Bible Commentaries

1 Kings 19:1-21 — because of a relationship problem...most are. Could be because of stress. Overstrained. Over worked. Map - Carmel to Jezreel (18m) to Beersheba (125m./ultramarathon) to Wilderness (20m?) to Horeb to Damascus. [Just under 12 min miles if ran all 24 hours, did in a day] Outline: Elijah under a Tree. Elijah in a Cave. Elijah in a Field. ELIJAH UNDER A TREE (1-7) w/his own thoughts ​​​​​​​(3) He ran for his life - it’s interesting in ch.18

Psalms 63:1-11 — focus! There is only one thing a dehydrated person wants! Remember the Rich Man who cried out to Abraham “…send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.' Lk.16:24 Is.41:17 “The poor and needy seek water, but there is none, Their tongues fail for thirst. I, the LORD, will hear them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.” Many things can create this sense of separation! It

Leviticus 13:1-59 — Intro: How much do you know about the Lepers in the bible? (Q&A) Questions What leper of Bethany entertained Jesus in his home? Simon (Mark 14:3) What kings of Judah was a leper until the day of his death? Uzziah (2 Chronicles 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 (Numbers

Song of Solomon 2:1-17 — down.” Ladies do you build up your men like this? – They can go along way. Men do you stand out like an apple tree in a forest. – Bearing fruit in your life? – What tree would she liken you unto? I HEAR WEDDING BELLS! (4-7) (4,5) She now anticipates her wedding night & consummating the marriage. She does have a strong desire for her husband. She revels in his love for her! Banqueting house – House of wine (bet-ha-iine) Most see it as a reference

Isaiah 13:1-22 — Intro: Ch.1-12 – dealt w/God’s judgment on Judah & Israel. Ch.13-24 – broadens the focus of God’s judgment to include 10 Gentile nations. [Babylon, Assyria, Philistia, Moab, Syria, Ethiopia,Egypt, Edom, Arabia, & Tyre] For each country’s judgment there is a purpose behind it…why let

Isaiah 44 overview — wasn’t as good as Leonardo’s? Here we have the contrast from the original creator to other wannabe creators. Man Made in God’s Image! (1-8) (1) Transition – from discipline of last verses, to blessings of ch.44. (2) Once again God reminds them: He Made them, formed them, & chose them. So, no need to be afraid(“fear not”), for God meets every need(3-5). Jeshurun - a poetical name for the people of Israel, a term of endearment, meaning,

Isaiah 64:1-12 — extremity is God’s opportunity! (Philip Hacking; pg.203) (1-3) Exodus 19 No lesson could have been more impressively taught! And it is for all time. We learn: [1] The personal relationship God desires (4) [2] The special affection God has for us (5,6) [3] Hearing is believing, not seeing (9,21) “Many want a Peek at God yet not the Perfection of God; A Glance, but not Grace! - A Peep at God, ye not Pardon of God; Some want

Jeremiah 1:1-10 — captivity. He was persecuted for his message to his people. The 1st part of his ministry the message was “Repent or be Destroyed”. After the fall Neb. Gave him the option to go to Babylon, or stay w/the poor remnant {2 Kings 24:14}. Later this remnant went down to Egypt against Jer. & Baruch’s Advice (43:6,7). Jer. Still sought to turn them back to the Lord. Jer. Predicted there return to the land in the end {23:5-8} Jer. Probably died down in Egypt. Q:

Jeremiah 18:1-23 — ground,” – (yatsar - to mould into a form; espec. as a potter;) (Strongs) Here in ch.18 we have a vessel in the making. 2 Parables: Pottery Watching! & Pottery Smashing! POTTERY WATCHING! CH.18 Watching the Potter! (1-4) 30 Hebrew words are used for pottery. It was a major industry in the Near East. Note: He received this message not in prayer, not in church(Temple), not from his Pastor, but while watching a man throw a pot in his daily work. “God

Hosea 4:1-19 — cultures,…to the U.S., to California, to Murrieta. See Romans 1:18-32 God revealed Himself! – Man turned from this revelation! – Wrath is poured out! God gave them up to uncleanness in the lusts of their heart! (24) God gave them up to vial passions! (26) God gave them over to a debased mind! (28) (2) He lists 4 of the 10 commandments: Paul lists a similar list against our culture & age…“being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual

