Revelation 20
An angel locked Satan, the dragon, in the bottomless pit for one thousand year.
The Devil was not able to deceive the nations for one thousand years.
After the thousand years, he must be released for a little while.
The souls who were beheaded for the witness of Jesus and the word of God lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.
This is the first resurrection.
Satan is released after the thousand years.
Satan plans an attack but it thrown into the bottomless pit to be tormented day and night forever and ever.
John then saw a white throne of judgment.
He saw God judging all, those in heaven and in hell, according to their works.
Those whose name is not in the of Life were cast into the lake of fire.
Revelation 21
There is a new heaven and new earth for the first ones have passed away.
“Then He who sat on the throne said, ‘Behold, I make all things new.’”
One of the angels who had a golden bowl with one of the last plagues tells John he will show him the bride, the Lamb’s wife.
John saw the holy Jerusalem descending to the earth from God.
There were twelve gates, one each for the tribes of Israel.
The city had twelve foundations, one each for the apostles of Jesus.
The city was square and made of pure gold.
There were precious stones all around.
John saw no temple in the city.
There was no need for a sun or moon because the glory of God illuminated it.
The gates will stay open for there will be no night.
Revelation 22
John was showed a pure river of water coming from the throne of God.
The tree of life was on either side bearing fruit every month.
Jesus is coming quickly.
“Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.”
Do not add to or take away from the word of God.
If you add, you will get the plagues that were spoken of before.
If you take away, your name will be removed from the Book of Life.
Jesus is coming quickly.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 30, 2011
Revelation 17-19
Revelation 17
An angel with one of the bowls showed John the judgement of the great harlot, a scarlet women who was on a scarlet beast.
John marveled at the sight.
The angel asks why John marveled.
The angel explains the mystery of the woman.
Revelation 18
An angel proclaims the fall of Babylon.
The world mourns the fall of Babylon.
A mighty angel proclaims that the fall of Babylon is final.
Revelation 19
Heaven is joyful over the fall of Babylon.
John then saw heaven open and saw a white horse.
Christ, called Faithful and Truth, sat on the horse.
On His thigh was written, “KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.”
The beast gathered an army to make war against Christ on His white horse.
The beast was captured as well as the false prophets.
They were cast into the lake of fire burning with brimstone.
The rest were killed with the sword that came out of the mouth of He who rode the white horse.
An angel with one of the bowls showed John the judgement of the great harlot, a scarlet women who was on a scarlet beast.
John marveled at the sight.
The angel asks why John marveled.
The angel explains the mystery of the woman.
Revelation 18
An angel proclaims the fall of Babylon.
The world mourns the fall of Babylon.
A mighty angel proclaims that the fall of Babylon is final.
Revelation 19
Heaven is joyful over the fall of Babylon.
John then saw heaven open and saw a white horse.
Christ, called Faithful and Truth, sat on the horse.
On His thigh was written, “KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.”
The beast gathered an army to make war against Christ on His white horse.
The beast was captured as well as the false prophets.
They were cast into the lake of fire burning with brimstone.
The rest were killed with the sword that came out of the mouth of He who rode the white horse.
Revelation 13-16
Revelation 13
The beast of the sea ruled the earth for forty-two months, receiving his power from the dragon.
All whose name is not written in the Book, followed and worshipped him.
The beast of the earth rule with the same authority.
The beast of the earth was able to kill those who did not worship him.
The number of the beast is 666.
Revelation 14
John saw a Lamb and one hundred and forty four thousand, who had His father’s name of their forehead.
John hears three angels give proclamations.
John saw on a cloud One like the Son of Man who had a sharp sickle.
An angel tells him it is time to reap the earth’s harvest and the earth was reaped.
An angel with a sickle reaps the vines of the earth and put them in a winepress.
Revelation 15
John saw seven angels with the seven last plagues.
They were given bowls of the wrath of God and were told to pour them out on the earth.
Revelation 16
The first bowl was poured and those who were of the beast had loathsome sores.
The second bowl was poured into the sea and the water became blood and all sea creatures died.
The third bowl poured on the rivers and springs turning them to blood.
The fourth bowl was poured on the sun and the angel was given power over fire to scorch men on the earth.
Those who were scorched blasphemed the Lord and did not repent.
The fifth bowl was poured on the throne of the beast making his kingdom dark.
The sixth bowl was poured on the Euphrates and it dried up.
The seventh bowl was poured on the air.
John heard a voice say, “It is done!”
The earth shook greatly.
The nations fell.
The great city was divided in three.
The islands and mountains were not found.
The men of the earth blasphemed God for the hail that was sent.
The beast of the sea ruled the earth for forty-two months, receiving his power from the dragon.
All whose name is not written in the Book, followed and worshipped him.
The beast of the earth rule with the same authority.
The beast of the earth was able to kill those who did not worship him.
The number of the beast is 666.
Revelation 14
John saw a Lamb and one hundred and forty four thousand, who had His father’s name of their forehead.
John hears three angels give proclamations.
John saw on a cloud One like the Son of Man who had a sharp sickle.
An angel tells him it is time to reap the earth’s harvest and the earth was reaped.
An angel with a sickle reaps the vines of the earth and put them in a winepress.
Revelation 15
John saw seven angels with the seven last plagues.
They were given bowls of the wrath of God and were told to pour them out on the earth.
Revelation 16
The first bowl was poured and those who were of the beast had loathsome sores.
The second bowl was poured into the sea and the water became blood and all sea creatures died.
The third bowl poured on the rivers and springs turning them to blood.
The fourth bowl was poured on the sun and the angel was given power over fire to scorch men on the earth.
Those who were scorched blasphemed the Lord and did not repent.
The fifth bowl was poured on the throne of the beast making his kingdom dark.
