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Psalms 10:1-18 — see this Psalm through a unique window into another world, of those who I just visited in the Shan State of Burma. No punches are pulled here. As C.S. Lewis once said, “reading Psalm 10 is like throwing open the door of an oven that is set to 500 degrees – you immediately get hit full in the face with the heat of the psalmist’s fury.” Outline: Does God Hide? Does God Hear? Does God Help? BAD MAN! DOES GOD HIDE? (1-4) The whole psalm is about “the man of

Leviticus 13:1-59 — (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 12:10) Who put his hand into his bosom and, drawing it out, found it leprous? Moses (Exodus 4:6) Who became a leper after he lied to the prophet Elisha?

Jeremiah 37:1-21 — pushed out 18 times!" That story describes some Christians & their initiative or lack thereof. For Jeremiah, he needed no one to push him…He was a jumper! Our story takes place in downtown Jerusalem between the summer of 588bc(when Babylon temporarily slackened their grip on Jerusalem to deal w/Egypt) & July of 587bc (when the city was sacked). The events of chapters 37-39 are arranged chronologically. They trace Jeremiah’s life and ministry during the final siege

Ezekiel 38:1-23 — horseman w/swords – Since he didn’t have terminology for modern warfare, he would use the terminology of his time. BUT…when we went to war with the Taliban in Afghanistan I remember seeing them riding on camels & horses. (5) Persia = Iran. News last week (Troy sent me): Officials say Israeli Drill was Message to Iran over Nukes, More Than Rehearsal for Attack! More than 100 Israeli F-16 & F-15 fighters took part, along with helicopters and refueling tanks. The helicopters

Numbers 6:1-27 — ways. There was nothing monastic(Gk.“live alone”) in this order, they did not separate themselves from ordinary life. Three vows are named for separation: from wine (fermented drinks; 3,4); from haircuts (must let hair grow; 5); from dead bodies(must avoid them; 6,7, no matter how dear). Nazarite means “to dedicate”. Referred to both men & women who have totally dedicated themselves to God Could be for a brief period or a lifetime(see Judges 13:1-5). The

Zechariah 6:1-15 — judgment. The altar for sacrifice in the Tabernacle & Temple was made of bronze. And that’s where sin was judged when sacrifices were burned. The serpent that Moses put up on the pole was made of bronze. When our Lord appeared to John in Rev.1:15 His feet were compared to bronze. Thus, judgment will fall on the Gentile nations during the Tribulation. What it was! (4-8) The horses fan out into different directions. Black(north); White(either north, or west/NIV); dappled(south). East

Matthew 5:10-12 — standard of justice, truth, & goodness It is the result of believer’s daring to live the beatitudes. The root of righteousness is to divide, to be different. Jn. 15:19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. If Jesus caused division while

Deuteronomy 33:1-29 — BEGINNING PRAISES (33:1-5) Moses began & ended his blessing on Israel by offering praise to God. Bless and blessing occur some 415 x’s in the OT, showing the importance of this concept in biblical times. To bless means “to endue with power for success,

Acts 4:1-22 — faith & the old. (4) Isn’t it great that even though Peter & John are being dragged off to jail, we still have many getting saved. (not fearful of the persecution) Here is the progress report on the spread of the gospel. Note: 5000 men (so at least 15,000+ w/women & children). Persecution always makes for growth. Illustration: When the Emperor Valens threatened Eusebius with confiscation of all his goods, torture, banishment, or even death, the courageous Christian

1 Corinthians 9:1-27 — Intro: Last Week: We talked about our Christian liberties. This week: Paul uses his own life as an example of the benefits of Voluntarily Limiting Personal Liberties! Paul, the master illustrator, uses 15 examples in this chapter. He’ll liken Christian Ministry to: a Soldier (7a), a Winegrower (7b), Shepherd (7c), Oxen (8,9), Farmer (10), an OT Priest (13), Preacher (14-16), Steward (17), Servant (19), Jew (20a), one under the law (20b),

2 Corinthians 11:1-21 — there is a jealousy that is considered godly! I the Lord am a jealous God. Matter of fact when this was said is when God was laying down the bedrock of human relationships...just after mentioning the 1st 2, of the 10 commandments. Ex.20:3,4,5a Jehovah basically says, “I refuse to consider the possibility of a rival, I must be Master, I must be Supreme. I must be the Lord, total Lord of all, or I will not be Lord at all. I am not going to compete with another for a place in your

Revelation 22:1-21 — Jer. Our Tour guide à (21:9) Last chapter we were outside the city looking in…”Let’s step inside!” Stepping inside we find a beautiful garden! (From a beautiful garden to a beautiful garden!) THE INSIDE! (1-5) The River (1) Ez.47 speaks of one coming from the throne of God (prob. Mill.) Ps.23:2b “He leads me beside still waters!” The Tree (2) “The Tree of life” - In Genesis An angel prevented Adam from coming near

1 Samuel 8:1-22 — monarkhia the rule of one] A form of gov with a monarch at the head. The difference though is their rejection of God governing them. We already did that awhile ago. :( RESPONDING TO REJECTION! REJECTION! (1-5) (1) This is a new generation. They have only heard from their parents how the Lord delivered them from their enemies. They have been reared in comparative peace & safety. They took for granted the privileges of the Theocracy w/o properly

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