Bible Commentaries

Isaiah 28:1-29 — you? Or, is that a Christ Crown I see you sporting? If not, repent & receive the glorious diadem – the Lord Himself! It was a confident time in Israel but their prosperity would fade like: [1] A fading flower(1,3,4) [2] Be carried away in a storm & flood(2) [3] Be swallowed swiftly like fresh fruit(4). (7,8) Religious leaders should be filled w/the spirit, not with wine! An Indictment against an Unteachable spirit! (9-14) (9,10) The priests &

Isaiah 40:1-11 — 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 & Grace

Daniel 11:1-45 — Intro: An Angels Apocalyptic Insight Remember the outline of the Angel from ch.10?11:2-11:35(Immediate Future) 11:26-12:4(Distant Future) Daniel here reveals the angels message that had such amazingly detailed predictions of the future kingdoms...that Porphyry (a 3rd cent. heathen philosopher) claimed it was written after the facts. Many others have followed suit

Luke 1:57-80 — (57-63) They made signs (62)  – to nod, to signal by nodding. Zacharias was obviously not only voiceless but couldn’t hear either. Writing tablet (63) – a small wooden tablet covered w/a film of wax. (LKGNT pg.141) The naming of a child! (59-61) On the 8th day the boy was circumcised and received his name. Girls could be named any time within 30 days of their birth. (William Barclay; Lk.1:57-66) Often times friends & local musicians would be

Luke 12:35-59 — – He requires vigilance, attentiveness, alertness, awareness. Waist girded – long flowing robes gathered up, to free yourself for activity. Lamps burning – required keeping your wick trimmed, & oil replenished. WATCHING! (37-40) ​​​​​​​CELEBRATION! (37,38) Prepared ones will experience great joy at His return. Note the double beatitude! CAUTION! (39,40) Constant watchfulness must be maintained. He comes as a thief so

Luke 13:18-35 — to all nations, permeating all cultures, & infiltrating Satan’s very kingdom…like yeast to dough! GOD’S KINGDOM IS NARROW & BROAD! (22-30) ​​​​​​​NARROW WAY! (22-28) (22-24) Lord, are there few who are saved? What’s Jesus’ answer to the question? [U can’t grab a percentage on this!] Will not be able - only because they missed their opportunity. The “many” are those who try

Luke 2:8-20 — were… The 1st Hearers of the Christmas Gospel! The 1st Believers of the Christmas Gospel! The 1st Preachers of the Christmas Gospel! The Shepherds!!! HEAVEN TOUCHES EARTH! (8-20) THE 1ST HEARERS OF THE CHRISTMAS GOSPEL! (8-14) The Shepherds Reputation! (8) Bible Almanac – “Shepherds were distrusted in Jesus’ day, as being a wild bunch.” James Boice – “This rural nomadic folk were a despised class in the 1st cent. Also, they

Luke 6:17-36 — “a Portrait of Jesus”. It is certain that this Sermon has definite application for us today! These truths are all repeated in the NT epistles for the church today See Jesus’ own ending, in whom He says it’s for! Mt.7:24-27. Not just those that heard His words, but those that’ll hear His sayings! (vs.24) If it’s only for the “Millennium” then what about Lk.6:22? Everyone of us is pursuing after Happiness! Even

John 17:20-26 — would become great.Alexander was seeing his own reflection in that prophecy. In a moment of understanding & awe, he not only spared Jerusalem from being pillaged but treated the Jews there with dignity. (Charles Swindoll; John introduction, pg.43.) Just as Alexander saw himself in Daniel’s prophecy, so we can see ourselves in Jesus’ prayer in Jn.17. He doesn’t call us by name, but it is clear that He had each of us in mind (20) Scripture talks about us! Let’s

John 2:1-12 — Jesus! I believe we should be followers of Mary! [Protestants, never put Mary down, she is Jesus mother!!! Instead, point our Catholic friends to follow what she says!] Mary doesn’t have a lot of words in Scripture...but here they are. Lk 1:34 “how can this be?”{didn't understand Gabriel, regarding her being pregnant} Lk1:34 38 “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word”{to Gods messenger Gabriel...submission} Lk1:46-55 Mary’s

Romans 11:1-36 — was sparing a remnant. - Assyrian captivity, God spared a remnant. - Babylonian captivity, God spared a remnant. - Even Paul, a remnant himself as he goes to the Gentiles. (5) Key: at this present time there is a remnant! (6) Grace x’s 4! John Stott said, The repeated promises in the Qur'an of the forgiveness of a compassionate and merciful Allah are all made to the meritorious, whose merits have been weighed in Allah's scales, whereas The Gospel is good news of mercy

Romans 5:1-11 — God. Thus, we can face the future w/joy! We can already reflect that glory by living an obedient life. SIGNING BONUS! (3-5) ​​​​​​​And not only that - "But wait! There's more!" 4 time golden glove winning catcher, Yadier Molina[YAH-dee-air] Puerto Rico, received $75 million for 5 years to play with St. Louis Cardinals, & gave him a signing bonus for $1mil. In Chicago, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is hoping $25,000 signing

Romans 8:18-27 — the end of the age! Suffering is Certain; Suffering is purposeful; Suffering doesn’t compare. [1] Suffering is Certain (last week16,17) – To all fellow heirs. At the Nicene Council, an important church meeting in the 4th century a.d., of the 318 delegates attending, fewer than 12 had not lost an eye or lost a hand or did not limp on a leg lamed by torture for their Christian faith. Vance Havner Suffering is a certainty in the Christian life! [not always physical

1 Corinthians 3:5-23 — to be Christ’s money, Christ’s building, Christ’s lambs, Christ’s mission, Christ’s gospel, everything is Christ’s! We also recognize...Everyone has a place in God’s harvest. Slide #7 Jn.4:35-38 Do you not say, ‘There are still 4 months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal

Ephesians 4:1-16 — Intro: Church, a Team Sport Paul reminded us we are rich beyond measure…yet living like beggars. Because were ignorant of our wealth. Ch.1-3 was about understanding our spiritual wealth [our heavenly bank account] Ch.4-6 is about understanding our spiritual walk [how we should behave ourselves] The Christian life is compared to a walk because it starts with 1 step of faith, involves progress, and demands balance and strength. Wiersbe If we do not learn

Philippians 1:1-18 — west, With the selfsame winds that blow. Tis the set of the sails, And not the gales, Which tells us the way to go. [Ella Wheeler Wilcox] Paul understood that joy doesn't depend upon circumstances, people, possessions, or worries. (ch.1,2,3,4) It is an attitude that’s determined by confidence in God. It’s this confidence in God that guided him like an inner compass, which always kept him on joy’s course...regardless of the storms that blew. Q: Do you

Hebrews 4:1-13 — 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 rest is like our Salvation rest (following the finished work of Christ on the cross). Canaan

1 Samuel 18:1-16 — figure you sense is attacking you: an insecure boss, a controlling pastor, a domineering parent. Are you experiencing the pain of friendly fire? Ever been attacked by someone you thought was on your side? FLYING SPEARS! LOVE! (1-4) Their relationship provides us the most inspiring pictures of friendship in all the bible. The charge that David & Jonathan’s relationship was homosexual is completely erroneous. The claim is usually the twisting of 2 Sam.1:26 “Your

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 is in a desperate position.

2 Samuel 2:1-32 — between the tribe of Judah and the other tribes of Israel, especially that of Benjamin (the tribe of Abner, Saul, and Ish-bosheth). WEST SIDE STORY! ​​​​​​​THE CEREMONY! (1-7) His Crowning! (1-4) David is crowned king in the city of Hebron. (1) David inquired of the Lord - good 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