Bible Commentaries

Leviticus 8:1-36 — laws were taken lightly by 2 of Aaron’s sons. “God has never taken Worship lightly & neither should we!” (Swindoll) Great stress is laid on all of this as “coming from God”, not man! Vs.1,4,5,9,13,17,21,29,34-36. Every detail again is in some way symbolical. – As God does nothing w/o purpose. God lets us clearly know what his purposes are for us! We must ask the same question today as was asked in Rom.4:3, “For

Leviticus 8:1-36 — laws were taken lightly by 2 of Aaron’s sons. “God has never taken Worship lightly & neither should we!” (Swindoll) Great stress is laid on all of this as “coming from God”, not man! Vs.1,4,5,9,13,17,21,29,34-36. Every detail again is in some way symbolical. – As God does nothing w/o purpose. God lets us clearly know what his purposes are for us! We must ask the same question today as was asked in Rom.4:3, “For

Isaiah 3:1-26 — tonight! Isaiah continues w/his list of punishments which will fall on Jerusalem & Judea. He 1st deals with the leaders, then with the women(vs.16 on). Outline: How to Sack a City; & how to Save a City! HOW TO SACK A CITY! (ch.3,4) DISINTEGRATION! (3:1-7) (1-3) Judah’s problem…Trusting in substitutes! Isaiah lists: natural resources, material wealth, military might, political experience, & even “religion”. Everything that makes for a stable

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

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

Ezekiel 34:1-31 — like caring for the sick and finding the lost. (16) Salvation is of the Lord! Jonah 2:9 Or, Salvation belongs to the LORD. Ps.3:8 Sheep Rescue IV ! [1] Lost – The awakened sinner! (Adapted from Spurgeon’s Sermons; Vol.4 pg.123-125.) Who came to find out that…in Adam he was lost & by his own sins he was utterly ruined. One of the saddest verses: All we like sheep have gone astray, everyone to his own way! Yet, He seeks the lost! (leaving the 99) Turn

Hosea 13:1-16 — she could interrupt, said one statement. And the Haitian lady stood up & said, “that makes sense, you should use that next time” & she left! PRESENT DISCIPLINES! (ch.13) ATTITUDE! (1-3) Ephraim was a great tribe(Gen 48:10-20 – Jacob blesses Eph. & Man. But does the hand switch, rt hand on Eph the younger). But now Ephraim would become like the clouds, dew, chaff, & smoke …i.e. as nothing! “Like” comes up 17 times in these 2 chapters. INGRATITUDE!

Matthew 23:1-12 — ever used in His Ministry. Beware of the Scribes...Why? Because they are Proud lovers of… ​​​​​​​Keep in mind we are going to look at what Greatness is. Pharisees try to find it in...4 Places. 3 Titles. 2 ways to be seen. 1 way to be high on Talk, Low on Walk. IS GREATNESS FOUND IN PLACES? (2,6,7) 4 places ​​​​​​​Moses seat (2) - refers to the tradition and authority of Moses.

Matthew 23:1-12 — ever used in His Ministry. Beware of the Scribes...Why? Because they are Proud lovers of… ​​​​​​​Keep in mind we are going to look at what Greatness is. Pharisees try to find it in...4 Places. 3 Titles. 2 ways to be seen. 1 way to be high on Talk, Low on Walk. IS GREATNESS FOUND IN PLACES? (2,6,7) 4 places ​​​​​​​Moses seat (2) - refers to the tradition and authority of Moses.

