Published by bboydComments Off on Deuteronomy 1, Psalm 81-82, Isaiah 29, 3 John 1
Deuteronomy 1: Moses begins his final address by recounting Israel’s journey from Horeb to Kadesh-barnea, appointing leaders to help govern, and reminding them of their disobedience at the edge of the Promised Land which led to their wilderness wandering.
Psalm 81–82: Psalm 81 calls God’s people to joyful obedience and warns against stubbornness, while Psalm 82 pleads for righteous judgment, confronting unjust leaders and calling God to rise and judge the earth.
Isaiah 29: God warns Jerusalem (Ariel) of coming judgment but promises future restoration. He condemns empty worship and the arrogance of trying to hide from God, yet offers hope for joy, justice, and understanding to come.
3 John 1: John commends Gaius for walking in truth and supporting traveling believers, rebukes Diotrephes for his pride and opposition, and praises Demetrius for his good testimony, ending with a personal farewell.
Published by bboydComments Off on Numbers 36, Psalm 80, Isaiah 28, 2 John 1
Numbers 36: To preserve tribal inheritances, God commands that Zelophehad’s daughters marry within their tribe so their inherited land stays within Manasseh, ensuring each tribe retains its allotted portion.
Psalm 80: Asaph pleads for God’s restoration and favor, using the image of a vine planted by God that is now ravaged, asking for renewed protection and salvation.
Isaiah 28: God rebukes Ephraim’s leaders for pride and drunkenness, warns Judah of judgment, and proclaims a cornerstone in Zion for those who trust Him; He ends with a call to listen to His wise and orderly instruction.
2 John 1: John urges the chosen lady and her children to walk in truth and love, warns against deceivers who deny Christ, and reminds them to remain faithful to Christ’s teaching.
Published by bboydComments Off on Numbers 35, Psalm 79, Isaiah 27, 1 John 5
Numbers 35: God assigns 48 cities, including 6 cities of refuge, to the Levites and lays out laws for dealing with murder, distinguishing between intentional and unintentional killing, and emphasizing justice, due process, and the sanctity of the land.
Psalm 79: In the midst of devastation and disgrace, God’s people cry out for mercy, justice, and deliverance, trusting that He will uphold His name and be praised through generations.
Isaiah 27: God defeats Leviathan and tends to His vineyard, promising restoration and worship in Jerusalem for those once scattered, while warning judgment for those without understanding.
1 John 5: Faith in Jesus as God’s Son brings victory and eternal life; believers are called to trust God’s testimony, pray according to His will, and remain guarded against idols.
Published by bboydComments Off on Numbers 34, Psalm 78:40-72, Isaiah 26, 1 John 4
Numbers 34: God defines the borders of the Promised Land and appoints leaders from each tribe, including Eleazar and Joshua, to oversee its distribution.
Psalm 78:40-72: Israel’s history is marked by rebellion and forgetfulness, but God responds with both judgment and compassion, ultimately choosing Judah and David to shepherd His people.
Isaiah 26: A song of trust in God's salvation declares that the righteous will be kept in peace, and the dead will rise when God's judgment brings justice to the earth.
1 John 4: True believers are marked by love and belief in Jesus as the Son of God; love originates from God and drives out fear, proving God's presence in us.
Published by bboydComments Off on Numbers 33, Psalm 78:1-39, Isaiah 25, 1 John 3
Numbers 33: A detailed record of Israel’s journey from Egypt to the plains of Moab is listed, ending with God’s command to drive out Canaan’s inhabitants and destroy their idols.
Psalm 78:1-39: The psalm recounts Israel’s history of rebellion and God’s repeated mercy, urging future generations to remember His mighty works and remain faithful.
Isaiah 25: A song of praise declares God's victory over death, His justice for the oppressed, and the coming celebration for all nations on His holy mountain.
1 John 3: God’s children are marked by love and righteousness, shown through Christ’s example. Believers are called to love not just in words, but in actions and truth.
Published by bboydComments Off on Numbers 32, Psalm 77, Isaiah 24, 1 John 2
Numbers 32: The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh request land east of the Jordan, agree to help Israel conquer Canaan, and receive their inheritance.
