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Large files in a pdf format (like 100+ page exegetical studies) may or may not open on your computer, or they make take a long time to resolve; if that is the case, right click them and choose save as and save them to your harddrive.  They should open easily there using Acrobat Reader.  All HTML files should open easily; almost all files added after October 2008 should look, for the most part, accurate.  However, the Hebrew characters in older documents will be misrepresented (for many, this is not a big loss) and the format will not be true to the original document at time.  I write using WordPerfect and then convert these documents into PDF and HTML files.  PDF files retain the formatting and graphics exactly as they appear in WordPerfect (except for the order of the Hebrew letters); the HTML format, not so much.

Doctrines from this point forward will be uploaded in WordPerfect formal.  MS Word is able to import WordPerfect text, albeit imperfectly.  WordPerfect office, in my opinion, is a much better product than MS Office.  There are many reasons for this preference, not the least of which is being able to have a Greek and a Hebrew keyboard which can be accessed in one keystroke (something that MS Word cannot do).  Also, a recent version of WP Office can be found very cheaply (for as little as $30).  The newest version can be had by a pastor or a student for around $100.  This new format will allow pastors to more easily incorporate this into their notes.

If you use WordPerfect and download the WP documents, they will download without incident now.  Because there appears to be recent changes in this web page provider, WordPerfect documents may be uploaded as zipped files.  Compare the WPD to the ZIP file of the same name and download the newest of the two.  The unzipped file will be in WP format.

The additions below are in the order of their being uploaded, with the most recent uploads at the very top.

It has come to my attention that some documents on this website which are linked are not coming up in some browsers.  One workaround is to simply access the individual directories.  These would be www.kukis.org/Acts   www.kukis.org/Basicexegesis   www.kukis.org/Chronicles  Or www.kukis.org/ + any of the following directories: Deuteronomy, Doctrines, Ecclesiastes, Eng_trans, Esther, evolution, Exodus, Genesis, Important_Topics, Inspiration, Isaiah, Job, Joshua, Judges, Kings, Languages, Leviticus, Links, Luke, Miscellaneous, Notes, Numbers, Pentateuch (probably obsolete now), Proverbs, Psalms, Ruth, salvation, Samuel, SOS, Tongues, Translation, Zechariah.  This site requires the exact correct capitals and lower case letters.  Posted 9/10/2021

New files were added today: 11/20/2024  (previous update 11/10/2024)

• I have taken a break from Numbers and have begun to work on Romans again. See (folder).  The first draft of Romans 1-8 is now complete.  The commentary includes a complete word-by-word exegesis of Romans 1-15 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD). This is also commentary on every phrase and three original translations (a slavishly literal translation, a mostly literal translation and a paraphrase).  The links take you to a master document, as each chapter is a separate document.  Chapters 1-15 are 2400 pages long and posted 3/26-5/17/2024, 10/16-11/20/2024 (I hope to have the entire book completed in 1st draft form by end of 2024).  I have also posted sort of an introduction to this book, which is simply cut and pasted from the works of others (they are all credited within the document).  I have also exegeted the books of Luke and Acts (both in 2nd draft form or final draft form); Galatians, Colossians, 1 and 2Thessalonians and Hebrews (all in 1st draft form).  These books may be accessed from page 2 of this website.

• I have begun the book of Numbers and have posted the 1st draft (the 1st draft includes a word-by-word Hebrew exegesis, three original translations, and original commentary; and selections from around 40 translations.  In addition, notes from my one-volume commentary on Numbers are inserted.).  The first chapter is all about Israel's first military draft.  Numbers 1-6 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  871 pages so far.  There are a great many jokes made about Moses and the children of Israel wandering through the desert, some of them good-natured, some of them by angry atheists.  Moses is standing in the desert, looking down at his iphone, and he remarks to himself, "40 years?  That can't be right."  (There are a surprising number of memes on this one aspect of Biblical history.)  The reason why any person questions this time period and wonders how Moses could be so lost, simply has never read the book of Numbers.  This is the book which explains why Israel spent 40 years in the Sinai desert-wilderness.  I have done a one-volume study of the book of Numbers already (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  Having spent most of this year in Leviticus and Numbers, I will give my mind a rest and resume working on some NT epistles.
  

• There is some updating which I need to do in the Genesis chapter studies.  I have added both document links and individual verse links on the first page.  I need to make certain that there is a brief chapter review (5-15 pages), links to other doctrinal teachers, and a complete translation from the mostly literal translation and from the paraphrase. So far, I have updated Genesis 1-50  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (Folder) (each chapter is a separate document; these are links to each document.  Also I have inserted the chapters 1-50 reviews into the Basic Lessons on Genesis. (Genesis Lessons 1–100 HTML) (Genesis Lessons 1–100 PDF) (Genesis Lessons 1–100 WPD).  The Basic Lessons are a verse-by-verse study of Genesis, originally sent out by email.  The Genesis chapter studies are the most in-depth studies, covering each chapter of Genesis word-by-word (there are tables for every verse with the Hebrew words and morphology; and three original translations of Genesis produced (ultra-literal, mostly literal, and paraphrase).  As an aside, the study of Genesis 10-11 is much different than you might think.  Genesis 14 is one of the most amazing chapters that you will ever study.  Genesis 17 explains why Isaac and not Ishmael is heir to God's covenant with Abraham.  The entire chapter study of Genesis is now 13,150 pages
• There is a new single document Genesis (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD), which is made up of all the summaries added to the chapter documents above (392 pages).  Right now, this document is complete up to Genesis 1-50.  The links table includes chapter titles (sometimes more than one for a chapter) and a paragraph chapter summary; all right at the beginning of the document.  There is another set of summaries of each chapter.  Finally, each chapter is covered verse-by-verse.  This is an excellent single document reference for the book of Genesis.  I should complete the new Genesis by end of 2024. I believe that this is much better than the old single document Genesis (written 30 years ago).  There are four separate summaries of the book of Genesis followed by a verse-by-verse study of the book.
  
• The Old single document Genesis (452 pages) is found here: (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).
  

• Leviticus chapters 1-27 are now uploaded (there are 27 chapters in all).    The Leviticus Introduction is also now online.  A study of the book of Leviticus makes it clear that no one of any religion (not Christian, not Jewish) is following the practices given by God in this book.  That is because this book looks forward to the offering of Jesus Christ for our sins.  Since the reality has come, we do not need to perform the rituals which look forward to the Messiah. This chapter-by-chapter study gives a complete word-by-word exegesis.  This study fully exegetes every verse in the Hebrew, besides drawing upon 45+ translations.  This study includes 2 sets of original commentary (independently done) and 3 original translations.  Leviticus Links (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  You can also access via the parent directory: http://kukis.org/Leviticus/  Leviticus 1-12 are now in 2nd draft form.  2nd draft form means that 90+ translations were consulted, the mostly literal and paraphrase of that chapter were checked.  All theological terms are defined within the document.  Some are interested in Leviticus 11, because it lists the clean and unclean animals (which animals could and could not be eaten).  There are many challenging memes made regarding this chapter, chiefly by pro-homosexual groups.  So, it is also interesting on that level.  Leviticus 14 is interesting because the first half of the chapter is about ceremonies done when a leper is healed, which does not occur until the time of Jesus.  The second section is all about having mold in a house.  What is described is not a set of religious ceremonies but mold remediation.  Leviticus 26 is a well-known chapter to some, because God tells the stages of discipline that Israel will face if they do not honor Him.  This study is now 4600+ pages long.  Uploaded 2/17/2024-9/10/2024.

• Basic lessons Exodus #1-300 are now posted online.  Lessons #1-100 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Lessons #101-200 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Lessons #201-300  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  Lessons #301-325 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  These are the lessons which I send out once a week.  Each lesson is designed to be read in 10-15 minutes over morning coffee.  This takes us into Exodus 20.  If you want to receive these lessons weekly as they are produced, contact me.  Currently, we are in the books of Exodus and Luke, planning next to go to Leviticus and Acts.  Posted 6/19/2024
  

• I have posted Rotherham's Emphasized Bible here. It is a PDF and you may want to download it.
  

• Luke 1-9 are essentially complete (the weekly email lessons are complete to Luke 9, with the notes integrated back into Luke).  Luke 10-24 are now in 2nd draft status.  2nd draft status represents an important upgrade.  The entire Luke chapter-by-chapter study is now 8800 pages long.  Every single Greek word is given with 3 original translations.  See the Luke Links (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (Folder). The single-document examination of the book of Luke is now complete in chapters 3-9. (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (Folder) (this is the combined chapter summaries).  This document is only 112 pages.
• The weekly lessons for Luke #1-300 are uploaded.  Each week, I send out lessons on the books of Luke and Exodus.  These are different from the chapter studies below (but they are related).  Each lesson in the weekly studies is 4-6 pages long and designed to be read at one sitting in 10-15 minutes.  The lessons are sent out by email to whomever requests them.  Even though I have entitled them "Basic Lessons", they are not basic.  Periodically, I upload all of the lessons to date and post them.  These first lessons in Luke serve as an introduction to the New Testament gospels and specifically to the book of Luke.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (those are the links to the first 300 lessons--in three separate documents).  All of the weekly lessons to date (in Genesis, Exodus and Luke) can be found in this folder.  As a chapter for these lessons is completed, the notes are transferred over into the chapter studies.  The weekly studies are designed for the average believer and Sunday School teachers.  The chapter-by-chapter studies are designed for research by pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, etc.  With regards to the book of Luke, these lessons now contain all of Luke 1-9.  Uploaded 7/20/2024

• I have taken a break from Leviticus and have begun to work on Romans. See (folder).  The first draft of Romans 1-8 is now complete.  The commentary includes a complete word-by-word exegesis of Romans 1-9 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD). This is also commentary on every phrase and three original translations (a slavishly literal translation, a mostly literal translation and a paraphrase).  The links take you to a master document, as each chapter is a separate document.  Chapters 1-9 are 1500 pages long and posted 3/26-5/17/2024 (I hope to have the entire book completed in 1st draft form by late summer).  I have also posted sort of an introduction to this book, which is simply cut and pasted from the works of others (they are all credited within the document).  I have also exegeted the books of Luke and Acts (both in 2nd draft form or final draft form); Galatians, Colossians, 1 and 2Thessalonians and Hebrews (all in 1st draft form).  These books may be accessed from page 2 of this website.

• I have been mis-classifying the Heritage Bible as a Catholic Bible.  It is not.  I fixed this in Classifying Various Bible Translations (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) and in the List of English Translations (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  I did some additional updating to the second document.
  

• I have done some recent updating to Luke 1 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) with regards to the virgin birth.  I added perhaps an extra half-dozen paragraphs of text to this document.  Similar updates were made the the Basic Exegesis lessons on Luke 1 as well (folder).  I added some additional material because of several posts and memes that I have read online which imply some form of sex with God was involved in the virgin birth (not understanding that only a virgin can have a virgin birth).  There is also the mistaken notion was Mary was an unwilling participant in the plan of God.  There is enough information found in the word of God to refute both concepts.
  

• Exodus 1–40 have been exegeted, translated and commented on. Exodus 1–40 have received a careful rewrite and with some more graphics and translations added (meaning that all of them are in 2nd draft form or better). Exodus 1–20 have had the weekly Bible lesson notes integrated into the text and they have been indexed (HTML) (PDF) (WPD), meaning these chapters are essentially complete (at some point, I may go back and add in some notes from other commentators). These first 20 chapters also have a double-linked dictionary of theological terms.  Although the work on all of these chapters is extensive, it is not complete yet. So far, this chapter-by-chapter exegesis is over 9700 pages long.  Exodus 20 is perhaps the most thorough presentation of the Ten Commandments that you will find.  These chapters can be accessed through the (folder) or through the Links (HTML)  (PDF) (WPD).   Exodus 36 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) provides additional proof that Moses wrote the books of Exodus-Deuteronomy (as does Exodus 37).  Chapter 36 also is very symbolic of Jesus as the God-man.  Uploaded January 29, 31; February 3, 6, 11, 15; October 3, 2024.

• Lessons for Luke #1-275 are uploaded.  Each week, I send out lessons on the books of Luke and Exodus.  These are different from the chapter studies below (but they are related).  Each lesson in the weekly studies is 4-5 pages long and designed to be read at one sitting in 10-15 minutes.  The lessons are sent out by email to whomever requests them.  Even though I have entitled them "Basic Lessons", they are not basic.  Periodically, I upload all of the lessons to date and post them.  These first lessons in Luke serve as an introduction to the New Testament gospels and specifically to the book of Luke.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (those are the links to the first 275 lessons--in three separate documents).  All of the weekly lessons to date (in Genesis, Exodus and Luke) can be found in this folder.  As these lessons are completed, the notes are transferred over into the chapter studies.  The weekly studies are designed for the average believer and Sunday School teachers.  The chapter-by-chapter studies are designed for research by pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, etc.  With regards to the book of Luke, these lessons now contain all of Luke 1-8 with portions of Luke 9.  Uploaded 1/26/2024

• To this point, the entire book of Acts-- Acts 1-28 --has been updated to second draft status. As a second draft, approximately 100 translations have been consulted; a full exegesis of every verse has been done with three original translations. There will be a theological dictionary within the document so that certain difficult words can be sussed out within the document. The nearly literal translation and the paraphrase will be double-checked and placed at the end of the chapter (in the Addendum). Excess translation references have been removed (I do not simply throw in miscellaneous translations; I try to reproduce those which have some unique factor, even if it is just a section heading. Often more graphics have been added. Often additional doctrines have been added to the addendum. It is not unusual for there to be 2 or more years between 1^st and 2^nd drafts. I should have all chapters in Acts completed as 2^nd drafts by 2024.   Acts 15 discusses the process by which Paul acquired doctrine in his soul and then sent missives to various churches as a result.  There is a lot of additional commentary in Acts 18; and problems with the translation were cleared up.  Also, the odd insertion of Apollos at the end of this chapter is explained.  Acts 19 is a fascinating chapter with many hidden lessons.  Acts 20 contain an explanation as to how the church ended up meeting on Sundays.  There was a very logical and organic process which led to Christians meeting on Sundays (if you think about it, you might even figure out how it happened before reading Acts 20).  I needed to clean up the translations found in Acts 22.  Acts 24 and Acts 25 and Acts 26 are fascinating studies of characters and motivations.  Acts 27 is one of the most unusual chapters in the entire Bible, taking place almost entirely aboard a ship in the Mediterranean Seas.  At this time, the entire Acts commentary is 8100+ pages.   (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (Folder) Uploaded 1/23/2024. These will be converted into weekly lessons in a few years.
  

• Basic lessons Exodus #1-300 are now posted online.  Lessons #1-100 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Lessons #101-200 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Lessons #201-300  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  These are the lessons which I send out once a week.  Each lesson is designed to be read in 10-15 minutes over morning coffee.  This takes us into Exodus 19.  If you want to receive these lessons weekly as they are produced, contact me.  Currently, we are in the books of Exodus and Luke, planning next to go to Leviticus and Acts.  Posted 12/27/2023

• There are three things which need to be explained: (1) why did God say, “Before they were born and before either man could do good or evil, Esau I hated, but Jacob I loved”?  (2) What is the true difference between the lines of Jacob and the lines of Esau?  (3) Why is there an entire chapter of Genesis devoted to the line of Esau?  If this is the very Esau whom God hated, why is there a Genesis 36? These questions are answered in full in the introduction of Genesis 36 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD).  This explanation has also been added to Lesson #381 in the weekly lesson series.  This can be found in Genesis Lessons 301-400 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  
  

• Classification of Bible Translations: Most accurate, most readable, best footnotes, etc.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Bible Translation List is a list of 147 English translations which I use or have used before.  Only a few comments by me followed by a few comments made by the translation (translator).  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Also see page 7 where similar documents are referenced.  Uploaded 11/30/2023
  

• In the back of my mind, there is a topic which I have struggled with for awhile.  What about the genealogies of Arabs found in the book of Genesis and 1Chronicles?  If the line of Isaac is the line of promise and the line of Ishmael is the line of unbelief, then why is a there a genealogy of Ishmael in both Genesis 25 and 1Chronicles?  The short explanation is, these names we read are believing Arabs.  They are the sons and grandson of Ishmael who believed in the Revealed God.  A more detailed explanation can be found in Genesis 25:12 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) and in Genesis Lesson #283 in the weekly lesson series (Genesis Lessons 201–300 HTML)  (Genesis Lessons 201–300 PDF).  I still need to update this understanding in the genealogy of Esau and in the appropriate places in Genesis and 1Chronicles.
  

• At this point, Acts 1-15 have been updated to second draft status (the rest of Acts is in 1st draft status). As a second draft, approximately 100 translations have been consulted; a full exegesis of every verse has been done with three original translations. There will be a theological dictionary within the document so that certain difficult words can be sussed out within the document. The nearly literal translation and the paraphrase will be double-checked and placed at the end of the chapter (in the Addendum). Excess translation references have been removed (I do not simply throw in miscellaneous translations; I try to reproduce those which have some unique factor, even if it is just a section heading. Often more graphics have been added. Often additional doctrines have been added to the addendum. It is not unusual for there to be 2 or more years between 1^st and 2^nd drafts. I should have all chapters in Acts completed as 2^nd drafts by 2024.  There is a description of the nascent local church at the end of Acts 2.  Does this describe what our churches ought to be today?  Why is their church so peaceful, while Christianity today is so fractious?  What was different then as compared to now?  Acts 7 tells us a great deal about Moses and suggests that he went to Midian with the complete book of Genesis in his head.  In Acts 10, the "gentile Pentecost" takes place. I don't believe that I have ever read this passage explained correctly.  Even though it appears that this is a "second blessing," strictly speaking, it is not.  Acts 13 required a great deal more explanation than it has before.  Acts 15 discusses the process by which Paul acquired doctrine in his soul and then sent missives to various churches as a result.  At this time, the entire Acts series is 7300+ pages.   (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (Folder)

• Exodus 1–40 have been exegeted, translated and commented on. Exodus 1–35 have received a careful rewrite and with some more graphics and translations added. Exodus 1–18 have had the weekly Bible lesson notes integrated into the text and they have been indexed (HTML) (PDF) (WPD), meaning these chapters are essentially complete (at some point, I may go back and add in some notes from other commentators). These first 18 chapters also have a double-linked dictionary of theological terms.  Although the work on all of these chapters is extensive, it is not complete yet. So far, this chapter-by-chapter exegesis is over 9400 pages long.  These chapters can be accessed through the (folder) or through the Links (HTML)  (PDF) (WPD).    Uploaded October 18, 2023.

• At this point, Acts 1-12 have been updated to second draft status (the rest of Acts is in 1st draft status). As a second draft, approximately 100 translations have been consulted; a full exegesis of every verse has been done with three original translations. There will be a theological dictionary within the document so that certain difficult words can be sussed out within the document. The nearly literal translation and the paraphrase will be double-checked and placed at the end of the chapter (in the Addendum). Excess translation references have been removed (I do not simply throw in miscellaneous translations; I try to reproduce those which have some unique factor, even if it is just a section heading. Often more graphics have been added. Often additional doctrines have been added to the addendum. It is not unusual for there to be 2 or more years between 1^st and 2^nd drafts. I should have all chapters in Acts completed as 2^nd drafts by 2024.  There is a description of the nascent local church at the end of Acts 2.  Does this describe what our churches ought to be today?  Why is their church so peaceful, while Christianity today is so fractious?  What was different then as compared to now?  Acts 7 tells us a great deal about Moses and suggests that he went to Midian with the complete book of Genesis in his head.  In Acts 10, the "gentile Pentecost" takes place. I don't believe that I have ever read this passage explained correctly.  Even though it appears that this is a "second blessing," strictly speaking, it is not.  At this time, the entire Acts series is 7100+ pages.   (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (Folder)
• Clean and Unclean Animals (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  Perhaps you have seen the memes which say, in so many words, "If you are against homosexuality then you can't each prawns and shrimp.  Otherwise, you are a hypocrite (or, you don't know your Bible").  Most of this doctrine was culled from Leviticus 11.  However, at some point, I will go back and do some editing and additional work.  The paper does address what the Christian can eat (in case you were worried about this).  Posted 10/8/2023
  

• The Authorship of Genesis (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) is culled out from the study of Genesis.  By the time I came to the end of Genesis, it became obvious who the authors of this book are.  At this point, all of the raw material has been thrown into the same document.  I need to go back and smooth it all out at some time in the future.
  

• I have done some minor updating to the Luke Introduction (HTML) (PDF) (WPD), the Acts Introduction (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) and to Leviticus 11 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (this is the chapter about clean and unclean foods).  WP documents are probably zipped.
  

• Luke 1-8 are essentially complete.  Luke 9-24 are now in 2nd draft status.  2nd draft status represents an important upgrade.  For instance, I had some questions and uncertainties about Luke 13-14 in the 1st draft which I buttoned up on the 2nd.  Often 50-150 pages of additional material is added to those chapters.  At present, the entire commentary on Luke is at 8700 pages long.  Every Greek word is fully exegeted; 100+ translations have been consulted; 3 original translations have been made and there is, of course, commentary.  Moving forward on the book of Luke is probably going to be my focus for the next few months.  In Luke 22, we have the question, "Tell us clearly, are You the Son of God?"  Jesus answers with the very enigmatic, "Thou sayest."  You will read exactly what the Lord said, what it meant, and ideally speaking, you will marvel at His brilliance when you understand His answer.  Also in Luke 22, both Luke and Mark appear to be at odds when it comes to roosters crowing and Peter denying the Lord.  This will be straightened out in Luke 22.    See the Luke Links (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (Folder). The single-document examination of the book of Luke is now complete in chapters 3-8. (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (Folder) (this is the combined chapter summaries).  This document is only 93 pages.

