The need for Harvest Workers (Mt 9.36-38) a special request for prayer The interesting thing about this request for prayer is the object of our prayers. We don't pray for the harvest, we don't pray for the workers, we pray for THE LORD to ACT: send out workers. And then, in the next chapter we see the Lord sending out into the harvest the very disciples who had been praying. … [Read more...] about Mar 30 PM – Prayer
Mar 30 Study – Bible Interp
The Interpretation of the Bible (3) In which we conclude our lesson on Bible interpretation, summing up some final principles with respect to literal hermeneutics, and making a few remarks on the illumination provided by the Holy Spirit. Read the notes as you listen. … [Read more...] about Mar 30 Study – Bible Interp
Mar 30 AM – Romans
To the Jew first (Rm 1.16d) Why does Paul mention 'to the Jew first' in his theme verse of Romans? How does this add new information to his great central theme? If it is just a matter of history, as some commentators suggest, why is it significant here? The reason is startling at first, but a great glory in contemplation of the privileges into which all believers enter when … [Read more...] about Mar 30 AM – Romans
Mar 23 PM – Prayer
Thanksgiving for Revelation to Infants (Mt 11.25-26) Our series on prayer continues, with a somewhat surprising twist - we were expecting to be always instructed in how to pray, but instead as we consider this first recorded prayer in the life of our Lord, we discover instead insight into our Lord's heart. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, delights in God revealing truth to those … [Read more...] about Mar 23 PM – Prayer
Mar 23 Study – Bible Interp
The Interpretation of the Bible (2) In which we continue our discussion of hermeneutics (the study of the methods by which we study the Bible). Our subject this week was a discussion of the basic principles employed in 'normal' or 'literal' hermeneutics. Read the notes while you listen [go to point III.] … [Read more...] about Mar 23 Study – Bible Interp