Bible Commentaries

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.

2 Kings 5:1-27 — the bible? (Q&A) What (former) leper of Bethany entertained Jesus in his home? Simon (Mark 14:3) What king of Judah was a leper until the day of his death? Uzziah (2 Chron.26:21) What captain of the armies of Syria was a leper? Naaman (2 Kings 5:1) What prophetess became a snow-white leper for a short time? Miriam (Numb.12:10) Who put his hand into his bosom and, drawing it out, found it leprous? Moses (Ex.4:6) Who became a leper after he lied to the prophet Elisha? Gehazi (2 Kings 5:27) Who

Jeremiah 35:1-19 — PEER PRESSURE! (1-5) This actually happened 18 years earlier, but was probably put here as a stark contrast to the last chapter. Background on the Rechab clan(2 Kings 10:15-31): Jehonadab(Rechab’s son) teams up w/Jehu & tricks all those who worship Baal to

Numbers 1:1-54 — Slide(#2) - Map] Mount Sinai [1 year] {Census, Organization; Sanctification} ch.1-9 Kadesh-Barnea [several months] {Complaining, Doubting; Promise Land rejection} ch.10-14 Wilderness Wanderings [38 yrs] {Wandering, Old Gen Dies; New Census} ch.15-36 Note also: How close they were to Canaan. Christ seen in Numbers as: Manna (Jn.6)[Bread of Life]; Water from Rock (1 Cor.10:4)[Water of Life];Bronze Serpent (Jn.3)[Jesus on cross]; He’s also our city of Refuge; Star out of Jacob. IN

Matthew 9:18-26 — anonymous nobody. Both were about to lose something: Jairus was about to lose a daughter who had given him 12 years of happiness. The woman was about to lose an affliction that had brought her 12 years of sorrow. Matthew shortens the story, Mark(5) & Luke(8) give longer & different angles of the story. HIS JOURNEY OF FAITH (18,19) A FAITH THAT PREVAILED ​​​​​​​Synagogue history? In 586 bc the Jews were taken captives by the Babylonians. Since

Luke 4:14-44 — MESSAGE OF JESUS! (14-30) GALILEAN MINISTRY STARTS! (14,15) Between vs.13 & 14 of this chapter comes John 2-5. Cana(wine) - Capernaum(couple days) - Jer(cleanse Temp; Talk w/Nic) – Judea - Samaria(2 dys) – to Galilee. Actually spent 14 months in Judea, but 8 in obscurity, perhaps cuz

John 2:1-12 — served at an unpretentious wedding in Cana of Galilee, 2000 years ago. And that wine is valued to this day, not for its rarity, but for what it reveals about its maker...Jesus Christ! Last week, Jesus the Jeweler, able to see diamonds in the rough (5 disciples). This week, Jesus the Vintner/Winemaker, able to turn water into wine. ENOLOGY! (The Science of Wine) THE WINEMAKER/VINTNER! (11) The beginning of signs - Gospel of John uses sign rather than miracle. Signs served

John 2:1-12 — served at an unpretentious wedding in Cana of Galilee, 2000 years ago. And that wine is valued to this day, not for its rarity, but for what it reveals about its maker...Jesus Christ! Last week, Jesus the Jeweler, able to see diamonds in the rough (5 disciples). This week, Jesus the Vintner/Winemaker, able to turn water into wine. ENOLOGY! (The Science of Wine) THE WINEMAKER/VINTNER! (11) The beginning of signs - Gospel of John uses sign rather than miracle. Signs served

Romans 5:1-11 — God! ​​​​​​​We rejoice in our hope of getting to share in the glory of God. Thus, we can face the future w/joy! We can already reflect that glory by living an obedient life. SIGNING BONUS! (3-5) ​​​​​​​And not only that - "But wait! There's more!" 4 time golden glove winning catcher, Yadier Molina[YAH-dee-air] Puerto Rico, received $75 million for 5 years to play with St. Louis

Romans 5:1-11 — God! ​​​​​​​We rejoice in our hope of getting to share in the glory of God. Thus, we can face the future w/joy! We can already reflect that glory by living an obedient life. SIGNING BONUS! (3-5) ​​​​​​​And not only that - "But wait! There's more!" 4 time golden glove winning catcher, Yadier Molina[YAH-dee-air] Puerto Rico, received $75 million for 5 years to play with St. Louis

1 Peter 3:1-6 — heartaches, tragedies, hurtful times & ecstatic moments together. Our 1st date was Feb 21st 1979. Sea Fare Inn, Whittier. 3-things that might some up the beg of the night: Butter, zipper, & a concrete car stop. Married 27 years; dated 5 before that; we’re both stayed faithful to each other. Marriage isn’t the blurring together of 2 lives. Kelly is still Kelly. She is strong; smart; godly; gifted; very giving; loves her God; & loves people. She is a very dedicated

1 Peter 3:1-6 — heartaches, tragedies, hurtful times & ecstatic moments together. Our 1st date was Feb 21st 1979. Sea Fare Inn, Whittier. 3-things that might some up the beg of the night: Butter, zipper, & a concrete car stop. Married 27 years; dated 5 before that; we’re both stayed faithful to each other. Marriage isn’t the blurring together of 2 lives. Kelly is still Kelly. She is strong; smart; godly; gifted; very giving; loves her God; & loves people. She is a very dedicated

1 Peter 3:13-17 — you to live such a strange life of holiness & hope? Some respond - “I wish you’d just stay out of my life of self gratification!” No matter how they respond, we need to respond...with a life of virtue. Peter lays out 5 pieces of advice on how we need to respond as Christians. The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades! (13-17) [1] REMEMBER, YOU ARE BLESSED BY GOD! (13,14a) (13) Good - “It is only when a man falls in love with

1 Peter 3:13-17 — you to live such a strange life of holiness & hope? Some respond - “I wish you’d just stay out of my life of self gratification!” No matter how they respond, we need to respond...with a life of virtue. Peter lays out 5 pieces of advice on how we need to respond as Christians. The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades! (13-17) [1] REMEMBER, YOU ARE BLESSED BY GOD! (13,14a) (13) Good - “It is only when a man falls in love with

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

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

Revelation 12:1-18 — series of prophecies. The next 2 chapters reveal a graver aspect of the situation. We step into the war room. We get behind the scenes. We meet God & man’s spiritual 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

Revelation 12:1-18 — series of prophecies. The next 2 chapters reveal a graver aspect of the situation. We step into the war room. We get behind the scenes. We meet God & man’s spiritual 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

Revelation 6:1-17 — Intro: Jim Davis – a song he wrote called Behold the Lamb. (re: 4&5) Last Week: Out of the heavenlies(ch.4&5) we now spiral back down now to rebel planet earth. This Week: The 7 yr. Tribulation begins! Joel 2:11 “For the day of the LORD is great and very terrible; Who can endure it?” Nahum 1:6

Revelation 6:1-17 — Intro: Jim Davis – a song he wrote called Behold the Lamb. (re: 4&5) Last Week: Out of the heavenlies(ch.4&5) we now spiral back down now to rebel planet earth. This Week: The 7 yr. Tribulation begins! Joel 2:11 “For the day of the LORD is great and very terrible; Who can endure it?” Nahum 1:6