Bible Commentaries

Isaiah 61:1-11 — has & can breakdown prison doors, but normally this liberation speaks of freedom from a greater slavery!!! We are living in the “year of acceptance”, the day of grace! Possibly pointing to the year of Jubilee – (Lev.25:8-13) Thus, it’s a time of releasing slaves, canceling all debts, & making a new beginning. (sounds lie being Born Again) Trust Christ, & begin your Jubilee now! Reject Him, & face judgment! Q: Have you entered your Jubilee? It’s

Jeremiah 15:1-21 — THE COMING CAPTIVITY! (15:1-21) God had judged them “in” the land(Judges), now “from” the land. THE LORD’S RESPONSE! (1-9) Vs.1 – At critical times in Jewish history Moses & Samuel interceded & God heard & answered. “I

Numbers 27:1-23 — 4:2 played out here...you do not have because you do not ask. Supremely confident that God would give them the land, they ask if they could inherit their father’s land since they had no brothers. (usually got dowry if married) The 5 daughters had the courage to ask for their fathers inheritance, & they got it. God rules & says, “yes” & instructs Moses to grant this request, but with one qualification. The daughters must marry men within their tribe of Manasseh

Numbers 27:1-23 — 4:2 played out here...you do not have because you do not ask. Supremely confident that God would give them the land, they ask if they could inherit their father’s land since they had no brothers. (usually got dowry if married) The 5 daughters had the courage to ask for their fathers inheritance, & they got it. God rules & says, “yes” & instructs Moses to grant this request, but with one qualification. The daughters must marry men within their tribe of Manasseh

Matthew 15:21-39 — us. ​​​​​​​Her noise annoyed them. She had many strikes against her: [1] her nationality was against her [2] she was a woman in a male dominated world [3] Satan was against her (1 of his demons took control of his daughter) [4] the disciples were against her [5] and for a time it even looked like Jesus was against her. Great Persistence: What if Joshua gave up on his 6th lap? What if Namaan didn’t go down on his 7th dip? What if the man at night needing bread stopped knocking? What if the

Matthew 22:15-46 — Intro: Dual Citizenship Remember how a few days before Passover, the lambs would be examined to make sure they were not blemished. (Sheep Gate, N temple mnt) [from orig Passover, Ex12:5] Well, its a few days before Jesus’ last Passover on earth & God the Father allows His Son,The Passover Lamb, to be examined for any blemish. Peter tells us we were redeemed with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish

Matthew 23:1-12 — used here & as a reference to God. Now, I guess you can sometimes use, The High Most Awesome-est Right Reverend Brian J Bell the Maximus every once in a while :) Is Greatness Found in Titles? No. IS GREATNESS FOUND IN BEING SEEN? (5) 2 ways to be seen ​​​​​​​Many keep the laws of God to the eye, but violate them in the heart. These men used Religion to Attract Attention, not to Glorify God. They even used Religious ornaments to

Mark 1:14-28 — pictures: Our Lord’s 40 days in the wilderness remind us of Israel’s 40 years in the wilderness. Israel failed when they were tested, but our Lord succeeded victoriously. The second picture is that of the last Adam. (1 Cor.15:45). The first Adam was tested in a beautiful Garden and failed; but Jesus was tempted in a dangerous wilderness and won the victory. Here we now mark the transition from John’s ministry to Jesus’. Vs.14 says, After John

Mark 13:1-13 — false Messiah’s, referred to Jewish courts & trials, & talked about fleeing Judea. And remember this tribulation to come was called the time of Jacob’s trouble Jer.30:7. The chapter overview: The Beginning of the Tribulation (5-13); The Middle of the Tribulation (14-23); The End of the Tribulation (24-27) [See vs.8,14(Dan.12:11),24] Note: Rapture not discussed until vs.32-37. We will just take the 1st section this morning. WHAT WERE THEY SEEING? The Stones

Luke 23:1-25 — Romans. The 1st trial took place at the home of Annas around 2 am. The 2nd trial was held in the home of Caiaphas at 3 am. The 3rd trial was a formal hearing before the Sanhedrin at 6 am. The 4th trial was before Pilate around 6:30 am The 5th trial quickly occurred before Herod. The 6th trial went back to Pilate and was done in just a few minutes. Outline: Pilate – Leave me! - Herod – Please me! - Barabbas – Free me! PILATE – JUST LEAVE ME! (1-7) ​​​​​​​NEUTRALITY

