Bible Commentaries

1 Kings 20:1-43 — hatch!” ​​​​​​​A proverbial saying reminding Ben-hadad that victory cannot be assured until the battle is over. Eg. Laurent Mangel got caught short in Feb.2011 in the Tour of the Mediterranean. At the end of the first stage he celebrated his victory from the 5-man breakaway, only to have French champion Thomas Voeckler nudge ahead of him on the line with a bike throw. Voekler landed up taking the stage and the overall leader’s jersey. (12) Drunkenness - as in the case of Belshazzar, so here,

2 Kings 6:1-33 — [Eg. grandkids looking for a certain toy (small loss) at our house, tear house apart to find it] Our small worries mean everything to Him cuz we mean everything to Him We can cast all our care on Him because He cares about us. 1 Pet.5:7 The God who supplied food for a faithful widow, and who provided wine at a small-town wedding, meets our needs as well. This miracle illustrates a simple but profound truth...God cares about the small Slide8d stuff of life

Psalms 19:1-14 — chosen to do this? - 2 ways through… General Revelation(or Natural) (see here in vs. 1–6); Specific Revelation(or Supernatural) (see here in vs. 7–14). General – Through Creation; & in our Conscience (Rom.2:14,15). Rom.1:20 “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.” Rom.2:14,15

Leviticus 16:1-34 — the children of Israel? (Their sins were atoned for) Q: Was this actual ceremony for the priest a matter of life & death? (yes – ch.10 Nadab & Abihu) Q: The Jews call this day what? (Yom Kippur/day-atonement) PREP THE PRIEST! (1-5) (1) This chapter picks up from ch.10. (2) How sad! Once a year; How Joyful! Access to God; How Grandiose! Perpetual access now for us! IDENTIFY THE SACRIFICE! (6-10) ​​​​​​​Atonement = to make

Leviticus 27:1-34 — expensive! Mt.12:36,37 “But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. "For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned." (confess w/your mouth) Prov.20:25 “It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy, And afterward to reconsider his vows.” Eccl.5:4,5 “When you make a vow to God, do not delay to pay it; For He has no pleasure in fools. Pay what you have vowed; Better

Ecclesiastes 7:15-29 — Intro: Listen in on a very old mans wisdom. He has been through a lot. Studied much. Experienced women, wealth, & the world...basically, he’s seen it all! I’VE SEEN IT ALL (15-20) (15b) David answers this in Psalm 37 as Asaph does in Ps. 73. But I love God’s answer when Jeremiah asked it in (12:1-5) Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are those happy who deal so treacherously? (1) Jeremiah struggles

Isaiah 41:1-29 — the opening statement…(Read vs.1) PRESENTING THE CASE! (1-12) [1] The Nations Take The Stand! (1-7) (2) God would raise up Cyrus from the East(Persia). But will bring him down from the North(after he conquered the Medes, v.25). (4) (Message) I’m first on the scene. I’m also the last to leave. (5-7) Jehovah is asking for them to determine whether He or some idol of the heathen, is the true God? The test is a simple one “Who”? –

Isaiah 48:1-22 — now stiff. (like y C-6 Discectomy, now cage) Sinew = a tissue that attaches a muscle to the bone. Means to stretch. A.k.a. tendon, which gives muscle & bone its flexibility. No flexibility, like wearing a suit of armor. (5) He didn’t want some idol getting the glory! (8) A constant refrain of history. The problem of all mankind…a sinner from the womb! Ps.51:5 “Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me.” Ps.58:3

Isaiah 63:1-19 — Intro: Pray for Kim Peck & Golden Preciado (join 35 ladies) going to Russia to do a women’s conference. [spilt up into small groups & go as far as Siberia] {leave Jan 27-Feb 6th} From this, chapter till the end of the book, there will be a mixture of welcome & rejection! Q: What movie comes

Amos 3:1-15 — Jesus.” Purpose: Warn Israel of coming doom. Ch.’s – 1,2 = 8 Accusations. [Dart board analogy(green to red “bullseye”)] Ch.’s – 3-6 = 3 Sermons. [tonight just take one, in ch.3]Ch.’s – 7-9 = 5 Visions. Chapter picks up on the point of Israel’s judgment. Remember, Israel was enjoying a time of peace, prosperity,& “religious revival”! Q: Why do many people have difficulty believing in God as judge? UNIQUE

