The Bible by David Alley

When Jesus entered the true tabernacle above and presented the sactifice of his own life, it was an offering that was permanent, and never needed repeating. It was the true Day of Atonement. Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 8 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

The tabernacle in the desert sure seems real, because of its tangible and physical nature, but it is in fact a shadow of a greater tabernacle above which is the real one. Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 9 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

There was a system of high priests on the Old Testament, but now there is a better system and a better high priest... Jesus. Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 8 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

A lot of people wonder about Melchizedek. Was he Jesus living in the Old Testament? How did he have no parents, and no geneaology? Why does the Hebrew writer bring him up? Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 7 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

The writer to the Hebrews lists in this chapter six things which are the foundational things for our lives? What are they? Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 6 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 5 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

The writer to the Hebrews is showing how Jesus is greater than Jewish things one by one, first angels, then Moses, and now the Sabbath, in fact Jesus IS the Sabbath. Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

The Jews not only loved angels, but really loved Moses. So the writer to the Hebrews takes the time to compare Jesus and Moses in this interesting chapter. Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

The Jews were really into angels... there was even a branch of theology which was like angelology. But the writer to Hebrews lifts Jesus up above the angels in a profound way. Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

The book of Hebrews was a very touchy subject, and for that reason, the author has been kept anonymous by the Holy Spirit for our benefit. Why is this the case, and how is this beneficial for us today? Join David Alley as he reads Hebrews 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

One of the BIG themes in the Bible is slavery, but its somewhat under the radar. But the story of redemption kicks off in a big way with the Lord delivering slaves out of Egypt. Jesus came to "set the captive free" and here we find the book of Philemon is a key part of demonstrating that God is on the side of freedom. Join David Alley as he reads Philemon and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

People are drawn to bad news, to controversy, to conspiracy theories and anything that sounds wrong. We are to avoid all of this, said Paul to Titus. Join David Alley as he reads Titus 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

In this personal letter, Paul gives Titus guidance for how to instruct people in the churches about their behaviour. He gives advice for women, for men, for children and for slaves, which would equate to today's employees. Join David Alley as he reads Titus 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

We continue with Paul's personal letters, and find in his letter to Titus, that they had been in Crete. This is something we didn't know from the book of Acts. Join David Alley as he reads Titus 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

In this chapter we have Paul's final words in the Bible, and his farewell to Timothy knowing that soon, he would be killed at the hands of the Roman Empire. Join David Alley as he reads 2 Timothy 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul warns of terrible times ahead in the last days. He attempts to prepare Timothy for something that is ahead of him. But what exactly where those 'last day's that Paul spoke of 2000 years ago. Join David Alley as he reads 2 Timothy 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

There are thigns to watch out for... such as false teachers, and their approach which is controversial. Paul shares these things with Timothy, because he is equipping him for the future, when Paul will not be around much longer. Join David Alley as he reads 2 Timothy 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul writes a second personal letter to Timothy, but it also happens to be the last letter we have from Paul in the Bible. It contains what appears to be a 'handing over of responsibility' in some type of a way. Join David Alley as he reads 2 Timothy 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

If there is one thing which traps and takes people off course more than just about anything else - it is not money itself, but the love of money. Paul says it is the root of almost every evil thing. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Timothy 6 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

We have widows today, but the situation was widows was contextually different at the time of the Bible. Just the same, there are things we can learn not just for widows, but for all of us. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Timothy 5 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Timothy was a little bit older that we think, when Paul wrote this letter to him, but his encouragement to not let people despise his youth, has spoken to many people over the years. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Timothy 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Eldership in the Bible is misunderstood today. This video clarifies that, and then proceeds to explain Paul's checklist for what makes someone suitable to be an elder. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Timothy 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul seems in this chapter of the Bible to very strongly be against women in ministry, but elsewhere he seems more open. What do we make of this? Join David Alley as he reads 1 Timothy 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

We have the epistles, letters to congregations, but now we have the personal letters and the first in the Bible is this one to Timothy. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Timothy 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul was tough on laziness, and said that a lazy person doesn't deserve to eat. Why would he say such a thing? Join David Alley as he reads 2 Thessalonians 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

According to Paul in 2 Thessalonians the second appearing of the Lord and the 'rapture' occur on the same day. Join David Alley as he reads 2 Thessalonians 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

