Bible Commentaries

Song of Solomon 5:2-16 — Intro: Book outline: Courtship (1-3:5) Marriage (3:6-5:1) The Joys & Trials of Marriage (5:2-8:14). “We see our Saviors face on every page of the bible, but here we see his heart & feel his love to us.” (Spurg) BEHOLD I STAND AT THE DOOR & KNOCK! (2) I

Song of Solomon 5:2-16 — Intro: Book outline: Courtship (1-3:5) Marriage (3:6-5:1) The Joys & Trials of Marriage (5:2-8:14). “We see our Saviors face on every page of the bible, but here we see his heart & feel his love to us.” (Spurg) BEHOLD I STAND AT THE DOOR & KNOCK! (2) I

Isaiah 25:1-12 — THE GREAT LIBERATION! (25) Eastern Mindset…not Western! (re: Victory!) Victory is often seen as the end of all that spoils on earth. Then comes the final celebration! Part of the biblical picture of triumph involves the downfall of all God’s

Isaiah 25:1-12 — THE GREAT LIBERATION! (25) Eastern Mindset…not Western! (re: Victory!) Victory is often seen as the end of all that spoils on earth. Then comes the final celebration! Part of the biblical picture of triumph involves the downfall of all God’s

Habakkuk 1:1-17 — hear…so he cries out louder(see 2 diff Heb. words) (4) The biggest problem in Judah was their leadership wouldn’t obey God’s law. Answer: God says I will deal w/evil…the Babylonians are coming to punish your evil? (5-11) (5) God answers & assures him that He is at work among the nations even though he couldn’t see it. So God gives Habakkuk a revelation, not an explanation! The Lord never owes us any explanations, but He graciously reveals Himself

Habakkuk 1:1-17 — hear…so he cries out louder(see 2 diff Heb. words) (4) The biggest problem in Judah was their leadership wouldn’t obey God’s law. Answer: God says I will deal w/evil…the Babylonians are coming to punish your evil? (5-11) (5) God answers & assures him that He is at work among the nations even though he couldn’t see it. So God gives Habakkuk a revelation, not an explanation! The Lord never owes us any explanations, but He graciously reveals Himself

Zechariah 3:1-10 — for service! Joshua stood in garments spattered with excrement. (Heb.) If you “step in Doggy do”…You don’t go walking into your own house do you?…So all the more…would you in Gods? [2] Clothed! (4b,5) (4) Isaiah said, “But we are all like an unclean thing, And all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags; We all fade as a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, Have taken us away.” (64:6) (5) Turban – Q: What did it say on

Zechariah 3:1-10 — for service! Joshua stood in garments spattered with excrement. (Heb.) If you “step in Doggy do”…You don’t go walking into your own house do you?…So all the more…would you in Gods? [2] Clothed! (4b,5) (4) Isaiah said, “But we are all like an unclean thing, And all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags; We all fade as a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, Have taken us away.” (64:6) (5) Turban – Q: What did it say on

Matthew 5:5 — meekness. On the other hand, a person could be very quiet and unassuming and lack meekness. Meekness in our lives will reveal that our hope & sufficiency is Christ and not ourselves. Slide12 BLESSED ARE THE MEEK (5a) The Role Πραυς / Praus - 1 way it was used in secular Gk in Paul’s day was to Tame wild animals. To calm those that are irritated or excited. TDNT Meekness is Power under control Prov.16:32

Matthew 5:5 — meekness. On the other hand, a person could be very quiet and unassuming and lack meekness. Meekness in our lives will reveal that our hope & sufficiency is Christ and not ourselves. Slide12 BLESSED ARE THE MEEK (5a) The Role Πραυς / Praus - 1 way it was used in secular Gk in Paul’s day was to Tame wild animals. To calm those that are irritated or excited. TDNT Meekness is Power under control Prov.16:32

Deuteronomy 13:1-18 — that we communicate to people about God must be true. Here we need to go back & remind ourselves of the 3rd commandment. Title: Besmirched [damage the reputation of someone in the opinion of others] #3 NOT MISUSING GOD’S NAME (5:11) Deut.5:11 You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain. In its most narrow sense, the 3rd commandment prohibits swearing an oath or making a promise, in the

