Expository Series

A literary commentary on the Book of Hebrews. It is the author's hope you can find inspiration and life challenges in the pages of this small booklet.

A literary commentary on the book of Romans. It is the author's hope you can find inspiration and life challenges in the pages of this small booklet.

A literary commentary on the Study of the Bible. By purchasing this book I realize you have a desire to know more about the bestselling book of all time. So if this is your first foray into Bible study or if you have worn out many Bibles along your journey, Welcome. The purpose of these notes is to save you time and give you a basic thumbnail version of the subject matter.

A literary commentary on the Book of Ecclesiastes. Ecclesiastes is unique in sacred Canon. This, the final book of Solomon's life, shows the transition of youth to age. Ecclesiastes is the contrast of youthful dreams to the realization we will all face death and judgment. 

A literary commentary on the Book of Acts 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18.

An Exploration of The Theology of Christ’s Blood. Theology is the study of God. It extends to the study of religion.  In the King’s Table meeting it includes a distinctive body of theological opinion. A comprehensive study of the theology of blood would require many volumes. This dissertation will cover some of the major and salient points.

A literary commentary on the Books of John. John had been there for the entire journey of Jesus earthly ministry. He was at the foot of the cross when Jesus died and he had been there through all the years of the New Testament church.

When Israel was at the pinnacle of her national power a lone prophet had come with a new message. His first two sermons ingratiated him to the rich elite socialites of Jerusalem. His third sermon exploded their carefully constructed lives. Amos predicted coming judgment. From the moment he spoke these words, Israel began to spiral downward.  

A literary commentary on Paul the Apostle’s letter to the Philippians by Pastor Ben Weeks. Philippians was probably written about 60 A.D. It was during Paul’s second missionary journey, perhaps around 50 A.D., that the assembly the assembly at Philippi was established. The apostle wrote this fatherly treatise approximately 10 years later. Though apart for a decade or more, there had remained a devoted attachment between the apostle and the thriving congregation.

Literary commentaries on the Book of Isaiah with commentaries by Kenneth Bow (Chapters 1-39), Vaughn Reece (40-46), Scott Hall (47-56) and Bart Adkins (47-56). The prophet Isaiah was a giant of Jewish history. He is considered the Shakespeare of Hebrew literature. The New Testament quotes him more than all the other prophets together. Isaiah’s writings are about the nature of God. It is a collection of many messages on many subjects.

A literary commentary on Paul the Apostle’s Second Letter to the Corinthians. There is little debate that it was probably the Corinthian church that caused Paul more heartache than any other of the churches over which he had authority. Indeed, the language of correspondence in Paul’s letters, both the first and second, testifies to the profound gravity of circumstances prevalent in Corinth.

The book of Joel is about a locust invasion. It begins with the plague of locusts, and moves to the call for repentance. This small book of three chapters covers some of the most profound questions mankind has asked throughout history. The book of Obadiah is the shortest book in the bible and is about a feud between two brothers that spans hundreds of years. The author is anonymous. God said every generation needs to read this and adjust their life to be saved.

This literary commentary on the book of Judges opens to us one of the darkest times of man’s history. The people of God should have been celebrating victories and conquering a new land. Judges opens the window into the heart of mankind, and the picture is not pretty. Seven times in the book the statement is made “every man did that which was right in his own eyes.” The result of that environment was catastrophic. It further emphasises that there was no King in those days, so every man was left to follow his own decisions. This period of time lasted 450 years as long as the entire duration of the monarchy. Because there is one book of Judges, and six books of the Kings (Samuel, Kings, Chronicles), it is natural to feel like the Kings were a longer period of time. Both of these time periods were 450 years. Why? God gave man 450 years to reveal what happens when man does that which is right in his own eyes. The result of that time period is so abhorrent and tragic, we scarce can comprehend it. The last five chapters of Judges are as bad and ugly as any period of history, any place on the globe.  

Exodus: Called Out is meant to allow for a naturally unfolding revelation of the events, actions, and narrative of the nation of Israel as they moved out of Egypt and began their journey toward Canaan. I am sure, as time progresses, that future revisions will be released to allow for the correction of grammatical errors missed at this first publishing. I am very thankful for the opportunity that Ken Bow has provided in allowing for an easy process of publishing and will forever remain grateful for his encouragement to do this. Please note that chapters 35-40 are not included in this commentary due to the nature of the chapters in that they merely summarize the nature of the Tabernacle of God being built and reiterate the prior commandments already given in earlier chapters. Serving as a continuation of Genesis, the book of Exodus moves one from the development of God's promises given to Abraham, including the foretold servitude Abraham's seed would endure, to the birth of a covenant nation. The narrative, beginning with the bondage of Israel and culminating with the erection of the Tabernacle, reveals a new epoch that sets the tone for future Biblical history and the development of the nation of Israel. In the book of Genesis, individual men were found to garner the attention and commission of God whereas in Exodus, God's attention turns toward His firstborn son (the nation of Israel), as the generation of inheritance, that is commissioned to receive the geographical promises given to Abraham. With this transition, God moves from a transcendent Divine power to one that is engaged in relational motif's that encompass both cultural and familial ideas, such as, a Suzerain Lord, father, and even, a friend. Exodus introduces several key Biblical components such as the Tabernacle, the Sabbath, the Ten Commandments, as well as other moral and ritual laws, and various concepts that would serve as foreshadows of redemption.

This small book is unique. It is in some ways a collection of essays. Eleven men take up words and paint a picture they see in their memory of a great man, Isaac Hilliard Terry. Nine men called him pastor, two were born out of due season. This book is written in honor of the 75th Anniversary of the church he pioneered. It is written from the vantage point of the years I was in Bakersfield. There are many other men who have been produced by his ministry. The writers of this manuscript are the men who impacted me and were my peers while I was in Bakersfield. Therefore, it is not a comprehensive picture of the man I. H. Terry. Herein are vignettes of pieces and periods of his life.These brief palimpsests reflect the 1970's and early 1980's when I. H. Terry was in the last decade of his active office as Pastor of First Pentecostal Church. Each man wrote as he saw it. It is their view, their memory, their montage. Surprisingly there was little repetition. Frankly, I expected more. As a bouquet of flowers is most brilliant when the colors contrast, so these men bring pungency and diversity. The chapters were not edited except for spelling and punctuation. These pages are their words, their thoughts, their personal reminisces. Each man knew I. H. Terry personally. Each man will attest his life was impacted by this church pioneer from West Texas. This edition is dedicated to First Pentecostal Church of Greater Bakersfield. It is in honor of I. H. Terry: Our pastor. It is his legend and his legacy in part.