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  • Leviticus 6

    Historical/Literary Context: The Chronicler’s heart is burdened for Israel that in their post-exile return, their hearts would be turned towards God and the theocracy under Moses’ and David’s covenants would resume.  This of course…

  • II Thessalonians 1

    Historical/Literary Background: After Paul and Silas’ terrible ordeal in Philippi, Paul left being pressured by city officials to make his next ministry in Thessalonica which laid about 100 miles walk, about a five day…

  • Ezekiel 6-7

    I am treating Chapters 6 and 7 as a unit that describes the coming judgement on Judah.  When reading the prophets, one must learn to appreciate the vivid symbolism aimed to stir up an…

  • 1 Corinthians 2

      1. What is the historical background? The purpose of Paul’s letter is highly situational, so the student must be aware of the “precise” background of the letter in order to interpret properly.  The…

  • Ezekiel 1-3

    Let’s look at this section using our four basic hermeneutical questions: What’s going on?  (Historical background) “Where is God?”   This is almost certainly the question of many Judah’s captives as they find themselves slaves…

  • Luke 7

    The Roman Officer vv1-16 I have been teaching our people in Compass Baptist Church to answer the reading of God’s word with four simple questions.   I will use those questions now to look…

  • Psalm 39

    Have you ever been utterly confused at the happenings in your life why they seem so contrary to your hopes and plans?  You might even be a committed Christian to the Lord and to…

  • Mark 1

    1. What is the historical background? The Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Mark was written a few decades after the resurrection of Christ and after the church has had some time to consider…

  • 1 Corinthians 1

    A Church In Strife After the introduction and greetings, Paul begins a “General-Specific” argument in verse 10.  He says by the authority of Christ that we should live in harmony with one another.  following…