Luke 8:19-39 — father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.”2.12.1.  We must love & obey God 1st! Hear & Obey…don’t remain standing outside(his family)! FAITH! (22-25) Outline: Crisis; Cry; Command! CRISIS! (22,23) A severe squall threatens to sink the disciples! What’s threatened to sink you this week? Jesus certainly knew the storm was coming, yet He went to sleep in the ship. They

John 10:1-21 — are His flock.  Ps.100:3 We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Is.40:11 He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, & carry them in His bosom, & gently lead those who are with young. Ps.95:7 For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture, And the sheep of His hand (or, the sheep under His care). Why does He compare us to sheep? We are prone to wander (All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one,

John 21:15-25 — our vocation with our calling. Our vocations are special, our calling is sacred, regardless of whether you wear a clerical collar or a blue collar. (Swindoll) This Weeks Outline: 3 Lessons on the Beach! Past Failure can be Forgiven in Love (15-17); Present Lifestyle is no guarantee of the Same Future(18,19); Personal Obedience is an Individual Matter(20-23). Wrap up: There is so much More! (24,25) Lonely Ember Story - A pastor decided to visit a member who had stopped attending services.

Acts 1:4-8 — w/Gentiles] Therefore if taken only as a “church growth study”, Acts would qualify as a valuable source for discovering principles & procedures for spreading the gospel. CHRIST’S FAREWELL ADDRESS! (4-8) WAIT…UNTIL! (4,5) Wait – Also see Lk.24:49. This waiting/tarrying lasted a whole 10 days, no longer. In Christian service there is a delicate balance between spending time w/the Father (in worship, praise, & intimacy), & in obeying the Fathers

Romans 13:1-7 — doesn’t say. Paul doesn’t give the type of government to submit to. He doesn’t specify a Democracy, or Socialist, or Totalitarian gov. Democracy isn’t the best Government anyway…Theocracy is! Slide#10 1 Sam.8:5,7 (Israel to Samuel) Look, you are old, & your sons do not walk in your ways. Now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.…And the LORD said to Samuel, Heed the voice of the people in all that they say to you; for they have not rejected

1 Corinthians 7:10-16 — INTRO: Marriage (Mawwage) - 9 out of 10 people will get married. A large % of these marriages will end in divorce. Those who remarry ⅔ will end in divorce. Pollster Louis Harris has written, "The idea that 1/2 of American marriages are doomed is one of the most specious pieces of statistical nonsense ever perpetuated in modern times." It all began when the Census

Galatians 2:1-21 — been pretty exciting. Some seemed like a waste of time, some were important life/ministry changing events. In this chapter we have 2 important church board meetings that shaped the future of the church. One in Jerusalem & the other in Antioch. Acts 15. 1 GOSPEL, 2 APOSTLES, 3 PILLARS (1-10) SEE PAUL RUN, RUN PAUL RUN (1-2) This is Paul’s 2nd trip to Jerusalem, 14 yrs later. Paul was a runner…on the right track, headed in the right direction, for the right goal. TITUS

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 — I please God? What is God’s will for my life? In a dating relationship, how far is too far? If Jesus is coming back soon, isn’t it more important to evangelize, then to work 40 hours a week? And, chapter 4 is full of Answers. Ch.4,5 we have the Practicals as is Paul’s style. 1st the Precepts then the Practice. Our lives must be the sermons to win men for Christ. Barclay [thus my title...] Title: Purity, Sexuality & Sermons Outline: Pleasing God; The Will of God;

1 Timothy 3:1-16 — Intro: 2nd service only: Remember praying for David, Scott & Pam Harris’ son? Auto accident in the mountains. Pretty much brain dead(1-15[#3]) He awoke out of his comma. He would like to say hello this morning Pray for Haiti Team (Me, Larry, Greg, Mark, Wayne) [Pastors Conf] Qualifications of a Good Pastor: The strength of an ox, The tenacity of a bulldog, The daring of

Hebrews 1:1-3 — same, I have nothing to do today but to preach Jesus Christ. Remember a few years ago hearing about what happened in San Diego with 4th of July fireworks? Instead of ending with a grand finale...it started with one. The 18 minute show started 5 min early & lasted only 15 seconds when it accidentally caught fire...living up to its name, The Big Bay Boom! Here in Hebrews we also have the Grand Finally right up front. Let’s read it. Author? A standing joke at some Seminary’s,