Bible Commentaries

Matthew 13:47-58 — doing. Jerry Vines, adapted from. James Montgomery Boice, A day of reckoning will come in which God will separate the true believers from mere pretenders, and those found to be false will be cast into hell. DRAGNET - Good Fish, Bad Fish (47-50) Dr Seuss in his 1960 children’s book: One fish Two fish Red fish Blue fish. Black fish Blue fish Old fish New fish… Yes. Some are red. And some are blue. Some are old. And some are new. Some are sad. And some are glad. And some

Matthew 13:47-58 — doing. Jerry Vines, adapted from. James Montgomery Boice, A day of reckoning will come in which God will separate the true believers from mere pretenders, and those found to be false will be cast into hell. DRAGNET - Good Fish, Bad Fish (47-50) Dr Seuss in his 1960 children’s book: One fish Two fish Red fish Blue fish. Black fish Blue fish Old fish New fish… Yes. Some are red. And some are blue. Some are old. And some are new. Some are sad. And some are glad. And some

Mark 12:1-12 — common & also were often resented. Oh one last thing, Jesus was standing at Solomon’s porch, where hung a richly carved grapevine, 70 cubits high, sculpted around the door which led from the porch to the Holy place. (Kent Hughes, pg.94, quoting Rosscup.) THE PATIENCE OF GOD (2-5) ​​​​​​​Fruit was the issue last chapter also. (w/the Fig Tree & Temple mount) The owner usually got 1/3 to 1/2 the produce. It was also not uncommon

Mark 12:1-12 — common & also were often resented. Oh one last thing, Jesus was standing at Solomon’s porch, where hung a richly carved grapevine, 70 cubits high, sculpted around the door which led from the porch to the Holy place. (Kent Hughes, pg.94, quoting Rosscup.) THE PATIENCE OF GOD (2-5) ​​​​​​​Fruit was the issue last chapter also. (w/the Fig Tree & Temple mount) The owner usually got 1/3 to 1/2 the produce. It was also not uncommon

Mark 3:20-35 — ever accused of being a Jesus freak, or too fanatical, or even mad…no worries…so was Paul, Now as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, "Paul, you are beside yourself! Much learning is driving you mad! (Acts 26:24) They thought Luther, Bunyan, Whitefield, & Wesley were mad. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. (Jn.15:19) Jesus

Mark 3:20-35 — ever accused of being a Jesus freak, or too fanatical, or even mad…no worries…so was Paul, Now as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, "Paul, you are beside yourself! Much learning is driving you mad! (Acts 26:24) They thought Luther, Bunyan, Whitefield, & Wesley were mad. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. (Jn.15:19) Jesus

Luke 12:1-12 — in the University of Glasgow, Ed.). The Daily study Bible series, Rev. ed.) Jesus charged the Pharisees w/hypocrisy because they tried to hide what they really were behind masks of outward religious practices. (Shepherd’s Notes; pg.45.) Often when you fear people, you start to hide the truth, & this leads to hypocrisy. When we fear people, then we are in danger of compromising in order to please them. And then there we are “playacting” again! Hypocrisy

Luke 24:13-27 — appeared to Mary Magdalene (9-11) or, more likely, that He appeared to them in a form different from that in which they had previously recognized Him as Jesus. Jesus’ resurrection body remains a mystery: (Shepherd’s Notes; pg.94) He appeared to the disciples from time to time, usually suddenly. He had a body that could be seen & touched. The disciples recognized Jesus’ body as His body. The resurrection means more than that His spirit survived death! It

Luke 6:37-49 — down & then shaken so that every little corner is filled & the grain poured in until it’s run over. [LKGNT; pg.155] Bosom – the fold of a garment as it extends beyond & droop over the belt. (Manners & Customs of the Bible; pg.504) It was used as we use pockets today. Except sometimes larger items were placed in it, like… A nursing child - Numb.11:12 “…Carry them in your bosom, as a guardian carries a nursing child…”2.12.3.  A little