• At this point, Acts 1-9 have been updated to second draft status (the rest of Acts is in 1st draft status). As a second draft, approximately 100 translations have been consulted; a full exegesis of every verse has been done with three original translations. There will be a theological dictionary within the document so that certain difficult words can be sussed out within the document. The nearly literal translation and the paraphrase will be double-checked and placed at the end of the chapter (in the Addendum). Excess translation references have been removed (I do not simply throw in miscellaneous translations; I try to reproduce those which have some unique factor, even if it is just a section heading. Often more graphics have been added. Often additional doctrines have been added to the addendum. It is not unusual for there to be 2 or more years between 1^st and 2^nd drafts. I should have all chapters in Acts completed as 2^nd drafts by 2024.  Acts 2, 4, 5 and 7 really needed some serious updating.  I added over 70 pages of additional commentary to one chapter, and 90 pages to another.  My first commentary was simply insufficient.  There is a description of the nascent local church at the end of Acts 2.  Does this describe what our churches ought to be today?  Why is their church so peaceful, while Christianity today is so fractious?  What was different then as compared to now?  Acts 7 tells us a great deal about Moses and suggests that he went to Midian with the complete book of Genesis in his head.  At this time, the entire Acts series is 7000+ pages.   (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (Folder)

• Basic Lessons for Luke #1-250 are uploaded.  Each week, I send out lessons on the books of Luke and Exodus.  These are different from the chapter studies below (but they are related).  Each lesson in the weekly studies is 4-5 pages long and designed to be read at one sitting in 10-15 minutes.  The lessons are sent out by email to whomever requests them.  Even though I have entitled them "Basic Lessons", they are not basic.  Periodically, I upload all of the lessons to date and post them.  These first lessons in Luke serve as an introduction to the New Testament gospels and specifically to the book of Luke.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (those are the first 200 lessons--in two separate documents).  All of the weekly lessons to date (in Genesis, Exodus and Luke) can be found in this folder.  As these lessons are completed, the notes are transferred over into the chapter studies.  The weekly studies are designed for the average believer and Sunday School teachers.  The chapter-by-chapter studies are designed for research by pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, etc.  These lessons now contain all of Luke 1-7 with portions of Luke 8.  Uploaded 8/4/2023

• Luke 1-7 are essentially complete.  Luke 8-24 are now in 2nd draft status.  2nd draft status represents an important upgrade.  For instance, I had some questions and uncertainties about Luke 13-14 in the 1st draft which I buttoned up on the 2nd.  Often 50-150 pages of additional material is added to those chapters.  At present, the entire commentary on Luke is at 8500 pages long.  Every Greek word is fully exegeted; 100+ translations have been consulted; 3 original translations have been made and there is, of course, commentary.  Moving forward on the book of Luke is probably going to be my focus for the next few months.  In Luke 22, we have the question, "Tell us clearly, are You the Son of God?"  Jesus answers with the very enigmatic, "Thou sayest."  You will read exactly what the Lord said, what it meant, and ideally speaking, you will marvel at His brilliance when you understand His answer.  Also in Luke 22, both Luke and Mark appear to be at odds when it comes to roosters crowing and Peter denying the Lord.  This will be straightened out in Luke 22.    See the Luke Links (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (Folder).
  

• In looking over the chapters in Exodus, I have noticed that I did not complete the definition of terms and that I needed to better identify the translations used throughout; and that I needed to standardize what translations would be found where.  So Exodus 1-14 have been so updated; with the other chapters to follow.  See Exodus Chapter Links (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (Folder) for more information.
  

• Exodus 1–40 have been exegeted, translated and commented on. Exodus 1–35 have received a careful rewrite and with some more graphics and translations added. Exodus 1–17 have had the weekly Bible lesson notes integrated into the text and they have been indexed (HTML) (PDF) (WPD), meaning these chapters are essentially complete (at some point, I may go back and add in some notes from other commentators). Although the work on these chapters is extensive, it is not complete yet. So far, this chapter-by-chapter exegesis is 9000 pages long.  These chapters can be accessed through the (folder) or through the Links (HTML)  (PDF) (WPD).    Uploaded July 26, 2023.

• Luke 1-7 are essentially complete.  Luke 8-16 are now in 2nd draft status.  2nd draft status represents an important upgrade.  For instance, I had some questions and uncertainties about Luke 13-14 in the 1st draft which I buttoned up on the 2nd.  Often 150 pages of additional material is added to those chapters.  At present, the entire commentary on Luke is at 8000 pages long.  Every Greek word is fully exegeted; 100+ translations have been consulted; 3 original translations have been made and there is, of course, commentary.  Moving forward on the book of Luke is probably going to be my focus for the next few months.  Right now, Luke 17-24 are in 1st draft status, so I plan to move those to 2nd draft status in 2023.  See the Luke Links (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (Folder).  I am feeling somewhat exhausted in the Luke series, so I may take a break and continue my work in Leviticus or doing some second drafts for some Exodus chapters.  it is possible that I may pick up a new book or chapter entirely.  At this point in time, I have not decided.
  
• Page 2 has been updated to include a chart of the New Testament books which have been covered.
  

• The Introduction to Luke (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) has been posted.  It is still quite a mess, but there are four sections which are extremely important and which are easy to navigate to.  If you know anything about the overall book of Luke, then you realize that it matches up with Matthew and Mark at the beginning third and final third of Luke.  However, the middle section of Luke makes no sense, chronologically speaking.  This introduction will explain that (which explanation will also be found in the introductions of Luke 9 & 10).  I have half a thought that maybe this is a unique explanation, but I have not studied in depth any introduction to the book of Luke, so maybe this is how dozens of other commentators have covered this material (at some point, I will look at other works).  Luke 9 &10 have also been brought to the point of being a 1st draft product (so Luke chapters 9-24 are all in 1st draft status). Given where I am in the weekly Luke lessons being sent out, I need to bring Luke 9 and forward into 2nd draft status in a hurry.  Posted 2/13/2023
  

• I worked on Luke 9 and Luke 10 when out of town, lacking 60 translations to draw from.  I went back to Luke 9, consulted those additional translations; and added a good deal of new commentary (an additional 80 pages).  The book of Luke is divided into 3 sections: (1) The Lord's birth to His final walk to Jerusalem.  (2) A collection of the Lord's sermons and parables.  (3) Section 1 is then picked up again and completed.  Sections 1 & 3 are chronological.  Section 2 is not.  All of this becomes clear in chapter 9; and the cut off is Luke 9:57.  The entire book of Luke is more or less complete, but I will continue to do extensive work on chapters 9-24.  Right now, the entire Luke commentary is about 7500 pages long.  When I complete this book, it will be in excess of 10,000 pages.  See the Luke Links (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (Folder).
  
• Page 2 has been updated to show the Old and New Testament books which have been covered so far.  http://kukis.org/page2.html
  

• The Book of Colossians is begun.  1st drafts of Colossians 1 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD); Colossians 2 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) and Colossians 3 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) are now posted.  The Links page for Colossians is also posted (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) along with the abbreviated study of Colossians (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  Great section on Christology in chapter 2; and practical Christian living in chapter 3.  Posted 1/13, 21, 31/2023.

• At this point, I have 3 original commentaries of the Book of Luke posted online.  (1) The most complete and most detailed study is a chapter-by-chapter study (each individual chapter is treated like a separate book); and each chapter might be 100-500 pages long.  I complete these chapters in stages, where Luke 1-7 are essentially complete.  I do an initial study of a chapter, which includes the full Greek exegesis, 3 original translations, and original commentary.  See the Luke Links (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (Folder).  (2)  I am currently sending out a weekly study of Luke.  I take the text of the initial chapter commentary (without the Greek tables) and I rewrite that text maybe 3 or 4 times.  Every week, I send out about 4 or 5 pages of that by email to those who asked for the weekly study.  Once I have 25 new lessons, I post them online: (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (Folder).  At the end of a chapter, I write a summary of that chapter (with a verse-by-verse analysis), which is usually 10-15 pages.  When I complete a chapter in the emailed study, I will integrate all of that back into the chapter studies.  (3) I also take that verse-by-verse chapter summary and insert that into a 3rd document, which is an abbreviated commentary of Luke (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (Folder).  By checking the website stats, it is clear that some readers want the abbreviated versions.
  
• (1) The chapter study is the longest and most complete.  In the end, it will be about 15,000 pages long.  (2) The posted weekly email lessons has most of the chapter study, but with no Greek tables in it. It is shorter.  In the end, it will be about 2000 pages long.  (3) The summary commentary is the shortest by far, and it will be less than 100 pages long.  Check the Luke Links for more of an explanation.
  
• Similarly, there are 3 original commentaries for Genesis and Exodus.
  

• Luke 7 is nearly complete (430 pages).  So now, Luke 1-7 are all nearly complete; the other chapters being in various stages of completeness--but all chapters have 3 original translations, full Greek tables, and commentary.  See the Luke Links (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) for the progress on all of the chapters. The entire chapter-by-chapter study of Luke is now in excess of 7300 pages.  The book is complete, but chapters 1-7 are more complete than the others.  Luke 7 is another amazing chapter in the earthly ministry of Jesus; and this study brings out a great many things that you may not be aware of.  Uploaded 1/30/2023.

• The Book of Colossians is begun.  1st drafts of Colossians 1 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) and Colossians 2 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) are now posted.  The Links page for Colossians is also posted (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) along with the abbreviated study of Colossians (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  Great section on Christology.  Posted 1/13, 21/2023.

• Page 2 (the Exegesis links) has been updated (A New Testament table has been added, as many NT studies have begun).  1/18/2023
  

• The Book of Colossians is begun.  1st draft of Colossians 1 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) now posted.  Great section on Christology.  Posted 1/13/23.
  

• Basic lessons Exodus #1-250 are now posted online.  Lessons #1-100 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Lessons #101-200 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Lessons #201-300  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  These are the lessons which I send out once a week.  Each lesson is designed to be read in 10-15 minutes over morning coffee.  This takes us into Exodus 16.  If you want to receive these lessons weekly as they are produced, contact me.  Currently, we are in the books of Exodus and Luke, planning next to go to Leviticus and Acts.  Posted 1/11/2023

• Current progress on the Book of Hebrews: First drafts have been written for Hebrews 1-13.   I have not yet written an introduction.  My links were bad here and in the linking document; but they have been fixed as of today. Hebrews 1  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD), the writer emphasizes the Deity of Jesus Christ, and states that He is far more than any angel.  In the second half of this chapter, the author documents this position from the Old Testament.  Hebrews 2  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) has also been added.  This chapter emphasizes the sufficiency of Christ.  One of the complex topics from this chapter is, what happens when the writer of Scripture quotes an OT passage, but interprets it in a different way than it was meant to be interpreted.  How are we to understand that?  This first draft is 124 pages.  Hebrews 3 has been added  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (109 pages).  First Jesus is compared to Moses (because so many believing Jews were trying to live spiritual lives by following the Mosaic Law); and then such Jewish believers are compared to the Exodus generation, a generation of believers whom God despised.  Hebrews 4  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD), which is all about the rest which the author says that we should enter into.  This chapter also speaks about the Word of God and about Jesus, our Great High Priest. Hebrews 5   (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) continues with the High Priest theme, but then stops in the midst of a dissertation, where the writer of Hebrews says, "I don't think you all are capable of taking this doctrine in."  Then he stops and deals with their deficiencies (which continue into Hebrews 6).  First drafts take me 1-3 weeks to complete.   Hebrews 6   (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) has some very important topics in this chapter.   Can you lose your salvation?  That is what v. 6 seems to say.  How many people wrote the book of Hebrews?  It appears to be 2 or more (also discussed).  There are two immutable things in this chapter, but what are they?  I was surprised to read so many different opinions here, where the actual two things are pretty easy, in my opinion, to name.  Hebrews 7  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) is primarily about how Jesus fulfills the Melchizedek priesthood contains some important material on the concept of imputations and the virgin birth.  Hebrews 8 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) proves from the Old Testament that there is a New Covenant, which continues to show that Jesus is the High Priest of the New Covenant.  Hebrews 9 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) spends a great deal of time comparing the rituals of the Age of Israel, comparing them to Christ's once-for-all sacrifice on the Roman cross.  Hebrews 10 introduces some outstanding reasoning and logic, but it is difficult to take in.  The writer will take the words of Jeremiah (which he speaks about things in the Millennium) and he applies these same words to the Jewish people in Jerusalem right at that time, in A.D. 67.  And immediately after this, HE YELLS AT HIS READERS!!  Hebrews 10  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) is now posted.  You may recalled that there is a difficult passage in Hebrews 6 and in Hebrews 10, that, when taken out of context, make it sound as if we can lose our salvation.  In both chapters, these verses and their context are clearly covered.  The problem was that Jewish believers were returning to the animal sacrifices from the Mosaic Law, which was a very big mistake for them to make.  Hebrews 11 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)  is the very famous chapter on faith; and there is a lot here in this chapter to unpack.  Hebrews 12 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)  is very much about living the Christian life, but it is geared toward the situations and difficulties being dealt with by the believers in Jerusalem and Judaea.  Hebrews 13 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) has some interesting clues as to who the author of this book was.  I have also uploaded the Hebrews Links document (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD), which tells you which chapters have been completed and how much has been done on each chapter (as I work on these chapters over a period of many years; many links were bad in this document; I have fixed them).  I have noticed that many people prefer an abbreviated version of a book, so I have also uploaded Hebrews (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) which contains only the abbreviated summary of each chapter (but it does cover every verse) (this is in the Hebrews folder; and is linked to from the Hebrew Links document as well).  Even though I think this summary contains too little material, I still have people pulling up Genesis, the first commentary that I ever did.  So far, the abbreviated commentary of Hebrews is 55 pages; the chapter-by-chapter commentary, to chapter 13, is 2015 pages.  Uploaded 9/25/2022 to 1/3/2023

  
  

•  The List (HTML)   (PDF)   (WPD) has been updated 12/9/2022.  This is a list of a great many doctrinal resources, such as churches, online exegetical studies of books of the Bibles and doctrines.  I concentrated on updating doctrinal church and their links. After year after year of subtracting churches, I finally added one in Oklahoma City, OK.

• In the course of working on Hebrews 10, it became necessary to post the doctrine the Deity of Jesus Christ (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).
  

• I was inspired by a friend to put up the doctrine of the Virgin Birth.  Was Mary sinless?  Was this an immaculate conception?  Is Mary a junior member of the Trinity?  How does Coniah, the sin nature and original sin figure into all of this?  The Doctrine of the Virgin Birth (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (this is about 31 pages culled from the studies of the first and third chapters of Luke).

• Exodus 1–40 have been exegeted, translated and commented on. Exodus 1–35 have received a careful rewrite and with some more graphics and translations added. Exodus 1–15 have had the weekly Bible lesson notes integrated into the text and they have been indexed (HTML) (PDF) (WPD), meaning these chapters are essentially complete (at some point, I may go back and add in some notes from other commentators). Although the work on these chapters is extensive, it is not complete yet. So far, this chapter-by-chapter exegesis is 9000 pages long.  These chapters can be accessed through the (folder) or through the Links (HTML)  (PDF) (WPD).  In  Exodus 13, just uploaded, Israel begins it journey away from Egypt.  A variety of topics are covered in this chapter, including the inability of some Christian groups to understand the concept of a metaphor.  Redeeming the firstborn, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, redemption and sanctification are also a part of this study.   Uploaded November 8, 2022.

• I have added two charts (both in the same document).  The first lists all of the NT books along with the number of chapters, verses and words in each book.  The second chart has the number of OT citations along with two ratios: the number of verses/the number of OT citations and the number of OT citations/the number of verses.  So, if you look at the book of Hebrews, this tells you: (1) one in 3.5 verses is an OT citation and (2) 28% of the verses in Hebrews is quotes from the OT.  I have also done some updating of Hebrews 1& 2.  New Testament Book Chart: (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).
  

• The List (HTML)   (PDF)   (WPD) has been updated 9/25/2022.  This is a list of a great many doctrinal resources, such as churches, online exegetical studies of books of the Bibles and doctrines.  I concentrated on updating doctrinal church and their links.

• In the New Testament, Luke, Acts, 1&2Thessalonians and Galatians have their first drafts completed (and a portion of Luke is complete).  This means, there is a full and complete Greek exegesis, 3 original translations and my initial set of expository notes for these books.
  

• Galatians is the third epistle written by Paul.  There is clearly less closeness between Paul and the Galatians (as compared to the Thessalonians, which I think makes for a better epistle.  Galatians 1 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) Galatians 2 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) has a few very difficult verses to translate; and therefore, to interpret.  In Galatians 3 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) we begin to get a better look at Paul's carefully crafted arguments, which arguments will be helpful to anyone attempting to understand the book of Romans (which is in the que to be done after Galatians is completed; then Hebrews, and then Romans).  Galatians 4 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) continues Paul's logical approach to the legalism of the Galatians, where Paul himself recognizes that maybe he sounds too harsh.  There are some very important sections in this study, including Paul's apprehension of church age doctrine (when did he know it?).  Galatians 5 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) is now uploaded.  We continue with another foray into Paul's logic, as he compares the works of the flesh with the production of the Spirit.
  Galatians 6 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) closes out this chapter, and provides Paul's primary arguments against circumcision for the spiritual life.  The Galatians Links are also uploaded now (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (Folder).  So far, there are 757 pages in this study.  Uploaded 9/15/2022.
  

• I have begun to exegete the Epistles of Paul, starting with his first letter to the Thessalonians. 1Thessalonians 1  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  1Thessalonians 2   (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) .  In the introduction to chapter 2, there are some very important doctrinal issues regarding 1Thess. (Paul's first inspired epistle, the book of Acts and Church Age doctrine.  The believer needs to understanding the relationship between the book of Acts, the clear progression of the Pauline epistles, and the faith and practices of believers today.  At some point, I will write an introduction to the epistles and move those comments there.  The very short chapter 1Thessalonians 3   (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) is now posted (7/20/2022).  1Thessalonians 4 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) is now posted (7/25/2022).  This chapter deals with basic Christian behavior and begins to discuss the concept of the end times (which will require expansion on this topic in 2Thessalonians 2. 1Thessalonians 5 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD); 2Thessalonians 1 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD); 2Thessalonians 2  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD); 2Thessalonians 3  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD); and the Thessalonians Links (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) 1Thess. 5 primarily covers early guidance to what believers ought to be doing.  2Thessalonians is sent very soon after 1Thessalonians, and it will mostly focus on future events (which are laid out in the first chapter).  2Thessalonains 2 covers mostly the man of sin in the tribulation.  However, the problem that the Thessalonians were having was putting the end time events in order.  2Thessalonians pus it altogether, twice stating that the rapture occurs prior to the tribulation (but you will not see that in your English Bibles).  In chapter 3, Paul straightens out the believers who stopped working for a living.  All of the documents are uploaded as of 8/12/2022. 

• Basic Lessons for Luke #1-200 are uploaded.  Each week, I send out lessons on the books of Luke and Exodus.  These are different from the chapter studies below (but they are related).  Each lesson in the weekly studies is 4-5 pages long and designed to be read at one sitting in 10-15 minutes.  The lessons are sent out by email to whomever requests them.  Even though I have entitled them "Basic Lessons", they are not basic.  Periodically, I upload all of the lessons to date and post them.  These first lessons in Luke serve as an introduction to the New Testament gospels and specifically to the book of Luke.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (those are the first 200 lessons--in two separate documents).  All of the weekly lessons to date (in Genesis, Exodus and Luke) can be found in this folder.  As these lessons are completed, the notes are transferred over into the chapter studies.  The weekly studies are designed for the average believer and Sunday School teachers.  The chapter-by-chapter studies are designed for research by pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, etc.  These lessons now contain all of Luke 1-6 with portions of Luke 7.  Uploaded 8/12/2022

• I have begun to exegete the Epistles of Paul, starting with his first letter to the Thessalonians. 1Thessalonians 1  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  1Thessalonians 2   (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) .  In the introduction to chapter 2, there are some very important doctrinal issues regarding 1Thess. (Paul's first inspired epistle, the book of Acts and Church Age doctrine.  The believer needs to understanding the relationship between the book of Acts, the clear progression of the Pauline epistles, and the faith and practices of believers today.  At some point, I will write an introduction to the epistles and move those comments there.  The very short chapter 1Thessalonians 3   (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) is now posted (7/20/2022).  1Thessalonians 4 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) is now posted (7/25/2022).  This chapter deals with basic Christian behavior and begins to discuss the concept of the end times (which will require expansion on this topic in 2Thessalonians 2. 1Thessalonians 5 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD); 2Thessalonians 1 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD); and the Thessalonians Links (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) 1Thess. 5 primarily covers early guidance to what believers ought to be doing.  2Thessalonians is sent very soon after 1Thessalonians, and it will mostly focus on future events (which are laid out in the first chapter).  2Thessalonains 2 covers mostly the man of sin in the tribulation.  However, the problem that the Thessalonians were having was putting the end time events in order.  2Thessalonians pus it altogether, twice stating that the rapture occurs prior to the tribulation (but you will not see that in your English Bibles).  All of the documents are uploaded as of 8/9/2022. 
  

• Basic lessons Exodus #1-225 are now posted online.  Lessons #1-100 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Lessons #101-200 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Lessons #201-300  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  These are the lessons which I send out once a week.  Each lesson is designed to be read in 10-15 minutes over morning coffee.  This takes us to end of Exodus 14.  If you want to receive these lessons as they are produced, contact me.  Currently, we are in the books of Exodus and Luke, planning next to go to Leviticus and Acts.  Posted 8/3/2022

• The Differences Between the Rapture and the Second Advent (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  are examined.  This is not at all original with me.  It is a topic which has been covered adequately by many.  Posted 7/31/2022 as also a part of the 1Thessalonians 5 document.
  

