Bible Commentaries

1 Kings 5:1-18 — Intro: We now move from Solomon’s wisdom to his building projects. Ch’s 5-8 record the fulfillment of God’s promise that Solomon would build a temple to the glory of God. Its Preparation (5). Execution (ch’s. 6,7). & Dedication (ch. 8). Solomon obtains the basic materials for the construction of the

1 Kings 5:1-18 — Intro: We now move from Solomon’s wisdom to his building projects. Ch’s 5-8 record the fulfillment of God’s promise that Solomon would build a temple to the glory of God. Its Preparation (5). Execution (ch’s. 6,7). & Dedication (ch. 8). Solomon obtains the basic materials for the construction of the

Leviticus 1:1-17 — Mal.1:7,8 This symbolizes the perfection that God demands. [2] IDENTIFICATION (4) “put his hand on the head” The sinners guilt is symbolically transferred to the victim, the substitute. [3] KILLING THE VICTIM (5) “he shall kill the bull before the Lord” “The wages of sin is death.” Rom.6:23 He shall kill (the offerer) “Anyone can kill the animal (thus identifying w/their sin & guilt) but only the priest could engage

Leviticus 1:1-17 — Mal.1:7,8 This symbolizes the perfection that God demands. [2] IDENTIFICATION (4) “put his hand on the head” The sinners guilt is symbolically transferred to the victim, the substitute. [3] KILLING THE VICTIM (5) “he shall kill the bull before the Lord” “The wages of sin is death.” Rom.6:23 He shall kill (the offerer) “Anyone can kill the animal (thus identifying w/their sin & guilt) but only the priest could engage

Song of Solomon 1:1-17 — very rich symbolically (remember it s a poem/song), highly figurative, & point us towards the thoughts & feelings these images evoke. These expressions reflect an ancient agrarian culture. Remember the 3 main sections: Courtship (1:2-3:5); Wedding (3:6-5:1); Struggles & Growth in Marriage (5:2-8:14). COURTSHIP! Longing for Love! (1-4) (1) Remember he composed 1005 songs…this was the best!(1 Kgs 4:32) “He spoke three thousand proverbs, and his songs were

Song of Solomon 1:1-17 — very rich symbolically (remember it s a poem/song), highly figurative, & point us towards the thoughts & feelings these images evoke. These expressions reflect an ancient agrarian culture. Remember the 3 main sections: Courtship (1:2-3:5); Wedding (3:6-5:1); Struggles & Growth in Marriage (5:2-8:14). COURTSHIP! Longing for Love! (1-4) (1) Remember he composed 1005 songs…this was the best!(1 Kgs 4:32) “He spoke three thousand proverbs, and his songs were

Isaiah 10:1-34 — Where will you leave your glory? Or, where will you deposit your wealth for safe keeping? Ps.49:17 “For when he dies he shall carry nothing away; His glory shall not descend after him.” Assyria’s Pride! (5-19) (5) His Rod & His Staff won’t comfort you! (if you’re not one of His!) (15) All who forget that they were made by, & are subject to their creator will fall. He gives these examples: When I received jury duty this year & then

Isaiah 10:1-34 — Where will you leave your glory? Or, where will you deposit your wealth for safe keeping? Ps.49:17 “For when he dies he shall carry nothing away; His glory shall not descend after him.” Assyria’s Pride! (5-19) (5) His Rod & His Staff won’t comfort you! (if you’re not one of His!) (15) All who forget that they were made by, & are subject to their creator will fall. He gives these examples: When I received jury duty this year & then

Isaiah 15:1-9 — East of the southern end of the Dead Sea(present day Jordan). Incestuous relationship Lot & his Daughter. (Gen.19:37) King Balak asked Balaam to place a curse on Israel. (Numb 22-24) Then, their women seduced the Israelite men. (Numb 31:15-17) Under Moab’s King Eglon they oppressed Israel for 18 yrs (Judges 3:12-14) [until Ehud stabbed him] There was always endless wars between Moab & Israel. WEEPING & FLEEING! (Ch.15) ​​​​​​​Weeping!

Isaiah 15:1-9 — East of the southern end of the Dead Sea(present day Jordan). Incestuous relationship Lot & his Daughter. (Gen.19:37) King Balak asked Balaam to place a curse on Israel. (Numb 22-24) Then, their women seduced the Israelite men. (Numb 31:15-17) Under Moab’s King Eglon they oppressed Israel for 18 yrs (Judges 3:12-14) [until Ehud stabbed him] There was always endless wars between Moab & Israel. WEEPING & FLEEING! (Ch.15) ​​​​​​​Weeping!

