JAC's Bible Teaching

In this talk we continue looking at parables that explore the contrast between Jesus's concept of what makes a person acceptable to God (righteous) and the concept of righteousness held by the religious leaders. We look at the parable about picking out a place of honor at a dinner (Luke 14:7–11), the parable about the friend at midnight (Luke 11:5–8) , the parable about the widow and the unrighteous judge (Luke 18:1–8), and the parable about the two brothers' response to their father's instructions (Matthew 21:28–32).

In this talk we explore two parables in which Jesus challenges the concept of righteousness embraced by the religious establishment of his day. We look at Matthew 7:15–20 (and Luke 6:43–45) and at Mark 7:14–23.

In this talk we discuss the parable in Luke 5:36–39 where Jesus insists that new wine must be put into new wineskins, because new wine cannot be successfully contained in an old wineskin. Jesus suggests, by analogy, that the new teaching he brings cannot be successfully incorporated into the old attitude and practices of the Pharisees.

In this parable we discuss the parable in Matthew 13:51–52 where Jesus compares the scribe who is a disciple of the kingdom of heaven to a householder who finds things both new and old in his storeroom.

In this talk we look at the parable about reading the weather in Luke 12:54–56 (and Matthew 16:1–3), the parable about the blind man leading the blind man in Luke 6:39–40, and finally the parable about the leaven of the Pharisees in Matthew 16:5–12, Mark 8:13–21, and Luke 12:1–12.

In this talk we continue looking at parables where Jesus explores the unbelief of the people to whom he is proclaiming the gospel. We look at the Parable of Children At Play in the Street (Luke 7:31–35) and the Fable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19–31)

In this talk we analyze what Jesus taught in four of his parables (Parable #10, 11, 12, and 13) about what the consequences would be if his contemporaries rejected him and the Truth he proclaimed.

In this talk we discuss the Parable of the Wedding Feast for the king's son in Matthew 22:1–14 and then the Parable of the Doomed Fig Tree in Luke 13:6–9.

In this talk, we look at two parables. In the first one—Matthew 21:33-45—Jesus predicts that his contemporaries will reject him and kill him. In the second one—Luke 14:16-24—Jesus explains that many of his contemporaries do not really want a place in the Kingdom of God. There are other interests that are more compelling to them.

In this talk, we discuss two actions that Jesus intends to carry parabolic meaning (one in John 13:5–17 and one in Matthew 21:1–7), as well as one other parable (in John 10:11–18). Two of the parables concern Jesus's role to die in order that God's people can be saved. The other parable is an explicit statement that Jesus is the promised king of Israel.

In this talk we look at two distinct parables that, on the surface, might appear to be the same parable. One is found in Matthew 5:15. The second is found in Luke 8:16. Both parables draw an analogy to the commonsensical notion that, after lighting a lamp, it makes no sense to place it under a container and block the light.

In this talk, we examine two distinct parables. The first parable, in Matthew 12:29, contributes to our understanding of the authority and status of Jesus. The second parable, in John 11: 9–10, offers very helpful information toward understanding the sense in which Jesus is God.

In this talk we examine the very unique parable found in John 15:1–11 where Jesus asserts, metaphorically, that he is the true vine and his Father is the vinedresser.

In this talk we examine the meaning of the two interconnected parables in John 10:1–10 where Jesus compares himself to (i) the shepherd of a flock of sheep; and to (ii) the door of the sheepfold.

We discuss what a parable is and the response Jesus gives to his disciples with regard to why he teaches in parables. We look at Matthew 13:3–17, Mark 4:10–12, and Luke 8:9–10

In this talk, we examine how the Bible answers the question of how a person can know whether he is saved.

In this final talk on the book of 1 Timothy, we focus on the final exhortations that Paul gives to Timothy. He exhorts Timothy to "fight the good fight" to persist in his belief and then he instructs Timothy to exhort the wealthy believers in the community to use their resources to obtain eternal life for themselves. Then, finally, he exhorts Timothy to "guard" the gospel message which he had entrusted to him.

In this talk, we discuss 1 Timothy 6:7–11 in its larger context. Paul's exhortation to Timothy here is to avoid the evil of being driven by a love for money.

In this talk, covering 1 Timothy 6:3–6, we explore Paul's exhortation to avoid the lust for glory and honor that transforms bible study and teaching into a competitive exercise that leads to false conclusions about the meaning of the biblical text.

In this talk, we explore the section in 1 Timothy 5:17–25 where Paul gives Timothy instructions regarding financial support to the bible teachers, holding leaders accountable, and taking care in the appointment of leaders.

In this talk we discuss Paul's instructions about specific policies that he wants Timothy to initiate within the believing community in Ephesus—policies concerning the care of widows, the views toward and care for the leaders, and slavery. We cover most of 1 Timothy 5:3–6:2.

In this talk, we examine 1 Timothy 4:6 – 5:2. This is a section of Paul's letter where he exhorts Timothy to concentrate on studying ,understanding, and teaching the Scripture. There is no more insistent exhortation to Bible study given anywhere else in the Scriptures than here.

In this talk we complete our discussion of 1 Timothy 4:1-6a. We spend particular attention to the seeming conflict in Paul's teaching. What here in 1 Timothy Paul attributes to the teaching of demons, he elsewhere seems to view with tolerance and kindness. We discuss how the two different attitudes can be reconciled.

In this talk, we finish discussing what is often alleged to be an "ancient confession" in 1 Timothy 3:16 and then begin to discuss the falling away from faith into false doctrine that Paul discusses in 1 Timothy 4:1-5.

In this talk, we examine 1 Timothy 3:15–16. Our focus is primarily on what Paul means in 3:16a, "By common confession, great is the mystery of godliness… ."