The Books of the Bible Verse by Verse

The Book of Daniel Part 12Daniel 5:22-6:12V. The Feast of Belshazzar and the Fall of Babylon Daniel 5:1-31-F. The Response of Daniel — 5:17-281. The Condemnation of Belshazzar — 5:17-24a. Daniel’s Answer: keep your rewards (v17)b. The History Lesson— 5:18-21c. The Sin of Belshazzar — 5:22-241. And you have not humbled your heart (v22)2. He defied the Lord and defiled His vessels (v23)3. The hand was sent to give the inscription (v24)2. The Interpretation of the Writing — 5:25-28a. MENE, MENE,TEKEL, UPHARSIN: “a mina, a shekel, and (two) half-minas” (v25)b. God has numbered your kingdom and put an end to it (v26)b. You are weighed and found wanting (v27)c. Kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians (28G. The Reward — 5:291. Belshazzar fulfilled his promise of rewards (v29)H. The Fulfillment of the Prophecy — 5:30-311. Belshazar was killed, Darius received the kingdom (v30-31)VI. Daniel in the Lion’s Den - Daniel 6:1-28A. The Position of Daniel — 6:1-31. Darius appointed 120 Satraps over the kingdom of Babylon (v1)2. Over the 120 satraps was 3 commisioners (one was Daniel) (v2)3. Darius planned to appoint Daniel over the commisioners (v3

Israel’s failure is related to spiritual pride and self-sufficiency, not the fault of God.Israel’s rejection of the Messiah is not total because there isstill a Jewish remnant today and this has been true throughouthistory. Israel’s rejection of the Messiah is not final. The nation,as a nation, will be saved in the future, and as a result, God’spromises to Israel will be fulfilled in the future.If God’s promises to Israel will be fulfilled, then we can rest onGod’s promises to the church

The Book of Daniel Part 11Daniel 5:7-28V. The Feast of Belshazzar and the Fall of Babylon Daniel 5:1-31A. The Feast — 5:1-4B. The Writing on the Wall — 5:5-61. At that moment the desecration took place, writing appeared (v5)2. The king’s face turned pale and his knees knocked (v6)C. The Failure of the Wise Men — 5:7-91. ‘Interepret the writing and be rewarded’ (v7)2. They could neither read nor interpret the words on the wall (v8)3. The inablity of the wise men caused the king more alarm (v9)D. The Advice of the Queen — 5:10-121. The kings mother entered and said “Don’t be alarmed” (v10)2. She reminded him of what Daniel did for Nebuchadnezzer (v11)3. Summon Daniel and he will interpret the dream (v12)E. The Request to Daniel — 5:13-161. Belshazzar didn’t know Daniel personally and had to verify (v13)2. “Insight and extraordinary wisdom have been found in you” (v14)3. The wise men could not give the interpretation (v15)4. “If you can interpret the writing, you will be rewarded” (v16)F. The Response of Daniel — 5:17-281. The Condemnation of Belshazzar — 5:17-24a. Daniel’s Answer: keep your rewards (v17)b. The History Lesson— 5:18-211. God gave him greatness, glory, and majesty (v18)2. Everyone feard him and he did what he wanted (v19)3. His pride was the reason for his fall (v20)4. He suffered madness and lived with the beasts (v21a5. Until he recognized God is ruler over all (v21b)

The Book of Daniel Part 10Daniel 4:28-5:8Daniel’s Training in BabylonII. The Dream of the Image —2:1-49III. Nebuchadnezzar’s Golden Image- Daniel 3:1-30IV. The Dream of the Great Tree - Daniel 4:1-37A. The Letter of the King — 4:1-3B. The Failure of the Wise Men — 4:4-9C. The Dream — 4:10-18D. The Interpretation — 4:19-27E. The Fulfillment — 4:28-361. The Sin — 4:28-30a. All this came upon Nebuchadnezzar (v28)b. A year later, he was walking in the palace (v29)c. I have built by my power and for my majesty (v30)2. The Judgment — 4:31-33a. A voice came, your sovereignty is removed (v31)b. Driven away to be like cattle for seven years, until… (v32)c. The judgment happened immediately (v33)3. The Restoration — 4:34-36a. Raised eyes toward heaven and reason returned (v34)b. God does according to His will (v35)c. Surpassing greatness was added to him (v36)F. The Conclusion — 4:371. “I praise, exalt and honor the King of heaven” (v37)V. The Feast of Belshazzar and the Fall of Babylon Daniel 5:1-31A. The Feast — 5:1-41. Belshazzar was drinking wine in the presence of a thousand (v1)2. He gave orders to use the Jerusalem Temple treasures (v2)3. They brought the Temple treasures and drank out of them (v3)4. They drank the wine and praised the gods of Babylon (v4)

The Book of Daniel Part 9Daniel 4:1-19Daniel’s Training in BabylonII. The Dream of the Image —2:1-49III. Nebuchadnezzar’s Golden Image- Daniel 3:1-30IV. The Dream of the Great Tree - Daniel 4:1-37A. The Letter of the King — 4:1-31. The king is addressing all members of his empire (v1)2. Share wonders that the Most High God has given me (v2)3. Statement of praise and three observation about YHWH (v3)B. The Failure of the Wise Men — 4:4-91. “At ease in my house and flourishing in my palace” (v4)2. Another dream made him fearful (v5)3. A call to the wise men to interpret the dream-again (v6)4. The wise men could not interpret the dream-again (v7)5. Daniel cones to the rescue (v8)6. No secret was too troublesome for Daniel (v9)C. The Dream — 4:10-181. The Great Tree — 4:10-12a. Tree in the midst of the earth and its height was great (v10)b. It was visible to the end of the whole earth (v11)c. The tree spread its food everywhere (v12)2. The Decree Against the Tree — 4:13-16a. A holy one descended from heaven (v13)b. The angel ordered to destroy the tree (v14)c. Leave the stump bounded by iron and brass (v15a)d. A personification of the tree to dwell among the beasts (16)3. The Purpose — 4:17a. The Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind (v17)4. The Second Plea for the Interpretation — 4:18a. Daniel can interpret another dream (v18)D. The Interpretation — 4:19-271. Daniel’s Reluctance — 4:19a. Daniel was appalled and alarmed (v19)2. Daniel’s Interpretation — 4:20-26

I. Daniel’s Training in BabylonII. The Dream of the Image —2:1-49III. Nebuchadnezzar’s Golden Image- Daniel 3:1-30A. The Decree to Worship the Image — 3:1-7>B. The Accusation Against the Three — 3:8-121. Certain Chaldeans accused the Jews (v8)2. They reminded the king of the decree (vs 9-11)3. These Jewish men have purposely disobeyed your decree (v12)C. The Testimony of the Three Jews — 3:13-181. Bring them to the king (v13)2. Nebuchadnezzar said to them, “Is it true?” (v14)3. Here’s a second chance, if you don’t take it, burn! (v15a)4. What god can deliver you? (v15b)5. There is nothing to discuss, it is true (v16)6. If it is God’s will, He will deliver us (v17)7. If it isn’t His will, so be it, we will not bow down (v18)D. The Casting Into the Furnace — 3:19-231. Nebuchadnezzar furious, heats up furnace (v19)2. Used special forces to throw the three in to the furnace (v20)3. They were cast in the furnace with their government clothes (v21)4. The special forces died carrying the three into the furnace (v22)5. The three Jewish men fell bound into the furnace (v23)E. The Deliverance — 3:24-271. From what he saw, his fury changed to being astounded (v24)2. Four men loosed and walking around! (v25)3. He approached the furnace and called to the three Jews (v26)4. All the officers noted the fact that they were unharmed (v27)F. Nebuchadnezzar ’s Response — 3:28-301. Nebuchadnezzar recognized the power of YHWH (v28)2. He decreed that no offense to YHWH would be tolerated (v29)3. The king prospered the three in Babylon (v30)

The Book of Daniel Part 7Daniel 2:46-3:18I. Daniel’s Training in BabylonII. The Dream of the Image —2:1-49A. The Demand of Nebuchadnezzar — 2:1-30B. The Dream — 2:31-35C. The Interpretation — 2:36-45D. Daniel’s Rewards — 2:46-491. The king fell on his face and did homage to Daniel’s God (v46)2. God of gods, Lord of kings, revealer of mysteries (v47)3. Daniel received positional and material gifts (v48)4. Daniel requested that his three friends be promoted also (v49)III. Nebuchadnezzar’s Golden Image- Daniel 3:1-30A. The Decree to Worship the Image — 3:1-71. Gold statue that is 90’ high and 9’ wide (v1)2. All members of the government attend the image’s dedication (2)3. The description of the gathering (v3)4. A command is given to all peoples, nations, and languages (v4)5. At the moment you hear the sound, bow down and worship (v5)6. If you don’t worship, thrown into the fiery furnace (v6)7. All the peoples fell down and worshipped the image (v7)