• The Doctrine of Evil shows up in 1Thessalonians 5; so the posted doctrine was updated and expanded considerably.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  posted 7/30/2022
  

• I have begun to exegete the Epistles of Paul, starting with his first letter to the Thessalonians. 1Thessalonians 1  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  1Thessalonians 2   (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) .  In the introduction to chapter 2, there are some very important doctrinal issues regarding 1Thess. (Paul's first inspired epistle, the book of Acts and Church Age doctrine.  The believer needs to understanding the relationship between the book of Acts, the clear progression of the Pauline epistles, and the faith and practices of believers today.  At some point, I will write an introduction to the epistles and move those comments there.  The very short chapter 1Thessalonians 3   (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) is now posted (7/20/2022).  1Thessalonians 4 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) is now posted (7/25/2022).  This chapter deals with basic Christian behavior and begins to discuss the concept of the end times (which will require expansion on this topic in 2Thessalonians 2.
  

• Because I have just completed the first draft of my commentary of Acts, I realize that I should explain my "process" to you.  In the past 10 years, before I work on a particular book in the Bible, I listen to a doctrinal study of that book (generally by R. B. Thieme, Jr.); and I take copious notes (and make use of the existing notes which have been done on his work).  Then I exegete that same book, word-by-word, verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter.  I write 3 translations for each passage, present the entire Greek (or Hebrew) exegesis, and then write commentary on each passage.  I go through each chapter once (first draft) using about 60 translations available for E-sword.  For the second draft, I check some translations which are found on line.  I read and include some of those and write additional commentary.  Then, if that book is up in rotation, I email out weekly lessons for the book, setting the Greek and Hebrew aside (for the most part), and concentrating on explaining each and every passage in that book.  In this process, I may rewrite a lesson 5-10 times.  As I complete a chapter in the weekly lessons, I integrate that material into the existing chapter study and post that online.  Also, most recently, when I complete a chapter, I also write a 1-3 lesson study of that chapter.  These "short" reviews will be gathered in used in a condensed commentary.  So, when all is said and done, I essentially write 3 commentaries: (1) the posted online chapters have everything in them; (2) the lessons I send out via email have been worked and reworked many times; and (3) then there is the condensed commentary.
  

• I have begun a preliminary study of Acts, so far posting Acts 1-28. (for those looking for the later chapters, I am working as fast as I can; they are not uploaded yet).  A full word-by-word exegesis has been done, along with 3 original translations and original commentary.  Acts 1-2 are essentially complete at this time.  The translations have been checked, an internal dictionary is provided and graphics have been added; so they are quite complete at this point.  Acts 2 is one of the most controversial chapters in the Bible and is covered very carefully for that reason.  In that study, we will examine the Baptism of the Spirit, Tongues and communism.  Acts 3 is nearly done; and Acts 4 has the 3 translations and full exegesis and commentary.  Acts 5 is less complete than Acts 4.  Acts 6 is short and the basic exegesis and translation has just been done.  Acts 7 is much longer and the first draft is now posted (it contains Stephen's message and stoning).   Acts 8 is a number of vignettes concerning the early church (Saul ravages the Jerusalem church, many believers leave Jerusalem, and Philip has a smashing ministry in Samaria and elsewhere).  Outlines were added to Acts 5-14 as well.  Gentiles are now becoming a part of the church.  The first draft of Acts 15 has just been added. (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  In Acts 15, there is a meeting among the elders and Apostles in Judaea about the Judaizers who are going about, teaching gentiles that they must be circumcised and follow the Law of Moses.  This Jerusalem council comes to somewhat of a compromise, and an official letter is written for Paul and Barnabas to take to the gentile churches.  I believe that I may have a different take on this than most commentators.  I find there to be many problems with this first epistle to the gentile churches.  I will explain these problems in great detail in this chapter study.  Acts 16 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) has Paul going on his 2nd missionary journey, but with a new crew.  He will be guided to Philippi, which is where the bulk of this chapter takes place.  One of the most interesting questions in this chapter is, "Did Paul involve himself in social action at the end of this chapter?"  This is a fascinating chapter, and there are a number of things which take place here which we may classify as possible game-changers.  Acts 17 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) has Paul in Thessalonica, Berea and Athens.  When in Athens, Paul gives a marvelous sermon on Mars' Hill.  Acts 18 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) has a lot going on.  The 2nd missionary tour ends and the 3rd begins (without much fanfare).  Paul goes outside of the geographical will of God.  A believing teacher named Apollos seems to come out of nowhere.  This chapter includes the dating of Paul's epistles (several sources are tapped for this).  Acts 19 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) is one of the most fascinating chapters in Acts.  Luke spends a great deal of time with what is taking place in Ephesus while Paul is teaching there.  There is a family business that specializes in exorcisms.  That episode ends in a book (scroll) burning.  An artisan who makes silver shrines for the city goddess Artemis believes that Paul is ruining his business, so he gathers men also affected and they riot in Ephesus.  They end up chanting in the city theater where official business takes place.  At the end of the chapter, they are dressed down by a city official.  We might have expected a great debate at this point, but God keeps Paul out of the fray, and lets divine establishment handle the problem.  Acts 20 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) introduces some difficulties in interpretation.  Paul is about to get out of God's geographical will.  He should be staying in Ephesus, but he is going to move towards Jerusalem, which is a mistake.  Nevertheless, about half of this chapter is Paul speaking.  Do we discount all that he says?  Or do we make an attempt to figure out where Paul is stating true doctrine and where he is overcome with this emotional draw to Jerusalem?  These are important considerations, as Paul talks about going to go to Jerusalem (which is outside of God's geographical will).  There is something else to consider.  By this point in the book of Acts, it begins to be clear that Paul himself developed most Church Age doctrine.  There is every indication that this was a process but no suggestion that God taught any of this directly to Paul (except through God the Holy Spirit).  Acts 21 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)is all about Paul getting out of the geographical will of God, after which, he allows himself to be compromised by the elders at the church in Jerusalem at very fundamental points of doctrine.  It can be disconcerting to see Paul make error after error.   Acts 22 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) continues this remarkable drama.  In this chapter, Paul is given the opportunity to give his testimony under a somewhat controlled setting, and still, things spiral out of control.  At the end of this chapter, the chiliarch is about to beat a confession out of Paul, but Paul reveals to him that he is a Roman citizen  This changes everything.  Quite frankly, at this point, I find myself looking ahead.  This is quite the fascinating human drama (with divine overtones and undertones).  In Acts 23 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD), Paul has asked to speak before the Sanhedrin.  The Chiliarch grants Paul this request, but Paul, under pressure, begins to operate from human viewpoint, and the hearing degenerates into chaos.  The Chiliarch quickly moves Paul back to the barracks, but over 400 men dedicate themselves to the murder of Paul.  When the Chiliarch hears of this, he must act fast to preserve order in Jerusalem.  He sends Paul to Caesarea to be tried by Procurator Felix.  Acts 24 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) has Paul in Caesarea, again making a defense, but this time before Felix, the governor of Palestine.  I have found myself looking ahead throughout this entire narrative.  Acts 25 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) is a rare chapter indeed, as most of the dialogue and monologue comes from Festus, apparently an unbeliever.  You might say, he put himself into a very difficult position, and he is trying to figure out how to fix it in this and the next chapter.  Acts 26 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) features Paul's trial before King Agrippa, which trial seems dubious in its nature.  Festus has his say in Acts 25; Paul will have his say in Acts 26.  There could not be a greater contrast between two men.  Acts 27 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) is one of the most unusual chapters in Bible narrative.  This covers the ill-fated trip of Paul, as he is being transported to Rome.  They should have stopped and wintered in Crete, but the ship's owner and the ship's captain disagreed.  No small surprise that Paul is right.  Acts 28 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) is now complete (the first draft) and it is also an unusual chapter.  It is very unusual in what it lacks as much as it is unusual in what is found in this chapter.  However, the unusual makeup of this final chapter also tells us that this book was finished before Paul was acquitted and before he left Rome.  The Greek lexicon has been added to and also posted (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  All uploaded 7/10/2022 (and earlier). All chapters are linked in the master document: (Acts Links HTML)  (Acts Links PDF)  (Acts Links WPD) (folder) At this point, this study of the book of Acts is over 6100 pages.

• Luke 6 is nearly complete.  See the Luke Links (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) for the progress on all of the chapters. The entire study of Luke is now in excess of 7300 pages.  The book is complete, but chapters 1-6 are more complete than the others.  Chapter 6 was quite amazing, with Jesus and His brilliance when responding to the false accusations of violating the Sabbath; and His Sermon on the Plain is quite a revelation.  Uploaded 7/3/2022.

• I have begun a preliminary study of Acts, so far posting Acts 1-27. (for those looking for the later chapters, I am working as fast as I can; they are not uploaded yet).  A full word-by-word exegesis has been done, along with 3 original translations and original commentary.  Acts 1-2 are essentially complete at this time.  The translations have been checked, an internal dictionary is provided and graphics have been added; so they are quite complete at this point.  Acts 2 is one of the most controversial chapters in the Bible and is covered very carefully for that reason.  In that study, we will examine the Baptism of the Spirit, Tongues and communism.  Acts 3 is nearly done; and Acts 4 has the 3 translations and full exegesis and commentary.  Acts 5 is less complete than Acts 4.  Acts 6 is short and the basic exegesis and translation has just been done.  Acts 7 is much longer and the first draft is now posted (it contains Stephen's message and stoning).   Acts 8 is a number of vignettes concerning the early church (Saul ravages the Jerusalem church, many believers leave Jerusalem, and Philip has a smashing ministry in Samaria and elsewhere).  Outlines were added to Acts 5-14 as well.  Gentiles are now becoming a part of the church.  The first draft of Acts 15 has just been added. (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  In Acts 15, there is a meeting among the elders and Apostles in Judaea about the Judaizers who are going about, teaching gentiles that they must be circumcised and follow the Law of Moses.  This Jerusalem council comes to somewhat of a compromise, and an official letter is written for Paul and Barnabas to take to the gentile churches.  I believe that I may have a different take on this than most commentators.  I find there to be many problems with this first epistle to the gentile churches.  I will explain these problems in great detail in this chapter study.  Acts 16 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) has Paul going on his 2nd missionary journey, but with a new crew.  He will be guided to Philippi, which is where the bulk of this chapter takes place.  One of the most interesting questions in this chapter is, "Did Paul involve himself in social action at the end of this chapter?"  This is a fascinating chapter, and there are a number of things which take place here which we may classify as possible game-changers.  Acts 17 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) has Paul in Thessalonica, Berea and Athens.  When in Athens, Paul gives a marvelous sermon on Mars' Hill.  Acts 18 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) has a lot going on.  The 2nd missionary tour ends and the 3rd begins (without much fanfare).  Paul goes outside of the geographical will of God.  A believing teacher named Apollos seems to come out of nowhere.  This chapter includes the dating of Paul's epistles (several sources are tapped for this).  Acts 19 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) is one of the most fascinating chapters in Acts.  Luke spends a great deal of time with what is taking place in Ephesus while Paul is teaching there.  There is a family business that specializes in exorcisms.  That episode ends in a book (scroll) burning.  An artisan who makes silver shrines for the city goddess Artemis believes that Paul is ruining his business, so he gathers men also affected and they riot in Ephesus.  They end up chanting in the city theater where official business takes place.  At the end of the chapter, they are dressed down by a city official.  We might have expected a great debate at this point, but God keeps Paul out of the fray, and lets divine establishment handle the problem.  Acts 20 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) introduces some difficulties in interpretation.  Paul is about to get out of God's geographical will.  He should be staying in Ephesus, but he is going to move towards Jerusalem, which is a mistake.  Nevertheless, about half of this chapter is Paul speaking.  Do we discount all that he says?  Or do we make an attempt to figure out where Paul is stating true doctrine and where he is overcome with this emotional draw to Jerusalem?  These are important considerations, as Paul talks about going to go to Jerusalem (which is outside of God's geographical will).  There is something else to consider.  By this point in the book of Acts, it begins to be clear that Paul himself developed most Church Age doctrine.  There is every indication that this was a process but no suggestion that God taught any of this directly to Paul (except through God the Holy Spirit).  Acts 21 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)is all about Paul getting out of the geographical will of God, after which, he allows himself to be compromised by the elders at the church in Jerusalem at very fundamental points of doctrine.  It can be disconcerting to see Paul make error after error.   Acts 22 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) continues this remarkable drama.  In this chapter, Paul is given the opportunity to give his testimony under a somewhat controlled setting, and still, things spiral out of control.  At the end of this chapter, the chiliarch is about to beat a confession out of Paul, but Paul reveals to him that he is a Roman citizen  This changes everything.  Quite frankly, at this point, I find myself looking ahead.  This is quite the fascinating human drama (with divine overtones and undertones).  In Acts 23 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD), Paul has asked to speak before the Sanhedrin.  The Chiliarch grants Paul this request, but Paul, under pressure, begins to operate from human viewpoint, and the hearing degenerates into chaos.  The Chiliarch quickly moves Paul back to the barracks, but over 400 men dedicate themselves to the murder of Paul.  When the Chiliarch hears of this, he must act fast to preserve order in Jerusalem.  He sends Paul to Caesarea to be tried by Procurator Felix.  Acts 24 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) has Paul in Caesarea, again making a defense, but this time before Felix, the governor of Palestine.  I have found myself looking ahead throughout this entire narrative.  Acts 25 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) is a rare chapter indeed, as most of the dialogue and monologue comes from Festus, apparently an unbeliever.  You might say, he put himself into a very difficult position, and he is trying to figure out how to fix it in this and the next chapter.  Acts 26 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) features Paul's trial before King Agrippa, which trial seems dubious in its nature.  Festus has his say in Acts 25; Paul will have his say in Acts 26.  There could not be a greater contrast between two men.  Acts 27 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) is one of the most unusual chapters in Bible narrative.  This covers the ill-fated trip of Paul, as he is being transported to Rome.  They should have stopped and wintered in Crete, but the ship's owner and the ship's captain disagreed.  No small surprise that Paul is right.  The Greek lexicon has been added to and also posted (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  All uploaded 6/27/2022 (and earlier). All chapters are linked in the master document: (Acts Links HTML)  (Acts Links PDF)  (Acts Links WPD) (folder) At this point, this study of the book of Acts is over 5900 pages.

• Exodus 14 has finally been completed in the weekly Bible lessons.  The summary is now integrated into the Exodus exegesis (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) and full text is now integrated into the Exodus 14 exegesis (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) This is one of the pivotal chapters in the book of Exodus, where God opens up the Sea of Reeds and moves Israel across that sea safely.  The entire chapter-by-chapter of Exodus, although incomplete after Exodus 14, is 9300 pages long and may be accessed here: (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (Folder).  Uploaded 5/26/2022.
  

• Although I posted a combined doctrine of the human soul and the human spirit (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) at the time that I completed Genesis 25 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD), I did not post those doctrines separately.  So I have added the Doctrine of the Human Spirit (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) and the Doctrine of the Human Soul (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  3/14/2022
  

• Basic Lessons for Luke #1-175 are uploaded.  Each week, I send out lessons on the books of Luke and Exodus.  These are different from the chapter studies below (but they are related).  Each lesson in the weekly studies is 4-5 pages long and designed to be read at one sitting in 10-15 minutes.  The lessons are sent out by email to whomever requests them.  Even though I have entitled them "Basic Lessons", they are not basic.  Periodically, I upload all of the lessons to date and post them.  These first lessons in Luke serve as an introduction to the New Testament gospels and specifically to the book of Luke.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (those are the first 100 lessons with links to the next 75 lessons).  All of the weekly lessons to date (in Genesis, Exodus and Luke) can be found in this folder.  As these lessons are completed, the notes are transferred over into the chapter studies.  The weekly studies are designed for the average believer and Sunday School teachers.  The chapter-by-chapter studies are designed for research by pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, etc.  These lessons now contain all of Luke 1-5 with portions of Luke 6.  Uploaded 2/11/2022

• I have begun a preliminary study of Acts, so far posting Acts 1-13.  A full word-by-word exegesis has been done, along with 3 original translations and original commentary.  Acts 1-2 are essentially complete at this time.  The translations have been checked, an internal dictionary is provided and graphics have been added; so they are quite complete at this point.  Acts 2 is one of the most controversial chapters in the Bible and is covered very carefully for that reason.  In that study, we will examine the Baptism of the Spirit, Tongues and communism.  Acts 3 is nearly done; and Acts 4 has the 3 translations and full exegesis and commentary.  Acts 5 is less complete than Acts 4.  Acts 6 is short and the basic exegesis and translation has just been done.  Acts 7 is much longer and the first draft is now posted (it contains Stephen's message and stoning).   Acts 8 is a number of vignettes concerning the early church (Saul ravages the Jerusalem church, many believers leave Jerusalem, and Philip has a smashing ministry in Samaria and elsewhere).  Outlines were added to Acts 5-13 as well.  Gentiles are now becoming a part of the church.  The first draft of Acts 13 has just been added. (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  In Acts 13, Barnabas and Saul begin the first missionary journey.  Suddenly, Saul is going by the name Paul; and he appears to take the lead in this chapter.  It is also clear that his ministry will be to the gentiles.  Some big changes with this chapter, and not everything is explained in the text (particularly his name change).  However, I believe that I will help to resolve that issue in your mind.  At this point, this study of the book of Acts is nearly 3000 pages.  The Greek lexicon has been added to and also posted (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  All uploaded 2/6/2022 (and earlier). All chapters are linked in the master document: (Acts Links HTML)  (Acts Links PDF)  (Acts Links WPD) (folder)

• Basic lessons Exodus #1-200 are now posted online.  Lessons #1-100 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Lessons #101-200 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  These are the lessons which I send out once a week.  Each lesson is designed to be read in 10-15 minutes over morning coffee.  This takes us to end of Exodus 13.  Posted 1/25/2022
  
• I have 3 sets of lessons uploaded on the book of Exodus.  I wrote a full book commentary 20+ years ago.  It is so-so and very short (around 500 pages).  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  I sent out lessons weekly on the book of Exodus to those who request it.  Links to those lesson (as far as I have gone) are listed above.  I also do a chapter-by-chapter of the book of Exodus, which includes a full word-by-word exegesis and 3 original translations (and everything which is found in the weekly commentary).  This study is more designed for pastors, Sunday School teachers, commentators and researchers, which can be accessed through this document: (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  (folder).  That document will have the links to reach any of the work that I have done on Exodus.

• The following doctrines were appended, based upon work done in Exodus 13 and Luke 5: The Doctrine of Kenosis (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD), Documentary Hypothesis (also known as the JEPD theory)  (HTML)   (PDF)  (WPD); and Dispensations (HTML)   (PDF)   (WPD).  Uploaded 12/26/2021.
  

• Exodus 1–40 have been exegeted, translated and commented on. Exodus 1–35 have received a careful rewrite and with some more graphics and translations added. Exodus 1–13 have had the weekly Bible lesson notes integrated into the text and they have been indexed (HTML) (PDF) (WPD), meaning these chapters are essentially complete (at some point, I may go back and add in some notes from other commentators). Although the work on these chapters is extensive, it is not complete yet. So far, this chapter-by-chapter exegesis is 9000 pages long.  These chapters can be accessed through the (folder) or through the Links (HTML)  (PDF) (WPD).  In  Exodus 13, just uploaded, Israel begins it journey away from Egypt.  A variety of topics are covered in this chapter, including the inability of some Christian groups to understand the concept of a metaphor.  Redeeming the firstborn, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, redemption and sanctification are also a part of this study.   Uploaded December 23, 2021.
  
• The Doctrine of the Ten Commandments was also uploaded (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  December 23, 2021.
  

• Luke 5 is nearly complete.  See the Luke Links (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) for the progress on all of the chapters. The entire study of Luke is now in excess of 7200 pages.  Uploaded 12/19/2021.
  

• I have begun a preliminary study of Acts, so far posting Acts 1-8.  A full word-by-word exegesis has been done, along with 3 original translations and original commentary.  Acts 1-2 are essentially complete at this time.  The translations have been checked, an internal dictionary is provided and graphics have been added; so they are quite complete at this point.  Acts 2 is one of the most controversial chapters in the Bible and is covered very carefully for that reason.  In that study, we will examine the Baptism of the Spirit, Tongues and communism.  Acts 3 is nearly done; and Acts 4 has the 3 translations and full exegesis and commentary.  Acts 5 is less complete than Acts 4.  Acts 6 is short and the basic exegesis and translation has just been done.  At this point, this study of the book of Acts is 1700+ pages.  Acts 7 is much longer and the first draft is now posted (it contains Stephen's message and stoning).  The first draft of Acts 8 has just been added.  Acts 8 is a number of vignettes concerning the early church (Saul ravages the Jerusalem church, many believers leave Jerusalem, and Philip has a smashing ministry in Samaria and elsewhere).  Outlines were added to Acts 5-8 as well.   The Greek lexicon has been added to and also posted.  All uploaded 12/14/2021. 

• I have updated the "Dual Authorship of Scripture" with a dictionary of terms.  The Dual Authorship of Scripture is the concept that the human author means one thing by the words that he writes; and God the Holy Spirit means something else, by using those same words.   (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  The Doctrinal Terms document has also been updated and posted.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  This document is now 53 pages long and contains all of the doctrines studied at this website  Updated 12/12/2021.

