Bible Commentaries

1 Kings 3:1-28 — list, of a request of God? Ask. Moses said, to know You and find grace your site. Ex.33:13. Or, Paul said, that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings. Phil.3:10 FOOLISH WISE KING (1-15) Asking for Wisdom (1) In the ancient Near East, the practice of marrying the daughters of neighboring rulers served as a peace treaty. While Solomon’s reign represented a period of peace, foreign marriage alliances eventually caused

1 Kings 3:1-28 — list, of a request of God? Ask. Moses said, to know You and find grace your site. Ex.33:13. Or, Paul said, that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings. Phil.3:10 FOOLISH WISE KING (1-15) Asking for Wisdom (1) In the ancient Near East, the practice of marrying the daughters of neighboring rulers served as a peace treaty. While Solomon’s reign represented a period of peace, foreign marriage alliances eventually caused

Psalms 8:1-9 — creation, esp man! Man, which is God’s Masterpiece; His Magnum Opus; His pièce de résistance. Any time a Psalm is quoted in the NT & applied to Jesus, this makes it a messianic Psalm. Heb.2:6-8; 1Cor.15:27; Mt.21:15,16; Eph.1:22. Heb.2:6-8 Read(vs8 we still see floods, earthquakes, plagues. Vs9 BUT WE SEE JESUS!) 1Cor.15:27 For the Scriptures say, “God has put all things under his authority. Both of these passages show Christ has

Psalms 8:1-9 — creation, esp man! Man, which is God’s Masterpiece; His Magnum Opus; His pièce de résistance. Any time a Psalm is quoted in the NT & applied to Jesus, this makes it a messianic Psalm. Heb.2:6-8; 1Cor.15:27; Mt.21:15,16; Eph.1:22. Heb.2:6-8 Read(vs8 we still see floods, earthquakes, plagues. Vs9 BUT WE SEE JESUS!) 1Cor.15:27 For the Scriptures say, “God has put all things under his authority. Both of these passages show Christ has

Isaiah 58:1-14 — FASTING! (1-17) God only legislated one fast in the OT – the Day of Atonement. (Lev.23:27-32) During the captivity the Jews came up with several others(Zech.7). CAMOUFLAGE CHRISTIAN! (1-5) Camouflage = the concealing of things, especially troops and military equipment, by disguising them to look like their surroundings. Sins cloaked w/an amazing veneer of religious fervor. How does God deal with it? Shout it from the rooftops!

Isaiah 58:1-14 — FASTING! (1-17) God only legislated one fast in the OT – the Day of Atonement. (Lev.23:27-32) During the captivity the Jews came up with several others(Zech.7). CAMOUFLAGE CHRISTIAN! (1-5) Camouflage = the concealing of things, especially troops and military equipment, by disguising them to look like their surroundings. Sins cloaked w/an amazing veneer of religious fervor. How does God deal with it? Shout it from the rooftops!

Joel 1:1-20 — Intro: Story - When I was 5 years old standing in my backyard in Whittier it happened… A large grasshopper landed on my left shoulder! He was the size of a small Mack truck. He had armor plating all over his body. He was huge, mean, & he was going to eat me alive.

Joel 1:1-20 — Intro: Story - When I was 5 years old standing in my backyard in Whittier it happened… A large grasshopper landed on my left shoulder! He was the size of a small Mack truck. He had armor plating all over his body. He was huge, mean, & he was going to eat me alive.

Zechariah 5:1-11 — context!) A FLYING SCROLL! (1-4) SIN IS REPAID! {Flying Scroll} Vision #6 (1-4) “I think I saw this on an episode of Twilight Zone?” What he saw! (1,2) Here we have a huge Scroll unrolled. Its dimensions are 30’x15’. Made of papyrus or leather. 30’ was the longest length they used, but they were only about 10” wide. (which was sufficient for Isaiah or Genesis) In Egypt they had 1 scroll 133’x17” wide{Papyrus Horris} It

Zechariah 5:1-11 — context!) A FLYING SCROLL! (1-4) SIN IS REPAID! {Flying Scroll} Vision #6 (1-4) “I think I saw this on an episode of Twilight Zone?” What he saw! (1,2) Here we have a huge Scroll unrolled. Its dimensions are 30’x15’. Made of papyrus or leather. 30’ was the longest length they used, but they were only about 10” wide. (which was sufficient for Isaiah or Genesis) In Egypt they had 1 scroll 133’x17” wide{Papyrus Horris} It