The Book of Daniel Part 6Daniel 2:44-3:7Daniel’s Training in BabylonII. The Dream of the Image —2:1-49A. The Demand of Nebuchadnezzar — 2:1-30B. The Dream — 2:31-35C. The Interpretation — 2:36-451. That was the dream, now the interpretation (v36)2. The first kingdom, Nebuchadnezzar is the head of gold (v37-38)3. Second kingdom, silver chest and arms: Medo-Persians v39a4. Third kingdom, bronze legs:Alexander the Great, Hellenestic 39b5. Fourth Kingdom, Roman empire, 1st of 5 stages, united (v40)6. Divided stage, toes are mixed with iron (toughness) and clay (v41)7. 3rd stage, Ten division -toes, (vs42-43)8. God Himself will set up his kingdom (v44)a. It will never be destroyedb. It will not be left for another peoplec. It will crush the other kingdomsd. It will endure forever9. A stone was cut out of a mountain and crushed the empires v45a10. The dream and its interpretation are sure and certain (v45b)11. The premillennial view vs the amillennial view of the Kingdom

The Book of Daniel Part 5Daniel 2:31-43Daniel’s Training in BabylonII. The Dream of the Image —2:1-49A. The Demand of Nebuchadnezzar — 2:1-30B. The Dream — 2:31-351. The appearance of the Image was awesome (v31)2. The Image: gold, silver, bronze, iron, clay (vs 32-33)3. The striking stone crushed the statue (vs 34)4. To no visible appearance, the stone became a great mountain (35C. The Interpretation — 2:36-451. That was the dream, now the interpretation (v36)2. The first kingdom, Nebuchadnezzar is the head of gold (v37-38)3. Second kingdom, silver chest and arms: Medo-Persians v39a4. Third kingdom, bronze legs:Alexander the Great, Hellenestic 39b5. Fourth Kingdom, Roman empire, 1st of 5 stages, united (v40)6. Divided stage, toes are mixed with iron (toughness) and clay (v41)7. 3rd stage, Ten division -toes, (vs42-43)

The Book of Daniel Part 4Daniel 2:12-35Daniel’s Training in BabylonII. The Dream of the Image —2:1-49A. The Demand of Nebuchadnezzar — 2:1-301. The challenge to the wise men — 2:1-13l. The king became furious and decreed to destroy the entire school, including Daniel and the three friends (v12-13)2. Daniel’s Plea — 2:14-16a. Daniel replied with discretion, discernment to Arioch (v14)b. Why so urgent? (v15)c. Daniel requests a meeting with the king (v16)3. Daniel’s Prayer — 2:17-23a. Daniel tells his three friends (v17)b. They asked God for mercy and not to be destroyed (v18)c. The mystery was revealed to Daniel in a night vision (v19)4. The Praise — 2:20-23a. Emphasizes His omniscience and omnipotence (v20)b. Highlights God’s sovereignty (v 21)c. Describes God as a revealer (v22)d. Daniel’s prayer ends with a praise of God (v23)5. Daniel’s Testimony — 2:24-30a. Don’t destroy the wise men, I’ll give the interpretation (v24)b. There’s a man from Judah that can interpret the dream (v25c. Can you tell me the dream and its interpretation? (v26)d. No person could do what the king demanded (v27)e. But there is a God Who knows everything (v28a)f. The circumstances that led to the king’s dreams (28b-29)g. The primary goal was for him to understand who God is (30B. The Dream — 2:31-351. The appearance of the Image was awesome (v31)2. The Image: gold, silver, bronze, iron, clay (vs 32-33)3. The striking stone crushed the statue (vs 34)4. To no visible appearance, the stone became a great mountain (35

The Book of Daniel Part 3Daniel 1:11-2:13Daniel’s Training in BabylonA. The Historical Background — 1:1-7B. The Testing of Daniel and His Friends — 1:8-161. Daniel’s Request of the Commander — 1:8-102. The Request of the Steward — 1:11-16a. The steward reported to Ashpenez, not the king (v11)b. Examine us after ten days of vegetables and water (v12-13)c. The steward agreed (v14)d. After ten days they were fatter and healthier looking (v15)e. So they maintained the diet for the three year period (v16)C. The Blessing of Daniel — 1:17-211. God gave them knowledge and intelligence (v17)2. Ashpenez presents them to the king (v18)3. He found these four to be superior to all the others (v19)4. They were found to be ten times better than everyone else (v20)5. Daniel continued even unto the first year of king Cyrus (v21)D. The Significance of Daniel 1 to the Times of the Gentiles1. There is always a believing remnant of Israel.2. The believing remnant still suffer for divine punishment.II. The Dream of the Image —2:1-49A. The Demand of Nebuchadnezzar — 2:1-301. The challenge to the wise men — 2:1-13a. Nebuchadnezzar had troubling dreams; couldn’t sleep (v1)b. He demanded the wise men tell him his dream (v2)c. He wanted to know the meaning of a specific dream (v3)d. “Tell us the dream and we’ll interpret it” (v4)e. Tell me the dream and interpret it, or else! (v5)f. If you can; rewards, gifts, and honor (v6)g. Again, “Tell us the dream and we’ll interpret it” (v7)h. “I am firm with my demand, stop trying to gain time" (v8)i. You lie and corrupt words, validate yourselves (v9)j. “This is an impossible request, nobody can do that” (v10)k. They admitted they couldn’t do what they claimed (v11)l. The king became furious and decreed to destroy the entire school, including Daniel and the three friends (v12-13)

The Book of DanielDaniel 1:1-16[Deuteronomy 28:47-52]Daniel’s Training in BabylonA. The Historical Background — 1:1-71. The Deportation — 1:1-2a. The Babylonians were God’s tool for the punishmentb. Two reasons for the judgment (II Chr 36:21, Jer. 44:20-23)1.The Israelites failed to keep the Sabbatical years2. Idol worship2. The Selection — 1:3-7a. Ashpenez chose men with specific qualifications (v3-4)b. They were given the king’s food and wine (v5)c. Given new names (v6-7)1. Daniel - Belteshazzar- ‘May Bel Protect His Life’2. Hananiah- Shadrach, -‘The command of Aku’3. Mishael -Meshach ‘Who is what Aku is?’4. Azariah -Abed-nego- ‘The Servant of Nebo’B. The Testing of Daniel and His Friends — 1:8-161. Daniel’s Request of the Commander — 1:8-10a. Daniel made a commitment not to defile himself (v8)b. He had a good reputation with the commander (v9)c. Ashpenez refused because he didn’t want to die (v10)2. The Request of the Steward — 1:11-16a. The steward reported to Ashpenez, not the king (v11)b. Examine us after ten days of vegetables and water (v12-13)c. The steward agreed (v14)d. After ten days they were fatter and healthier looking (v15)e. So they maintained the diet for the 3 year period (v16

The Book of DanielIntroductionWho Wrote It? Daniel 7:12; 12:4, Ezekiel 14:14, Matthew 24:15B. Who is The Prophet Daniel? “God is my judge” or “God is judge”C. The Time Span Covered in Daniel 605 BC-536 BCD. Historical Background1. Three Babylonian campaigns against Judah (605, 597, 587-588 BC)E. The Purpose of the Book1. How Jews should live in a Gentile world2. Many valuable lesson about the God of Israel3. God provides for for His people even when He chastens themF. Doctrinal Categories1. The Doctrine of God2. The Doctrine of Christ3. The Doctrine of Righteous Angels4. The Doctrine of Fallen Angels5. The Doctrine of Man6. The Doctrine of Israel7. The Doctrine of the Last DaysG. The Structure of the Book1. Chapters 1-6: History, little prophecya. 1:1-2:3 written in Hebrewb. 2:4-7:28 written in Aramaic, Chiastic arrangement1. Chapters 2,7: history from pagan viewpoint2. Chapters 3,6: history from God’s viewpoint3. Chapters 4,5: How God deals with kings2. Chapters 7-12: Prophecy, little historya. Chapter 8-12 written in Hebrew1. Detail Israel’s history2. Israel’s deliverance during the ‘Times of the Gentiles’

