Author: Pastor Kevin McGuire
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ACTS 23
Continuing from Acts 22 today let’s not forget what just happened. The Jews beat Paul, a Roman citizen, breaking the law. And the chief captain of the Romans also broke the law and is now fearful of this information getting back to Ceasar. Afterwards Paul is allowed the audience at the bottom of the stairs.… Read more
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ACTS 24
In today’s study keep in mind Paul is a Roman citizen, and was also under the vow of a Nazarene. Acts 24 and verse 1 reads. Acts 24:1] And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul. Brought his… Read more
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ACTS 25
We learned at the end of Acts 24 Felix put Paul back in bonds to appease the Jews and because he wouldn’t pay a bribe. This gives us a date, 60 A.D. And Festus takes over governorship. Acts 25 and verse 1 reads. Acts 25:1] Now when Festus was come into the province, after three… Read more
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ACTS 26
Continuing from Acts 25, king Agrippa has come with his wife Bernice to meet governor Festus. King Agrippa is not only learned in the law of Moses and the ways of the Jews, but also in Christianity. Paul will exploit this, Acts 26 and verse 1 reads. Acts26:1] Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art… Read more
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ACTS 27
In Acts 26 king Agrippa was almost persuaded to be a Christian. More importantly he did not come up with a good excuse for Festus to tell Ceasar why Paul was still in bonds. Now Paul is on his way to Rome, Acts 27 and verse 1 reads. Acts 27:1] And when it was determined… Read more
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ACTS 28
The book of Acts has gone very quickly, here we go Acts 28 and verse 1 reads. Acts 28:1] And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. This is proven to be Malta of today. Acts 28:2] And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled… Read more
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LUKE 1
In today’s study our titles are; Verses 1-4 Introduction. Verses 5-25 The birth of John the Baptist foretold. Verses 26-38 The virgin birth of Jesus. Verses 39-45 Mary visits Elisabeth. Verses 46-56 Magnificat. Verses 57-66 The birth of John the Baptist. Verses 67-80 Zacharias’s prophecy. The apostle Luke is unique in that he was a… Read more
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LUKE 2
In today’s study our titles are; Verses 1-20 The birth of Jesus Christ. Verses 21-24 The presentation in the temple. Verses 25-40 Simeon and Anna give praise. Verses 41-52 The boy Jesus in the temple. Luke 2 and verse 1 reads. Luke 2:1] And it came to pass in those days, that there went out… Read more
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LUKE 3
In today’s study our titles are; Verses 1-15 The preaching of John the Baptist. Verses 16-20 The Emblems of the Holy Spirit. Verses 21-22 John baptizes Jesus. Verses 23-38 The True Genealogy of Jesus. Luke 3 and verse 1 reads. Luke 3:1] Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate… Read more
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LUKE 4
The titles for today’s study are; Verses 1-15 The Temptation of Jesus. Verses 16-30 Jesus teaches in Nazareth. Verses 31-34 Jesus heals many in Capernaum. Luke 4 and verse 1 reads. Luke 4:1] And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, Both Ezekiel… Read more
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LUKE 5
Our titles for today’s study are; Verses 1-11 The miracles of the fishes. Verses 12-15 Jesus heals a leper. Verses 16-26 Who can forgive sins? Verses 27-39 Jesus calls Levi (Matthew). Luke 5 and verse 1 reads. Luke 5:1] And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word… Read more
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LUKE 6
Our titles for today’s study are; Verses 1-11 Jesus and the Sabbath. Verses 12-19 Jesus chooses the twelve. Verses 20-26 The Beatitudes. Verses 27-36 Love for enemies. Verses 37-42 Judging others. Verses 43-45 A tree is known by its fruits. Verses 46-49 The house built on a rock. A great chapter today, Luke 6 and… Read more
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LUKE 7
In today’s study we have the following titles. Verses 1-10 Jesus heals a centurion’s servant. Verses 11-18 Jesus raises a widow’s son. Verses 19-35 John the Baptist asks about Jesus. Verses 36-40 Jesus is anointed by a sinner. Verses 41-50 The parable of the creditor. Luke 7 and verse 1 reads. Luke 7:1] Now when… Read more
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LUKE 8
