Bible Commentaries

1 Kings 7:1-51 — What do you have? Let’s write it down. I have $10,000 in the bank. Good, $10,000. What else? I have nothing more. That’s all I have. Have you nothing more? Well, I have some dollars here in my pocket. How many? I’ll see: 30, 40, 50, 80, 100, 120 - $120. That’s fine. What else do you have? I have nothing else. That’s all. Where do you live? I live in my house. The house, too. Then you mean I must live in the garage? You have a garage, too? That, too. What else?

Matthew 9:27-38 — than to close their mouths. Today, we are not forbidden yet bidden to herald His Grace. Let us, spread the news about Him in all our country (and beyond). ​​​​​​​THE SPEECHLESS SPEAK (32-34)     [Again this story is only told here] ​​​​​​​(32) The pair of patients leave the surgery & in walks a poor creature. This man didn’t come to Jesus, they brought him. Let

Mark 12:35-44 — the scene victimizing defenseless women. Or… Do you want to be like the widow, worth almost nothing in that society. Being taken advantage of from those religious officials, but faithful, admirable, & sacrificial. CONDEMNATION (35-40) ​​​​​​​Jesus criticizes these religious leaders regarding 2 things: [their Shallowness & Showmanship] THEIR SHALLOWNESS (35-37) Here we have Logic on Fire – You don’t hear Jesus give a

Mark 14:1-11 — afraid to do it at the feast, lest there be an uproar of the people. Jesus was surrounded by 1000’s of Galilean pilgrims who would take his side. PLOT #2, by Judas (10,11) Perhaps he was still angry at the possible loss of money (4,5). How sad it all came down to this…they promised to give him money. Congratulations Judas, you helped them solve their problem of how to arrest Him w/o causing a riot during the feast. How do you conveniently betray the Son

Luke 20:1-19 — (God’s redemption) Here is God’s Cliff Notes to the Big Picture! The story of a vine & vinedresser was not a new figure to them. Asaph talks about a vine that God brought out of Egypt & planted Ps80:8. Ezekiel uses this 4/5 times; Jeremiah refers to it; Hosea uses it. The Vine was the symbol of the Jewish people. Even found on the great & beautiful gate of the Temple, known as the golden vine. (Gospel According to Luke; G. Campbell Morgan; pg.225.) The

Luke 20:20-47 — stayed at that level. - Listening & asking the right questions holds tremendous opportunity for all of us…unless you’re not sincere with your questions!!! Outline: [1] Paying Taxes [2] Resurrection & Marriage [3] The Nature of Messiah [4] Jesus denounces the Jewish Leaders. PAYING TAXES! (20-26) Well, I missed teaching on paying taxes before April 15th but here we go… Their Deceit! (20–22) Still people today pretending to be righteous! Oh that we might seize

Luke 21:29-38 — promise of God is that the future is not going to be like the present. Everything wrong, everything evil will pass away, & we have the hope of a new Heaven & Earth. Where peace, justice, hope, joy, & love will have no end!!! THE SUMMARY! (34-36) (34) Take heed to yourselves – Be on your guard. Don’t get lazy. Don’t give up. Don’t cave in. Ok, but can you give me a few things that You’d warning me against? Lest your heart weighed down with: (weigh

Luke 24:36-53 — REAPPEARING! (36) Shalom Alechem – Peace to you. Here’s the question: If the disciples believed Jesus was risen, why were they startled & frightened when Jesus appeared to them? see 34,35 REASSURING! (37-43) THEIR PANIC! (37) Why are you troubled? – Ahh, no reason really! The apostles are troubled fearing persecution from the authorities. The apostles are terrified meeting behind locked doors. Jn.20:19 “On

Luke 4:14-44 — MESSAGE OF JESUS! (14-30) GALILEAN MINISTRY STARTS! (14,15) Between vs.13 & 14 of this chapter comes John 2-5. Cana(wine) - Capernaum(couple days) - Jer(cleanse Temp; Talk w/Nic) – Judea - Samaria(2 dys) – to Galilee. Actually spent 14 months in

Luke 9:27-36 — prophet Moses foretold(Deut.18:15); As Moses led the Jews out of the bondage of Egypt, So Jesus leads believing sinners out of their bondage to sin. Elijah - represents the Prophets. Jesus was the Messiah whom Elijah would precede(Mal.4:5) [This would be the end of the Law, & fulfillment of the Prophets!] Decease - Gk exodos, literally, His “departing”. His death, resurrection, & ascension, route. Interesting they’d come to talk about death...both remarkable

