Messages with tag - Dead Sea Scrolls

When the religious leaders of Israel “played the flute” they expected Jesus to dance to their tune. Listen to this lesson to find out how the Pharisees developed a visceral hatred for Jesus as He challenged their interpretation of the Mosaic Law. Understand why His seeming disregard for the Sabbath intensified their anger. Gain a comprehensive overview of the Sabbath, its origin, significance, and how it represents rest and trust in God. See that Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law and that by application, we can set aside time to concentrate on all God has done for us.

How can we be sure the Bible was transmitted down through the years in an accurate manner? Listen to this lesson to hear the exciting story of how God protected His Word so we have His message today. Learn about the highly skilled system of textual criticism which compares the various copies with the goal of getting as close to the original as possible. Learn about primary and secondary sources and the scribes who meticulously made copies using many ways to assure their accuracies. Marvel at the few differences that the finding of the Dead Sea Scrolls revealed between them and the ancient texts, including the Masoretic Text. Be encouraged and read the Bible with confidence in its message.