Bible Commentaries

Ezra 4:1-24 — Intro: In a chess game you can many times be placed in Check but still come out ahead & even win the game. Here we’ll see the enemy place them in check a couple times…but let’s see how the game ends up. Chapter 4 is a little hard to follow because it doesn’t flow exactly chronologically. 4:1-5 & 4:24-6:22 flow as one unit, describing the building of the temple from its beginning with king Cyrus to its completion under king Darius. So basically

Ezra 4:1-24 — Intro: In a chess game you can many times be placed in Check but still come out ahead & even win the game. Here we’ll see the enemy place them in check a couple times…but let’s see how the game ends up. Chapter 4 is a little hard to follow because it doesn’t flow exactly chronologically. 4:1-5 & 4:24-6:22 flow as one unit, describing the building of the temple from its beginning with king Cyrus to its completion under king Darius. So basically

Song of Solomon 4:1-16 — THE BEAUTIFUL BRIDE! (4:1-15) The wedding night! – He expresses “you are fair my love!” Here we read as “awkward onlookers!” Experience His Love! – How? [1] Listen to what He sees in you [2] Listen to what He feels

Song of Solomon 4:1-16 — THE BEAUTIFUL BRIDE! (4:1-15) The wedding night! – He expresses “you are fair my love!” Here we read as “awkward onlookers!” Experience His Love! – How? [1] Listen to what He sees in you [2] Listen to what He feels

Isaiah 14:1-32 — Intro: Next Week The Kry will join us for Worship. “It is easy to bid the devil to be your guest, but difficult to get rid of him.” Danish Proverb “Satan rocks the cradle when we sleep at our devotions.” Joseph Hall (1574-1656) “Satan's friendship reaches to the prison door.” Turkish Proverb Again Babylon is a picture of the world in opposition to God! Jerusalem & Zion is a picture of God’s people. The king of Babylon a picture

Isaiah 14:1-32 — Intro: Next Week The Kry will join us for Worship. “It is easy to bid the devil to be your guest, but difficult to get rid of him.” Danish Proverb “Satan rocks the cradle when we sleep at our devotions.” Joseph Hall (1574-1656) “Satan's friendship reaches to the prison door.” Turkish Proverb Again Babylon is a picture of the world in opposition to God! Jerusalem & Zion is a picture of God’s people. The king of Babylon a picture

Isaiah 4:2-6 — (4:1) Many men would die in the coming war that the women would do anything to get a husband. Remember, in their society if a women wasn’t able to find a husband, they were objects of shame; now these proud women faced lives of disgrace. Ch.3’s

Isaiah 4:2-6 — (4:1) Many men would die in the coming war that the women would do anything to get a husband. Remember, in their society if a women wasn’t able to find a husband, they were objects of shame; now these proud women faced lives of disgrace. Ch.3’s

Ezekiel 27:1-36 — Sounds like the Laodicean church in Rev.3: 17. Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’ - and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked. DESCRIPTION OF THE SHIP! (4-11) Defense – a large shield(Buckler) [הָנִּצ] tsinah {shield & buckler Ps.91:4} Large shield, rectangular (4’ x 2 ½’) made of a thick plank of wood. Covered with leather soaked

Ezekiel 27:1-36 — Sounds like the Laodicean church in Rev.3: 17. Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’ - and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked. DESCRIPTION OF THE SHIP! (4-11) Defense – a large shield(Buckler) [הָנִּצ] tsinah {shield & buckler Ps.91:4} Large shield, rectangular (4’ x 2 ½’) made of a thick plank of wood. Covered with leather soaked

Ezekiel 4:1-17 — not the runner who finished first. It was the runner who finished with his torch still lit. I want to run all the way with the flame of my torch still lit for Him. (Fan The Flame, J. Stowell, Moody, 1986, p. 32) Ezekiel uses both visual aids & 4 action sermons to describe the tragic spiritual decline among the people of Israel. He uses 4 illustrations as symbols to communicate Gods heart. Outline: Ezekiel’s Sandbox; Ezekiel’s Sleeping Habits; Ezekiel’s BBQ; Ezekiel’s

Ezekiel 4:1-17 — not the runner who finished first. It was the runner who finished with his torch still lit. I want to run all the way with the flame of my torch still lit for Him. (Fan The Flame, J. Stowell, Moody, 1986, p. 32) Ezekiel uses both visual aids & 4 action sermons to describe the tragic spiritual decline among the people of Israel. He uses 4 illustrations as symbols to communicate Gods heart. Outline: Ezekiel’s Sandbox; Ezekiel’s Sleeping Habits; Ezekiel’s BBQ; Ezekiel’s

Hosea 11:1-12 — THE FATHERHOOD OF GOD! (11:1-4) THE ADOPTIVE PARENT! (1,2) Out of Egypt I called my Son – Mt.2:14,15 “When he(Joseph) arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt, and was there until the death of Herod, that it might be fulfilled

Hosea 11:1-12 — THE FATHERHOOD OF GOD! (11:1-4) THE ADOPTIVE PARENT! (1,2) Out of Egypt I called my Son – Mt.2:14,15 “When he(Joseph) arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt, and was there until the death of Herod, that it might be fulfilled

Deuteronomy 4:44-49 — 2ND SERMON OVERVIEW (4:44-25:19) The start of Moses’ 2nd sermon, the longest in Deut. (4 all together) He sought to prepare Israel for life in the promised land. 2nd sermon overview: Moses restated the 10 commandments 5:1-21. Moses provided

Deuteronomy 4:44-49 — 2ND SERMON OVERVIEW (4:44-25:19) The start of Moses’ 2nd sermon, the longest in Deut. (4 all together) He sought to prepare Israel for life in the promised land. 2nd sermon overview: Moses restated the 10 commandments 5:1-21. Moses provided

Judges 5:1-31 — neighbors) was characterized by a compositional technique called parallelism, where the 2nd of 2 lines amplifies the 1st in content, word, or idea. This poem helps us to reach out & touch Israel in a way only brought about by story There are 4 parts to this poem: Introductory Hymn of Praise (1-5) Situation before the Deliverance (6-8) Rallying of some Tribes & the Rebuke of others (9-18) The Victory (19-31) It expresses a deep passion for God & His people. And when God acts, nature

Judges 5:1-31 — neighbors) was characterized by a compositional technique called parallelism, where the 2nd of 2 lines amplifies the 1st in content, word, or idea. This poem helps us to reach out & touch Israel in a way only brought about by story There are 4 parts to this poem: Introductory Hymn of Praise (1-5) Situation before the Deliverance (6-8) Rallying of some Tribes & the Rebuke of others (9-18) The Victory (19-31) It expresses a deep passion for God & His people. And when God acts, nature

Revelation 5:1-14 — does !” (www) Worship is also Wonder! Thomas Carlyle said, “Wonder is the basis of worship”. Wonder is “a priceless ingredient in the life of any thinking person!” Last week Pastor Dan shared on ch.4 (Worship of the Father) Now the spot light moves to the Lamb. Drawing every eye, & prompting endless Praise! Q: Why would they do this in the sight of God the Father if Jesus was not God? WORTHY! (1-14) THE QUESTION!

Revelation 5:1-14 — does !” (www) Worship is also Wonder! Thomas Carlyle said, “Wonder is the basis of worship”. Wonder is “a priceless ingredient in the life of any thinking person!” Last week Pastor Dan shared on ch.4 (Worship of the Father) Now the spot light moves to the Lamb. Drawing every eye, & prompting endless Praise! Q: Why would they do this in the sight of God the Father if Jesus was not God? WORTHY! (1-14) THE QUESTION!