The Thessalonians were suffering for Christ - and Paul assures them the Lord will repay those who need to be repaid. But they must focus on serving him and not on those who are giving them trouble. Join David Alley as he reads 2 Thessalonians 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Many of the usual end times passages are symbolic, but in Thessalonians Paul writes some points that are clear. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Thessalonians 5 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

The Thessalonians were worried that Jesus might have already returned, so Paul had to write to clarify a few details about that. This clarification has ended up being one of the few very clear end times passages we have in the scriptures. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Thessalonians 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul HAD to find out how the Thessalonians were doing, and so he sent Timothy on a mission for an update. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Thessalonians 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

In this letter to the Thessalonians, Paul explains his motivation for preaching to them, and his heart is sincere and for them. It is how our hearts should always be towards each other. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Thessalonians 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

The Thessalonians were from Macedonia and were a church facing persecution, but yet had strong faith, and were a church Paul greatly loved. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Thessalonians 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul finished his letter to the Colossians with final instructions, and greetings to many interesting people. Above all we must devote ourselves to prayer. Join David Alley as he reads Colossians 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

You are seated with Christ above, if you are found in him, that is. And while it seems you are here on Earth, spiritually you are also with him. We don't know how that works precisely, but there is a profound and wonderful power and truth to it. Join David Alley as he reads Colossians 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

In Jesus the complete fullness of God was found. Paul said "the fullness of the deity" dwelled in him in bodily form. Such an amazing thought. Join David Alley as he reads Colossians 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Have you ever wondered what God looks like? You need to look at Jesus because in considering him, we learn about God. Join David Alley as he reads Colossians 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

In Philippi there were two women who didn't agree - Eudodia and Syntyche - and Paul tells them to have the same mind. But who will give in so that they agree? Join David Alley as he reads Philippians 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul considered all things to be nothing compared to knowing Jesus, and said he was going to "press on" to win the prize. Join David Alley as he reads Philippians 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

There is a lot of talk about human rights in the world, and people demans their rights. Even people when arrested 'have the right to remain silent.' But Jesus didn't cling to His rights, and we are told to 'have the same attitude as Jesus.' Join David Alley as he reads Philippians 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul was only in Philippi for about one week, a very difficult and tumultuous week, but a church started in the house of Lydia and the first Christians were very eclectic. But what God started, he would finish, wrote Paul. Join David Alley as he reads Philippians 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Spiritual Warfare is something which on the one hand is controversial, but on the other hand, every believer experiences either knowingly or unknowingly. Join David Alley as he reads Ephesians 6 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

What can we make out of the submission verse in Ephesians, and the context of the even bigger marriage issue that Paul was alluding to? Join David Alley as he reads Ephesians 5 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

There is a lot going on in every chapter of Ephesians, and this chapter is no exception. One high point is the discussion of the giving of ministry gifts in Christ's ascension - including the extra apostles that the church needs, why it needs them, and for how long. Join David Alley as he reads Ephesians 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul said that he was given a mystery of God's administration, which was that God made him responsible for the inclusion of the Gentiles into God's plan. This was indeed a mystery - an unexpected turn of events - and Paul explains it here. Join David Alley as he reads Ephesians 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

There was both an actual wall in the Jewish temple, and a metaphorical racism against Gentiles. Both of these things were a "dividing wall of hostility" that kept them away from God. Paul writes now that "we all have access to the Father" in this chapter. Join David Alley as he reads Ephesians 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Join Paul in his letter to the Ephesians as he teaches us a powerful prayer to pray. We also discuss the academic controversy over whether Paul actually wrote this letter or not, and give the simple answer, that yes he did, and explain why. Join David Alley as he reads Ephesians 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Apples trees produce apples, and so it goes. If you live to please yourself, with no regard for God, what type of fruit does that produce? Join David Alley as he reads Galatians 6 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul talks about how trying to be good enough for God is bondage. LIving under a thousand rules is a type of captivity, but being released from all that legalism is freedom. Why go back to that? But the Galatians were trying to go back, and it made no sense. Join David Alley as he reads Galatians 5 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul compares Abrahams experience with Hagar having a son, and his experience with Sarah having a son and shows how one was by faith, and one was by human effort. But only one of these two ways worked how God intended. What do we learn from this? Join David Alley as he reads Galatians 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul loved the Christians in Galatia, but after leaving they came under the spell of strange ideas - they were bewitched. Paul writes to sort that out. Join David Alley as he reads Galatians 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.