Vayahiy Devotionals & Commentaries

I. A REFORMATION ANNIVERSARY MESSAGE -1----1. The Five-Hundredth Anniversary -October 31, 1517-----2. The Five Solas -solae quinque--- a. Grace Alone -sola gratia--- b. Faith Alone -sola fide--- c. Christ Alone -solus Christus--- d. Scripture Alone -sola scriptura--- e. Glory to God Alone -soli Deo gloria-----3. The Forgotten Moto- -Always Reforming- -semper reformanda-----II. GRACE ALONE -sola gratia-----1. Grace- God-s Sovereign Work in Salvation----2. Grace- God-s Sovereign Work in Comprehension----III. FAITH ALONE -sola fide------1. Faith- A Supernatural Grace of God-- a. accompanied by repentance-- b. evidenced by works----2. Faith- A Spiritual Truth of God-- a. Gospel Supremacy-- b. Gospel Centrality

I. A DECLARATION OF THOSE THINGS, vv1-4----1. Luke-s Perspective of the Gospel of Christ--2. Luke-s Purpose for Writing the Gospel Account----II. A DECLARATION IN THE TEMPLE, vv5-25----1. Two Decent People, vv5-7--2. Temple Duties Performed, vv8-11--3. Troublesome Dread Prevails, vv12-23--4. Triumphant Divine Prophecy, vv24-25----III. A DECLARATION WITH GOSPEL APPLICATION----1. A Word in Us All--2. A Word for Another--3. A Word which is Absent-- a. Rejection-- b. Result

I. THE MESSIAH--1. Christ, the Alpha and Omega, v13-- Fulfillment of the Word-- Judge of the World-- Supreme in all Holy Work----2. Christ, the Root - Offspring of Jesse, v16----II. THE MESSAGE----1. Christ Crucified, vv13-14, 16--2. Christ-s Imminent Return, vv7, 10, 12, 20--3. Christ-s Urgent Call, vv11, 14-15----III. THE MESSENGER----1. Condescending Grace of God in Christ--2. Conforming Power of God in Christ----IV. THE MAJESTIC GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST----But without faith it is impossible to please him- for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11-6----...for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. Romans 14-23----... Sirs, what must I do to be saved- And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. Acts 16-30-31----Believe and trust in Jesus Christ by these truths concerning Him-----1. Look at JESUS CHRIST-S INCARNATION--a. Eternal God - Perfect Man----2. Look at JESUS CHRIST-S CRUCIFIXION--a. Excellency in Sacrifice----3. Look at JESUS CHRIST-S RESURRECTION--a. Effectual Proof----4. Look at JESUS CHRIST-S ASCENSION--a. Everlasting Reign----5. Look at JESUS CHRIST-S CONSUMMATION--a. Explicit Return----That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness- and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10-9-10

INTRODUCTION-----1. vision of Christ-s glorious throne unveiled, chs.4-5--2. vision of Christ-s gospel truth unsealed, chs.6-7--3. vision of Christ-s gospel truth unleashed, chs.8-11--4. vision of Christ-s gospel war uncovered, chs.12-14--5. vision of Christ-s gospel wrath exposed, chs.15-16--6. vision of Christ-s gospel wrath explained, chs.17-18--7. vision of Christ-s gospel triumph enjoyed, chs.19-22----- vision of Christ-s gospel testimony expressed, chs.1-3----I. RESTRAINING SATAN, vv1-3----1. Chained for the Gospel-s Sake--2. Chained for a Long Time-- a. ----- ----- b. 2 Peter 3-8----II. REIGNING WITH CHRIST, vv4-6----1. Royal Truth of Christ-s Gospel, v4--2. Resurrection Truth of Christ-s Gospel, vv5-6----III. RELEASE OF SATAN, vv7-10----1. Deception of the Nations, vv7-8--2. Destruction of All Satan-s Work, vv9-10----IV. RESURRECTION UNTO JUDGMENT, vv11-15----1. Dead are Raised unto Judgment--2. Dead are Sentenced According to Works

INTRODUCTION-----1. vision of Christ's glorious throne unveiled, chs.4-5--2. vision of Christ's gospel truth unsealed, chs.6-7--3. vision of Christ's gospel truth unleashed, chs.8-11--4. vision of Christ's gospel war uncovered, chs.12-14--5. vision of Christ's gospel wrath exposed, chs.15-16--6. vision of Christ's gospel wrath explained, chs.17-18--7. vision of Christ's gospel triumph enjoyed, chs.19-22----- vision of Christ's gospel testimony expressed, chs.1-3----I. THE REALITY OF CHRIST'S GOSPEL, vv1-6--1. Awakening to Man's Sinfulness, vv1-3--2. Applause for God's Sovereignty, vv4-6----II. THE READINESS OF CHRIST'S BRIDE, vv7-10--1. Blessedness of Christ's Transforming Work, vv7-8--2. Bowing to Christ's Testimony, vv9-10----III. THE ROYALTY OF CHRIST'S TRIUMPH, vv11-16--1. Clothed in Majesty is the Crucified Christ, vv11-13--2. Christ's Righteousness Clothes the King's Subjects, vv14-16----IV. THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF CHRIST'S JUDGMENT, vv17-21--1. Devoured by Their Own Wickedness--2. Defeated by Christ's Everlasting Gospel

I. INTRODUCTION-----1. vision of Christ-s glorious throne unveiled, chs.4-5--2. vision of Christ-s gospel truth unsealed, chs.6-7--3. vision of Christ-s gospel truth unleashed, chs.8-11--4. vision of Christ-s gospel war uncovered, chs.12-14--5. vision of Christ-s gospel wrath exposed, chs.15-16--6. vision of Christ-s gospel wrath explained, chs.17-18--7. vision of Christ-s gospel triumph enjoyed, chs.19-22----- vision of Christ-s gospel testimony expressed, chs.1-3----II. A CITY DESTROYED, vv1-3----1. The Origin - Power of the Gospel, v1--2. The Ominous Product of the Gospel, vv2-3----III. A COMMAND TO DEPART, vv4-7----1. Effectual Call of the Gospel, v4--2. Exposing Truth of the Gospel, vv5-7-- a. double portion of judgment, v6-- b. delusional power of pride, v7----III. A CRY FROM THE DEPRAVED, vv8-19----1. Immediate Destruction of Sin, v8 -v17---2. Intense Distress of the Wicked, vv9-19----IV. A COMMAND TO DELIGHT, vv20-24----1. Exposure of Evil--2. Elation in God-s Justice

I. THE WOMAN ON THE BEAST-----1. The Great Harlot-- a. brief review, vv1-6----II. THE WISDOM OF THE VISION, vv6-18----1. The Marvel of the Scene--2. The Monster of a Beast--3. The Meaning of the Symbols----III. THE WORTHY APPLICATION----1. Discernment of Gospel Truth--2. Desire for God-s Glory--3. Decision for Good Works----IV. THE WONDERFUL GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST----But without faith it is impossible to please him- for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11-6----...for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. Romans 14-23----... Sirs, what must I do to be saved- And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. Acts 16-30-31----Believe and trust in Jesus Christ by these truths concerning Him-----1. Look at JESUS CHRIST-S INCARNATION-- a. Eternal God - Perfect Man----2. Look at JESUS CHRIST-S CRUCIFIXION-- a. Excellency in Sacrifice----3. Look at JESUS CHRIST-S RESURRECTION-- a. Effectual Proof----4. Look at JESUS CHRIST-S ASCENSION-- a. Everlasting Reign----5. Look at JESUS CHRIST-S CONSUMMATION-- a. Explicit Return----That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness- and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10-9-10