Jeremiah 28:1-17 — matter who puts it on your shoulder. {He can even use unbel.’s} 3rd - Accept your yokes as from God & He will transform it from “Bondage to Blessing!” 4th – If you Break the light yoke, the next one will be heavier. 5th - Everyone must wear a yoke! {we are like wild beasts that need to be broken} vs.17 – God doesn’t usually strike someone dead in such a dramatic fashion. Q: Can you name a few? {The sons of Korah/Num.16; Uzzah/2 Sam.6;

Lamentations 1:1-22 — month between the captivity of Jer. & its destruction. Famine & destruction were still raging in the streets (1:11,19) Author? – Most see Jeremiah as the writer. Though not mentioned. Same style. Megilloth – This is 1 of the 5 Megilloth or “rolls”. 5 books of the O.T. were written on Rolls for reading at Jewish Festivals. S.of S. – Passover; Ruth – Feasts of weeks; Eccl. – Feats fo Tab.; Esther – Feast of Purim; & Lamentations

Lamentations 1:1-22 — month between the captivity of Jer. & its destruction. Famine & destruction were still raging in the streets (1:11,19) Author? – Most see Jeremiah as the writer. Though not mentioned. Same style. Megilloth – This is 1 of the 5 Megilloth or “rolls”. 5 books of the O.T. were written on Rolls for reading at Jewish Festivals. S.of S. – Passover; Ruth – Feasts of weeks; Eccl. – Feats fo Tab.; Esther – Feast of Purim; & Lamentations

Ezekiel 2:1-10 — COMMISION! (2:1-3:3) Son of man – used 93 times. Emphasizes the frailty & true humanity of the prophet Applied to Christ, it took on a unique meaning, & was basically synonymous with Son of God. TO AN UNFAITHFUL PEOPLE! (2:1-5) WHO THEY ARE! His message is directed to the nation of Israel. Specifically it will be to the people of Judah who are in exile in Babylon. WHAT THEY ARE! They are rebellious, impudent(stiff faced), & stubborn(hard hearted). Whether

Ezekiel 2:1-10 — COMMISION! (2:1-3:3) Son of man – used 93 times. Emphasizes the frailty & true humanity of the prophet Applied to Christ, it took on a unique meaning, & was basically synonymous with Son of God. TO AN UNFAITHFUL PEOPLE! (2:1-5) WHO THEY ARE! His message is directed to the nation of Israel. Specifically it will be to the people of Judah who are in exile in Babylon. WHAT THEY ARE! They are rebellious, impudent(stiff faced), & stubborn(hard hearted). Whether

Ezekiel 7:1-27 — lives! God speaks in the events of life. Q: What effect do our circumstances have on us? Q: Do they harden our attitudes or make us bitter? Or, do they cause us to develop humility & a contrite/pure spirit? (Shepherd’s Notes; pg.15.) (16) The few who escape over the mountains would be left to cry out over their sin like mourning doves. Named after its mournful sounding call. (17) Courage & morale would be gone. Wrong Use of Money! (19) They had foolishly

Ezekiel 7:1-27 — lives! God speaks in the events of life. Q: What effect do our circumstances have on us? Q: Do they harden our attitudes or make us bitter? Or, do they cause us to develop humility & a contrite/pure spirit? (Shepherd’s Notes; pg.15.) (16) The few who escape over the mountains would be left to cry out over their sin like mourning doves. Named after its mournful sounding call. (17) Courage & morale would be gone. Wrong Use of Money! (19) They had foolishly

Deuteronomy 5:1-5 — THE 10 COMMANDMENTS REVIEWED (5:1-5) The 10 commandments were given about 50 days after coming up out of Egypt. When encamped at Sinai. How were they given to Moses? Written (not oral) by the finger of God. The 10 commandments were written down & given to Moses to

1 Samuel 5:1-12 — [pre-deployment; deployment; post-deployment] As this day commemorates all U.S. Men/women who died while in the military service. 1,000th American serviceman killed in the Afghan conflict. All church Fast for marriages - choose a day this week. (Is.58) Prayer for Bulgaria team(Keith, Cheri, Candy, Johnnie-Anne). And Mical India. Intro Story: In The Chronicles of Narnia, 2 girls, Susan and Lucy, are getting ready to meet Aslan the lion, who represents Christ. 2 talking animals, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver,

1 Samuel 5:1-12 — [pre-deployment; deployment; post-deployment] As this day commemorates all U.S. Men/women who died while in the military service. 1,000th American serviceman killed in the Afghan conflict. All church Fast for marriages - choose a day this week. (Is.58) Prayer for Bulgaria team(Keith, Cheri, Candy, Johnnie-Anne). And Mical India. Intro Story: In The Chronicles of Narnia, 2 girls, Susan and Lucy, are getting ready to meet Aslan the lion, who represents Christ. 2 talking animals, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver,