Bible Commentaries

Ezra 10:1-44 — (stars) Shechaniah challenges them to covenant with God. (3) Shechaniah challenges them to face their responsibility. (4) Shech was an honest man, a man of hope, an encourager, a man who loved the law. PUBLIC OATH (10:5-17) Step #7 – He makes a Proclamation (5-9) Step #8 – He calls them to public repentance (10-12) Step #9 – He questions them (13-17) December 20, 457bc – cold & heavy rain season (13) Let’s deal with the

Ezra 10:1-44 — (stars) Shechaniah challenges them to covenant with God. (3) Shechaniah challenges them to face their responsibility. (4) Shech was an honest man, a man of hope, an encourager, a man who loved the law. PUBLIC OATH (10:5-17) Step #7 – He makes a Proclamation (5-9) Step #8 – He calls them to public repentance (10-12) Step #9 – He questions them (13-17) December 20, 457bc – cold & heavy rain season (13) Let’s deal with the

Psalms 20:1-9 — situation? The Christian, like any other human being, is deeply moved and affected by tragedy and crisis; but the Christian, unlike many others, is anchored to the hope that in God all things will work together for good, for who love the Lord. David gives us 5 factors that lead us to Triumph, for our day to day battles: Prayer; Surrender; Unity; Faith; & Trust! [1] PRAYER! (1-5) This 1st step is vital, as it is prayer that releases His Power. David was going to battle, & he & his people

Psalms 20:1-9 — situation? The Christian, like any other human being, is deeply moved and affected by tragedy and crisis; but the Christian, unlike many others, is anchored to the hope that in God all things will work together for good, for who love the Lord. David gives us 5 factors that lead us to Triumph, for our day to day battles: Prayer; Surrender; Unity; Faith; & Trust! [1] PRAYER! (1-5) This 1st step is vital, as it is prayer that releases His Power. David was going to battle, & he & his people

Psalms 47:1-9 — Psalmist encouraging a response of worship Karl Barth wrote, “Christian worship is the most momentous, the most urgent, the most glorious action that can take place in human life.” Outline: Hallowed Be Thy Name(1-5); Thy Kingdom Come(6-9). HALLOWED(HONOR AS HOLY) BE THY NAME! (1-5) (2) Awesome - Terrible(kjv); He inspires fear & reverence. Over all the earth - think, local tribal deities. God is praised not over a hillside, nor over a whole region,

Psalms 47:1-9 — Psalmist encouraging a response of worship Karl Barth wrote, “Christian worship is the most momentous, the most urgent, the most glorious action that can take place in human life.” Outline: Hallowed Be Thy Name(1-5); Thy Kingdom Come(6-9). HALLOWED(HONOR AS HOLY) BE THY NAME! (1-5) (2) Awesome - Terrible(kjv); He inspires fear & reverence. Over all the earth - think, local tribal deities. God is praised not over a hillside, nor over a whole region,

Leviticus 3:1-17 — Intro: We continue in looking at the Priests 5 Offerings! Burnt(Dedication “I surrender all”), Grain(Sinless Service, fine flour, 1st fruits), Peace(Fellowship), Sin, Trespass. The 5 types of Offerings all depict a different characteristic of Jesus Christ,…the ultimate

Leviticus 3:1-17 — Intro: We continue in looking at the Priests 5 Offerings! Burnt(Dedication “I surrender all”), Grain(Sinless Service, fine flour, 1st fruits), Peace(Fellowship), Sin, Trespass. The 5 types of Offerings all depict a different characteristic of Jesus Christ,…the ultimate

Isaiah 47:1-15 — Scripture. Starting w/Tower of Babel(Gen.11; built in Babylonia) End in Rev.17,18. Babylon is a picture of worldly pride & ambition. EATING HUMBLE PIE! (1-3) A song of triumph…Babylon’s fall. (defeated by Persians 539bc) (1) Another one bites the dust! – In humiliation & disgrace. (2) The nation is seen as a slave, turning the large millstone in grinding grain. (2,3) She will be reduced to a ½ naked slave girl toiling as a slave. (Shepherd’s