• I have begun a preliminary study of Acts, so far posting Acts 1-7.  A full word-by-word exegesis has been done, along with 3 original translations and original commentary.  Acts 1-2 are essentially complete at this time.  The translations have been checked, an internal dictionary is provided and graphics have been added; so they are quite complete at this point.  Acts 2 is one of the most controversial chapters in the Bible and is covered very carefully for that reason.  In that study, we will examine the Baptism of the Spirit, Tongues and communism.  Acts 3 is nearly done; and Acts 4 has the 3 translations and full exegesis and commentary.  Acts 5 is less complete than Acts 4.  Acts 6 is short and the basic exegesis and translation has just been done.  At this point, this study of the book of Acts is 1500+ pages.  Acts 7 is much longer and the first draft is now posted (it contains Stephen's message and stoning).    Uploaded 12/6/2021. 

•  Salvation (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) This is not a treatise on Salvation (although many principles are explained).  Primarily, this is a list of most of the salvation verses in the Old and New Testaments.
  

• The Doctrine of Kenosis (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) and the Doctrine of the Hypostatic Union (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) have been added; along with the Uses of the Word "Peace" in the Bible (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) and the Glory of the Lord  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  The Doctrine of the Grace Apparatus for Perception (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) has been expanded, the Priesthoods of God and Man has been expanded  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) as has the Way of God  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) and the Doctrine of the Firstborn (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  The Doctrine of Kenosis is about the emptying of the Lord's Deity in favor of acting solely within the confines of His Deity during His earthly ministry.  The Hypostatic Union describes the unique union between the Deity of Jesus Christ with His humanity in One Person forever.  The Grace Apparatus for Perception explains how the believer in the Church Age learns.  All uploaded 11/19/2021
  

• I have begun a preliminary study of Acts, so far posting Acts 1-5.  A full word-by-word exegesis has been done, along with 3 original translations and original commentary.  Acts 1-2 are essentially complete at this time.  The translations have been checked, an internal dictionary is provided and graphics have been added; so they are quite complete at this point.  Acts 2 is one of the most controversial chapters in the Bible and is covered very carefully for that reason.  In that study, we will examine the Baptism of the Spirit, Tongues and communism.  Acts 3 is nearly done; and Acts 4 has the 3 translations and full exegesis and commentary.  Acts 5 is less complete than Acts 4.  At this point, this study is 1091 pages.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  (folder)  Uploaded 11/16/2021

• I am currently working on both Psalms 1, 22, 69 & 109.  As important information is added, I will upload and update the studies which are currently online.  I have done a lot of work on Psalm 22, but will continue working on it for another couple weeks; and Psalm 109 is recently posted (fully translated, but still incomplete).  See the Psalm Links  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  (Folder) (66 of the 150 psalms have been exegeted so far).  That is about 40% of the psalms done so far. Just updating Psalm 22 today.  Uploaded 11/3/2021.
  

• Psalm 1 is now exegeted word-by-word in the Hebrew and comes with basic commentary.  Psalm 1 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)  (Folder).  This psalm is about the eternal differentiation between the righteous and the malevolent.  462 pages; and there is still work to be done here.  To see all of the psalms which have been exegeted, see the Psalm Links  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  (Folder) (66 of the 150 psalms have been exegeted so far).  Uploaded 10/6/2021.
  

• Psalm 22 is now exegeted word-by-word in the Hebrew with a basic commentary.  Psalm 22  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  (Folder).  This psalm is a very graphic description of Jesus on the cross.  217 pages; but there is a lot of work still to do on this psalm.  Uploaded 10/17/2021
  

• I have begun a preliminary study of Acts, so far posting Acts 1-4.  A full word-by-word exegesis has been done, along with 3 original translations and original commentary.  Acts 1-2 are essentially complete at this time.  The translations have been checked, an internal dictionary is provided and graphics have been added; so they are quite complete at this point.  Acts 2 is one of the most controversial chapters in the Bible and is covered very carefully for that reason.  In that study, we will examine the Baptism of the Spirit, Tongues and communism.  Acts 3 is nearly done; and Acts 4 has the 3 translations and full exegesis and commentary.  At this point, this study is 872 pages.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  (folder)  Uploaded 9/27/2021
  

• It has come to my attention that some documents on this website which are linked are not coming up in some browsers.  One workaround is to simply access the individual directories.  These would be www.kukis.org/Acts   www.kukis.org/Basicexegesis   www.kukis.org/Chronicles  Or www.kukis.org/ + any of the following directories: Deuteronomy, Doctrines, Ecclesiastes, Eng_trans, Esther, evolution, Exodus, Genesis, Important_Topics, Inspiration, Isaiah, Job, Joshua, Judges, Kings, Languages, Leviticus, Links, Luke, Miscellaneous, Notes, Numbers, Pentateuch (probably obsolete now), Proverbs, Psalms, Ruth, salvation, Samuel, SOS, Tongues, Translation, Zechariah (correct capital and lower case letters are essential).  Posted 9/10/2021
  

• Basic lessons Exodus #1-181 are now posted online.  Lessons #1-100 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Lessons #101-181 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  These are the lessons which I send out once a week.  Each lesson is designed to be read in 10-15 minutes over morning coffee.  This takes us to end of Exodus 12 (which is the reason for posting to the odd number of 181).  Posted 9/10/2021
  
• I have 3 sets of lessons uploaded on the book of Exodus.  I wrote a full book commentary 20+ years ago.  It is so-so and very short (around 500 pages).  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  I sent out lessons weekly on the book of Exodus to those who request it.  Links to those lesson (as far as I have gone) are listed above.  I also do a chapter-by-chapter of the book of Exodus, which includes a full word-by-word exegesis and 3 original translations (and everything which is found in the weekly commentary).  This study is more designed for pastors, Sunday School teachers, commentators and researchers, which can be accessed through this document: (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  (folder).  That document will have the links to reach any of the word that I have done on Exodus.
  

• Basic Lessons for Luke #1-150 are uploaded.  Each week, I send out lessons on the books of Luke and Exodus.  This is different from the chapter studies below (but they are related).  Each lesson in the weekly studies is 4-5 pages long and designed to be read at one sitting in 10-15 minutes.  The lessons are sent out by email to whomever requests them.  Periodically, I upload all of the lessons to date and post them.  These first lessons in Luke serve as an introduction to the New Testament gospels and specifically to the book of Luke.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (those are the first 100 lessons with links to the next 25).  All of the weekly lessons to date (in Genesis, Exodus and Luke) can be found in this folder.  As these lessons are completed, the notes are transferred over into the chapter studies.  The weekly studies are designed for the average believer and Sunday School teachers.  The chapter-by-chapter studies are designed for research by pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, etc.  These lessons now contain all of Luke 4 and portions of Luke 5.  Uploaded 9/3/2021

• The Passover was a ritual required of the Hebrew people by God which goes back over 3500 years.  This ritual began when they were slaves in Egypt.  Those who obeyed the Passover saved their families; those who did not, lost their firstborn.  This ritual represents Jesus Christ and His death on the cross.  The Doctrine of the Passover has been updated with the Passover Gospel and the Seder (the contemporary Jewish observance of the Passover).  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  The Doctrine of  Atonement/Unlimited Atonement  (also from Exodus 12) (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD). Both uploaded 8/25/2021.  The contemporary meal eaten by Jewish people today, known as the Seder, is supposed to be an update of the Passover meal.  However, it has very little in common with the carefully defined Passover Supper.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  Uploaded 8/27/2021.  The doctrines of Hyssop (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) and Leaven (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (from the study of Exodus 20) were uploaded 8/28/2021.
  

• Exodus 1–40 have been exegeted, translated and commented on. Exodus 1–35 have received a careful rewrite and with some more graphics and translations added. Exodus 1–12 have had the weekly Bible lesson notes integrated into the text and they have been indexed (HTML) (PDF) (WPD), meaning these chapters are essentially complete (at some point, I may go back and add in some notes from other commentators). Although the work on these chapters is extensive, it is not complete yet. So far, this chapter-by-chapter exegesis is 9000 pages long.  These chapters can be accessed through the (folder) or through the Links (HTML)  (PDF) (WPD).  In  Exodus 12, just uploaded, is the central chapter of the book of Exodus.  This features the first Passover, guidance for future Passovers, the 10th judgment of Egypt, and the actual exodus out of Egypt.   Uploaded August 25, 2021

• Although I still have a lot of work to do in Luke (the exegesis and 3 original translations and basic commentary are all complete), I have also started to do the basic exegesis for the book of Acts.  Acts 1 is now posted.  It includes the fully Greek exegesis, original 3 translations (double-checked), commentary, and graphics.  Acts 1 is very much a companion to Luke 24, because both chapters appear to have Jesus ascending into heaven (but, in truth, this happens only in Acts 1, not in Luke 24).  Acts 1 is also fascinating, because half of the chapter is given over to a phony election (the election/selection of the so-called 12th Apostle).  So that there is no misunderstanding, this was a bogus event, although Luke's inclusion suggests (1) that he and the Apostles did not realize that their election of Matthias was not any part of God's directive will; but (2) God the Holy Spirit (also the Author of the book of Acts), obviously did recognize that their election of a 12th Apostle was a work of the flesh.  Acts 1 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (folder).  Uploaded August 22, 2021.
  

• So far, Luke 1–4 are essentially complete (3 original translations, full word-by-word Greek exegesis, translations taken from over 100 available, and a full commentary). Unfortunately, Luke 4 is too large to convert to a PDF (I think it is around 70 mb).  The PDF for Luke 4 was from a year or so ago.  Luke 4, an amazing chapter, was updated and posted 7/12/2021
  

  Luke 5–8 are mostly complete (3 original translations, full word-by-word Greek exegesis, translations taken from over 100 available, and a reasonable commentary).

  Luke 9–21 have been exegeted, translated (with 3 original translations) and interpreted (commentary is there, but I will be making improvements to it in the future).  There are some very difficult passages in Luke 17 and Luke 18, which I believe I have explained well.
  The entire Luke study is now 6200+ pages.  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)  Luke 18 uploaded 5/27/2021  Luke 19-20 uploaded 6/14-15/2021    Luke 21 uploaded 7/12/2021  Luke 22, just translated and exegeted, uploaded 7/18/2021; Luke 23, just translated and exegeted, uploaded 7/27/2021 Luke 24 is translated, exegeted and uploaded 8/13/2021 (there is much more work to be done on these final 3 chapters). 

•  The Doctrine of Dispensations (HTML)  (PDF) (WPD)  has been updated 7/15/2021
  
•  The Doctrine of Signs, Miracles and Healings (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) This is a brief doctrine, posted previously, but never linked to.  Some new material was added 7/15/2021
• The Doctrinal Terms have been updated and posted.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  7/12/2021
  

• Exodus 1–40 have been exegeted, translated and commented on. Exodus 1–35 have received a careful rewrite and with some more graphics and translations added. Exodus 1–11 have had the weekly Bible lesson notes integrated into the text and they have been indexed (HTML) (PDF) (WPD), meaning these chapters are essentially complete (at some point, I may go back and add in some notes from other commentators). Although the work on these chapters is extensive, it is not complete yet. So far, this chapter-by-chapter exegesis is 9000 pages long.  These chapters can be accessed through the (folder) or through the Links (HTML)  (PDF) (WPD).  In  Exodus 33, just uploaded, Moses tells the people what is needed for building the Tabernacle and its furniture, and they bring what is necessary.  Something unusual occurs in this chapter.  God tells Moses what is needed; Moses tells the people what is needed; then the people bring the things which are needed.  It is very rare to see this much repetition, but there is a reason for it.  Also, we study the concept of Christian teamwork as well as skills and talents which we each have.   Uploaded April 24, 2021

• The Passover was a ritual required of the Hebrew people by God going back over 3500 years.  This ritual began when they were slaves in Egypt.  Those who obeyed the Passover saved their families; those who did not, lost their firstborn.  This ritual represents Jesus Christ and His death on the cross.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Uploaded 3/31/2021
  

• Exodus 1–40 have been exegeted, translated and commented on. Exodus 1–33 have received a careful rewrite and with some more graphics and translations added. Exodus 1–11 have had the weekly Bible lesson notes integrated into the text and they have been indexed (HTML) (PDF) (WPD), meaning these chapters are essentially complete (at some point, I may go back and add in some notes from other commentators). Although the work on these chapters is extensive, it is not complete yet. So far, this chapter-by-chapter exegesis is 8700 pages long.  These chapters can be accessed through the (folder) or through the Links (HTML)  (PDF) (WPD).  Exodus 33, just uploaded, God is ready to desert Israel entirely, and Moses stands in the gap.  There is a lot to be discussed in this chapter, including the concept of searching for deep Christian experiences.  Uploaded March 13, 2021
  

• Just added: The Authorship of Genesis  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  It is almost accepted as Christian dogma that Moses wrote the book of Genesis.  However, there is absolutely no support for this theory in Scripture.  Moses is said to be the author of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy (and one of the Psalms); but no one in the New Testament ever writes (or says), "Now hear this quotation from Moses" and then quotes from Genesis.  There is a very logical, organic, and Holy Spirit-guided explanation as to how we got the book of Genesis (and what I mean here is, the process of writing the book of Genesis was guided by God the Holy Spirit).  Uploaded 3/6/2021
  
• Closely related to the Authorship of Genesis is Why God Chose Abraham  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  There are many things which all came together all at once, which produced the spiritual journey of Abraham.  During his lifetime, virtually every ancient saint of note died (essentially, the entire line of Shem, including Shem).  There was a need to put the Scriptures into the hands of one man (and, eventually, into the hands of a single nation).  And, quite obviously, Abraham, from his volition, had to go along with the plan of God, which took all of these things into account.  Uploaded 3/6/2021
• A study which suggests itself to me is, the Timing of the Saints.  Abraham, Moses, Joshua, Samuel, and David (along with many other Old Testament believers) came onto the scene of man's history at just the exact right time.  Abraham would have no similar place in the plan of God, had he been born 100 years earlier (or later).  The same thing is true of virtually any important person in the plan of God (obviously, every person in the plan of God is a product of God's grace).  This can be extrapolated to you and I as well.  Bob Thieme often talked about a personal sense of destiny--let me add to that, our sense of destiny is very closely tied to the time in which we live.  I certainly know that to be true in my own life.  On my very long list of things to do is this doctrine.  Or, you may be reading this right now and decide that you are interested in making a study of this.
  

• The Coniah Curse and the Sin Nature  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  was originally posted April 23, 2014.  It appears that Coniah (also known as Jeconiah), a descendant of King David, is supposed to be cut out of the line of Christ in Jer. 22:24–30.  However, we find his name in Matt. 1:11, which is a part of the genealogy of Jesus Christ.  So what gives? This doctrine was updated and a dictionary of terms was added as well.  3/5/2021
  

• Basic Lessons for Luke #1-125 are uploaded.  Each week, I send out lessons on the books of Luke and Exodus.  This is different from the chapter studies below.  Each lesson in the weekly studies is 4-5 pages long and designed to be read at one sitting in 10-15 minutes.  The lessons are sent out by email to whomever requests them.  Periodically, I upload all of the lessons to date and post them.  These first lessons in Luke serve as an introduction to the New Testament gospels and specifically to the book of Luke.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (those are the first 100 lessons with links to the next 25).  All of the weekly lessons to date (in Genesis, Exodus and Luke) can be found in this folder.  As these lessons are completed, the notes are transferred over into the chapter studies.  The weekly studies are designed for the average believer and Sunday School teachers.  The chapter-by-chapter studies are designed for research by pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, etc.  The last two lessons (#124-125) are about a little known public ministry of the Lord's.  It is a fascinating study, where two verses in Luke unlock a ministry that Jesus had which is unknown, outside the book of Luke.  Uploaded 3/5/2021
  

• Exodus 1–40 have been exegeted, translated and commented on. Exodus 1–32 have received a careful rewrite and with some more graphics and translations added. Exodus 1–11 have had the weekly Bible lesson notes integrated into the text and they have been indexed (HTML) (PDF) (WPD), meaning these chapters are essentially complete (at some point, I may go back and add in some notes from other commentators). Although the work on these chapters is extensive, it is not complete yet. So far, this chapter-by-chapter exegesis is 8700 pages long.  These chapters can be accessed through the (folder) or through the Links (HTML)  (PDF) (WPD).  Exodus 32, just uploaded, has Moses ordering the Levites to take up swords and to go through the people of Israel and kill a number of them.  What can we learn from this?  Can we make an actual application from this to our Christian lives?  Uploaded January 4, 11, 23, 31, 2021  February 4, 25, 2021.

• Basic lessons Exodus #1-150 are now posted online.  Lessons #1-100 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Lessons #101-150 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  These are the lessons which I send out once a week.  Each lesson is designed to be read in 10-15 minutes over morning coffee.  This takes us to middle of Exodus 12.  Posted 2/10/2021

• Doctrine of the Client Nation, first assembled in 2010, is being updated to 2021 (some of the applications will be brought up to date).  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  This is a 45 page doctrine, and has an abbreviated doctrine (16 pages) added to it.  Uploaded 2/9/2021
  

• When asked about it, R. B. Thieme, Jr. said that he did not mind us sharing our notes from his class.  That is all that I am doing here.  What I have done with his 1972 Hebrews series is, hyperlink the doctrines and the corrected translation on pp. 1-2; and follow that with an easy-to-follow hyperlinked index.  My WP cried and died when trying to make this document into a PDF.  (HTML)  (WPD).  This project is not yet complete, but I am about halfway through.  You will agree, after viewing this document, that this is what notes ought to look like.
  

• There are two excellent translations which are very hard to find online: the Christian Community Bible and the Heritage Bible.  Even though both of them are translations with the imprimatur (meaning, they are "Catholic" Bibles), don't let that frighten you off.  They are both interesting and well-translated English Bibles.  Some of their footnotes are excellent as well.  These are PDF documents.  I did not include the apocrypha.  Both can be found here.  Uploaded February 7, 2021.
  

• There are a number of Herods in Scripture.  This doctrine will help you sort them out.  Herod and His Line (HTML) (PDF) (WPD).  Uploaded 1/3/2021
  
• In the book of Luke there are two High Priests functioning at the same time: Annas and Caiaphas.  This doctrine may give you some insight as to what is going on.  Annas and Caiaphas (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  Uploaded 1/3/2021
  

• Basic Lessons for Luke #1-115 are uploaded.  Each week, I send out lessons in the book of Luke and the book of Exodus.  This is different from the chapter studies below.  Each lesson in the weekly studies is 4-5 pages long and designed to be read at one sitting in 10-15 minutes.  The lessons are sent out by email to whomever requests them.  Periodically, I upload all of the lessons to date and post them.  These first lessons in Luke serve as an introduction to the New Testament gospels and specifically to the book of Luke.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (those are the first 100 lessons with links to the next 15).  All of the weekly lessons to date (in Genesis, Exodus and Luke) can be found in this folder.  As these lessons are completed, the notes are transferred over into the chapter studies.  The weekly studies are designed for the average believer and Sunday School teachers.  The chapter-by-chapter studies are designed for research by pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, etc.  (1/1/2021)

• So far, Luke 1–3 are essentially completed (3 original translations, full word-by-word Greek exegesis, translations taken from over 100 available, and a full commentary).

  Luke 4–8 mostly complete (3 original translations, full word-by-word Greek exegesis, translations taken from over 100 available, and a reasonable commentary).

  Luke 9–16 has been exegeted, translated (with 3 original translations) and interpreted (commentary is there, but sparse). 
  The entire Luke study is now 5000+ pages.  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)  Luke 3 uploaded 1/1/2021

• Leviticus chapters 1-13 are now uploaded.    This is a word-by-word, chapter-by-chapter study, fully exegeted in the Hebrew, and drawing upon 45+ translations.  This includes 2 sets of original commentary and 3 original translations.  Leviticus Links (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  You can also access via the parent directory: http://kukis.org/Leviticus/  The chapter just uploaded, Leviticus 13, is all about leprosy--how to identify it and what to do with those who have it.  The verse-by-verse commentary is light; but there are several important sections on the accurate science found in Leviticus 13.  It is, quite frankly, amazing.  This study is now 1900+ pages long.  Uploaded 12/22/2020.

• Exodus 11  is now complete, apart from containing comments from other commentators.  I have completed the weekly study of Exodus through chapter 11 and have integrated those notes back into Exodus 1-11, uploaded 12/16/2020  Exodus 1-40 are all nearly complete.  These chapters can be accessed through the (folder) or through the Links (HTML)  (PDF) (WPD).  This document has also been indexed, which means that the topics found in those chapters have been added to the Old Testament Topics and Doctrines document (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (this is the document that I go to in order to see if I have posted a particular doctrine or topic already). 12/16/2020
  

• Luke 1-16 are now uploaded.  It includes a complete, word-by-word exegesis, 3 original translations; original commentary; and I referenced 60+ other translations.  This includes some very difficult passages to interpret, including Jesus teaching, "Sell everything and give to the poor."  In Luke 13, Jesus discusses a current event, and then says that the Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed.  In Luke 14, Jesus speaks to two very different groups of people, and delivers a number of parables which are carefully explained in the document posted.  I have increased the number of doctrinal terms included in Luke 14, and made these terms pair-wise hyperlinked, so that you can go back and forth between the text and the Dictionary of Terms.  Uploaded 10/29/2020, 11/7, 23, 30/2020  12/10/20  The entire Luke study is now 4900+ pages.  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)
  
• The Greek lexicon is updated (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD); the list of Doctrinal Terms is updated (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  11/30/20
  

• I send out by email lessons in Exodus and Luke.  For some reason, Exodus lesson #133 was kicked back, after being sent and resent.  Therefore, I am posting Exodus Lessons 101-133.  Lessons #1-100 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Lessons #101-133 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  10/13/2020
  

• Luke 11 has just been uploaded.  It includes a complete, word-by-word exegesis, 3 original translations; original commentary; and I referenced 60+ other translations.  Uploaded 10/11/2020  322 pages.  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) 
  

• I just realized that I have not proofed my 3 original translations for the chapters in Exodus, so I am doing that now.   So far, Exodus1-10 and been proofed and a considerable amount of rewriting has been done in this chapters.  Uploaded 10/4-5/2020
  

• Exodus 10 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) is complete, apart from containing comments from other commentators.  I have completed the weekly study of Exodus through chapter 10 and have integrated those notes back into Exodus 10.  257 pages; uploaded 10/1/2020  Exodus 1-10 (folder) have now been indexed, which means that the topics found in those chapters have been added to the Old Testament Topics and Doctrines document (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (this is the document that I go to in order to see if I have posted a particular doctrine or topic already).
  

