Author: Alan Holden

Confirmation of Gideon’s Call The Fortifying of the Spirit, v. 34 A. The Instant: “Then” and “But God.” B. The Indication: “he blew the trumpet,” v. 34 C. The Imperatives The Following of the Soldiers, vv. 36-37 A. The Response to the Call to Arms B. The Recognition of Captaincy of Army, vv. 34-35 The…

Reformation The Orders for the Reformation, vv. 25-26 A. The Particulars of the Orders B. The Purpose of the Orders C. The Place for the Orders–begin at home The Obedience in the Reformation, v. 27 A. The Promptness in His Obedience–>”Then” B. The Perspiration in His Obedience, altar of stones C. The Prudence in His…

Yom Kippur–Day of Atonement Jesus is the fulfillment of Yom Kippur. A Superior High Priest–>Hebrews 7:26 A. High Priests were often corrupt, needing purification. B. Jesus was holy and sinless with no need for purification. A Superior Ministry A. Priests eventually died or failed, but Jesus is God and Eternal. He never fails, Hebrews 7:24….

The Binding of Isaac Abraham–the Father of Faith A. Faith in the Promise of God resulted in a great nation. B. Faith Fulfilled resulted in the birth of Isaac. C. Faith Tested resulted in Abraham’s obedience. Isaac–a Foreshadow of God’s Son A. Isaac was the Son of Promise. B. The Innocence of the Son C….

Edmund Burke said: “Whatever is morally wrong cannot be politically right.” The Results of Righteousness–>exalts or increases A. Intellectual state–>encourages the cultivation of the mind and reason. B. Moral state–>build a law-abiding citizenry. C. Political state–>promotes discipline and authority. D. Social state–>promotes civility. E. Physical state–>promotes wealth and security. The Results of Sin–>sin is the…

Bethlehem, Birthplace of King David A. A Small Man from a Small Town: “God looks at the heart” B. “Bethlehem” means “House of Bread” Bethlehem, Place of Prophecy A. The Prophet foretold the birth of another Son of David to be King–>Jesus B. The Paradox is that the religious leaders knew where Christ would be…

The Message of the Angel The People for the Message “Them,” the women. They showed their dedication and devotion by coming to the Lord early. The Peace in the Message “Be not affrighted!” The perfect love of and for Christ removes fear. The Praise in the Message “Ye seek Jesus.” The angel praised the women…

The Cross Is . . . A Cross of Division A. The Cross Divides between Old Testament and New Testament–>Colossians 2:14 B. The Cross Divides between the Saved and the Lost, 1 Corinthians 1:18 A Cross of Decision There is no neutrality here–>see Luke 23:32, 40-43 A. The Cross of Rejection and Rebellion B. The…

Before the Walk, vv. 22-24 A. The Command, v. 22 B. The Communion, v. 23 C. The Crisis, v. 24 During the Walk, vv. 25-31 A. The Approach, v. 25 B. The Alarm, v. 26 C. The Assurance, v. 27 D. The Attempt, vv. 28-32 Lessons about the Walk A. When Jesus sends us away…

Civil Rulers, vv. 1-7 A. Honor / Respect the office and laws. B. Our behavior is a Witness for or against Christ. C. Remember we once were unsaved. Heretics, vv. 8-11 A. “Heretic” comes from the root word meaning “to choose.” B. Admonish the heretic / Rebuke or Warn twice. Support Ministers and Missionaries, vv….