The Mosaic Covenant Part 2The Status of the Mosaic CovenantThe Mosaic Covenant was the one Jewish covenant that was conditional and ultimately came to an end with the death of Christ. Therefore, the Mosaic Law is no longer in effect. The status of the Mosaic Covenant will be discussed on seven points.The Unity or Wholeness of the Law of Moses (James 2:10).2. The Law Has Been Rendered Inoperative.a. The believer has been relieved from the Law. Romans 7:5,6b. Christ is the end of the Law. Romans 10:4c. The Law was not meant to be permanent, but temporary. Galatians 3:19d. The Law was the middle wall of partition that was now broken down. Eph 2:14-153. What about the Moral Law?4. Jesus fulfilled the Law. The Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5-75. The Law of Christ (Galatians 6:2, Romans 8:2)6. The Principle of Freedom (Acts 18:18, Acts 21:17-26)7. The SabbathSummary:The Law is a unit comprised of 613 commandments, and all of it has been rendered inoperative. There is no commandment that has continued beyond the cross of the Messiah. The Law is there and can be used as a teaching tool to show God's standard of righteousness, as well as man's sinfulness and need of a substitutionary atonement. It can be used to teach many spiritual truths about God as a man. It can be used to point one to the Messiah (Gal. 3:23-25). However, it has completely ceased to function as an authority over the individual. It is no longer the rule of life for believers.

The Mosaic CovenantI. Scripture: The Mosaic Covenant contains very extensive detailed information, theScriptural account of the covenant extends from Exodus 20:1 to Deuteronomy 28:68.II. The ParticipantsA. God and Israel (Exodus 19:3-8)III. The Provisions: 613 commandments. Sealed by the Lord and Moses (Exodus 24:1-11)1. 613 commandments: 365 were forbidden things, 248 things that should be done.2. The Blessings and Judgments of the Law (Exodus 15:26; 19:3-8).3. The Blood Sacrifice Added (Leviticus 17:11).4. The Diet Restrictions Imposed.5. The Death Penalty Expanded.6. The Sign of the Covenant reaffirmed the practice of circumcision (Lev. 12:3).7. The Token of the Covenant was the Sabbath. (5 Observations)a. A sign Israel had been set apart by God (Exodus 31:12-17)b. The Sabbath began with Moses, not Creation.c. A day of rest, not a day of corporate worship.d. Intended only for Israel and not the Church.e. In force as long as the Mosaic Covenant is in force.IV. The Purpose of the Law-Not a means to salvation: Rom. 3:20, 28; Gal. 2:16; 3:11, 21.1. Reveal the holiness of God and to reveal the standard of righteousness. (Rom 7:12)2. Provide the rule of conduct for the Old Testament saints. (Psalm 119: 77, 97,103, 104)3. To provide occasions for individual and corporate worship for Israel.4. To keep the Jews a distinct people (Lev. 11:44- 45; Deut. 7:6; 14:1-2).5. It served as the middle wall of partition as stated in Ephesians 2:11-16.6. To reveal sin. (Romans 3:19-20, Romans 5:20, Romans 7:7)7. To make one sin more. (Romans 4:15, I Corinthians 15:56)8. To show us there was nothing we could do on our own to please God (Rom 7:14-25).9. To drive one to faith according to Romans 8:1-4 and Galatians 3:24-25.

The Abrahamic CovenantIntroductionThe Abrahamic covenant is foundational to all of Scripture. It is the key to both the Old and New Testaments and is foundational to the whole program of redemption. All subsequent revelation is the outworking of this covenant. This covenant, and the subsequent covenant framework, is the key to understanding Scripture. (1)Scripture [Genesis 12:1-3, 12:7, 13:14-17, 15:1-19, 17:1-22, 22:15-18]The ParticipantsA. God and AbramIII. The Provisions: 14 total1. A great nation called Israel (Gen. 12:2; 13:16; 15:5; 17:1-2, 7; 22:17b).2. Promised the land of Canaan (Gen. 12:1, 7; 13:14-15, 17; 15:17-21; 17:8).3. Abraham himself was to be greatly blessed (Gen. 12:2b).4. Abraham's name would be great. (Gen. 12:2c)5. Abraham will be a blessing to others (Gen. 12:2d).6. Those who bless Israel will be blessed (Gen. 12:3a).7. Those who curse Israel will be cursed (Gen.12:3b).8. In Abraham all will ultimately be blessed (Gen. 12:3c; 22:18 Galatians 3:8-9, 26, 29)9. Abraham would receive a son through his wife Sarah (Gen. 15:1-4; 17:16-21).10. His descendants would undergo the Egyptian bondage (Gen. 15:13-14).11. Other nations as well as Israel would come forth from Abraham (Gen. 17:3-4, 6).12. His name was to be changed from Abram to Abraham. (Gen. 17:5).13. Sarai's name was to be changed to Sarah (Gen. 17:15).14. Circumcision was to be a token of the covenant (Gen. 17:9 14).IV. Three Categories of the ProvisionsA. To AbrahamB. To the SeedC. To the GentilesV. The Basis for the Development of Other CovenantsA. The Land AspectB. The Seed AspectC. The Blessing AspectVI. The Confirmation of the CovenantA. Through Isaac, Genesis 26:2-5B. Through Jacob, Genesis 28:13-15C. Through the Twelve sons of Israel, Genesis 49VII. The Status of the CovenantA. Because the Abrahamic Covenant is unconditional, it is still very much in effect even though it has remained largely unfulfilled.

The Parables of Matthew 13Matthew 13, Mark 4, Luke 8IntroductionA. Matt 4:17, Matt 10:5-7 repent for the Kingdom is at hand.B. Matt 12:22-321. The Unpardonable SinC. Teaching in Parables, Matt 13:1-31. Purpose: Matthew 13:10-18a. To reveal truth to the disciplesb. To conceal truth from the massesc. To fulfill prophecyII. The ParablesA. The Sower: Matt 13:3-9 (Meaning vs 20-23)1. The Sower is Jesus, the seed is the gospel, the soil is the heart of the receiver of the gospel seed. Some seeds will be fruitless and some will be fruitful.2. The gospel seed will be opposed by the devil, the flesh, and the cares of the world.B. The Wheat and the Weeds: Matthew 13:24-30 (Meaning vs 36-43)1. There’s going to be saved and unsaved living right beside each other. The sheep and goat judgment in Matthew 25C. The Mustard Seed: verses 31-321. There will be an abnormal external growth of ChristendomD. The Parable of the Leaven: Matt 13:331. Christendom, as it grows, will also experience ever increasing internal corruption as the age progressesE. The Parable of the Hidden Treasure: Matt 13:441. The field is the world, the man is Jesus, Israel is the hidden treasureF. The Parable of the Pearl: Matt 13:45-461. The merchant is Jesus, the pearl is the gentile church.G. The Parable of the Net: Matt 13:47-501. There will be the existence of the righteous and the wicked together.H. The Parable of the New and Old Treasure: Matt 13:51-521. The disciples are to equip the believers with sound teaching and understand the whole Kingdom program.

The Parables of Matthew 13Matthew 13, Mark 4, Luke 8IntroductionA. Matt 4:17, Matt 10:5-7 repent for the Kingdom is at hand.B. Matt 12:22-321. The Unpardonable SinC. Teaching in Parables, Matt 13:1-31. Purpose: Matthew 13:10-18a. To reveal truth to the disciplesb. To conceal truth from the massesc. To fulfill prophecyII. The ParablesA. The Sower: Matt 13:3-9 (Meaning vs 20-23)1. Those who fall by the wayside are those who never believed in the first place2. Those who fall on rocky places are those who hear the gospel, believe it, accept it and are saved3. Those who fall among the thorns are also those who believe, but they never seem to be able to overcome the cares of the world4. People who believe and are rooted in the Word of God, they overcome the world, and as a result they produce much fruitB. The Wheat and the Weeds: Matthew 13:24-30 (Meaning vs 36-43)1. Who is the sower? Christ Himself2. The enemy is Satan, and the weeds are the sons of the evil one3. The reapers are the angels and only at the final judgment, will they separate the good from the bad4. The wheat will go into the Kingdom, the weeds will go into hell.5. The barn is the Messianic Kingdom and HeavenC. The Mustard Seed: verses 31-321. There will be an abnormal external growth of ChristendomD. The Parable of the Leaven: Matt 13:331. Christendom, as it grows, will also experience ever increasing internal corruption as the age progresses

