Bible Commentaries

Psalms 107:22-32 — friend this week. It deals with the storms of life: Why they come; What our response should be; & where God is in the midst of them. Whole Psalm 107 overview: 5 pictures of Gods Mercy toward man & how he responds. [1] Wanderers  (4-9) [2] Prisoners (10-16) [3] Sufferers (17-22) [4] Sailors (23-32) [5] Farmers (33-38). Note the repeated phrase: “Oh, that men…” (8,15,21,31) Showing Gods heart seeking man to give thanks! Note the repeated

Psalms 24:1-10 — Intro: Ps.22 = The Cross; Ps.23 = The Crook; Ps.24 = The Crown. Background: Jewish tradition says that this psalm was written to commemorate David’s returning the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem (1 Chron.15). What a wonderful spectacle it must have been! The Philistines had the ark for

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

Leviticus 24:1-23 — watch the Israel pics w/us. We move from the feasts to a brief reminder about the Tabernacle. Some see this as a “parenthetical”. – Others a tie in to the feasts because it was part of the 3 main feasts. LIGHT! (1-4) Show Menorah! PEOPLE BRING! It had to be supplied by the people. Oil was part of the peoples tithe. I think this is another great picture of Unity! - They were working & shining together before God! - It wasn’t a one-man

Song of Solomon 7:1-13 — tree planted into this earth permanently, but as Wheat. Wheat that was meant to be “cut down, carried away, & taken off to the king’s barns & granaries!” (3) Commentary?…they’re like 2 fawns, twins of a gazelle. (4) Tower of Lebanon – beautiful “white reflection”? Lebanon = white. - Looking toward Lebanon on sees limestone cliffs on the eastern slopes of Lebanon’s mountains. When the sun shines on them they look white in appearance,

Isaiah 41:1-29 — opening statement…(Read vs.1) PRESENTING THE CASE! (1-12) [1] The Nations Take The Stand! (1-7) (2) God would raise up Cyrus from the East(Persia). But will bring him down from the North(after he conquered the Medes, v.25). (4) (Message) I’m first on the scene. I’m also the last to leave. (5-7) Jehovah is asking for them to determine whether He or some idol of the heathen, is the true God? The test is a simple one “Who”? – Who can

Isaiah 6:1-13 — Mission! ISAIAH’S CALL, CONFESSION & COMMISSION! 7 steps of a believer. [1] FOCUSING! (1) Focus…on God! – “I saw the Lord” This is Adoni – Isaiah had a life changing vision of…Jesus! Jn.12:40,41(NIV) “Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus' glory and spoke about him.” Uzziah(Azzariah) – This is more than a date on a calendar. Uzziah was basically a “good” king. Once a great hero & king to

Isaiah 60:1-22 — is in our day, but how much darker in the tribulation! But the darkness would end w/the return of The Light of the World! Can you imagine one day Jerusalem will be the very throne of God. All will come to worship there. REGATHERING! (4-9) (4,9) Israelites who were living in foreign lands would return to Israel. [See sons & daughters (esp.4 & 9)] (5-9) Gentile nations will pay homage bringing their wealth to Israel. Vs.6 reminds us of the Wise men w/gold & frank incense. “God’s

Jeremiah 6:1-30 — stay in the middle of the street…They get run over!” Jeremiah wasn’t a “middle of the street kind-a-guy! You always knew where he stood! Last week - “They Loved their sin!”(5:31) Read - Job 20:4-19(esp.12-14) Quote: “The road to ruin is always kept in good repair.” Jerusalem was a city of Refuge for them(4:6); Now, it’s a Trap ready to spring. Worst yet…God set the trap(6)! The rest of the chapter explains

Jeremiah 6:1-30 — stay in the middle of the street…They get run over!” Jeremiah wasn’t a “middle of the street kind-a-guy! You always knew where he stood! Last week - “They Loved their sin!”(5:31) Read - Job 20:4-19(esp.12-14) Quote: “The road to ruin is always kept in good repair.” Jerusalem was a city of Refuge for them(4:6); Now, it’s a Trap ready to spring. Worst yet…God set the trap(6)! The rest of the chapter explains