Psalm 77: In a time of deep distress, the psalmist remembers God’s mighty works and finds hope in His power and past faithfulness.
Isaiah 24: The Lord brings global judgment for humanity’s rebellion, shaking the earth and humbling nations, but His glory will shine from Zion.
1 John 2: John exhorts believers to obey God’s commands, love others, reject the world’s ways, and remain faithful to Christ in the face of deception.
Published by bboydComments Off on Numbers 31, Psalm 75-76, Isaiah 23, 1 John 1
Numbers 31: Israel wages war on Midian as commanded by God, executing judgment, taking plunder, and dividing the spoils with tribute offerings to the Lord.
Psalm 75-76: God is praised as the just Judge who humbles the wicked and defends the righteous with power and majesty from Zion.
Isaiah 23: The fall and future restoration of Tyre is prophesied, showing that even the profits of nations will ultimately be devoted to the Lord.
1 John 1: John testifies to Jesus as the Word of life and calls believers to walk in the light, confess sin, and enjoy true fellowship with God and one another.
Published by bboydComments Off on Numbers 30, Psalm 74, Isaiah 22, 2 Peter 3
Numbers 30: God gives instructions about vows, allowing fathers and husbands to confirm or nullify the vows made by women under their care.
Psalm 74: Asaph laments the destruction of the sanctuary and pleads with God to remember His covenant and act against His enemies.
Isaiah 22: Isaiah rebukes Jerusalem for ignoring God in the face of judgment and foretells the downfall of Shebna and the rise of Eliakim as a faithful leader.
2 Peter 3: Peter urges believers to stay alert and godly as they wait for Christ’s return, reminding them that God’s delay is mercy and that the day of the Lord will come suddenly.
Published by bboydComments Off on Whose Kingdom Are We Serving? Transformative Truths from the Book of James
In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Amy-Jo Girardier and Brentwood Baptist senior pastor Jay Strother dive into James chapter four, unpacking its practical wisdom on the tension between godliness and worldliness, and the daily struggle of who sits on the throne of our hearts. They explore themes of pride, humility, spiritual “cardiac drift,” and the importance of continually submitting to God’s authority.
Published by bboydComments Off on Numbers 29, Psalm 73, Isaiah 21, 2 Peter 2
Numbers 29: God commands detailed offerings for the Festival of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Festival of Shelters, emphasizing precise sacrifices day by day.
Psalm 73: Asaph wrestles with the prosperity of the wicked until he enters God's sanctuary and realizes their end, concluding that God's presence is his true treasure.
Isaiah 21: Isaiah prophesies the fall of Babylon, the silence of Dumah, and the decline of Arabia, revealing God’s sovereignty over nations and their destinies.
2 Peter 2: Peter warns of false teachers who secretly introduce destructive heresies, assuring that God's judgment will come upon them just as it did in the past.
Published by bboydComments Off on Numbers 28, Psalm 72, Isaiah 19-20, 2 Peter 1
Numbers 28: God commands Israel to offer daily, Sabbath, monthly, and festival sacrifices as ongoing acts of worship and atonement.
Psalm 72: Solomon prays for a righteous king whose rule brings justice, abundance, and blessing to all nations.
Isaiah 19–20: Egypt will be judged and humbled, then healed and drawn to worship God alongside Israel and Assyria, while Cush and Egypt fail to save themselves from Assyria.
2 Peter 1: Peter urges believers to grow in godliness, remember the truth, and trust Scripture as the inspired and confirmed word of God.
Published by bboydComments Off on Numbers 27, Psalm 70-71, Isaiah 17-18, 1 Peter 5
Numbers 27: The daughters of Zelophehad secure their inheritance rights, and God appoints Joshua as Moses’ successor to lead the people.
Psalm 70-71: David urgently pleads for God’s help and proclaims steadfast trust in God's righteousness and rescue throughout his life, even into old age.
Isaiah 17-18: God announces judgment on Damascus and Israel for forgetting Him, and Cush is warned and told a tribute will one day be brought to Zion.
1 Peter 5: Peter urges elders to lead humbly and all believers to resist the devil, cast their cares on God, and stand firm in His grace.
