Hebrews Lesson 12 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-Email: mailKjvBibleStudies@gmail.com Introduction: In Chapter 11, we studied about faith over the past 3 weeks. We started out studying about the definition of faith, and read about dozens of the saints who stood strong in the Lord by faith. Verse 6 of the chapter taught us that it is impossible to please God without faith. We continue on this topic in the beginning of Chapter 12 as we look at the ultimate example.
Heb 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. This reference to ‘so great a cloud of witnesses’ refers back to the list of the many men and women of faith we just studied in chapter 11. We also have other Christians that live about us who are a witness to the saving power of the Lord Jesus Christ. A dedicated, consecrated life lived for the Lord has a great testimony to the lost in the world, and to us who know Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Paul tells us to lay aside every weight and the sin that pulls us down, and to run the race set before us. Effective runners don’t come to a track meet weighted down in combat boots. And you and I need to examine our hearts and if there is sin in our life, we need to get rid of it. Sin has a price, and it burdens us and pulls us away from the Lord. Is there a sin in your life that hinders you? Most likely, if we will all be honest, there are areas in every one of our lives that could be improved upon. Turning away from the sin and seeking God’s forgiveness is the beginning of running the race to win. None of use can run the race set before us effectively if we are loaded down with burdens and sins. Maybe you hold something against a fellow Christian or a family member, and you need to get that cleared up. Only you know what holds you back. But until our heart is pure before the Lord, we will never be effective in the race of life. Jesus is the one we are to look to as our example… he truly is the author and finisher of our faith. At the end of Christ’s life, he experienced great joy as he returned to heaven to be with the Father. He went to the cross, despised the shame, and paid the price that our sins earned. And today, He sits at the right hand of the Father as our Great High Priest. Continue Reading in PDF:
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Galatians Lesson 04 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-Email: mailKjvBibleStudies@gmail.com Introduction: Last week in Chapter three, we found that the covenant God made with Abraham was all by faith. The law had a purpose in that it taught us our sinful condition before God, but it could never bring us to God. Only by coming through Jesus Christ can we have salvation. I. Stand In Grace, Not the Law Galatians 4:1 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; 2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. 3 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: Paul relates a servant and a child as being much alike here in Chapter 4. Until a child receives his inheritance he is much the same as a servant. An heir is a prospective owner of an estate. The child is under the guardianship of either a guardian or tutor. Governors or stewards have charge over the property. In verse 3, it refers to how the Jews, under the law, had no liberty as we have when we accept the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We that are under grace are free, but the Jews up until this time were not free. Continue Reading in PDF:
2 Kings Lesson 25 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-Email: mailKjvBibleStudies@gmail.com Introduction: In chapter 24, we studied about the beginning of the end of the southern kingdom of Judah. Nebuchadnezzar began taking them into Babylon and assigned Zedekiah as the new king. He was the uncle of former king Jehoiachin. Neither he nor Zedekiah were good kings as Josiah had been. In our final Chapter of II Kings, the final judgment of God against Judah is unleashed. The Babylonians return in fury and destroy Jerusalem. They enslaved its rebel king Zedekiah. They destroyed the Temple of God. The third and final phase of the Babylonian captivity was effected. Details of the continuing political instability of those who remained in Judah are noted along with kindness being shown to Jehoiachin, former king of Judah. I. Nebuchadnezzar Sends Attacks on Judah Again 2Ki 25:1 And it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, in the tenth day of the month, that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came, he, and all his host, against Jerusalem, and pitched against it; and they built forts against it round about. 2Ki 25:2 And the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah. Precise dating is given for the final return of the Babylonians against rebellious Jerusalem. The ninth year refers to that of Zedekiah’s reign and the actual date is about 588 B.C. The siege was finally broken in 586 B.C. During that interval of the siege, the Babylonians erected siege forts against the city, allowing no one to leave or enter the city. Their plan was simple. They would starve the city into submission. The account in verse 1-7 is identical to that of Jeremiah 52:4-11. Continue reading in PDF:
2 Kings Lesson 3 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-Email: mailKjvBibleStudies@gmail.com Introduction: In this week's lesson, we study about the details of the reign of Jehoram, the son of Ahab. Record is made of Moab’s rebellion against Israel and we find Elisha rebuking the alliance of Jehoshaphat with Jehoram. Then the chapter concludes with Elisha’s promise of water and victory over Moab which came to pass. I. Accession of Jehoram over Israel 2Ki 3:1 Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned twelve years. 2Ki 3:2 And he wrought evil in the sight of the LORD; but not like his father, and like his mother: for he put away the image of Baal that his father had made. 2Ki 3:3 Nevertheless he cleaved unto the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which made Israel to sin; he departed not therefrom. The focus shifts from the ministry of Elisha back to the politics of the northern kingdom. Jehoram, Ahab’s son, had ascended his father’s throne. While he was not a godly king, to his credit, he did get rid of his father’s image of Baal. Continue reading in PDF:
II Corinthians Lesson 06 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net E-mail: mailKjvBibleStudies@gmail.com Introduction: Last week in Chapter 5, we studied about how the earthly tabernacle (our body) will be changed into a glorious body fashioned after the Lord Jesus Christ. This will happen when Christ returns to take His children out of this old world at the rapture, which may be any day. This week we discuss what we will face as ambassadors for God. I. The Trials of the True Gospel Ministry 2 Corinthians 6:1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) Paul urges his Corinthian brethren to continue on. Notice he refers to himself and his associates as “workers together”. Paul’s concern was that they would fail as ambassadors of Christ. He encouraged them in taking the gospel to others. In these first three verses of Chapter 6, Paul undertakes to show what sorts of trials that true ambassadors for Christ must face. We in the church work together to urge men and women to receive the gospel. We never want to see someone believe in vain, and miss the opportunity to be saved. And if Satan can trick or blind us, he will try to do so and keep us from knowing the truth. A few years ago, weI visited a man on visitation that made a profession of faith when he was six years old, and either he believed in vain, or Satan has him so confused that he doubts his salvation. Continue Reading in PDF:
Revelation Lesson 02 Revelation Chapter 2Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Email: mailKjvBibleStudies@gmail.com Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net Introduction: We continue studying the book of Revelation this week. Messages are given by our Lord to the churches at Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, and Thyatira respectively. Each of the messages to the seven churches follows a recurring pattern. In each case, the message is addressed to the angel of the church (i.e., its pastor). In each, Jesus provided a description of Himself. For the most part of His addresses, He commended the church for well doing. He then criticized each church where necessary, with an admonition to repent. Finally, in every case He made a promise “to him that overcometh” which seems general for all and applies even to this day. Insight into the rewards of heaven are presented in those promises. I. God Speaks to the Church of Ephesus (Rev 2:1) Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; The first letter is addressed to the angel of the church at Ephesus referring to the messenger, more commonly known as the pastor of the church. Jesus provides a unique description of Himself. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. As per Revelation 1:20, the seven stars are the pastors of the seven churches and the seven golden candlesticks are the seven churches. Of significance is that Jesus Himself walks in the midst of the churches. If that was true then, it undoubtedly is true today. That thought is sobering to know our Lord is in the midst of His churches, It also is comforting to know He is always near. Continue Reading in PDF
Revelation Chapter 1 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Email: mailKjvBibleStudies@gmail.com Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net Introduction to Revelation We begin a very timely study this week on the End Times which is currently in process. The book of Revelation was written in about A.D. 96 by the Apostle John after he had been exiled to the Isle of Patmos. The book more accurately is what Jesus Christ directly revealed to John about things to come. The book clearly begins in the church age and looks directly into eternity. It presents greater detail of the Tribulation than any other portion of Scripture. It then gives significant insight into the millennial reign of Christ and of the eternal kingdom to follow. The book looks forward from John’s day on into eternity. The book might be outlined accordingly. I. Introduction - chapter 1. II. The seven messages to the seven churches of Asia - chapters 2-3. III. Things hereafter - chapters 4-22. The prophetic portion of the book presents a general narrative account of the Tribulation and events following thereafter. Thus, it is generally sequential in nature. The book follows patterns of sevens such as the seven seal judgments, the seven trumpet judgments, the seven personalities, the seven vials, the seven thunders, and others. Interspersed in this generally sequential development of events are several chapters which give information pertaining to the Day of the Lord. These include the Jewish remnant of chapter 7, the account of the two witnesses in chapter 11, the seven personalities of chapter 12, the Lamb on Mount Zion in chapter 14, along with Babylon the Great in chapters 17-18. Continue Reading PDF:
I Samuel Chapter 1 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net E-mail: mailKjvBibleStudies@gmail.com Introduction: We begin a new study this week on the book of I Samuel. The story begins with the introduction of Elkanah, a man from the tribe of Ephraim who lived in the city of Ramah. I. The Mother Of Samuel 1 Sam 1:1 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite: 1 Sam 1:2 And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children. Hannah’s husband was Elkanah, a man who lived in Ramah in the land of Zuph. He was from the tribe of Ephraim. He had two wives, Hannah, and Peninnah. The first man guilty of polygamy recorded in the bible was Lamech. Continue Reading in PDF:
Isaiah Chapter 3 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies E-mail: mailKjvBibleStudies@gmail.com Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net Introduction: Isaiah switches topics from the warnings of chastisement to the nation of Israel to prophecy about the latter days. Isaiah approaches the subject of the last days and specifically that of the Day of the Lord. Both millennial blessings, as well as God‘s judgment upon Israel, are in view in this chapter.
