Bible Commentaries

1 Kings 7:1-51 — do you have? Let’s write it down. I have $10,000 in the bank. Good, $10,000. What else? I have nothing more. That’s all I have. Have you nothing more? Well, I have some dollars here in my pocket. How many? I’ll see: 30, 40, 50, 80, 100, 120 - $120. That’s fine. What else do you have? I have nothing else. That’s all. Where do you live? I live in my house. The house, too. Then you mean I must live in the garage? You have a garage, too? That, too. What else?

Nehemiah 1:1-11 — Intro: Question, Contemplation, Prayer Originally Nehemiah was a part of Ezra in the Hebrew bible. The story continues. The Returns: Trip #1 49,897 people return [Zerubbabel leads, 538bc] [purpose rebuild temple] Trip #2 1,754 return [Ezra is in] (80 yrs. later) [purpose to rebuild the people] Trip #3 Nehemiah leads (14 yrs. later) [purpose to rebuild the wall] The Book Outline: Nehemiah can be broken up: Ch.1-6

Nehemiah 10:1-39 — informal synonym for "signature". We have here Nehemiah heading this list & 84 people putting their seal upon it. [Priests (2-8), Levites (14-27), Leaders (9-13), & many other citizens (28)] I call to your attention only one name in vs.15…once again we have Buni from the tribe of thumper again :) Putting a seal on a document was a serious matter. It was taking a solemn oath before God. Numb.30:2 If a man makes a vow to the LORD, or swears an oath to bind himself

Nehemiah 5:1-19 — Intro:  What you are doing is not good Moses found out the hard way it was much easier to dispose of an Egyptian master than to reconcile 2 Jewish brothers (Ex.2:11-15). This chapter deals with the enemy attacking from within. And a whole lot of selfishness. Selfishness is: Putting yourself at the center of everything. Insisting on getting what you want, when you want it. It means exploiting

Psalms 40:1-17 — David. Some believe it was 2 independent Psalms (1-11; 13-17; & 12 was a transition vs.). [I don’t think so] We’ll see it definitely transcends David & his life. The book of Hebrews lets us know it is a Messianic Psalm for sure(Heb.10:5-10). PERSEVERING IN THE PAST! (1-10) (1,2) Waiting! (1) “Waiting is not idleness, nor carelessness – it is the divine activity of expecting God to work!” (Warren Weirsbe, Prayer praise & Promises Day 99) How

Isaiah 27:1-13 — Intro: Prayer – “God doesn't care so much about being analyzed. Mainly, hewants to be loved.” Last week(ch.26) was a song Israel will sing to the Lord(vs.1). This week(ch.27) it is a song the Lord sings to Israel(vs.2). Remember ch.5? - God sang to Israel,…but it was in regards to their failure. Here is a striking contrast in this song during the millennium, the theme is fruitfulness of the nation, & God’s care over it. We’ll see the enemy defeated(1); the

Isaiah 40:1-11 — experienced a conversion, he escaped & returned to Britain & his family. He had a night vision in which he received a call to evangelize Ireland. He became the greatest single force in the Christianization of Ireland. (The Church in the Middle Ages; pg.53,54) Prayer – May we cry as Samuel did, “Speak Lord your servant hears.” This is the 2nd division of Isaiah. (My favorite) You’ll see there is more to God’s character than judgment…he is full of Mercy &

Jeremiah 25:1-38 — very wonderful, but God's patience 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

Luke 10:1-24 — ahead of Him to every town & place He was about to go. Note Jesus’ urgency…2000 years ago! In a nut shell – Pray before going; travel fast & light; heal the sick; & preach the gospel! The laborers are still few – 9:57-62 told us why - (ministry is difficult & even dangerous) But of course also very rewarding! Labor Shortage – (History) In the East most worked for themselves. They had to 1st take care of their own harvest

