What was the relationship between Christ and the law of Moses? Did Jesus keep the law of Moses? Was He familiar with ancient Jewish traditions? What role did this law play in Christ's life and upbringing? We explore these questions in this week's study.
This week we discuss law! What were the laws of Christ's day and age? Were they all the same or different? Why did they exist? How many were there? Does God want people to obey the laws of the land? In this lesson we not only discuss God's law, but the other laws that effected people' lives in Christ's day.
In this week's broadcast the sacrificial system is discussed. Several Bible examples are given as we explore the meaning of sacrifice and what it was designed to teach. What are the hidden meanings behind sacrifices and offerings? Does God still require sacrifice today? Who made the first sacrifice? Why are some offerings accepted and others rejected? What was the purpose behind God's test of Abraham? These questions and many more are explored in this week's lesson.
This week we discuss the Sanctuary. What was the first sanctuary on earth? Why does God need a sanctuary on earth? How can people be a sanctuary? What can we learn from the earthly sanctuary about the heavenly original? All these questions are explored. This week Rasheen Stephenson sits in for Joseph Williams.
This week we discuss the dwelling place of God! Where exactly is God? How does God's Omnipresence factor in to that question? Why did God want a sanctuary on earth? What is the difference between the earthly sanctuary and where God dwells in Heaven? What is the foundation of God's throne? This week we study the Heavenly Sanctuary and explore what it says about our Creator!
This week we discuss the last book of the Old testament. Several questions are addressed. Does God love on person and hate another? Was Esau destined for failure? Is it really possible for a person to rob God? Should we give God the best or worst of what we have? This study also discusses God's love and His faithful relationship with His people.
Explores the messianic prophecies in chapters 8 through 14. God promises to send His righteous servant, the good shepherd. What does this mean? Why did so many misunderstand the prophecies of how the Messiah would be pierced and the sheep scattered? What does this say about how God reveals truth to His people? How should we reveal truth to people today?
Does God withhold blessings from people when He is not put first? What are some of the ways we don't put God first in our lives? In this week's study, John Spellman and Joseph Williams explore the return of God's people from captivity as they rebuild their own homes and leave God's temple in ruins. What was significant about the temple being left in ruins? What does God being "with us" really mean?
This week's study explores Zechariah 1-4 and each of the visions Zechariah has in those chapters. We will explore God's forgiveness and mercy. What does God mean by being "Jealous for Jerusalem"? Why was the angel of the Lord displeased by the nations being settled and at ease? What promises did God make to His people that still apply to us today? What was the true meaning behind the vision of Joshua the High Priest standing before the angel in filthy garments? How does this apply to us today? What was the vision of the lampstand with the seven golden lamps about?
Continuing the series on the minor prophets, John Spellman explores the prophet Zephaniah in this week's lesson. This study focuses on the "Day of the Lord". Is this day a day for everyone to look forward to? What does it mean to "Seek the Lord"? Why is it necessary for a loving God to judge? How does corruption among God's people spread so quickly? What is God's promise in spite of His divine judgment? Does God God really know how to sing? These questions are explored in this week's lesson.