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This week we cover Genesis 6:09-8:22 as we look at the account of Noah, the Ark and the Global Flood.  We look closely at what we know about the Ark as a 510-foot wooden boat made to house roughly 7,000 of God's creations.  What do we know about Noah, the man said to walk faithfully with God?  We also ask, how could one boat house all the animals in the world?  Lots to look at...

This week we cover a great deal in 13 short verses Who are the “Sons of God?” Who are the “Nephilim?” How wicked were things in Noah’s day before the flood? Are things as bad today?

The genealogies in the Bible have been put there for multiple reasons.  This week, as we look at the genealogy of Genesis chapter 5 we take a bigger look at the reasons for the genealogies of the Bible. Dave also discusses:  -  What does it mean that mankind was made in God's image?  -  Enoch & Elijah - two men that never died (are they the two witnesses of Rev. 11?)&n...

Why did God "look with favor" on Abel's offering and not Cain's? Why, if God is God, did he ask Cain, "Where is your brother?" Cain, after killing Abel feared that others would kill him, who else was on the earth that he feared? What is the mark that God puts on Cain? Who was Cain's Wife? Who was Seth's Wife? What is the meaning of Lamech's statement at the end of chapter 4? Finally, what is the m...

This week Dave Bigler goes through all of Genesis chapter 3, hitting on:  - The Tree of Life   - The  Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil  - The Serpent / Snake / The Devil / Satan  - The Temptation - 1st Adam & 2nd Adam  - The Fall - The Protoevangelium (The first Gospel Message)  - The First Sacrifice   Discussion Questions:  - Why do you think...

This week Dave walks through Genesis Chapter 2, in which we see a continuation of the creation story.  Included in conversation this week is the beauty of how God created, accented by Dave actually reading the creation story told in C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia.  Dave also hits on the Hebrew meaning for various different elements in chapter 2 including this idea of the Breath of Life...

This week we start on our next book in our "through the Bible" journey, GENESIS!  The foundational text of the entire Bible! This week Dave goes through chapters 1:1-2:3; discussing the seven days of creation (6 really, but the 7th is included for an important reason). The website referenced regarding a listing of Creation Scientists; scientists, both past and present who are doing amazing th...

This teaching provides background context on the book of Romans.  Who was the author and why did they write it?  Who was the Apostle Paul and what was the point of his missionary journeys?  What is Christian Salvation?  What is the Roman's Road to salvation?  This is part 3 in a 3 part overview of Luke, Acts and Romans.

This teaching provides background context on the book of Acts.  Who was the author and why did they write it?  Who was Theophilus and why is this Gospel (and Acts) addressed to him?  What is the point that Luke is trying to convey within this letter?  This is part 2 in a 3 part overview of Luke, Acts and Romans. Reach out to dave: info@davebigler.com

This video provides background context on the Gospel of Luke.  Who was Luke?  Who was Theophilus and why is this Gospel (and Acts) addressed to him?  What is the point that Luke is trying to convey within this letter?  This is part 1 in a 3 part overview of Luke, Acts and Romans. Contact Dave: info@davebigler.com

Guest message given at Adirondack Christian Fellowship in Saratoga Springs, NY March 27th, 2022. The talk outlines the battle of the Spirit vs the Flesh as a challenge that all believers face.  As an illustration of this constant challenge, Dave includes many elements of his personal testimony.   Contact Dave: info@davebigler.com

In this final study of the book of Romans, we see Paul lay out his plans to visit Jerusalem then start on his fourth missionary journey making his way to Spain, stopping in Rome along the way.  As is often the case, Paul's plans do not come to fruition as he has planned.  Paul concludes his letter to the Romans with some personal greetings to his friends and fellow workers awaiting him i...

This week we look at Romans Chapter 14 as well as the first 13 verses of chapter 15 in which Paul calls the believers in his day (as well as us today) to not hold too critical people's choices as to when they celebrate the sabbath, whether they eat kosher or whether they do or do not drink alcohol.  We are called to love each other and allow our fellow believers to do what they think is best,...

