Matthew 3 Matthew 3:1 – John was not a Baptist. John was a baptizer. See Luke 1:36. Elizabeth was a blood relative, but not technically…

Philippians 2, continued: Philippians 2:9-18 – Jesus Christ is Lord; be children of God Philippians 2:10 – See Isaiah 45:23. Philippians…

The Greek word psallo includes instruments. Look in Greek dictionaries Vine’s: “in the NT, ‘to sing a hymn, sing praise’” Thayer’s Lexicon…

Introduction Scriptures that refer to worship with music in the New Testament: Acts 16:25 Romans 15:9 I Corinthians 14:15 Ephesians 5:1…

The story of Jesus Luke 2:1-7 Matthew 2:5-6 Matthew 1:18-25 – the birth of Jesus Luke 2:8-20 – Shepherds are visited by an angel and go to…

Philippians 1, continued Philippians 1:1-11 – “I have you in my heart” Philippians 1:10 – The “day of Christ” is probably referring to the…

Introduction Galatians 4:3 Pentecost was the first time the FULL gospel was preached. Luke 24:36-53 – Jesus told them to wait in Jerusalem…

“Fulfilling relationships” Luke 20:19-26 Matthew 10:34-37 – Family relationships are not the top priority. I Peter 2:21 “Major…

Matthew 1 Matthew 1:1-17 – Genealogies Importance, use of genealogies Ezra 2:59-63 – There were serious consequences if you could not be…

Introduction People often name Philippians as their favorite book of the Bible, mainly because it speaks so much about joy. Paul visited…

Introduction Proverbs 23:23 Objective – truth that exists independently of individual perspectives, emotions, or biases. Subjective – based…

What does scripture say? What is a wise man? Context is everything In New Testament, Greek “Magos” Can mean magician, astronomer, scientist…

Introduction I Peter 1:3, 6 I Peter 4:8 You are all one in Christ Jesus I Peter 3:8 I Peter 2:12, 13 I Peter 3:1, 9, 14 I Peter 4:4; 3:8;…

Introduction I Corinthians 1:1-3 Love them. I Corinthians 1:4 – These people were troublesome for Paul, but he was thankful for them. I…

Deuteronomy 32 Deuteronomy 32:1-47 – The song of Moses. See Deuteronomy 31:1-19 – This song was a warning of future events. Note that the…

Jethro, continued: Other possible encounters Numbers 10:29 – Hobab Same as Jethro? Judges 4:11 – same Hobab? Same lineage? We know some of…

Deuteronomy 29 Deuteronomy 29:1 – Renewing the covenant Deuteronomy 29:2-9 – Reviewing the past 40 years Deuteronomy 29:4 – See Deuteronomy…

Matthew 26-28 Matthew 26:1-5 – A plot is underway to kill Jesus. Matthew 26:26-29 – Jesus eats the Passover and institutes the Lord’s Supper…

Introduction Ephesians 6:1-4 Stay focused on the bigger picture. Hebrews 11:8-10 God’s people have always been those who can look past…

Who was Jethro? After Sarah died Abraham takes Keturah as wife Keturah bears him sons One son was Midian Midianites settled “to the east…

Introduction II John 1:9 We want to simply look at the Bible and do what it says. Local churches are authorized to provide for the preaching…

Introduction Matthew 22:37 Proverbs 23:7 Matthew 12:34 Romans 12:2 I Corinthians 2:14-3:4 – They were not spiritually minded and that was…

Deuteronomy 25 Deuteronomy 25:1-19 – Miscellaneous laws Deuteronomy 25:4 – See I Corinthians 9:9; I Timothy 5:17-18. This law has a broader…

Significance Descriptive? “From Dan to Beersheba” Meaning the entire length of Israel Judges 20:1; I Samuel 3:20; II Samuel 24:2, 1…