Bible Commentaries

Psalms 112:1-10 — joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying his commands. 2 Their children will be successful everywhere; an entire generation of godly people will be blessed. 3 They themselves will be wealthy, and their good deeds will last forever. 4 Light shines in the darkness for the godly. They are generous, compassionate, and righteous. 5 Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly. 6 Such people will not be overcome by evil. Those who are righteous will

Matthew 14:1-21 — Intro: You Give Them Something We now move into a new & import section of Mt, The Retirement of the King. chps.14-20. (Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines of the NT, Mt.) Jesus now withdraws from the multitudes & spends time alone w/His disciples, preparing them for the coming crisis in Jerusalem (the cross). Remember even the disciples thought in

Matthew 14:1-21 — Intro: You Give Them Something We now move into a new & import section of Mt, The Retirement of the King. chps.14-20. (Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines of the NT, Mt.) Jesus now withdraws from the multitudes & spends time alone w/His disciples, preparing them for the coming crisis in Jerusalem (the cross). Remember even the disciples thought in

Matthew 2:1-23 — IDP THE KING OF THE JEWS HUNTED BY THE KING OF THE JEWS (1-12) ​​​​​​​(1) Wise men/Magoi/Magi - priestly cast of Medes. Possible Daniel planted seeds in Babylon, then Medes/Persian wise men. Maybe shared Numb.24:17 about a star rising out of Jacob/Israel? Herod The Great - at 4’4” he was a short man who wanted to be tall. He was a builder: Built...Palaces, Fortresses, Entire Cities, Masada, Aqueducts & esp. known for the remodeling of the Temple. He

Matthew 26:17-30 — get upset at Jesus when He doesn’t let you in on things. He will, when the time is right. Note Jesus was very organized. This wasn’t happening to him. Instead of getting a last meal…He gave one. (Mk.14:15) Furnished & prepared – i.e. spread w/carpets & cushions. Furnished w/a low table (U-shaped) by which they would recline. The meal consisted of the roasted lamb (to remind them of the lambs blood that was applied to the doorposts

Matthew 26:17-30 — get upset at Jesus when He doesn’t let you in on things. He will, when the time is right. Note Jesus was very organized. This wasn’t happening to him. Instead of getting a last meal…He gave one. (Mk.14:15) Furnished & prepared – i.e. spread w/carpets & cushions. Furnished w/a low table (U-shaped) by which they would recline. The meal consisted of the roasted lamb (to remind them of the lambs blood that was applied to the doorposts

Mark 1:1-8 — languages. Marks aim?...is the Gentile ear. Who’s ear do you have? Who is your audience? MARK OVERVIEW! ​​​​​​​WHO IS MARK? His full name was John(Heb) Mark(Latin). He was the Cousin of Barnabas(Col.4:10). He was the son of Mary, a leading woman in the Jer. Church (Acts 12:12 - Remember when Peter was released by the angel from prison & he went & knocked on a door? That was Mark’s mom, Mary, prob wealthy, big house “many” inside

Mark 1:1-8 — languages. Marks aim?...is the Gentile ear. Who’s ear do you have? Who is your audience? MARK OVERVIEW! ​​​​​​​WHO IS MARK? His full name was John(Heb) Mark(Latin). He was the Cousin of Barnabas(Col.4:10). He was the son of Mary, a leading woman in the Jer. Church (Acts 12:12 - Remember when Peter was released by the angel from prison & he went & knocked on a door? That was Mark’s mom, Mary, prob wealthy, big house “many” inside

1 Corinthians 13:1-7 — “You are not something or somebody, but you are absolutely nobody, worthless for time & for eternity!” Our greatest activities & accomplishments, exercised without love, are empty & temporal. Love it or loose it! Rev.2:2-4 I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil.…and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name's sake and have not become weary. Nevertheless I have this against you, that

1 Corinthians 13:1-7 — “You are not something or somebody, but you are absolutely nobody, worthless for time & for eternity!” Our greatest activities & accomplishments, exercised without love, are empty & temporal. Love it or loose it! Rev.2:2-4 I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil.…and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name's sake and have not become weary. Nevertheless I have this against you, that

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 — body & of the soul that is necessary to make a man a person will survive, but, at the same time, all things will be new, & the body & spirit will alike be very different from earthly things, for they will alike be divine.” William Barclay, pg.141. Outline: The Gospel; Resurrection Validation; Resurrection Personalization. THE GOSPEL & THE RESURRECTION! (1-11) Before Paul can build a case for their Resurrection, he must 1st remind them of the very heartbeat of the “Good

