Author: Alan Holden

God’s Reproach of Israel, vv. 1-4 A. God denounces injustice in Judah, v. 1. 1. Judah denies justice to the poor, v. 2. 2. Judah denies justice to the widows and orphans, v. 2. B. God declares Judah cannot survive without Him, v. 4. God’s Rule over Assyria, vv. 5-19 A. Sometimes God uses wicked…

Introduction Zedekiah was put on the throne of Judah as a puppet king by Nebuchadnezzar. Nebuchadnezzar then was distracted by problems in other parts of his empire. This seemed like a good time for Judah and surrounding nations to rebel against Babylon. In chapter 27, Jeremiah prophesied exile and captivity wearing a wooden yoke to…

Introduction A. The First of Seven Penitential Psalms–songs of confession and humility. B. The Early Church sung these psalms on Ash Wednesday, 40 days before Resurrection Sunday. C. The Psalm is accompanied by stringed instruments, on either an eight-stringed harp or stringed instruments an octave apart. David’s Agonizing Plea, vv. 1-7 A. The Rebuke of…

Introduction Chapter 5 shows the benefits of justification as explained in chapter 4. We must understand the difference between justification and sanctification: A. Justification is righteousness imputed; sanctification is righteousness imparted, worked out in our live by the Spirit. B. Justification is our standing before God; sanctification is our state here on earth before others….

Introduction Chapter 6 ends the first section of 1 Corinthians dealing with sins in the church. The source of these sins–divisions, immorality, disputes, and defilement–stem from the fact that the Corinthians believers were spiritual babies and not growing in the Lord. They had their eyes on men, not Christ; they were feeding on milk, not…

Introduction Chapter 8 continues God’s message in chapter 7 to King Ahaz about Israel’s and Syria’s conspiracy against Judah. Chapter 8 gives a more specific timeline when God will thwart Israel’s and Syria’s conspiracy. Isaiah’s Message: Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz, vv. 1-4 A. The Billboard: Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz 1. The Writing, v.1 2. The Witnesses, v. 2 B. The Prophetess,…

Introduction A. Uzziah began his 52-year reign at age 16. 1. 2 Kings 15:3 says, he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Amaziah had done. 2. 2 Chronicles 26:5 says, He sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of…

Introduction A. The Title 1. David directs worship leaders to sing his psalm, 1 Chronicles 6:33; 16:5-7; 25:6. 2. David directs worship leaders to play flutes. B. The Trouble: as king, David will have to make decisions and hear from dishonest advisors. C. The Teaching: Leaders prepare for the day’s events in prayer and meditation….

Introduction A. The Title 1. David directs worship leaders to sing his psalm, 1 Chronicles 6:33; 16:5-7; 25:6. 2. David directs worship leaders to use stringed instruments. B. The Trouble 1. David is distressed by malicious slander. 2. David finds peace and refuge in God. C. The Teaching–>Encouragement for those in similar circumstances. David’s Petition,…

Introduction God saves sinners by their faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is an act of God’s grace and not the result of human effort. God saves sinners through Christ’s resurrection power and not our own works. This is illustrated through the example of Abraham. Justification Is by Faith, not Works,…