitical priesthood of Aaron...

This covers the backdrop of Isaiah by examining King Ahaz after Uzziah and Jotham. From 2 Kings 15 and 16, Ahaz did not do right in the sight of the Lord, walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, and practiced child sacrifice to Molech. He sought help from Tiglath-Pileser of Assyria against Rezin and Pekah and took temple treasures as a gift. Ahaz also built a Damascus-style altar and altered th...

This study returns to the Book of Isaiah and examines the historical backdrop of the kings named in Isaiah 1:1. It covers Uzziah’s time as a leper living in a separate house from 2 Chronicles 26 and Jotham’s 16-year reign from 2 Chronicles 27. Jotham did what was right in the sight of the Lord according to all his father Uzziah did yet the people still acted corruptly. The discussion includes even...

I continue with part 2 of my introduction to the book of Isaiah by reading through chapter 1. I cover the vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. I discuss Israel’s rebellion against God, their empty sacrifices, and His call to repent, wash clean, and reason together. I note the small remnant left by the Lord and the promis...

This opening episode begins a study of the book of Isaiah by examining the historical backdrop from Isaiah 1:1. Isaiah prophesied during the reigns of Uzziah (also called Azariah), Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and was a contemporary of Micah. The discussion covers events in 2 Kings 14 involving Amaziah and the conflict between Judah and Israel that shaped the setting for Uzziah. App...

In this Bible study we continue through Acts chapter 18. Paul arrives in Corinth, meets Aquila and Priscilla, and works with them as tentmakers. He reasons in the synagogue every Sabbath, testifies that Jesus is the Christ, and faces opposition before turning to the Gentiles. Crispus the chief ruler of the synagogue believes along with many others. The Lord encourages Paul in a vision, and later A...

In this continuation of the study in the Book of Acts chapter 17, Paul addresses the people of Athens at the altar to the unknown God. He declares the one true God who made the world and all things, who is Lord of heaven and earth and does not dwell in temples made with hands. God gives life and breath and all things to all people, has made all nations of one blood, and has determined their times...

This video continues the Book of Acts series in chapter 17 starting from verse 11. The Bereans are described as more noble than those in Thessalonica because they received the word with readiness and searched the Scriptures daily to verify what they heard. Many in Berea believed including honorable Greek women and men while Jews from Thessalonica stirred up the people against Paul. Paul is sent to...

In this impromptu conversation me and Don talk about the importance of thinking about what you read in the Bible instead of just reading through it. We start with John chapter 17 where the Lord Jesus Christ says sanctified them through thy truth thy word is truth and how it applies to all believers who come after the disciples. We discuss meditation from Psalm 119 on having more understanding than...

In this Bible study we examine the sin offering in Leviticus chapter 4 for sins committed through ignorance. The study covers procedures for the anointed priest, the whole congregation, a ruler, and common people. We talk about atonement and blood rituals. We discuss when the sin comes to knowledge and the need for repentance. Examples from Joshua 7 with Achan and 2 Kings with Josiah are included.

This video addresses viewer questions about supposed errors in the King James Version and whether the KJV itself was inspired or only the original Greek and Hebrew manuscripts. The discussion covers what people mean when they claim things were added or removed from the Bible. It explores the Received Text versus Alexandrian manuscripts and differences between the KJV and modern versions like the N...

We continue our study through the Book of Leviticus with chapter 3 and a close look at the peace offering. We read the full chapter together and talk about why the offerings open with the burnt offering the meat offering and the peace offering before the sin and trespass offerings come up later. The conversation covers the voluntary thanksgiving side of it as recognizing peace already made with Go...

We discuss our ongoing study in the book of Leviticus. The burnt offering, peace offering, sin offering, trespass offering, and meat offering sections stand out as especially informative. Details on temple services in Jerusalem come up too. We read viewer comments on the literal grammatical historical hermeneutic. We also discuss salt possibly as the token of the Levitical covenant.

In this off-the-cuff chat, Don and I talk about why we trust the King James Bible as God's perfectly preserved word for English speakers. We compare it to modern versions like the NASB, NIV, and ESV, point out real differences (like "only begotten Son" in John 3:16), look at missing verses and sketchy footnotes, and explain why this stuff actually matters for your faith and growth. W...

This Bible study covers Leviticus chapter 2, focusing on the grain offerings and rules for first fruits. It discusses seasoning offerings with salt as the covenant of salt and why certain first fruits portions are not burned on the altar. We explore the meaning of these offerings, the difference between oblation and sacrifice, and the role of frankincense. We share thoughts on careful Scripture re...

We continue our Leviticus study into chapter 2 after wrapping up chapter 1 thoughts. Benjamin Keach's book on biblical types is recommended. The talk compares viewing offerings as types pointing to Christ versus reading them first as plain historical text. We examine the voluntary burnt offering and its sweet savor to God. Leviticus 2 covers the meat offering of fine flour, oil, and frankincen...

In this discussion, we review a viewer comment emphasizing the need to understand Scripture at face value using the literal grammatical historical method while warning against importing unrelated theological conclusions into the text. We then read and examine Leviticus chapter 1 verse by verse, covering the voluntary burnt sacrifices from herds, flocks, and birds. This includes key details such as...

In this episode we wrap up our introduction to the Book of Leviticus. We explore its timeline between Exodus and Numbers. The discussion covers key approaches, including focusing on Christ and understanding the original Israelite context. We examine connections to Exodus events such as the Passover and tabernacle setup. We also debate pre-Leviticus sacrifices from figures like Adam, Cain and Abel,...

This video continues an extended introduction to the Book of Leviticus, exploring why the book exists and its deeper meaning through the sacrifices and offerings. The discussion examines how these rituals serve as types and symbols foreshadowing Christ's sacrifice, with insights from historical commentaries. Topics include Old Testament believers' understanding of these elements, the role...

In Acts 17:1-11, Paul reasons from the Scriptures in the Thessalonica synagogue over three Sabbaths, showing that Christ must suffer and rise again (referencing Isaiah 53:10), leading some Jews, Greeks, and women to believe. Envious unbelieving Jews stir up a mob against Jason and accuse the believers of proclaiming another king, Jesus. Paul and Silas flee to Berea, where the Bereans are called mo...

This video launches a series through the Book of Leviticus with a full reading of Chapter 1 and discussion of the burnt offering instructions—from cattle, sheep/goats, and turtledoves/young pigeons. It covers the voluntary male-without-blemish requirement, atonement process, priestly duties, and the whole sacrifice as a sweet savor to the Lord, while touching on themes of holiness, reconciliation,...

Acts chapter 16, we explore Timothy's background in Derbe and Lystra as the son of a Jewess and a Greek father, his circumcision by Paul to reach the Jews without linking it to salvation, and the principle of sacrificing personal liberty for the gospel's sake as outlined in 1 Corinthians 9:19-23. The discussion covers Paul's journey through Phrygia and Galatia, being forbidden by the H...