The sixth bowl was poured on the Euphrates and it dried up.
The seventh bowl was poured on the air.
John heard a voice say, “It is done!”
The earth shook greatly.
The nations fell.
The great city was divided in three.
The islands and mountains were not found.
The men of the earth blasphemed God for the hail that was sent.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Revelation 9-12
Revelation 9
The fifth trumpet sounded and a star fell from heaven to earth and was given the key to the bottomless pit.
He opened the bottomless pit and released locust upon the earth.
The locust were to torture men who did not have seal of God on their forehead for five months.
One woe has past, but there are two more still to come.
The sixth trumpet sounded and the four angels at the Euphrates were released and killed a third of mankind.
Those who weren’t killed did not repent.
Revelation 10
A mighty angel with a rainbow around his head had a little book that was open in his hands.
He stood on the earth and cried out causing seven thunders.
The angel then sealed up what he did and ascended to heaven.
John is told to eat the little book.
It is sweet eating it, but made his stomach bitter.
John is told that he must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, tongues, and kings.
Revelation 11
John was given a reed to measure the temple, but told not to measure because it was given to the Gentiles.
Power is given to two witnesses, who will prophesy for one thousand two hundred and sixty days.
The witnesses have power to stop the rain from heaven, to turn water into blood, and strike plagues on the earth, as often as they desire.
The witnesses are killed by the beasts from the bottomless pit.
The witnesses bodies are left out and not put in graves for three and a half days.
The breath of life from God was breathed in them and there were made alive and ascended into heaven.
At the same time, an earthquake hit the earth and a tenth of the city fell and seven thousand people died.
The remaining people were afraid and gave glory to God.
The second woe is past.
The third woe is coming.
The seventh trumpet sounded and loud voices proclaimed the Lord and His kingdom.
The twenty four elders worshiped God.
The temple of God was opened and the ark of His covenant was seen.
Revelation 12
A great sign appeared in heaven.
A woman is about to have a child.
The dragon is waiting to devour the child once it is born.
When the Child s delivered, He is taken up to God and His throne.
The woman fled to the wilderness where God prepared a place for her for one thousand two hundred and sixty days.
War broke out in heaven.
Michael and his angels fought with the dragon.
The dragon and his angels fought but did not prevail.
The dragon, who was the Devil, was cast out with his angels from heaven.
The dragon persecutes the woman who birthed the Child.
She is given two wings to fly to the place God prepared for her.
The earth helps her evade the Devil.
The Devil is infuriated and then go to attack her offspring, those who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
The fifth trumpet sounded and a star fell from heaven to earth and was given the key to the bottomless pit.
He opened the bottomless pit and released locust upon the earth.
The locust were to torture men who did not have seal of God on their forehead for five months.
One woe has past, but there are two more still to come.
The sixth trumpet sounded and the four angels at the Euphrates were released and killed a third of mankind.
Those who weren’t killed did not repent.
Revelation 10
A mighty angel with a rainbow around his head had a little book that was open in his hands.
He stood on the earth and cried out causing seven thunders.
The angel then sealed up what he did and ascended to heaven.
John is told to eat the little book.
It is sweet eating it, but made his stomach bitter.
John is told that he must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, tongues, and kings.
Revelation 11
John was given a reed to measure the temple, but told not to measure because it was given to the Gentiles.
Power is given to two witnesses, who will prophesy for one thousand two hundred and sixty days.
The witnesses have power to stop the rain from heaven, to turn water into blood, and strike plagues on the earth, as often as they desire.
The witnesses are killed by the beasts from the bottomless pit.
The witnesses bodies are left out and not put in graves for three and a half days.
The breath of life from God was breathed in them and there were made alive and ascended into heaven.
At the same time, an earthquake hit the earth and a tenth of the city fell and seven thousand people died.
The remaining people were afraid and gave glory to God.
The second woe is past.
The third woe is coming.
The seventh trumpet sounded and loud voices proclaimed the Lord and His kingdom.
The twenty four elders worshiped God.
The temple of God was opened and the ark of His covenant was seen.
Revelation 12
A great sign appeared in heaven.
A woman is about to have a child.
The dragon is waiting to devour the child once it is born.
When the Child s delivered, He is taken up to God and His throne.
The woman fled to the wilderness where God prepared a place for her for one thousand two hundred and sixty days.
War broke out in heaven.
Michael and his angels fought with the dragon.
The dragon and his angels fought but did not prevail.
The dragon, who was the Devil, was cast out with his angels from heaven.
The dragon persecutes the woman who birthed the Child.
She is given two wings to fly to the place God prepared for her.
The earth helps her evade the Devil.
The Devil is infuriated and then go to attack her offspring, those who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Revelation 4-8
Revelation 4
Revelation 7
Four angels stood at the four corners of the earth stopping the four winds from blowing.
One hundred and forty four thousand of all the tribes of Israel were sealed, twelve thousand from each tribe.
There was a multitude of people from all nations and tribes wearing white robes standing before the throne and the Lamb.
An elder tells John that these are the people who came out of the great tribulation and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
They serve before the throne of God and serve Him day and night.
Revelation 8
The seventh seal is opened and there was silence in heaven for about a half an hour.
Seven angels were then given seven trumpets.
An angel burns incense before God, then filled the censer with fire from the altar and threw it to earth causing noise, thunderings, lightnings, and earthquakes.
The seven angels with the seven trumpets prepared to sounds them.
The first trumpet sounded and hail and fire went to the earth with blood.
A third of the trees and all of the grass burned up.
The second trumpet sounded and a mountain burning with fire was throw into the sea killing a third of the sea creatures and ships and a third of the sea turned to blood.
The third trumpet sounded and a great star fell from heaven called Wormwood fell on a third of the rivers and springs.
Many men died because the water was made bitter.
The fourth trumpet sounded and struck a third of the sun, moon, and stars causing a third of them to be dark.
John sees the throne room of heaven full of thrones and angels.
Revelation 5
An angel asked who was able to open the scroll with the seven seals.
No one could so John wept.
Then a lamb took the scroll from the hand of Him who sat on the throne.
The lamb is them worshiped by the elders who sat in the twenty four thrones.
Revelation 6
The first seal was opened and there was a white horse and He who was on it had a bow and He went conquering.
The second seal was opened and there was a fiery red horse and he who rode it was to take the peace from earth and was given a great sword.
The third seal was opened and there was a black horse and he who was on it had a pair of scales in hand.
The fourth seal was opened and there was a pale horse with Death on it and Hades following.
They were given a fourth of the earth to kill.
The fifth seal was opened John saw the soul of those killed for the word of God.
They asked how long would it be before their deaths would be avenged.
A white robe was given to each of them.
They were told to wait.
The sixth seal was opened and there was an earthquake, the sun became black, the moon red, the sky folded away, the lands moved out of their places, the stars fell from the sky.
The great day of His wrath had come.
Revelation 7
Four angels stood at the four corners of the earth stopping the four winds from blowing.
One hundred and forty four thousand of all the tribes of Israel were sealed, twelve thousand from each tribe.
There was a multitude of people from all nations and tribes wearing white robes standing before the throne and the Lamb.
An elder tells John that these are the people who came out of the great tribulation and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
They serve before the throne of God and serve Him day and night.
Revelation 8
The seventh seal is opened and there was silence in heaven for about a half an hour.
Seven angels were then given seven trumpets.
An angel burns incense before God, then filled the censer with fire from the altar and threw it to earth causing noise, thunderings, lightnings, and earthquakes.
The seven angels with the seven trumpets prepared to sounds them.
The first trumpet sounded and hail and fire went to the earth with blood.
A third of the trees and all of the grass burned up.
The second trumpet sounded and a mountain burning with fire was throw into the sea killing a third of the sea creatures and ships and a third of the sea turned to blood.
The third trumpet sounded and a great star fell from heaven called Wormwood fell on a third of the rivers and springs.
Many men died because the water was made bitter.
The fourth trumpet sounded and struck a third of the sun, moon, and stars causing a third of them to be dark.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Revelation 1-3
Revelation 1
John greets the seven churches in Asia.
John is instructed by a voice to write down what he sees and send it to the seven churches.
John sees seven golden lampstands when he turns around to see where the voice was coming from.
Near the seven golden lampstands, he saw one like the Son of Man.
John falls down before Him and is told to document all that he has seen.
The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches.
The seven lampstands are the seven churches.
Revelation 2
John writes to the church at Ephesus, as he was told, saying they left their first love and need to return and repent.
If they do not, their lampstand will be removed.
If they do, they will eat from the tree of life in the midst of the Paradise of God.
John writes to the church at Smyrna, to be strong for persecution is coming.
He who overcomes the persecution will not be hurt by the second death.
John writes to the church at Pergamos, telling them to repent for the teaching of some false doctrine.
If they do not repent, the Lord will fight against them with the sword of His mouth.
If they do, they will receive a white stone with a new name on it that no one else will know.
John writes to the church at Thyatira, telling them to repent for their sexual immorality taught to them by the false prophetess Jezebel.
If they repent, they will be given power over the nations.
Revelation 3
John writes to the church of Sardis, instructing them to be watchful and strengthen the things which remain, for they are dying.
If they will not watch, the Lord will come to them like a thief.
He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments.
John writes to the church of Philadelphia, you are faithful, but some are liars claiming they are Jews.
Those who were faithful will be kept from the hour of trial which will come upon the whole world.
Those who overcome will get a pillar in the temple of God.
John writes to the church of the Laodecians, telling them they are neither cold nor hot.
The Lord wishes they were either cold or hot.
Because they are lukewarm, the Lord will vomit them out.
Whoever overcomes will be granted to sit on His throne, just as he sat at His Father’s throne.
"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”
John greets the seven churches in Asia.
John is instructed by a voice to write down what he sees and send it to the seven churches.
John sees seven golden lampstands when he turns around to see where the voice was coming from.
Near the seven golden lampstands, he saw one like the Son of Man.
John falls down before Him and is told to document all that he has seen.
The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches.
The seven lampstands are the seven churches.
Revelation 2
John writes to the church at Ephesus, as he was told, saying they left their first love and need to return and repent.
If they do not, their lampstand will be removed.
If they do, they will eat from the tree of life in the midst of the Paradise of God.
John writes to the church at Smyrna, to be strong for persecution is coming.
He who overcomes the persecution will not be hurt by the second death.
John writes to the church at Pergamos, telling them to repent for the teaching of some false doctrine.
If they do not repent, the Lord will fight against them with the sword of His mouth.
If they do, they will receive a white stone with a new name on it that no one else will know.
John writes to the church at Thyatira, telling them to repent for their sexual immorality taught to them by the false prophetess Jezebel.
If they repent, they will be given power over the nations.
Revelation 3
John writes to the church of Sardis, instructing them to be watchful and strengthen the things which remain, for they are dying.
If they will not watch, the Lord will come to them like a thief.
He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments.
John writes to the church of Philadelphia, you are faithful, but some are liars claiming they are Jews.
Those who were faithful will be kept from the hour of trial which will come upon the whole world.
Those who overcome will get a pillar in the temple of God.
John writes to the church of the Laodecians, telling them they are neither cold nor hot.
The Lord wishes they were either cold or hot.
Because they are lukewarm, the Lord will vomit them out.
Whoever overcomes will be granted to sit on His throne, just as he sat at His Father’s throne.
"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”
Sunday, December 25, 2011
2 John - Jude
2 John
John greets the elect lady.
John is rejoicing because he has heard some of her children are walking with the Lord.
Walk according to His commandments.
Beware of antichrists.
John's letter is short becasue he wishes to see her in person.
3 John
John greets Gaius and commends him on his generosity.
John speaks to Diotrephes and Demetrius about imitating good and not evil.
Jude
There will be apostates.
Glory to God.
John greets the elect lady.
John is rejoicing because he has heard some of her children are walking with the Lord.
Walk according to His commandments.
Beware of antichrists.
John's letter is short becasue he wishes to see her in person.
3 John
John greets Gaius and commends him on his generosity.
John speaks to Diotrephes and Demetrius about imitating good and not evil.
Jude
There will be apostates.
Glory to God.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
1 John
1 John 1
Maybe things have been heard and seen about Jesus.
"God is light and in Him is no darkness at all."
1 John 2
If we keep God's commandments we know that we know Him.
"If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him."
There will be deceptions in the last hour.
Fill yourself with truth.
1 John 3
We are children of God.
"Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him."
"By this we know love, because He laid down Hus life for us."
1 John 4
Test the spirits.
If they confess Jesus came in the flesh, then the spirit is of God.
“Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”
“We love Him, because He first loved us.”
1 John 5
We can be confident in our prayers because they are heard by God.
Jesus has come and given us an understanding of what is true and what is false.
Maybe things have been heard and seen about Jesus.
"God is light and in Him is no darkness at all."
1 John 2
If we keep God's commandments we know that we know Him.
"If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him."
There will be deceptions in the last hour.
Fill yourself with truth.
1 John 3
We are children of God.
"Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him."
"By this we know love, because He laid down Hus life for us."
1 John 4
Test the spirits.
If they confess Jesus came in the flesh, then the spirit is of God.
“Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”
“We love Him, because He first loved us.”
1 John 5
We can be confident in our prayers because they are heard by God.
Jesus has come and given us an understanding of what is true and what is false.
Friday, December 23, 2011
2 Peter
2 Peter 1
If you have faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love, you will be fruitful.
Peter’s death is approaching.
We are to trust the Word.
2 Peter 2
Beware of destructive doctrines.
False teachers are doomed, deceptive and bring depravity.
2 Peter 3
Take God’s promises seriously.
“The day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night…”
Be steadfast.
If you have faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love, you will be fruitful.
Peter’s death is approaching.
We are to trust the Word.
2 Peter 2
Beware of destructive doctrines.
False teachers are doomed, deceptive and bring depravity.
2 Peter 3
Take God’s promises seriously.
“The day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night…”
Be steadfast.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
1 Peter
1 Peter 1
We have a heavenly inheritance.
We are to live holy, just like our Father.
“But the word of the Lord endures forever.”
1 Peter 2
“But you are a chosen generation…”
We are to conduct ourselves honorably before the world.
Submit to government and master.
1 Peter 3
Wives are to submit to their husbands.
Husbands are to honor their wives.
We are called to bless.
“For it is better, if it the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.”
1 Peter 4
Christ suffered.
Serving brings God glory.
Suffering brings God glory.
1 Peter 5
Elders are given the task to shepherd the flock.
Submit to God.
Resist the Devil.
We have a heavenly inheritance.
We are to live holy, just like our Father.
“But the word of the Lord endures forever.”
1 Peter 2
“But you are a chosen generation…”
We are to conduct ourselves honorably before the world.
Submit to government and master.
1 Peter 3
Wives are to submit to their husbands.
Husbands are to honor their wives.
We are called to bless.
“For it is better, if it the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.”
1 Peter 4
Christ suffered.
Serving brings God glory.
Suffering brings God glory.
1 Peter 5
Elders are given the task to shepherd the flock.
Submit to God.
Resist the Devil.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
James
James 1
“The testing of your faith produces patience.”
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach.”
Riches will fade away.
“Blessed is the man who endures temptation.”
God does not tempt man with sin.
Sin leads to death.
“Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”
We are to be doer of the word, and not hearers only.
James 2
Watch out for favoritism.
If a rich man enters your church and so does a poor man in filthy clothes.
Treat them equally sharing Jesus with them.
God has chosen the poor of the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom.
“Mercy triumphs over judgment.”
"Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”
James 3
“But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.”
James 4
Pride leads to trouble.
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up.”
Do not judge your brother.
Do not boast about tomorrow; only the Lord knows tomorrow.
James 5
Be patient.
If you are suffering pray.
If you are cheerful, sing.
If you are sick, have the church elders pray over you and anoint you with oil.
“The effective, fervent prayer a righteous man avails much.”
Bring back the one who wanders.
“The testing of your faith produces patience.”
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach.”
Riches will fade away.
“Blessed is the man who endures temptation.”
God does not tempt man with sin.
Sin leads to death.
“Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”
We are to be doer of the word, and not hearers only.
James 2
Watch out for favoritism.
If a rich man enters your church and so does a poor man in filthy clothes.
Treat them equally sharing Jesus with them.
God has chosen the poor of the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom.
“Mercy triumphs over judgment.”
"Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”
James 3
“But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.”
James 4
Pride leads to trouble.
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up.”
Do not judge your brother.
Do not boast about tomorrow; only the Lord knows tomorrow.
James 5
Be patient.
If you are suffering pray.
If you are cheerful, sing.
If you are sick, have the church elders pray over you and anoint you with oil.
“The effective, fervent prayer a righteous man avails much.”
Bring back the one who wanders.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Hebrews 11-13
Hebrews 11
By faith we understand.
There was faith since the dawn of history in Abel, Enoch, and Noah.
Abraham was faithful.
We have a heavenly hope.
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph had faith.
Moses had faith in the Lord.
Through faith, they overcome.
Hebrews 12
“…let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”
Discipline of God is good.
Renew your spirit.
“For our God is a consuming fire.”
Hebrews 13
"Let brotherly love continue.”
“Let your conduct be without covetousness.”
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”
Timothy has been set free.
By faith we understand.
There was faith since the dawn of history in Abel, Enoch, and Noah.
Abraham was faithful.
We have a heavenly hope.
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph had faith.
Moses had faith in the Lord.
Through faith, they overcome.
Hebrews 12
“…let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”
Discipline of God is good.
Renew your spirit.
“For our God is a consuming fire.”
Hebrews 13
"Let brotherly love continue.”
“Let your conduct be without covetousness.”
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”
Timothy has been set free.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Hebrews 7-10
Hebrews 7
The priesthood of Melchizedek and Jesus are compared.
Hebrews 8
There is a new priestly service and a new covenant.
Hebrews 9
The author speaks on the earthly sanctuary, the first tabernacle.
There were limitation on the earthly service in the tabernacle.
The high priest entered the holiest of all once a year.
Christ is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death.
The Mediator’s death was necessary to cover all sin, just as the sacrifices and blood cleansed the people.
Hebrews 10
The animal sacrifices are not sufficient to cover sins.
The death of Christ fulfills God’s will.
“Let us hold fast the confession of hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.”
The just shall live by faith.
The priesthood of Melchizedek and Jesus are compared.
Hebrews 8
There is a new priestly service and a new covenant.
Hebrews 9
The author speaks on the earthly sanctuary, the first tabernacle.
There were limitation on the earthly service in the tabernacle.
The high priest entered the holiest of all once a year.
Christ is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death.
The Mediator’s death was necessary to cover all sin, just as the sacrifices and blood cleansed the people.
Hebrews 10
The animal sacrifices are not sufficient to cover sins.
The death of Christ fulfills God’s will.
“Let us hold fast the confession of hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.”
The just shall live by faith.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Hebrews 1-6
Hebrews 1
God spoke to His people in many ways in the past.
God decided to speak to the people through His Son Jesus Christ.
The apostle clarifies that Jesus is above the angels.
Hebrews 2
Do not neglect so great a salvation.
The Son of God was made lower than the angels for our sake.
Hebrews 3
The Son was faithful and so should we be.
Hebrews 4
We are promised rest.
Enter into His rest.
“For the Word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edges sword.”
Jesus Christ is our His Priest.
Hebrews 5
We are given the qualifications of a High priest.
“You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”
Beware of spiritual immaturity.
Hebrews 6
There is peril in not progressing.
Move forward.
Keep growing.
God’s purpose in Christ in infallible.
God spoke to His people in many ways in the past.
God decided to speak to the people through His Son Jesus Christ.
The apostle clarifies that Jesus is above the angels.
Hebrews 2
Do not neglect so great a salvation.
The Son of God was made lower than the angels for our sake.
Hebrews 3
The Son was faithful and so should we be.
Hebrews 4
We are promised rest.
Enter into His rest.
“For the Word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edges sword.”
Jesus Christ is our His Priest.
Hebrews 5
We are given the qualifications of a High priest.
“You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”
Beware of spiritual immaturity.
Hebrews 6
There is peril in not progressing.
Move forward.
Keep growing.
God’s purpose in Christ in infallible.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Titus-Philemon
Titus 1
Paul speaks to Titus of the qualifications of elders.
The elders are the encourage and rebuke those who are falling away.
Titus 2
Paul tells Titus the qualities of a sound church.
“For the grace of God has appeared to all men.”
Titus 3
“...that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.”
Philemon
Paul prays and is thankful for Philemon.
Paul pleas for Onesimus.
He was unprofitable in the past, but that has changed.
Paul asks for him to be received well.
Paul is confident in Philemon’s obedience.
Paul tells him to prepare a guest room for him, because he feels he shall visit soon because of their prayers.
Paul speaks to Titus of the qualifications of elders.
The elders are the encourage and rebuke those who are falling away.
Titus 2
Paul tells Titus the qualities of a sound church.
“For the grace of God has appeared to all men.”
Titus 3
“...that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.”
Philemon
Paul prays and is thankful for Philemon.
Paul pleas for Onesimus.
He was unprofitable in the past, but that has changed.
Paul asks for him to be received well.
Paul is confident in Philemon’s obedience.
Paul tells him to prepare a guest room for him, because he feels he shall visit soon because of their prayers.
Friday, December 16, 2011
2 Timothy
2 Timothy 1
Paul is praying for Timothy.
Paul tells Timothy not to be ashamed of the gospel.
“For I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I’ve committed to Him until that Day.”
Paul implores Timothy to keep the faith.
2 Timothy 2
Paul tells Timothy to be strong in the grace that is in Jesus.
Paul speaks about working and the behavior they should be exhibiting or not exhibiting.
2 Timothy 3
There will be perilous times to come.
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”
2 Timothy 4
“Preach the Word!”
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
Paul has been abandoned by Demas.
Only Luke is with him, so he asks Timothy to come and to bring Mark.
Paul is praying for Timothy.
Paul tells Timothy not to be ashamed of the gospel.
“For I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I’ve committed to Him until that Day.”
Paul implores Timothy to keep the faith.
2 Timothy 2
Paul tells Timothy to be strong in the grace that is in Jesus.
Paul speaks about working and the behavior they should be exhibiting or not exhibiting.
2 Timothy 3
There will be perilous times to come.
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”
2 Timothy 4
“Preach the Word!”
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
Paul has been abandoned by Demas.
Only Luke is with him, so he asks Timothy to come and to bring Mark.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
1 Timothy
1 Timothy 1
Paul instructed Timothy to remain in Ephesus to thwart unsound doctrine being taught.
