Bible Commentaries

Psalms 10:1-18 — throwing open the door of an oven that is set to 500 degrees – you immediately get hit full in the face with the heat of the psalmist’s fury.” Outline: Does God Hide? Does God Hear? Does God Help? BAD MAN! DOES GOD HIDE? (1-4) The whole psalm is about “the man of the earth”(last verse) & his vain thoughts & vicious ways. If we could X-Ray his mental & moral interior this is what we’d read. Since Cain & Abel we’ve had 2 types of men, carnal/spiritual;

Psalms 10:1-18 — throwing open the door of an oven that is set to 500 degrees – you immediately get hit full in the face with the heat of the psalmist’s fury.” Outline: Does God Hide? Does God Hear? Does God Help? BAD MAN! DOES GOD HIDE? (1-4) The whole psalm is about “the man of the earth”(last verse) & his vain thoughts & vicious ways. If we could X-Ray his mental & moral interior this is what we’d read. Since Cain & Abel we’ve had 2 types of men, carnal/spiritual;

Ezekiel 28:1-26 — the top”. This was Ethbaal III, who ruled from 591-572B.C. (2) In absolute arrogance the king sat enthroned in his island fortress as though he was a god. This is similar to what the Antichrist will do one day. 2 Thes.2:4 He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God. Pride! (2,5,17) {haughty attitude} His chief sin was pride, (as

Ezekiel 28:1-26 — the top”. This was Ethbaal III, who ruled from 591-572B.C. (2) In absolute arrogance the king sat enthroned in his island fortress as though he was a god. This is similar to what the Antichrist will do one day. 2 Thes.2:4 He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God. Pride! (2,5,17) {haughty attitude} His chief sin was pride, (as

Ezekiel 38:1-23 — Intro: Announce: Foreclosure Prevention Workshop. (help needed) These 2 chapters describe a northern coalition of gentile nations in the latter days that invade Israel (see 38:16) They attack Israel when she is at peace in her land (see 38:14) 1.2.1.1. See Rev.20:8 for timeline. [definitely future; after Mill.] This is God’s intervention on Israel’s behalf. FROM GOD TO GOG! (Ch.38) ABHORANCE OF GOG! (1-3) (2,3) Gog(leaders name); Magog(region of Gog). Rosh(Russia

Ezekiel 38:1-23 — Intro: Announce: Foreclosure Prevention Workshop. (help needed) These 2 chapters describe a northern coalition of gentile nations in the latter days that invade Israel (see 38:16) They attack Israel when she is at peace in her land (see 38:14) 1.2.1.1. See Rev.20:8 for timeline. [definitely future; after Mill.] This is God’s intervention on Israel’s behalf. FROM GOD TO GOG! (Ch.38) ABHORANCE OF GOG! (1-3) (2,3) Gog(leaders name); Magog(region of Gog). Rosh(Russia

Daniel 10:1-21 — THE 21 DAY PRAYER (1-3) Chapter 10 is really an intro to chapters 11 & 12’s prophecies (this is Daniel’s 4th Vision). Breakdown: 10:1-11:1 Intro; 11:2-35 deals w/immediate future; 11:36-12:4 deals w/far future. At this time the Jewish exiles have already returned to the land & were rebuilding the temple. (1) In Cyrus’ 1st year as king

Daniel 10:1-21 — THE 21 DAY PRAYER (1-3) Chapter 10 is really an intro to chapters 11 & 12’s prophecies (this is Daniel’s 4th Vision). Breakdown: 10:1-11:1 Intro; 11:2-35 deals w/immediate future; 11:36-12:4 deals w/far future. At this time the Jewish exiles have already returned to the land & were rebuilding the temple. (1) In Cyrus’ 1st year as king

Deuteronomy 8:1-20 — 6,1836. People worldwide continue to remember the Alamo as a heroic struggle against impossible odds (200 vs. 1500). The children in the wilderness also just went through a heroic struggle against impossible odds. By trusting in God the last 40 years. Remember! How’s your memory? - I have an incredible memory for names ever since I took that Sam Carnegie course. Or was it Dale? I love the story of the man who went to a memory improvement seminar and was excited about what

Deuteronomy 8:1-20 — 6,1836. People worldwide continue to remember the Alamo as a heroic struggle against impossible odds (200 vs. 1500). The children in the wilderness also just went through a heroic struggle against impossible odds. By trusting in God the last 40 years. Remember! How’s your memory? - I have an incredible memory for names ever since I took that Sam Carnegie course. Or was it Dale? I love the story of the man who went to a memory improvement seminar and was excited about what

