Life Study of the Bible
Weekdays from 8pm
On today’ programme, we look at the spread of the gospel of Christ from Judea to Europe and how Paul preached in the synagogues and market places. Witness Lee highlights the spiritual constitution of Paul, the opposition from religious leaders, and important lessons we can learn from this revealing portion in Acts (Acts 17:1-34).
To suffer persecution on behalf of Jesus is not uncommon. We may consider that the biblical pattern for such suffering is to bear it humbly and meekly – yet there are other examples that demonstrate a completely different attitude for the sake of the gospel. We shall consider such an example today, with Paul claiming his rights as a Roman citizen in Acts 16:6-40.
On our weekly highlight programme Witness Lee covers Acts 16:6-10, detailing how Paul and his co-workers were led of God to go forth into Macedonia. We will pay particular attention to their being forbidden by the Holy Spirit and not allowed by the Spirit of Jesus in order to take a direct course in their travel, and the significance of these divine titles in God’s New Testament economy.
On today’s programme Witness Lee covers Acts 16:6-10, detailing how Paul and his co-workers were led of God to go forth into Macedonia. We will pay particular attention to their being forbidden by the Holy Spirit and not allowed by the Spirit of Jesus in order to take a direct course in their travel, and the significance of these divine titles in God’s New Testament economy. The full archive of Life-studies on every book of the Bible is available anytime for free at amanatrust.org.uk/page/radio
In Acts 15:35-16:5 we see how the apostle Paul began his second evangelical journey on a contentious note with Barnabas. We will look at this dispute and consider the lessons we can learn from it, including the problems of bringing natural relationships and virtues into the Lord’s work. The significance of Paul circumcising Timothy in Acts 16 is also opened up.
Join us for our second programme on the first major problem faced by the church, in Acts 15. While the Bible is infallible and inerrant, how are we to understand the weaknesses and deficiencies recorded in the accounts of his servants? An important word concerning how we study the Bible is explained, providing a proper understanding that is faithful to and opens up the scriptures.
In Acts 15, a council was held in Jerusalem to address a serious heresy taught by the Judaizers requiring circumcision and observance of the law as a requirement for salvation. Witness Lee examines the enormous implications of this heresy, and the pattern revealed in the word concerning how churches should handle difficult problems. The full archive of Life-studies on every book of the Bible is available anytime for free at amanatrust.org.uk/page/radio
After establishing the disciples and appointing elders in every church, Paul and Barnabus declared that “through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God” (Acts 14:22, RcV). What is the biblical meaning of the kingdom of God? And, what is it to enter into it through tribulations? Witness unfolds the vast riches in this portion of the word.
Did you realize that Acts is not primarily a book of history on the early church, but rather is a book presenting God’s dispensation, economy and arrangement? Witness Lee considers Acts 14:1-21 in this light, and explains the contrasting approach in Paul’s preaching the gospel in the synagogue with his speaking to the philosophical Jews. The full archive of Life-studies on every book of the Bible is available anytime for free at amanatrust.org.uk/page/radio
Acts 13:34 is a verse that has troubled many Bible scholars over the years. In it, Paul says that God will give us the holy and faithful things of David. What are these things, and how do we receive these holy and faithful things that God desires to give us? We continue to explore Paul’s speaking in the synagogue, covering forgiveness, justification, the grace of God, and eternal life (Acts 13:13-52).
Today we focus on the great transition in God’s move on earth with man-kind presented in Acts. The dispensational transfer from the Old to the New Testament dispensation, and from Peter’s ministry to the Jews to Paul’s ministry to the Gentiles is enlighteningly opened up. Finally, the rich significance of Paul’s message, including Christ begotten as the first-born Son of God is clearly explained.
Join us for an enlightening look at the beginning of the apostle Paul’s ministry to the Gentiles (Acts 13:1-12). Here we see an excellent pattern for us to follow today: of prophets and teachers ministering to the Lord, the setting apart of some to carry out His commission, and the significance of the laying on of hands for the spread of the gospel. The full archive of Life-studies on every book of the Bible is available anytime for free at amanatrust.org.uk/page/radio
On today’s Life-study programme, Witness Lee expounds the great new step taken by the Lord to spread the gospel of His kingdom to the Gentile world. We learn the significance of the five gifted men of different races and cultural backgrounds in Acts 13, and the organic way to carry out the Lord’s work versus man’s organisational way (Acts 12:25-13:12).
In Acts 1:5 the Lord told the disciples that they would be baptized with the Holy Spirit. This event - occurring exactly two times in the New Testament - has been debated, promoted and profoundly misunderstood. In this week’s highlight programme, Witness Lee expounds Acts 10:34-48 covering Peter’s message to those gathered in the house of Cornelius, the Gentile believer’s baptism in the Holy Spirit and water baptism in the house of Cornelius.
Acts 12 records the inspiring story of Peter’s miraculous escape from prison and provides the final account of Peter’s ministry in Acts. Witness Lee explores why this parenthetical chapter was inserted by Luke, details the invisible spiritual battle between God and Satan, and the significance of the word of God growing and multiplying (Acts 12:24). The full archive of Life-studies on every book of the Bible is available anytime for free at amanatrust.org.uk/page/radio