Amos 7:1-17 — friends to stick to Gods will & not their own: “Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you,that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.” Col.4:12 Pray like Paul commands us for all men; for those in authority; & for lost souls: “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority,

Amos 7:1-17 — friends to stick to Gods will & not their own: “Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you,that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.” Col.4:12 Pray like Paul commands us for all men; for those in authority; & for lost souls: “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority,

Matthew 10:5-26 — disciples, each group living at a different time. Some of these instructions will be specifically for the apostles (vs.5-15). Some to those serving just before the Lords return (16-23). Some to faithful disciples, living all throughout church history (24-26). However, spiritual principles are here for all of God’s servants. Mrk.6:7 tells us the 12 went out in pairs...which explains their names in pairs. (2-4) This text specifically, is NOT our commission today. We

Matthew 10:5-26 — disciples, each group living at a different time. Some of these instructions will be specifically for the apostles (vs.5-15). Some to those serving just before the Lords return (16-23). Some to faithful disciples, living all throughout church history (24-26). However, spiritual principles are here for all of God’s servants. Mrk.6:7 tells us the 12 went out in pairs...which explains their names in pairs. (2-4) This text specifically, is NOT our commission today. We

Luke 22:1-20 — by turning traitor and promising to deliver Jesus to them without creating a scene. They needed to make the arrest in secret! (3) Dancing with the Devil! Judas volunteers to betray Jesus for 2 reasons: The financial reason (4-6) - The religious leaders promise $. The diabolical reason (3) - Satan entered Judas (though invited). Hey, when you need help with deception…who better to call then Satan himself! But Satan deceived Judas as well. [You

Luke 22:1-20 — by turning traitor and promising to deliver Jesus to them without creating a scene. They needed to make the arrest in secret! (3) Dancing with the Devil! Judas volunteers to betray Jesus for 2 reasons: The financial reason (4-6) - The religious leaders promise $. The diabolical reason (3) - Satan entered Judas (though invited). Hey, when you need help with deception…who better to call then Satan himself! But Satan deceived Judas as well. [You

Acts 5:1-11 — were serious about their involvement. They sought to go after both worlds: sell the property & make a show of giving it to the church, but keep part of the proceeds hidden. (Shepherd’s Notes; pg.18) HE DISCOVERY OF ANANIAS & SAPPHIRA! (3,4) The couple lied to the Holy Spirit, to God, to the Church, & to Peter; & it cost them their lives. Ananias had violated his own integrity, perjured the very spirit of God who now lived in his life. (yes, I believe they were believers) (4)

Colossians 3:1-11 — doctrine to personal application. As Truth is something to live as well as to learn! All that Paul has said about Christ, & our relationship to Him, our lives should be different! How are our lives made different? In Our Minds(1-4); In Our Bodies(5-7); In Our Attitudes(8-11). ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​UP ABOVE THE WORLD SO HIGH! ​​​​​​​IN

1 John 5 overview — stand, all else is sinking sand… This sure footing gives us confidence in our prayers; confidence against the evil one; confidence against world forces; in helping others out of sin. Whenever John wrote he was always writing regarding 4 basic stages of Christian life: [1] A witness is given to them. [2] They believe. [3] They receive eternal life. [4] They gain assurance in their status of eternal life. Here John will once again, shore up their hearts toward assurance. John

Revelation 11:1-19 — species of cane that grows in the Jordan valley from 15-20’ high. [like bamboo they grow long & straight] Used frequently-n that day for measuring. They were cut to different lengths. Ezekiel’s measuring rod was approx. 9’ (40:5) John measured the “naos” (the inner temple, the holy of Holies) Measuring = the act of knowing, claiming, or staking out. Often it meant claiming it for yourself. [like a homesteader marking off their parcel] Explain: