Preaching, Worship, Westminster Catechism, First John, Biblical Living, Interpreting the Bible

Denny Prutow

We are not unlike the great Apostle Paul in several respects. If we are Christians, we have been surprised by glory, we have been pressed into the service of Jesus Christ, and part of our purpose is to testify to both small and great.

Paul's Conversion, Part 3 -- Testifying to Small and Great (Acts 26:1-23)

Jesus Christ is praying for your growth and Change (Sanctification) by means of the truth of Scripture.

Sanctification and Scripture (John 17:17)

Understanding the Bible goes back to using the rules for proper interpretation. This lesson illustrates two such rules: recognizing figures of speech and considering context. John 4:23-24 used in the explanation.

Understanding the Bible goes back to using the rules for proper interpretation. This lesson illustrates two such rules: recognizing ...

Interpreting John 4:23-24 -- 'In Spirit and Truth'

Psalm 49:1-15 is Selection 49A in the Book of Psalms for Worship. This short discussion of the selection prepares the congregation for singing the Psalm in worship.

Preparing to Sing Psalm 49:1-15

The grammar of Colossians 2:11-12 indicates that baptism is the New Testament replacement for Old Testament circumcision. Check out this study.

The grammar of Colossians 2:11-12 indicates that baptism is the New Testament replacement for Old Testament circumcision.

Baptism No. 2 -- Baptism Replaces Circumcision (Colossians 2:11-12)

Jesus Christ is Lord over the unseen spiritual world you and I will enter one day. You must trust Jesus as your guide into that unseen world.

Jesus Christ, Lord of the Unseen World You Will Enter (Mark 5:2-20)

Since Christ ushers in a new and better covenant based upon a better hope and better promises, Hebrews 7:26-28 calls you to catch a glimpse of His life changing greatness.

Christ's Life Changing Greatness (Hebrews 7:26-28)

Psalm 100 calls you and me into corporate worship to praise and thank the Lord who is your Creator and Redeemer. See how understanding Hebrew poetic structure leads to proper meaning and appropriate application.

Worship Your Creator and Redeemer (Psalm 100:1-5)

This Psalm explanation is based upon my own presuppositions and is an example of implementing my basic approach to explaining the Psalms in worship and for worship. My four-point philosophy is: (1) Psalm explanations are not Bible studies; (2) Psalms were written for congregational choirs; (3) Psalms are for all cultures; they are cross-cultural; (4) Psalms are for all generations; they are trans-generational.

This Psalm explanation is based upon my own presuppositions and is an example of implementing my basic approach to ...

An Explanation of Psalm 32:8-11, Selection 32B

God's eternal Son, Jesus Christ, is your great High Priest (4:14-15, 5:5). The priesthood of Aaron foreshadowed Him (5:1-4). God appointed Him to the order of Melchizedek (5:5-6, 10). As God's Priest, He learned obedience by suffering (5:7-8). Thus He became the source of your salvation (5:9). He is the ground for your confidence and confession (4:14 and 16).

Jesus, Your Confession and Confidence (Hebrews 4:14-5:10)

When God brings along tests in life, don't allow these tests to become temptations to sin; persevere under these tests and trials.

Perseverance, Testing and Temptation (James 1:12-15)

Since Hosea 11:1 is a statement of historical fact concerning Israel's deliverance from Egypt and not a predictive prophecy, how can Matthew 2:15 speak of its fulfillment? Watch, see, and learn how Matthew uses the term "fulfilled" in this particular case.

How Bible Prophecies are Fulfilled, Part Two, Hosea 11:1 and Matthew 2:15

The term "fulfilled" is used in different ways in the New Testament. In this lesson we look at the specific prediction of Isaiah 7:14 as it is fulfilled in the Birth of Jesus Christ

How Bible Prophecies are Fulfilled, Part One, Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:22-23

Since every text of the Bible has one meaning, every prophecy has one  fulfillment. But Jesus applies Daniel 11:31, referring to Antiochus Epiphanes, to the destruction of the temple in 70 AD (Matthew 24:15).

So-Called Double Fulfillment: Daniel 11:31; Matthew 24:15 and the "Abomination of Desolation"

You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.

Westminster Shorter Catechism 49 -- Exodus 20:4-6 Explained

"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me" (Rev. 3:20). What does it mean? Watch and see.

"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he ...

An Explanation of Revelation 3:20

Does Isaiah 38:20 support the claim that the Old Testament saints did not practice exclusive Psalmody in their stated worship and that Hezekiah himself composed songs for the public worship of God? Take a listen and see what you think.

Isaiah 38:20 and Hezekiah's Testimony

How do you seek the Lord? Go to God's house and avail yourself of the means of grace where God is working to draw men and women to Himself. In turn, see the visible body of Christ as the engine of evangelism, the best place to invite unbelievers to seek the Lord.

Seek the Lord, Part Three -- 2 Chronicles 20:1-6

You can encourage men and women to seek the Lord when the Spirit convicts them and Providence impels them to do so (John 16:8, Psalm 83:13-16).

Seek the Lord, Part Two -- Psalm 14:2; John 16:8; Psalm 83:13-16

“Seek the Lord while he may be found" (Isaiah 55:6).  One on the great reasons God placed people in this world when and where He did is so "that they should seek God" (Acts 17:27).

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