Bible Commentaries

Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 — only are there seasons & times, but there is also an overruling Providence in our lives. From our conception to our death, God is accomplishing His Divine purpose. God dwells in eternity, but time dwells in God. In these next 14 statements, Solomon affirmed God is at work in individual lives, seeking to accomplish His will. There is an appropriate time for every human activity. And, positive events are paralleled with negative ones to reflect reality. If

Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 — only are there seasons & times, but there is also an overruling Providence in our lives. From our conception to our death, God is accomplishing His Divine purpose. God dwells in eternity, but time dwells in God. In these next 14 statements, Solomon affirmed God is at work in individual lives, seeking to accomplish His will. There is an appropriate time for every human activity. And, positive events are paralleled with negative ones to reflect reality. If

Jonah 1:4-17 — illegal turn." "It's all right," my daughter said. "The police car behind us did the same thing." Last week we noted, Jonah made an illegal turn. Numb.32:23…be sure your sin will find you out. Slide#4 We’ll note… Jonah runs from his enemies - God runs toward His enemies. Jonah is on a mission of revenge - God is on a mission of rescue. Jonah is racially exclusive - God is racially inclusive. Jonah is about self-protection

Jonah 1:4-17 — illegal turn." "It's all right," my daughter said. "The police car behind us did the same thing." Last week we noted, Jonah made an illegal turn. Numb.32:23…be sure your sin will find you out. Slide#4 We’ll note… Jonah runs from his enemies - God runs toward His enemies. Jonah is on a mission of revenge - God is on a mission of rescue. Jonah is racially exclusive - God is racially inclusive. Jonah is about self-protection

Luke 14:1-24 — GAMES PEOPLE PLAY! (1-24) 1ST GAME – MOUSE TRAP! (1-6) Remember the game Mouse Trap? [Once the mousetrap has been completely constructed, players attempt to capture each others' mice in it by turning the crank, which activates the mousetrap. If the mousetrap

Luke 14:1-24 — GAMES PEOPLE PLAY! (1-24) 1ST GAME – MOUSE TRAP! (1-6) Remember the game Mouse Trap? [Once the mousetrap has been completely constructed, players attempt to capture each others' mice in it by turning the crank, which activates the mousetrap. If the mousetrap

Luke 5:1-11 — – As the Psalmist said, (Ps.127) Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it;Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. Unless Jesus comes aboard your boat, you’re paddling up stream w/no oars. (4) What a blessing just to know He is interested in us! (5) Master – used only by Luke & always in addresses to Christ. “One standing over another”. Recognizes Christ’s authority. (A.T.Robertson; Luke 5:5) One who

Luke 5:1-11 — – As the Psalmist said, (Ps.127) Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it;Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. Unless Jesus comes aboard your boat, you’re paddling up stream w/no oars. (4) What a blessing just to know He is interested in us! (5) Master – used only by Luke & always in addresses to Christ. “One standing over another”. Recognizes Christ’s authority. (A.T.Robertson; Luke 5:5) One who

John 12:12-26 — “Vince Lombardi, Head Coach and General Manager.” A line came down from it to a very large block in which was printed: “Everybody Else!” Title: Letting Go of You! 12:1-11(6 days before) 12:12-19(5 days before) 12:20-50(4 days before) 13-17(the night b4). Ch.12 was the beginning of Christ’ last week on earth. John devotes ch.12-17 to the final preparation of Jesus’ disciples. This underscores the importance of what Jesus said & did during this

John 12:12-26 — “Vince Lombardi, Head Coach and General Manager.” A line came down from it to a very large block in which was printed: “Everybody Else!” Title: Letting Go of You! 12:1-11(6 days before) 12:12-19(5 days before) 12:20-50(4 days before) 13-17(the night b4). Ch.12 was the beginning of Christ’ last week on earth. John devotes ch.12-17 to the final preparation of Jesus’ disciples. This underscores the importance of what Jesus said & did during this

Acts 2:14-41 — Grace!” Peter takes the 1st match, & ignites the 1st wild fire, which covers 3000 acres, warming them with the Good News! Outline: This starts with, What does this Mean? & ends with, What Shall We Do? WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? [from vs.12] (14-35) They had asked, What does this mean?(12), & now they were about to know! (15) Drunk? - This was no Distilled Spirits; this was none other than The H.S.! (17-21) Overview: The last days(17) means that period of time between Jesus’ 1st

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)

1 Corinthians 11:17-34 — that might have brought God displeasure? Have you ever eaten of the Lord’s supper in an unworthy manner? Ever been disrespectful toward communion? Title: A Meal to Remember! Outline: Careless Communion! (17-22); Careful Communion! (23-34). CARELESS COMMUNION! (17-22) (17) I do not praise you – Paul did in vs.2, but can’t here! Come together – 5 x’s. (17,18,20,33,34) Oh, so I guess you are to come together as a local church body! (Baam) They

2 Corinthians 7:1-16 — should also cleanse ourselves! We should also “put away” things that defile. (not only expect God to do this) Is.1:16 Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes. Cease to do evil. [4 commands] James 4:8 Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. So who does the cleaning then? Both! If alcohol’s an issue, maybe you need to empty it ALL out of your house; get the drugs out of

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

Hebrews 11:1-7 — – Visible – Infrared – Radar – Radio Waves. The OT writers knew the worlds were framed by simply His spoken Word – Ps.33:6-9 Faith is learning to live by insight rather than by sight. FAITH DEMONSTRATED (4-7) Faith is confidence in God that leads to obedience to God, as seen in the rest of the chapter. To illustrate true faith, the writer points to some Old & NT believers, showing how they trusted God to: bless, provide, protect, lead, conquer,

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:

Revelation 13:1-18 — Ivan the Terrible, Lenin, Mussolini, Ceausescu, Hitler, & Saddam Hussein all in one!” Jesus said, “I have come in My Father's name, and you do not receive Me; if another comes in his own name, him you will receive.” Jn. 5:43 Anti-Christ could say, “If you have seen me, you’ve seen my father!” Copycat – Remember copying someone’s every movement…until you annoyed them? Satan is the ultimate copycat. Nothing seems to be

Revelation 2:1-7 — Patmos”(John) as he pens 7 Important messages to 7 Important churches! Map – Note Patmos. Circle in order clockwise. Starting with Ephesus near the coast. Why is Christ 1st dealing with the church? Because judgment begins where? (1 Pet.4:17) “For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God?” So Jesus deals with these 7 churches before he deals with the lost