Numbers 15:1-41 — INTRO: Last couple of weeks learned about why this generation of Israel wasn’t going to make it into the land, but only their children. (spies bad report, see 14:34) But praise God unbelief is not genetic, so God could begin afresh with another group. One way God demonstrated His ongoing relationship with Israel was through the giving of new laws. Four sets of laws appear in ch.15. Outline: Assurance;

Numbers 32:1-42 — not be the best for God nor the best for others(break moral of the people)...but it will be really nice for our cattle! Can we, can we? We solemnly swear to fully support the other 91/2 tribes in conquering Canaan. Can we, can we? THE RESULTS! (33-42) At 1st Moses was indignant, but now after their explanation, he modifies his wrath & grants their request. Their cattle kept them on the wrong side of the river of separation. Results: ​​​​​​​God

Zechariah 9:1-17 — Intro: After the 8 visions(ch.1-6); the 4 Revelations(ch.7,8) the book winds down w/2 Prophecies(see burdens/oracles). Ch.9-11 – The Messiahs 1st Advent. Ch.12-14 – The Messiahs 2nd Advent. PAST PRESERVATION OF HIS PEOPLE! (1-8) ​​​​​​​Burden

John 17:1-5 — help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. Coming just moments before Gethsemane, it is amazing our Lord’s attitude of mind & heart as He faced the great event of the cross. Father - He starts out hallowing His Fathers name! (4 x’s 1,5,11,21,24,25) John uses father 127 x’s in his gospel. Glorify - Some men become proud and insolent because they ride a fine horse, wear a feather in their hat or are dressed in a fine suit of clothes. Who does not see

Acts 5:12-42 — on the path of life…God gives both! We have His Written Word, which gives us clear directions. He also gives us Landmarks, signs that indicate which path we’re on. SANCTIFIED SHADOWS! (12-16) Read their prayer in 4:29,20 [12-16 is now that prayer answered] Dealing with sin in the church often results in new power for the church. (13) Can you imagine a church so spiritual that people were afraid to join them? The rest – probably referred to certain

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 — seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. So, if Jesus couldn’t give them any more light on the situation, Paul surely couldn’t. 2 wrong attitudes towards The Coming Day of the Lord. A feverish expectation (4:11) Which leads to fanaticism. They confuse the truth w/fantastic creations of fancy. ​​​​​​​A cold indifference & careless neglect (tonights topic 5:1-11) Which encourages a life

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 — seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. So, if Jesus couldn’t give them any more light on the situation, Paul surely couldn’t. 2 wrong attitudes towards The Coming Day of the Lord. A feverish expectation (4:11) Which leads to fanaticism. They confuse the truth w/fantastic creations of fancy. ​​​​​​​A cold indifference & careless neglect (tonights topic 5:1-11) Which encourages a life

Hebrews 5:1-11 — Slide#3 Intro: [I’ll explain our title: munis triplex later] Ch.1,2 dealt w/Jesus being Greater than Angels & the Prophets. Ch.3,4 dealt w/Jesus being Greater than Moses (Jews favorite/greatest Prophets). Now… Ch.’s 5-10 all deal w/Jesus being Greater than Aaron the High Priest. [Started in 4:14] See, you don’t go before a judge w/o a lawyer, and you don’t

Hebrews 5:1-11 — Slide#3 Intro: [I’ll explain our title: munis triplex later] Ch.1,2 dealt w/Jesus being Greater than Angels & the Prophets. Ch.3,4 dealt w/Jesus being Greater than Moses (Jews favorite/greatest Prophets). Now… Ch.’s 5-10 all deal w/Jesus being Greater than Aaron the High Priest. [Started in 4:14] See, you don’t go before a judge w/o a lawyer, and you don’t

Hebrews 5:12-14 — a child that was the thumb sucker? Or, was bound to mr. Binkey? Or, inseparable from mr. Blankey? Do you remember what it took to separate them from it? But besides those few situations, usually kids are anxious to grow up. When you’re 4 or 5 years old...you don’t want to be called a baby. When you’re at Magic Mountain you don’t want to be 1” under that line. The years out of High School, you desperately want to be respected as an adult. Slide#10