- Relationships; Honoring Widows; Paid Ministers; Both Good and Sinful Deeds Are Evident
1 Timothy 5
Outline
1-2 | Relationships in the church, male and female
3-8 | Support for widows without any support
9-16 | Conduct of widows
17-22 | Honor elders who lead well, especially those who preach and teach; Accusations against an elder must be carefully considered
23 | Personal advice: drink a little wine medicinally
24-25 | Men are known by ...
- A Prayer for Relief from Oppressors and God’s Answer
Jeremiah 12
Outline
1-4 | Jeremiah pleads his case with God
5-6 | Opposition can come from many sources, even from your family
7-13 | God’s frustration with the nation
14-17 | God promise to “uproot” Judah from among their surrounding nations and promises compassion if they learn the ways of the Lord when they return
Reflections
Jeremiah’s prayer speaks to his ...
- Humility in Worship; Satisfaction in a Job Well Done
Ecclesiastes 5
Outline
1-3 | Approach God in humility and in silence
4-7 | Fear God and don’t make hasty vows. If you make a vow keep it quickly.
8-9 | Oppression does not go unnoticed
10-12 | Riches do not satisfy completely
13-17 | The pursuit of riches does not guarantee safety
18-20 | The Gifts of God: enjoy life and ...
- God is Faithful, Even When His People Aren’t
Psalm 78
Outline
1-4 | A call to listen to instruction
5-8 | The need to instruct each generation to worship God
9-16 | The “sons of Ephraim” forgot God’s deliverance
17-20 | They forgot God’s provisions in the wilderness
21-33 | God provided manna and quails
34-39 | God allowed that generation to die in the wilderness for not trusting God ...
- David and Achish, a Philistine King
1 Samuel 29
Outline
1-5 | Achish is questioned by the Philistine leaders why David and his men are with them
6-11 | Achish sends David away on account of the Philistine commanders
Reflections
David had sought refuge from Saul among the Philistines with Achish, one of their kings. David ingratiated himself to Achish, who in return allowed David and his ...
- God’s Tabernacle Design: Priestly Garments
Exodus 28
Outline
1-5 | Setting apart Aaron and his sons as priests; Design of the priestly garments
6-14 | Design of the ephod
15-30 | Design of the breastpiece of judgment
31-35 | Design of the robe of the ephod
36-38 | Design of the turban
39 | Design of the tunic
40-43 | Design of the tunics, caps, and linen breeches ...
- Jesus ~ I Am the Good Shepherd
John 10
Outline
1-6 | Jesus introduces the sheepfold illustration
7-10 | “I Am” the door of the Sheep
11-18 | “I Am” the Good Shepherd
19-21 | Jesus causes division
22-30 | Jesus’ identity is sought
31-39 | Jesus’ relation to the Father
40-42 | Many believe in Jesus
Reflections
There’s a lot in this chapter but I want to concentrate on one repeated concept by ...
- In the Last Days … Be An Example
1 Timothy 4
Outline
1-5 | Many will fall away …
6-10 | Focus on following good doctrine and practice good discipline
11-16 | Focus on and immerse yourself in the essentials: “public reading of Scripture; to exhortation and teaching.”
Reflections
How often do you find yourself listening to or reading works by the same preachers and teachers or about the same ...
- A Broken Covenant and Plots Against Jeremiah
Jeremiah 11
Outline
1-5 | The Lord tells Jeremiah to remind the people about the covenant
6-8 | Jeremiah reminds them of the forefathers failure to heed
9-13 | Israel and Judah broke the covenant and worshiped idols
14-17 | The Lord refuses to hear prayers for the people and pronounces judgment
18-20 | Plots against Jeremiah exposed
21-23 | God promises his ...
- The Preacher Reflects on the Evils of Oppression and a Balanced Life
Ecclesiastes 4
Outline
1-3 | The Preacher’s despair over oppression in the world
4-6 | The Preacher decries labor motivated by rivalry
7-8 | The Preacher promotes a balanced life: pleasure/rejoicing and work/labor
9-12 | The Preacher promotes common unity
13-16 | The Preacher encourages an attitude of humility and being teachable
Reflections
There is much in this text that causes one to ...