Where you are in life, is where you are at in the Bible.  This week, in our continuing study of the book of Romans we look at chapter 13 in which the apostle Paul talks about what we, as Christians, are called to do in regard to those in places of "Authority" (Exousia).  In Paul's day, it was the emperor Nero (the first instigator of systematic governmental persecution of  Christian...

This week we get into a new section of Paul's letter to the Roman Church.  Chapters 1-11 have outlined Paul's theological perspectives, now Paul looks at how we ought to live in light of that information?  In light of the mercy that Christ has shown us, we ought to focus on the service of others within the body.  We look at each element of that. Discussion Questions:  1) In wha...

This week we see Paul wrap up chapters 9, 10, and 11 in his discussion of what to do regarding the Jews.  We see two illustrations laid out, that of the Remnant and that of the wild olive branch (the church) being grafted into the cultivated olive tree (Israel).  Paul speaks of the "fullness of the Gentiles" which leads to a quick touching on the end times.  God is not done with the...

This week we look at Romans 10 in which Paul continues on his conversation of "what is to be done with the Jews."  He continues to ask this question, "is God done with the Jews?"  Through the dialog, Paul outlines what is required of the Jews and gentiles in his day, as well as for us in our day for salvation.   Discussion Questions  1)  How is Jesus the “stumbling stone”...

This week we look at Romans Chapter 9 in which Paul starts a three-chapter look at Isreal and what the Expositors Commentary calls, "The problem of Israel: God's Righteousness Vindicated."  In this study, we look at Paul's explanation of the sovereignty of God with examples from Jacob and Esau (among others).  God is the potter and can make from us whatever he likes.  Ultimately the...

This week, in Chapter 8, we look at what Condemnation is and why we are no longer bound by that.  We do take a slight tangent, with v1, looking at Textual Criticism and how we can be sure of the text we have today.  Additionally covered is God as our Abba Father, as well as our being heirs to the kingdom of God, as well as predestination, God's calling, and the un-yeilding love of God. &...

Is Jesus in the Old Testament?   Is there an overall theme of the Bible?   In this video, we look at the Salvation "Metanarrative" that runs throughout the Old Testament (and the full Bible).  Salvation Metanarrative: Creation Fall Redemption New Creation   To connect with Dave: info@davebigler.com   Watch Video: https://youtu.be/XwRlwW8bzi8 Books referenced:&nbs...

Last week (Romans 6) Paul showed how we are now dead to Sin and alive through Christ.  In the same way, this week (Romans 7) Paul explains that we are no longer held down by the chains of the law due to the death the Christ died.  Paul also sympathizes with his reader confessing that he does not do what he wants to do, and the things he does not want to do he does!   Discussion Ques...

This week we look at Romans chapter 6.  Within this chapter, we cover and define SIN, Antinomianism, and Baptism (John's Baptism vs Jesus' Baptism).  Additionally, we cover the definition of a Dolous, Bond Slave and compare the Old Testament perspective on a slave by choice to a slave by bondage.  We also look at the courtroom of heaven, and the Great White Throne Judgment.  &n...

This is a concise overview and analysis of Psalm 34.  Looking at the genre, structure and concluding with an overall synopsis of the Psalm.  Contact Dave: info@davebigler.com

This week we look first at Romans 5:1-11 and the Assurance we have in our salvation.  We look at the hope that we have as Christians followed by a look at suffering and perseverance and the hope that results from that.  In the final segment (Romans 5:12-21) we compare the one man Adam, to the one man Jesus Christ and how through the one man's sin death was brought into the world for all...

This week we see the apostle Paul use Abraham as an example of righteousness through faith.  Based on this we dive in deep to answer the following question; the Bible teaches that people are justified by grace through faith in Jesus Christ and YET will also be judged according to their works.  Is this a contradiction in the bible? An intolerable impasse? Watch the Video: https://youtu.be...