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 — body & of the soul that is necessary to make a man a person will survive, but, at the same time, all things will be new, & the body & spirit will alike be very different from earthly things, for they will alike be divine.” William Barclay, pg.141. Outline: The Gospel; Resurrection Validation; Resurrection Personalization. THE GOSPEL & THE RESURRECTION! (1-11) Before Paul can build a case for their Resurrection, he must 1st remind them of the very heartbeat of the “Good

1 Corinthians 8:1-13 — Liberties? Knowledge puffs up(bellows, blows up, inflates) & Love builds up. If knowledge puffs you up, it usually tears others down! But if your love swells up, it usually builds others up! LIBERTY & SANCTIFIED LOGIC! (4-6) After teaching the danger of knowledge, now Paul uses knowledge rightly…w/some sanctified Logic. True, we are Monotheists, there is but one true God. But, let this knowledge of One God be a tool not a weapon! Don’t use

1 Corinthians 8:1-13 — Liberties? Knowledge puffs up(bellows, blows up, inflates) & Love builds up. If knowledge puffs you up, it usually tears others down! But if your love swells up, it usually builds others up! LIBERTY & SANCTIFIED LOGIC! (4-6) After teaching the danger of knowledge, now Paul uses knowledge rightly…w/some sanctified Logic. True, we are Monotheists, there is but one true God. But, let this knowledge of One God be a tool not a weapon! Don’t use

Ephesians 2:11-22 — gods) So, the Gentiles were in a desperate situation: with no Christ, no citizenship, no covenants, no promises, no hope, no Messiah, nor God. Thus, no purpose, nor direction in life. NOW BROUGHT NEAR (13) (13) But now parallels But God in v.4. Vs.13 sums up the Gentiles’ condition in 2 words: far off. ​​​​​​​The problem of sinners in general (1-10) was spiritual death, the problem of the Gentiles in particular was spiritual distance

Ephesians 2:11-22 — gods) So, the Gentiles were in a desperate situation: with no Christ, no citizenship, no covenants, no promises, no hope, no Messiah, nor God. Thus, no purpose, nor direction in life. NOW BROUGHT NEAR (13) (13) But now parallels But God in v.4. Vs.13 sums up the Gentiles’ condition in 2 words: far off. ​​​​​​​The problem of sinners in general (1-10) was spiritual death, the problem of the Gentiles in particular was spiritual distance

2 Timothy 2:1-13 — Intro: Here Paul borrows images from daily life to illustrate the traits necessary for effective service. (Shepherd’s Notes; pg.48) Outline: Discipling Teacher; Dedicated Soldier; Disciplined Athlete; Diligent Farmer. THE WINNING CHRISTIAN LIFE! (1-13) DISCIPLING TEACHER! (1,2) Be strong – “keep on being empowered by God” - “Keep in touch w/the power”

2 Timothy 2:1-13 — Intro: Here Paul borrows images from daily life to illustrate the traits necessary for effective service. (Shepherd’s Notes; pg.48) Outline: Discipling Teacher; Dedicated Soldier; Disciplined Athlete; Diligent Farmer. THE WINNING CHRISTIAN LIFE! (1-13) DISCIPLING TEACHER! (1,2) Be strong – “keep on being empowered by God” - “Keep in touch w/the power”

Hebrews 10:1-18 — picture??? “I love you oh photograph?” How absurd for anyone having the the very image to go back to the shadow. Title: When He came into the world Outline: His Mastery, His Mission, His Motto, & His Manifesto. Slide#7 HIS MASTERY (1-4) Here the writer wraps up this contrast between the earthly lambs/daily sacrifices and The Heavenly Lamb/Jesus. Earthly lambs - Frequency (again & again) & Failure (never to take sin away). The sacrifices under the Old Cov brought

Hebrews 10:1-18 — picture??? “I love you oh photograph?” How absurd for anyone having the the very image to go back to the shadow. Title: When He came into the world Outline: His Mastery, His Mission, His Motto, & His Manifesto. Slide#7 HIS MASTERY (1-4) Here the writer wraps up this contrast between the earthly lambs/daily sacrifices and The Heavenly Lamb/Jesus. Earthly lambs - Frequency (again & again) & Failure (never to take sin away). The sacrifices under the Old Cov brought