Matthew 25:1-13 — Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven] (1) An introductory sentence that sets the stage. These virgins took their lamps & went to receive the groom & His bride at His home. The parable focuses on the 10 girls, especially the 5 foolish one’s. (2) Wise & Foolish - not good & bad. [Like home builders: 1 choose rock foundation, & 1 sand] Foolish - seem to speak of professing believers. Why does Jesus pick 50%...could there be that many be Pretenders? (3,4)

Matthew 25:1-13 — Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven] (1) An introductory sentence that sets the stage. These virgins took their lamps & went to receive the groom & His bride at His home. The parable focuses on the 10 girls, especially the 5 foolish one’s. (2) Wise & Foolish - not good & bad. [Like home builders: 1 choose rock foundation, & 1 sand] Foolish - seem to speak of professing believers. Why does Jesus pick 50%...could there be that many be Pretenders? (3,4)

Deuteronomy overview — Land. But before they could move ahead, they needed to recall & emblazon on their minds & hearts the precious heritage God had given them. As they would reflect on God’s Faithfulness they would build faith for the future. Ps.103:1-5 Forget not all his benefits. MOSES’ STORY Background: 1400bc. - Read 1st 3 & last 3 verses of Deut. Moses’ Story: It’s a story of… It’s a story of an incredible birth at the wrong/right time. King

Deuteronomy overview — Land. But before they could move ahead, they needed to recall & emblazon on their minds & hearts the precious heritage God had given them. As they would reflect on God’s Faithfulness they would build faith for the future. Ps.103:1-5 Forget not all his benefits. MOSES’ STORY Background: 1400bc. - Read 1st 3 & last 3 verses of Deut. Moses’ Story: It’s a story of… It’s a story of an incredible birth at the wrong/right time. King

Deuteronomy 5:6-15 — Ten Commandments are out of date. Instead, Turner suggested a set of “Ten Voluntary Initiatives to guide sensitive persons through the new age.” Good news about teenagers today? According to a poll by the Gallup Youth Survey, 4 out of 5 teenagers feel the 10 Commandments are valid. Worst news about teenagers today? The same survey also stated that only 3 out of 100 teenagers can name the 10 Commandments. The 10 commandments, the very words of God, provide all the necessary principles

Deuteronomy 5:6-15 — Ten Commandments are out of date. Instead, Turner suggested a set of “Ten Voluntary Initiatives to guide sensitive persons through the new age.” Good news about teenagers today? According to a poll by the Gallup Youth Survey, 4 out of 5 teenagers feel the 10 Commandments are valid. Worst news about teenagers today? The same survey also stated that only 3 out of 100 teenagers can name the 10 Commandments. The 10 commandments, the very words of God, provide all the necessary principles

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 — Intro: Title: Faith Growing, Love Abounding Dating: 2 Thes. was written only a few months after 1st Thes. [from Corinth also] (51,52ad). Problem: Someone shook them up with a letter stating, since they were experiencing persecutions & sufferings they must be IN the great & awesome Day of the Lord. Their Confusion? The timing of Christ’s Return. It is a letter of correction:

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 — Intro: Title: Faith Growing, Love Abounding Dating: 2 Thes. was written only a few months after 1st Thes. [from Corinth also] (51,52ad). Problem: Someone shook them up with a letter stating, since they were experiencing persecutions & sufferings they must be IN the great & awesome Day of the Lord. Their Confusion? The timing of Christ’s Return. It is a letter of correction:

1 Peter 1:1-12 — together? Who knew Jesus better than Peter? - Imagine 3 years w/Jesus...continually. Imagine having a bible question...you turn around & ask Jesus! Imagine getting to see Moses & Elijah (Mnt of Trans). Imagine getting to introduce 3000, then 5000 people to Jesus. Imagine getting to launch...The Church! Background: Probably 12yrs after last record in Acts 15; & 6yrs after difference w/Paul(Gal.2) Grace had been silently but really continuing its work in deepening & maturing

1 Peter 1:1-12 — together? Who knew Jesus better than Peter? - Imagine 3 years w/Jesus...continually. Imagine having a bible question...you turn around & ask Jesus! Imagine getting to see Moses & Elijah (Mnt of Trans). Imagine getting to introduce 3000, then 5000 people to Jesus. Imagine getting to launch...The Church! Background: Probably 12yrs after last record in Acts 15; & 6yrs after difference w/Paul(Gal.2) Grace had been silently but really continuing its work in deepening & maturing