The Parables of Matthew 13Matthew 13, Mark 4, Luke 8IntroductionA. Matt 4:17, Matt 10:5-7 repent for the Kingdom is at hand.B. Matt 12:22-321. The Unpardonable SinC. Teaching in Parables, Matt 13:1-31. Purpose: Matthew 13:10-18a. To reveal truth to the disciplesb. To conceal truth from the massesc. To fulfill prophecyII. The ParablesA. The Sower: Matt 13:3-9 (Meaning vs 20-23)1. Those who fall by the wayside are those who never believed in the first place2. Those who fall on rocky places are those who hear the gospel, believe it, accept it and are saved3. Those who fall among the thorns are also those who believe, but they never seem to be able to overcome the cares of the world4. People who believe and are rooted in the Word of God, they overcome the world, and as a result they produce much fruitB. The Wheat and the Weeds: Matthew 13:24-30 (Meaning vs 36-43)1. Who is the sower? Christ Himself2. The enemy is Satan, and the weeds are the sons of the evil one3. The reapers are the angels and only at the final judgment, will they separate the good from the bad4. The wheat will go into the Kingdom, the weeds will go into hell.5. The barn is the Messianic Kingdom and Heaven

The Parables of Matthew 13Matthew 13, Mark 4, Luke 8IntroductionA. Matt 4:17, Matt 10:5-7 repent for the Kingdom is at hand.B. Matt 12:22-321. The Unpardonable SinC. Teaching in Parables, Matt 13:1-31. Purpose: Matthew 13:10-18a. To reveal truth to the disciplesb. To conceal truth from the massesc. To fulfill prophecy

THE BOOK OF JAMES PART 12James 5:13-20INTRODUCTION - James 1:1VII. THE DANGER OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD: JAMES 4:1-12VIII. THE WARNINGS IN LIGHT OF JUDGMENT: JAMES 4:13-5:6IX. HOW TO LIVE UNTIL THE LORD RETURNS: JAMES 5:7-20A. Patient Endurance: James 5:7-11B. Do Not Swear By an Oath: James 5:12C. Conduct in Prayer: James 5:13-181. Prayer in Response to Suffering: James 5:13aa. Suffering? - Pray (v13a)2. Prayer in Response to Joy: James 5:13ba. Cheerful? - Sing Praises (v13b)3. Prayer in Response to Sickness: James 5:14-16aa. Sick (from sin)? Call the elders to pray (v14)b. Faith will restore the repentant, the Lord heals (v15a)c. Committed sins will be forgiven (v15b)d. Confess the sins (causing illness) to each other (v16a)e. Pray for one another to be healed (v16a)4. The Example of Righteous Prayer: James 5:16b-18a. Prayer from a righteous man accomplishes much (v16b)b. Elijah was just like us and caused rain to stop and start 17-18D. The Restoring of the Backslider: James 5:19-201. If any of you strays from the truth and one turns him back (v19)2. The one restoring will save his soul and a multitude of sins will be covered (v20)

THE BOOK OF JAMES PART 11James 5:7-20I. INTRODUCTION - James 1:1VII. THE DANGER OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD: JAMES 4:1-12VIII. THE WARNINGS IN LIGHT OF JUDGMENT: JAMES 4:13-5:6IX. HOW TO LIVE UNTIL THE LORD RETURNS: JAMES 5:7-20A. Patient Endurance: James 5:7-111. The Exhortation to Patient Endurance: James 5:7-8a. Be patient like the farmer (v7)b. Establish your heart because the Rapture is near (v8)2. Patience in Regard to the Tongue: James 5:9a. Don’t grumble against one another, the Judge is at hand v93. Examples of Patient Endurance: James 5:10-11a. The prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord (v10)b. Job, the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful (v11)B. Do Not Swear By an Oath: James 5:121. Let your yes be yes, and your no, no (v12)

THE BOOK OF JAMES PART 10James 4:13-5:12I. INTRODUCTION - James 1:1VII. THE DANGER OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD: JAMES 4:1-12VIII. THE WARNINGS IN LIGHT OF JUDGMENT: JAMES 4:13-5:6A. The Warning to Jewish Believers: James 4:13-171. To those that make plans without God (v13)2. Life is a vapor, you don’t know what tomorrow will be (v14)3. If the Lord wills, we will do this or that (v15)4. Boasting in your arrogance is evil (v16)5. You sin when you know what’s right to do but don’t do it (v17)B. The Warning to Jewish Unbelievers: James 5:1-61. A Call to the Rich: James 5:12. The Destruction of Their Riches: James 5:2-33. The Behavior of the Rich: James 5:4-6a. Injustice: James 5:4b. False Luxury: James 5:5c. Physical Violence: James 5:6

THE BOOK OF JAMES PART 9James 4:4-17I. INTRODUCTION - James 1:1-VII. THE DANGER OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD: JAMES 4:1-12C. Our Obligation: James 4:6-101. Appropriate Grace: James 4:6a. God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble2. Be Subject to God: James 4:7aa. Submit therefore to God (7a)3. Resist the Devil: James 4:7ba. Resist the devil and he will flee from you (7b)4. Draw Near to God: James 4:8aa. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you (8a)5. Cleanse the Hands and Purify the Mind: James 4:8ba. Personal cleansing (8b)6. Be Repentant for Sins: James 4:9a. Sin must weigh heavily on us (v9)7. Humble Yourself: James 4:10a. God exalts those who are humble (v10)D. Violating of the Royal Law: James 4:11-121. The Command: James 4:11aa. Do not speak against one another, brethren. (11a)2. Reasons for the Command: James 4:11b-12a. If you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law (11b)b. The Lawgiver and Judge can only save and to destroy (v12)

THE BOOK OF JAMES PART 8James 4:4-7aINTRODUCTION - James 1:1VII. THE DANGER OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD: JAMES 4:1-12A. Evidences of Worldliness: James 4:1-3B. The Principle: James 4:4-51. Don’t you know that friendship of the world is enmity with God?42. God is unwilling to share man's affection with the world (v5)C. Our Obligation: James 4:6-101. Appropriate Grace: James 4:6a. God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble2. Be Subject to God: James 4:7aa. Submit therefore to God (7a)

THE BOOK OF JAMES PART 7James 3:13-4:5INTRODUCTION - James 1:1II. THE ENDURANCE OF FAITH: JAMES 1:2-18III. THE ROLE OF GOD'S WORD: JAMES 1:19-27IV. THE RESPECT OF PERSONS: JAMES 2:1-13V. FAITH AND WORKS: JAMES 2:14-26VI. THE CONTROL OF THE TONGUE: JAMES 3:1-18A. Teaching and the Tongue: James 3:1B. Faith and the Tongue: James 3:2C. The Description of the Tongue: James 3:3-12D. The Need for Wisdom in Speech: James 3:13-181. The Proof of Wisdom: James 3:13a. Wise and understanding is shown in works and wisdom (132. False Wisdom: James: 3:14-16a. An untamed tongue produces false wisdom (vs14-16)3. True Wisdom: James 3:17-18a. True heavenly wisdom is the result of a tamed tongue17-18VII. THE DANGER OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD: JAMES 4:1-12A. Evidences of Worldliness: James 4:1-31. The source of quarrels and conflicts is selfishness (v1)2. Worldliness results in a downward progression (v2-3)B. The Principle: James 4:4-51. Don’t you know that friendship of the world is enmity with God?42. God is unwilling to share man's affection with the world (5)

THE BOOK OF JAMES PART 6James 3:2-18INTRODUCTION - James 1:1II. THE ENDURANCE OF FAITH: JAMES 1:2-18III. THE ROLE OF GOD'S WORD: JAMES 1:19-27IV. THE RESPECT OF PERSONS: JAMES 2:1-13V. FAITH AND WORKS: JAMES 2:14-26VI. THE CONTROL OF THE TONGUE: JAMES 3:1-18A. Teaching and the Tongue: James 3:11. Teachers will incur a stricter judgment (v1)B. Faith and the Tongue: James 3:21. Controlling the tongue controls the whole body (v2)C. The Description of the Tongue: James 3:3-121. The Power of the Tongue: James 3:3-5aa. A small bridle directs the whole horse (v3)b. The small rudder directs the whole ship (v4)c. The small tongue boasts of great things (5a)2. The Destructiveness of the Tongue: James 3:5b-6a. Small sparks can destroy a whole forest (5b)b. The tongue is a fire that can defile the whole body (v6)3. The Inability to tame the Tongue: James 3:7-8a. All animals have been tamed by man (v7)b. But no one came tame the tongue (v8)4. The Inconsistency of the Tongue: James 3:9-12a. With the tongue, we bless and curse (v9)b. This is inconsistent, it should not be (v10)c. Does a fountain have both fresh and bitter water? (v11)d. Nature can’t yield something that is unnatural to it (v12)D. The Need for Wisdom in Speech: James 3:13-181. The Proof of Wisdom: James 3:13a. Wise and understanding is shown in works and wisdom (132. False Wisdom: James: 3:14-16a. An untamed tongue produces false wisdom (vs14-16)3. True Wisdom: James 3:17-18a. True heavenly wisdom is the result of a tamed tongue17-18