Titles for today’s study are; Verses 1-3 Jesus ministers widely. Verse 4-15 The Parable of the Sower. Verses 16-18 The Parable of the Candle. Verses 19-21 Jesus’s true kin. Verses 22-25 Jesus quiets a storm. Verses 26-40 Jesus cast out demons in Gadara. Verses 41-56 Jesus raises Jairus’s daughter and heals a woman’s blood disease.… Read more
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LUKE 9
Today’s titles are; Verses 1-6 The twelve are to preach and to heal. Verses 7-9 The death of John the Baptist. Verses 10-17 Jesus feeds the multitude. Verses 18-22 Peter’s great confession. Verses 23-27 The terms of discipleship. Verses 28-36 The Transfiguration. Verses 37-56 Lessons for the disciples. Verses 57-62 Test of discipleship. Luke 9… Read more
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LUKE 10
Today’s titles are; Verses 1-16 Jesus sends forth the seventy. Verses 17-24 The return of the seventy. Verses 25-37 The parable of the good Samaritan. Verses 38-42 Martha and Mary. Luke 10 and verse 1 reads. Luke 10:1] After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his… Read more
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LUKE 11
Today’s titles are; Verses 1-13 Jesus teaches about prayer. Verses 14-28 A divided house cannot stand. Verses 29-36 A greater than Jonah is here. Verses 37-54 Jesus denounces the Pharisees and scribes. Luke 11 and verse 1 reads. Luke 11:1] And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when… Read more
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LUKE 12
In today’s study our titles are; Verses 1-12 Whom to fear? Verses 13-21 The parable of the rich man. Verses 22-30 Care and anxiety. Verses 31-40 Seek ye first the kingdom of God. Verses 41-48 The unfaithful servant. Verses 49-59 Peace or division. Luke 12 and verse 1 reads. Luke 12:1] In the mean time,… Read more
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LUKE 13
Today’s titles are; Verses 1-5 Except ye all repent, ye shall likewise perish. Verses 6-10 The parable of the barren fig tree. Verses 11-17 Jesus heals a woman on the sabbath. Verses 18-19 The parable of the mustard seed. Verses 20-30 The parable of the leaven. Verses 31-35 Jesus laments over Jerusalem. Luke 13 and… Read more
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LUKE 14
In today’s study our titles are; Verses 1-6 Jesus heals a man with dropsy. Verse 7-14 Jesus teaches humility. Verses 15-24 The parable of the great supper. Verse 25-35 Counting the cost. Luke 14 and verse 1 reads. Luke 14:1] And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the… Read more
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LUKE 15
In today’s study our titles are; Verses 1-2 The Pharisees and scribes murmur against Jesus. Verses 3-7 The parable of the lost sheep. Verses 8-10 The parable of the lost coin. Verses 11-32 The parable of the lost son. Before we get started with today’s lesson let’s look at this word Parable. G3850 parabolē pronounced… Read more
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LUKE 16
In today’s study our titles are; Verses 1-18 The parable of the dishonest steward. Verses 19-31 The rich man and Lazareth. Remembering just what a parable is from the last chapter and who it is directed at, God’s Elect. Luke 16 and verse 1 reads. Luke 16:1] And he said also unto his disciples, There… Read more
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LUKE 17
In today’s study our titles are; Verses 1-6 Jesus teaches forgiveness. Verses 7-19 The servant’s duty. Verses 20-37 When will the kingdom come? Luke 17 and verse 1 reads. Luke 17:1] Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! First of… Read more
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LUKE 18
In today’s study our titles are; Verses 1-8 Why Pray? Verses 9-14 The parable of the Pharisee and the publican. Verses 15-17 Jesus receives children. Verses 18-30 The rich young ruler. Verses 31-34 Jesus foretells his passion. Verses 35-43 Jesus heals a blind man. Luke 18 and verse 1 reads. Luke 18:1] And he spake… Read more
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LUKE 19
In today’s lesson our titles are; Verses 1-10 Jesus and Zacchaeus. Verses 11-27 The parable of the ten pounds. Verses 28-40 Jesus enters Jerusalem. Verses 41-44 Jesus weeps over Jerusalem. Verses 45-48 The cleansing of the temple. Luke 19 and verse 1 reads. Luke 19:1] And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. Jesus is on… Read more
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LUKE 20
In today’s study our titles are; Verses 1-8 The question of Jesus’s authority. Verses 9-18 The parable of the wicked husbandman. Verses 19-26 The question of the tribute money. Verses 27-38 The question of the resurrection. Verses 39-47 The question of David’s son. Now, the first verse takes us from where we left off in… Read more