Luke 6:37-49 — down & then shaken so that every little corner is filled & the grain poured in until it’s run over. [LKGNT; pg.155] Bosom – the fold of a garment as it extends beyond & droop over the belt. (Manners & Customs of the Bible; pg.504) It was used as we use pockets today. Except sometimes larger items were placed in it, like… A nursing child - Numb.11:12 “…Carry them in your bosom, as a guardian carries a nursing child…”2.12.3.  A little

Luke 7:1-17 — Intro: Gracie – Present plaque. Read verse. Pray. [DVD after 3rd service] Announce – Wed night(a night of prayer!); Thurs.(Murrieta Prayer Breakfast); Come & pray in our Worship/Prayer room (8-4pm); Meet at the Flagpole (12-12:30 City Hall). Mission Prayer Card – Dennis & Marcia Felkner. Dollar Day – To increase awareness of the homeless in Riv. County. And to show unity in the body of Christ [10 churches participated, total

Luke 7:1-17 — Intro: Gracie – Present plaque. Read verse. Pray. [DVD after 3rd service] Announce – Wed night(a night of prayer!); Thurs.(Murrieta Prayer Breakfast); Come & pray in our Worship/Prayer room (8-4pm); Meet at the Flagpole (12-12:30 City Hall). Mission Prayer Card – Dennis & Marcia Felkner. Dollar Day – To increase awareness of the homeless in Riv. County. And to show unity in the body of Christ [10 churches participated, total

John 14:1-6 — Climb; Conserve; Comm; Comply]Pastor Jeff’s for his message on what to do when your hurting. Continuing on that theme, Jesus is going to take the time to quiet & exhort his disciples hearts. This next section in John (ch.’s 14-17) contain some of the deepest & most spiritual of our Lord’s teaching. It has been described thus: Ch.14 - Consolation, an exhortation to Faith; Ch.15 - Instruction, an appeal to Love; Ch.16 - Prediction, an incentive to Hope; Ch.17

Acts 18:1-28 — Acts. (3) Tentmakers – “cloth worker” a course fabric from thick goats hair of his native Cilicia. [They made curtains, rugs, clothing, as well as tents from it] (5) Relief comes from Silas & Timothy, probably through Philippi (Phil.4:15) (9) Fear seems to do it’s best haunting at night! What are your late night fears telling you? Which area of your life do you need to hear “Do not be afraid?” (10) I am with you – the promise God gave to

Romans 5:12-21 — He had laid out your real state of your present discipleship w/the hidden agenda, the mixed motives, & the dark desires buried in your psyche, you would feel His acceptance & forgiveness. (Ibid, pg.63.) Read intro to Ragamuffin Gospel, pg.14,15. What is Christianity to you? Is it: Do it yourself spirituality? Is your emphasis on what you do rather than on what God is doing? Are you a self-made man/woman? You are not ready to accept true biblical Christianity until you accept your

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

2 Timothy 4:1-5 — says to Timothy: “You know what happens when any town is expecting the epiphaneia of the Emperor; you are expecting the epiphaneia of Jesus Christ. Do your work in such a way that all things will be ready whenever he appears.” 2.3.4.1.  So we should so order our life that at any moment we are ready for the coming of Christ. Daily Study Series PREACH THE WORD! (2) Preach the Word! It implies knowing the word, rightly dividing it, & making it understandable

2 Samuel 19:1-15 — battle.” It’s possible to win the battle but lose the victory, which is what happened to David after Joab defeated Absalom & his army. We are going to deal this morning with King Size Grief! MAKING WOUNDS! (1-8) Grief To Deep To Bear! (1-4) Israel’s troops learned that David was grieving deeply over the death of his son, their pride in victory turned into shame. :( After all, the troops had saved the lives of David & his family. (3) The people stole back (lit. went

2 Samuel 19:1-15 — battle.” It’s possible to win the battle but lose the victory, which is what happened to David after Joab defeated Absalom & his army. We are going to deal this morning with King Size Grief! MAKING WOUNDS! (1-8) Grief To Deep To Bear! (1-4) Israel’s troops learned that David was grieving deeply over the death of his son, their pride in victory turned into shame. :( After all, the troops had saved the lives of David & his family. (3) The people stole back (lit. went