A marriage love song for the King(1,11,14), possibly King Solomon when he married the daughter of Egypt (1 King 3:1). Why we think he is Soloman? Because Solomon was noted for his wealth in gold (9,13; 1 King 9:28) Solomon had close association with Tyre (v12; 1 King 9:10-14) However it is clear that the … Read more
Boasting in the God (1-8) “You have saved us” (v7) “In God we have boasted all day long” (v8) Praising God for how He led Israel into Canaan Forsaken by God (9-16) “You have rejected us” (v9) “You give us as sheep to be eaten” (v11) Sometimes it seems like God has forsaken Israel Faithful … Read more
Psalm 42-43 The popular worship song “As The Dear” written by Marty Nystrom was inspired by this Psalm. The story behind as the song is available at Song Scoops. Ps 42 and Ps 43 are probably used to be one Psalm because of repeated refrain: “Why are you in despair, O my soul?” (42:5,11;43:5). Korah is … Read more
Strong believers ought to consider weaker believers (v1) Do not please ourselves, please others instead, like Christ (v3, Ps 69:9) Do not cause our weaker brothers to stumbles (14:21) Do not despise our weaker brothers (14:2) Accept one another, like Christ (v7) We do this to with hope to build up (14:19), not to tear … Read more
Believers could disagree on nonensentials and still maintain Church unity St. Augustine:”In essentials, unity; in nonessentials, liberty; in all things, charity” We must welcome or receive whom the Lord received. (v1,v3,15:7) All Christians where bought by the precious blood of the Lord When we accept our brothers and sisters, we bring praise to God (15:7) … Read more
Living out Christ in society Authorities were created by God (v1, 1 Peters 2:13 – 15) Learn to live under under authority because God is ultimate authority, (v1) Submitting to the authorities is submitting to God.(v2) What occurs when God and man’s authority oppose each other? God’s authority always higher than man’s (Act 5:29) Daniel … Read more
Romans 1-8 Becoming a Christian Romans 1: Introduction Gospel is about Jesus Christ (v3) Jesus was prophesied in the Scriptures through the prophets(v2) Work of the Gospel is for the Jews And for the Gentiles(v14) Gospel is power of God to save Jews and Gentiles(v16) God’s righteousness God righteousness (v17,20) Man’s unrighteousness (Gentiles) Suppress the truth (v18) … Read more
Paul uses 5 witnesses to demonstrate God’s plan for the future of Israel Paul (11:1) Paul from the tribe of Benjamin Paul conversion was mentioned 3 times in Acts (Ch 9,22,26) Israel will be saved like Paul – they will see Jesus, repent and believe (Zech 14:4, Acts 1:11, Rev 1:7) Zechariah 12:10-13:1 – talks … Read more
Overview: Chapter 1 – 8: God’s perfect salvation plan for man Chapter 9 – 11: God’s plan for Israel Chapter 9 – Israel of Past Chapter 10 – Israel of Present Chapter 11 – Israel of Future Chapter 12 – 16: Life of Christians Chapter 10 – Israel’s Present Rejection Paul moved … Read more
Overview: Romans 12- 16 : (Application of Christian life) Romans 9 – 11 : Israel as a way to answer questions raised from Romans 1- 8 Question: Did God’s words fail? Paul brings up issue of Jews being cut off from Christ. (v3), But what about God’s promise to Israel: (v4), Jer 31:33 Adoption as sons,Divine … Read more