THE BOOK OF JAMES PART 5James 2:14-3:8INTRODUCTION - James 1:1II. THE ENDURANCE OF FAITH: JAMES 1:2-18III. THE ROLE OF GOD'S WORD: JAMES 1:19-27IV. THE RESPECT OF PERSONS: JAMES 2:1-13V. FAITH AND WORKS: JAMES 2:14-26A. The Principle of Faith and Works: James 2:141. Can someone be saved without evidence of faith? (v14)B. Dead Faith: James 2:15-171. A practical example of faith without evidence (v15-17)C. Unproductive Faith: James 2:18-201. “I will show you my faith by my works” (v18)2. The demons also believe that God is one (v19)3. Faith without works is useless (v20)D. The Examples of Faith Proved by Works: James 2:21-261. The Example of Abraham: James 2:21-24a. Abraham's works the evidence of justification (v21)b. His faith was perfected by his works (v22)c. Righteousness was reckoned, friend of God (v23)d. Man is justified by works not by faith alone (v24)2. The Example of Rahab: James 2:25-26a. Rahab the harlot also justified by works (v25)b. Faith without works is a dead faith (v26)VI. THE CONTROL OF THE TONGUE: JAMES 3:1-18A. Teaching and the Tongue: James 3:11. Teachers will incur a stricter judgment (v1)B. Faith and the Tongue: James 3:21. Controlling the tongue controls the whole body (v2)C. The Description of the Tongue: James 3:3-121. The Power of the Tongue: James 3:3-5aa. A small bridle directs the whole horse (v3)b. The small rudder directs the whole ship (v4)c. The small tongue boasts of great things (5a)2. The Destructiveness of the Tongue: James 3:5b-6a. Small sparks can destroy a whole forest (5b)b. The tongue is a fire that can defile the whole body (v6)3. The Inability to tame the Tongue: James 3:7-8

THE BOOK OF JAMES PART 4James 2:5-17INTRODUCTION - James 1:1II. THE ENDURANCE OF FAITH: JAMES 1:2-18III. THE ROLE OF GOD'S WORD: JAMES 1:19-27IV. THE RESPECT OF PERSONS: JAMES 2:1-13A. The Principle: James 2:11. Don’t have personal favoritism with other believers (v1)B. The Incident in the Assembly: James 2:2-41. Don’t treat a rich man well and a poor man unwell (v2-3)2. You become judges with evil motives (v4)C. God’s Point of View on the Matter: James 2:5-71. God chose the poor to inherent the Kingdom (v5)2. But you have dishonored the poor man (v6)3. The rich oppress you and blaspheme the Name (v7)D. The Fulfilling of the Royal Law: James 2:8-111. “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (v8)2. If you show partiality, you are committing sin (v9)3. Stumble in one part of the law, guilty of all (v10)4. You have become a transgressor of the law (v11)E. The Law of Liberty: James 2:12-131. Do what you say (v12)2. Judgment to the merciless; mercy triumphs over judgment (13)V. FAITH AND WORKS: JAMES 2:14-26A. The Principle of Faith and Works: James 2:141. Can someone be saved without evidence of faith? (v14)B. Dead Faith: James 2:15-171. A practical example of faith without evidence (v15-17)

THE BOOK OF JAMES PART 3James 1:8-21INTRODUCTION - James 1:1II. THE ENDURANCE OF FAITH: JAMES 1:2-18A. Outward Trials: James 1:2-12B. Inward Temptations: James 1:13-181. The Source of Temptations: James 1:13-15a. God does not tempt anyone (v13)b. We are tempted by our own lusts (v14)c. Lust conceived - sin is born - death results (v15)2. The Source of Good: James 1:16-17a. Be not deceived re the true source of temptation (v16)b. All good things from God, the Father of lights (v17)3. The Position of Believers: James 1:18a. We are living in a new birth by the Word of Truth (v18)III. THE ROLE OF GOD'S WORD: JAMES 1:19-27A. Attending to God's Word: James 1:19-201. Pay attention to God’s Word, this you know (v19)2. The natural man does not attain righteousness (v20)B. Receiving God's Word: James 1:211. In humility receive the word implanted (v21)C. Doing the Word: James 1:22-251. Be a doer not just a heart of the Word (v22)2. Don’t just look in the mirror, fix the imperfections (v23-24)3. Be blessed by abiding in the Law of Liberty (v25)D. True Religion Verses False Religion: James 1:26-271. Don’t be deceived, bridle your tongue (v26)2. Meet the physical needs of others, be unstained (v27)IV. THE RESPECT OF PERSONS: JAMES 2:1-13A. The Principle: James 2:11. Don’t have personal favoritism with other believers (v1)B. The Incident in the Assembly: James 2:2-41. Don’t treat a rich man well and a poor man unwell (v2-3)2. You become judges with evil motives (v4)

THE BOOK OF JAMES PART 2James 1:8-21INTRODUCTION - James 1:1II. THE ENDURANCE OF FAITH: JAMES 1:2-18A. Outward Trials: James 1:2-121. The Relationship of Trials to Patience: Verses 2-4a. Consider it all joy when you encounter various trials (2)b. Knowing that proving of your faith works patience (v3)c. So that you may be perfect lacking in nothing (v4)2. The Relationship of Trials to Wisdom: Verses 5-8a. Lack wisdom, ask the giving God (v5)b. Ask in faith with no doubt (v6)c. If you doubt, don’t expect your prayers to be answeredd. Doubting is double minded and unstable (v8)3. The Relationship of Trials to Social Status: Verses 9-11a. The poor brother is to glory in his high position (v9)b. There rich brother is to glory in his humiliation (v10)c. Because wealth is temporary and will burn up (v11)4. The Relationship of Trials to Rewards: Verse 12a. Blessed in this life and a reward in the next (v12)B. Inward Temptations: James 1:13-181. The Source of Temptations: James 1:13-15a. God does not tempt anyone (v13)b. We are tempted by our own lusts (v14)c. Lust conceived - sin is born - death results (v15)2. The Source of Good: James 1:16-17a. Be not deceived re the true source of temptation (v16)b. All good things from God, the Father of lights (v17)3. The Position of Believers: James 1:18a. We are living in a new birth by the Word of Truth (v18)III. THE ROLE OF GOD'S WORD: JAMES 1:19-27A. Attending to God's Word: James 1:19-201. Pay attention to God’s Word, this you know (v19)2. The natural man does not attain righteousness (v20)B. Receiving God's Word: James 1:211. In humility receive the word implanted (v21)

THE BOOK OF JAMES PART 1James 1:1-11INTRODUCTION - James 1:1A. The Author1. James (Jacob)B. The Readers1. Jews living in the dispersion outside IsraelC. Date1. Somewhere between A.D. 45 and 50D. Purpose1. Strengthen the faith of Jewish believers in the midst of persecutionE. Theme1. James 1:3: The Proving of your faithII. THE ENDURANCE OF FAITH: JAMES 1:2-18A. Outward Trials: James 1:2-121. The Relationship of Trials to Patience: Verses 2-4a. Consider it all joy when you encounter various trials (2)b. Knowing that proving of your faith works patience (v3)c. So that you may be perfect lacking in nothing (v4)2. The Relationship of Trials to Wisdom: Verses 5-8a. Lack wisdom, ask the giving God (v5)b. Ask in faith with no doubt (v6)c. If you doubt, don’t expect your prayers to be answeredd. Doubting is double minded and unstable (v8)3. The Relationship of Trials to Social Status: Verses 9-11a. The poor brother is to glory in his high position (v9)b. There rich brother is to glory in his humiliation (v10)c. Because wealth is temporary and will burn up (v11)

