Bible Commentaries

Psalms 104:1-35 — ourselves. – May this make us good stewards of God’s backyard! This morning I seek to stir up wonder & inspire awe! Tests show that a child’s creativity (which includes imagination & wonder) diminishes by 90% between ages 5 & 7! When an adult gets to be 40, he has about 2% of the creativity he had when was 5 years old. (Warren Wiesbe; Real Worship; pg.44) Quote: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (5 stanzas) CREATION IN PROSE! (1-1) UP ABOVE THE WORLD

Psalms 41:1-13 — Intro: As with much Hebrew poetry, this psalm is structured as a chiastic structure (Key-astic)[literary device] a didactic(teaching) introduction & associated prayer of confidence (1-4) b petition of the psalmist (5) c words and behavior of the adversary (6-8) c words and behavior of the adversary (9-10) b prayer of the psalmist (11) a didactic conclusion and associated Temple worship (12) The 13th vs. here functions as the conclusion to the

Psalms 52:1-9 — Intro: Title/Outline: Doeg vs. David. David lived in exile for about 10 years, and we reap wisdom from Psalms 7,11,12,13, 16,17,22,25,31,34,35,52,53,54,56,57,58,59,63,64,142,143 from what he learned during 10yrs of exile. From these encouraging Psalms God’s people throughout the generations, & still today, can find strength & courage in our own times of testings. Even

Leviticus 12:1-8 — “uncleanness” was for them to wash themselves & their clothing & remain outside the camp until evening. With some kinds of defilement, additional measures were necessary. Like childbirth in this Chaptr, & infectious sores or diseases in ch13-15. The entire chapter, brief as it is, shows God’s loving concern for “the family”. Especially mother & child. POSTNATAL UNCLEANNESS! (1-5) The theme of this chapter is not personal holiness but ceremonial purification

Isaiah 2:1-22 — Amen.” Centripetal – Attractive – “Come” – Attract – magnet. Examples: Israel – Here Is.2:2-4. The Tabernacle/Temple/Synagogues. Ruth the Moabite came; Naaman the Syrian came.At Pentecost Acts 2:5 “And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven.” (they had come!) His Church – Our churches act the same as the Tabernacle/Temple/Jer. did in the OT times. – People “come”

Isaiah 2:1-22 — Amen.” Centripetal – Attractive – “Come” – Attract – magnet. Examples: Israel – Here Is.2:2-4. The Tabernacle/Temple/Synagogues. Ruth the Moabite came; Naaman the Syrian came.At Pentecost Acts 2:5 “And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven.” (they had come!) His Church – Our churches act the same as the Tabernacle/Temple/Jer. did in the OT times. – People “come”

Isaiah 6:1-13 — Entered temple/burnt incense. Leprosy broke out on forehead. Azariah+80 threw him out. Q: What would happen to the country w/him now gone? Well, we have a King on a heavenly throne that He will always occupy, & always be in control of(5b). When things on earth are discouraging, start looking at things from heavens point of view. We normally start evangelism on man’s awfulness. But I believe we must start on God’s Awesomeness! The Lord becomes a standard

Ezekiel 23:1-49 — 2 CITIES, 2 HARLOTS, TOO LATE! (23:1-49) TWO SISTERS! (1-4) Idolatry was the same as infidelity. OHOLAH - SAMARIA! (5-10) {Representing Northern Kingdom} Oholah - Her tent. (she set up an illegitimate worship center) ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Jeroboam’s golden calves in Dan & Bethel.

Ezekiel 23:1-49 — 2 CITIES, 2 HARLOTS, TOO LATE! (23:1-49) TWO SISTERS! (1-4) Idolatry was the same as infidelity. OHOLAH - SAMARIA! (5-10) {Representing Northern Kingdom} Oholah - Her tent. (she set up an illegitimate worship center) ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Jeroboam’s golden calves in Dan & Bethel.

John 15:1-8 — go from here(14:31). The last supper being over they are still in the room preparing to leave, or they have just left & are on the way to Gethsemane. Maybe passing a vineyard when this subject came up. Josephus the Historian (Wars of The Jews 5.210) describing the Temple said, “but that gate which was at this end of the first part of the house was,...all over covered with gold, as was its whole wall about it; it had also golden vines above it, from which clusters of grapes hung as tall

John 15:1-8 — go from here(14:31). The last supper being over they are still in the room preparing to leave, or they have just left & are on the way to Gethsemane. Maybe passing a vineyard when this subject came up. Josephus the Historian (Wars of The Jews 5.210) describing the Temple said, “but that gate which was at this end of the first part of the house was,...all over covered with gold, as was its whole wall about it; it had also golden vines above it, from which clusters of grapes hung as tall

John 9:1-12 — beverage that's about to go down! So journey with me, back to 1st-century Holy Land & to the possible roots of this toast. “Here’s Mud in your Eye!” HERE’S MUD IN YOUR EYE! A NEW LIGHT ON A DARK SUBJECT! (1-5) This is #6 out of the 7 signs/miracles in John. Jesus performed more miracles related to giving sight to the blind more than any other miracle. (Shepherdʼs Notes; pg.49) This was prophesied about Messiah when he would come. Is.35:5

Romans 2:1-16 — now the Jews (2:1-3:8); all people(3:9-20). Gentiles(idolatry & sexual perversion); Jews (holier than though attitude); All people (all equally condemned before God) God’s judgment is based on 3 divine standards - truth (2-4), impartiality (5-11), and Jesus Christ Himself (12-16) - which are absolute and infinite, condemning every person. Yet still some will say/think… Some Jews thought, but I’m not as bad as some! - Answer: Yes, you do the same things, you’re just

1 Corinthians 7:1-9 — after being widowed[Single for all seasons(m/w who never marry); Single for a season(adults who will be married); Single again(separated; divorced widowed)] Myth: “God’s best is marriage. Singleness is second best.” (Nope: vs.8, 35) Singleness is important for some seasons & some reasons. Stats: In 1960 Men were marrying at age 23, women age 20. Today: m-27, w-23. Waiting longer to get married but not waiting to have sex. More are having sex in the meanwhile

1 Corinthians 7:1-9 — after being widowed[Single for all seasons(m/w who never marry); Single for a season(adults who will be married); Single again(separated; divorced widowed)] Myth: “God’s best is marriage. Singleness is second best.” (Nope: vs.8, 35) Singleness is important for some seasons & some reasons. Stats: In 1960 Men were marrying at age 23, women age 20. Today: m-27, w-23. Waiting longer to get married but not waiting to have sex. More are having sex in the meanwhile

Judges 4:1-24 — victory over the Cannanites was “judging” Israel from Ramah. The term “judging” is important if we are to understand this woman’s importance. A judge was more than a person who settled disputes (which she did 4:5). A judge in Israel exercised all the functions of a governor: he or she held executive and legislative authority, and often military authority as well. Is the Bible really sexist, or are women valued and appreciated there? God

Judges 4:1-24 — victory over the Cannanites was “judging” Israel from Ramah. The term “judging” is important if we are to understand this woman’s importance. A judge was more than a person who settled disputes (which she did 4:5). A judge in Israel exercised all the functions of a governor: he or she held executive and legislative authority, and often military authority as well. Is the Bible really sexist, or are women valued and appreciated there? God

1 Samuel 21:1-15 — INTRO: Back on Aug.5th a mine collapsed in Chile trapping 33 miners. Yesterday, day 66, the rescue shaft made it down to the miners. The families continue to wait at Camp Hope, till the Escape Capsule is able to retrieve the miners. This morning we’ll watch

1 Samuel 21:1-15 — INTRO: Back on Aug.5th a mine collapsed in Chile trapping 33 miners. Yesterday, day 66, the rescue shaft made it down to the miners. The families continue to wait at Camp Hope, till the Escape Capsule is able to retrieve the miners. This morning we’ll watch

2 Samuel 3:1-39 — alone are the rightful heir to the throne of my life! He who chooses the beginning of a road chooses the place it leads to. It is the means that determine the end. - H.E. Fosdick ABNER THE NEGOTIATOR! (1-21) DAVID’S TRIBE INCREASES! (1-5) (1) David’s government was growing stronger & stronger! Ps. 84:5-8 (Overview of Ps.: Dwelling w/God 1-4; Desiring God 5-8; Depending on God 9-12) Often whole towns would travel on pilgrimage to Jerusalem together. As they would go