Bible Commentaries

Jonah 2:1-10 — Jesus, and he prayed "God, please forgive men like these," he prayed, "because they are in part responsible for bringing me to You and Your Son." Jerry realized…God used his imprisonment to get his attention. Ps.116:3,4 The pains of death surrounded me, And the pangs of Sheol laid hold of me; I found trouble and sorrow. Then I called upon the name of the Lord: “O Lord, I implore You, deliver my soul!” To bounce back from the bottom, you begin by

Matthew 12:22-37 — abandon the legalistic search for righteousness that had produced it, or to strike out against the One who pierced their pretensions and revealed their lack of love. They chose to strike out… THE FINGER OF GOD (22-29) (24) Beelzebul - a Philistine deity (Baal the prince, or ruler of the demons) Beelzebul (Lord of flies) Beelzebub (Lord of house, better trans here/context) 2 Kings 1:1-6 King Ahab died/Ahaziah succeeds/falls thru Latice/sent messengers to inquire

Matthew 12:22-37 — abandon the legalistic search for righteousness that had produced it, or to strike out against the One who pierced their pretensions and revealed their lack of love. They chose to strike out… THE FINGER OF GOD (22-29) (24) Beelzebul - a Philistine deity (Baal the prince, or ruler of the demons) Beelzebul (Lord of flies) Beelzebub (Lord of house, better trans here/context) 2 Kings 1:1-6 King Ahab died/Ahaziah succeeds/falls thru Latice/sent messengers to inquire

Matthew 22:15-46 — bumpkin from Galilee. They thought they’d publicly show how ridiculous this idea of a res was. They didn’t believe in: the existence of the soul, life after death, resurrection, final judgment, angels, or demons. (Acts 23:8) (24) 1st they site the Levirate marriage custom in Deut.25:5. Basically, if a man dies childless, his brother was to marry the widow. Then the 1st child would legally become the heir of the deceased father. Thus the family line would not die out. (25-28)

Matthew 22:15-46 — bumpkin from Galilee. They thought they’d publicly show how ridiculous this idea of a res was. They didn’t believe in: the existence of the soul, life after death, resurrection, final judgment, angels, or demons. (Acts 23:8) (24) 1st they site the Levirate marriage custom in Deut.25:5. Basically, if a man dies childless, his brother was to marry the widow. Then the 1st child would legally become the heir of the deceased father. Thus the family line would not die out. (25-28)

Matthew 27:27-44 — but later in adulthood it would be useful. [$25 - $75 after yrs of accruing interest, to help pay for the U.S. government's borrowing needs] And so here with Jesus, at His birth he received the gold, frankincense, myrrh. (34) Wine mingled w/gall (in Marks account Myrrh) (resin/powder) To drug w/Myrrh. In accordance w/Jewish customs based on Prov 31:6, this was given to dull the senses. Give strong drink to him who is perishing, And wine to those who are bitter of

Matthew 27:27-44 — but later in adulthood it would be useful. [$25 - $75 after yrs of accruing interest, to help pay for the U.S. government's borrowing needs] And so here with Jesus, at His birth he received the gold, frankincense, myrrh. (34) Wine mingled w/gall (in Marks account Myrrh) (resin/powder) To drug w/Myrrh. In accordance w/Jewish customs based on Prov 31:6, this was given to dull the senses. Give strong drink to him who is perishing, And wine to those who are bitter of

Matthew 6:19-34 — they have a default code like 00000 that the hotel uses in case you forget your code you entered. Be careful. Jesus encourages us here, to keep our valuables in heaven with Him, for really safe keeping. Read Summary statement first (vs.33,34). The Big Idea: Put God 1st & material things will be taken care of by God. The kingdom of God - is the primary subject of the Sermon on the Mount. That kingdom which the God of heaven is erecting in this fallen world. Where we are

Mark 14:53-72 — choose me because I was weak enough. He trains somebody to be quiet enough, & then uses him.” Again Paul writes, But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 2 Cor.4:7 The Reformer Thomas Cranmer under duress was forced to write recantations of his faith, yet stood later in the Great St. Mary’s Oxford & renounced his recantations. He promised that if he must be burned, the hand which wrote them would burn