Paul thanks the Lord for His grace.
Paul challenges Timothy to stay strong.
1 Timothy 2
Paul asks for prayer for all men.
Paul is a preacher of the Man who gave Himself as ransom.
Paul speaks of men and women in church.
Men are to lift up their hands.
Women are to dress modestly.
Women should learn in silence.
Women cannot teach or have authority over a man.
1 Timothy 3
Paul speaks of qualifications of an overseer or bishop; blameless, one woman man, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous, and have a good testimony.
Paul gives qualifications of deacons.
Paul plans on visiting soon, but if he is held up, Timothy knows how to conduct himself.
“God was manifested in the flesh,
Justified in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Preached among the Gentiles,
Believed on in the world,
Received up in glory."
1 Timothy 4
Paul says how the Spirit has said that in latter times, some will depart of the faith because of false teachings.
“For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things.”
1 Timothy 5
Treat church members with honor and respect and love.
Paul speaks about how to treat widows.
Honor the elders, who are worthy of double honor.
1 Timothy 6
Honor masters.
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil…”
“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold of eternal life, to which you were also called…”
Paul instructs the rich to be generous is giving, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come.
Paul charges Timothy with guarding the faith.
Paul instructed Timothy to remain in Ephesus to thwart unsound doctrine being taught.
Paul thanks the Lord for His grace.
Paul challenges Timothy to stay strong.
1 Timothy 2
Paul asks for prayer for all men.
Paul is a preacher of the Man who gave Himself as ransom.
Paul speaks of men and women in church.
Men are to lift up their hands.
Women are to dress modestly.
Women should learn in silence.
Women cannot teach or have authority over a man.
1 Timothy 3
Paul speaks of qualifications of an overseer or bishop; blameless, one woman man, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous, and have a good testimony.
Paul gives qualifications of deacons.
Paul plans on visiting soon, but if he is held up, Timothy knows how to conduct himself.
“God was manifested in the flesh,
Justified in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Preached among the Gentiles,
Believed on in the world,
Received up in glory."
1 Timothy 4
Paul says how the Spirit has said that in latter times, some will depart of the faith because of false teachings.
“For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things.”
1 Timothy 5
Treat church members with honor and respect and love.
Paul speaks about how to treat widows.
Honor the elders, who are worthy of double honor.
1 Timothy 6
Honor masters.
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil…”
“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold of eternal life, to which you were also called…”
Paul instructs the rich to be generous is giving, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come.
Paul charges Timothy with guarding the faith.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
2 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians 1
Paul is thankful the people of Thessolanica.
There will be a final judgement from God.
2 Thessalonians 2
Paul warns about being lead astray to another religion and teaching.
Paul encourages the people to remember the teaching and stand fast.
2 Thessalonians 3
Paul asks for prayer.
Paul warns them not to be idle.
Paul is thankful the people of Thessolanica.
There will be a final judgement from God.
2 Thessalonians 2
Paul warns about being lead astray to another religion and teaching.
Paul encourages the people to remember the teaching and stand fast.
2 Thessalonians 3
Paul asks for prayer.
Paul warns them not to be idle.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians 1
Paul greets the Thessalonians, is thankful for them, and is praying for them.
1 Thessalonians 2
Paul explains his actions and his desire but inability to visit them thus far.
1 Thessalonians 3
Paul was concern for the peoples faith, so he sent Timothy.
Paul is comforted by the report of Timothy.
1 Thessalonians 4
Paul pleas for the people to be pure.
We have comfort in the Lord’s coming.
1 Thessalonians 5
The Day of the Lord is coming.
Be prepared.
Paul exhorts the people of various things.
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit…"
Paul greets the Thessalonians, is thankful for them, and is praying for them.
1 Thessalonians 2
Paul explains his actions and his desire but inability to visit them thus far.
1 Thessalonians 3
Paul was concern for the peoples faith, so he sent Timothy.
Paul is comforted by the report of Timothy.
1 Thessalonians 4
Paul pleas for the people to be pure.
We have comfort in the Lord’s coming.
1 Thessalonians 5
The Day of the Lord is coming.
Be prepared.
Paul exhorts the people of various things.
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit…"
Monday, December 12, 2011
Colossians
Colossians 1
Christ is above all.
We have been reconciled in Christ.
Paul is happy to be a servant of Christ as well as suffer for His glory.
Colossians 2
Paul prays for the faith of those at Colosse for he has not seen them personally, but in the Spirit.
Not philosophy, legalism, or carnality(3), but Christ.
Colossians 3
Christ is all and in all.
Paul gives the characteristics of the new man.
Paul outlines a Christian home, speaking the parents and children.
Colossians 4
Paul is going to send Tychicus and Onesimus to teach them more and comfort their hearts.
Paul sends greetings from fellow workers.
Christ is above all.
We have been reconciled in Christ.
Paul is happy to be a servant of Christ as well as suffer for His glory.
Colossians 2
Paul prays for the faith of those at Colosse for he has not seen them personally, but in the Spirit.
Not philosophy, legalism, or carnality(3), but Christ.
Colossians 3
Christ is all and in all.
Paul gives the characteristics of the new man.
Paul outlines a Christian home, speaking the parents and children.
Colossians 4
Paul is going to send Tychicus and Onesimus to teach them more and comfort their hearts.
Paul sends greetings from fellow workers.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Philippians
Philippians 1
Paul is thankful for those in Philippi.
Paul says that the things that have happened to him were for the furtherance of the gospel.
Live in Christ.
Suffer in Christ.
Philippians 2
There is unity through humility.
“…at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow…and that every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.”
“Do all things without complaining…”
Paul is going to send Timothy to them and hopes to come himself shortly.
Paul praises Epaphroditus on his work for the Lord for Philippi.
