Bible Commentaries

Psalms 33:1-22 — Intro: Show Psalms I’ve finished so far. Some number this Psalm among the songs sung at the New Year Festival. (The 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

Isaiah 32:1-20 — Intro: Here is Isaiah’s 4th promise of a coming king. The King, His Spirit, & His Kingdom! (1-12) The King! (1-4) (1) What you need is a King in your life, the Lord himself who will rule in righteousness and justice. A King is the Big Boss! (2-4) What

Isaiah 8:1-22 — "I changed it to George Stink," he answered, "but for the life of me I can't see what difference it's going to make!" WARNINGS! (1-22) ​​​​​​​IT’S ALL IN A NAME! (1-4) Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz – “Speed to the spoil! Hasten to the booty!” His last son Shear-Jashub(a remnant shall return) was in 7:3. This was Isaiah’s double message of doom & hope. This son’s name[longest in

Jeremiah 25:1-38 — with ill-natured saints is a deeper mystery.” CHASTENING JUDAH! (1-11) Vs.3 – 23 years! Jeremiah started serving as a prophet in the yr.626bc. – He continued after the fall in 587bc. – Which encompassed over 40 yrs. – This 23 yr. mark brings us to about mid-way in his prophetic carrier. Often if you’re with a company for a number of years, & have shown faithful service, they give you a gold watch or a trip somewhere! We give Jeremiah

Daniel 4:1-37 — being the most remarkable person he knows.” NEB’S TREE DREAM (1-18) (1-3) I believe we have a true conversion here recorded by a once very diabolical king. Neb is writing...It all began 8 years ago. (4) Interesting this all takes place at rest, or while flourishing. (6,7) Just like before none of them could answer it. (15) Ah, A Stump of Hope. A stump means, not wiped out completely. Is.42:3 A bruised reed He will not break, And smoking

Matthew 5:7 — outward manifestation of Pity. IV. Slide13 MERCY LIVED OUT Mercy is one of the special bridges God has built so that He can relate to you & me. And Mercy is a bridge you & I must build if we are going to relate lovingly to others. Slide14 Mercy was 1st shown to Lot, his wife & daughters, as the angels led them by hand out of the city before destruction. Gen.19:16 And while he lingered (Sodom & Gomorrah), the men took hold of his hand, his wife’s hand, and the

Mark 14:12-26 — have been very unusual as the women did this chore. But, in Khans, lodging houses, Inn’s where there were so many male strangers, they would hire male servants to fetch the water. Men carried water in large goatskin on back. Guest room (14) - same word as Inn in Nativity story...kata’lyma. Streets weren’t named & ran crooked, so easiest way for directions...follow him. (15) Furnished & prepared – i.e. spread w/carpets & cushions. Furnished w/a low table

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 1:26-38 — Israel. (Willmington’s Guide to the Bible; pg.612) To spiritualize these promises is to rob the Jews of what God has promised them. If Gabriel’s words in vs.30,31 are to be taken literally, so should his words in vs.32,33! MARY’S MYSTERY! (34) Unlike Zacharias, Mary believed God would do what He promised [vs45] She asked, “How will(lit. trans) this be” not “How can this be”. MARY’S METHOD! (35) The miracle of the virgin birth was not the actual

Luke 10:1-24 — place either Samaria or in Perea(Gk. for “beyond”, area east of the Jordan River, i.e., ‘beyond the Jordan’; Trans-Jordan), Either one typify’s foreign missions. Chapter 10-18 is only here in Luke(except 11:14-32). SENDING OUT THE 70! (1-16) PRAY & GO! (1-4) The Lord appointed – this is the foundation of all true Christian work. 70 – or some manuscripts say 72. 70 others – i.e. not the 12! 2 by 2 – “two are better

John 21:1-14 — of a lifetime! (Chuck Swindoll; The Lamb of God ; pg.102) Adoniram Judson said, “The motto of every missionary, whether preacher, printer, or schoolmaster, ought to be Devoted for life.” FISHERMEN ON THE SHORE! (4-14) COMMISSION & PROMISE OF BLESSING! (4-6a) The Master was watching, & His inquiry was followed by His commission & promise of blessing. FAITHFULNESS! (6b-8) Obedience was honored by immediate results, & the disciples recognized who was the

