Author: Alan Holden

The Babylonians free Jeremiah and appoint Gedaliah governor of Judah. Gedaliah is assassinated by Ishmael. Jeremiah’s Emancipation, 40:1-6 Gedaliah’s Encouragement, 40:7-10 A. The Anxiety: Will there be peace with Babylon? B. The Assurance: Gedaliah promises peace and prosperity. Refugees Return, 40:11-12 Johanan’s Warning, 40:13-16 A. Johanan’s Report: Ishamel has been sent by Baalis to assassinate…

“Lord, why do You allow the wicked to oppress the poor and helpless? Please, punish the wicked.” The Pride and Gall of the Godless, vv. 2-11 A. How the wicked regard the Lord, vv. 3-4, 11. 1. They curse the Lord, v. 3. 2. They ignore the Lord, vv. 4, 11. B. How the wicked…

Introduction, vv. 1-2 A. Paul introduces himself as an apostle, not by any decision of a church council, but an apostle by the will of God. B. Paul calls the Corinthian Christians saints, regardless of their many problems. They are saints, not by what they have done, but are saints set apart by a relationship…

The Burden of Babylon, vv. 1-10 A. The Desert of the Sea–>the flood waters of Euphrates and Tigris Rivers looked like a sea in the middle of the desert, v. 1. B. Elam and Media were ancient names of the people of the Persian Empire, modern-day Iran, v. 2. C. The Fall of Babylon, vv….

Jeremiah recounts Jerusalem’s destruction by the Babylonians and the events preceding, during, and after this devastation. Events Preceding, vv. 39:15-18; 52:1-7 A. Jeremiah’s reassurance, vv. 39:15-18–Ebed-melech will be protected from the invasion because of his faithfulness. B. Zedekiah’s rebellion, 52:1-3–Zedekiah revolts against Nebuchadnezzar. C. Nebuchadnezzar’s retaliation, 39:4-7; 52:4-7 1. Nebuchadnezzar besieges Jerusalem for two years….

Introduction, v. 1a “Hath God cast away His people? God forbid!” The Personal Testimony, v. 1b A. “I am an Israelite and God saved me!” B. Paul’s salvation experience is a picture of how Israel will be converted at the Second Coming of Christ, 1 Timothy 1:16. 1. Now, they are in rebellion and unbelief….

In this last chapter, Paul instructs the Corinthians to collect an offering for the poor saints in Jerusalem. He also exhorts them concerning their church life.   How to Take the Offering, vv. 1-4 A. Give the Offering through the Church, v. 2. B. Give the Offering regularly on the first day of the week….

Introduction, v. 1 A. The Date: Tartan razed Ashdod in 711 BC. B. The Dilemma 1. Ashdod was a Philistine city. 2. Ashdod’s fall made Judah fear they were next. C. The Doubt: Judah doubted they could defeat Assyria alone, so they entered into an alliance with Egypt and Ethiopia. The Sign, v. 2 A….

Jeremiah is falsely accused of desertion and dissension. Desertion, 37 A. Zedekiah’s petition, vv. 1-10 1. The request, vv. 1-5: “Please pray for us to the LORD our God.” 2. The reply, vv. 6-10 a. Judah’s ally, Pharoah, will return to Egypt, vv. 6-7. b. Jerusalem will be destroyed by the Chaldeans, vv. 8-10. B….

The Gift of Prophecy A. The admonition to seek this gift, v. 1: Love should be the highest goal, but prophecy should be sought after as well. B. The advantages of prophecy, vv. 3-6, 18-19 1. Prophecy strengthens, encourages, and comforts believers, v. 3. 2. Prophecy edifies the entire church, v. 4. 3. Prophecy is…