Luke 9:27-36 — Glory – My Jr. year football(1978). Suiting up in Angel Stadium locker rooms. (St. Paul vs. Bishop Amat; Pat Haden on the side lines)1.3.3.    Hobby’s moments of Glory – 103 lb. Halibut up in Alaska; & most recently my 250 lb. Wild Bore up in Paso Robles. But pick you best moments of Glory…& that’s what they were… “moments”! – Fleeting moments at best. This morning we’re going to get a taste of what 1 day will be

Titus 2:1-10 — Intro: So last week we looked at the things that were lacking (1:5). This week the things which are proper in 2:1. Now the shift from the protection of sound doctrine to the practice of sound doctrine. Note, the interweaving of lives in the community life of the church. God did not design the Christian

Revelation 18:1-24 — things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.” 1 Jn.2:15 According to the ancient mythology, when Hercules wrestled with Antaeus, every time he was thrown, he jumped up again stronger than ever, gaining fresh power from every contact with the earth. Hercules conquered him at last only by holding him

Ruth 2:1-23 — Intro: Last week - 1:19 “excited” = stirred, better translation. םוּה – “Pertaining to being in a surprised state, possibly implyingdismay over a situation, with a relatively large group of people not fully understanding a situation and so make inquiries about it.” (Swanson, J.

1 Samuel 11:1-15 — raiding the more civilized area. Some people respond to crisis by giving in! (1-3) [Ok, b back in 7 days so you can poke our eyes out!] Some people respond to crisis by giving up! (4) [wept]Some people respond to crisis by gettin er done! (5-11) [Larry the cable guy, “get er done”] (5) Its 1 thing to have authority & ability quite something else to prove yourself a leader. So, how do you rally a whole country together? Nothing better than a common enemy! (we saw this

1 Samuel 18:1-16 — erroneous. The claim is usually the twisting of 2 Sam.1:26 “Your love to me was wonderful, Surpassing the love of women” which was simply a tribute to Jonathan after his death. They were both seasoned soldiers & not young adolescents(Jon was 25-28 yrs older) This kind of manly affection that comrade in arms understand. When Jonathan gave his official garments & his armor to David, making him a friend & equal, Jonathan was acknowledging that David would 1 day take his place. (Warren

1 Samuel 29:1-11 — INTRO: Demarcation (dēmärˈkā sh əәn) noun The action of fixing the boundary or limits of something. This ch. is David’s line of demarcation. This is an important moment in David’s life. This is where self-will brings you! David

2 Samuel 12:1-15 — Pray for: We 1st acknowledge those who have given their lives for our freedom, esp for their families. We are thankful for our brave & courageous men & women who serve. Outline: David’s Trial(1-6); Verdict(7-9); Pardon(10-15). As we focus again on David’s terrible sins, that led to terrible consequences, we must remember the big picture of this 50 year old king. David was a great man, who served a great nation, who loved a great God. 62 chapters

2 Samuel 13:1-39 — for”. He knew it was breaking God’s law by violating a virgin he could not marry. It was evil for him to nurture an abnormal love for his half sister. And he should have stopped feeding that appetite the moment it started. Read Mt.5:27-30 He was so infatuated w/Tamar that he really thought he loved her & became ill thinking about it. But it wasn’t love but lust, a passion that so controlled him that he became like an animal. The virgin princesses were

2 Samuel 15:1-37 — steps to replace David as king off Israel. He acquires horses & chariots...his private little militia. Then, positions himself as the highest legal authority in Israel...If I were made judge in the land. (4) [politicking at its finest!] (5) See how self may seem to expel self; when in reality it’s but entering deeper into our heart! (F.B.Meyer, Joshua-2nd Kings, pg.134.) No, no don’t bow to me! David had won the hearts of the people through sacrifice & service;

2 Samuel 2:1-32 — start David! Matter of fact he makes it habit to do so. Already we’ve seen it with Abiathar the priest as he asked him to consult the ephod (1 Sam.23:9-12). And by asking Gad the prophet to pray to God for a word of wisdom (1 Sam.22:5) (2,3) 20 miles N.E. to Hebron. [Headquarters in Hebron!] Hebron was important to Jewish history: Abraham’s tomb was near there. And Sarah’s, Isaac’s, Rebecca’s, & Jacob & Leah’s. David’s men