Ephesians 1:7-14 — Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us for it is written, Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree. Lutroo - to set free never to be bought again. [luo = loose, set free, deliver, release] Titus 2:14 (Jesus) who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people. But the Greek word used here for redemption is apolutrōsis, full redemption. Referring to the act of paying

2 Timothy 3:1-13 — translated “exceedingly fierce.” Q: So, how do we live for Christ in such exceedingly fierce times??? 1st Expect Terrible Times! (2-9) 2nd Follow the Right Examples! (10-13) 3rd Stick with the Scriptures! (next week, 14-17) [1] EXPECT TERRIBLE TIMES! (2-9) If you’re looking for a soon coming paradise on earth…you are in for a rude awakening! To believe this doesn’t make us a pessimist but a realist! (Warren Wiersbe; With the

2 Timothy 3:14-17 — allthe attempts of its enemies to exterminate it. It is miraculous in its results - transforming the lives of those who read and believe it.It is marvelous in its harmony - agreeing in all its parts, written over a period of 1600 years, by about 40 different authors. It is Fabulous in its preservation - maintaining its accuracy and reliability down through the centuries. Position Wanted: I would like a job as tutor, teacher and advisor to your family. I will never take a vacation. I will

Titus 2:11-15 — only saves us but also teaches us how to live the Christian life, how to living differently in the grip of grace. Jesus saved us not only so we’d belong to Him, but also so we would live like we belong to Him. vs.11 & 14 show what God has done for us - vs.12,13 show what we should do for God. GRACE PAST (11) Favor...an act of kindness beyond what is due. Have you ever done a favor for a friend? sure we all have. Grace – the Greeks used Xaris to refer

Titus 3:1-15 — peace has been broken. Shalom has been vandalized. Things are not the way they are supposed to be. As Milton said, It’s paradise lost. (By Dr. David Naugle|Published Date: March 08, 2010 http://www.colsoncenter.org/the-center/columns/indepth/14715-humpty-dumpty) OFF THE WALL (3) ​​​​​​​Every once in awhile the thin veneer is pulled back from humanity & we get a true glimpse of man’s depravity…which isn’t much different

Hebrews 8:1-13 — Intro: Title: God’s Justice was Swallowed by His Love Illust: Dog-do Duty!!! When a kid, one of my chores was picking up our dogs poop in the back 40. We had a metal bucket w/a lid that I would pretty much fill each week. Every time I opened it, the aroma was deadly. So bad sometimes in the summer, I wouldn’t want to lift that lid. So over the fence it went onto the local H.S. field (Monte

1 Peter 3:1-6 — Beauty. And then Her Example. [1] HER GOAL! (1c) Remember the context(21)...we must follow His example/pattern of humble endurance so that others will be led to His light. Peter must have been thinking of Jesus’ own words in Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many. (Marriage = serve; give your life) You must always focus on, & come back to,...it is for his soul! [2] HER SUBMISSION! (1a) This word(submit/subject)

1 Peter 3:13-17 — respond, we need to respond...with a life of virtue. Peter lays out 5 pieces of advice on how we need to respond as Christians. The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades! (13-17) [1] REMEMBER, YOU ARE BLESSED BY GOD! (13,14a) (13) Good - “It is only when a man falls in love with goodness that the wrong things lose their fascination & their power.” (14) Suffering – 2 kinds of suffering we deal with: Because of our Humanity – we

Revelation 3:14-22 — is the highly provocative The Screwtape Letters said in Wormwoods job description: "I, the devil, will always see to it that there are bad people. Your job, my dear Wormwood, is to provide me with the people who do not care." NAKED! (14-22) Don’t read text up front! Background: What is Murrieta known for? Temecula? Now, imagine if you knew what a 1st century writer knew about this city of Laodicea. Wealth - Laodicea was a wealthy & independent city. - They