Author: Alan Holden

Introduction While imprisoned in Zedekiah’s royal dungeon, Jehovah declared several promises, v. 1. A. This is Jehovah the Creator. B. This is Jehovah the Covenant-maker. “Call and I Will Answer,” vv. 2-3 The “mighty things” God promises are beyond imagination compared to the siege and destruction by the Babylonians. God is always available to His…

Introduction In chapters 9-11, Paul discusses Israel’s spiritual history: past (chapter 9), present (chapter 10), and future (chapter 11). His purpose is to explain how God could set aside Israel and save the Gentiles, and how He will restore Israel at some future date. Israel’s Election Described, vv. 1-13 A. Blessings of the Election, vv….

Introduction A. Chapters 11-14 deals with disorder in the church. 1. Their meetings were disorderly and unscriptural. 2. Women took the lead over the men. 3. Various members competed for leadership and opportunities to speak. 4. This confusion was a poor testimony to the lost. B. Chapter 11 deals with the disorder in the church….

The Fall of Babylon, vv. 1-23 A. The Plunder of Babylon, vv. 1-2 1. Jacob will return to the land. 2. Jacob will oppress their oppressors. B. The Proverb against Babylon, vv. 3-23 1. The scepter of the oppressor is broken!, vv. 4-5. 2. Creation rejoices at the destruction of Babylon, vv. 6-9. 3. Hell…

Introduction, vv. 1-5 King Zedekiah imprisons Jeremiah for preaching: 1. The fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians, and 2. The exile of Zedekiah to Babylon. Jeremiah commanded to buy his nephew’s field, vv. 6-14 A. Jeremiah buys his nephew’s field for 17 shekels of silver, see Leviticus 25:25-34. B. Jeremiah has title deed witnessed, sealed…

Introduction This outline is from Harold Willmington. This best expositional outline of this chapter I know. The Believer Has a New Position, vv. 1-8 A. Our position in regard to the Son of God, vv. 1-3: The believer is “in Christ.” 1. The miracle involved, vv. 1, 3: No condemnation and freed from sin and…

Introduction In the previous chapter, Paul pointed to the example of Christ and laid down the principle that we should do nothing that would offend another Christian, especially weaker Christians. In this chapter, he points to himself as an example of one who had privileges, but, for the Gospel’s sake, did not use them. Keep…

Introduction A. This chapter closes the section dealing with meat offered to idols. Paul has cited the example of Christ chapter 8, his own example in chapter 9, and now points to Israel’s past history. B. He warns them in 1Corinthians 10:12 and uses a bit of “holy sarcasm” as he calls them “wise men”…

Introduction A. David’s Psalm B. “Upon the Death of the Son” (Muthlabben) 1. The death of Goliath of Gath (?) 2. The death of the Son of David, the Son of God How to Praise God, vv. 1-2 A. “With my whole heart” B. “Show/tell all Thy marvellous works” C. “Rejoice in Thee” D. “Sing…

The Everlasting Love of Jehovah, vv. 1-9 A. The Reverence/Wonder of God’s Love 1. Our unworthiness: God is holy and delights in holiness. Why should He love sinful, rebellious men? 2. Our indifference: Love expects love in return. Yet, men have treated God’s love with contempt. 3. Our unfaithfulness: Love also expects fidelity. Unfaithfulness is…