SERMONS & VIDEOS BY DAVID WILBER
A Change in the Law (Hebrews 7:12)
In Hebrews 7:12, the author announces, “For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is necessarily a change in the law as well.” Many have taken this to mean that the Levitical priesthood and the entire Law of Moses has been overturned. But is that really what the author of Hebrews is saying? Actually, there are some major problems with this interpretation.
Celebrate the Festival (1 Corinthians 5:7-8)
In 1 Corinthians 5:7-8, Paul instructs his Jewish and Gentile readers at Corinth to celebrate the festival of Passover. What is the significance of this instruction?
Let No One Judge You: Sabbaths, Festivals, and Foods (Colossians 2:16-17)
Colossians 2:16-17 is often cited to argue that the Sabbath, festivals, and food laws are no longer relevant for believers, seen as "shadows" superseded by Christ, with Paul advising the Colossians not to let anyone judge them for disregarding these practices. However, an increasing number of New Testament scholars are challenging this interpretation. These scholars argue that the Colossians were not being judged for neglecting the Sabbath and festivals but were actually facing criticism for keeping them.
Confirm Your Calling: The Day of the Lord Will Come (2 Peter 3:1-13)
2 Peter 3:1-13 reminds us that the Day of the Lord will come. Confirm your calling, listen to the Lord, live your life holy and righteous before your Creator. Don’t trust the scoffers, the naysayers. Trust in the Lord.
Enslaved to Sabbaths and Festivals? (Galatians 4:8-11)
In Galatians 4:8-11, Paul rebukes the Galatians for observing “days and months and seasons and years.” But what exactly does Paul mean by this phrase? The standard antinomian view interprets this passage as Paul condemning the observance of the Sabbath and biblical holy days. However, in this video, we present reasons to question that interpretation and propose an alternative understanding.
Did Christ Abolish the Law of Moses? (Ephesians 2:15)
Does Ephesians 2:15 say that Christ abolished the Law of Moses, or is Paul referring to something else? In this video, we challenge the antinomian interpretation of this passage and offer a pronomian alternative.
Malachi: Remember the Law of Moses
What is the "major message" of the Book of Malachi? What does Malachi teach us about the Messiah?
Zechariah: YHWH Has Remembered
What is the "major message" of the Book of Zechariah? What does Zechariah teach us about the Messiah?
The End of All Mankind (Ecclesiastes 7:1-6)
Ecclesiastes 7:1-6 gives several proverbs highlighting the “better” way to live in light of the reality of death. In this teaching, we examine these proverbs, and we explore how their wisdom applies today.
Confirm Your Calling: The Danger of False Teachers (2 Peter 2:10b-22)
We continue our verse-by-verse study through 2 Peter. In this teaching, we cover 2 Peter 2:10b-22 and discuss Peter’s warning about false teachers.
Setting the Record Straight: Paul and the Law of Moses (Acts 21:17-26)
Did the apostle Paul teach believers to abandon the Law of Moses? In Acts 21:17-26, there was a popular rumor going around that he did. In this video, we look at how Paul sets the record straight regarding his position on the Torah.
Faith and Works: Do James and Paul Disagree on Justification?
Are James and Paul at odds in their teachings on faith, works, and justification? Many argue that they are. Notably, Martin Luther, the prominent Reformer, believed that James’s epistle contradicts Paul's teachings, and therefore he doubted its authenticity. But is there a way to reconcile the apparent contradiction between these two writers?
Haggai: Get Your Priorities Straight (Minor Prophets, Major Messages)
What is the "major message" of the Book of Haggai? What does Haggai teach us about the Messiah?
The Messiah’s Name in Hebrew
How do we know for a fact that the Messiah’s name in Hebrew is “Yeshua”? How do we know for a fact that modern versions of the name that are popular on the internet (Yahusha, Yahshua, Yahushua, etc.) are inaccurate? One establishes these facts by simply looking at the way the name appears in the Hebrew and Greek texts of the Bible.
Should Christians Keep the Bible’s Food Laws?
Should Christians keep God's laws concerning food? Many point to Mark 7, Romans 14, and Acts 10 to say that God's laws about food are no longer relevant. But a closer look at these passages might tell a different story.
Is the Torah for Gentiles, too?
Is the Torah (the Law of Moses) only for the physical descendants of Jacob, or Gentiles too? What does Scripture say?
Why We Don’t Stone Sabbath Breakers
In ancient Israel, breaking the Sabbath warranted the death penalty. Some have argued that Christians who believe in keeping the Sabbath today are being inconsistent by not enforcing the death penalty for Sabbath breakers. This video addresses this objection.
How Christianity Went from Sabbath to Sunday
In this short video (6 minutes), we give a historical overview of the transition from Sabbath to Sunday in Christianity.
Testing the Lilith Myth: Did Adam Have Another Wife?
Where did the Lilith myth come from? Is there anything in the Bible that suggests Adam had another wife named Lilith before Eve? We answer these questions in this short teaching.
Life After Loss: Coping with Grief
Grieving the loss of a loved one is painful, but it is not hopeless. Although we never really “move on” when someone we love dies, we can be comforted and strengthened as we adjust to life after loss.