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1 Kings 4:1-34 — to bask in its glory. (25) Judah & Israel - Solomon attempted to replace the old tribal loyalties with a new, national identity. (25) Each man living under his own vine and fig tree is a figurative expression for peace and prosperity (Micah 4:4; Zech. 3:10). The vine and fig tree were both symbols of the nation Israel and pictured the Promised Land’s agricultural abundance. SOLOMON FINDING GOD OUTDOORS (29-34) (29)

2 Kings 4:1-44 — Intro: Sermons to the Eyes Tonight we’ll walk through 4/5 miracles in Elisha’s life. Spurgeon said miracles were intended to instruct as well as to impress. They are, Sermons to the Eyes. Sometimes we are called to be alone with God. Depending on Him alone. In touch with the Source of miracles.

Ezra 5:1-17 — they get back to the work, opposition was raised again. This time they give no heed. Why? Because...the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews. 5:5 The enemy had a short-lived triumph. About 15 years lapse from the end of ch.4 to 5:1. During that time God prepares 2 prophets to renew & strengthen the work. F.B.Meyer, If God has clearly set us to do a work for him, let us go through w/it in spite of all human opposition. (F.B.Meyer; pg.200) Storms

Leviticus 1:1-17 — herd or flock”. Domesticated not wild animals. THE VARIETY OF THE SACRIFICE! (2-17) The sacrifice could be “of the herd – of the flock – or, of the fowl”. (2-9) OF THE HERD! (10-13) OF THE FLOCK! (14-17) OF THE FOWL! For those not able to present more costly offerings. No one need allow poverty to keep him from making his offering to the Lord. No matter how poor or how little we think we have to give to Him – He will receive

Daniel 8:1-27 — vindicated. In this next vision we have moved from wild beasts to domesticated beasts. Let’s look at a Lopsided Ram, a Hairy He-Goat, Little Horn Syndrome, a Famous Angel, an Infamous Antichrist, & a Disturbed Daniel. A LOPSIDED RAM (1-4) Medo-Persia (1) 2 years after the vision in ch.7. (2) A vision in Persia, yet during the reign of Babylon. Sushan/Susa is also where Esther would intercede for the lives of her people. This also is where Nehemiah would serve as cupbearer

Numbers 5:1-31 — clean. Q: What if everyone in our church constantly lived for the pleasure of self… Would that effect God’s blessings/victory’s on our church? Q: What if everyone in our church constantly lived to delight ourselves in the Lord?(Ps.37:4) … Would that effect God’s blessings/victory’s on our church? The lesson taught here is for the necessity for the purity of the people, as they were to enter into possession of the land. Each step reminded Israel of

Mark 6:1-13 — (1-6) NAZARETH (1,2) Nazareth - Archeologist tell us it was nothing more than a hamlet, on a rocky hillside, with no more than 500 people living there. The people in His hometown had tried to kill Jesus, their homegrown boy, just a year before (Lk 4:29), but He graciously returned and gave them another opportunity to get to know Him. MORE THAN A CARPENTER (3) Back in the home church/synagogue he would have attended as a child & young man. Where did He get this wisdom? He never went to

Acts 6:1-7 — kindness, love, & generosity is drawn from. 1 definition for Christian in the dictionary is: “showing qualities such as kindness, helpfulness, and concern for others.” (Microsoft® Encarta® Reference Library 2005. © 1993-2004 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.) Christian Philanthropy – “Christians loving their fellow man”. The Mazatec Indians in Southwestern Mexico have an odd behavior which stems from their concept of “limited

1 John 1:1-4 — INTRO: Plato said, We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark, the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light. (Christian Medical Society Journal, Fall 1975, V. VI #4, P. 30) Book Overview: God is Light (ch.1,2); God is Love (ch.3-5). 3 main themes throughout: Light vs. Darkness; Love vs. Hatred; Truth vs. Error. Warren Wiersbe notes in his Outlines on the NT: The Spirit used John to write the gospel of John,

Revelation 21:1-8 — earth(21:1) The darkness he called night(Gen.1:5); there shall be no night there(21:25) God made 2 great lights(Gen.1:16); the city had no need of the sun or moon(21:23) In the day that you eat of it you shall surely die(Gen.2:17); be no more death(21:4) Satan appears as deceiver(Gen.3:1); Stan disappears forever(20:10) Walk of God w/man interrupted(Gen.3:8-10); Walk of God w/man resumed(21:3) Initial triumph of the serpent(Gen.3:13); Ultimate triumph of the Lamb(22:3) I will greatly multiply

Revelation 7:1-17 — get saved during the Tribulation?” It also answers the question asked at the end of ch.6 Who can stand? 2 Groups will stand: the Sealed Saints on earth, & the Sealed Souls before His throne! After 6 Terrible Seals…we have 144,000 Good ones! SEALED SAINTS! (1-8) 4 corners - North-South-East-West. Holding the 4 winds - God controls all nature! Many places in Scripture shows angels in control of the forces of nature. (Rev.14:18, 16:5; Heb.1:7) No wind

2 Samuel 12:1-15 — think his life that year was enjoyable, sippin lemonade on his patio, taking long walks on the beach w/his new young bride, free of guilt! No way, it was sleepless nights, tossing & turning. (he had no joy Ps.51:12) See Ps 32:1-5(esp.3,4) Augustine fav Ps. Inscribed it on wall next to bed b4 died to meditate on it better. (3) God cannot & will not ignore sin…thus he brings pressure upon us! (Phys & Emot) Example: Like a festering sore, it needs either pressure

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