Published by bboydComments Off on Numbers 25, Psalm 68, Isaiah 15, 1 Peter 3
Numbers 25: Israel falls into idolatry with Moab, but Phinehas zealously intervenes, stopping the plague and receiving God’s covenant of peace.
Psalm 68: David praises God’s mighty power, protection, and provision as the victorious King who reigns from Zion and leads His people.
Isaiah 15: Isaiah laments the coming devastation and grief that will sweep over Moab, leaving its cities desolate and its people in despair.
1 Peter 3: Peter instructs husbands and wives on godly living, calls all believers to return blessing for evil, and reminds them of Christ’s example in suffering for righteousness.
Published by bboydComments Off on Numbers 24, Psalm 66-67, Isaiah 14, 1 Peter 2
Numbers 24: Balaam, filled with the Spirit, blesses Israel again with a vision of their strength and a future ruler, angering Balak and predicting judgment for Israel’s enemies.
Psalms 66–67: All creation is called to praise God for His mighty acts and blessings, as His justice, provision, and salvation are proclaimed among the nations.
Isaiah 14: Isaiah prophesies the downfall of Babylon and its king, God's judgment on Assyria and Philistia, and the restoration of Israel to their land.
1 Peter 2: Peter urges believers to live as a holy priesthood, submit to authority, and follow Christ’s example of enduring unjust suffering with righteousness.
Published by bboydComments Off on Numbers 23, Psalm 64-65, Isaiah 13, 1 Peter 1
Numbers 23: Balaam delivers two oracles from God, declaring blessing over Israel and affirming that he can only speak what the Lord puts in his mouth.
Psalms 64–65: David prays for protection from evil and praises God for His justice, salvation, and provision for the earth.
Isaiah 13: Isaiah proclaims the coming judgment against Babylon, describing the Day of the Lord as a time of devastating wrath and cosmic upheaval.
1 Peter 1: Peter encourages believers with hope in their salvation, calling them to holiness and sincere love because they have been born again through God’s enduring word.
Published by bboydComments Off on Words That Build or Burn: Exploring the Power of Speech in James 3
In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother is joined by Amy-Jo Girardier and Brian Ball for a lively and meaningful discussion centered around James Chapter 3. The conversation kicks off with personal stories about Mother's Day traditions, emphasizing the importance of family and small acts of love.
Published by bboydComments Off on Numbers 22, Psalm 62-63, Isaiah 11-12, James 5
Numbers 22: Balak hires Balaam to curse Israel, but God warns Balaam only to speak His words. On the journey, Balaam’s donkey sees an angel and speaks; Balaam’s eyes are opened, and he agrees to obey God fully.
Psalms 62–63: David proclaims that true rest and strength come from God alone, who is a rock and refuge. In the wilderness, he longs for God’s presence and rejoices in His faithful love.
Isaiah 11–12: A Spirit-filled descendant of Jesse will reign in righteousness, bringing peace and regathering God’s people. A song of praise follows, celebrating God’s salvation, strength, and presence.
James 5: James warns the rich who oppress others and urges believers to patiently wait for the Lord, to pray in suffering, and to restore one another in truth and love.
Published by bboydComments Off on Numbers 21, Psalm 60-61, Isaiah 10, James 4
Numbers 21: Israel defeats the Canaanites, complains and is punished with snakes, then saved by looking at the bronze serpent; they journey through Moab and conquer Sihon and Og.
Psalms 60–61: David pleads for God’s help in battle and proclaims trust in God as his refuge, strength, and eternal hope.
Isaiah 10: God uses Assyria to judge Israel but will later punish Assyria’s pride and preserve a faithful remnant through justice and power.
James 4: James warns against pride, worldly desires, and judgment of others, calling believers to humility, submission to God, and trust in His will.
Published by bboydComments Off on Numbers 20, Psalm 58-59, Isaiah 9, James 3
Numbers 20: Moses disobeys God by striking the rock instead of speaking to it, resulting in God's judgment; Edom denies Israel passage, and Aaron dies on Mount Hor.
Psalms 58–59: David cries out against injustice and violence, trusting God to defend him and bring judgment on the wicked.
Isaiah 9: God promises a coming Prince of Peace to reign in justice, even as His judgment continues against Israel’s pride and wickedness.
James 3: James warns about the power of the tongue and contrasts earthly, selfish wisdom with the peaceable, righteous wisdom that comes from above.
Published by bboydComments Off on Numbers 19, Psalm 56-57, Isaiah 8, James 2
Numbers 19: God commands a purification ritual using a red cow's ashes and water to cleanse those defiled by contact with death.
Psalms 56–57: David expresses trust in God’s protection amid danger, praising Him for deliverance from enemies and for His steadfast love.
Isaiah 8: Isaiah prophesies the Assyrian invasion and urges Judah to fear the Lord alone, warning of spiritual darkness for those who reject God's word.
James 2: James condemns favoritism and teaches that genuine faith must be proven by actions, for faith without works is dead.
Published by bboydComments Off on Numbers 17-18, Psalm 55, Isaiah 7, James 1
Numbers 17–18: God confirms Aaron’s priesthood through a miraculous sign, then outlines the responsibilities and provisions for priests and Levites, emphasizing their role in guarding sacred duties.
Psalm 55: David cries out to God after being betrayed by a close companion, expressing deep anguish but placing his trust in the Lord for deliverance.
Isaiah 7: God sends Isaiah to reassure King Ahaz amid military threats, declaring that a virgin will bear a son called Immanuel as a sign of divine presence and judgment.
James 1: James urges believers to endure trials with joy, seek wisdom, obey God’s word, and live out true religion through purity, compassion, and self-control.
Published by bboydComments Off on Numbers 16, Psalm 52-54, Isaiah 6, Hebrews 13
Numbers 16: Korah and other leaders rebel against Moses and Aaron, but God judges them with the earth opening and a plague that only stops when Aaron makes atonement.
Psalms 52–54: David declares God’s judgment on the wicked, laments the folly of sinners, and prays for deliverance from enemies with confidence in God's faithfulness.
Isaiah 6: Isaiah sees a vision of God’s glory in the temple, receives cleansing, and is commissioned to proclaim a message of judgment to a hardened people.
Hebrews 13: Believers are exhorted to live with love, contentment, and faith, honoring Christ through obedience, praise, and submission to godly leadership.
Published by bboydComments Off on Numbers 15, Psalm 51, Isaiah 5, Hebrews 12
Numbers 15: God gives Israel instructions for offerings, addresses sins committed unintentionally and defiantly, and commands tassels as reminders to obey His laws.
Psalm 51: David pleads with God for mercy, confessing his sin and asking for a clean heart and renewed spirit after his failure.
Isaiah 5: God compares Israel to a vineyard that produced bad fruit, condemns widespread injustice and corruption, and warns of devastating judgment.
Hebrews 12: Believers are called to endure hardship as discipline, to pursue holiness, and to remain steadfast, remembering that they are receiving an unshakable kingdom.
