Bible Commentaries

1 Kings 12:1-33 — Intro: Leadership Lessons These chapters record the beginning of the end. With the death of Solomon, the nation’s glory begins to fade. 1st Kings covers about 125 years of history: 40 years of Solomon’s reign, & about 85 years for the divided kingdom of Israel & Judah. Only 5 kings reigned in Judah during that period, while 8 kings reigned in Israel, & all of them were wicked. 2nd Kings then takes

Psalms 25:1-22 — INTRO: Imagine the best 5 layer cake. What kind did you come up with? (white on white) Did anyone think of all the layers just cake & no frosting? “Layers” infer a difference. Outline: Five layers! Prayer (1-7); Meditation (8-10); Prayer (v. 11); Meditation

Psalms 25:1-22 — INTRO: Imagine the best 5 layer cake. What kind did you come up with? (white on white) Did anyone think of all the layers just cake & no frosting? “Layers” infer a difference. Outline: Five layers! Prayer (1-7); Meditation (8-10); Prayer (v. 11); Meditation

Leviticus 15:1-33 — and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which indeed appear beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness.” Or, it be sliced another way: DISCHARGE FROM INFECTIONS! (1-15); & NORMAL FUNCTIONS OF THE BODY! (16-30) Regarding normal functions of the body, this brings about ceremonial uncleanness not moral uncleanness. There was also a contrast going on here of Pagan Religions! Pagan Religions typically

Jeremiah 22:1-30 — the reigned. 3 were Josiah’s boys, 1 his grandson(Jehoiachin). ZEDEKIAH (1-9) ​​​​​​​He reminded him that though he sat on David’s throne, he sure didn’t rule like him! Vs.5 - “This house” – not only his own house, but the house(dynasty) of David would have no king until Messiah would come. Note the “if you will” & “if you won’t” in vss. 4,5. Vs.8 – Ever walk a ghost

Jeremiah 22:1-30 — the reigned. 3 were Josiah’s boys, 1 his grandson(Jehoiachin). ZEDEKIAH (1-9) ​​​​​​​He reminded him that though he sat on David’s throne, he sure didn’t rule like him! Vs.5 - “This house” – not only his own house, but the house(dynasty) of David would have no king until Messiah would come. Note the “if you will” & “if you won’t” in vss. 4,5. Vs.8 – Ever walk a ghost

Numbers 7:1-89 — Everybody but the Kohathites could use the carts for their work. They had to carry the Tabernacle furniture on their shoulders.2. Often times others can help us bear our burdens(Gal.6:2), but sometimes where we have to bear our own load(Gal.6:5).3.  David disobeyed this law & brought judgment form God. (Uzzah)4.  Appl: Don’t refuse the burdens; God will enable you to carry them. DAY 1, FIRST LEADER! (10-17) Leaders should always set the example in giving & these men

Numbers 7:1-89 — Everybody but the Kohathites could use the carts for their work. They had to carry the Tabernacle furniture on their shoulders.2. Often times others can help us bear our burdens(Gal.6:2), but sometimes where we have to bear our own load(Gal.6:5).3.  David disobeyed this law & brought judgment form God. (Uzzah)4.  Appl: Don’t refuse the burdens; God will enable you to carry them. DAY 1, FIRST LEADER! (10-17) Leaders should always set the example in giving & these men

Zechariah 11:1-17 — THE BAD SHEPHERD! (11:1-14) Weeping Woods! (1-3)  (cedars, pine tree, oaks) The woods are weeping due to a forest fire. Why are they weeping? because of the bad shepherds! (4-17) Sheep Slaughter! (4,5) A shepherd was to lead & guide,…not slice & dice! They are not there to feed the sheep, but to but to feed on the sheep! Q: We have this same problem today in our churches don’t we? 2 Sticks! (7-14) [action sermon] A

Zechariah 11:1-17 — THE BAD SHEPHERD! (11:1-14) Weeping Woods! (1-3)  (cedars, pine tree, oaks) The woods are weeping due to a forest fire. Why are they weeping? because of the bad shepherds! (4-17) Sheep Slaughter! (4,5) A shepherd was to lead & guide,…not slice & dice! They are not there to feed the sheep, but to but to feed on the sheep! Q: We have this same problem today in our churches don’t we? 2 Sticks! (7-14) [action sermon] A