John 1:35-51 — revile God, nor curse a ruler of your people. Eccl.10:20 Do not curse the king, even in your thought; If you have a tendency toward doing that, I encourage you to “grow up!” Pray for Barack Obama! 1 Tim.2:1-4 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good

John 11:1-44 — death. Jesus gives life only by giving His life! The raising of Lazarus leads directly to the death of Jesus (see vs.53) It is only at the cost of life that He gives life. It is in this sense that the illness of lazarus is for the glory of God (4). Jonathan Edwards said, “The object of all things is God’s glory; & when God gets His glory - God’s people get their joy!” The Setting: In a sleepy little hamlet named Bethany 2 miles outside of

John 9:1-12 — Eye!” HERE’S MUD IN YOUR EYE! A NEW LIGHT ON A DARK SUBJECT! (1-5) This is #6 out of the 7 signs/miracles in John. Jesus performed more miracles related to giving sight to the blind more than any other miracle. (Shepherdʼs Notes; pg.49) This was prophesied about Messiah when he would come. Is.35:5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, And the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. (Also, Is.29:18; 42:7) Jesus came to restore the sight of human beings who

Acts 16:11-40 — heart; & a hard heart. Recap Macedonian call. [Destination, Europe – Duty, to preach the gospel!] We picked up Luke(10)[“we” passages] Both Philippi narratives 16:10-17; 20:5-15 3 HEARTS, 1 SAVIOR! (11-40) A SOFT HEART! (11-15) (11) Sailing – On that ship were seeds of life for Europe. Later to become seeds that would sail to America. (12) Philippi - named after Philip of Macedon II (father of Alexander the Great) Colony

Philippians 1:19-30 — ‘Christ,’ & if I die I should merely gain more of Him. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it. (Mt.13:45,46) Jesus is our Pearl of great price, for whom we are willing to part with all that we have. Let us be like the oxen which stands between the plough & the altar, to work or to be sacrificed; & let our motto be, “Ready For Either!” When

2 Timothy 2:14-26 — Intro: What are the Christians answer, attitude, & approach toward Evil things & Enemies of the truth? jhgjhgjj! (14-26) WORD-WARRING! (14) Strive = battle, to wage a war. A war of words! We are warned NOT to do this saints! Stay away from petty arguments. Stick to essentials! Why? – Because the results are no profit, & possibly ruin hearers. WORD-WARRIORS!

1 John 2:15-29 — eyes; she took) Some have likened this to Achan’s temptations in the tent (Joshua 7:21 saw; coveted; took; the Babylonian garments/ 200 shekels of silver/wedge of gold) Some have likened this to Jesus’ temptations in the wilderness (Mat. 4 stones/bread; jump; all these things I will give you) (Max Lucado) The desire to enjoy things, the desire to achieve things, the desire to get things. (Griffith Thomas) The desire of having; The desire of seeing; The desire of being. (17)

Revelation 2:12-17 — believer who lived & died for Christ. “He calls his sheep by name” 2 Tim.2:19, “Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His.” CONDEMNATION! (14,15) Some held bad doctrine – (not even “the churches” stance, yet still effected the body) “But…they were too tolerant of false doctrines!” They were drifting into Worldliness & Carnality! Some resisted

2 Samuel 13:1-39 — following Jonadab’s advice, Amnon ended up becoming a rapist, committing incest, & getting killed. (3-5) Jonadab used his craftiness & devised a scheme that would permit him to steal Tamar’s virginity. AMNON DEFILES TAMAR! (11-20) (14) Being stronger than she, he forced her - That what the definition of Injustice is. Read Is.1:16,17 (seek justice, rescue the oppressed {nrsv}) The sin of injustice is defined as “the abuse of power by taking from others the good things

2 Samuel 15:1-37 — INTRO: Wed. 6/29 - Don Stewart & Pastors Perspective Live, 3-4pm in Sanct. (not Brian) Then 7pm Don Stewart will be fielding questions for our Wed night study. The following Wed July 6th I will be showing Taking The Hill. Raul Ries’ new film In 1971 James Taylor sang, When you're down