Luke 5:12-16 — Intro: How much do you know about the Lepers in the bible? (Q&A) What leper of Bethany entertained Jesus in his home? Simon (Mrk 14:3) What king of Judah was a leper until the day of his death? Uzziah (2 Chrn 26:21) What captain of the armies of Syria was a leper? Naaman (2 Kgs 5:1) What prophetess became a snow-white leper for a short time? Miriam (Numb 12:10) Who put

Luke 5:12-16 — Intro: How much do you know about the Lepers in the bible? (Q&A) What leper of Bethany entertained Jesus in his home? Simon (Mrk 14:3) What king of Judah was a leper until the day of his death? Uzziah (2 Chrn 26:21) What captain of the armies of Syria was a leper? Naaman (2 Kgs 5:1) What prophetess became a snow-white leper for a short time? Miriam (Numb 12:10) Who put

Romans 4 overview — unmerited, right relationship w/God. It does not encompass the whole salvation process. It does mark that instantaneous point of entry that makes a person right w/God. Paul in ch.4 gives a “PS” to ch.3 as if to say, “By the way, this isn’t some new doctrine…look it up yourself back in Moses’ books!” Outline: Wiping Out Works; Ripping Ritual; Leveling The Law. Slide#4

Romans 4 overview — unmerited, right relationship w/God. It does not encompass the whole salvation process. It does mark that instantaneous point of entry that makes a person right w/God. Paul in ch.4 gives a “PS” to ch.3 as if to say, “By the way, this isn’t some new doctrine…look it up yourself back in Moses’ books!” Outline: Wiping Out Works; Ripping Ritual; Leveling The Law. Slide#4

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 — epistle. Grace – Paul uses twice as much as all the N.T. authors. [known as Paul’s watch word] Grace - points to God as the Source of the highest good. Peace - refers to man as the recipient of divine favor. FAITH, LOVE, HOPE (2-4) ​​​​​​​Here is again Paul’s 3 ingredients to the Christian Life: Slide#9 Faith rests on the Past; Love acts in the Present; Hope looks to the Future. Work of Faith – We learn a

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 — epistle. Grace – Paul uses twice as much as all the N.T. authors. [known as Paul’s watch word] Grace - points to God as the Source of the highest good. Peace - refers to man as the recipient of divine favor. FAITH, LOVE, HOPE (2-4) ​​​​​​​Here is again Paul’s 3 ingredients to the Christian Life: Slide#9 Faith rests on the Past; Love acts in the Present; Hope looks to the Future. Work of Faith – We learn a

Hebrews 6:4-12 — petroleum); tea composed of ground raspberry leaves or catnip; Slide#5 and coffee substitute using roasted acorns or beans instead of coffee beans. Outline: Ersatz Christians. Productive Christians. Kosher Christians. ERSATZ CHRISTIANS (4-6) [Ersatz - not real or genuine] This section of Scripture has been debated, fought over, & argued for 2000 years. I will do my best to guide us step by step through a theological minefield. 3 MAIN OPTIONS it is speaking of: Option

Hebrews 6:4-12 — petroleum); tea composed of ground raspberry leaves or catnip; Slide#5 and coffee substitute using roasted acorns or beans instead of coffee beans. Outline: Ersatz Christians. Productive Christians. Kosher Christians. ERSATZ CHRISTIANS (4-6) [Ersatz - not real or genuine] This section of Scripture has been debated, fought over, & argued for 2000 years. I will do my best to guide us step by step through a theological minefield. 3 MAIN OPTIONS it is speaking of: Option

1 Peter 1:1-12 — Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! Oh, for grace to trust Him more! Follow the leader: Story about our 3 day hike into ______. Explain trail/path we hiked. Forks in path(broken branch laid across)[spider web in face, must be wrong way]. Group of 4 that got lost (no problem just walked all the way around village). This is the Christian’s life/path. Lock onto Peter leading out front. Let’s hike. Last thing Jesus told Peter was Tend My Sheep! Let’s let him tend. Follow

1 Peter 1:1-12 — Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! Oh, for grace to trust Him more! Follow the leader: Story about our 3 day hike into ______. Explain trail/path we hiked. Forks in path(broken branch laid across)[spider web in face, must be wrong way]. Group of 4 that got lost (no problem just walked all the way around village). This is the Christian’s life/path. Lock onto Peter leading out front. Let’s hike. Last thing Jesus told Peter was Tend My Sheep! Let’s let him tend. Follow