Author: Alan Holden

Introduction Paul continues his contrast between the Gospel and the wisdom of men. Some Christians at Corinth believed that if they employed Greek and Roman philosophies and oratorical skills they perhaps would be better received by the populace of Corinth. The Message Paul Preached, vv. 1-8 A. The Gospel Jesus Christ and Him crucified, v….

  The Apostle’s Address, vv. 1-3 A. Who? Paul, called to be an apostle by God and Sosthenes our brother. Paul was called on the Damascus road. Sosthenes, once a ruler of the synagogue in Corinth, was beaten by Romans for persecuting Paul. Now Sosthenes is a believer accompanying Paul, Acts 18:17. B. To Whom?…

Introduction A. Chapters 21 and 22 comprise a single sermon Jeremiah was commanded to preach against the House of David. B. Last four kings of Judah: Shallum or Jehoahaz (whom Jehovah sustains) Jehoiakim, Jeremiah 20, 25-27 (whom Jehovah sets up) Coniah or Jechoniah or Jehoiachin (whom Jehovah has appointed) Zedekiah, Jeremiah 21 and 28 (justice…

Introduction A. The Problem of Paganism Greek gods used humanity for their entertainment. Greek philosophy reasoned that if there is life after death it is a shadowy existence. Greek philosophy tried to make this life as pleasant and meaningful as possible, since this is all there is. Even Sadducees denied the possibility of resurrection. B….

Introduction A. 19 years separate Chapter 20 from 21. First deportation during the reign of Jehoiachin had taken place. The kings after Jehoiachin progressively got worse. B. Last four kings of Judah: Shallum or Jehoahaz (whom Jehovah sustains) Jehoiakim, Jeremiah 20, 25-27 (whom Jehovah sets up) Coniah or Jechoniah or Jehoiachin (whom Jehovah has appointed)…

The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, vv. 21-24 A. The Naming of Jesus, v. 21 B. The Nature of the Law, vv. 22-24 The Proclamations about Jesus in the Temple, vv. 25-28 A. The Words of the Prophet Simeon, vv. 25-35 The Man His Character, v. 25–>just and devout His Conviction, v. 26–>he would…

Introduction The first televised presidential debate revolutionized American politics. For the first time, Americans elected a person to office based on his appearance and composure. Appearance Kennedy He rested the day of the debate and reviewed his notes. He wore a dark suit. He wore makeup for the TV cameras. He spoke authoritatively and calmly….

Jeremiah’s Persecution, vv. 1-6 A. The Priest Pashur = freedom Governor in 3rd year of Jehoiakim, just before Nebuchadnezzar came against Jerusalem the first time, see 2 Kings 24:1. B. The Prophet Jeremiah scourged and placed in stocks by Pashur for his treasonous words in chapter 19. “The stocks (MT mahpeket, from a root ‘to…