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Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Hebrews. This is episode #03 chapters 05 & 06. Chapter 05, Every high priest from among men is subject to weakness. Christ is a high priest in the order of Melchizedek. You still need teaching. Chapter 06, Let us press on to maturity. It is impossible to restore those who fall away. The promise of God is a steadfas...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Hebrews. This is episode #02 chapters 03 & 04. Chapter 03, Jesus has more honour than Moses. He is the Son over God's house. Therefore, "Do not harden your hearts as they did in the rebellion." Chapter 04, Let us fear lest anyone fails to reach the promised rest. The word of God judges the heart. So w...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Hebrews. This is episode #01 chapters 01 & 02. Chapter 01, In these last days God has spoken by his Son. Of the Son he says, "Let the angels worship him." And, "Your throne, O God, is forever." Chapter 02, We must pay closer attention. The author of salvation tasted death for everyone. He was ma...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Philemon. This is episode #01 chapter 01. Chapter 01, Paul, a prisoner, to Philemon. I ask that you receive Onesimus back, not as a slave, but as a brother. Put his wrongs on my account.

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Titus. This is episode #01 chapters 01, 02, and 03. Chapter 01, Paul, a servant of God, to Titus. I left you in Crete to appoint elders. Deceivers must be silenced. To the impure nothing is pure. Chapter 02, Teach what is consistent with sound doctrine. Men are to be steadfast, women reverent. The grace of God trains u...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of 2 Timothy. This is episode #02 chapters 03 and 04. Chapter 03, In the last days people will be proud and unholy. As for you, continue in what you have learned. All Scripture is inspired by God. Chapter 04, Preach the word in and out of season. I have finished my race. Come to me soon with Mark. Beware of Alexander. The...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of 2 Timothy. This is episode #01 chapters 01 and 02. Chapter 01, Paul, to Timothy my son. Fan into flame the gift of God. Share in suffering for the gospel. Hold to the standard of sound teaching. Chapter 02, No soldier gets entangled with civilian affairs. Present yourself to God as an approved worker. Cleanse yourself...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of 1 Timothy. This is episode #03 chapters 05 and 06. Chapter 05, Put widows over sixty on the list. Younger widows should marry. Elders who rule well are worthy of double honour. Keep yourself pure. Chapter 06, Those who contradict the teaching of Christ understand nothing. The love of money is a root of evil. Fight the...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of 1 Timothy. This is episode #02 chapters 03 and 04. Chapter 03, An overseer must be respectable and manage his family well. Deacons must be dignified and not greedy. Godliness is a great mystery. Chapter 04, In later times some will depart from the faith. Have nothing to do with godless myths. Devote yourself to Scriptu...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of 1 Timothy. This is episode #01 chapters 01 and 02. Chapter 01, Paul, to Timothy my son. Stay in Ephesus to correct false teachers. Christ came into the world to save sinners. Glory to God forever! Chapter 02, Let prayers be made for all those in authority. God wants everyone to come to the knowledge of the truth. Let w...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of 2 Thessalonians. This is episode #01 chapters 01, 02, and 03. Chapter 01, Paul, Silvanus and Timothy, to the Thessalonians. We boast of your faith through persecution. The Lord Jesus will appear in vengeance. Chapter 02, Do not be alarmed about the day of the Lord. First the lawless one will appear, whom Jesus will des...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of 1 Thessalonians. This is episode #03 chapter 05. Chapter 05, The day of the Lord will come like a thief. Let us keep awake. Honour those who lead you. Do not quench the Spirit. Grace be with you.

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Thessalonians. This is episode #03 chapters 03 & 04. Chapter 02, We sent Timothy to strengthen you. We warned you that persecution would come. We are encouraged by your faith. May you grow in love. Chapter 04, Live to please God. Avoid immorality. Love one another more and more. We do not grieve without hope, for t...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Thessalonians. This is episode #01 chapters 01 & 02. Chapter 01, Paul, Silvanus and Timothy, to the Thessalonians. We give thanks for you. Our gospel came in power. Your faith is an example to all. Chapter 02, We shared the gospel with you and also our lives. You suffered like the churches in Judea. We tried to see...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Colossians. This is episode #02 chapters 03 & 04. Chapter 03, Seek the things above. Your life is hidden with Christ in God. So put to death your worldliness. Do everything in the name of Jesus. Chapter 04, Devote yourselves to prayer. Let your speech be gracious. Tychicus will tell you our news. Aristarchus, Mark...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Colossians. This is episode #01 chapters 01 & 02. Chapter 01, Paul, to the saints in Colossians. May you be filled with wisdom. The Son is the image of the invisible God. I make known the mystery. Chapter 02, Let no one deceive you. You were buried with Christ and also raised with him. Why do you follow rules that...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Philippians. This is episode #02 chapters 03 & 04. Chapter 03, We put no confidence in the flesh. I count all things as loss compared to Christ. I press on towards the prize. Brothers, imitate me. Chapter 04, Rejoice in the Lord always! The peace of God will guard your hearts. I rejoice at your concern for me. My G...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Philippians. This is episode #01 chapters 01 & 02. Chapter 01, Paul, to the saints in Philippi. I thank God for you. My imprisonment has advanced the gospel. To live is Christ and to die is gain. Chapter 02, Have the mind of Christ, who humbled himself even to a cross. Work out your salvation with trembling. I hope...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Ephesians. This is episode #03 chapters 05 & 06. Chapter 05, Walk in love as Christ loved us. Walk as children of light. Expose the darkness. Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the church. Chapter 06, Children, obey your parents. Slaves, obey your masters. Put on the whole armour of God to stand against the...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Ephesians. This is episode #02 chapters 03 & 04. Chapter 03, I preach the mystery of Christ. The wisdom of God is made known through the church. I pray that you may know the depth of his love. Chapter 04, Therefore walk worthy of your calling. Christ gave each of us gifts to build up the body. Put off your old self...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Ephesians. This is episode #01 chapters 01 & 02. Chapter 01, Paul, to the saints in Ephesus. Praise the God who predestined us for adoption in Christ. May you know the riches of his inheritance. Chapter 02, When we were dead in sin God made us alive with Christ. Gentiles are now fellow citizens. You are being built...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Galatians. This is episode #03 chapters 05 & 06. Chapter 05, Christ has set us free. Circumcision counts for nothing. Use your freedom to love one another. Walk by the Spirit and not the flesh. Chapter 06, Restore anyone caught in sin. Sow to the Spirit and reap eternal life. Let us not give up doing good. What cou...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Galatians. This is episode #02 chapters 03 & 04. Chapter 03, Those who are of faith are blessed with Abraham. Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law. In Christ you are all sons of God. Chapter 04, God sent his Son for us to receive adoption. How can you turn back to worthless principles? You, like Isaac,...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Galatians. This is episode #01 chapters 01 & 02. Chapter 01, Paul, to the churches of Galatia. You are already turning to a different gospel! The gospel I preached came by revelation from Christ. Chapter 02, I went up to Jerusalem and saw the leaders. I opposed Cephas about circumcision. We are justified by faith i...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of 2 Corinthians. This is episode #07 chapter 13. Chapter 13, This will be my third visit. Christ is powerful among you. Test that you are in the faith. Be mature. The grace of God be with you.