Monthly Archives: February 2014

THRIVE! (sample chapter)

Written on February 28, 2014 at 5:38 pm, by

Don’t Just Survive. Thrive! Using Psalms to Help You Soar Table of Contents Thriving—or Just Surviving? Psalm 23 Two Paths: Psalm 1 God’s Word in the Psalms: Psalms 19 &… Read More

Jesus Christ: Prince of Peace or God of War? – Douglas Jacoby

Written on February 25, 2014 at 4:51 pm, by

To watch video, click on link: http://vimeo.com/81639585   Jesus Christ: Prince of Peace or God of War? Douglas Jacoby, 2013 Harvard University  Observations 1.    O.T. Church-state. Although priesthood and monarchy were separate,… Read More

Worship (G): Seven Key N.T. Passages

Written on February 25, 2014 at 12:00 am, by

Acts 13:2 – worshipping and fasting / insight, plans Acts 24:11 – Paul says he went up to worship (Jerusalem) see 26:7, Acts 27:23. 1 Cor 11 – Somberness? What’s… Read More

Q&A 1361 – Lower than the angels?

Written on February 22, 2014 at 12:00 am, by

In Hebrews 2:9, why does God make Jesus a little lower than the angels? As God’s Son, he had no sins — right? How should I understand this? Originally Psalm 8,… Read More

Curse / Reverse (Romans 5)

Written on February 21, 2014 at 11:13 pm, by

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Q&A 1360 – Hell eternal?

Written on February 13, 2014 at 12:00 am, by

Hello. I just read your pdf file on hell and its terminal punishment. I’ve really enjoyed reading the profound insights that really help motivate me to study the Bible further…. Read More

The Good News and the Bad News (Romans 1)

Written on February 11, 2014 at 9:17 am, by

Message at North River church on Sunday, Jan 26, 2014 Click here to download.  

Judgment and Grace (Grace and Ungrace Series 1) – Douglas Jacoby

Written on February 10, 2014 at 10:29 pm, by

This lesson was recorded at the 2013 Florida Discipleship Conference, and is based on the book of Lamentations. To get the most out of the Grace & Ungrace series, listen… Read More

Worship (J): From Middles Ages to Modern Times

Written on February 9, 2014 at 12:00 am, by

3rd century – church buildings (converted houses) 4th century Influx of O.T. culture (priesthood, church/state, and more) Influx of paganism (holidays, images…) Basilicas Role of Imperial support 5th century Relics Cult… Read More

Worship (I): The 2nd C: A View from the Inside

Written on February 8, 2014 at 12:00 am, by

Justin Martyr, First Apology 65-67 But we, after we have thus washed him who has been convinced and has assented to our teaching, bring him to the place where those… Read More

Worship (H): The 2nd century: A View from the Outside

Written on February 7, 2014 at 12:00 am, by

Pliny, Letter to Trajan, 10.96-97, c.110 AD It is my practice, my lord, to refer to you all matters concerning which I am in doubt. For who can better give… Read More

Worship (E): Seven Places the Heart Goes Wrong

Written on February 4, 2014 at 12:00 am, by

  1 Sam 15:25 — the appearance of worship (Saul) 2 Kings 10:19 — pretending to worship Ba’al (John 19:3) Isaiah 29:13 — hearts far from God Isaiah 44:15— the… Read More

Q&A 1359 – God’s unconditional love?

Written on February 4, 2014 at 12:00 am, by

Correct me if I’m wrong. It seems like in the scriptures God’s love is conditional. I understand God is love. And people have free will and must choose whether or… Read More

The Gender of God

Written on February 3, 2014 at 9:00 am, by

To hear The Gender of God (13 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Worship (D): Position, Disposition & Seven Occasions of Worship

Written on February 3, 2014 at 12:00 am, by

  Position and Disposition Kneeling Sitting Lying Standing Raising hands (Christian art) Heart Expressiveness – 2 Sam 6; Luke 7, 17; feeling: two extremes Humility – 1 Kings 8; Psalm… Read More

Worship (C): Seven Aspects of O.C. Worship & Seven False Gods

Written on February 2, 2014 at 12:00 am, by

7 Aspects of worship under the Old Covenant Pilgrimage: 3 annual visits (males) Animal sacrifices Singing, choirs, instruments Reading of scripture Priesthood Ritual, ornamentation, liturgy Limited access to YHWH 7… Read More

Christ Through the Ages: Worship series (10 talks)

Written on February 1, 2014 at 5:26 pm, by

As a complement to the 30 podcasts in the series CHRIST THROUGH THE AGES, please click here for the 10 lessons in the WORSHIP series.    

Worship (B): Seven Grand Passages on Worship

Written on February 1, 2014 at 12:00 am, by

Summary Genesis 28:10-17 – Jacob’s vision of the stairway to heaven (see John 1:51). 1 Chron 16:29-30 – Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering… Read More