• Doctrines taken from the first 100 lessons of Luke: 4 Biographies of Jesus (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD); Canonicity and Ancient Manuscripts (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD); Israel and the Church (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD); The Promised Messiah (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD); Posted 9/26/202.  If these topics sound interesting, then try the Luke study, listed below:
  

• Basic Lessons for Luke #1-100 uploaded.  Each week, I send out lessons in the book of Luke and the book of Exodus.  This is different from the chapter studies below.  Each lesson in the weekly studies is 4-5 pages long and designed to be read at one sitting in 10-15 minutes.  The lessons are sent out by email to whomever requests them.  Periodically, I upload all of the lessons to date and post them.  These first lessons in Luke serve as an introduction to the New Testament gospels and specifically to the book of Luke.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  All of the weekly lessons to date (in Genesis, Exodus and Luke) can be found in this folder.  As these lessons are completed, the notes are transferred over into the chapter studies.  The weekly studies are designed for the average believer and Sunday School teachers.  The chapter-by-chapter studies are designed for research by pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, etc.  (9/26/2020)

• Socialism/Communism (a doctrine): Christianity faces two great international threats: socialism (communism) and Islam.  This recent study outlines the believer's place and involvement in the world, particularly in the United States, where socialism has gained such a foothold.  As a bonus, I will also present the actual difference between socialism and communism, something which is rarely understood.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  26 pages
  

• Leviticus chapters 1-12 are now uploaded.    This is a word-by-word, chapter-by-chapter study, fully exegeted in the Hebrew, and drawing upon 45+ translations.  This includes 2 sets of original commentary and 3 original translations.  Leviticus Links (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  You can also access via the parent directory: http://kukis.org/Leviticus/  This study is now 1676 pages long.  Uploaded 9/20,21/2020.
  

• The List (HTML)   (PDF)   (WPD) has been updated 9/6/2020.  This is a list of a great many doctrinal resources, such as churches, online exegetical studies of books of the Bibles and doctrines.  I concentrated on church and links to pages with doctrines.
  

• Doctrinal Terms and Concepts (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) has been updated.  This is a dictionary of doctrinal and theological terms with links.  9/6/2020
  

• The Sin unto Death (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) and The Priesthoods of Man and God (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) Updated9/6/2020

• Leviticus chapters 1-8 are now uploaded.  This is a word-by-word, chapter-by-chapter study, fully exegeted in the Hebrew, and drawing upon 45+ translations.  This includes 2 sets of original commentary and 3 original translations.  Leviticus Links (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  This study is now 1123 pages long.  Uploaded between 7/12 and 8/15, 22, 27/2020.

• Basic lessons Exodus #1-125 are now posted online.  Lessons #1-100 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Lessons #101-125 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  These are the lessons which I send out once a week.  Each lesson is designed to be read in 10-15 minutes over morning coffee.  This takes us to middle of Exodus 10.  Posted 8/7/2020

• Exodus 38 and 39 and 40 are now uploaded.  The items necessary for worship are completed and brought to Moses.  Even though these chapters appear to repeat material given earlier in the book of Exodus, they are an important piece of the puzzle, and further proof that Moses wrote this material down while in the desert-wilderness with the children of Israel.  (HTML)  (PDF) (WPD) Posted 6/25 & 28/2020 and 7/5/2020.  The Exodus commentary is now nearing 8000+ pages.
  

• Psalm 91 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) is complete, with a full Hebrew exegesis along with a more thorough examination and references to 90+ translations and comments from 30+ commentators.  Includes 3 original translations and original commentary.  This is one of the most beloved and memorized psalms.  242 pages, and fully indexed. The updated Doctrinal Terms (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) and the Old Testament Topics (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) are also uploaded.  Uploaded 6/12/2020.

• Exodus 9 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) is complete, apart from containing comments from other commentators.  I have completed the weekly study of Exodus through chapter 9 and have integrated those notes back into Exodus 9.  296 pages; uploaded 6/7/2020
  

• The Doctrine of Tan and Tanniym (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  You may have read a translation of the Bible where there are dragons and sea monsters and other unusual animals.  These are the Hebrew words behind those animals. 5/6/2020
  

• Luke 2 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) is now online and more or less complete.  The Greek is fully exegeted, there are 3 original translations, there is a lot of original commentary (some dealing with topics in that chapter I have not seen elsewhere).  Included are samples taken from 100+ translations.  The only thing missing is extensive commentary from others.  391 pages; posted 5/3/2020. Some minor updating was done for Luke 3 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) and uploaded 5/4/2020.
  

• I previously had exegeted Psalm 12 back in 2007.  I went back and began to update it when it began to be taught at Berachah Church.  I have re-done/re-checked the basic exegesis and original translations, I have drawn from 90+ other translations; and have added the commentary in e-sword, and online commentary.   Now, this study of Psalm 12 is complete at 169 pages.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Uploaded 4/27/2020.  Old Testament topics (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) and Doctrinal Terms (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) have also been updated.
  

• The final group of doctrines from Exodus lessons 1-100 are uploaded.  The Doctrine of Free Will (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  Inspiration and Canonicity (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  The Doctrine of Redemption (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  The Doctrine of the Slave Market of Sin (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  The last two have some updates.  As an aside, I also updated some of the doctrines listed below.  All uploaded 4/23/2020.
  

• I am continuing to bring doctrines in from the Exodus study and posting them. The Doctrine of Divine Good is now posted, with work from two pastor-teachers (James Allen and LG Merritt) and the related doctrine God Produces Good from Man’s Free Will, Sin, and Failures  (a doctrine original with me) (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  The Doctrine of Circumcision is reposted with several additions from the study of the book of Exodus  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD). The Doctrine of Socialism is reposted with some additional material  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  All uploaded 4/22/2020. 
  

• In doing exegetical studies, I have worked on a number of doctrines which were just posted.  The Doctrine of Moses (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (this contains 3 separate doctrines: the stages of Moses' life, Moses' conversion and spiritual life; and Moses as a type of Christ); the Doctrine of the Messiah (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (so far, this contains just the Messiah and the early Hebrew people), Typology (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (I appended this doctrine with Moses as a type of Christ and the Priesthood as a type of Messiah), the Doctrine of the Priesthoods (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (this contains 3 separate doctrines: The Priesthood of God; the Priesthood as a Type of Messiah; and "Christian" priesthoods); and the Name Hebrew (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (I have done this doctrine twice and put the two doctrines together).  Uploaded 4/21/2020.
  

• Some minor updating done to the Sins of the Tongue doctrine.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Uploaded 4/17/2020
  

• Basic Lessons for Luke #1-75 uploaded.  Each week, I send out lessons in the book of Luke and the book of Exodus.  This is different from the chapter studies below.  Each lesson in the weekly studies is 4-5 pages long and designed to be read at one sitting in 10-15 minutes.  The lessons are sent out by email to whomever requests them.  Periodically, I upload all of the lessons to date and post them.  These first lessons in Luke serve as an introduction to the New Testament gospels and specifically to the book of Luke.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  All of the weekly lessons to date (in Genesis, Exodus and Luke) can be found in this folder.  As these lessons are completed, the notes are transferred over into the chapter studies.  The weekly studies are designed for the average believer and Sunday School teachers.  The chapter-by-chapter studies are designed for research by pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, etc.  (4/3/2020)

• Updated Exodus 13, 20-24, rechecking and redoing parts of the translation.  Subtitles also added in.  3/31/2020   4/1-2, 5/2020 (HTML)  (PDF) (WPD) 

• Ecclesiastes 3 basic exegesis, 3 original translation, 90+ translations added; original commentary; and some traditional commentary have been added; 277 pages.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Uploaded 3/5, 10, 24, 27/2020.
  

• Psalm links (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) are updated; the Old Testament Topics (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (this is an index of what has been covered in the OT chapters) are updated; and the Doctrinal terms list (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) is updated.  3/1/2020
  

• I previously had exegeted Psalm 7.  I went back and re-did the basic exegesis, and included 3 original translations, every Hebrew word and its morphology, and drew from 90+ other translations   A lot of commentary has been added.  Right now, it is 218 pages and essentially complete.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Uploaded 2/29/2020.

• Psalm Links Document: The Links document to the psalms was very hard to follow.  I designed a new one and have posted it.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Uploaded 2/20/20
  

• Basic lessons Exodus #1-100 are now posted online.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) These are the lessons which I send out once a week.  Each lesson is designed to be read in 10-15 minutes over morning coffee.  This study takes us to middle of Exodus 9.  It begins with Moses being born and takes us to the midst of the plagues which God brought upon Egypt.  Posted 2/19/2020

• I had some psalms mostly translated on my hard drive which I had not uploaded yet.  Most of them are fully translated with some commentary, but far from being finished.  Psalms 29  60  132  143  147  149  150  See http://kukis.org/Psalms/  At some point in time, I need to complete these psalms.  Also working on the Psalm Links document, which will be much easier to follow and find the posted psalms from.  Uploaded 2/18/2020
  

• Updates for the book of Exodus.  I am continuing to move forward in the book of  Exodus.  Exodus 1-8 (exegesis, 3 original translations, 3 sets of original notes, and a sampling from 90 other translations, some graphics; essentially complete);  Exodus 9-25 (exegesis, 3 original translations, 2 sets of notes, and a thorough sampling from 90 translations);  Exodus 26-37 (basic exegesis; 3 original translations, 10 other translations, 2 sets of original notes, some graphics) uploaded 12/30/2019, 1/6, 14, 16, 20, 24, 2/1/2020.  I also added many graphics to Exodus 28, which I think helps considerably.  I need to go back and consider adding graphics to the other chapters.  The exegetical study so far of Exodus is 7400 pages.   (HTML)  (PDF) (WPD) 
  

• Updates for the book of Luke: Luke 1 is about finished (excess translations not culled out; commentators not consulted); Luke 2-8 posted with word-by-word exegesis, original commentary, 3 original translations, 100+ translations.  Luke 9-10 posted with word-by-word exegesis, original commentary, 3 original translations.  Since I had trouble interpreting a portion of Luke 10, I consulted 2 doctrinal teachers (Dr. Dan Hill and Steve Ellis) along with Gary North and I have included much of their work in my study (all attributed, of course).  However, when it came to the interpretation, I eventually took a different route than they did.  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (Folder).  In all, the study of Luke is now in excess of 3300 pages.  12/9/2019.

• I have updated The List  (HTML)   (PDF)   (WPD) removing 2 churches from Texas and adding one.  11/13/2019

• Luke 1 is specifically found here: (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  566 pages; uploaded 10/28/2019.
  

• The weekly lessons of Luke #1-52 are now uploaded.  This is the entirety of Luke 1:1-80.  These are lessons which I mail out weekly (contact me if you would like to receive these each week).  All of Luke 1 is exclusive information, not found in the other gospels.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD); uploaded 10/26/2019.. 270 pages.  Each lesson is designed to be read in 10-15 minutes, ideally over coffee each day.  If you use the WP document, then you will need to download it and change the extension to *.wpd.
  

• Luke 5 is posted with 100+ translations sampled.  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)  291 pages   10/14/2019
  

• Notes from the Basic Exegesis study of Exodus have been transferred to Exodus 7 (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  230 pages  10/5/2019
  

• Luke 7, 8, 9 have been posted.  This is the Greek exegesis, 3 original translations, original commentary, and 16 specific translations.  They may be accessed through these links: (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)  263,  278, & 318 pages.  Uploaded 10/3/2019.
  

• Basic lessons Exodus #1-75 are now posted online.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) These are the lessons which I send out once a week.  Each lesson is designed to be read in 10-15 minutes over morning coffee.  This takes us to middle of Exodus 7.  Posted 8/21/2019
  

• I am continuing to move forward in Exodus.  Exodus 24-31 (basic exegesis; 3 original translations, 2 sets of original notes, some graphics) uploaded 7/23,31/2019 & 8/5,9,17,24,31/2019 & 9/2/2019.  I also added many graphics to Exodus 28, which I think helps considerably.  I need to go back and consider adding graphics to the other chapters.  The exegetical study so far of Exodus is 6100+ pages.   (HTML)  (PDF) (WPD)   I will probably next begin doing a few chapters of Luke.
  

• I believe that the Heritage Bible is one of the most readable Bibles available.  It used to be online, but the university where I believe it was developed has apparently died out.  I managed to use the "Wayback Machine" to find this excellent translation, and have stored it here on my website.  Interestingly enough, it carries the Catholic Imprimatur, although I do not find that affecting its translation or its notes (I have only gone through a few books so far).  As an aside, given the man defects of the Catholic Church, their accepted translations tend to be pretty good and reasonably accurate, in my opinion.  All of the books are separate and in a PDF format.  I have also uploaded the Christian Community Bible, which can still be found online.  That is posted here. Uploaded 7/15/2019.
  

• Each week, I send out 4-5 page lessons in Exodus; and once a chapter has been completed, those notes are transferred over to the chapter studies.  Exodus 1-6 now have those notes; Exodus 6 was uploaded 7/3/19  This is the 3rd set of commentary notes, which is essentially complete.  (HTML)  (PDF) (WPD)

• Exodus 19-23 (exegesis + 3 original translations + 90+ translations + 2 sets of original commentary) uploaded 6/27/19, 7/2,8,15,21/19.   Entire exegetical study of Exodus now at 5000 pages. (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)

• Exodus 20, Exodus 21, Exodus 22 uploaded 6/13/2019.  Exodus 23 (uploaded 6/17/2019).  Basic word-by-word exegesis.  So far, the exegetical study of Exodus is approximately 4900 pages.  (HTML)  (PDF) (WPD)

• Exodus 19 (exegesis only + 3 original translations) uploaded 5/30/19.  Entire exegetical study of Exodus now at 4000 pages.
  

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• Exodus 17 uploaded 5/26/19; Exodus 18 uploaded 5/26/19.  Basic word-by-word exegesis; two sets of original notes, 90+ translations.  So far, the exegetical study of Exodus is approximately 3600 pages.  (HTML)  (PDF) (WPD)

• Basic Lessons for Luke #1-25 uploaded.  Each week, I send out lessons in the book of Luke and the book of Exodus.  This is different from the chapter studies below.  Each lesson in the weekly studies is 4-5 pages long and designed to be read at one sitting in 10-15 minutes.  The lessons are sent out by email to whomever requests them.  Periodically, I upload all of the lessons to date and post them.  These first lessons in Luke serve as an introduction to the New Testament gospels and specifically to the book of Luke.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  All of the weekly lessons to date (in Genesis, Exodus and Luke) can be found in this folder.  As these lessons are completed, the notes are transferred over into the chapter studies.  The weekly studies are designed for the average believer and Sunday School teachers.  The chapter-by-chapter studies are designed for research by pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, etc.  (5/25/2019)

• Exodus 14, 15, 16 have been updated with 90+ additional translations, uploaded on 5/15/19.  So far, the exegetical study of Exodus is approximately 3900 pages.  (HTML)  (PDF)   (WPD) Or access all of Exodus using the folder http://kukis.org/Exodus/ 
  
• For those of you who want access to my WordPerfect notes, I have created a backup file, which I will update every year or so:.http://kukis.org/document_backup/   Each is a zipped file containing documents which I have been working on.  The zipped files may be as large as 100 mb, so downloading may take a little time to download.  I believe there are about 27 zipped files thus far.  For those who do not use WordPerfect, is is a superior and less expensive word processor than Word (and it will convert WP documents to Word documents, albeit imperfectly).  On ebay or Amazon, you should be able to find a recent version of WP for $30 or less (WP is now up to version X9 (19), and I would recommend that you get an X3 or above.
  

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  Genesis 33

  Jacob and his Family Return to Canaan/Jacob Meets Esau

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  20 years previous, Jacob escaped Canaan with his life, having just deceived his father in order to claim Esau’s blessings. When Esau found out, he was angry, threatening to kill Jacob at a later date.

  Here, the two brothers meet, both men separated from Isaac their father, and both men have apparently matured and put their past behind them. It was a congenial meeting between former rivals, despite Jacob’s apprehension the night before. In fact, Esau invites Jacob to join him in Seir, and Jacob appears to agree to this, but he goes in a different direction, remaining in the land promised to his father and grandfather.
  

  I this study, there are several examinations of Esau, determining as best as we can his thinking and motivation. Very few commentators give him any credit or respect. Speaking of commentators, most of them completely misunderstand Jacob wrestling the Angel of God in the previous chapter; and, therefore, they are confused about Jacob’s spiritual maturation level in this chapter.

  Exegesis from the Hebrew, 3 original translations, 90+ translations, original notes from the exegesis, from Genesis & Basic Exegesis. About 50 commentaries have been consulted.
  

  Complete at 259 pages. Uploaded 4/22/2019.
  

• I am going to make all of my work available for download and update it every few years.  These are in a WordPerfect format, which can be opened in Word; but I strongly recommend that you get a copy of WordPerfect (12 or higher) (X9 is now the newest version) in order to open these documents up (you should be able to find an excellent version for under $20).  I write 3-5 hours each day, so I will try to update what is available every year or so.  All of the doctrines and exegesis which I have developed on my own or from other sources can be downloaded in this folder.  The folder is: http://kukis.org/document_backup/ and there are quite a number of files.  The chapter by chapter exegesis files have been added to this folder as well.  There may be several gigabytes altogether.
  

•  [Living the] Christian Life  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD); Çâlal   (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD); Determining the Canon of the New Testament (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD), Commandments, Laws, Judgments, Ordinances and Statutes  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD), Christian Mechanics  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) all uploaded 4/1/2019. 

• The Ages of Man, where we synch of the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, etc. with various time periods and men in Scripture.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  Uploaded 3/29/2019
  
• One word which is translated "guilt" is the Hebrew word 'asham.  It is examined in great detail here.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  Uploaded 3/29/2019

• Five Stages of National Discipline (aka the 5 Cycles of Discipline).  These are the stages of discipline that a client nation to God goes through as it moves further and further away from God.  17 pages.  (HMTL)  (PDF)  (WPD)
  
• The Amarna Tablets  4 pages  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)
  
• The Doctrine of Aaron, father of the Levitical Priesthood.  12 pages.  (HMTL)  (PDF)  (WPD) Uploaded 3/28/2019
  

• Genesis 32 is complete.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)
  
• After sorting things out with his Uncle Laban, Jacob nears the Land of Promise, where he will see a large encampment of angels. What Jacob is anticipating is meeting up with his brother Esau, from whom he has been estranged. This chapter is all about Jacob’s anticipation and worries. He gives a most marvelous prayer, and then he falls back to his customary manipulative behavior. Finally, because Jacob has spent so much of his life in conflict with Y^ehowah, he will find himself actually wrestling with the Lord for hours right before dawn.
  

  Readers (and commentators) can be easily confused by Gen. 32, because this is Jacob acting positively schizophrenic. On the one hand, he prays this most marvelous prayer to God; and on the other hand, he keeps trying to solve his own problems with human viewpoint solutions. In a sense, he finds himself in conflict with God—does he depend upon God or does he search for a human viewpoint solution to the problems in his life? In his own soul, Jacob cannot seem to decide, does he place his faith in God or in himself? He is wrestling in his own soul and God brings this point home by actually wrestling with Jacob in his real life. In any given circumstance, will Jacob be guided by his sin nature or will God prevail [= Israel] over Jacob’s sin nature?

  This is one of the most misunderstood chapters in Scripture. Commentators try to present Jacob entering into spiritual maturity after seeing the angels at Mahanaim and then even more so after wrestling with the Lord. The key to understanding this chapter is actually just the opposite. Even though God allows Jacob to see the encampment of angels, that only takes Jacob so far in his confidence level (when he hears that Esau is traveling with 400 men, he becomes panicked). Jacob prays a wonderful prayer to God, but then, returns to his own way of doing things right afterwards. For this reason, God will meet with Jacob and face him off in a fight; and that experience will give Jacob the strength to meet face to face with his brother—but it won’t be long before he fails again. Experiences in life can only take a man so far, even if these experiences include direct contact with God.
  

  There are many chapter commentaries on the book of Genesis. This will be the most extensive examination of Genesis 32, where you will be able to examine in depth every word of the original text. Every attempt has been made to make this both a complete and self-contained study. Therefore, all references, vocabulary, and related concepts should be found within this extensive study. Easy access links to more in-depth studies of some vocabulary words, concepts and doctrines are also provided. Uploaded 3/21/2019  395 pages
  

• Basic Lessons for Luke #1-14 uploaded.  Each week, I send out lessons in the book of Luke and the book of Exodus.  This is different from the chapter studies below.  Each lesson in the weekly studies is 4-5 pages long and designed to be read at one sitting in 10-15 minutes.  The lessons are sent out by email to whomever requests them.  Periodically, I upload all of the lessons to date and post them.  These first lessons in Luke serve as an introduction to the New Testament gospels and specifically to the book of Luke.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD-ZIP).  All of the weekly lessons to date (in Genesis, Exodus and Luke) can be found in this folder.  As these lessons are completed, the notes are transferred over into the chapter studies.  The weekly studies are designed for the average believer and Sunday School teachers.  The chapter studies are designed for research by pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, etc.  (3/1/2019)
• Basic lessons for Exodus #1-50 are now posted online.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD-ZIP)  (2/27/2019)
  

• Updates: 90+ translations added to Exodus 9 (1/9/19), Exodus 10, Exodus 11 (1/17/19); Exodus 12; Exodus 13 (2/4/13); and notes from weekly Bible lessons transferred to Exodus 4 (1/9/19).  Exodus 5 (2/27/2019).
  

