Bible Commentaries

Psalms 119:105-112 — children of Israel’s light by night! The children of Israel got accustomed to being led by light - “For the cloud of the LORD was above the tabernacle by day, and fire was over it by night,...throughout all their journeys.” (Ex.40:38) Light – It lights the sinner’s path to Christ; it lights the believer’s path to Glory!” Prov.4:18 “But the path of the just is like the shining sun, That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.” Jn.8:12

Daniel 6:1-28 — senior citizen (in his 80’s). We’re in the year 539bc. Darius (duh-RIGH-uhs) the Mede at 62 years old is king (due to the capture of Babylon). Life is littered with Lion dens...what will we do? FIRST LION DEN (1-9) (4) Faithful – It’s required of servants that they be found ….? (faithful) 1 Pet.2:11,12nlt Dear friends, I warn you as temporary residents and foreigners to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls.

Daniel 6:1-28 — senior citizen (in his 80’s). We’re in the year 539bc. Darius (duh-RIGH-uhs) the Mede at 62 years old is king (due to the capture of Babylon). Life is littered with Lion dens...what will we do? FIRST LION DEN (1-9) (4) Faithful – It’s required of servants that they be found ….? (faithful) 1 Pet.2:11,12nlt Dear friends, I warn you as temporary residents and foreigners to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls.

Matthew 5:33-48 — and thus intended to shock the audience to consider the radical nature of Jesus’ ethic. They were not intended to be applied unthinkingly. Each rule is balanced by other scriptural commands. eg. Eph.5:24 Wives subject to their husbands in Everything. What about if asked to lie or murder? Balance is in Col.3:18 (same context)...as is fitting in the Lord. Slide8 MY WORD IS MY BOND (33-37) Integrity, not oaths Swearing Oaths to affirm

Matthew 5:33-48 — and thus intended to shock the audience to consider the radical nature of Jesus’ ethic. They were not intended to be applied unthinkingly. Each rule is balanced by other scriptural commands. eg. Eph.5:24 Wives subject to their husbands in Everything. What about if asked to lie or murder? Balance is in Col.3:18 (same context)...as is fitting in the Lord. Slide8 MY WORD IS MY BOND (33-37) Integrity, not oaths Swearing Oaths to affirm

Mark 1:14-28 — Intro: Last week we talked about Jesus’ Baptism & Jesus’ Temptation. Two symbolic pictures: Our Lord’s 40 days in the wilderness remind us of Israel’s 40 years in the wilderness. Israel failed when they were tested, but our Lord succeeded victoriously. The second picture is that of the last Adam. (1 Cor.15:45). The first Adam

Mark 1:14-28 — Intro: Last week we talked about Jesus’ Baptism & Jesus’ Temptation. Two symbolic pictures: Our Lord’s 40 days in the wilderness remind us of Israel’s 40 years in the wilderness. Israel failed when they were tested, but our Lord succeeded victoriously. The second picture is that of the last Adam. (1 Cor.15:45). The first Adam

Mark 12:13-27 — totally opposed to Roman rule. Herodians –were a Jewish political party who sympathized with w/Rome. Pharisees (extreme right wingers); Herodians (extreme left wingers). Catch – to take by hunting or fishing. (14) Listen to their flattery. They call him teacher but have not intention of learning anything from Him. (15-17) Denarius – a silver coin used to pay the Poll Tax (Introduced by the Romans in 6ad; a constant reminder they were a subject

Mark 12:13-27 — totally opposed to Roman rule. Herodians –were a Jewish political party who sympathized with w/Rome. Pharisees (extreme right wingers); Herodians (extreme left wingers). Catch – to take by hunting or fishing. (14) Listen to their flattery. They call him teacher but have not intention of learning anything from Him. (15-17) Denarius – a silver coin used to pay the Poll Tax (Introduced by the Romans in 6ad; a constant reminder they were a subject

Mark 15:33-47 — there occurred a striking disjunction of the heavens - darkness in the midst of the day. Jesus was put on the cross at 9am (the 3rd hour, vs.25). Now, it’s High Noon (the 6th hour, vs.33) Our Lord’s 7 statements: 3 before noon. 4 at 3pm*. 0 from noon to 3pm. Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do. Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise. Woman, behold your son" "Behold your mother" (Jn.19:26.27) When

