Continuing our Bible study in Isaiah, focused on Isaiah 7:10-17.

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Bible Study

Books for Week 10: Romans 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians

In 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, Paul urges us to labor with skill in the life of the church. We are to seek the eternal glory of Christ looking to the reward of God on the last day. What does it mean to have wisdom in seeking the health of the church? How does the Lord Jesus build up His bride? We look to the Word for answers on these matters as we study this passage together!

The bible study provides a detailed geographical overview of the land allocations to the tribes of Israel as recorded in Joshua 19. It traces the inheritance boundaries for Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Dan, highlighting key cities and their biblical significance. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding these locations to avoid misconceptions regarding names like Bethlehem or Kadesh. Additionally, the narrative mentions some of the distribution of Levitical cities and the specific inheritance given to Joshua. The study concludes by noting that while the land was surveyed and apportioned, the actual conquest and occupation remained a future task for the people.

Discussion on the sixth chapter of Jerry Bridges' book, "Who Am I? - Identity in Christ".

The sermon provides a framework for interpreting the Book of Psalms by emphasizing the critical importance of historical, geographical, and theological context. It examines key terms such as law, nations, salvation, death, and temple to demonstrate how their meanings shift between the Old and New Testaments, warning against imposing modern spiritual concepts onto original physical or national contexts. The instructor introduces the concept of sensus plenior, explaining that while texts have a primary historical meaning for their original authors, they also contain deeper, divinely intended Christological layers revealed through progressive revelation. By analyzing specific passages like Psalm 16 and Psalm 22, the lesson illustrates how to balance respecting the original author's intent with understanding the fuller theological significance found in the New Testament. Ultimately, the goal is to equip students to study the Psalms as emotional expressions of real people in real situations, ensuring accurate application without distorting the text.