Ephesians 5:22-33 — want to be. Avoid clicking off “doesn’t apply to me”. Avoid hoping your spouse is listening. Remember, It’s ultimately about Christ & His Church. Please give me grace, I can’t say everything about marriage in 45 minutes. Please also note, as I will be talking about gender roles in a marriage, I need to bring up the topic of gender confusion today. But my desire is to deal with it biblically & sensitively, as many of our youth & many w/in the church

Ephesians 5:22-33 — want to be. Avoid clicking off “doesn’t apply to me”. Avoid hoping your spouse is listening. Remember, It’s ultimately about Christ & His Church. Please give me grace, I can’t say everything about marriage in 45 minutes. Please also note, as I will be talking about gender roles in a marriage, I need to bring up the topic of gender confusion today. But my desire is to deal with it biblically & sensitively, as many of our youth & many w/in the church

Titus 2:11-15 — that one does for another person, expecting no return; but these favors were always done for friends. Christ gave grace a far richer meaning because the favor He did at Calvary was done not for friends, but for those who hated Him. Rom.5:10 For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. “Only as we grasp the significance of God’s grace can we eagerly do

Titus 3:1-15 — has been broken. Shalom has been vandalized. Things are not the way they are supposed to be. As Milton said, It’s paradise lost. (By Dr. David Naugle|Published Date: March 08, 2010 http://www.colsoncenter.org/the-center/columns/indepth/14715-humpty-dumpty) OFF THE WALL (3) ​​​​​​​Every once in awhile the thin veneer is pulled back from humanity & we get a true glimpse of man’s depravity…which isn’t much different

Hebrews 4:1-13 — wind blowing against your face all day. [Haleakala summit/warming hut] It’s like a ship finally pulling into a safe harbor after many days battling a storm tossed sea. Our theme continues with rest. [Rest in Heb = Noah] 5 rests in Scripture: [1] God’s Sabbath rest [2] Canaan rest after wandering for 40 yrs. [3] the Believer’s rest present at salvation [4] the Overcomers present rest of victory [5] The future Eternal rest in heaven. God’s Sabbath

Hebrews 9:1-15 — (Heb.4-8) Guilt? - by forgiving us (Heb.9,10) Guilt Feelings? - by cleansing us (Heb.9,10) ​​​​​​​OLD SYSTEM (1-10) ​​​​​​​A SYMBOLIC TABERNACLE (1-5) At the Tabernacle, everything points to the holiness of God & the sinfulness of man. In that, no one could enter God’s presence w/o the shedding of blood. Explain the different parts of the tabernacle: [3 main parts: Outer, Holy place, Holy

1 Samuel 13:1-23 — INTRO: Rick & Lorraine Deleon - Divorce Care. Dominic Gomez & team(50+ folks) - building homes in Valle Verde, Mexicali, México. Wed Night, Sharing our Faith Series - This week: Finding your style in sharing your faith. #1 Imp of Discipleship; #2 Testimony(4 part: my story, His, ours, theirs). SAUL’S

1 Samuel 25:1-44 — didn’t always obey Samuel when he was alive, but sure were careful to honor him when he died. Such is human nature. Samuel put the concerns of God ahead of the politics of the hour. Saul prepared a public monument for himself at Carmel(15:12); Samuel, who truly deserved recognition, humbly asked to be laid to rest at his own home. And so goes the spiritual conscience of the nation; the spokesman for God; the anointer of kings! NABAL, RETURNS EVIL FOR GOOD! (2-11) Nabal -

1 Samuel 30:1-31 — thought was given to the material loss they had sustained. Instead every men was overcome w/grief over the loss of loving relationships. Life’s true values lie in our relationships w/1 another, not in our possessions. Lk.12:15 Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses. A crisis does not make a person; it shows what a person is made of! (Warren Weisrbe) Like his men, David wept

2 Samuel 22:1-28 — stronghold, matsada (Masada). Shield - magen (small shield, protects from attack) [Magen David Adom; like Red Cross] [Star/shield of David] Red Cross; Red Crystal(diamond w/star of David); Red Crescent; Red Lion w/sun/sword(Iran). From Deut.15:1 After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.” Stronghold-Prov.18:12 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous