 Isaiah Lesson 20 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net E-mail: mailKjvBibleStudies@gmail.com Introduction: We covered in chapter 19 the ‘burdens’ upon the neighboring nation of Egypt. Foretold is the impending judgment against Egypt which apparently was to be fulfilled in the not distant future. However, there also is prophecy looking toward Egypt and Assyria in the Day of the Lord. Chapter 20 is a continuation of the burden of judgment prophesied against Egypt. Unique details regarding the life and ministry of Isaiah are provided. Judgment is also foretold against Ethiopia. The greater message however is for Judah. I. A Sign Against Egypt and Cush Isa 20:1 In the year that Tartan came unto Ashdod, (when Sargon the king of Assyria sent him,) and fought against Ashdod, and took it; Isa 20:2 At the same time spake the LORD by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from thy foot. And he did so, walking naked and barefoot. The time frame of this prophecy is noted. It was in the year that Tartan came unto Ashdod, a city of the Philistines and fought against Ashdod and took it. Sargon the king of Assyria sent him. The Tartan mentioned is the same one noted in II Kings 18:17. There, it is evident that he was a high-ranking commander in the Assyrian army. Continue reading in PDF: 
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 Isaiah Lesson 10 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net E-mail: mailKjvBibleStudies@gmail.com Introduction: In chapter 9, we studied about the prophecy of the birth of Jesus Christ to a virgin and ended with the impending judgment coming to Israel. This chapter of Isaiah begins with further warnings to Judah. Afterwards, the prophet describes the coming judgment against Assyria. The focus then shifts to the Day of Lord and of the Jewish remnant in the land during the Tribulation. Finally, an itinerary of the invasion of Judah by the Assyrians is presented though some think it is eschatological.
Isa 10:1 Woe unto them that decree unrighteous decrees, and that write grievousness which they have prescribed; Isa 10:2 To turn aside the needy from judgment, and to take away the right from the poor of my people, that widows may be their prey, and that they may rob the fatherless! The chapter begins with a woe against the sin of Judah. The local leadership of the nation’s regions were denounced for issuing decrees and edicts which were burdensome, unjust and uncalled for. The judicial process was corrupted, especially against those of low estate. Specifically, they sought to withhold fair judgement from the poor rendering them powerless and making them easy prey. In short, those in authority went about to defraud the poor. The widows, and the orphans were targeted because of their vulnerability. Continue reading in PDF:
 Hebrews Lesson 12 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-Email: mailKjvBibleStudies@gmail.com Introduction: In Chapter 11, we studied about faith over the past 3 weeks. We started out studying about the definition of faith, and read about dozens of the saints who stood strong in the Lord by faith. Verse 6 of the chapter taught us that it is impossible to please God without faith. We continue on this topic in the beginning of Chapter 12 as we look at the ultimate example.
Heb 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. This reference to ‘so great a cloud of witnesses’ refers back to the list of the many men and women of faith we just studied in chapter 11. We also have other Christians that live about us who are a witness to the saving power of the Lord Jesus Christ. A dedicated, consecrated life lived for the Lord has a great testimony to the lost in the world, and to us who know Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Paul tells us to lay aside every weight and the sin that pulls us down, and to run the race set before us. Effective runners don’t come to a track meet weighted down in combat boots. And you and I need to examine our hearts and if there is sin in our life, we need to get rid of it. Sin has a price, and it burdens us and pulls us away from the Lord. Is there a sin in your life that hinders you? Most likely, if we will all be honest, there are areas in every one of our lives that could be improved upon. Turning away from the sin and seeking God’s forgiveness is the beginning of running the race to win. None of use can run the race set before us effectively if we are loaded down with burdens and sins. Maybe you hold something against a fellow Christian or a family member, and you need to get that cleared up. Only you know what holds you back. But until our heart is pure before the Lord, we will never be effective in the race of life. Jesus is the one we are to look to as our example… he truly is the author and finisher of our faith. At the end of Christ’s life, he experienced great joy as he returned to heaven to be with the Father. He went to the cross, despised the shame, and paid the price that our sins earned. And today, He sits at the right hand of the Father as our Great High Priest. Continue Reading in PDF:
 Galatians Lesson 04 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-Email: mailKjvBibleStudies@gmail.com Introduction: Last week in Chapter three, we found that the covenant God made with Abraham was all by faith. The law had a purpose in that it taught us our sinful condition before God, but it could never bring us to God. Only by coming through Jesus Christ can we have salvation. I. Stand In Grace, Not the Law Galatians 4:1 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; 2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. 3 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: Paul relates a servant and a child as being much alike here in Chapter 4. Until a child receives his inheritance he is much the same as a servant. An heir is a prospective owner of an estate. The child is under the guardianship of either a guardian or tutor. Governors or stewards have charge over the property. In verse 3, it refers to how the Jews, under the law, had no liberty as we have when we accept the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We that are under grace are free, but the Jews up until this time were not free. Continue Reading in PDF:
 2 Kings Lesson 25 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-Email: mailKjvBibleStudies@gmail.com Introduction: In chapter 24, we studied about the beginning of the end of the southern kingdom of Judah. Nebuchadnezzar began taking them into Babylon and assigned Zedekiah as the new king. He was the uncle of former king Jehoiachin. Neither he nor Zedekiah were good kings as Josiah had been. In our final Chapter of II Kings, the final judgment of God against Judah is unleashed. The Babylonians return in fury and destroy Jerusalem. They enslaved its rebel king Zedekiah. They destroyed the Temple of God. The third and final phase of the Babylonian captivity was effected. Details of the continuing political instability of those who remained in Judah are noted along with kindness being shown to Jehoiachin, former king of Judah. I. Nebuchadnezzar Sends Attacks on Judah Again 2Ki 25:1 And it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, in the tenth day of the month, that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came, he, and all his host, against Jerusalem, and pitched against it; and they built forts against it round about. 2Ki 25:2 And the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah. Precise dating is given for the final return of the Babylonians against rebellious Jerusalem. The ninth year refers to that of Zedekiah’s reign and the actual date is about 588 B.C. The siege was finally broken in 586 B.C. During that interval of the siege, the Babylonians erected siege forts against the city, allowing no one to leave or enter the city. Their plan was simple. They would starve the city into submission. The account in verse 1-7 is identical to that of Jeremiah 52:4-11. Continue reading in PDF:
 2 Kings Lesson 3 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-Email: mailKjvBibleStudies@gmail.com Introduction: In this week's lesson, we study about the details of the reign of Jehoram, the son of Ahab. Record is made of Moab’s rebellion against Israel and we find Elisha rebuking the alliance of Jehoshaphat with Jehoram. Then the chapter concludes with Elisha’s promise of water and victory over Moab which came to pass. I. Accession of Jehoram over Israel 2Ki 3:1 Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned twelve years. 2Ki 3:2 And he wrought evil in the sight of the LORD; but not like his father, and like his mother: for he put away the image of Baal that his father had made. 2Ki 3:3 Nevertheless he cleaved unto the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which made Israel to sin; he departed not therefrom. The focus shifts from the ministry of Elisha back to the politics of the northern kingdom. Jehoram, Ahab’s son, had ascended his father’s throne. While he was not a godly king, to his credit, he did get rid of his father’s image of Baal. Continue reading in PDF:
 II Corinthians Lesson 06 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net E-mail: mailKjvBibleStudies@gmail.com Introduction: Last week in Chapter 5, we studied about how the earthly tabernacle (our body) will be changed into a glorious body fashioned after the Lord Jesus Christ. This will happen when Christ returns to take His children out of this old world at the rapture, which may be any day. This week we discuss what we will face as ambassadors for God. I. The Trials of the True Gospel Ministry 2 Corinthians 6:1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) Paul urges his Corinthian brethren to continue on. Notice he refers to himself and his associates as “workers together”. Paul’s concern was that they would fail as ambassadors of Christ. He encouraged them in taking the gospel to others. In these first three verses of Chapter 6, Paul undertakes to show what sorts of trials that true ambassadors for Christ must face. We in the church work together to urge men and women to receive the gospel. We never want to see someone believe in vain, and miss the opportunity to be saved. And if Satan can trick or blind us, he will try to do so and keep us from knowing the truth. A few years ago, weI visited a man on visitation that made a profession of faith when he was six years old, and either he believed in vain, or Satan has him so confused that he doubts his salvation. Continue Reading in PDF:
 Revelation Lesson 02 Revelation Chapter 2Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Email: mailKjvBibleStudies@gmail.com Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net Introduction: We continue studying the book of Revelation this week. Messages are given by our Lord to the churches at Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, and Thyatira respectively. Each of the messages to the seven churches follows a recurring pattern. In each case, the message is addressed to the angel of the church (i.e., its pastor). In each, Jesus provided a description of Himself. For the most part of His addresses, He commended the church for well doing. He then criticized each church where necessary, with an admonition to repent. Finally, in every case He made a promise “to him that overcometh” which seems general for all and applies even to this day. Insight into the rewards of heaven are presented in those promises. I. God Speaks to the Church of Ephesus (Rev 2:1) Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; The first letter is addressed to the angel of the church at Ephesus referring to the messenger, more commonly known as the pastor of the church. Jesus provides a unique description of Himself. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. As per Revelation 1:20, the seven stars are the pastors of the seven churches and the seven golden candlesticks are the seven churches. Of significance is that Jesus Himself walks in the midst of the churches. If that was true then, it undoubtedly is true today. That thought is sobering to know our Lord is in the midst of His churches, It also is comforting to know He is always near. Continue Reading in PDF
 Revelation Chapter 1 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Email: mailKjvBibleStudies@gmail.com Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net Introduction to Revelation We begin a very timely study this week on the End Times which is currently in process. The book of Revelation was written in about A.D. 96 by the Apostle John after he had been exiled to the Isle of Patmos. The book more accurately is what Jesus Christ directly revealed to John about things to come. The book clearly begins in the church age and looks directly into eternity. It presents greater detail of the Tribulation than any other portion of Scripture. It then gives significant insight into the millennial reign of Christ and of the eternal kingdom to follow. The book looks forward from John’s day on into eternity. The book might be outlined accordingly. I. Introduction - chapter 1. II. The seven messages to the seven churches of Asia - chapters 2-3. III. Things hereafter - chapters 4-22. The prophetic portion of the book presents a general narrative account of the Tribulation and events following thereafter. Thus, it is generally sequential in nature. The book follows patterns of sevens such as the seven seal judgments, the seven trumpet judgments, the seven personalities, the seven vials, the seven thunders, and others. Interspersed in this generally sequential development of events are several chapters which give information pertaining to the Day of the Lord. These include the Jewish remnant of chapter 7, the account of the two witnesses in chapter 11, the seven personalities of chapter 12, the Lamb on Mount Zion in chapter 14, along with Babylon the Great in chapters 17-18. Continue Reading PDF:
 I Samuel Chapter 1 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net E-mail: mailKjvBibleStudies@gmail.com Introduction: We begin a new study this week on the book of I Samuel. The story begins with the introduction of Elkanah, a man from the tribe of Ephraim who lived in the city of Ramah. I. The Mother Of Samuel 1 Sam 1:1 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite: 1 Sam 1:2 And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children. Hannah’s husband was Elkanah, a man who lived in Ramah in the land of Zuph. He was from the tribe of Ephraim. He had two wives, Hannah, and Peninnah. The first man guilty of polygamy recorded in the bible was Lamech. Continue Reading in PDF:
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