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This video continues the Book of Acts series in chapter 17 starting from verse 11. The Bereans are described as more noble than those in Thessalonica because they received the word with readiness and searched the Scriptures daily to verify what they heard. Many in Berea believed including honorable Greek women and men while Jews from Thessalonica stirred up the people against Paul. Paul is sent to Athens where his spirit is stirred by the city’s idolatry and he disputes daily in the synagogue and marketplace with Jews, devout persons, Epicureans, and Stoics before addressing the Athenians at the Areopagus about their superstition and the altar to the Unknown God.

In this impromptu conversation me and Don talk about the importance of thinking about what you read in the Bible instead of just reading through it. We start with John chapter 17 where the Lord Jesus Christ says sanctified them through thy truth thy word is truth and how it applies to all believers who come after the disciples. We discuss meditation from Psalm 119 on having more understanding than teachers by meditating on Gods testimonies along with verses about cleansing your way and hiding his word in your heart. We also cover the parable of the sower in Luke chapter 8 explaining how the seed is the word of God and the need for good ground that brings forth fruit with patience.

In this Bible study we examine the sin offering in Leviticus chapter 4 for sins committed through ignorance. The study covers procedures for the anointed priest, the whole congregation, a ruler, and common people. We talk about atonement and blood rituals. We discuss when the sin comes to knowledge and the need for repentance. Examples from Joshua 7 with Achan and 2 Kings with Josiah are included.

This video addresses viewer questions about supposed errors in the King James Version and whether the KJV itself was inspired or only the original Greek and Hebrew manuscripts. The discussion covers what people mean when they claim things were added or removed from the Bible. It explores the Received Text versus Alexandrian manuscripts and differences between the KJV and modern versions like the NKJV and NLT. The conversation also touches on the role of the Holy Spirit in understanding Scripture and preservation of Gods word. A question about pictures of Christ in study Bibles and the second commandment is briefly considered. Resources like a good dictionary and specific books are suggested for deeper personal study.

We continue our study through the Book of Leviticus with chapter 3 and a close look at the peace offering. We read the full chapter together and talk about why the offerings open with the burnt offering the meat offering and the peace offering before the sin and trespass offerings come up later. The conversation covers the voluntary thanksgiving side of it as recognizing peace already made with God. The priests role in sprinkling the blood and taking their portions the specific inwards kidneys fat and caul that get burned on the altar the rule against eating fat or blood and some natural ties that came up to New Testament thoughts on Christ and fellowship with God.

We discuss our ongoing study in the book of Leviticus. The burnt offering, peace offering, sin offering, trespass offering, and meat offering sections stand out as especially informative. Details on temple services in Jerusalem come up too. We read viewer comments on the literal grammatical historical hermeneutic. We also discuss salt possibly as the token of the Levitical covenant.

In this off-the-cuff chat, Don and I talk about why we trust the King James Bible as God's perfectly preserved word for English speakers. We compare it to modern versions like the NASB, NIV, and ESV, point out real differences (like "only begotten Son" in John 3:16), look at missing verses and sketchy footnotes, and explain why this stuff actually matters for your faith and growth. We also touch on the whole "archaic words" thing, the helps that are out there, and why the most important part is just to keep reading your Bible every day.

This Bible study covers Leviticus chapter 2, focusing on the grain offerings and rules for first fruits. It discusses seasoning offerings with salt as the covenant of salt and why certain first fruits portions are not burned on the altar. We explore the meaning of these offerings, the difference between oblation and sacrifice, and the role of frankincense. We share thoughts on careful Scripture reading while openly admitting areas we don't fully understand.

We continue our Leviticus study into chapter 2 after wrapping up chapter 1 thoughts. Benjamin Keach's book on biblical types is recommended. The talk compares viewing offerings as types pointing to Christ versus reading them first as plain historical text. We examine the voluntary burnt offering and its sweet savor to God. Leviticus 2 covers the meat offering of fine flour, oil, and frankincense without leaven or honey, with a memorial burned and the rest for Aaron's sons as most holy.

In this discussion, we review a viewer comment emphasizing the need to understand Scripture at face value using the literal grammatical historical method while warning against importing unrelated theological conclusions into the text. We then read and examine Leviticus chapter 1 verse by verse, covering the voluntary burnt sacrifices from herds, flocks, and birds. This includes key details such as placing hands on the offering, sprinkling the blood, washing the inwards and legs, and burning the whole as a sweet savor to the Lord. We also reflect on the role of the tabernacle, the necessity of mediation between God and man, and the broader theme of how believers should live after receiving salvation. Throughout, we aim to let the text speak for itself without reading ideas into the Old Testament that are not actually present there.