Bible Commentaries

Matthew 16:17-28 — authorities, for there’s no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist for appointed by God. Rom.13:1. Folks, God’s not worried or fearful...especially in regards to our elections. What a reminder we have in Psalm 146 [Ps.146-150 Final Hallel. Begins/ends with Hallelujah] 1 Praise the Lord! Let all that I am praise the Lord. 2 I will praise the Lord as long as I live. I will sing praises to my God with my dying breath.3 Don’t put your confidence

Matthew 16:17-28 — authorities, for there’s no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist for appointed by God. Rom.13:1. Folks, God’s not worried or fearful...especially in regards to our elections. What a reminder we have in Psalm 146 [Ps.146-150 Final Hallel. Begins/ends with Hallelujah] 1 Praise the Lord! Let all that I am praise the Lord. 2 I will praise the Lord as long as I live. I will sing praises to my God with my dying breath.3 Don’t put your confidence

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

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 1:18-32 — Revelation then placed man under the responsibility of acknowledging Him & rendering thanks to Him. So, what do we have here? [1] God reveals Himself to mankind [2] Nature is the medium of His revelation [3] This does not guarantee a positive response [4] This revealing of Himself established the minimal ground of every person’s responsibility before him. [5] Thus, all people are w/o excuse for their rebellion against Him. Jan David Hettinga said, “It is not that we don’t know about

Romans 1:18-32 — Revelation then placed man under the responsibility of acknowledging Him & rendering thanks to Him. So, what do we have here? [1] God reveals Himself to mankind [2] Nature is the medium of His revelation [3] This does not guarantee a positive response [4] This revealing of Himself established the minimal ground of every person’s responsibility before him. [5] Thus, all people are w/o excuse for their rebellion against Him. Jan David Hettinga said, “It is not that we don’t know about

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

Romans 8:28-30 — French government sought his artistic services. His planning and designing culminated in the Statue of Liberty lighting the New York harbor. Slide#5b His disappointment had turned to delight. (Joseph Stowell, Through The Fire, Victor Books, 1988, p. 48) God is at work in every circumstance of our life!!! After talking last week about “certain & purposeful suffering” for Christians… What do we have to rejoice in if the world, our flesh, & the devil is against us??? Let

Romans 8:28-30 — French government sought his artistic services. His planning and designing culminated in the Statue of Liberty lighting the New York harbor. Slide#5b His disappointment had turned to delight. (Joseph Stowell, Through The Fire, Victor Books, 1988, p. 48) God is at work in every circumstance of our life!!! After talking last week about “certain & purposeful suffering” for Christians… What do we have to rejoice in if the world, our flesh, & the devil is against us??? Let

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

Titus 2:1-10 — independently. Title: Making God’s Word Attractive. Paul is helping Titus understand what holiness looks like for older men, older women, younger men, younger women. Note: Paul doesn’t have a category for middle-aged men. 40 and under was considered young, everyone else was considered old. Whether young or old, married or single, we are all needed in the local church. God has a job for us to do. Regardless of age, gender, occupation, or any other classification.

Titus 2:1-10 — independently. Title: Making God’s Word Attractive. Paul is helping Titus understand what holiness looks like for older men, older women, younger men, younger women. Note: Paul doesn’t have a category for middle-aged men. 40 and under was considered young, everyone else was considered old. Whether young or old, married or single, we are all needed in the local church. God has a job for us to do. Regardless of age, gender, occupation, or any other classification.

2 Samuel 16:1-23 — in WWII. In view of modern atomic/nuclear weapons, nobody would win WWIII. In times of crisis people respond in various ways. Let’s meet a few men who show their true colors. ZIBA THE DECEIVER, THE LIAR! (1-4) Ziba is Mephibosheth’s head servant. He was one of Saul’s land managers. He was a custodian of Jonathan’s crippled son Mephibosheth. Ziba was an opportunist with evil motives. Ziba takes advantage of both David & Mephibosheth. David

2 Samuel 16:1-23 — in WWII. In view of modern atomic/nuclear weapons, nobody would win WWIII. In times of crisis people respond in various ways. Let’s meet a few men who show their true colors. ZIBA THE DECEIVER, THE LIAR! (1-4) Ziba is Mephibosheth’s head servant. He was one of Saul’s land managers. He was a custodian of Jonathan’s crippled son Mephibosheth. Ziba was an opportunist with evil motives. Ziba takes advantage of both David & Mephibosheth. David

2 Samuel 23:8-39 — looking back over a long list of 37 Elite Warriors (vs.39) who stood with David their leader through thick & thin; during the difficult years of exile & during his reign. Outline: 3 Chief Men(8-17); 2 out of 3 of a 2nd Rank (18-23); & The 30 (24-39). Basically the same story is told in 1 Chron.11. There are 16 more names given. Perhaps replacements or alternates. Maybe this group changed from time to time as men died & were replaced. Eph.6:13 (Weymouth

2 Samuel 23:8-39 — looking back over a long list of 37 Elite Warriors (vs.39) who stood with David their leader through thick & thin; during the difficult years of exile & during his reign. Outline: 3 Chief Men(8-17); 2 out of 3 of a 2nd Rank (18-23); & The 30 (24-39). Basically the same story is told in 1 Chron.11. There are 16 more names given. Perhaps replacements or alternates. Maybe this group changed from time to time as men died & were replaced. Eph.6:13 (Weymouth