Bible Commentaries

Psalms 33:1-22 — Layman’s Bible Commentary, Psalms, Vol.9, pg.64) So, apropos for our New Year. Outline: God’s Word in Worship. God’s Word in Creation. God’s Word in History. God’s Word in Your Life. GOD’S WORD IN WORSHIP (1-5) ​​​​​​​We dare not separate worship from the Word of God. Remember, Jesus said we must worship God in spirit & in truth. Jn.4:24 The better we know the Scriptures, the better we will be able to

Psalms 45:1-17 — messianic psalm. Others include, Ps.2,16,22,110 where all or most of the material refers to Jesus. Outline: we have a short introduction(1) & a short conclusion(16,17) & in between, the poet addresses the groom(2-9) & then addresses the bride(10-15). Title: THE Story of the Ages! The Background: Ancient Wedding Customs: Betrothal - A very formal act. Arranged by parents of bride & groom.​​​​​​​ Legal procedure enacted before witnesses, confirmed

Leviticus 26:1-46 — Intro: Read last verse 1st. “made between” – speaking of “covenants” w/God. 8 times(covenants)in this chapter(9,15,25,42{3 x’s},44,45) Illustration: If you represent the U.S.A. in the space program you must have an unconditional respect for authority! Astronaut General Charles M. Duke(Apollo 16)reported that he had to follow an intricate plan,

Isaiah 32:1-20 — from it, feed their inner life with the strength and beauty of the Lord their God.” How wonderfully this describes the escape from the danger of a “misplaced confidence” (i.e. last chapter/Egypt). Moral Character! (5-8) (5-7) In a leader there should be no conflict between public duty & private morality. Also, we should pray for our society not to be led by fools! Read Paul Harvey’s editorial God is looking for those whose eyes,

Mark 8:1-21 — man. Sometimes we need just a little more “splainin”. As the disciples needed here. Title & Outline: Feast; Policed; Yeast. FEAST (1-10) Isn’t the bible full of contradictions? - I thought it was a feeding of 5000 not 4000??? These are simply 2 different events. I found 8 differences. Feeding 5000 took place on the Western shore of Galilee; Feeding 4000 on the Eastern shore. Feeding 5000 involved predominantly Jews; Feeding 4000 involved predominantly

Luke 24:36-53 — REAPPEARING! (36) Shalom Alechem – Peace to you. Here’s the question: If the disciples believed Jesus was risen, why were they startled & frightened when Jesus appeared to them? see 34,35 REASSURING! (37-43) THEIR PANIC! (37) Why are you troubled? – Ahh, no reason really! The apostles are troubled fearing persecution from the authorities. The apostles are terrified meeting behind locked doors. Jn.20:19 “On

John 1:14-34 — clear the way for the Lord. When you worship, first smooth the desert path for God. When God seems distant, do a little roadwork of repentance in order to prepare the way for Him. (24-28) John’s humility summed up in vs.27. (3 times: vs.15,27,30) John probably had in mind a rabbinical saying, “Every service which a slave performs for his master shall a disciple do for his teacher except the loosing of his sandlethong.” (Leon morris; Commentary on the Gospel of John;

John 8:1-11 — TRAPPING THE TRAPPERS! (7:53-8:9a) Problems with this? - Both of them deserved to die (Lev.20:10) The man who commits adultery with another man’s wife, he who commits adultery with his neighbor’s wife, the adulterer and the adulteress, shall surely be put

Romans 3:1-20 — were the recipients & guardians of such treasure! We in Christian America have similar advantages, to the rest of the world: We have the bible (actually, many translations most likely); [6,900 languages in the world; 2,500 have some or all of the bible; Leaving 4,400 w/o Scripture portions available; representing 634 million people!] We’ve read what God is like; What know what He requires for salvation. [2] GOD’S FAITHFULNESS CALLED

Romans 3:1-20 — were the recipients & guardians of such treasure! We in Christian America have similar advantages, to the rest of the world: We have the bible (actually, many translations most likely); [6,900 languages in the world; 2,500 have some or all of the bible; Leaving 4,400 w/o Scripture portions available; representing 634 million people!] We’ve read what God is like; What know what He requires for salvation. [2] GOD’S FAITHFULNESS CALLED

