Bible Commentaries

Esther 3:1-15 — you’ve been Overlooked or Unrewarded? What should we do when we are not treated fairly? Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 1 Pet.5:6,7 Key: Mordecai wasn’t rewarded right away, but he was at the right time. How do we deal with Injustice in our Life? How do we deal with unrewarded good deeds? Can we embrace the perspective of Deferred Rewards? Mordecai

Esther 3:1-15 — you’ve been Overlooked or Unrewarded? What should we do when we are not treated fairly? Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 1 Pet.5:6,7 Key: Mordecai wasn’t rewarded right away, but he was at the right time. How do we deal with Injustice in our Life? How do we deal with unrewarded good deeds? Can we embrace the perspective of Deferred Rewards? Mordecai

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?

Lamentations 3:1-66 — Intro: Here we find ourselves at the heart of this 5-fold memorial. This is the turning point in Jeremiah’s experience of grief & prayer. The verses or stanzas run in triads {1,2,3, = a} Outline: He looked to Himself; He looked to the Lord; He looked to the people! LOOKING AT HIMSELF!

Lamentations 3:1-66 — Intro: Here we find ourselves at the heart of this 5-fold memorial. This is the turning point in Jeremiah’s experience of grief & prayer. The verses or stanzas run in triads {1,2,3, = a} Outline: He looked to Himself; He looked to the Lord; He looked to the people! LOOKING AT HIMSELF!

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

John 17:6-19 — in but not be of the world. We see Jesus walking toward deaths door, “calmly, victoriously, joyously”. We’re also reminded that we were the Fathers gift to the Son (see give 2,6,11,12) Outline: Jesus prayed for Himself(1-5); for His disciples(6-19); for all of His church(20-26) What did/does Jesus do for His disciples? JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS DISCIPLES! (6-19) REVEALING TO THEM! (6-8,14) Jesus had revealed the Father to them, i.e. His character & resources (6,7). Jesus

John 17:6-19 — in but not be of the world. We see Jesus walking toward deaths door, “calmly, victoriously, joyously”. We’re also reminded that we were the Fathers gift to the Son (see give 2,6,11,12) Outline: Jesus prayed for Himself(1-5); for His disciples(6-19); for all of His church(20-26) What did/does Jesus do for His disciples? JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS DISCIPLES! (6-19) REVEALING TO THEM! (6-8,14) Jesus had revealed the Father to them, i.e. His character & resources (6,7). Jesus

John 8:12-36 — INTRO: Aeroflat Flight 593 (Russian Airlines) The voice and flight data recorders revealed a message of terror. “Daddy, can I turn this?” The cockpit tapes record a chilling scene: The relief pilot, Yaroslav Kudrinsky, was taking his 2 children on their 1st

John 8:12-36 — INTRO: Aeroflat Flight 593 (Russian Airlines) The voice and flight data recorders revealed a message of terror. “Daddy, can I turn this?” The cockpit tapes record a chilling scene: The relief pilot, Yaroslav Kudrinsky, was taking his 2 children on their 1st

Acts 13:13-52 — Minor. Where he talks about blessings from God via faith, not law. A faith that sets men free to enjoy liberty in Christ. - A liberty to produce the fruits of righteousness through a spirit-led life-style! 3RD LONGEST SERMON IN ACTS! (15-41) To win the God-fearing Gentiles, Paul had to take the calculated risk of offending the hard-core Jews. (Peter Wagner; pg.299) (17) An uplifted arm – mighty power! The time of the Exodus was a period of the most concentrated

Acts 13:13-52 — Minor. Where he talks about blessings from God via faith, not law. A faith that sets men free to enjoy liberty in Christ. - A liberty to produce the fruits of righteousness through a spirit-led life-style! 3RD LONGEST SERMON IN ACTS! (15-41) To win the God-fearing Gentiles, Paul had to take the calculated risk of offending the hard-core Jews. (Peter Wagner; pg.299) (17) An uplifted arm – mighty power! The time of the Exodus was a period of the most concentrated

Acts 21:1-40 — these sources of advice & when not to? That’s what Paul faces in our chapter today! MAN’S ADVICE VERSUS GOD’S VOICE! (1-40) ​​​​​​​PAUL THE TRAVELER! (1-14) Luke devotes 5 ½ chapters to an account of Paul’s last visit to Jerusalem. 5 Incidents: Paul speaks to a hostile Jewish crowd in Jerusalem (who he is & why he went to the Gentiles); Paul meets the Jewish Sanhedrin; he speaks to Felix, then Festus,

Acts 21:1-40 — these sources of advice & when not to? That’s what Paul faces in our chapter today! MAN’S ADVICE VERSUS GOD’S VOICE! (1-40) ​​​​​​​PAUL THE TRAVELER! (1-14) Luke devotes 5 ½ chapters to an account of Paul’s last visit to Jerusalem. 5 Incidents: Paul speaks to a hostile Jewish crowd in Jerusalem (who he is & why he went to the Gentiles); Paul meets the Jewish Sanhedrin; he speaks to Felix, then Festus,

Acts 23:1-35 — that we’ll talk about at the very end…Would you say you relate to God more as a servant to his Master, or a child to his/her Father? Well, one more time we left Paul in danger…so let’s go get him. GRIEF TO GRACE! (1-35) TONGUE & CHEEK LASHING! (1-5) (1) I have lived in all good conscience before God –​​​​​​​ Greek lit. – “lived as a citizen with God.” Meaning, “I am not guilty &

Acts 23:1-35 — that we’ll talk about at the very end…Would you say you relate to God more as a servant to his Master, or a child to his/her Father? Well, one more time we left Paul in danger…so let’s go get him. GRIEF TO GRACE! (1-35) TONGUE & CHEEK LASHING! (1-5) (1) I have lived in all good conscience before God –​​​​​​​ Greek lit. – “lived as a citizen with God.” Meaning, “I am not guilty &

Revelation 10:1-11 — causes loss of anxiety, decreased appetite for lying, cheating, stealing, & hating. Symptoms: increased sensation of love, peace, joy, & compassion!” Q: Do you place “yourself” under the correction of Gods Word? Read #52 Logs (B.P.) Read chapter! - Heavenly scene; Longest Vision here in this book! Here we have another chapter set aside to assure us that... “Not for a single moment has God abandoned, our protected planet, to His foes!” After

Revelation 2:12-17 — Pechanga!” [C.C.Pechanga hmmmm – would we even think of it?] Didn’t deny the faith, even during persecution – They held to their faith even when it might have cost them their lives! “Faith” - Heb.11:32-35a - “Some By Faith subdued kingdoms & escaped the edge of the sword.” Heb.11:35b-38 – “Others, Through Faith were tortured & slain w/the sword.” Heb.11:39 - “All these obtained a good testimony through

2 Samuel 23:1-7 — INTRO: Famous Last Words: Akiba ben Joseph (c.40-c.135) "The paper burns, but the words fly free." (at the stake, when the Torah was also burned) Max Baer (1909-1959) [American boxer, Heavyweight Champion 1934-5] "Oh God, here I go..." Thomas Becket (1119-1179) "I am ready

2 Samuel 23:1-7 — INTRO: Famous Last Words: Akiba ben Joseph (c.40-c.135) "The paper burns, but the words fly free." (at the stake, when the Torah was also burned) Max Baer (1909-1959) [American boxer, Heavyweight Champion 1934-5] "Oh God, here I go..." Thomas Becket (1119-1179) "I am ready