Bible Commentaries

1 Kings 1:1-53 — stunted. The writer of Proverbs knew that persons, like trees, need a favorable environment in order to thrive. Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. Prov.13:20 Or, bad company corrupts good character. 1 Cor.15:33 Practical Application: The Book of Kings has many lessons for believers. We see a warning about the company we keep, and especially in regard to close associations and marriage. The kings of Israel who, like Solomon, married

Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 — image. Who is the fool of scripture? The fool in Proverbs is assured a destructive fate (Prov 10:14, 21). This destruction comes in part because of his rebellious attitude (Prov 10:8). Fools refuse instruction or discipline (Prov 15:5; 16:22; 17:10). Instead, they recklessly get themselves into trouble (Prov 14:16; 18:6). They are also arrogant (Prov 12:15) and untrustworthy (Prov 26:6). Fools speak impulsively and argumentatively (Prov 20:3; 29:9, 11). There is a moral

Isaiah 1:1-31 — Hosea(North/Is.) & Micah (South/Judah) {23 years before Jeremiah; 7000 years before Christ} He writes with rich images of the coming Messiah. His birth, “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given;”; his death in ch.53; His Kingdom reign in the final ch’s. Personal Life – Married; Had at least 2 sons: Shear-Jashub(7:3); Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz(8:3). He spent most of his life in Jerusalem. Looks like he also wrote a history about

Isaiah 66:1-24 — man has devised in which to worship God. Like: The National Cathedral in Washington D.C.(stained glass impressive); St. Peters basilica in Rome(the art & statues remarkable); The Jade Buddha Temple in shanghai; Hindi temples in India; The Muslims 5th holiest site The Doom of the Rock Mosque(They believe this is where Abraham almost sacrificed Ishmael not Issac). Again, how do you build a house for the Lord when He made everything? I’ve seen some of the greatest “systems”

Jeremiah 16:1-21 — share Gods message of the coming judgment. Application: Q: Could there be a reason for your singleness? Q: Does it have to be neative(ie. God’s mad at me)? Q: What are the advantages Paul points out to being single in 1 Cor.7:25-33? (times short, be w/o care) FATHERING - He therefore could not have a family/no kids! Vs.4 – Families will be wiped out & reduced to bird food, to carrion(dead rotting flesh). Application: What do we learn about marriage

Jeremiah 23:1-40 — shepherds today! Q: What’s your style of leadership? Good Shepherds(3,4) (eg) Zerubbabel, Ezra, Nehemiah, Maccabees are some of the good shepherds/leaders who will come back from the north/Babylon & feedthe sheep. Great Shepherd!(5,6) “David’s family tree may have been cut down, but a branch(shoot) would grow from the stump & become ruler of the nation.” (ww) “THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUS” (Jehovah Tsidkenu)[root Tsedek] 2 reasons of importance! [1]

Jeremiah 24:1-10 — gooey rich and chewy inside, Tenderflaky golden cakey outside, {Wrap the inside with the outside, and its good for you(not sure about this line)}…It's the big Fig Newton!!1.1.1.    Read chapter! The 1st deportation occurs in 597bc! - 2 Kings 24:14-16 “Also he carried into captivity all Jerusalem: all the captains and all the mighty men of valor, ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths. None remained except the poorest people of the land. And he carried

Jeremiah 5:1-31 — for this is where in scripture? Gen.18:22-33. 10 rt. Men could have saved Sodom, Gomorrah, & hand full of cities(Gen 18). 1 rt. Man…Lot, saved 1 city [when he went to Zoar](Gen.19:21). 1 man Jesus Christ saved the world (Heb.7:24,25 “He(Jesus) is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.”) “Forgiving many for the Righteousness of one”…Sound familiar? Some righteousness

Jeremiah 51:1-64 — To Babylon! (50:31-51:5) (31,32) Pride issue. (34) “Plead their case” – speaks of a court case. Jehovah was their: defense attorney, judge, & jury, & he found Babylon guilty! * Israel was weak, but their Redeemer was strong to free

Ezekiel 16:1-63 — teenage skateboarders heard her cries and discovered her on top of a garbage bin. She was wrapped in a blanket and a paper bag and still had her umbilical cord attached. A new born infant found abandoned in a vacant field just off Interstate 45, in Jefferson County. The child was left on a pile of garbage partially covered with a plastic bag containing the afterbirth. “The new born infant was found by Mr. Jesu Rodriguez, a temporarily unemployed carpenter who was walking along