• Exodus 16 uploaded on 12/27/18; Exodus 17 uploaded 12/30/18; Exodus 18 uploaded 1/4/19.  Basic word-by-word exegesis; two sets of original notes.  So far, the exegetical study of Exodus is approximately 3600 pages.  (HTML)  (PDF)

• Word-by-word, verse-by-verse exegesis of Luke chapters 1-7.  Access via Luke Links (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  (Luke folder)  Uploaded 11/12/2018, 11/25/18, 12/14/2018, and 1/10/19.  
  

• The Pronunciation of God's Old Testament Name  There has been a great deal of discussion over the centuries about the correct pronunciation of God’s proper name in the Old Testament (which is also called the Tetragrammaton).  In fact, one cult was seemingly built upon this notion.  The Jehovah’s Witnesses did not actually discover anything new about the pronunciation; but they did find out that wherever we find the word Lord in our Bibles, that stands in for YHWH.  This is never a secret in theological circles.
  We are going to examine several topics in this study: how the pronunciation of God’s name was lost to history; what about the fad of writing G-d rather than God; and what I believe is a reasonable guess as to the way that the ancients pronounced His Name.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Uploaded 10/3/2018
  

• The List is updated; one new church added; several "X-ed" out.  Also, I have included a personal testimony on God's geographical will.  (HTML)   (PDF)   (WPD). 9/23/2018

• For those who have studied under R. B. Thieme, Jr., you have been blessed by his dynamic and substantive teaching over a period of 50 years at Berachah Church, I have a treat for you.   Someone--not me--has collected and organized some of Bob's notes.  I have saved them here in an 80 mb zip file.  You would place this either on your harddrive or on a storage drive and unzip it to any folder that you like ("Bob's notes" or whatever).  Then go to that folder and open "Index" in your browser.  That will give you easy access to his NT, OT notes, the doctrines that he developed, and the charts he drew.  It is my recommendation that, for the most part, you listen to his MP3 lessons from R. B. Thieme, Jr. Ministries; but this will provide you easy access to his translation of verses and his explanation of doctrines.  http://kukis.org/Notes/RBThiemeJr./   The person that I got this from said that he spoke personally to Bob, many many years ago at a conference and asked about sharing notes, and Bob said that was fine.  I think Bob's main concern was people taking the work that he did, repackaging it, and then selling it (either in book form or as a pay-for conference).
  

• Every week, I mail out a new short lesson on the book of Exodus (usually 4-5 typewritten pages designed to be read in 10-20 minutes.  These first 25 lessons are now posted online.  Uploaded Sept. 19, 2018.
  

• Exodus Lessons 1–100 HTML

  Exodus Lessons 1–100 PDF

  Exodus Lessons 1–100 WPD

• Ecclesiastes 2  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)   Pleasure, Production, Possessions and Progeny

  There is a key to Solomon’s reasoning and the conclusions which he draws (which conclusions theologians have struggled with for centuries). One of the early doctrines of this chapter is Through Solomon’s Eyes; and this introductory doctrine will clear up a great many problems of interpretation.

  Solomon began his great experiments in search of happiness in Ecclesiastes 1 and continues them into the second chapter. He tries pleasures of various kinds, building, and the accumulation of possessions. None of these approaches offer Solomon any happiness or contentment.
  

  In fact, his lack of contentment so disturbs him that he begins to consider his most fundamental point: wisdom vs. foolishness; surely wisdom is better. However, now at this point in Solomon’s life, even he is not certain of that axiomatic position. He believes himself to be wise, but is that really an advantage, he asks. After all, the wise man and the fool will both die; and, at some point, they will both be forgotten, as if they never lived.

  Furthermore, Solomon realizes that, no matter how much he produces in this life, he will leave it all to a man (his successor) who may be lazy and worthless. Several times in this chapter, Solomon concludes his life to be empty and chasing after wind.
  

  Topics which naturally arise from the material include: happiness through the accumulation of things; whether short-term stimulation be perpetuated into long-term contentment; the enjoyment of common earthly pleasures and how there is no lasting happiness to be found here; and the simple pleasures to come from the hand of God. We discuss pleasures and endeavors found today that Solomon was unable to tap into (such as, pot, CD’s, movies and iphones); and if indulging in those things bring any sort of lasting happiness. We discuss pleasure and the Christian way of life. We see how, through the study of Solomon and David’s marriages, how these foreshadow the welfare mother of today. We examine the lousy job that both David and Solomon did in raising their own sons. If fact, Solomon is so disappointed with his own sons that he is angry that one of them will inherit all that he has.

  We study a variety of topics in this chapter: contemporary spiritual teachers trying to be too contemporary or too cool; the faithfulness of the pastor with a small congregation; the fact that we will, at some point, interact with God’s justice, whether Jesus is our Savior or our Judge; crude comedians; the unhappiness found in the United States of America (which is the greatest and most blessed nation in human history); the pursuit of one’s vocational passion in life; modern-day building projects; consumerism today; comparing our wealth today to Solomon; the frantic search for happiness; attempting to manage our happiness with psychotropic drugs; the potential contentment of the contemporary believer in Jesus Christ; your work today and your legacy; and the minimal requirements for the believer today.
  
  

  Ecclesiastes—the Meaning of Life (a graphic); from Prettygate Baptist Church; accessed September 7, 2018.

  
  

  Ecclesiastes 2 was written 3000 years ago. It could not be more up-to-date. Complete at 408 pages. Uploaded 9/14/2018
  

• Exodus 02  The First 40 Years of Moses' Life Word-by-word Hebrew exegesis; 3 original translations; 90+ translations; and 2 sets of original notes. 
  

  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)  228 pages  Uploaded 9/6/2018
  

• Exodus 11-15 uploaded on 8/14/18; Basic word-by-word exegesis; two sets of original notes.  So far, the exegetical study of Exodus is approximately 2800 pages.  (HTML)  (PDF)
  

• Ecclesiastes Introduction (HTML) (PDF) (WPD—zipped).

  Ecclesiastes is a unique book in the Bible, and people over the years have questioned its point of view, as, many times in this book, there are strikingly non-doctrinal statements made. Eccles. 9:2 comes to mind: All share a common destiny--the righteous and the wicked, the good and the bad, the clean and the unclean, those who offer sacrifices and those who do not. As it is with the good, so with the sinful; as it is with those who take oaths, so with those who are afraid to take them. Or Eccles. 3:19 Surely the fate of human beings is like that of the animals; the same fate awaits them both: As one dies, so dies the other. All have the same breath; humans have no advantage over animals. Everything is meaningless. (NIV) The humanist and the atheist might read these statements and think, that’s alright; maybe the Bible is right now and again! But for the Christian, these statements are quite another thing. Even the casual reader of Ecclesiastes, if he is a Christian, is going to come upon passages which don’t fit in with the rest of the Bible. However, all of this can be easily explained.
  

  We studied a few things in 1Kings 9 which, by themselves, do not mean much, but taken together, suggest that Solomon is veering away from God’s plan. However, when we come to 1Kings 11, there is no question that Solomon has become the proverbial prodigal son. [Solomon] had 700 wives, who were princesses, and 300 concubines. And his wives turned away his heart. For when Solomon was old his wives turned away his heart after other gods, and his heart was not wholly true to the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father. For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. So Solomon did what was evil in the sight of the LORD and did not wholly follow the LORD, as David his father had done. Then Solomon built a high place for Chemosh the abomination of Moab, and for Molech the abomination of the Ammonites, on the mountain east of Jerusalem. And so he did for all his foreign wives, who made offerings and sacrificed to their gods. And the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the LORD... (1Kings 11:3–9a; ESV; capitalized)

  There is no other book like Ecclesiastes in the Bible; and this may be the book which opens the door for some of your unbelieving friends.
  

  At this point, very incomplete, missing most of the links in the table of contents.

• Ecclesiastes 1 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD—zipped). All is Vanity Under the Sun

  Ecclesiastes 1 begins with the author of the book, its title and its theme (as well as a preliminary conclusion). Solomon, at some stage in his life, began to move away from God’s guidance and God’s wisdom. We saw clues of Solomon’s departure from divine viewpoint in 1Kings 9; but this defection from the truth becomes much more apparent in the first 10 verses of 1Kings 11. The book of Ecclesiastes does not reference anything in Kings; we simply review these passages in Kings to understand how a man of Solomon’s great wisdom can go so far afield.
  

  In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon essentially tries to find happiness and contentment in the ecumenical world that he had established in his households, seeing that his wives and mistresses worshiped a plethora of gods. Surely, he thinks, we are all rational human beings; is there not a set of beliefs which we can all understand and to which we might all subscribe?

  We already know that Solomon was a pretty smart guy. His wisdom is testified to 1Kings 3:5–14 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) 4:29–31 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) and exemplified in his writing of the book of Proverbs. See Proverbs Links (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) (Folder). But let’s say that you take a man of Solomon’s caliber and allow him to pursue the knowledge and philosophies of this world; and to seek happiness in what the world provides. What would be the result? That is the book of Ecclesiastes. Solomon had the desire as well as the means to seek happiness and wisdom right here on earth. If that can be done, then, why not? Why not allow every man to reach his full potential in this life? So Solomon made a serious search for the most modern solutions (of his era) and not be bound by the God of those shepherds so many centuries ago.
  

  In Ecclesiastes 1, Solomon begins by making a few simple observations to which every man of his era could agree. This is his kicking off point, which will, he hopes, lead him to some universal truths, concerning which, every man could also agree. Generations come and go, but the earth is forever; the sun rises every morning, and sets every evening; the winds blow, one day from this direction, the next day from that; and the rivers run into the ocean, but the ocean never fills up. Now, strictly speaking, the Christian or the scientist might quibble with aspects of Solomon’s postulates, but the exegete is not bound to force an agreement between Solomon’s statements here and the Bible elsewhere, because Solomon presents his findings and conclusions as a man under the sun. In fact, Solomon is forced to conclude on many occasions that everything is just a breath of breaths; it is all empty, translucent and transitory. So we are not forced to agree with Solomon at every juncture; we simply accompany him on his journey to find truth and contentment on this earth.
  

  
  

  His first experiment is recorded in the second half of Ecclesiastes 1, where Solomon is not simply wise, but he is able to pursue wisdom as no man had done before. No doubt, Solomon had one of the most marvelous libraries of the ancient world; and we might ask, just how many wise men did he invite to his kingdom so that he might pick their brains? But, in the end, he concludes, I have spoken to my heart saying, “Look, I have acquired greater wisdom than all who were before me in Jerusalem. My mind has seen great wisdom and knowledge.” So I applied my heart to know wisdom and also madness and folly. I came to understand that this also was an attempt to shepherd the wind. For in the abundance of wisdom there is much frustration, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow. (Eccles. 1:16–18; ULLB)

• Exodus 1 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD-zipped) has been updated with a second set of original notes.  6/21/18
  

• 1Kings 4 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD-zipped). updated with information about the categories of wisdom possessed by Solomon.  This explains the wisdom spoken of found in this chapter, in Proverbs and in Ecclesiastes.  6/21/2018.
  

• 1Kings 9 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD—zipped). God Appears to Solomon/Solomon’s Building Projects 
  

  This chapter begins with a very cohesive message from God to Solomon (and to all subsequent kings)—God begins confirming His promises to King David, but that leads into a solemn warning given to a man who is almost imperceptively going off course from the plan of God.

  What follows are a variety of topics related to Solomon’s building and his means to accomplish these projects, interspersed with mentions of Hiram and Solomon’s Egyptian wife. All of these topics are actually quite cohesive, although it would not seem to be to the casual reader. The NIV Study Bible does a very good job of pulling together a number of what appear to be random historical facts; and I will, in the addendum, explain why Hiram and Solomon’s Egyptian wife figure so prominently into this chapter.
  

  Further, it is easy to miss the big picture and to not completely understand the purpose of this and the previous 2 chapters. What takes place in these chapters is directly related to the joy and happiness of the people of God (1Kings 8:66: On the eighth day he sent the people away, and they blessed the king and went to their homes joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the LORD had shown to David his servant and to Israel his people.—ESV); and I do not believe that any other commentator adequately explains why they are happy (at the end of 1Kings 8) nor do they understand how this is related to us as believers in the 21^st century. At the end of this chapter, I will give you the big picture and tie the things of these 3 chapters together.

  There are some very important topics discussed in this chapter. Do personal interactions with God improve a person's spiritual life? Breathing and Bible doctrine. David and Solomon taking in the Word of God. Wealth is transitory and relative. Solomon’s Influences. We learn a lot about Solomon’s spiritual life in this chapter; although it is not clearly discussed.
  

  Basic exegesis, 3 original translations, and 90+ translations. 352 pages.  Uploaded 5/11/2018
  

•  1Kings 8 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD—zipped).                             King Solomon Dedicates the Completed Temple
  

  We have spent two chapters on the building of the Temple and Solomon’s palace. In this chapter—clearly a follow-on to what came before—we witness the inaugural celebration of the Temple, with Solomon overseeing all of it, offering up the message and the prayer for that day.

  
  

  Despite the dates given in the chapter, we do not know exactly when this celebration occurred—most assume that it took place 11 months after the Temple had been completed. A few others have suggested that this service occurred after all of the building had taken place, based upon the first section of 1Kings 9 (which we will discuss in both chapters 8 & 9).

  Whereas the previous two chapters were filled with building terms and construction; this chapter is primarily one of praise and celebration to God, which many doctrinal things being taught by a very wise Solomon.
  
  
  

  In 1Kings 8, the Temple is open for business. The Ark of God is transported to the Temple and placed inside, and then Solomon leads a great worship service at the Temple, featuring one of the longest recorded sermons and the second longest prayer, all delivered by Solomon.

  We learn many things in this chapter, among them: the Hebrew people always had a sophisticated understanding of God; God’s essence was not something which evolved over time. What Solomon taught in this message was very similar to what Moses taught—we can in fact observe the many overlaps. Like all of God’s miracles, the manifestation of God’s Presence (His Shekinah Glory) was crowd-specific. All those who could see the Temple could see the manifestation of God. Also, we see in David and Solomon, very specific types of the Messiah.
  

  Complete at 636 pages. Uploaded 4/8/2018
  

• The List if partially updated down as far as Nebraska.  The List (links to doctrinal churches and doctrinal resources) has been updated.  (HTML)   (PDF)   (WPD). 3/25/2018

• Christianity is Based Upon Old Testament Y^ehowah Worship
  Also known as Old Testament Christianity; or the Continuity between the Old and New Testaments.  There is the confused notion by some that the Old Testament teaches Judaism and that the New Testament teaches Christianity. This is untrue. Orthodox Christianity is firmly based upon the Old Testament and Old Testament Y^ehowah Worship.  This doctrine compares the fundamental doctrines of Christianity to their origins found in the Old Testament.
  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)  Updated 3/25/2018

• Additional notes added to Genesis 50 on 3/20/18 
  

  Genesis 50

  Jacob’s Burial; Joseph Allays the Fears of His Brothers; Joseph’s Death

  Exegesis, 90+ translations, notes from Genesis & Basic Exegesis

  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD-zipped)

  193 pages

• A new Bible Chart (#2) where 20 or so translations or versions of the Bible are compared side-by-side with regards to formatting and several other issues (accuracy, readability, availability, etc.).   (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD--zipped); uploaded 3/13/2018
  

• Jesus Christ, Our Mediator (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD--zipped).  The Doctrine of the Mediatorship of Jesus Christ.  8 pages; posted March 10, 2018.
  

• The List (links to doctrinal churches and doctrinal resources) has been updated.  (HTML)   (PDF)   (WPD).  February 18, 2018.
  

• The Uniqueness of God  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  3 pages; added February 18, 2017
  

• Additional notes added to Genesis 49 on 2/14/18 
  

  Genesis 49

  Jacob’s Last Words to His Sons

  Exegesis, 90+ translations, notes from Genesis & Basic Exegesis.

  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)

  268 pages

• 1Kings 7 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD).                                 Solomon’s Palace Completed;

  Temple Furniture Constructed

  This entire chapter is devoted to Solomon’s continued building projects (specifically the palace and homes for himself and his Egyptian queen); and to the manufacture of the furniture and furnishings for the Temple. As in the previous chapter, there are a great many technical building terms, and it is very easy to get lost in the language used (as well as in the possible problems with the text). For some people, massive building projects are no more interesting than genealogical lists; for others like myself, I enjoy the concept of these things being built and us being there by means of this literature; but I did become frustrated by the difficulties of the text.
  

  It may be helpful to bear in mind that most buildings have elements which are practical and others which are aesthetically pleasing.

  
  
  

  There is one controversy squarely dealt with—the diameter and circumference of the great basin are given, and this is seen by some as a great scientific confirmation in the Bible; and others as an example of a mathematical mistake made in the Bible. It is actually neither and this will be explained more fully—along with an additional related concept not found anywhere else.

  
  

  Quite frankly, there will be times when there is entirely too much slogging through this or that phrase. If you come to a difficult phrase and you think, I don’t really care what exactly this means; then you can easily skip over the opinions of 3 or 10 commentators who have tried to make sense of it, as they will all be gathered together in a box which may be easily passed over (just as the Hebrew exegesis can be skipped over throughout).

  There are a few other difficulties related to this chapter which have been sorted out (the altar in the Temple; the number of altars overall). On the other hand, I had tremendous difficulty translating some of the passages here. Much of this has been sorted out, with one very important different take on one verse (which appears to differ from all other translations).
  

  The Furniture of the Tabernacle (a graphic); from Pinterest; accessed January 26, 2018.

  God had Adam and the woman work with their surroundings to make them to their liking; something which is legitimate for us to do (within reason). Some of the topics included in this chapter are: the Temple/Tabernacle furniture and their significance; a comparison of the Temple and the Tabernacle; nationalism; and Idolatry and the Temple/Tabernacle Furniture.
  

  Complete at 489 pages. Some updates to 1Kings 6.  Uploaded 2/13/18
  

• The Biblical View of Nationalism and Patriotism (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD--zipped) 
  

  In looking to find a short Biblical blurb on nationalism, which is a very Christian concept, I came across 2 or 3 articles which got this concept exactly wrong: Is an America-First Doctrine Actually Biblical? (from Relevant, which is, apparently, millennial Christianity, as far as I can figure out). The second article is Patriotism and Christianity, from Bible Studies—Transformed by the Truth (which is apparently the doctrinal arm of Christianity Today, which was once a fairly accurate magazine). These articles are clearly influenced by current liberal political thought, which have allowed those who know very little to define or set the parameters for their so-called Christian doctrine.

  The believer enjoying spiritual growth will transform his mind, so that we learn to think like God thinks (Rom. 12:2 1Cor. 2:16). That is very different from the way that the world thinks (Isa. 55:8). Too many churches today seem to want to pull in the millennials by trying to find points of intersection by which they might bring them into the fold. However, the points of intersection which I often see are not Biblical, but a distortion of various Bible passages.

  This article will attempt to correct the mistaken notion that somehow putting your nation first is an affront to Christian doctrine.  Uploaded Jan. 21, 2018.  24 pages.
  

• The Divine Institutions (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD--zipped). Updated and uploaded Jan. 21, 2018  40 pages.
  

• 1Kings 7	Solomon’s Palace, Temple and Temple Furniture Are Completed	Basic exegesis, 3 original translations; 90+ translations.	(HTML) (PDF) (WPD)	288
  1Kings 8	King Solomon Dedicates the Completed Temple	Basic exegesis, 3 original translations; 90+ translations	(HTML) (PDF) (WPD)	423
  1Kings 9	God Appears to Solomon/Solomon’s Projects	Basic exegesis, 3 original translations; 90+ translations	(HTML) (PDF) (WPD)	217

• 1Kings 7-9 uploaded Dec. 19, 2017  WordPerfect files are zipped.
  
• Lessons #1-475 on Genesis now uploaded.  This is a study of the book of Genesis, but without all of the detail found in the chapter-by-chapter study.  Uploaded 12/7/2017 
  

  Genesis Lessons 401–500 HTML

  Genesis Lessons 401–500 PDF

  Genesis Lessons 401–500 WPD

• Additional notes added to Gen.47 and 48 12/7/2017
  

  Genesis 47

  Pharaoh Welcomes Joseph’s Family/The Famine Continues

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  Joseph brings his family into Egypt permanently in Gen. 47, introducing them to Pharaoh. Pharaoh assigns to his family the land of Goshen, which is apparently not too far from the palace of Pharaoh.

  The famine continues in the land, and Joseph continues to sell the available grain, eventually taking the people of Egypt and their lands for Pharaoh. The priests of the land were not subject to these payments. Joseph institutes what is essentially an income tax in perpetuity.
  

  Jacob, near the end of his life, makes Joseph swear to bury him in Canaan. This final section might have been better placed with Gen. 48.

  Basic exegesis; original 3 translations. Exegesis, 90+ translations, original notes from the basic exegesis, and notes from Genesis. 249 pages.
  

  Genesis 48

  Jacob Blesses the Sons of Joseph

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  In Gen. 48, Jacob blesses Joseph’s two sons, but placing the younger brother before the older.
  

  Basic exegesis; original 3 translations. Exegesis, 90+ translations, original notes from the basic exegesis, notes from Genesis. 182 pages.

• Exodus 9-10 initial exegesis uploaded 12/2/2017.
  

• Exodus 9

  Livestock, Boils and Hail Plagues

  Word-by-word Hebrew exegesis; 3 original translations; original notes.

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  176 pgs

• Exodus 10

  The Plagues of Locusts and Darkness

  Word-by-word Hebrew exegesis; 3 original translations; original notes.

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  161 pgs

• 1Kings 9 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD). God Appears to Solomon/Solomon’s Projects
  

  Basic exegesis, 3 original translations, and 90+ translations. 217 pages.  Uploaded 11/28/17
  

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  Genesis 31

  Jacob Leaves Laban’s Compound

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  Jacob has worked for Laban for 20 years and it has become clear to him that his work and his faithfulness are not really valued by his employer. Furthermore, God has told Jacob to take his family back to the land of Canaan. Genesis 31 is all about circumstances and dream from God which will guide Jacob to move his family back to the Land of Promise. Unfortunately, Jacob will use his tried and (un) true approach of deception and sneakiness. He convinces his wives to leave with him (which does not require much convincing); so they sneak out of Haran, having a 3-day

  

  head start. However, Laban, when he sees that Jacob has left with his family, and that his deity figurines are missing as well, chases down Jacob and catches up to him in the hill country of Gilead (which is east of the Jordan River). The end of this chapter is their final confrontation where both men air out their grievances with one another, and then manage to find a way to go their separate ways, establishing a non-aggression pact (covenant) between them.

  The following studies and short doctrines are found in Genesis 31: The Doctrine of Envy; What God Achieved in Jacob's Life; Standards of Behavior Agreed to before the Mosaic Law; When Societal Norms Change; What about Jesus' warning not to judge?; When the most fundamental laws are changed; The Husband's Responsibility in Marriage; and Romans 8:28 in the Life of Jacob; The Wealth Inequality Movement and Socialism/Communism; Standards of Behavior Agreed to before the Mosaic Law;
  

  There are some important applications, which come about as a result of Jacob’s polygamous marriage. First, we have to determine just how sinful his polygamy was (if at all—many commentators think this is the worst thing ever that Jacob has done). But then we have some interesting applications. Let’s say you are in a polygamous marriage and 1 or more in the marriage believe in Jesus Christ. What happens next? Let’s say you are in a gay marriage, and 1 or both people believe in Jesus Christ—what then? Also discussed in this chapter, relating the envy of Laban’s sons and how this relates to the current 99% versus the 1% movement. Another topic which you may relate to is, what do you do when you have a bad job and/or a bad boss (as Jacob did). We also examine the problem of, When Societal Norms Change. A little speculation was done on, Was Laban willing to execute one of his daughters? We study, Human works in the plan of God; technology in Communist/socialist countries; will Rachel die the sin unto death; most of us are more blessed than we realize; and American society and homosexual attractions.

  Exegesis from the Hebrew, 3 original translations, 90+ translations, 3 sets of original notes from the exegesis, from Genesis & Basic Exegesis. About 50 commentaries are consulted. Complete at 620 pages.  Uploaded 11/9/2017
  

• Basic Exegesis notes transferred over to Genesis 46  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)  Uploaded 10/4/2017.  Now 214 pages.
  

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  Genesis 30

  Jacob Sires More Children/An Agreement with Laban

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  Genesis 30 can be broken down into two sections: (1) The sons born to Jacob in Haran and (2) the labor agreement entered into between Laban (management) and Jacob (contract worker). Although there is an odd continuity between these topics, they would have more logically been separated into two chapters. In fact, both Genesis 29 and 30 are oddly divided. Jacob begins to sire children by Leah near the end of Gen. 29 and this is continued into Gen. 30, along with fathering children by Rachel and by the personal maids of Leah and Rachel. The final 6 verses of Gen. 29 should have been combined with the first 24 verses of Gen. 30, and a chapter assembled devoted strictly to the sons of Jacob.
  

  The latter half of Gen. 30 (vv. 25–43) outlines an agreement that Jacob and Laban came to regarding Jacob’s future wages; and both men try to cleverly improve on their part of the agreement.

  This chapter is often noted by critics of the Bible for two reasons: (1) Jacob marries more than one woman and is coerced into impregnating his wives’ personal servants; and (2) Jacob apparently has some odd breeding theories which he puts into practice (these theories would not have been unusual for his day and time). Proponents of gay marriage point to Jacob’s polygamous marriage and conclude, “If he can marry more than one woman, then two men can marry.” Critics point to Jacob’s breeding schemes and say, “This is stupid and unscientific and it is in the Bible!” These objections will be met head-on and explained within the exegesis of this chapter.
  

  There are two odd topics found in this chapter, which are closely related. Rachel attempts to use mandrakes in order to cause a child to be born to her; and Jacob cuts up branches and places them in the water of Laban’s sheep and goats, hoping to affect their breeding outcomes. Both of these schemes have caused commentators no little consternation over the years—why is this goofy stuff found in the Bible? As we will find, these two odd topics are very closely related and teach us a marvelous bit of doctrine. I believe that the development of this particular relationship is unique to this commentary.

  
  
  

  Jacob’s Goats (a photo); from The Scripture Says.org; accessed September 15, 2017. Because of this incident, oddly-colored goats are often called Jacob’s goats in the Middle Eastern world.

  
  

  Also, I believe that this chapter is key to explaining why Joseph is so different from his older brothers. Why does he have personal integrity when they seem to have none? There are many clues in this chapter. This is also unique to this chapter, but the germ of this idea came from Milton Spenser Terry and Fales H. Newhall (two men you have never heard of), whose work is found in Whedon's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments.

  Quite frankly, you will be hard-pressed to find another chapter in the Bible with as many applications to real life as will be discussed in this chapter.
  

  Complete at 433 pages.

• Doctrine of the Pivot  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  The greatest flood disaster in the history of the United States occurred August 25–31, 2017.  What was quite amazing about this disaster is, although the flooding and damage from rain was horrendous, about 95% or more of the people in the Houston area continued to have electricity.  That was grace from God in a monumental disaster.
  
  In watching the reports of Hurricane Harvey, and seeing the eye of this massive hurricane and the mighty storms which are spun off, it reminded me of the Doctrine of the Pivot, which R. B. Thieme, Jr. taught; the pivot of mature believers and the spinoff of the reversionist believers.  This is where we are in this nation and where we are in the Houston area.  Posted 8/28/17
  

• The Seed of the Woman  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  The sin nature is passed down genetically by the man, as the man sinned against God knowing what he was doing.  The woman was deceived.  A child born from a woman only would not have a sin nature.  The fact that a virgin gave birth to the Lord was not simply a matter of fulfilling a prophecy; but it was also necessary so that the Lord was born apart from the imputation of sin.  This doctrine begins in Gen. 3; is found in Isaiah, in two gospels, and Paul speaks of it as well.  It is an amazing doctrine, which retains consistency over a period of 2000 years; and not fully developed until long after the completion of the New Testament.  Uploaded August 21, 2017.
  

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  Genesis 29

  Jacob Marries Both Leah and Rachel; and Sires Four Sons

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  In Gen. 29, Jacob arrives at his destination in Padan-aram, coming upon some shepherds who know Laban (Jacob’s uncle) and the Laban family. When discussing the use of the well, Rachel, Jacob’s first cousin, comes onto the scene, leading a flock of sheep. Jacob tells her who he is and she runs back to her family to tell her father. Her father immediately comes out to meet Jacob, to invite him into their home.

  
  

  A month goes by and Jacob is apparently helping with the sheep and Laban’s ranch, and Laban asks what he would like to be paid. Jacob suggests that he work for 7 years in order to marry Rachel, with whom he was in love. Laban accepts this offer.

  7 years later, Laban throws a wedding party for Jacob, and, at the end, Jacob goes to the bed of his new bride. In the morning, Jacob awakens to find that he has married Leah, the older sister, and not Rachel. He goes immediately to Laban and confronts him, and Laban gives him a phony excuse. Laban proposes that Jacob work another 7 years, and that he would also be allowed to marry Rachel. Jacob agrees to this. At the end of Gen. 29, Leah has given birth to 4 of Jacob’s sons.
  

  One dispute out there in the theological world is, how old is Jacob at this time? Whereas I expected this to be a very difficult question, it is not (as long at you are not expecting a specific and definitive answer). The issues here are not complex.

  An important topic of discussion is, Jacob’s spiritual growth or lack thereof. We know what Jacob was like—he was a scheming manipulator. However, before leaving the land of Canaan, Jacob had a meeting with God (Gen. 28). This certainly impacted his life. The question is, how much? In the theological world, there has been a lot of discussion of this. And, related to that question is, how much growth or impact does personal interaction with God do for us? That is, why doesn’t God appear to me and give me a spiritual boost?
  

  This leads us to consider the fact that there are some believers who somehow think that they got the short end of the stick, because they have been born into a time where they will never hear Jesus teach the sermon on the mount or one of His many parables; and we will never have some great vision of God where God speaks to us from heaven. On the contrary, that is what is amazing about living in the Church Age—we have all of that and more in our lives! Right now is the greatest time for the believer to be alive! We have it better than Peter and John did, who learned Bible doctrine directly from Jesus Christ. This will be one of the very important topics of discussion in this chapter, and one which few teachers discuss. Too many believers today are trying to recreate Pentecost; are trying to present our God as a God Who is doing many visible miracles today. Their approach to the Christian life means that they neuter themselves.

  Another issue of interest is, we know in this chapter that Laban intentionally deceived Jacob, so that Jacob ended up marrying both of Laban’s daughters. An unanswered (and often, unasked) question is, what part did Leah and Rachel play in the deception of Jacob? I attempt to answer this question (although that will require some speculation).
  

  It is also fascinating that the first 4 sons of Leah both parallel the events of the Exodus and the gospel message.

  Finally, the text of this chapter, combined with the narrative in later chapters, suggests to me how the book of Genesis was written. At a point in this chapter, I will give what I believe is a unique explanation as to how Genesis was compiled.
  

  Complete at 397 pages.

• Genesis 28 Isaac Sends Jacob to the East/Jacob's Ladder (HTML) (PDF) (WPD). This is complete and uploaded (I have been working on this chapter off and on since 2013).  Uploaded July 19,2017.
  
  

  In Gen. 27, it has been determined that Jacob will go east to marry a woman from their family rather than a Canaanite woman, as his brother Esau had married. Gen. 28 begins with his father, Isaac, giving him a blessing before he goes—a blessing which recognizes Jacob as being the line of God’s promise.
  

  Esau, his twin brother, takes notice of this and the importance of marrying someone from the family, so, even though he was already married to two women of Canaan, Esau then married a daughter of Ishmael (Isaac’s half brother). One thing that I have observed is, some commentators make an attempt to tell you why Esau was a terrible person and why Jacob was a pretty good guy; and so, God chose Jacob and did not choose Esau for the line of promise. This is simply incorrect and there are problems with both men. Twice in Scripture, God says, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” This verse is correctly explained within this chapter.
  

  Meanwhile, Jacob traveled north, going through Luz, where he had a dream-vision of angels going from earth to heaven and back again; and God is above all of this (this is often referred to as Jacob’s ladder). God speaks to Jacob and gives him the promises previously delivered to Abraham and to Isaac; and then God promises to be with Jacob wherever he goes; and that He would bring Jacob back to this land.

  When Jacob awakens the next morning, he is amazed at the place where he is, and renames it Bethel (which means, house of God). At the end of this chapter, Jacob makes a vow to God about tithing. Many commentators do not appear to get Jacob, and he is given far too much credit for his spiritual perspicacity. Remember, Jacob had only just left his family a day or so after he had gone to great lengths to deceive his own father in order to get a better blessing than his brother. He has not changed dramatically in the space of a few days. This chapter allows us, to a limited degree, to get into Jacob’s head. This study attempts to do that, without assuming too much.
  

  There are a lot of fascinating topics which are brought up in this chapter. Have you ever seen someone spell God as G-d or as G*d? This will be explained. Jacob has quite a wild vision, of angels going up and down some sort of ladder/elevator/escalator; after this vision, God tells Jacob what he needs to know. So, why the vision of the angels? What was that all about? Jesus suggests that one of His disciples might have a vision similar to what Jacob saw; so why did He say that? In this and the previous chapter, Jacob was blessed three times. What is that all about and what are we to make of it?

  There is a great deal of supplementary material covered in this chapter. Many have alleged that the Bible is filled with contradictions—therefore, many pages are devoted to taking some of these contradictions and explaining them; which set of doctrines is followed by The Uniqueness of the Bible. There are several other very important doctrines in this chapter: The Spiritual Life in the Old and New Testaments; Jacob's Clarifying Moment; and A Spiritually-Empowered Jesus Christ is our Spiritual Model. Also presented: a new understanding of the assembling, writing, and ordering of the book of Genesis.
  

  Exegesis from the Hebrew, 3 original translations, 90+ translations, 3 sets of original notes from the exegesis, from Genesis & Basic Exegesis. 361 pages.

• The initial Introduction to Exodus is now posted and can be accessed via Exodus Links (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (folder).  It is a compilation of the work of a dozen or so commentators along with my own work.  It includes an excellent overall summary and a chapter by chapter summary of the Book of Exodus.  113 pages. Uploaded on July 16, 2017.
  

• Exodus 1-8 are all updated and uploaded; basic exegesis, 3 original translations, selections from 90+ translations, and notes transferred from original Exodus study.  Approximately 1500 pages.  Accessed via Exodus Links (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (folder).  Uploaded on July 10, 2017.

• Genesis 1-45 are all updated with basic exegesis notes.  Gen. 1-28 are complete studies (although I will go back eventually and do some more updating).  See Genesis Links: (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  (Folder) Uploaded June 28, 2017.
  

• Exodus 8 is uploaded; basic exegesis, 3 original translations, selections from 90+ translations, and notes transferred from original Exodus study.  230 pages.  Accessed via Exodus Links (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (folder).  Uploaded on June 27, 2017.

• The basic exegesis (and 3 original translations) has been done for Exodus 5, 6, and 7.  Links to these chapters are found in Exodus Links (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (folder).  Uploaded on June 21, 2017.

• Basic Exegesis Series; AKA Genesis Lessons #401-450 now posted.  This is all about the famine of Egypt and Canaan, and how the sons of Jacob go up to Egypt to purchase grain.  This is one of the great narratives of Scripture and these lessons are approximately 5 pages each, each lesson designed to be read in a 10-15 minute sitting.  These are not complex lessons; but they are more detailed than most which you will read. (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  June 21, 2017.

• Christianity is Based Upon Old Testament Y^ehowah Worship 
  There is the confused notion by some that the Old Testament teaches Judaism and that the New Testament teaches Christianity. This is untrue. Orthodox Christianity is firmly based upon the Old Testament and Old Testament Y^ehowah Worship.  This doctrine compares the fundamental doctrines of Christianity to their origins found in the Old Testament.
  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)  Posted 5/8/2017
  

• 1Kings 6 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD).                                     Solomon Builds the Temple

  1Kings 6 is all about the specifications and details of Solomon building of the Temple of God. In the previous chapter, the materials needed, the workmen needed, and how they were all gathered was at the forefront; in this chapter, it is putting all of these materials together to build the Temple, the Holy of Holies, the annex, and the courtyard. It took 7 years to build the Temple.
  

  This is a record—perhaps the earliest record—of the building of a religious structure in the ancient world, with specifications, designs, and finishing work all presented in a fairly careful narrative. The Temple was destroyed twice after this, rebuilt twice; and then destroyed for the third time. No doubt, this chapter was consulted for subsequent buildings of this structure.

  The Temple of Israel’s God was unique among all religious buildings in human history. No one thought that God lived there or was confined in any way by this Temple; and only a very small percentage of the people of Israel ever actually entered into the Temple.
  

  In this particular chapter, we will study the relationship between priests, prophets and kings (prophets, as we know them, did not arise until Israel decided to have a king—and there is a reason for that).

  Some of the important studies/doctrines in this chapter include: how New Testament Christianity is based firmly in the Old Testament worship of Y^ehowah; we compare Kings David and Solomon and why Solomon built the Temple and David did not; we study the difference between statutes, commandments and judgments; improvements which have occurred in the modern Catholic church (these are Orthodox Christian studies, not Catholic studies); Solomon, Solomon’s Temple, and the Millennial reign of Jesus Christ; we study the Ark of God and the Holy of Holies; and we study how Solomon it is type of Jesus Christ in the Millennium.
  

  Solomon’s Temple – Illustrated (a graphic). Taken from ABC Parish; accessed April 13, 2017.

  Complete at 407 pages. Posted 5/8/2017
  

• 1Kings 5 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD).   Solomon Organizes the Builders for the Temple

  In 1Kings 5, Solomon and his father’s friend, King Hiram connect, both having genuine respect for one another. They will work together to gather and prepare the raw materials for both the Temple and (later) for Solomon’s palace. Most of this chapter is devoted to the negotiation between the two men and the number of men involved in this project.

  Some of the very important short doctrines covered in this chapter are: The Temple and the Line of Promise; Why Solomon Builds the Temple, and Not David; Hiram, Solomon and Self-interest; The believer and ministries of others; a discussion on trade and commerce between different countries; and at least two discussions built upon commentators who think that building the Temple was a mistake.
  
  
  
  

  Photo of the Sagrada Familia from Google (including 360° photos); accessed March 6, 2017.

  When I begin a particular chapter, I never know exactly what I am going to cover or what information I will be conveying. It is a very organic process, based first on the material before me; and secondly, on where this material might lead me (sometimes, this is combined with things occurring out in the real world). This particular chapter led me on a number of interesting tangents. What about personal or doctrinal attacks on other pastors or upon other local churches? What about people who attend the congregation who are gay (who think that they are gay)? Also, I found this a good chapter to insert one of my favorite secular columns, George Will: Pencils and Politics. Also included is the fascinating list Genocides and Political Killings of the 20th Century.
  

  Also discussed: Typology in the Old Testament and the Church Age; Free Enterprise and Trade Between Countries; Why God Allows Manuscript Errors; The Difference Between Teaching Mathematics and Teaching the Bible (and why most doctrinal churches only teach 3–4 times per week). 

  Completed 3/16/17.  223 pages.
  

• Updated: Doctrinal Terms (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) updated  5/8/17.  37 pages. 
  Old Testament topics (a document that tells which topics are covered in the various chapters which are posted)  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) Now 390 pages.
  

• Classifying Various Bible Translations classifies about 100 English translations of the Bible.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  Which are accurate?  Where are good reading Bibles?  Which offer a unique perspective?  All of these questions answered, in order to help you determine which Bible (s) to read.  This is a short chart, perhaps 2-3 pages.  Added February 20, 2017.
  

• Extensive material added to Exodus 4 and Genesis 41 & 42.  Check Genesis Links: (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  (Folder) and Exodus Links (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (folder).  Uploaded on February 20, 2017.

• There have been advances on the Genesis and Exodus chapter by chapter series.  Check Genesis Links: (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  (Folder) and Exodus Links (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD) (folder).  February 15, 2017.
  

• Basic Exegesis Series; AKA Genesis Lessons #401-431 now posted.  This is all about the famine of Egypt and Canaan, and how the sons of Jacob go up to Egypt to purchase grain.  This is one of the great narratives of Scripture and these lessons are approximately 5 pages each, designed to be read one at a time.  These are not complex lessons; but they are more detailed than most which you will read. (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  February 15, 2017.

• Basic Exegesis Series; AKA Genesis Lessons #301-400. (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  We begin these lessons by following Jacob, for the most part.  He cheats his twin brother Esau out of a blessing from Isaac, and then, because of the anger of Esau, finds that he must leave the land of promise.  Jacob works for his uncle Laban outside of Canaan, and marries Laban's two daughters.  In this set of lessons, we examine the doctrines of Hatred, Emotions, Heart, Emotional Revolt, Reversionism, the Spiritual Life in the Old and New Testaments, Christian Giving, Biblical Marriage, Alternative Forms of Marriage in the Bible.  We also examine many of the so-called Bible contradictions, the Uniqueness of the Bible, Why Moses Did Not Write Genesis, the Reasons Why Genesis was Written at the Time of the Events of Genesis, Humility, Jacob and Esau, Rape in the Bible, God's 6 Appearances to Jacob, Benjamin as a Type of Christ, and the Parallels between Jacob the Man and Israel the Nation. Some of these doctrines are unique to this study, and found nowhere else. Uploaded Jan. 11, 2017.
  

• As some of you know, I send out short, weekly study in Genesis; and at this point, we are 420 lessons into this study.  Lessons #1-420 are now posted.  Genesis Lessons 401–500 HTML  Genesis Lessons 401–500 PDF   Genesis Lessons 401–500 WPD These first 20 lessons take us from Joseph as a teenage boy to Joseph in Egypt, first as a slave and then as a prisoner and then standing before Pharaoh.  I thought I had already posted this, but apparently, I did not.  Uploaded Jan. 11, 2017.
  

• The basic exegesis has been completed for Genesis 47 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD), Genesis 48 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD), Genesis 49 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD), and Genesis 50 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD).  The Hebrew dictionaries and the list of OT Topics covered has also been updated.  What has and has not been done can be found in the Genesis Links: (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  (Folder).  So far, every chapter in Genesis has been exegeted word-by-word with 3 original translations; and the first 46 chapters have a plethora of translations included.  Jan. 9, 2017
  

• 1Kings 7 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD). Solomon’s Palace and the Temple Are Completed

  Basic exegesis and 3 original translations only. I had tremendous difficulty translating some of the passages here.  Not everything has been translated, but the Hebrew tables are in place.  168 pages.  12/11/16
  

• 1Kings 8 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD). King Solomon Dedicates the Completed Temple

  Basic exegesis and 3 original translations only. 177 pages.  12/11/16
  

• Genesis 28 Isaac Sends Jacob to the East/Esau Takes an Ishmaelite Wife (HTML) (PDF) (WPD). Uploaded 12/3/2016.

