Jeremiah 29:4-8 reveals profound truths. Jeremiah 29:4 teaches that these bad things were under God's overarching sovereignty. Jeremiah 29:7 gives a radically different focus to Judah in exile than what had existed in the past when Israel became a nation, from Exodus on, as well as in Judges and Samuel. We seek the peace (shālôm, שָׁלוֹם) of the nation that rules us. We settle down and have children (Jeremiah 29:5-6). We obey its lawful commands. When God's word compels us to disobey, we do so respectfully, and we never take up arms against those who are over us (Daniel 1:8ff.; Daniel 3:13-18; Daniel 6:10-12, 16-24). When we look at the New Testament, we find this is the exact same pattern (Acts 4:19-20; 5:17-20, 28-32, 40-42). This pattern fits the explicit teaching of the Apostles (Romans 13:1-7; 1 Peter 2:13-17). 1 Peter 2:18-20 makes plan that this qualified obedience is to every authority, good or evil.

Psalm 110 is the most cited Scripture by the authors of the New Testament. As such it forms the core passage for how the Lord Jesus and his apostles interpreted Scripture.--In Luke 20-41, the Lord Jesus pointed out that David's Son is also David's Lord, citing Psalm 110-1.--He is also a priest whose priesthood is superior to the Levitical priesthood, as Psalm 110-4 teaches. Abraham was blessed by Melchizedek -Genesis 14-18-20-. And Levi paid tithes to Melchizedek through his ancestor Abraham, and so therefore the priesthood of Melchizedek absorbs the Levitical priesthood in itself as a superior priesthood -Genesis 14-20- Hebrews 7-4-10-. --Peter quotes Psalm 110-1 in Acts 2-29-35, proclaiming that Jesus is now sitting on David's throne at the right hand of the Father in heaven, because the true Zion is at the right hand of the Father -Hebrews 1-3, 13- 8-1- 10-12- 12-2-. --Paul says the same thing in Galatians 4-26, and one day the heavenly Jerusalem will come down on earth -Hebrews 12-22-24- Revelation 21-2, 10-11-.--1 Corinthians 15-24-26 quotes from Psalm 110 and teaches that Christ's reign climaxes in the death of death.

Psalm 110 is the most cited Scripture by the authors of the New Testament. As such it forms the core passage for how the Lord Jesus and his apostles interpreted Scripture. In Luke 20:41, the Lord Jesus pointed out that David's Son is also David's Lord, citing Psalm 110:1. He is also a priest whose priesthood is superior to the Levitical priesthood, as Psalm 110:4 teaches. Abraham was blessed by Melchizedek (Genesis 14:18-20). And Levi paid tithes to Melchizedek through his ancestor Abraham, and so therefore the priesthood of Melchizedek absorbs the Levitical priesthood in itself as a superior priesthood (Genesis 14:20; Hebrews 7:4-10). Peter quotes Psalm 110:1 in Acts 2:29-35, proclaiming that Jesus is now sitting on David's throne at the right hand of the Father in heaven, because the true Zion is at the right hand of the Father (Hebrews 1:3, 13; 8:1; 10:12; 12:2). Paul says the same thing in Galatians 4:26, and one day the heavenly Jerusalem will come down on earth (Hebrews 12:22-24; Revelation 21:2, 10-11). 1 Corinthians 15:24-26 quotes from Psalm 110 and teaches that Christ's reign climaxes in the death of death.

This is a question and answer message. --The video began recording before I was ready, and I also told a few corny jokes along the way. I also made a few mistakes in the presentation, but in the transcription, I have corrected those as well as documented what I stated.--The first question was not related to -Scandalous Texts,- but had to do with women elders, something my denomination permits, but something about which I have reservations in light of the structure of the family.--However, as we look at Scripture, we see that Deborah was both a prophet and a ruler -Judges 4-4-6-, in effect, she is both a -teaching elder- and a -ruling elder- to speak in terms of Presbyterian polity.--Throughout Biblical and Church History, we discover God sometimes raised up godly women when men failed to do their duty. This was situation in the book of Judges. Both Deborah and Huldah operated under the covering of their husbands -Judges 4-4- 2 Kings 22-14- 2 Chronicles 34-22-.--After dealing we that, we had questions related to Old Testament civil law, slavery, and the standards for officers.

This is a question and answer message. The video began recording before I was ready, and I also told a few corny jokes along the way. I also made a few mistakes in the presentation, but in the transcription, I have corrected those as well as documented what I stated. The first question was not related to "Scandalous Texts," but had to do with women elders, something my denomination permits, but something about which I have reservations in light of the structure of the family. However, as we look at Scripture, we see that Deborah was both a prophet and a ruler (Judges 4:4-6), in effect, she is both a "teaching elder" and a "ruling elder" to speak in terms of Presbyterian polity. Throughout Biblical and Church History, we discover God sometimes raised up godly women when men failed to do their duty. This was situation in the book of Judges. Both Deborah and Huldah operated under the covering of their husbands (Judges 4:4; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 34:22). After dealing we that, we had questions related to Old Testament civil law, slavery, and the standards for officers.