HEBREWS PART 35Hebrews 13:17-25INTRODUCTIONII. GOD’S FINAL WORD IN HIS SON 1:1-10:18III. PRACTICAL APPLICATION FOR WALKING WITH THE SON 10:19-13:25A. Urgings—Warning—Encouragement - 10:19-39B. The Evidence of the Life of Faith - 11:1-40C. The Urging to Have Faith that Endures - 12:1-29D. Concluding Encouragements - 13:1-251. Moral Directions - 13:1-62. Religious Directions - 13:7-17a. Remember those who led you and taught you (v7)b. Jesus must be the center of our faith (v8)c. Do not be carried away by varied and strange teachings 9d. Nothing but Jesus is the altar (v10)e. The offering of sin was brought outside the camp (v11)f. Therefore Jesus also suffered outside the gate (v12)g. Let us go to Him outside the camp (v13)h. We are seeking the eternal Heavenly Jerusalem (v14)i. Continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God (v15)j. Do not neglect doing good and sharing (v16)k. Obey your spiritual leaders and submit to them (v17)3. Personal Obligations - 13:18-25a. Pray for us, for we have a good conscious (v18)b. I urge you to pray for me so I can see you sooner (v19)c. The God of peace who raised Jesus up form death (v20d. Equip you for His pleasing and working His will in you (v21)e. Listen and heed this teaching to overcome your trials (v22)f. Timothy has been released (v23a)g. Together they will come to see you (v23b)h. Greet the leaders and the saints (v24a)i. Those from Italy greet you (v24b)j. Grace be with you all. Amen.

HEBREWS PART 34Hebrews 13:7-17INTRODUCTIONII. GOD’S FINAL WORD IN HIS SON 1:1-10:18III. PRACTICAL APPLICATION FOR WALKING WITH THE SON 10:19-13:25A. Urgings—Warning—Encouragement - 10:19-39B. The Evidence of the Life of Faith - 11:1-40C. The Urging to Have Faith that Endures - 12:1-29D. Concluding Encouragements - 13:1-251. Moral Directions - 13:1-6a. Let philadelphia continue (v1)b. Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers (v2)c. Have sympathy for those in prison (v3)d. Marriage is to be held in honor among all (v4)e. Be content with the things you have (v5)f. God will not leave you and man cannot harm you (v6)2. Religious Directions - 13:7-17a. Remember those who led you and taught you (v7)b. Jesus must be the center of our faith (v8)c. Do not be carried away by varied and strange teachings 9d. Nothing but Jesus is the altar (v10)e. The offering of sin was brought outside the camp (v11)f. Therefore Jesus also suffered outside the gate (v12)g. Let us go to Him outside the camp (v13)h. We are seeking the eternal Heavenly Jerusalem (v14)i. Continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God (v15)j. Do not neglect doing good and sharing (v16)k. Obey your spiritual leaders and submit to them (v17)

HEBREWS PART 33Hebrews 12:25-13:7INTRODUCTIONII. GOD’S FINAL WORD IN HIS SON 1:1-10:18III. PRACTICAL APPLICATION FOR WALKING WITH THE SON 10:19-13:25A. Urgings—Warning—Encouragement - 10:19-39B. The Evidence of the Life of Faith - 11:1-40C. The Urging to Have Faith that Endures - 12:1-291. Faith and Discipline - 12:1-112. Faith and the Believer’s Obligations - 12:12-29a. The Obligations - 12:12-17b. The Believer’s Position - 12:18-24c. Fifth Warning: Warning Against Ingratitude 12:25-291. Do not refuse Him who is speaking (v25)2. There was a shaking, there will be a final shaking v263. Things shakable are temporary; things unshakable are eternal (v27)4. Therefore let us have gratitude (v28)5. Because the the alternative is divine judgment (v29)D. Concluding Encouragements - 13:1-251. Moral Directions - 13:1-6a. Let philadelphia continue (v1)b. Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers (v2)c. Have sympathy for those in prison (v3)d. Marriage is to be held in honor among all (v4)e. Be content with the things you have (v5)f. God will not leave you and man cannot harm you (v6)2. Religious Directions - 13:7-17a. Remember those who led you and taught you (v7)b. Jesus must be the center of our faith (v8)c. Do not be carried away by varied and strange teachings 9d. Nothing but Jesus is the altar (v10)e. The offering of sin was brought outside the camp (v11)f. Therefore Jesus also suffered outside the gate (v12

HEBREWS PART 32Hebrews 12:12-24I. INTRODUCTIONII. GOD’S FINAL WORD IN HIS SON 1:1-10:18III. PRACTICAL APPLICATION FOR WALKING WITH THE SON 10:19-13:25A. Urgings—Warning—Encouragement - 10:19-39B. The Evidence of the Life of Faith - 11:1-40C. The Urging to Have Faith that Endures - 12:1-291. Faith and Discipline - 12:1-11a. The Reasons to Endure - 12:1-2b. The Measure of Endurance - 12:3-4c. The Purpose of Suffering - 12:5-112. Faith and the Believer’s Obligations - 12:12-29a. The Obligations - 12:12-171. Strengthen the weak and feeble (v12)2. Remove stumbling blocks to yield peaceful fruit (v13)3. Pursue peace with all men (v14)4. See to it that you appropriate the grace of God (v15)5. Don’t let bitterness spring up like Esau (v16)6. Esau’s decision was irrevocable (v17)b. The Believer’s Position - 12:18-241. For you have not come to a place of terror (vv 18-21)2. But you have come to a system of Grace (vv 22-24

HEBREWS PART 31Hebrews 12:5-24INTRODUCTIONII. GOD’S FINAL WORD IN HIS SON 1:1-10:18III. PRACTICAL APPLICATION FOR WALKING WITH THE SON 10:19-13:25A. Urgings—Warning—Encouragement - 10:19-39B. The Evidence of the Life of Faith - 11:1-40C. The Urging to Have Faith that Endures - 12:1-291. Faith and Discipline - 12:1-11a. The Reasons to Endure - 12:1-2b. The Measure of Endurance - 12:3-4c. The Purpose of Suffering - 12:5-111. They have forgotten they are sons of God (v5)2. God disciplines and it is evidence of sonship (v6)3. It is for discipline that you endure (v7)4. Without discipline you’re not a son of God (V8)5. Even earthly fathers disciplined their children (v9)6. Earthly fathers discipline was short and faulty (v10)7. Sorrow yields peaceful fruit of righteousness (v11)2. Faith and the Believer’s Obligations - 12:12-29a. The Obligations - 12:12-171. Strengthen the weak and feeble (v12)2. Remove stumbling blocks to yield peaceful fruit (v13)3. Pursue peace with all men (v14)4. See to it that you appropriate the grace of God (v15)5. Don’t let bitterness spring up like Esau (v16)6. Esau’s decision was irrevocable (v17)b. The Believer’s Position - 12:18-241. For you have not come to a place of terror (vv 18-21)2. But you have come to a system of Grace (vv 22-24)

HEBREWS PART 30Hebrews 12:1-17INTRODUCTIONII. GOD’S FINAL WORD IN HIS SON 1:1-10:18III. PRACTICAL APPLICATION FOR WALKING WITH THE SON 10:19-13:25A. Urgings—Warning—Encouragement - 10:19-39B. The Evidence of the Life of Faith - 11:1-40C. The Urging to Have Faith that Endures - 12:1-291. Faith and Discipline - 12:1-11a. The Reasons to Endure - 12:1-21. We have witnesses in this race to imitate (v1)2. We fix our eyes on the author and finisher of faith (v2)b. The Measure of Endurance - 12:3-41. Consider the trials and sufferings of Jesus (v3)2. You may need to resist the sin unto death (v4)c. The Purpose of Suffering - 12:5-111. They have forgotten they are sons of God (v5)2. God disciplines and it is evidence of sonship (v6)3. It is for discipline that you endure (v7)4. Without discipline you’re not a son of God (V8)5. Even earthly fathers disciplined their children (v9)6. Earthly fathers discipline was short and faulty (v10)7. Sorrow yields peaceful fruit of righteousness (v11)2. Faith and the Believer’s Obligations - 12:12-29a. The Obligations - 12:12-171. Strengthen the weak and feeble (v12)2. Remove stumbling blocks to yield peaceful fruit (v13)3. Pursue peace with all men (v14)4. See to it that you appropriate the grace of God (v15)5. Don’t let bitterness spring up like Esau (v16)6. Esau’s decision was irrevocable (v17)