Mark 14:53-72 — choose me because I was weak enough. He trains somebody to be quiet enough, & then uses him.” Again Paul writes, But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 2 Cor.4:7 The Reformer Thomas Cranmer under duress was forced to write recantations of his faith, yet stood later in the Great St. Mary’s Oxford & renounced his recantations. He promised that if he must be burned, the hand which wrote them would burn

Luke 5:17-26 — group. Pharisees & teachers of the Law sitting by – They could jumped up lifted a hand! – Here were the real paralytics! Instead they are only concerned who is rocking the religious boat! Hindered By his own Heart! His 4th Hindrance was the sin in his heart. Doctors estimate that 50% of all physical sickness comes from emotional & spiritual problems: bitterness in spirit, an unforgiving spirit, holding grudges. The most easily identified is probably the “ulcer”

Luke 5:17-26 — group. Pharisees & teachers of the Law sitting by – They could jumped up lifted a hand! – Here were the real paralytics! Instead they are only concerned who is rocking the religious boat! Hindered By his own Heart! His 4th Hindrance was the sin in his heart. Doctors estimate that 50% of all physical sickness comes from emotional & spiritual problems: bitterness in spirit, an unforgiving spirit, holding grudges. The most easily identified is probably the “ulcer”

John 10:1-21 — you heard from me is this: I know the Psalm, my friend knows the Shepherd.” THE GOOD SHEPHERD! I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD! (1-6) God’s people 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,

John 10:1-21 — you heard from me is this: I know the Psalm, my friend knows the Shepherd.” THE GOOD SHEPHERD! I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD! (1-6) God’s people 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,

Romans 10:1-21 — wanted or how to get it. Caution on trying to establish your own righteousness – it can happen here at CM! You could be proud of yourself because you’re a Double-Dipper (you go to church twice a week!) SOURCE! (4,5) Righteousness is found in Christ (4) (4) Christ is the end of the law – in the sense of its aim rather than its termination. (Shepherdʼs Notes; pg.62) Phillip’s Translation, “For Christ means the end of the

2 Corinthians 1:1-11 — it and make it better.” [we laugh but, God will...] Alan Redpath said, “Personally, I would rather have the spiritual gift of bringing life to one broken heart than the ability to preach a thousand sermons.” There was actually 4 letters written by Paul to Corinth that we know of: The 1st we don’t have; the 2nd letter written was our 1st Cor.; the 3rd we don’t have(mentioned 2:4-11, scholars have named it the “severe” letter); & this letter was

2 Corinthians 12:1-10 — musician. Money wrote the song as plea to take her away) Paul obviously received 2 tickets to Paradise. Most of us get 1. He cashed in 1 here. 2 TICKETS TO PARADISE! (1-6) ​​​​​​​EXALTATION! (1-4) (1) Boasting - Necessary for man; not necessary for God. Man – Often a professor needs to let his students know right up front he knows what he’s talking about. Or during a job interview. God – vertical boasting is never

2 Corinthians 5:11-21 — one’s self, to stand beside one’s self. Inferring mental imbalance. To be crazy. Mwen fou pou Jezi! (I’m a fool for Jesus/Creole) Festus said of Paul, Paul, you’re beside yourself! Much learning is driving you mad! Acts 26:24 Others said of Jesus, He is out of His mind. Mark 3:21 Has it ever been said of you? – Do people think you’re a little weird for being a Christian in our day & age, or for holding to your “archaic puritanical beliefs”?It’s

Hebrews 1:1-3 — eve of May 21st 1882 he said, I have nothing to do tonight but to preach Jesus Christ. I start with the 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

James 2:1-13 — Spirit. Q: Are we free from the preoccupation with what people have rather than what they are? Q: Do we love & learn from the rich in faith? James made this a tightly constructed passage: 1st, he introduces a principle(1); then he illustrates his point(2-4); next he explains it(5-11); finally, applies it(12,13). SO SPEAK & SO DO! FAITH & FAVORITISM! (1) Clearly, faith in Christ & partiality are incompatible! Partiality/favoritism/respect of persons defined: It literally means to “receive