In this video, we delve into the deeper meaning of Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles) and how it teaches us to find joy in the midst of the harsh realities of life. While we dwell in fragile, temporary shelters that symbolize our fleeting lives and inevitable mortality, we are still commanded to rejoice. But how do we embrace joy in a world filled with uncertainty, suffering, and loss? Join me as we explore how to experience joy in the present while also looking ahead to the hope of our permanent home.
"Do Not Resist the Evildoer"? (Matthew 5:38-42)
How should believers respond when someone wrongs us? In Matthew 5:38-42, Yeshua offers a surprising answer to that question. He references the “eye for an eye” principle found in the Torah, and then proceeds to explain how he expects his followers to respond when they are slapped, sued, and mistreated.
"I came to Fulfill the Law" (Matthew 5:17-20)
What did Jesus mean when he said that he came to “fulfill” the Law and Prophets? How did Jesus expect his followers to relate to the commandments and surpass the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees? Join us as special guest David Wilber leads us through explore Matthew 5:17-20 and Jesus’s explanation of his mission in relation to the Torah.
David Wilber's 2024 Valedictorian Speech
I was honored to be selected as the Valedictorian of my graduating class at Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary. At the graduation ceremony, I had the opportunity to deliver a short speech. In my address, I discussed Psalm 1 and emphasized the true happiness ("blessedness") that comes from diligently studying the Word.
The Feast of Dedication: Deny Yourself and Follow Him
The Spirit Poured Out: How God Gives Us the Ability to Time Travel
What Comes Out of Your Heart? (Mark 7:1-23)
In this live teaching on Mark 7:1-23, we delve into Yeshua's confrontation with the Pharisees regarding tradition, ritual purity, and what comes out of the heart. Additionally, we explore what Yeshua’s teaching in this passage might imply about the Torah’s dietary laws. Did Yeshua really abolish the distinction between clean and unclean food as many believe? Join us as we explore this and other issues in detail.