Bible Commentaries

Leviticus 5 overview — Intro: We’ll follow the lead of the Hebrew bible which numbers ch. 5 right through to 6:7. (e.g. 6:1 = 5:20 etc.) Sin Offering deals w/the fact we are sinners by nature. It emphasizes the sin committed. Trespass Offering deals w/individual acts of sin. It emphasizes the harm done by the transgressor. We

Leviticus 5 overview — Intro: We’ll follow the lead of the Hebrew bible which numbers ch. 5 right through to 6:7. (e.g. 6:1 = 5:20 etc.) Sin Offering deals w/the fact we are sinners by nature. It emphasizes the sin committed. Trespass Offering deals w/individual acts of sin. It emphasizes the harm done by the transgressor. We

Leviticus 6:8-30 — the gift of God which is in you” {i.e. “stir up the flame again in your life!”} [4] Offer a new burnt offering unto the Lord. The daily service was 2 lambs, 1 offered at sunrise & the other at evening. [5] Keep our hearts flame burning perpetually. Wood was provided for the fire at the expense of the congregation. Body Life! (team work – unity) Fire always burning (3 x’s). This fire originated from God (see

Leviticus 6:8-30 — the gift of God which is in you” {i.e. “stir up the flame again in your life!”} [4] Offer a new burnt offering unto the Lord. The daily service was 2 lambs, 1 offered at sunrise & the other at evening. [5] Keep our hearts flame burning perpetually. Wood was provided for the fire at the expense of the congregation. Body Life! (team work – unity) Fire always burning (3 x’s). This fire originated from God (see

Isaiah 35:1-10 — Assurance of Glory! (ch.35) God’s heart is to have sinners repent & believers to be encouraged! When Jesus comes to rule & reign marvelous changes will take place. (1) The desolate wilderness turns into a beautiful garden. Human history began in a garden,

Isaiah 35:1-10 — Assurance of Glory! (ch.35) God’s heart is to have sinners repent & believers to be encouraged! When Jesus comes to rule & reign marvelous changes will take place. (1) The desolate wilderness turns into a beautiful garden. Human history began in a garden,

Jeremiah 12:1-17 — Intro: 12:1-5 was Jeremiah’s Prayer. 12:6-17 was God’s response! Jeremiah was going through his theological crisis!(12:1,4) Then God answered (5-17) MY HERITAGE! (12:7-13) Read vs.6 (Jer.’s bro’s come against him) vs.7

Jeremiah 12:1-17 — Intro: 12:1-5 was Jeremiah’s Prayer. 12:6-17 was God’s response! Jeremiah was going through his theological crisis!(12:1,4) Then God answered (5-17) MY HERITAGE! (12:7-13) Read vs.6 (Jer.’s bro’s come against him) vs.7

Jeremiah 27:1-22 — It's a case of "If you lose, you win; if you give in, you won't give out." Outline: The Message of the Yoke(27); The Breaking of the Yoke(28). THE MESSAGE OF THE YOKE! (27:1-22) He delivers this sermon 3 times: 1st To 5 Ambassadors (1-11) vs.2 – “Bonds & yokes” – (NIV) "Make a yoke out of straps and crossbars and put it on your neck.” {leather straps & wooden cross-boards} vs.3 - Here Jeremiah chose a time when 5 representatives

Jeremiah 27:1-22 — It's a case of "If you lose, you win; if you give in, you won't give out." Outline: The Message of the Yoke(27); The Breaking of the Yoke(28). THE MESSAGE OF THE YOKE! (27:1-22) He delivers this sermon 3 times: 1st To 5 Ambassadors (1-11) vs.2 – “Bonds & yokes” – (NIV) "Make a yoke out of straps and crossbars and put it on your neck.” {leather straps & wooden cross-boards} vs.3 - Here Jeremiah chose a time when 5 representatives

Jeremiah 28:1-17 — matter who puts it on your shoulder. {He can even use unbel.’s} 3rd - Accept your yokes as from God & He will transform it from “Bondage to Blessing!” 4th – If you Break the light yoke, the next one will be heavier. 5th - Everyone must wear a yoke! {we are like wild beasts that need to be broken} vs.17 – God doesn’t usually strike someone dead in such a dramatic fashion. Q: Can you name a few? {The sons of Korah/Num.16; Uzzah/2 Sam.6;

Jeremiah 34:1-22 — Intro: Promises Promises! Prov.20:25 “It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy, And afterward to reconsider his vows.” Remember Acts 5 with Ananias & Sapphira his wife, when they sold a possession. Eccl.5:4,5 When you make a vow to God, do not delay

Jeremiah 34:1-22 — Intro: Promises Promises! Prov.20:25 “It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy, And afterward to reconsider his vows.” Remember Acts 5 with Ananias & Sapphira his wife, when they sold a possession. Eccl.5:4,5 When you make a vow to God, do not delay

Joel 3:1-21 — Intro: Story – Farmer whose fields of grain caught on fire. Saw the charredbody of a hen. He kicked it over, & out ran 5 little chicks from under it. The wrath of God is an all consuming fire! Nevertheless, it need not touch those who are covered by the Lord Jesus Christ. There is refuge in Him. The full wrath of God is revealed at 2 points of history: at

Joel 3:1-21 — Intro: Story – Farmer whose fields of grain caught on fire. Saw the charredbody of a hen. He kicked it over, & out ran 5 little chicks from under it. The wrath of God is an all consuming fire! Nevertheless, it need not touch those who are covered by the Lord Jesus Christ. There is refuge in Him. The full wrath of God is revealed at 2 points of history: at

Numbers 17:1-13 — him. Last week - Korah & others weren’t content with the ministry God had given them (sacred duties around tabernacle) & wanted the more important job of the priesthood. “Selfish ambition” is one of the works of the flesh (Gal.5:20) & it brings destruction. {works of flesh is opposite of fruit of spirit} AARON’S ALMONDS! ​​​​​​​STOPPING THE COMPLAIN CAMPAIGN! (1-5) One of Israel’s besetting sins were murmuring/complaining.

Numbers 17:1-13 — him. Last week - Korah & others weren’t content with the ministry God had given them (sacred duties around tabernacle) & wanted the more important job of the priesthood. “Selfish ambition” is one of the works of the flesh (Gal.5:20) & it brings destruction. {works of flesh is opposite of fruit of spirit} AARON’S ALMONDS! ​​​​​​​STOPPING THE COMPLAIN CAMPAIGN! (1-5) One of Israel’s besetting sins were murmuring/complaining.

Deuteronomy 5:1-5 — THE 10 COMMANDMENTS REVIEWED (5:1-5) The 10 commandments were given about 50 days after coming up out of Egypt. When encamped at Sinai. How were they given to Moses? Written (not oral) by the finger of God. The 10 commandments were written down & given to Moses to

Judges 10:1-18 — Intro: Shibboleth The Political Climate in the Early Iron Age [3 age system, to classify ancient societies: Stone - Bronze - Iron] In the Late Bronze Age (1550–1200 b.c.) there was an ongoing struggle between major political powers seeking control of Palestine. With the arrival of the Sea Peoples (Philistines) around 1200, all of the major powers were either wiped out (e.g., the Hittites) or neutralized

Judges 10:1-18 — Intro: Shibboleth The Political Climate in the Early Iron Age [3 age system, to classify ancient societies: Stone - Bronze - Iron] In the Late Bronze Age (1550–1200 b.c.) there was an ongoing struggle between major political powers seeking control of Palestine. With the arrival of the Sea Peoples (Philistines) around 1200, all of the major powers were either wiped out (e.g., the Hittites) or neutralized