Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Psalm 19 The Revelation of God in Creation and His Law Psalm 19. This is a Psalm of David in which he reflects on two revelations of God: (1) the general revelation of God in creation, and (2) the special revelation of God through His Word, specifically to Israel. Prophetically, this Psalm describes […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Psalm 35 Jehovah Called on to Deliver the Remnant Psalm 35. This is a Psalm of David, and it really is a call for Jehovah to deliver the faithful in a time of extreme opposition and persecution. It is an agonized, beseeching cry for the Lord to act, to intervene on behalf […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Psalm 51 A Confession of Sin and Blood-guiltiness Psalm 51. This Psalm is an answer to Psalm 50:14; “sacrifice to God confession”. The confession is what we have in Psalm 51. This is the last of the penitential psalms, which contain the confession of sins (Psalms 25; 32; 38; 41; 51). There […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Psalm 67 God Praised in the Millennium by Israel and the Nations Psalm 67. This is a Psalm that was intended to be played “on stringed instruments”, and was likely written by David, although we cannot be sure. This Psalm gives us the expressions of restored Israel in the Millennium, as they […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Psalm 83 The Ten-Nation Confederacy of the Assyrian Psalm 83. In this Psalm of Asaph we have a prayer of the faithful remnant for the destruction of a great confederacy of Middle-Eastern nations in league with Ashur, or Assyria, which represents in prophecy the king of the north, or the little horn […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Psalm 99 Israel’s Song of Praise to Jehovah, Who Reigns in Zion Psalm 99. In Psalm 98 we have a call for Israel to praise Jehovah with a new song, and Psalm 99 is Israel’s song in response. This is Israel’s praise in the Millennium! The theme of the Psalm is that […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Psalm 115 Jehovah in Contrast with Idols Psalm 115. In this Psalm we have the confession of restored Israel concerning their renewed faith in Jehovah. They contrast their confidence in Jehovah with those who trust in idols. Prophetically, this Psalm suits the restored nation in general, but especially the returning ten tribes […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Psalm 131 Israel’s Humility of Heart when Restored to Jehovah Psalm 131. In this Psalm we have the humility of heart that will characterize the restored and repentant nation of Israel. They are content now, hoping in the Lord. The transformation is immense; “what hath God wrought!” PSALM 131 A Song […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Psalm 147 Israel Praises Jehovah as Preserver and Restorer of Israel Psalm 147. In this Psalm Israel praises Jehovah as the Preserver and Restorer of Israel. Psalm 147 speaks of the work of Jehovah to rebuild Jerusalem. We can see how this Psalm might have been enjoyed by Israel in the time […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Eli the Priest: The Corruption of the Priesthood 1 Samuel 1 – 3 Hannah’s Faith, the Birth and Dedication of Samuel 1 Samuel 1:1 – 2:11 CHAPTER 1 1 And there was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk The Battle of Elah: David Defeats Goliath 1 Samuel 17 Typical Teaching in David and Goliath. There are many pictures in the Old Testament of New Testament truth. “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning” (Rom 15:4). In any book, illustrations are often helpful to understand the text. The […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Deliverance From Sin as a Principle Romans 5:12 – 8:17 The need for deliverance. Often when souls are converted they are initially full of appreciation, although still naive about the flesh. Time goes by and they sin, and sin again, and again…and discover the presence of indwelling sin (Rom. 7). They become shocked and afraid. […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Cain & Abel: Two Approaches to God Genesis 4 Genesis 4. In this chapter we have the history of two brothers: Cain and Abel. These two brothers set before us a great moral contrast between two approaches to God, and two ways of life. The first is a life of faith, approaching […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Isaac: Earthly Pleasures vs. the Eyes of Faith Genesis 25:11 – 27:46 Isaac. Less is written of Isaac than of Abraham, Jacob, or even Joseph. Yet there is much to learn from his life, and from his place in the purposes of God. As we trace the history of Isaac’s father Abraham, […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Jacob Blesses the Sons of Joseph Genesis 48 Genesis 48. In this chapter we have the event that is perhaps the highlight of Jacob’s life. In blessing the sons of Joseph, Jacob demonstrates once and for all that he has learned the lesson God was seeking to teach him throughout his lifetime. It […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk THE BOOK OF JUDGES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 O U T L I N E – Preface: The Degeneration of Israel Judges 1:1 – 3:7 – Mingling with the Nations to be Dispossessed Judges 1 – 2:5 – The Breach with Jehovah: The Cycle of Decline Judges 2:6 – 3:7 […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk The Characteristic Virtues Needed for Subjects of the Kingdom Matthew 7:7-29 ContentsEarnestness and Confidence in Prayer (7:7-11)Consistency in Display of Love to Others (the “Golden Rule”) (7:12)Energy and Reality are Required by God (7:13-14)Discernment of False Prophets (7:15-20)Discernment of False Disciples (7:21-23)The Wise and Foolish: Wisdom of Practical Obedience (7:24-27)Conclusion: Response […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk The Resurrection of Christ Matthew 28 Christ’s Resurrection. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is vital to Christianity because it is the proof that our sins are gone, and that God is satisfied with the work of Calvary. The Lord rose bodily from the dead, not merely in spirit, as some have taught through the […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk The Son of God Exposing Evil and Revealing Truth John 8 – 12 John 8 – 12. The great theme of these chapters is LIGHT, just as the theme of chapters 1-7 was LIFE, and ch.13-21 is LOVE. The following chapters do not cease to be profoundly doctrinal, but while they continue […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Divine Love: the Motive for the Exercise of Gifts 1 Corinthians 13 1 Corinthians 13. This chapter brings before us the activity of divine love in the exercise of gift. It is the perfect sequel to ch.12, where the gifts, their unity and diversity are explained. The “more excellent way” mentioned at the end of […]