HEBREWS PART 29Hebrews 11:29-12:3INTRODUCTIONII. GOD’S FINAL WORD IN HIS SON 1:1-10:18III. PRACTICAL APPLICATION FOR WALKING WITH THE SON 10:19-13:25A. Urgings—Warning—Encouragement - 10:19-39B. The Evidence of the Life of Faith - 11:1-401. The Endurance of Faith - 11:1-32. The Examples of Faith - 11:4-40a. Faith before the Patriarchs - 11:4-7b. The Faith of the Patriarchs - 11:8-22c. Faith in the Wilderness - 11:23-311. Moses’ parents hid him for three months (v23)2. Moses chose to not identify with the Egyptians (v24)3. He identified with the Jews instead of pleasure (v25)4. He considered the pros and cons and decided (v26)5. He chose the invisible over the visible (v27)6. By faith, he obeyed the details of God’s word (v28)7. The Israelites showed faith crossing the Red Sea v298. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down (v30)9. Rahab obeyed, she and her family were spared (v31)d. Faith in Trials - 11:32-381. Too many examples to share (v32a)2. Faith extended over the history of Israel (vs32-34)3. Faith until death resulted in a higher victory (vs35-38)e. The Victory of Faith - 11:39-401. Though promised, they didn’t receive it before death2. There is a future unity of OT and NT saints (v40)C. The Urging to Have Faith that Endures - 12:1-291. Faith and Discipline - 12:1-11a. The Reasons to Endure - 12:1-21. We have witnesses in this race to imitate (v1)2. We fix our eyes on the author and finisher of faith (v2)

HEBREWS PART 28Hebrews 11:17-38INTRODUCTIONII. GOD’S FINAL WORD IN HIS SON 1:1-10:18III. PRACTICAL APPLICATION FOR WALKING WITH THE SON 10:19-13:25A. Urgings—Warning—Encouragement - 10:19-39B. The Evidence of the Life of Faith - 11:1-401. The Endurance of Faith - 11:1-32. The Examples of Faith - 11:4-40a. Faith before the Patriarchs - 11:4-7b. The Faith of the Patriarchs - 11:8-221. Abraham showed faith by leaving the land of his birth10. By faith Abraham offered up Isaac (v17)11. He knew the promise would come through Isaac (1812. He believed God would resurrect Isaac (v19)13. Isaac blessed on things yet future (v20)14. By faith Jacob blessed on things yet future (v21)15. Joseph believed the Land of Canaan promise (v22)c. Faith in the Wilderness - 11:23-311. Moses’ parents hid him for three months (v23)2. Moses chose to not identify with the Egyptians (v24)3. He identified with the Jews instead of pleasure (v25)4. He considered the pros and cons and decided (v26)5. He chose the invisible over the visible (v27)6. By faith, he obeyed the details of GOd’s word (v28)7. The Israelites showed faith crossing the Red Sea v298. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down (v30)9. Rahab obeyed, she and her family were spared (v31)d. Faith in Trials - 11:32-381. Too many examples to share (v32a)2. Faith extended over the history of Israel (vs32-34)3. Triumph of faith to death resulted in a higher victory

The Biblical View of DeathI. WHERE DID DEATH COME FROM?II. THE MEANING OF DEATHA. Physical DeathB. Spiritual DeathC. Eternal DeathIII. DEATH AND THE WORK OF CHRIST1. Restoration Back to Physical Life2. True Resurrection Lifea. The Two Kinds of Deaths Jesus DiedIV. DEATH AND THE BELIEVERA. Jesus Conquered Death for the BelieverV. THE PUTTING TO DEATH OF DEATHA. The Termination of Physical Death for the Believer1. The Church Saints2. The Old Testament Saints3. The Tribulation Saints4. The Millennial SaintsB. The Termination of Physical Death for the UnbelieverC. Conclusion

HEBREWS PART 27Hebrews 11:11-17INTRODUCTIONII. GOD’S FINAL WORD IN HIS SON 1:1-10:18III. PRACTICAL APPLICATION FOR WALKING WITH THE SON 10:19-13:25A. Urgings—Warning—Encouragement - 10:19-39B. The Evidence of the Life of Faith - 11:1-401. The Endurance of Faith - 11:1-32. The Examples of Faith - 11:4-40a. Faith before the Patriarchs - 11:4-7b. The Faith of the Patriarchs - 11:8-221. Abraham showed faith by leaving the land of his birth2. He lived as an alien dwelling in tents (v9)3. Looking for the Heavenly Jerusalem (v10)4. Through faith Sarah received the ability to conceive5. Innumerable descendants were born through him (126. All these died in faith, without receiving the promises7. They were seeking for a better city and country (14)8. They could’ve returned at anytime (v15)9. God has prepared a city for them (v16)

HEBREWS PART 26Hebrews 11:1-16INTRODUCTIONII. GOD’S FINAL WORD IN HIS SON 1:1-10:18III. PRACTICAL APPLICATION FOR WALKING WITH THE SON 10:19-13:25A. Urgings—Warning—Encouragement - 10:19-39B. The Evidence of the Life of Faith - 11:1-401. The Endurance of Faith - 11:1-3a. Faith is convinced of things hoped for and unseen (v1)b. History proves it is possible to live by faith (v2)c. Creation was not made out of things visible (v3)2. The Examples of Faith - 11:4-40a. Faith before the Patriarchs - 11:4-71. By faith, Abel offered a better sacrifice (v4)2. Enoch had faith and God took him up (v5)3. Without faith it is impossible to please God (v6)4. Noah showed faith through obedience (v7)b. The Faith of the Patriarchs - 11:8-221. Abraham showed faith by leaving the land of his birth2. He lived as an alien dwelling in tents (v9)3. Looking for the Heavenly Jerusalem (v10)4. Through faith Sarah received the ability to conceive5. Innumerable descendants were born through him (126. All these died in faith, without receiving the promises7. They were seeking for a better city and country (14)8. They could’ve returned at anytime (v15)9. God has prepared a city for them (v16)

HEBREWS PART 25Hebrews 10:29-11:7INTRODUCTIONII. GOD’S FINAL WORD IN HIS SON 1:1-10:18III. PRACTICAL APPLICATION FOR WALKING WITH THE SON 10:19-13:25A. Urgings—Warning—Encouragement - 10:19-391. Urgings - 10:19-252. The Fourth Warning - Warning of Willfully Sinning - 10:26-31a. Willfully sinning rejects the Son’s sacrifice (v26)b. Willfully sinning results in a judgment of fire (v27)c. The OT taught a divine physical judgment (v28)d. A severer punishment for those who reject the Son (v29)e. Vengeance is the Lord’s and He will judge His people (v30)f. A terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God (v31)3. Encouragement - 10:32-39a. They had enduring faith through conflict and sufferings (v32b. They suffered personally and by association with others (33c. They suffered both internal and external agony (v34)d. Don’t get rid of your confidence, it has great reward (v35)e. For you have need of endurance to receive the promise (36f. God intends to fulfill His purpose in His time (vs 37-38)g. But we are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul (v39)B. The Evidence of the Life of Faith - 11:1-401. The Endurance of Faith - 11:1-3a. Faith is convinced of things hoped for and unseen (v1)b. History proves it is possible to live by faith (v2)c. Creation was not made out of things visible (v3)2. The Examples of Faith - 11:4-40a. Faith before the Patriarchs - 11:4-71. By faith, Abel offered a better sacrifice (v4)2. Enoch had faith and God took him up (v5)3. Without faith it is impossible to please God (v6)4. Noah showed faith through obedience (v7)

HEBREWS PART 24Hebrews 10:23-39INTRODUCTIONII. GOD’S FINAL WORD IN HIS SON 1:1-10:18III. PRACTICAL APPLICATION FOR WALKING WITH THE SON 10:19-13:25A. Urgings—Warning—Encouragement - 10:19-391. Urgings - 10:19-25a. We are urged to have confidence to enter the holy place 19b. By a new and living way which He inaugurated (v20)c. Since we have a great priest over the house of God (v21)d. Let us keep on drawing near in worshipping God (v22)e. Hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering (v23)f. Consider helping one another to love and good deeds (v24)g. Not forsaking our own assembling together (v25)2. The Fourth Warning - Warning of Willfully Sinning - 10:26-31a. Willfully sinning rejects the Son’s sacrifice (v26)b. Willfully sinning results in a judgment of fire (v27)c. The OT taught a divine physical judgment (v28)d. A severer punishment for those who reject the Son (v29)e. Vengeance is the Lord’s and He will judge His people (v30)f. A terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God (v31)3. Encouragement - 10:32-39a. They had enduring faith through conflict and sufferings (v32b. They suffered personally and by association with others (33c. They suffered both internal and external agony (v34)d. Don’t get rid of your confidence, it has great reward (v35)e. For you have need of endurance to receive the promise (36f. God intends to fulfill His purpose in His time (vs 37-38)g. But we are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul (v39)

