Acts 21:15-22:30 Paul Is In Trouble
The prophets earlier warned Paul against going to Jerusalem, But God wanted him to go there. Sure enough, trouble came from some Jews who followed him from Asia (Jews who did not believe Jesus is the Messiah). Paul did not start the trouble, but he is in the midst of it, again.
Romans 13:1-5 A Biblical Response to Tyrannical Government
“Everyone’s a Theologian” is a book by R.C.Sproul. And Everyone’s a Biblical Scholar, at least in their own mind. Let’s take a closer look at Romans 13:1-5 and glean from the Scriptures, and from history how we should respond to a tyrannical government.
Micah 3:1-12 Warning to Ungodly Rulers, Prophets, and Priests
The problems in Israel can all be traced to a failure to live according to the Law of God. No man, and no Nation will avoid the Justice of God forever. What was true in the days of Micah in Israel are true in the good old USA today, and we will not escape either.
Hebrews 9:1-5
This s a short sermon today. We introduce the author’s discussion about an earthly tabernacle, and give a very brief comparison to the Heavenly one. More to come next time.
Hebrews 8:1-13 The New Covenant
“For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion to look for a second.” Why the New Covenant, and why is it faultless? this is the subject in these verses.
Acts 20:1-38 Paul is Moving’ On
Paul is in the closing push of his third Missionary journey. Here is the closing of the ministry in Ephesus and the surrounding regions. He sets his sights on Jerusalem. He does tarry long enough to raise a young man from death to life.
Micah 2:1-5 Woe to Rich Oppressors
It is as if we were reading the daily papers. The wealthy upperclass in Israel is defrauding the poor and middle class of their property (wealth) and homes. This is contrary to the good pleasure of God and there is always a price to pay for violating the goodness of God.
Hebrews 7:1-28 Jesus Greater Than Melchizedek
Continuing in the vein of presenting Jesus as greater than all others, now the author considers the Priesthood of the mysterious Melchizedek. Here we learn about this mysterious priest, and How Jesus is greater.
Acts 19:21-41 The Riot in Ephesus
Once again the town is in an uproar because of the teaching of Paul. This time not from the Jews, but from some of the business people. They believe that if Paul is successful in making converts their trade of making idols and figurines will suffer great financial loss. They incite a riot. What does […]
Micah 1:2-16 The Coming Judgment
In this section Micah informs the people of Israel of the coming judgment on both the Northern and the Southern Kingdoms. He emphasizes the Sovereign Right of God to bring this judgment based on the the terms of the Covenant, which the people have broken.