Deuteronomy 13:1-18 — that we communicate to people about God must be true. Here we need to go back & remind ourselves of the 3rd commandment. Title: Besmirched [damage the reputation of someone in the opinion of others] #3 NOT MISUSING GOD’S NAME (5:11) Deut.5:11 You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain. In its most narrow sense, the 3rd commandment prohibits swearing an oath or making a promise, in the

Deuteronomy 23:1-25 — ordinary life brings about infinitely great results by the grace of God. You have opportunities every day in the little things to show yourself faithful. In the days before modern harbors, a ship had to wait for the flood tide before it Slide#5 could make it to port. The term for this situation in Latin was ob portu, that is, a ship standing over off a port, waiting for the moment when it could ride the turn of the tide to harbor. The English word opportunity is derived from this original

Deuteronomy 23:1-25 — ordinary life brings about infinitely great results by the grace of God. You have opportunities every day in the little things to show yourself faithful. In the days before modern harbors, a ship had to wait for the flood tide before it Slide#5 could make it to port. The term for this situation in Latin was ob portu, that is, a ship standing over off a port, waiting for the moment when it could ride the turn of the tide to harbor. The English word opportunity is derived from this original

Deuteronomy 5:16-19 — The law simply shows us how sinful we are. To prepare the nation for the coming of Christ. - Gal.3:19-24 (read) [yellow tab] To make them a separated nation on the earth. - We read in Deut.4:5-8. We are going to grab #5-#8 commandments tonight. Listen for each of these commandments establishing the principle that all people are of inestimable/immeasurable value & as such have rights which must be protected. Slide#4

Deuteronomy 5:16-19 — The law simply shows us how sinful we are. To prepare the nation for the coming of Christ. - Gal.3:19-24 (read) [yellow tab] To make them a separated nation on the earth. - We read in Deut.4:5-8. We are going to grab #5-#8 commandments tonight. Listen for each of these commandments establishing the principle that all people are of inestimable/immeasurable value & as such have rights which must be protected. Slide#4

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 — Reunion. Interesting so many get stressed out with this portion of scripture, when Paul’s purpose to discuss the topic was for comfort. THE SLEEPING BELIEVERS (13) Paul uses this formula I do not want you to be ignorant 5 other times. It means he wishes to introduce a new point. I do not want you to be ignorant of Gods prophetic plan. Oh, so we can & are supposed to have understanding regarding the end times. Our Subject, Sleeping believers. Paul

Revelation 1:4-20 — – the unchangeable God. He stands above history & is not limited by time! Holy Spirit – 7-fold Spirit = explained in Is.11:1,2. Or, represented as being present among the 7 churches. Also depicted as: 7-fold Sp.(3:1); 7 Lamps (4:5); 7 Eyes(5:6). Son – The Faithful witness = the source of the revelation to be given. 1st born from the dead – referring to His historic resurrection. Rulers over the kings of the earth – speaking to His

2 Samuel 7:1-29 — INTRO: So besides the island of Japan moving 8’ from where it was; the earths axis moving 4-8”; a nuclear meltdown happening...how was your week? Crazy Times! End Times? Show Keynote: Freedom Sunday! Prayer: 1st Read Ps.103:1-5. Pray for Japan; Thailand Trip. Quick overview of the rest of the book: Next 4 chapters David is involved in 4 important activities: Ch.7 Accepting God’s will; Ch.8 Fighting God’s battles; Ch.9 Sharing God’s

2 Samuel 7:1-29 — INTRO: So besides the island of Japan moving 8’ from where it was; the earths axis moving 4-8”; a nuclear meltdown happening...how was your week? Crazy Times! End Times? Show Keynote: Freedom Sunday! Prayer: 1st Read Ps.103:1-5. Pray for Japan; Thailand Trip. Quick overview of the rest of the book: Next 4 chapters David is involved in 4 important activities: Ch.7 Accepting God’s will; Ch.8 Fighting God’s battles; Ch.9 Sharing God’s