SERMONS & VIDEOS BY DAVID WILBER
Was Jesus a Historical Person?
Justin Best of the popular J. Breezy YouTube channel (formerly Christian Truthers) said he is “questioning the authenticity of the NT [New Testament] and the existence of a historical ‘Jesus’ character.” This video looks at and answers some of his claims.
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.
He Gives Grace to the Humble
In this teaching on the Torah Portion Tzav, we look at the Bible’s instructions for restitution and learn what genuine repentance looks like.
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?
The Powerful Role of Women in the Great Commission
Women have been oppressed, taken advantage of, and even limited in Kingdom work throughout history and even into today. But setting aside worldly culture and religious tradition, what does the Bible actually teach regarding the value and role of women in ministry and gospel work? Join me and Pd Vander Westhuizen in this lively discussion regarding God’s will for women.
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.
Making Sense of God’s Wrath
In this teaching on the Torah Portion Bo, we look at how God wants us to know about His wrath and remember how He “dealt harshly with the Egyptians.” How do we make sense of a loving God’s wrath?
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.
Tithing: Is it for Today?
What is tithing according to the Bible? Why did God command his people to tithe in the Torah? Can the tithing laws even apply to believers today?
Melchizedek: A Biblical and Historical Profile
The biblical figure Melchizedek is shrouded in mystery. Let's dig into the biblical and historical material about this figure and see what we can learn.
Why Hanukkah Matters
David Wilber speaks on why Hanukkah matters to us as Christians. Why do we celebrate this so-called “minor” Jewish holiday? How do the themes of this holiday inspire us to live boldly for Messiah today?
How to Celebrate Hanukkah
Hanukkah, also known as the Feast of Dedication or the Festival of Lights, is a holiday commemorating the rededication of the second Temple. It is a celebration of faith and uncompromising commitment to God’s Word as we remember the Maccabean revolt. How do we celebrate this amazing eight-day feast?
Hope in the Midst of Grief
In this teaching on the Torah Portion Chayei Sarah, we look at how Abraham and Isaac dealt with Sarah’s death to see what Scripture teaches us about hope in the midst of grief.
Is the Bible Anti-Woman? - Interview with Josh Peck
David Wilber joins Josh Peck to talk about what the Bible really says about women and how it relates to our current culture. Are God and the Bible unfair to women? Find out here!
The Son of Man in the Book of Enoch
Some confusion surrounds the Messiah figure of 1 Enoch, particularly in 1 Enoch 71:14 when this figure's identity is revealed. This teaching argues in favor of the plain reading of 1 Enoch 71:14 that identifies the patriarch Enoch as this figure.