Isa 2:1 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. Isa 2:2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. Isa 2:3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. The prophet identifies himself, his purpose and the nature of his prophecy. He makes clear the focus of this portion of his ministry. It was directed toward Judah and Jerusalem. Judah, of course, was the southern kingdom of Israel and Jerusalem was its capital city. In verse 2, Isaiah looks forward to the last days. The phrase “last days” refers to the Day of the Lord and is eschatological. though some of the succeeding prophecy may have application to the judgment of Judah by way of the Assyrians and Babylonians. The greater scope is that ‘day’ when Jesus Christ seizes the reins of human government to establish His kingdom on this earth. In that day, Jerusalem will be exalted above all cities. It is here referred to as “the mountain of the LORD’S house.” The exaltation likely is not only in its prominence above other cities, but physically as well. Come the Millennium, the very topography of Israel will be radically altered with Jerusalem being literally lifted. In that day, all nations shall flow unto it. Jerusalem will become the capital city of the earth and all nations will stream thereto in worship and for political purposes. The Lord will be Lord over all the earth. Continue reading in PDF:
Acts Chapter 1 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-mail: mailKjvBibleStudies@gmail.com Introduction: We begin a new study on the book of Acts this week. This is a great book as it shows some of the trials and accomplishments in the early days of the church age. The Acts of the Apostles is a unique book when compared to the other books in the new testament. In the gospels we see a difficult time period, particularly among the Jewish believers. These matters were due to the persecution they encountered. Many were reverting to their former selves concerning the interpretation of the purpose of the Law. The Acts of the Apostles details the final portion of that transition. The Persecution enabled the fulfilling of God’s purpose in that it set the church in motion to fulfill its purpose after its empowerment. Within the book is a firm pattern for the church regarding practice. It is a divinely ordered pattern of how God organized the local church, its priorities, and how it should operate. Luke was inspired by God to pen the book. It picks up in time where the gospel of Luke left off. It was apparently written about 65 A.D., at the time of Paul’s initial imprisonment at Rome. The Apostle Peter is prominent in the first twelve chapters. From chapter thirteen onward, the focus is upon the Apostle Paul. The first chapter of Acts details the ten day time period between the ascension of Jesus Christ and the day of Pentecost. One thing quite evident was the unity of prayer and spirit of the first church. In the first eight verses, Jesus set forth instructions for the church just before its empowerment to fulfill the Great Commission. The latter portion chapter 1 present three events: (1) The ascension of Christ into heaven. (2) The intervening prayer meeting of the church.(3) The election of Matthias to replace Judas Iscariot. I. Luke Identified as Writer of Acts Acts 1:1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, Acts 1:2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: The former treatise referred to is the Gospel of Luke which detailed “all that Jesus began both to do and teach.” Little is known of the Theophilus mentioned. However, both the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts were addressed to him. The word Theophilus literally means ‘a friend of God.’ In any event, ‘The Acts of the Apostles’ was written directly to him. In verse 2. Luke, in referring to the writing of the Gospel of Luke, notes that it presented the ministry of our Lord up to the time of His ascension. The “commandment unto the apostles whom he had chosen,” in this context, clearly is a reference to the Great Commission which our Lord commanded at the end of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It will occur again in Acts 1:8. It should be noted that the Great Commission of our Lord is described as a commandment. Further, it was given “through the Holy Ghost.” Two reasons that cause us to believe that Luke wrote the book of Acts are stated in the first verse. The first is “The former treatise have I made” which speaks of the book of Luke in his account of the Gospel. And secondly, his direction of the letter to “Theophilus”. We see the book of Luke also directed to this same man. Continue Reading in PDF:
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