Isaiah 47:1-15 — Scripture. Starting w/Tower of Babel(Gen.11; built in Babylonia) End in Rev.17,18. Babylon is a picture of worldly pride & ambition. EATING HUMBLE PIE! (1-3) A song of triumph…Babylon’s fall. (defeated by Persians 539bc) (1) Another one bites the dust! – In humiliation & disgrace. (2) The nation is seen as a slave, turning the large millstone in grinding grain. (2,3) She will be reduced to a ½ naked slave girl toiling as a slave. (Shepherd’s

Jeremiah 11:1-23 — Intro: This Message is similar to others, they have: Rebuke, exhortation, & warning. Difference? This is based upon an unkept Covenant. The Palestinian cov.(land issue in vs.5). The Ownership of the land depended on God’s promise to Abraham. Their Possession & Enjoyment of the land depended on their obedience.” BREAKING GOD’S COVENANT (1-8) What Covenant? Palestinian Covenant –

Jeremiah 11:1-23 — Intro: This Message is similar to others, they have: Rebuke, exhortation, & warning. Difference? This is based upon an unkept Covenant. The Palestinian cov.(land issue in vs.5). The Ownership of the land depended on God’s promise to Abraham. Their Possession & Enjoyment of the land depended on their obedience.” BREAKING GOD’S COVENANT (1-8) What Covenant? Palestinian Covenant –

Zechariah 12:1-14 — were just getting off the mat after a knockdown, but are depicted by a panorama of pictures of power!” (Jim Townsend; The Minor Prophets; pg92) (2) Jerusalem – will be the center of world attention! Jerusalem is mentioned 52 x’s in this book; 22 x’s in the last 3 ch.s! (3) “in that day” – 20 x’s in the last 3 chapters. Referring to the day of the Lord. When the Lord has His heyday. When wrongs are righted! The time towards

Zechariah 12:1-14 — were just getting off the mat after a knockdown, but are depicted by a panorama of pictures of power!” (Jim Townsend; The Minor Prophets; pg92) (2) Jerusalem – will be the center of world attention! Jerusalem is mentioned 52 x’s in this book; 22 x’s in the last 3 ch.s! (3) “in that day” – 20 x’s in the last 3 chapters. Referring to the day of the Lord. When the Lord has His heyday. When wrongs are righted! The time towards

Matthew 25:14-30 — you remind yourself often who you ultimately work for? (God) Do you take His instructions as suggestions or commands? This parable deals with service in the world while Jesus is away. Talents are different from abilities, for in v.15 he gave to every man according to his own ability. The talents represent opportunities to use our abilities to serve Christ. We are born with various abilities, but Christ gives us opportunities to exercise our abilities. The important thing is

Matthew 25:14-30 — you remind yourself often who you ultimately work for? (God) Do you take His instructions as suggestions or commands? This parable deals with service in the world while Jesus is away. Talents are different from abilities, for in v.15 he gave to every man according to his own ability. The talents represent opportunities to use our abilities to serve Christ. We are born with various abilities, but Christ gives us opportunities to exercise our abilities. The important thing is

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

Revelation 5:1-14 — issue wasn’t who was “willing” but who was “Worthy”. We hear no voice speak up…“Here give me that scroll”…not Abraham, not Peter, not even Mary! THE LION, THE ROOT, & THE LAMB! (3-7) (5) Only the Lion from the Tribe of Judah has the moral right to open the scroll which will reveal & bring about history’s completion. Many call this Scroll: “Gods Will, His final settlement of the affairs of the universe, the Title Deed

Revelation 5:1-14 — issue wasn’t who was “willing” but who was “Worthy”. We hear no voice speak up…“Here give me that scroll”…not Abraham, not Peter, not even Mary! THE LION, THE ROOT, & THE LAMB! (3-7) (5) Only the Lion from the Tribe of Judah has the moral right to open the scroll which will reveal & bring about history’s completion. Many call this Scroll: “Gods Will, His final settlement of the affairs of the universe, the Title Deed