Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Sin Against Man: the Man from Ephraim Judges 19 The Man of Ephraim Goes After His Concubine – they come to Gilead (19:1-15) CHAPTER 19 1 And it came to pass in those days, when there was no king in Israel, that a certain Levite, sojourning on the further side of […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Persecution by Herod, Peter Delivered from Prison Acts 12 Acts 12. In this chapter we see vividly contrasted the weakness of man with the power of God, and the efficacy of prayer. James is martyred, and Peter is imprisoned. The saints gather for collective prayer. Then, Peter is miraculously delivered, and Herod […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Paul’s Defense before Festus Acts 25:1-12 Acts 25:1-12. In this section, Porcius Festus, the newly arrived governor, heard the accusations against Paul, and was used by God to prevent Paul being brought to Jerusalem, where the Jews were intent on killing him along the way. Festus instead held the hearing at Caesarea, […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Psalm 6 A Nighttime Supplication for Deliverance Psalm 6. This is a psalm of David, and also intended to be played “on stringed instruments”, and “Sheminith”, which means “the eighth division” or “upon the octave” (as in Psalm 12). This Psalm was intended to by played on a lower musical register, and […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Psalm 22 The Forsaking of Christ and His Praise in Resurrection Psalm 22. The inscription indicates that this is a psalm of David. It was written to the tune of “Aijeleth-Shahar”, meaning “the hind of the dawn of the morning” or “hind of the morning”. There are a few thoughts that this […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Psalm 38 The Remnant Under the Chastening Hand of Jehovah Psalm 38. This Psalm and the one following are a pair. This is also a penitential Psalm, meaning it has to do with the confession of sin. The inscription reads, “A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance.” This Psalm may well have […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Psalm 54 A Call for Deliverance According to God’s Name Psalm 54. This is a Psalm of David, written on the occasion “when the Ziphites came, and said to Saul, Is not David hiding himself with us?” (see 1 Sam. 26:1). This was an occasion of betrayal experienced by David, not by […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Psalm 70 The Prayer of One Who Seeks Deliverance From Enemies That Seek His Soul Psalm 70. This is another Psalm of David that is of similar character to Psalm 69, though not explicitly Messianic. We have the sentiments of the faithful remnant as they are persecuted by the apostate Jews under […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Psalm 86 Confidence in the Character of Jehovah Psalm 86. In this Psalm of David we have the remnant of Israel in a sort of in between state. They know that they are in a relationship with Jehovah and are confident in His character, but they do not yet possess the kingdom […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Psalm 102 Christ as the Man of Sorrows in Anticipation of the Cross Psalm 102. This psalm is “A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his complaint before Jehovah”. We are not told who the author is, but most likely it was David, when fleeing from Saul or […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Psalm 118 Israel’s Thanksgiving and Praise Upon Receiving Messiah Psalm 118. In this Psalm we have the praise of restored Israel, and their joy in receiving Messiah, when they cry in faith “Hosanna, blessed be he that cometh in the name of Jehovah.” Along with Psalm 110, this Psalm is quoted more […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Psalm 134 Israel’s Worship of Jehovah in the Millennial Temple Psalm 134. This is the last “Song of degrees”, and it gives the conclusion of Israel’s restoration. Psalm 134 describes a burst of unceasing praise night and day that flows out from Israel, when they stand in the house of the Lord, functioning […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Psalm 150 A Crescendo of Praise to Jehovah, For Everything, With Everything, and From Everything That Has Breath Psalm 150. This final Psalm in the collection of Psalms is a grand finale of praise to Jehovah which will echo throughout the earth in the Millennium. God as Jah is praised for everything, […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk The Glory of the Lord Departs from Israel 1 Samuel 4 CHAPTER 4 1 And what Samuel had said happened to all Israel. And Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and encamped beside Eben-ezer; and the Philistines encamped in Aphek. 2 And the Philistines put themselves in array against […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk David Before Jonathan 1 Samuel 20 CHAPTER 20 1 And David fled from Naioth by Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? what is mine iniquity, and what is my sin before thy father, that he seeks my life? 2 And he said to him, God forbid; […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Conclusion Ephesians 6:10-24 The conflict addressed in the last part of Ephesians 6 is discussed popularly among Christians, but its strict interpretation is not often understood. The true meaning of this conflict is vastly important, and helpful in our Christian lives. What is the conflict in Ephesians […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk The Experience of a Soul Under Law Leading to Deliverance Romans 7:7-25 Is Rom. 7:7-25 a “Christian” Experience? Romans 7 presents the effect of the Law on a person with the old and new natures. Not mentioned once during this whole struggle is the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit; a complete contrast […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk The Genesis of the Nations Genesis 10 Nations. Have you ever wondered how the world got the way it is? Why are there many groups of people who have their own characteristics, languages, and cultures? Anthropologists for centuries have pondered the archaeological evidence to understand the placement of peoples and languages over […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk The Sending off of Jacob and Esau Genesis 28 Genesis 28. This chapter gives us the beginning of Jacob’s history outside his parents’ home. The Lord speaks to Jacob before he leaves the promised land, and promises to be with him and to care for him. Jacob’s response reveals his true condition: […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers Genesis 45 Genesis 45. In this chapter, Joseph finally reveals his identity to his brethren. Rather than blame and accuse them, Joseph had accepted the events of his life from God. He had nothing but love for his brethren. He immediately made arrangements for them to bring […]