Ezekiel 20:1-44 — repeated rebellion. (4,8,13,21) Review God’s patience in drawing them to Himself. (9,14,21) FOR MY NAME’S SAKE! (1-44) ​​​​​​​SINNING IN EGYPT! (1-9) In the land of Egypt – vs.5 (5,6) I raised My hand in an oath to them – 3 times. Q: What do you think it means when GOD swears something? “I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, & nothing but the truth, so help Me Me!” For when God made a promise

Numbers 22:1-41 — future) Extremely afraid of Israel’s number & Israel’s God/reputaiton (3). He allies with Midian. Balak realizes that physical force would never defeat the Jews, so he resorts to spiritual deception by hiring Balaam to curse Israel. (5) Balaam - What an enigma! He’s from a heathen nation, yet he knew the true God. He was a soothsayer, yet he was able to predict the future of Israel. He listened to the Word of God, yet turned right around & led Israel into sin & judgement. Pethor

Nahum 2:1-13 — uncovered that depict battles of this time period. (show pictures) We have here a dramatic picture of the [1] Invasion [2] Battle [3] Victory [4] Humiliation {our outline!} THE INVASION! (1-4) (1) The Hebrew Scriptures start ch.2 with 1:15. (1:15) Isaiah uses this for the fall of Babylon – See Is.52:7 Paul uses this announcement for us today “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!” (Rom.10:15) The

Nahum 2:1-13 — uncovered that depict battles of this time period. (show pictures) We have here a dramatic picture of the [1] Invasion [2] Battle [3] Victory [4] Humiliation {our outline!} THE INVASION! (1-4) (1) The Hebrew Scriptures start ch.2 with 1:15. (1:15) Isaiah uses this for the fall of Babylon – See Is.52:7 Paul uses this announcement for us today “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!” (Rom.10:15) The

Deuteronomy 24:1-22 — seems to be to prevent frivolous divorce, and to present divorce itself in a disparaging light. Jesus’ interpretation of this passage indicated that divorce (like polygamy) went against the divine ideal for marriage. MISC LAWS (5-22) ​​​​​​​Now on a happier note… Newlyweds (5) Exemption from military service or being drafted for a year. If he were killed in combat...he probably wouldn’t have future generations

Acts 17:1-15 — “yes” to life & a resounding “amen” to love. They feel the strong stings of growing, but their sleeves are always rolled up, their minds are whirring, & their hearts are ablaze.” (Adapted from Chuck Swindoll; Acts 17; pg.151.) Full life – The abundant life, comes from Jn.10:10. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. The thief came to take advantage or even kill the sheep;

2 Corinthians 11:22-33 — Intro: What were the Lords 1st words to Paul after his conversion? Acts 9:15,16 Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel. For I will show him (the great things he’ll do in my name? No!; The success he’ll have as a missionary? No!; How many people he’ll

Hebrews 7:1-10 — Slide#9 Intro: Just yesterday it came out that ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq & Syria) lined up and shot dead at least 50 tribesmen & women in Iraq's Anbar province, the latest mass killing committed by the group. Presently, there is a Coalition(alliance/fusion) fighting against ISIS. Now named: Operation Inherent Resolve? It’s made up of: U.S., Great Britain,

Revelation 17:1-18 — It was famous for the Tower of Babel, which was built to keep the people from scattering, in direct defiance of God’s command to do so! - Hammurabi made Babylon a Religious Power about 1600bc. Babylon’s zenith was during Neb. reign(604-562bc); Babylon’s decline was in 539 when captured by Darius the Mede(see Daniel). From 300bc the city has been in decay. - In 1986 Saddam Hussein(portraying himself as the successor to Neb.)began to rebuild Babylon, which lies (50m.)south of

1 Samuel 24:1-22 — A TREATY OF NON-AGGRESSION! (ch.24) ANOTHER TEAR IN THE ROBE! (1-7) (1,2) En Gedi - Lit. the Rocks of the Wild Goats. An oasis on the Western side of the Dead Sea. Best source of fresh water in the wilderness area. Compare vs.5(torn robe) with 1 Sam.15:26b,27(torn robe) His conscience was tender enough to trouble him. Why was this wrong? He was humiliating the king. David knew he should respect authority. A sensitive conscience is a great