Philippians 3
Paul warns them of many dangers.
Paul states he is on a journey just as they are in Christ towards a goal.
“For our citizenship is in heaven.”
This is not our home.
Philippians 4
“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice”
“…and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
“Meditate on these things.”
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
“Any my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."
Paul is thankful for those in Philippi.
Paul says that the things that have happened to him were for the furtherance of the gospel.
Live in Christ.
Suffer in Christ.
Philippians 2
There is unity through humility.
“…at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow…and that every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.”
“Do all things without complaining…”
Paul is going to send Timothy to them and hopes to come himself shortly.
Paul praises Epaphroditus on his work for the Lord for Philippi.
Philippians 3
Paul warns them of many dangers.
Paul states he is on a journey just as they are in Christ towards a goal.
“For our citizenship is in heaven.”
This is not our home.
Philippians 4
“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice”
“…and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
“Meditate on these things.”
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
“Any my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Ephesians 4-6
Ephesians 4
We are to walk in unity.
Spiritual gifts are given.
We need to put on the new man.
“And be kind to one another…”
Ephesians 5
“Therefore be imitator of God…”
Walk in light and wisdom.
Paul speaks about marriage and the roles of husbands and wives.
Ephesians 6
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”
Paul urges us to put on the whole armor of God.
Paul sends Tychicus to the Ephesians to teach them further.
We are to walk in unity.
Spiritual gifts are given.
We need to put on the new man.
“And be kind to one another…”
Ephesians 5
“Therefore be imitator of God…”
Walk in light and wisdom.
Paul speaks about marriage and the roles of husbands and wives.
Ephesians 6
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”
Paul urges us to put on the whole armor of God.
Paul sends Tychicus to the Ephesians to teach them further.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Ephesians 1-3
Ephesians 1
Paul is writing to the church at Ephesus.
We have redemption in Christ.
Paul prays for Spiritual wisdom for the people.
“And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sin.”
Ephesians 2
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”
The Gentiles were brought into the family of God by the blood of Jesus.
“For He Himself is our peace…”
Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone.
Ephesians 3
Paul tells the Ephesians that the Gentiles are not fellow heirs with Christ.
The purpose of this is to bring God glory.
Paul is awestruck at the love of Christ.
Paul is writing to the church at Ephesus.
We have redemption in Christ.
Paul prays for Spiritual wisdom for the people.
“And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sin.”
Ephesians 2
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”
The Gentiles were brought into the family of God by the blood of Jesus.
“For He Himself is our peace…”
Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone.
Ephesians 3
Paul tells the Ephesians that the Gentiles are not fellow heirs with Christ.
The purpose of this is to bring God glory.
Paul is awestruck at the love of Christ.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Galatians 4-6
Galatians 4
We are sons and heirs of God through Christ.
Paul has fears for the church.
Galatians 5
We have liberty because of Christ.
Love fulfills the law.
We need to walk in the Spirit to combat the lusts of the flesh.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.”
Galatians 6
Bear one another’s burdens.
Be generous and do good.
We are sons and heirs of God through Christ.
Paul has fears for the church.
Galatians 5
We have liberty because of Christ.
Love fulfills the law.
We need to walk in the Spirit to combat the lusts of the flesh.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.”
Galatians 6
Bear one another’s burdens.
Be generous and do good.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Galatians 1-3
Galatians 1
Paul tells the Galatians there is only one Gospel, the one he preaches about.
Paul speaks of his conversion from persecuting to preaching the Word of the Lord.
Paul visited Jerusalem and Peter.
Many glorified God when they heard of Paul’s conversion.
Galatians 2
Paul speaks of working with Titus and Barnabas and defending the Gospel.
Paul talks about the Law and the Gentiles.
Paul says we are not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ.
“For by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.”
“I have been crucified in Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.”
Galatians 3
Justification through faith, not works.
The law brings a curse.
The law had a purpose and came because of transgressions.
Paul tells the Galatians there is only one Gospel, the one he preaches about.
Paul speaks of his conversion from persecuting to preaching the Word of the Lord.
Paul visited Jerusalem and Peter.
Many glorified God when they heard of Paul’s conversion.
Galatians 2
Paul speaks of working with Titus and Barnabas and defending the Gospel.
Paul talks about the Law and the Gentiles.
Paul says we are not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ.
“For by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.”
“I have been crucified in Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.”
Galatians 3
Justification through faith, not works.
The law brings a curse.
The law had a purpose and came because of transgressions.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
2 Corinthians 10-13
2 Corinthians 10
Paul comments on the spiritual war, not the physical.
The people realize Paul authority through his letter, but Paul’s authority is limited and only given by Christ.
2 Corinthians 11
Paul states his concern for their faithfulness, feeling they may fall to other beliefs very easily.
Paul warns of false prophets.
Paul reluctantly boasts.
Paul accounts the suffering he endured for Christ’s sake.
Paul says he does not worry about the suffering, but only worries about the wellbeing of the church.
2 Corinthians 12
Paul speaks of a man going to Paradise.
“My grace is sufficient for you…”
Paul asks for forgiveness and speaks on the signs of an apostle; signs, wonders, and mighty deeds.
Paul loves the church and hopes and prays that his visit goes well.
2 Corinthians 13
Paul tells the people to be prepared for his visit for he will not spare them.
Paul prefers gentleness.
Paul comments on the spiritual war, not the physical.
The people realize Paul authority through his letter, but Paul’s authority is limited and only given by Christ.
2 Corinthians 11
Paul states his concern for their faithfulness, feeling they may fall to other beliefs very easily.
Paul warns of false prophets.
Paul reluctantly boasts.
Paul accounts the suffering he endured for Christ’s sake.
Paul says he does not worry about the suffering, but only worries about the wellbeing of the church.
