SERMONS & VIDEOS BY DAVID WILBER
Lord of the Sabbath (Matthew 12:1-8; Mark 2:23-28; Luke 6:1-5)
Did the disciples of Messiah break the Sabbath when they plucked grains? Did Messiah indicate that the Sabbath no longer mattered? Could he do whatever he wanted on the Sabbath because he was lord of the Sabbath as declared in the Matthew 12:1-8, Mark 2:23-28, and Luke 6:1-5 accounts?
Testing King James Onlyism
Some people believe that the KJV is without error and the only English Bible version people should use. Some "KJV-Onlyists" go so far as to claim that other English Bible versions are deliberate attempts to deceive the masses and that Christians who prefer other versions might not even be saved. This teaching addresses these claims.
Monogamy: God's Creational Marriage Ideal
One fundamental theological principle revealed in the Genesis creation accounts is that marriage, as God intended it, is to be monogamous. In this video, we demonstrate how the Bible upholds this marital form as the ideal standard. Afterward, we address a polygamy advocate's objections to this biblical concept.
Does Leviticus 18:18 Prohibit Polygamy?
Numerous scholars have argued that Leviticus 18:18 prohibits not just sororal polygyny (a polygamous marriage between a man and two women who are sisters) but polygamy generally. In this video, we unpack the historical and textual evidence that supports this view. We also address a polygamy advocate's objections to this interpretation.
Understanding Submission in Marriage (Ephesians 5)
“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord” (Ephesians 5:22). If you just read that verse out loud, then you might hear a faint, high-pitched noise. That sound is every feminist worldwide shrieking about how Christianity oppresses women. But is this instruction in Ephesians really oppressive toward women?
Fleeing on the Sabbath (Matthew 24:20)
In Matthew 24:20, Yeshua’s admonished his followers in Jerusalem and Judea to pray that they wouldn’t have to flee in winter or on the Sabbath during the coming Roman war. Why did Yeshua tell his followers to pray that they wouldn’t have to flee on the Sabbath? What might be some implications of this instruction?
Jesus Saved Israel Out of Egypt (Jude 5)
Did Jesus exist before he was conceived in Mary’s womb? This video looks at a passage from Jude that may shed some light on that question.
Honor Your Elders (Leviticus 19:32)
Scripture says to honor your elders in Leviticus 19:32 and shows us how to do so. How did the commandment apply in the ancient culture in which it was given? How does it apply today?
A Shadow of Things to Come (Colossians 2:16-17)
Does Paul teach that God's laws about the Sabbath, festivals, and foods have become irrelevant to believers in the Messiah? Many have said yes, citing Colossians 2:16-17 as proof. Let's consider this passage.
The Moedim: Shavuot
What is Shavuot/Pentecost all about, why is it relevant to Christians, and how do we celebrate it? This teaching answers these questions.
Controversy Corner: Answering Objections from Pete Rambo
David Wilber speaks to author and theologian, J. K. McKee, about some of the criticisms they've received from blogger Pete Rambo on the topic of biblical egalitarianism.
Does God Exist? - The Moral Argument
Does God exist? The existence of objective moral values and duties helps us answer this question.
The Lord’s Day Part 2: Sabbath and Sunday in History
As we learned in the first part of this teaching, the Bible does not support replacing Sabbath observance with Sunday observance. So, how did this change occur? How did we get to where we are now, with most Christians not keeping the Sabbath on the seventh day? This teaching will attempt to answer that question.
The Lord’s Day Part 1: Sabbath and Sunday in Scripture
It’s widely believed that the Lord’s Day (Sunday) has replaced the Sabbath for Christians. Pastor John MacArthur says the Sabbath “is gone” and “the new covenant has a completely different day.” But does Scripture support this idea?
How to Celebrate Passover
One of the most important annual events on the Hebrew calendar is the Passover meal and the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread. This powerful biblical holiday commemorates the Exodus story—the deliverance of Israel from their slavery in ancient Egypt. For Christians, this story is a prophetic picture of our own deliverance from slavery to sin. How do we celebrate this amazing season?
How to Celebrate Purim
The Feast of Purim commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people from the evil Prime Minister Haman's conspiracy to destroy them. It's a celebration of God's love and protection in the midst of a hostile world. What are some ways we can celebrate this joyful feast?
Noah’s Nakedness and Canaan’s Curse (Genesis 9:20-27)
What’s going on in Genesis 9:20-27? This teaching takes a look at the unusual story about Ham seeing Noah's nakedness and Canaan's curse that resulted from it.
Does the Bible Permit Drinking Alcohol?
What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol? We will look at this topic from two angles. First, we will see if there are any commandments concerning the consumption of alcohol. Second, we will see if the Bible offers us any wisdom regarding the consumption of alcohol, whether it is encouraged or discouraged.
Christians and the Dietary Laws: A Response to Dr. Michael Brown
Should Christians observe the dietary laws? I differ with Dr. Michael Brown's answer to this question, so I decided to interact with his arguments.
Why Then the Law? (Galatians 3:19-29)
"Why then the Law"? In other words, what was the purpose of the Law, the Torah? Paul answers that question in Galatians 3:19-29. Many have said this passage teaches that the Law was added temporarily and is now removed in light of Christ. But scholars have recently challenged that interpretation.