Romans 1-18-20 and Romans 2-14-15 teach what may be called -Natural Law.- It is the foundation for good government for all nations.--God's law is known to all, but human nature chaffs against his law because it is powerless to keep it.--In the wake of Israel's failure to keep God's covenant, she incurred God's judgment and exile. But God made a new covenant -Jeremiah 31-31-34-. --This covenant was established by the Lord Jesus Christ -Hebrews 7-17-28-.--Thus the Old Testament, compared with the New is useless and obsolete. The problem does not lie with the Old Testament, but with people -Hebrews 8-7-8-.--The New Testament is adapted to the needs of sinners -Hebrews 7-25-28-.--It is obvious that large numbers of people did not have a personal relationship with the Lord under the Old Testament. That situation changes under the New -Jeremiah 31-34- Hebrews 8-11-. --Do you know the Lord Jesus--

Romans 1:18-20 and Romans 2:14-15 teach what may be called "Natural Law." It is the foundation for good government for all nations. God's law is known to all, but human nature chaffs against his law because it is powerless to keep it. In the wake of Israel's failure to keep God's covenant, she incurred God's judgment and exile. But God made a new covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-34). This covenant was established by the Lord Jesus Christ (Hebrews 7:17-28). Thus the Old Testament, compared with the New is useless and obsolete. The problem does not lie with the Old Testament, but with people (Hebrews 8:7-8). The New Testament is adapted to the needs of sinners (Hebrews 7:25-28). It is obvious that large numbers of people did not have a personal relationship with the Lord under the Old Testament. That situation changes under the New (Jeremiah 31:34; Hebrews 8:11). Do you know the Lord Jesus?

In Matthew 5-17-20, the Lord Jesus teaches us to hold to the plenary, verbal inspiration of Scripture, even down to the Hebrew letters themselves.--Jewish people would never refer to the Hebrew Bible as the Old Testament. They call it the Tanakh from its three major divisions- the Torah -T-r-, --------, the Nevi'im -N-v---m, ----------, and the Ketuvim -Ktuvim, ------------, as in Luke 24-44. But sometimes as simply, the Law and the Prophets, as Jesus does here in Matthew 5-17.--Even when we dislike something in the Bible, we are bound to hold to it and teach it.--Beware of those who evade speaking the truth. Obfuscation means bringing darkness rather than light. I must preach the Bible, and I must preach it clearly.--God has two books- the Bible and nature. The book of nature, or Natural Law, reveals that all people everywhere, at some level, know the true God -Romans 1-18-21-, and they also know the essence of the Ten Commandments -Romans 2-14-15-.--John the Baptist was depressed and stricken with doubt -Matthew 11-3-. So he sent his disciples to Jesus who demonstrated that he was the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy -Matthew 11-5- Isaiah 61-1-3- 53-7- Psalm 110-1-3-.--Jesus then informs his disciples that John the Baptist is the fulfillment of Malachi 3-1 and Malachi 4-5.--This is not teaching reincarnation. --When the New Testament interprets the Old Testament, we have an infallible guide of interpretation.

In Matthew 5:17-20, the Lord Jesus teaches us to hold to the plenary, verbal inspiration of Scripture, even down to the Hebrew letters themselves. Jewish people would never refer to the Hebrew Bible as the Old Testament. They call it the Tanakh from its three major divisions: the Torah (Tōrā, תּוֹרָה), the Nevi'im (Nəvīʾīm, נְבִיאִים), and the Ketuvim (Ktuvim, כְּתוּבִים‎), as in Luke 24:44. But sometimes as simply, the Law and the Prophets, as Jesus does here in Matthew 5:17. Even when we dislike something in the Bible, we are bound to hold to it and teach it. Beware of those who evade speaking the truth. Obfuscation means bringing darkness rather than light. I must preach the Bible, and I must preach it clearly. God has two books: the Bible and nature. The book of nature, or Natural Law, reveals that all people everywhere, at some level, know the true God (Romans 1:18-21), and they also know the essence of the Ten Commandments (Romans 2:14-15). John the Baptist was depressed and stricken with doubt (Matthew 11:3). So he sent his disciples to Jesus who demonstrated that he was the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy (Matthew 11:5; Isaiah 61:1-3; 53:7; Psalm 110:1-3). Jesus then informs his disciples that John the Baptist is the fulfillment of Malachi 3:1 and Malachi 4:5. This is not teaching reincarnation. When the New Testament interprets the Old Testament, we have an infallible guide of interpretation.

I believe I misrepresented the position of another Christian denomination in this sermon -Please read the transcript-.--A major goal in raising children is to teach them that Christians are engaged in an ongoing fight with the world, the flesh, and the devil -James 3-15-.--The culture of our world has changed profoundly, so that we now reject the standards of Christendom. Romans 1-21-32 teaches that when people reject God and his truth, dire consequences follow.--In Matthew 19-4-6, the Lord Jesus Christ himself quoted Genesis 1-27 and Genesis 2-24, and affirmed that marriage can only be between a male and a female. --1 Corinthians 6-9-11 gives us both a warning about those who continue in sexual sins and great hope by affirming there is power to change.