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LUKE 21 ☆
In today’s study our titles are; Verses 1-4 The widow’s two mites. Verses 5-24 The signs of the end. Verses 25-28 The coming of the Son of Man. Verses 29-38 The Parable of the Fig Tree. Luke 21 and verse 1 reads. Luke 21:1] And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their… Read more
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LUKE 22
Today’s study is divided into several titles. Verses 1-6 The plot against Jesus. Verses 7-23 The last supper. (check out Appendix’s 156 and 157 in the Companion Bible). Verses 24-30 Who is great? Verses 31-38 Jesus foretells Peter’s denial. Verses 39-46 Jesus prays in the garden. Verses 47-53 Jesus is betrayed and arrested. Verses 54-65… Read more
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LUKE 23
In today’s study our titles are; Verses 1-12 Jesus before Pilate and Herod. Verses 13-25 Jesus sentenced to die. Verses 26-49 The crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Verses 50-56 The burial of Jesus. Luke 23 and verse 1 reads. Luke 23:1] And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate. His actual trial… Read more
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LUKE 24
We finish the great book of Luke today. Luke, The Light giver. Our titles for today’s study are; Verses 1-12 The resurrection. Verses 13-35 On the road to Emmaus. 36-48 Jesus appears to his disciples. Verses 49-53 The ascension. Luke 24 and verse 1 reads. Luke 24:1] Now upon the first day of the week,… Read more
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ROMANS 1
Today we begin Romans, I will not apologize for the word of God. Instead, I will teach Gods word boldly, truthfully, and as accurate as I find it in the scriptures. We do not teach hate, but Gods Word. To love someone, is to tell only the truth. God’s truth is all I will teach.… Read more
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ROMANS 2
Romans 2 is going to explain to us that God only will judge. Though we are to discern what is right and what is wrong. Chapter 2 and verse 1 reads. Rom.2:1] Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest… Read more
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ROMANS 3
Continuing from Romans 2, speaking of the circumcised and the uncircumcised. Of Israelites and the gentiles. Romans 3 and verse 1 reads. Rom.3:1] What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? This is said because Jesus has shed his blood on the cross. Therefore, all blood ordinances have been done… Read more
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ROMANS 4
Today in Romans 4 we should know that law is still in effect, that the gentiles come to faith through grace. Rom.4:1] What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? Abraham had found faith. Rom.4:2] For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory;… Read more
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ROMANS 5
Romans 5 and verse 1 reads. Rom.5:1] Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: This verse just summed up Chapter 4. Rom.5:2] By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. When Jesus… Read more
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ROMANS 6
Let’s learn about baptism today and a little more on law. Romans 6 and verse 1 reads. Rom.6:1] What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? Because of Gods’ gift of grace, do we continue sinning? Rom.6:2] God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any… Read more
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ROMANS 7
Romans 7 and verse 1 reads. Rom.7:1] Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth? As long as we are in the flesh, we are under law. But, with Christ we are given the grace of… Read more
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ROMANS 8
Romans 8 and verse 1 reads. Rom.8:1] There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Those of us that walk in spirit are his elect. Why no condemnation? We have been justified already. Rom.8:2] For the law of the Spirit… Read more
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ROMANS 9
Romans 9 and verse 1 reads. Rom.9:1] I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, How can one lie to the Holy Spirit. Rom.9:2] That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart.[3] For I could wish that myself were accursed from… Read more
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ROMANS 10
Romans 10 and verse 1 reads. Rom.10:1] Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. We know that the house of Israel and the house of Judah are split, I believe this is written for Jacob. (Israel) Rom.10:2] For I bear them record that they have a… Read more