Numbers 16:1-50 — well. Korah aspired to priestly privilege not being content with sacred duties. (1) Korah was 1st cousin to Moses & Aaron. He was camped close to Reuben & thus their association in this rebellion. (2) The opposition was staggering! 250 men, all united against Moses & Aaron. Most people aren’t content with rebelling alone! Here we have Mutiny in the Desert! Yet Moses was not intimidated; he took the matter to the Lord & let Him be the judge! (4,5) [good advice!] God

Numbers 18:1-32 — God-appointed? OFFERINGS FOR SUPPORT! (8-20) (8) God has given us what we need! ​​​​​​​He fed the priests from the sacrifices brought to the altar & later in vs.21 from the tithes. It’s a Perpetual Portion! 1 Tim 5:18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.” (from Jesus, in Lk.10:7) 1 Cor.9:13,14 Do you not know that those who minister the holy things

Numbers 5:1-31 — into the camp to infect others AND…Why else? Excluded from the camp why? because Jehovah was there! (3) Such was the righteous function of the Law. When in grace, Jesus came/returned to the camp and [1] cleansed the leper (Lk.5:13) [2] stopped the issue of blood(Lk.7:15) [3] & raised the dead(Lk.8:44) Not “kicked out of the family” but for a time they were camp followers only; excluded until their purification was ensured according to the provision of the

Zechariah 14:1-21 — Many can change color at will, & can leap a remarkable distance.” So these demons are cold-blooded fiends, creatures of 2 worlds, full of venom & poison for mankind, & are swift paced to lead men to their blood-bathed-end! [16:15] We need to watch for Him! We also need to watch out for the “embrace the world”. “The Lion of persecution might not be a threat to us, but we are being hugged by the Bear of this world.” Comfortable in his warm,

John 7:1-39 — forthcoming latter rain. A reminder of the water which sprang from the rock while in the wilderness. (Manners & Customs; John 7:37 & William Barclay; Vol.1, pg.249.) Remember this for the end of the message! (3-5) They try to double-dog-dare Him to go down! [Anybody have older brother's...ok then!] (10) Jesus lived on a divine timetable…& so should we. Ps.31:14,15 But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.”

Acts 5:1-11 — GREAT FEAR! (5:1-8) THE DECEPTION OF ANANIAS & SAPPHIRA! (1,2) No doubt they were glad to be apart of the movement & were serious about their involvement. They sought to go after both worlds: sell the property & make a show of giving it to the church, but

Acts 6:1-7 — to where our kindness, love, & generosity is drawn from. 1 definition for Christian in the dictionary is: “showing qualities such as kindness, helpfulness, and concern for others.” (Microsoft® Encarta® Reference Library 2005. © 1993-2004 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.) Christian Philanthropy – “Christians loving their fellow man”. The Mazatec Indians in Southwestern Mexico have an odd behavior which stems from their concept

James 3:1-12 — [The tongue weighs only 2 oz.; it has 8 muscles to change its position; aprox 4” long] It helps us to chew, taste, swallow, & articulate words. It also is used for deceit, destruction, it devours, it is sharp sword, it breaks bones(Prov.25:15), backbites, flatters, & poisons. So it also is known as, “The 2 oz. Beast!” (Title) It’s this beastly nature that James address in this passage. But is it our literal tongues that are the real problem? Read

Revelation 7:1-17 — Seals…we have 144,000 Good ones! SEALED SAINTS! (1-8) 4 corners - North-South-East-West. Holding the 4 winds - God controls all nature! Many places in Scripture shows angels in control of the forces of nature. (Rev.14:18, 16:5; Heb.1:7) No wind would bring a halt to our intricate watering system(wind carries water inland, from the ocean). Imagine the smog in Riverside then? (just sitting there) (2) What kind of Seal? – See 14:1 (the name of

Revelation 7:1-17 — Seals…we have 144,000 Good ones! SEALED SAINTS! (1-8) 4 corners - North-South-East-West. Holding the 4 winds - God controls all nature! Many places in Scripture shows angels in control of the forces of nature. (Rev.14:18, 16:5; Heb.1:7) No wind would bring a halt to our intricate watering system(wind carries water inland, from the ocean). Imagine the smog in Riverside then? (just sitting there) (2) What kind of Seal? – See 14:1 (the name of