Bible Commentaries

Psalms 19:1-14 — removes the veil to reveal Himself. [Revelation=to unveil] How has He chosen to do this? - 2 ways through… General Revelation(or Natural) (see here in vs. 1–6); Specific Revelation(or Supernatural) (see here in vs. 7–14). General – Through Creation; & in our Conscience (Rom.2:14,15). Rom.1:20 “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen,

Leviticus 27:1-34 — Intro: Pray for: Eric & Karen Irwin – CC Dixon, June 24 Talk is not Cheap! – Rash promises can be very expensive! Mt.12:36,37 “But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. "For by your words you will be justified, and

Leviticus 3:1-17 — fellowship was broken. I’ve tried to mend relationship by saying lets do breakfast. Eating is always an element in a covenant. (One today? - communion) The Peace offering existed before the time of Moses. Gen.31:54 “Then Jacob offered a sacrifice on the mountain, and called his brethren to eat bread. And they ate bread and stayed all night on the mountain.” Ex.32:6 “Then they rose early on the next day, offered burnt offerings, and brought

Isaiah 5:1-30 — Intro: We have in ch.5: A Song(1-7); a Lament(8-23); & Judgment(24-30). A Sad Song of the Vacant Vineyard! (1-7) STINKY FRUIT! (1-7) (1,2a) Typical Viticulture – (His point?) Nothing was left undone to guarantee a sound crop. Now, I’ve had bad gardens that were my fault…but not here! The

Jeremiah 46:1-28 — approved “In God We Trust!” Benjamin Franklin said, “I have lived, Sir, a long time, & the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth – that God governs in the affairs of men.” The next 6 ch.’s (46-51) contain a collection of poems & short prose passages speaking to the nations surrounding Israel, because of their relationship (or lack thereof) to Israel. Key verse: 46:18 “God is the master of world events!” Fulfillment

Jeremiah 51:1-64 — To Babylon! (50:31-51:5) (31,32) Pride issue. (34) “Plead their case” – speaks of a court case. Jehovah was their: defense attorney, judge, & jury, & he found Babylon guilty! * Israel was weak, but their Redeemer was strong to free them!!! Q: Are you feeling weak? 2

Ezekiel 37:1-28 — Intro: Dem Bones is a well-known traditional spiritual, often used to teach basic anatomy to children. The lyrics are based on Ezekiel 37:1-14, where the prophet visits the Valley of Dry Bones and brings them to life by mentioning God's name. Ezekiel cried, "Dem dry bones!" - Ezekiel cried, "Dem dry bones!" Ezekiel cried, "Dem dry bones!" - "Oh,

Daniel 3:1-30 — latter account. Some say this was written(cuz of the prophecies) after Rome took over Greece. Babylonian system of mathematics was built upon 6’s. The Greeks system of mathematics was built upon 10’s(like ours). (4-7) The Command to Worship it! When you here the quintet play…you better obey! FACING THE FIRE! (8-18) ​​​​​​​(8-12) They’re seeking “Promotion by Combustion!” They

Numbers 11:1-35 — God’s Guidance. Moses prayed, fired stopped! This incident made such an impact on them they named the place “Burning”. But...amazingly, it didn’t make enough of an impact to stop the complaining! MEAT CRAVING! (4-9) Mixed multitude (rabble) - Non-Israelites who left Egypt with Israel in the Exodus. Complaining is a communicable disease! - the Israelites joined in. George MacDonald, “The slaves of sin rarely grumble at that slavery; it is

Numbers 18:1-32 — the tithes. It’s a Perpetual Portion! 1 Tim 5:18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.” (from Jesus, in Lk.10:7) 1 Cor.9:13,14 Do you not know that those who minister the holy things eat of the things of the temple, and those who serve at the altar partake of the offerings of the altar? Even so the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel.

Numbers 25:1-18 — INTRO: SSS - (This Sat Night) 2 or More; & Victor’s Testimony. Rev 2:14 tells us that Balaam hatches a plan that could potentially have the nation of Israel implode upon itself. Here in Numbers chapter 25 is the result of that plan. Balaam could not destroy Israel with His curses; but he could defile Israel with his

Mark 6:14-29 — “it is the warning light that goes off in your soul.” “It’s a Walkie-Talkie in your heart by which God speaks to you.” MarkTwain, Man is the only animal that blushes & the only animal that needs to. Paul said in Rom.2:14,15, for when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do the things in the law, these, although not having the law, are a law to themselves, who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and between

John 19:1-24 — predicted, & prophesied in the Scriptures. Him, being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have taken by lawless hands, have crucified, and put to death. Acts 2:23 Outline: Ecce Homo(1-13); Ecce Rex Vester(14-24); Behold the Man; Behold your King. ECCE HOMO - BEHOLD THE MAN! (1-13) ​​​​​​​Jesus/Pilate had been talking about a kingdom so it was only rt that he king have a crown Obviously done for mockery

Acts 27:1-44 — from Nov 11 to early March. The fast = The Day of Atonement (late Sept or early Oct) Paul’s voyage was near this dangerous period. (He had years of experience as a traveler) THE GOD OF HOPE, IN HOPELESS SITUATIONS! (13-38) (14) Euroclydon - (lit.) euraquilo. euros = east wind; aquilo = northward. [A northeaster] (17) Cables to undergird - Ancient ships has as part of their ordinary gear, undergirders which were simply ropes for passing round the hull. This practice helped

Romans 9:1-33 — affirmed that theology isn’t just supposed to fill the head; it also feeds the heart! (3) He stood ready to forfeit his own hope in Christ if only it could benefit them. Love doesn’t go any deeper than this! (4,5) He lists 9 advantages here that made their rejection even worse. Yet, with all these advantages & special blessings, as a people, they still didn’t acknowledge Jesus as the Messiah. 5 PERSONAL EXAMPLES OF SOVEREIGN SELECTION!

Romans 9:1-33 — affirmed that theology isn’t just supposed to fill the head; it also feeds the heart! (3) He stood ready to forfeit his own hope in Christ if only it could benefit them. Love doesn’t go any deeper than this! (4,5) He lists 9 advantages here that made their rejection even worse. Yet, with all these advantages & special blessings, as a people, they still didn’t acknowledge Jesus as the Messiah. 5 PERSONAL EXAMPLES OF SOVEREIGN SELECTION!

Colossians 2:1-10 — rush. He wants to bless us with the joy of continual new discovery & surprise! :) Poem: Then let me gratefully explore, These boundless riches evermore; The fullness of the Christ divine, That precious Jesus who is mine! BE ON GUARD! (4) Religious systems seem so inviting, & their leaders so persuasive. But if you follow them, you will substitute man’s ideas for God’s truth! BE ORDERLY & STEADFAST! (5) Good order - Orderly. Used in the military sense of a rank or

James 4:11-17 — INTRO: Oh the Games People Play (best selling book 1964; The Psychology of Human Relationships)! It was about subtle ways people manipulate others, w/o them even aware. A book, Games Christians Play, came out in 1967. Taking readers behind the scenes in the Christian community, to reveal games played

1 John 2:1-14 — – Jesus (highlights His humanity & His understanding); Christ (highlights His Messianic office, therefore His qualification to help); The righteous (emphasizes His ability to approach God, on our behalf). (Shepherdʼs Notes; pg.24) The propitiation - the atoning sacrifice for our sins. It is currently available. He “is” still the propitiation for the whole world. His death isn’t effective for the whole world; it’s only available

1 Samuel 14:1-23 — Horace the leading Roman lyric poet who gave us the great Latin Phrase, “Carpe Diem” seize the day/the present! [or Carpe temporis puntcum - seize the moment!] 1. Or, the Rabbinic phrase, "And if not now, when?" (Pirkei Avoth 1:14) SEIZE YOUR DIVINE MOMENT! ​​​​​​​JONATHAN ATTACKS! (1-15) Jonathan, not Saul, was the true leader in Israel. The contrast between the 2 is striking: (Warren Wiersbe: With The Word; pg.169) Saul