Philippians 4:1-7 — matters. Paint any story on it from lil church issues to big ones. But then again, “A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor!” Illustration: It is said that when the British and French were fighting in Canada in the 1750s, Admiral Phipps, commander of the British fleet, was told to anchor outside Quebec. He was given orders to wait for the British land forces to arrive, then support them when they attacked the city. Phipps’ navy arrived early. As the admiral

Philippians 4:1-7 — matters. Paint any story on it from lil church issues to big ones. But then again, “A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor!” Illustration: It is said that when the British and French were fighting in Canada in the 1750s, Admiral Phipps, commander of the British fleet, was told to anchor outside Quebec. He was given orders to wait for the British land forces to arrive, then support them when they attacked the city. Phipps’ navy arrived early. As the admiral

2 Timothy 3:1-13 — Tim!” But Paul doesn’t paint a false picture of the future. And, the fact that false teachers will always be lurking around the church. (6,7) (Chuck Swindoll.) Instead, prepares him for the degeneration of society. (1-5) Paul doesn’t end on that depressing not, but assures Timothy God has the final word. EXPECT TERRIBLE TIMES! (1-9) ​​​​​​​Intro: (1) Vance Havner says that our day is one of

2 Timothy 3:1-13 — Tim!” But Paul doesn’t paint a false picture of the future. And, the fact that false teachers will always be lurking around the church. (6,7) (Chuck Swindoll.) Instead, prepares him for the degeneration of society. (1-5) Paul doesn’t end on that depressing not, but assures Timothy God has the final word. EXPECT TERRIBLE TIMES! (1-9) ​​​​​​​Intro: (1) Vance Havner says that our day is one of

Hebrews 8:1-13 — “done away with”…at the cross at Calvary! SUPERIOR PRIEST (1,2) ​​​​​​​Marcus Aurelius was was one of the greatest Roman Emperors. As an administrator he was unsurpassed. Died at age 59, having worked himself to death in the service of his people. His biographer Capitolinus tells us, “He was appalled rather than overjoyed, and when he was told to move to the private house of Hadrian, the Emperor, it was with reluctance that

Hebrews 8:1-13 — “done away with”…at the cross at Calvary! SUPERIOR PRIEST (1,2) ​​​​​​​Marcus Aurelius was was one of the greatest Roman Emperors. As an administrator he was unsurpassed. Died at age 59, having worked himself to death in the service of his people. His biographer Capitolinus tells us, “He was appalled rather than overjoyed, and when he was told to move to the private house of Hadrian, the Emperor, it was with reluctance that

James 1:1-11 — enticement to evil w/in the human heart. James is the ½ brother of Jesus; was a devout Jew; a leader in the Jerusalem Church; known as “Camel Knees” because of his prayer life. You can call him James the Challenger: as there are 54 Imperatives or commands in just 108 vs. - Wow! James gives plenty of practical advice on Christian living! (Christian Living for Dummies!) It’s the N.T.’s book of Proverbs. You’ll hear bits of the Sermon on the Mnt.

James 1:1-11 — enticement to evil w/in the human heart. James is the ½ brother of Jesus; was a devout Jew; a leader in the Jerusalem Church; known as “Camel Knees” because of his prayer life. You can call him James the Challenger: as there are 54 Imperatives or commands in just 108 vs. - Wow! James gives plenty of practical advice on Christian living! (Christian Living for Dummies!) It’s the N.T.’s book of Proverbs. You’ll hear bits of the Sermon on the Mnt.

2 Peter 2:1-11 — apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. 2 Cor.11:13-15 Christianity has always been plagued by false teachers & false teachings. This chapter talk about those that were among them. The Infiltrators! Define terms: Apostate: professed believers who deliberately rejects revealed

Revelation 1:1-3 — How we are going to look at it. Illustration: Like this picture – explain its background. Yossi Rosenstein (“Symbolic Art”) Have someone tell what they see from row 10. Have someone tell what they see from row 5. Have another come take a closer look. In viewing art “no single visit will be sufficient” the more you visit the painting, the more it will reveal itself to the visitor, the more it will reveal the Artist/Author himself!