2 Corinthians 12
Paul speaks of a man going to Paradise.
“My grace is sufficient for you…”
Paul asks for forgiveness and speaks on the signs of an apostle; signs, wonders, and mighty deeds.
Paul loves the church and hopes and prays that his visit goes well.
2 Corinthians 13
Paul tells the people to be prepared for his visit for he will not spare them.
Paul prefers gentleness.
Monday, December 5, 2011
2 Corinthians 5-9
2 Corinthians 5
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
We have an assurance of the resurrection.
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
We have been reconciled to God through the work of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 6
Paul calls the Corinthians to be holy.
“Do not be unequally yoked.”
2 Corinthians 7
Paul’s first letter hurt the Corinthians.
Paul’s intention was not to condemn.
Paul was glad the letter brought them to repentance though.
Paul is joyful over Titus.
2 Corinthians 8
Paul commends the work of the Corinthians in their faith, speech, knowledge, diligence, and love, but tells them to add giving to their list.
Christ is our pattern to work off of.
A collection is taken.
2 Corinthians 9
The gift is given.
“For God loves a cheerful giver.”
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
We have an assurance of the resurrection.
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
We have been reconciled to God through the work of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 6
Paul calls the Corinthians to be holy.
“Do not be unequally yoked.”
2 Corinthians 7
Paul’s first letter hurt the Corinthians.
Paul’s intention was not to condemn.
Paul was glad the letter brought them to repentance though.
Paul is joyful over Titus.
2 Corinthians 8
Paul commends the work of the Corinthians in their faith, speech, knowledge, diligence, and love, but tells them to add giving to their list.
Christ is our pattern to work off of.
A collection is taken.
2 Corinthians 9
The gift is given.
“For God loves a cheerful giver.”
Sunday, December 4, 2011
2 Corinthians 1-4
2 Corinthians 1
There is comfort in suffering.
We are saved from suffering.
Paul speaks on not being able to visit.
2 Corinthians 2
We will triumph is Christ.
2 Corinthians 3
“For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
There is glory in the New Covenant.
2 Corinthians 4
I am so confused.
There is hope in the Gospel.
“There is hope for me yet.” -Brandon Heath
There is comfort in suffering.
We are saved from suffering.
Paul speaks on not being able to visit.
2 Corinthians 2
We will triumph is Christ.
2 Corinthians 3
“For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
There is glory in the New Covenant.
2 Corinthians 4
I am so confused.
There is hope in the Gospel.
“There is hope for me yet.” -Brandon Heath
Saturday, December 3, 2011
1 Corinthians 15-16
1 Corinthians 15
Paul states that he is the worst apostle because he once persecuted the church.
The last enemy is destroyed, death.
“Do not be deceived: ‘Evil company corrupts good habits.’”
“O Death, where is you sting? O Hades, where is you victory.”
1 Corinthians 16
Paul speaks of travel plans of himself, Timothy and Apollos.
“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.”
Paul states that he is the worst apostle because he once persecuted the church.
The last enemy is destroyed, death.
“Do not be deceived: ‘Evil company corrupts good habits.’”
“O Death, where is you sting? O Hades, where is you victory.”
1 Corinthians 16
Paul speaks of travel plans of himself, Timothy and Apollos.
“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.”
Friday, December 2, 2011
1 Corinthians 12-14
1 Corinthians 12
The Spirit gives gifts according to His will.
Although the gifts are diverse, we are to be united.
The body is one, but made of many different members, all who are essential to make the body what it is.
1 Corinthians 13
We are nothing with out love.
"Love never fails.”
“…but the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 14
Prophesy is better that speaking in tongues.
When speaking in tongues, you edify yourself.
When prophesying, the church is edified.
Tongues must be interpreted otherwise the body will not understand and nothing will be learned.
Tongues is a sign to unbelievers.
Prophesy is for the believers.
Paul speaks of order of church meetings, so all are edified and glory is brought to the Lord.
The Spirit gives gifts according to His will.
Although the gifts are diverse, we are to be united.
The body is one, but made of many different members, all who are essential to make the body what it is.
1 Corinthians 13
We are nothing with out love.
"Love never fails.”
“…but the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 14
Prophesy is better that speaking in tongues.
When speaking in tongues, you edify yourself.
When prophesying, the church is edified.
Tongues must be interpreted otherwise the body will not understand and nothing will be learned.
Tongues is a sign to unbelievers.
Prophesy is for the believers.
Paul speaks of order of church meetings, so all are edified and glory is brought to the Lord.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
1 Corinthians 9-11
1 Corinthians 9
Paul is accused of teaching for his own motive and taking things from his believers.
Paul refutes these claims and states that he is working for the Lord and His glory.
Paul serves all men, Jew and Gentile.
Paul says we are run the race to obtain the prize.
1 Corinthians 10
Paul tells the people some Old Testament example of Israel’s disobedience and their consequences.
Flee from idolatry.
“Therefore whatever you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all for the glory of God.”
1 Corinthians 11
“Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.”
Paul speaks on head coverings.
Paul tells the people they are practicing the Lord’s supper wrongly.
Paul instructs the proper way to conduct the Lord’s prayer.
Paul is accused of teaching for his own motive and taking things from his believers.
Paul refutes these claims and states that he is working for the Lord and His glory.
Paul serves all men, Jew and Gentile.
Paul says we are run the race to obtain the prize.
1 Corinthians 10
Paul tells the people some Old Testament example of Israel’s disobedience and their consequences.
Flee from idolatry.
“Therefore whatever you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all for the glory of God.”
1 Corinthians 11
“Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.”
Paul speaks on head coverings.
Paul tells the people they are practicing the Lord’s supper wrongly.
Paul instructs the proper way to conduct the Lord’s prayer.
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