Mark 16:1-8 — Intro: Prayer: Lord, we lay out the welcome mat for You, in front of our hearts, for 2014. You are giving us a new set of 12 months, should you tarry. I like new years. To me it’s like that feeling you get when you get to clean off your work desk...or clean your garage. We get to seal up 2013 with a bow. Maybe it was a great

Mark 16:1-8 — Intro: Prayer: Lord, we lay out the welcome mat for You, in front of our hearts, for 2014. You are giving us a new set of 12 months, should you tarry. I like new years. To me it’s like that feeling you get when you get to clean off your work desk...or clean your garage. We get to seal up 2013 with a bow. Maybe it was a great

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 — Intro: A couple take aways from our study tonight: Make it personal(you & your the gifts?). You can’t put God in a box. Remember, Jesus is Lord (He has been given preeminence - Jn.16:14). Don’t throw baby out w/ the proverbial bathwater(just because some abuse gifts doesn’t make them bad). Are we at Calvary Charismatic? 4 main groups when it comes to the gifts: Cessationism -Gifts were only for the early

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 — Intro: A couple take aways from our study tonight: Make it personal(you & your the gifts?). You can’t put God in a box. Remember, Jesus is Lord (He has been given preeminence - Jn.16:14). Don’t throw baby out w/ the proverbial bathwater(just because some abuse gifts doesn’t make them bad). Are we at Calvary Charismatic? 4 main groups when it comes to the gifts: Cessationism -Gifts were only for the early

2 Corinthians 3:1-18 — the gospel of Christ not only illuminates our darkened lives; equally remarkably, it transforms them little by little so that they increasingly resemble the moral & spiritual character of the Lord Jesus. Slide#3 Paul points out to us 4 great comparisons between the OT Law & the NT Grace: [1] From Tablets of Stone to Tablets of Flesh [2] From Death to Life [3] From Fading Glory to Lasting Glory [4] From Bondage to Freedom Slide#4 FROM TABLETS OF STONE TO TABLETS OF

2 Corinthians 3:1-18 — the gospel of Christ not only illuminates our darkened lives; equally remarkably, it transforms them little by little so that they increasingly resemble the moral & spiritual character of the Lord Jesus. Slide#3 Paul points out to us 4 great comparisons between the OT Law & the NT Grace: [1] From Tablets of Stone to Tablets of Flesh [2] From Death to Life [3] From Fading Glory to Lasting Glory [4] From Bondage to Freedom Slide#4 FROM TABLETS OF STONE TO TABLETS OF

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 — Intro: Life is full of questions: How do I please God? What is God’s will for my life? In a dating relationship, how far is too far? If Jesus is coming back soon, isn’t it more important to evangelize, then to work 40 hours a week? And, chapter 4 is full of Answers. Ch.4,5 we have the Practicals as is Paul’s style. 1st the Precepts then the Practice. Our lives must be the sermons to win men for Christ. Barclay [thus my title...] Title: Purity,

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 — Intro: Life is full of questions: How do I please God? What is God’s will for my life? In a dating relationship, how far is too far? If Jesus is coming back soon, isn’t it more important to evangelize, then to work 40 hours a week? And, chapter 4 is full of Answers. Ch.4,5 we have the Practicals as is Paul’s style. 1st the Precepts then the Practice. Our lives must be the sermons to win men for Christ. Barclay [thus my title...] Title: Purity,

Judges 4:1-24 — military 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

Revelation 1:1-3 — “Babylon!” Biblical symbols are consistent w/the whole biblical revelation. Some symbols are explained: “7 stars are7 Lampstands” (1:20) Others are understood in the O.T.: “Tree of life” (2:7) Out of 404 vs. in Rev. 278 contain ref to the OT. Some aren’t explained at all: “White stone” (2:17) Symbols speak of reality = a flag stands for the existence of a nation. We must be careful not to allow our

Revelation 12:1-18 — foe(s). SATAN’S FORMER HATRED FOR GOD & HIS PEOPLE! (1-5) (Outline Bible; Willmington H.L.) Satan’s Hatred for God’s NATION! (1,2) Defining the players: A Woman – represents Israel. (who brought the Savior into the world) 4 women are revealed in Rev.: [Jez., This Woman, The Harlot, & The Bride] The Church? - The church didn’t bring Jesus into the world (but visa-versa)! - Also, if it’s the church “ut oh”...she’s pregnant!} Mary? - problems