  In Gen. 27, it has been determined that Jacob will go east to marry a woman from their family rather than a Canaanite woman, as his brother Esau had married. Gen. 28 begins with his father, Isaac, giving him a blessing before he goes—a blessing which recognizes Jacob as being the line of God’s promise.
  

  Esau, his twin brother, takes notice of this and the importance of marrying someone from the family, so, even though he was already married to two women of Canaan, Esau then married a daughter of Ishmael (Isaac’s half brother).

  Meanwhile, Jacob traveled north, going through Luz, where he had a dream-vision of angels going from earth to heaven and back again; and God is above all of this. God speaks to Jacob and gives him the promises previously delivered to Abraham and to Isaac; and then God promises to be with Jacob wherever he goes; and that He would bring Jacob back to this land.
  

  When Jacob awakens the next morning, he is amazed at the place where he is, and renames it Bethel (which means, house of God). At the end of this chapter, Jacob makes a vow to God about tithing.

  There is a great deal of supplementary material covered in this chapter. Many have alleged that the Bible is filled with contradictions—therefore, many pages are devoted to taking some of these contradictions and explaining them; which set of doctrines is followed by The Uniqueness of the Bible. There are two other very important doctrines in this chapter: The Spiritual Life in the Old and New Testaments; and A Spiritually-Empowered Jesus Christ is our Spiritual Model.
  

  Exegesis from the Hebrew, 3 original translations, 90+ translations, 3 sets of original notes from the exegesis, from Genesis & Basic Exegesis. 209 pages.

• Genesis 29 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel and Sires Four Sons (HTML) (PDF) (WPD). Uploaded 12/3/2016.

  In Gen. 29, Jacob arrives at his destination in Padan-aram, coming upon some shepherds who know Laban (Jacob’s uncle) and the Laban family. When discussing the use of the well, Rachel, Jacob’s first cousin, comes onto the scene, leading a flock of sheep. Jacob tells her who he is and she runs back to her family to tell her father. Her father immediately comes out to meet Jacob, to invite him into their home.
  

  A month goes by and Jacob is apparently helping with the sheep and Laban’s ranch, and Laban asks what he would like to be paid. Jacob suggests that he work for 7 years in order to marry Rachel, with whom he was in love. Laban accepts this offer.

  7 years later, Laban throws a wedding party for Jacob, and, at the end, Jacob goes to the bed of his new bride. In the morning, Jacob awakens to find that he has married Leah, the older sister, and not Rachel. He goes immediately to Laban and confronts him, and Laban gives him a phony excuse. Laban proposes that Jacob work another 7 years, and that he would also be allowed to marry Rachel. Jacob agrees to this. At the end of Gen. 29, Leah has given birth to 4 of Jacob’s sons.
  

  Exegesis from the Hebrew, 3 original translations, 90+ translations, 3 sets of original notes from the exegesis, from Genesis & Basic Exegesis. 269 pages.

• Genesis 30 Jacob Sires More Children/An Agreement with Laban (HTML) (PDF) (WPD). Uploaded 12/3/2016.
  

  Genesis 30 can be broken down into two sections: (1) The sons born to Jacob in Haran and (2) the labor agreement entered into between Laban (management) and Jacob (contract worker). Although there is an odd continuity between these topics, they would have more logically been separated into two chapters.
  

  In fact, both Genesis 29 and 30 are oddly divided. Jacob begins to sire children by Leah near the end of Gen. 29 and this is continued into Gen. 30, along with fathering children by Rachel and by the personal maids of Leah and Rachel. The final 6 verses of Gen. 29 should have been combined with the first 24 verses of Gen. 30, and a chapter assembled devoted strictly to the sons of Jacob.

  The latter half of Gen. 30 (vv. 25–43) outlines an agreement that Jacob and Laban came to regarding Jacob’s future wages; and both men try to cleverly improve on their part of the agreement.
  

  This chapter is often noted by critics of the Bible for two reasons: (1) Jacob marries more than one woman; and (2) Jacob apparently has some odd breeding theories which he puts into practice (these theories would not have been unusual for his day and time). Proponents of gay marriage point to Jacob’s polygamous marriage and conclude, “If he can marry more than one woman, then two men can marry.” Critics point to Jacob’s breeding schemes and say, “This is stupid and unscientific and it is in the Bible!” These objections will be met head-on and explained in the exegesis of this chapter.

  Exegesis from the Hebrew, 3 original translations, 90+ translations, 3 sets of original notes from the exegesis, from Genesis & Basic Exegesis. 272 pages.

• As some of you know, I send out short, weekly study in Genesis; and at this point, we are 420 lessons into this study.  Lessons #1-420 are now posted.  Genesis Lessons 401–500 HTML  Genesis Lessons 401–500 PDF   Genesis Lessons 401–500 WPD These first 20 lessons take us from Joseph as a teenage boy to Joseph in Egypt, first as a slave and then as a prisoner and then standing before Pharaoh.  Uploaded Nov. 20, 2016
  

• Genesis 31 Jacob Leaves Laban’s Compound (HTML) (PDF) (WPD). Uploaded November 25, 2016.
  

  Jacob has worked for Laban for 20 years and it has become clear to him that his work and his faithfulness are not really valued by his employer. Furthermore, God has told Jacob to take his family back to the land of Canaan. Genesis 31 is all about Jacob moving his family back to the Land of Promise using his tried and (un) true approach of deception and sneakiness. He convinces his wives to leave with him (which does not require much convincing); so they sneak out of Haran, having a 3-day head start. However, Laban, when he sees that Jacob has left with his family, and that his deity figurines are missing as well, chases down Jacob and catches up to him in the hill country of Gilead (which is east of the Jordan River). The end of this chapter is their final confrontation where both men air out their grievances with one another, and then manage to find a way to go their separate ways, establishing a non-aggression pact between them.
  

  The following studies and short doctrines are found in Genesis 31: What God Achieved in Jacob's Life; Standards of Behavior Agreed to before the Mosaic Law; When Societal Norms Change; What about Jesus' warning not to judge?; When the most fundamental laws are changed; The Husband's Responsibility in Marriage; and Romans 8:28 in the Life of Jacob

  Exegesis from the Hebrew, 3 original translations, 90+ translations, and 3 sets of original notes from the exegesis, from Genesis & Basic Exegesis. 354 pages.

• Genesis 32 Jacob Returns to Canaan and Wrestles with God (HTML) (PDF) (WPD). Uploaded Nov. 12, 2016
  

  After sorting things out with his Uncle Laban, Jacob nears the Land of Promise, where he will have a scheduled meeting with his brother Esau, from whom Jacob is estranged. This chapter is all about Jacob’s anticipation and worries. He gives a most marvelous prayer, and then he falls back to manipulative, human viewpoint solutions. Finally, because Jacob has spent his life in conflict with Jesus Christ, he will find himself actually wrestling with the Lord right before dawn.
  

  Readers can be easily confused by Gen. 32, because this is Jacob acting positively schizophrenic. On the one hand, he prays this most marvelous prayer to God; and on the other hand, he keeps trying to solve his own problems with human viewpoint solutions. In a sense, he finds himself in conflict with God—does he depend upon God or does he search for a human viewpoint solution to the problems in his life? In his own soul, Jacob cannot seem to decide, does he place his faith in God or in himself? He is wrestling in his soul and God brings this point home by actually wrestling with Jacob in his real life. In any given circumstance, will Jacob be guided by his sin nature or will God prevail [= Israel] over Jacob’s sin nature?

  Exegesis from the Hebrew, 3 original translations, 90+ translations, original notes from the exegesis, from Genesis & Basic Exegesis. 216 pages.

• Genesis 33 Jacob and his Family Return to Canaan (HTML) (PDF) (WPD).
  Uploaded 11/6/2016

  20 years previous, Jacob escaped Canaan with his life, having just deceived his father in order to claim Esau’s blessings. When Esau found out, he was angry, threatening to kill Jacob at a later date.
  

  Here, the two brothers meet, both men separated from Isaac their father, and both men have apparently matured and put their past behind them. It was a congenial meeting between former rivals, despite Jacob’s apprehension the night before. In fact, Esau invites Jacob to join him in Seir, and Jacob appears to agree to this, but he goes in a different direction, remaining in the land promised to his father and grandfather.

  Exegesis from the Hebrew, 3 original translations, 90+ translations, original notes from the exegesis, from Genesis & Basic Exegesis. 142 pages.

• Genesis 34 The Rape of Dinah/The Slaughter of Shechem (HTML) (PDF) (WPD). Uploaded 11/6/2016
  

  Genesis 34 is a chapter where the plan of God moves forward, despite the actions of the people in the chapter (we will see this same sort of thing in Gen. 36, 37 and 38). God’s plan always moves forward, whether man is cooperative or not. This chapter also foreshadows the future. The sons of Israel (Jacob) cannot remain in the land because (1) they will either be subsumed by another family or (2) they will be destroyed by the people around them. Or, another way to say this, they will become corrupted and then destroyed. At the end of this chapter, Jacob bemoans his situation: “Levi and Simeon, you have made me odious to the people of this land, and they will gather together and destroy us because we are few in number.” And this is why God will have to remove them from the land.
  

  Exegesis from the Hebrew, 3 original translations, 90+ translations, original notes from the exegesis, from Genesis & Basic Exegesis. 211 pages.

• Genesis 35  Jacob’s Sons/The Deaths of Rachel and Isaac
  

  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)  Uploaded Oct. 28, 2016. 
  

  Gen. 35 is a chapter of milestones: (1) Jacob and his family move to Bethel; (2) Deborah, Rebekah’s maid dies; (3) God reappears to Jacob and Jacob worships Him; (4) Rachel bears Jacob’s 12^th son but then dies during childbirth; (5) Reuben is intimate with one of Jacob’s mistresses; (6) the 12 sons of Jacob are listed; and (7) Isaac dies.
  

  What is remarkable is the great grace that God had given to both Jacob and Esau (recounted in this chapter and the next). How petty and ridiculous had been their undue competition and jealousies 20 years previous.

  Exegesis from the Hebrew, 3 original translations, 90+ translations, original notes from the exegesis, from Genesis & Basic Exegesis. 208 pages.

• Genesis 36  Nation Esau (Edom)  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) Uploaded Oct. 26, 2016. 
  

  This is the genealogy of Esau. Esau is Jacob’s twin brother, of whom God has said, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” Gen. 36 is Esau’s line, including the many rulers who have come from his loins. The line of Esau seemed poised to become great in the land.

  On the surface, Gen. 36 appears to be nothing more than a list of names, most of whom are lost to history and not found in the Bible again. However, there are a great many lessons that we can take from this chapter—contemporary and spiritual.
  

  Exegesis from the Hebrew, 3 original translations, 90+ translations, original notes from the exegesis, from Genesis & Basic Exegesis. 183 pages.
  

• Genesis 37 Joseph and His Brothers (HTML) (PDF) (WPD).  Uploaded Oct. 20, 2016.   Gen. 37 begins the final section of the book of Genesis, which centers on the life of Joseph (with the exception of Gen. 38). From the beginning, young Joseph is clearly at odds with his older half-brothers, who resent the favoritism of their father towards Joseph. Joseph has 2 dreams which particularly irritate his older half-brothers because they indicate that he would rule over them. When the brothers confront Joseph next, away from their father, they plot to kill him. Reuben convinces them not to kill him, but to simply throw him into a pit (hoping to rescue the boy later). Judah suggests that Joseph be sold as a slave and the other brothers agree to this.

  Because Joseph is sold to traders, his older brothers send back Joseph’s bloodied and torn tunic, to make it appear that he had been attacked and killed by a wild animal. Jacob is heartbroken to receive this tunic and mourns inconsolably afterwards.
  

  Exegesis from the Hebrew, 3 original translations, 90+ translations, original notes from the exegesis, from Genesis & Basic Exegesis. 267 pages.
  

• Genesis 38 Judah and Tamar (HTML) (PDF) (WPD).   Uploaded Oct. 20, 2016.   Judah leaves his family and takes up with a Canaanite woman, having 3 children by her. Judah decides to choose a wife (Tamar) for his first son, but he dies. The wife is given to his second son in order to raise up seed for his deceased brother (aka, a levirate marriage), but then he dies. Then Joseph has to figure out what to do about Tamar.
  

  Exegesis from the Hebrew, 3 original translations, 90+ translations, original notes from the exegesis, from Genesis & Basic Exegesis. 228 pages.
  

• Genesis 39 Joseph, Potiphar and Potiphar's Wife (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) 
  Exegesis, 3 original translations, 90+ translations, notes from Genesis & Basic Exegesis.  175 pages  Uploaded 10/3/2016.

• Genesis Links   (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  These links indicate that Gen. 1-46 have been uploaded, but in various states of completion (which are given chapter by chapter in this links document).  This is a nearly 10,000 page exegetical study of Genesis, which is still incomplete.  As long as God gives me the grace, I will continue to work on it.  Updated 9/26/2016
  

• Genesis 40 Joseph, the Chief Baker and the Chief Cupbearer (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) 
  Exegesis, 3 original translations, 90+ translations, notes from Genesis & Basic Exegesis.  150 pages  Uploaded 9/26/2016.
  

• Genesis 41 Pharaoh’s Dream and the Famine of Egypt (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)  
  Exegesis, 3 original translations, 90+ translations, notes from Genesis.  302 pages.  Uploaded 9/26/16.
  

• The Scientific Achievements of Ancient Hamitic Peoples  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  Uploaded 9/25/2016.  This is a list by Arthur Custance of scientific discoveries and achievements of the Hamitic peoples (I first saw this in Clough's Dawn of the Kingdom).  What was known in the early eras is quite amazing.  This is quite an amazing list, and when you read through it, you will see why both Clough and myself reproduced it.
  

• 1Kings 5 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD).   Solomon Organizes the Builders for the Temple

  Basic exegesis and 3 original translations only.  Uploaded 9/25/2016
  

• 1Kings 6 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD).                                     Solomon Builds the Temple

  Basic exegesis and 3 original translations only.  Uploaded 9/25/2016

• The Doctrine of Intercalation (HTML)   (PDF)   (WPD) is updated again, as of Sept. 9, 2016.  I noticed that the vocabulary would have been difficult for some believers, so I added a vocabulary chart.  Another verse is added as well.  Intercalation is where we find the 1st and 2nd advents of Jesus Christ presented without any intervening events.  However, intercalated (inserted) between these events is the Church Age.  Because the church age was a mystery age, hidden from the OT Jews, it is not referenced in the OT, but skipped over.  There are at least 30 OT passages in which this occurs.

• Genesis 42 Joseph’s Brothers Come to Buy Grain in Egypt (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) 
  
• Genesis 43 Jacob’s Sons Return to Egypt with Benjamin (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)  For both chapters, the basic Hebrew exegesis completed along with 3 original translations; 90+ translations added in; notes from Genesis added in. Uploaded 9/9/2016
  
• All links, notes and updates of Genesis can be gotten here:
  Genesis Links
  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  (Folder)

• Genesis 27 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) Jacob Deceives his Father Isaac

  Posted 8/29/2016
  
  

  Genesis 27 is a deceptively simple chapter, where everything appears to be said and explained, but there are events, conversations, and motivations which are important to this narrative which are not clearly laid out. Gen. 27 appears to be simple and it appears to have all the relevant information given to us, but as we examine it more and more thoroughly, it becomes quite clear that there is a great deal of hidden and unspoken information.

  
  

  Isaac Blessing Jacob by Gerbrand van den Eeckhout (Oil on canvas) 1642; from Web Gallery of Art; accessed August 7, 2016.

  Gen. 27 is rarely understood, despite its being about a fairly simple series of events. For this reason, few commentators have correctly explained all of what is going on. This chapter is all about words; it is all about the words that Isaac will say regarding his two sons. That is what the entire conflict is over. The key to understanding this chapter, the blessing given to Jacob and then the blessing given to Esau is the very fact that the words spoken by Isaac have power. They are meaningful, even when they are spoken in a gathering of only two or three.
  

  To understand Gen. 27, you have to understand that, when Isaac blesses Jacob, that blessing has meaning and power. Once it has been said, it is out there, already in effect; and it cannot be withdrawn. If Isaac could simply withdraw his words, then his words would have been meaningless in the first place. Extenuating circumstances do not nullify the words spoken by Isaac.

  It is clear that Jacob is one of the least deserving men of Scripture, who has received some of the greatest blessings of God. This is grace; this is the plan of God. It is men like Jacob who often give us very imperfect believers more hope than a man like Abraham.
  

  Jacobian narratives typically leave out a great many details which can often be supplied using a little logical deduction. Sometimes his narratives are accused of being contradictory not because they are, but because they leave out some details. Much of this narrative is helped along with a few details that may be deduced, and which help explain any questions about the accuracy of the narrative. At the end of this chapter, there will be a summary, where the motivations and actions of the principal characters are clearly laid out, so that everything that happens makes perfect sense. At the end, you will understand what each principal knows (and doesn’t know) and what motivates them to do what they do.

  This narrative is about the foibles of man, the free will of man, and the sovereignty of God; the actions of man playing out according to their volition; and the plan of God moving forward, despite the things which man does.
  

  As a personal aside, I have worked on this particular chapter on and off for 3 years (2013 to 2016). 505 pages.

• Genesis 43  

  (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)   Jacob’s Sons Return to Egypt with Benjamin 
  The basic Hebrew exegesis completed along with 3 original translations; 90+ translations added in; notes from Genesis added in.  Posted 8/29/2016  Genesis 44-45 also posted.
  

• In church today, Bobby was teaching the dual meaning of the words of Caiaphas the High Priest, and how Caiaphas proposed the killing of Jesus to the Sanhedrin; and yet, God the Holy Spirit used the exact words from Caiaphas to state the gospel of Jesus Christ, to prophesy that Jesus would die for our sins.  This is an excellent illustration of the "Dual Authorship of Scripture" (where the human author means one thing by the words that he writes; and God the Holy Spirit means something else, by using those same words).  Therefore, I have updated this doctrine with this additional passage.  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD).  Updated 8/21/2016.
  

• Also updated: Genesis Links  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  (Folder)  8/19/2016
  

• Genesis 46 Jacob’s Entire Family in Egypt (HTML) (PDF) (WPD) Posted 8/19/2016
  

  As Jacob (Israel) travels toward Egypt, he stops off in Beersheba to offer up sacrifices to the Revealed God, and God appears to Jacob and tells him that it is okay to be leaving the Land of Promise and moving to Egypt.
  

  A list of all the males descended from Jacob, along with the two females, are given. His wives are also named.

  Joseph meets his father Jacob after 20 years.
  

  Joseph gives his family instructions in case Pharaoh asks them about their livelihoods.

  Basic Hebrew exegesis, 3 original translations, and 90+ translations. The notes from Genesis are transferred over.

• Genesis 45 Joseph Makes Himself Known to His Brothers (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)

  Because Judah offers up himself for Benjamin (Gen. 45), Joseph, known to his brothers as the prime minister of Egypt, can no longer hide his identify from his brothers. He reveals himself to them. He explains to them how, despite their actions against him 20+ years ago, God had a purpose in all of it, which purpose is being fulfilled before their very eyes—delivering them and Egypt from the great famine.
  

  Joseph invites his entire family to live with him in Egypt because of the great famine. His brothers return to Canaan to fetch their father Jacob.
  

  Basic Hebrew exegesis, 3 original translations, and 90+ translations. The notes from Genesis are transferred over.

• Genesis 1-40 are all updated (3 chapters did not need updating); Genesis 41-44 added 8/4/16.  Some of these are basic exegesis files; and some of them have the 90+ translations included.  To access, go to: Genesis Links  (HTML)  (PDF)  (WPD)  (Folder) (which includes basic information about uploaded files Genesis 1-44).
  

• Deuteronomy 16 (HTML) (PDF) (WPD)    3 Feasts; Choosing Judges;Outlawing Idolatry

  Posted June 23, 2016.  In Deut. 16, Moses spends most of this chapter discussing the 3 feasts which require a gathering of the people of Israel to one place. Then, from the feasts, which represent communion with God, Moses speaks of choosing judges and officials throughout the new land, who, they themselves, represent God’s judgment to the people.
  

  Moses then speaks of idolatry, which is not allowed, and represents the greatest violation of the laws of God.

  Doctrines covered in this chapter: The Passover; the Feast of Unleavened Bread; the Feast of Weeks; and the Feast of Booths. Jesus as our Passover; the Asherah and Idolatry.
  
  
  
  

  Important topics and discussions found in this chapter: the misguided JEPD theory (that the Law of Moses was not written by Moses but by a variety of people, aka Documentary Hypothesis); since the United States provides both the gospel and Bible teaching, a discussion about opening up our borders to all who want to come here; the forgiveness taught to the Jews in Scripture as opposed to century-old grudges held by Muslims; revolutionary equality before God (slaves were encouraged to come to the feasts); revolutionary concepts of justice (which we take for granted today); the Holy Spirit as the Divine Editor of Scripture; alleged similarities to contemporary heathen feasts; and how a good judicial system contributes and encourages prosperity in a nation.

  
  

  Deuteronomy 16:19 (NIV) (a graphic); from twitter.com; accessed June 20, 2016.

  
  

  Like nearly every chapter in Scripture, there are practical applications to our lives today; and there is clearly a connection between the concepts of justice found in this chapter and our judicial system that we have today in the United States. 247 pages.