HEBREWS PART 23Hebrews 10:11-25INTRODUCTIONII. GOD’S FINAL WORD IN HIS SON 1:1-10:18E. The Superiority of the Son to Aaron - 4:14-10:188. A Better Sacrifice - 9:11-10:18a. The Superiority of the Son’s Sacrifice - 9:11-12b. The Results of the Son’s Sacrifice - 9:13-28c. The Son’s Sacrifice Was Sufficient- 10:1-181. The Insufficiency of the OT Sacrifices - 10:1-42. The Sufficiency of the Sacrifice of the Son 10:5-103. The Son’s Present Work - 10:11-14a. Daily repetition, but never taking away sin (v11)b. But He offered one sacrifice for all time (v12)c. Waiting until enemies are His footstool (v13)d. Those being sanctified, perfected for ever (v14)4. The Enactment of the New Covenant - 10:15-18a. The Holy Spirit is the One who testifies to (v15)b. My Law upon their heart and mind (v16)c. There is no remembrance of sins (v17)d. No need for the Levitical offerings any more 18III. PRACTICAL APPLICATION FOR WALKING WITH THE SON 10:19-13:25A. Urgings—Warning—Encouragement - 10:19-391. Urgings - 10:19-25a. We are urged to have confidence to enter the holy place 19b. By a new and living way which He inaugurated (v20)c. Since we have a great priest over the house of God (v21)d. Let us keep on drawing near in worshipping God (v22)e. Hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering (v23)f. Consider helping one another to love and good deeds (v24)g. Not forsaking our own assembling together (v25)2. The Fourth Warning - Warning of Willful Sin - 10:26-31

HEBREWS PART 22Hebrews 10:1-11INTRODUCTIONII. GOD’S FINAL WORD IN HIS SON 1:1-10:18E. The Superiority of the Son to Aaron - 4:14-10:188. A Better Sacrifice - 9:11-10:18a. The Superiority of the Son’s Sacrifice - 9:11-12b. The Results of the Son’s Sacrifice - 9:13-28c. The Son’s Sacrifice Was Sufficient- 10:1-181. The Insufficiency of the OT Sacrifices - 10:1-4a. The law was a shadow of good to come (v1)b. Repetition showed their insufficiency (v2)c. OT system reminded sin was ever present (v3)d. Blood of animals couldn’t take away sins (v4)2. The Sufficiency of the Sacrifice of the Son 10:5-10a. By faith, the Son did the will of the Father (v5-7b. The Son offered voluntarily with obedience 8-9c. We are sanctified by the offering of the Son (103. The Son’s Present Work - 10:11-14a. Daily repetition, but never taking away sin (v11)b. But He offered one sacrifice for all time (v12)c. Waiting until enemies are His footstool (v13)d. Those being sanctified, perfected for ever (v14)4. The Enactment of the New Covenant - 10:15-18a. The Holy Spirit is the One who testifies to (v15)b. My Law upon their heart and mind (v16)c. There is no remembrance of sins (v17)d. No need for the Levitical offerings any more 18III. PRACTICAL APPLICATION FOR WALKING WITH THE SON 10:19-13:25A. Urgings—Warning—Encouragement - 10:19-391. Urgings - 10:19-25a. We are urged to have confidence to enter the holy place 19b. By a new and living way which He inaugurated (v20)c. Since we have a great priest over the house of God (v21)d. Let us keep on drawing near in worshipping God (v22)e. Hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering (v23)f. Consider helping one another to love and good deeds (v24)g. Not forsaking our own assembling together (v25)

HEBREWS PART 21Hebrews 9:17-10:10INTRODUCTIONII. GOD’S FINAL WORD IN HIS SON 1:1-10:18E. The Superiority of the Son to Aaron - 4:14-10:188. A Better Sacrifice - 9:11-10:18a. The Superiority of the Son’s Sacrifice - 9:11-12b. The Results of the Son’s Sacrifice - 9:13-281. Purification - 9:13-142. The Mediation of a New Covenant - 9:15-22a He is a mediator and giver of an inheritance (15b. Inheritance goes into effect only after death(16c A will is realized when the one who wrote it diesd. The Mosaic Law was inaugurated by blood (18e. A blood ceremony sealed the old covenant (19)f. Blood ratified the covenant for God and peopleg. Everything in the tabernacle was sprinkled (21)h. The forgiveness of sin demands blood (v22)3. The Ministry in the New Tabernacle - 9:23-28a. The earthly tabernacle had to be cleansed (v23b.The Son entered the Heavenly Holy of Holies24c. He didn’t repeatedly offer and sacrifice himselfd. A once-and-for-all time offering (v26)e. The principle of judgment follows death (v27)f. Second coming will be to complete redemption

HEBREWS PART 20Hebrews 9:15-28INTRODUCTIONII. GOD’S FINAL WORD IN HIS SON 1:1-10:18E. The Superiority of the Son to Aaron - 4:14-10:181. A Better Position - 4:14-162. A Better Priest - 5:1-7:283. The Certainty of Salvation - 6:9-204. The Priesthood of Melchizedek - 7:1-285. The Levitical Priesthood and the Priesthood of Jesus -7:11-256. A Better Covenant - 8:1-137. A Better Sanctuary - 9:1-108. A Better Sacrifice - 9:11-10:18a. The Superiority of the Son’s Sacrifice - 9:11-12b. The Results of the Son’s Sacrifice - 9:13-281. Purification - 9:13-142. The Mediation of a New Covenant - 9:15-22a He is a mediator and giver of an inheritance (15b. Inheritance goes into effect only after death(16c A will is realized when the one who wrote it diesd. The Mosaic Law was inaugurated by blood (18e. A blood ceremony sealed the old covenant (19)f. Blood ratified the covenant for God and peopleg. Everything in the tabernacle was sprinkled (21)h. The forgiveness of sin demands blood (v22)3. The Ministry in the New Tabernacle - 9:23-28a. The earthly tabernacle had to be cleansed (v23b.The Son entered the Heavenly Holy of Holies24c. He didn’t repeatedly offer and sacrifice himselfd. A once-and-for-all time offering (v26)e. The principle of judgment follows death (v27)f. Second coming will be to complete redemption

HEBREWS PART 19Hebrews 9:6-22INTRODUCTIONII. GOD’S FINAL WORD IN HIS SON 1:1-10:18E. The Superiority of the Son to Aaron - 4:14-10:181. A Better Position - 4:14-162. A Better Priest - 5:1-7:283. The Certainty of Salvation - 6:9-204. The Priesthood of Melchizedek - 7:1-285. The Levitical Priesthood and the Priesthood of Jesus -7:11-256. A Better Covenant - 8:1-137. A Better Sanctuary - 9:1-10a. The Layout of the Tabernacle - 9:1-5b. The Priestly Service - 9:6-71. The priests did the same thing everyday (v6)2. Only the high priest, once a year, with blood (v7)c. The Priests Service Was Limited- 9:8-101. Holy Spirit is teaching the old had limited access (v8)2. The old was a symbol, a type, an illustration (v9)3. The old was based on fleshly regulations (v10)8. A Better Sacrifice - 9:11-10:18a. The Superiority of the Son’s Sacrifice - 9:11-121. He functions in a better sanctuary (v11)2. He entered through His own blood, eternally (v12)b. The Results of the Son’s Sacrifice - 9:13-281. Purification - 9:13-14a. His blood results in more than animal blood (13b He purifies our conscience from dead works(142. The Mediation of a New Covenant - 9:15-22a He is a mediator and giver of an inheritance (15b. Inheritance goes into effect only after death(16c A will is realized when the one who wrote it diesd. The Mosaic Law was inaugurated by blood (18e. A blood ceremony sealed the old covenant (19)f. Blood ratified the covenant for God and peopleg. Everything in the tabernacle was sprinkled (21)h. The forgiveness of sin demands blood (v22)