Mark 15:33-47 — there occurred a striking disjunction of the heavens - darkness in the midst of the day. Jesus was put on the cross at 9am (the 3rd hour, vs.25). Now, it’s High Noon (the 6th hour, vs.33) Our Lord’s 7 statements: 3 before noon. 4 at 3pm*. 0 from noon to 3pm. Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do. Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise. Woman, behold your son" "Behold your mother" (Jn.19:26.27) When

Luke 7:18-35 — delegation straight to Jesus for answers! Doubt should always be brought direct to Him! Doubt if hidden, will fester; if shared with others, may spread. Griffith Thomas, “God is not wounded by a reverent challenge.” Ps.42:9(sons of Korah) “I will say to God my Rock, “Why have You forgotten me? Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?” Ps.42:11 “Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? (answer)

Luke 7:18-35 — delegation straight to Jesus for answers! Doubt should always be brought direct to Him! Doubt if hidden, will fester; if shared with others, may spread. Griffith Thomas, “God is not wounded by a reverent challenge.” Ps.42:9(sons of Korah) “I will say to God my Rock, “Why have You forgotten me? Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?” Ps.42:11 “Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? (answer)

John 16:1-15 — come. He doesn’t lighten in any way the dark picture He had drawn, but rather shades it in more deeply. (Stibbs; Search The Scripture; pg.273.) How Is Jesus’ Departure An Advantage And Not A Loss? WATCH YOUR BACK AT CHURCH! (1-4) Producing Diamonds! “The exact mechanism of the production of diamonds is still a matter of debate among geologists, but it is certain that both tremendous heat and tremendous pressure are required for the crystallization of carbon into this

John 16:1-15 — come. He doesn’t lighten in any way the dark picture He had drawn, but rather shades it in more deeply. (Stibbs; Search The Scripture; pg.273.) How Is Jesus’ Departure An Advantage And Not A Loss? WATCH YOUR BACK AT CHURCH! (1-4) Producing Diamonds! “The exact mechanism of the production of diamonds is still a matter of debate among geologists, but it is certain that both tremendous heat and tremendous pressure are required for the crystallization of carbon into this

1 Corinthians 7:10-16 — Harris has written, "The idea that 1/2 of American marriages are doomed is one of the most specious pieces of statistical nonsense ever perpetuated in modern times." It all began when the Census Bureau noted that during one year, there were 2.4 million marriages and 1.2 million divorces. Someone did the math w/o calculating the 54 million marriages already in existence, and presto, a ridiculous but quotable statistic was born. Harris concludes, "Only 1 out of 8 marriages will end in divorce.

Galatians 2:1-21 — important church board meetings that shaped the future of the church. One in Jerusalem & the other in Antioch. Acts 15. 1 GOSPEL, 2 APOSTLES, 3 PILLARS (1-10) SEE PAUL RUN, RUN PAUL RUN (1-2) This is Paul’s 2nd trip to Jerusalem, 14 yrs later. Paul was a runner…on the right track, headed in the right direction, for the right goal. TITUS THE TEST CASE (3-5) (3) The Judaizers are still dogging Paul’s steps. Titus…an uncircumcised Gentile convert to Christianity. Circumcision

1 Samuel 8:1-22 — Theocracy had been foreseen & planned for by God. Gen.35:11 Also God said to him: “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall proceed from you, and kings shall come from your body. Read Deut.17:14,15. So, why were they wrong for asking? They were rejecting God’s leadership. They lacked faith in God. They wanted to be like other nations. They wanted a king to lead them into battle. RESPONDING TO REJECTION! (6-9) (6) Forced

2 Samuel 1:1-27 — his kingdom(ch.15); & then his crown. Instead of death to self(stop sinning), he chose the death of self(suicide). Book Overview: David the king is the central figure in 2nd Sam. Ch.1-10 records his national victories; Ch.11-24 records his personal defeats. Or his Triumphs(1st 1/2) & Troubles(2nd 1/2). [see slope under crosses/David’s up & down] The turning point is his sin of adultery(11), the tragic consequences of which affected both his family & the nation. David

2 Samuel 6:1-23 — Him! Outline: Careless Worship; Correct Worship; Critical Worship. THREE ATTITUDES OF WORSHIP! ​​​​​​​CARELESS WORSHIP! - The Uzzah Attitude! (1-11) The Ark of the covenant: was constructed about 400 years before David. It was Israel’s holiest object. It was a gold-covered acacia wood box, about 4’(L)x 2 ½’(w) x 2 ½’ (deep). It had a golden lid(mercy seat) straddled by 2 gold cherubim on top. Carried by 2