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The Caldwell Commentaries dive deep into the Bible to reveal the amazing truths God has shared with mankind about HIStory, salvation in Christ, and the future! Be prepared for some spiritual heartburn!
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- TC#323Friday · 53 min
Genesis Lesson 48: Abraham and Abimelech {An Interesting Peace Treaty}
Genesis 21:22-34 In this lesson, Abraham has his second encounter with Abimelech (a Philistine king). It was much different than their first meeting four years earlier, which had been a humiliating experience for Abraham (he was rightly reproved by the king for lying about his relationship with Sarah). This second encounter found Abraham in a much improved spiritual condition. The two make a peace treaty, which is ratified with sacrifices, witnesses, and promises. The treaty lasted 70 years; interestingly the one who broke it was Isaac, and he did so by repeating the sin of his father - he lied about his relationship with Rebekah! Amazing.
- TC#322Thursday · 1 hr 11 min
Genesis Lesson 47: Separation of Hagar and Ishmael {Was this More Difficult for Abraham than when asked to sacrifice Isaac?}
Genesis 21:11-21 One of the most difficult separations Abraham faced in his life (and he faced many) was his separation from Ishmael, his illegitimate son born by Sarah's Egyptian handmade, Hagar. The separation was necessary for the accomplishment of God's purposes for both Isaac and Ishmael, so Abraham obeyed by casting out both Hagar and Ishmael, even though it broke his heart. It is wonderful to learn how the Lord God took care of Ishmael (and Hagar) and blessed him! It is also interesting to learn how the Apostle Paul used the separation of Hagar and Ishmael from Abraham, Sarah, and Isaac as an allegory involving Law and grace (Galatians 4:21-31)! A lot to discover in this deep lesson!
- TC#321Wednesday · 1 hr 9 min
Genesis Lesson 46: Isaac and Ishmael {Finally, Some Laughter!} {Isaac, a Type of Christ}
Genesis 21:1-10 After reading about the destruction of Sodom in chapter 18, the sad end of Lot in chapter 19, and Abraham's shameful return to the sin of lying about Sarah in chapter 20, it is great to break out in laughter in the beginning of chapter 21. This lesson begins with the birth of Isaac, whose name means "laughter". This promised son was a long time coming, but when he was finally born, he brought immense joy into the life of his family . . . well, with one exception, and his name was Ishmael. In this lesson, "Isaac and Ishmael," we look at the birth delight (21:1-7), the brotherly discord (21:8-10), and some amazing typology (Isaac as a type of Christ) in a section entitled Bible Depths.
- TC#316November 2 · 1 hr 7 min
Genesis Lesson 45: Oh No, Not Again! {Abraham’s Repeat Sin / Plus First Healing Miracle in Bible}
Genesis 20:1-18 This lesson is the account of the third major failure of Abraham. Sadly, it was a repeat of his first failure, when he purposely hid the truth that Sarah was his wife and not just his sister. If even a great man like Abraham (the "father of faith" and "friend of God") sins, we certainly know none of us are exempt! One of the reasons (among multitudes) we know the Bible is truly God-inspired is because it always speaks the truth about people, even "the best" of God's people. We read about Noah's drunkenness, Moses' temper, David's adultery, and Peter's denials. We look at Abraham's iniquity, God's intervention, and King Abimelech's integrity and inquisition of Abraham and Sarah. In this account, we find the first healing miracle recorded in the Bible! Find out what it was and on whom it was performed!
- TC#315November 1 · 1 hr 17 min
Genesis Lesson 44: Friend of the World - Lot Part II {We are ”in the days of Lot” Jesus Predicted - Luke 17:28}
Genesis 19:15-38 This is the second of a two-part lesson on Lot, "Friend of the World". In lesson 43, we learned that Lot was a compromised believer, an ineffective leader, and a powerless witness for the Lord. He was also a double-minded man. He lingered too long in Sodom and longed for Zoar (another worldly city). He also failed as a husband and was a pitiful father. We need to learn from Lot's serious mistakes, for the Lord warned that the days preceding His Second Coming will be "as it was in the days of Lot" (Luke 17:28). If you know anything about the immorality of Sodom, you know we are "there" today!
- TC#314October 30 · 1 hr 6 min
Genesis Lesson 43: Friend of the World - Lot {The Tragedy of the Compromised Christian Life}
Genesis 19 This is the first of a two-part study on Genesis chapter 19, which is about God's judgment on the exceedingly wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, and the tragic consequences of Lot's spiritual decline. Lot, though a believer in God, evidently worked harder at being "The Friend of the World" than being "The friend of God, as his Uncle Abraham is called (see Lesson 42). A study of Lot is important because many Christians attempt to live on a "Lot level" of spirituality. They do not deny their belief in Christ, but neither are they "sold out" for Him, which they consider "too radical". The tragedy is that the lukewarm, double-minded, compromised Christian does not experience the joy of his salvation. Lot's life demonstrates this more than perhaps anyone in Scripture, for his life ended in one of the lowest conditions imaginable for a believer. His life was almost completely wasted. He was saved, "yet so as by fire" (I Corin. 3:15). He was a compromised believer, an ineffective leader, and a powerless witness (in this first half of Genesis 18).
- TC#313October 28 · 1 hr 17 min
Genesis Lesson 42: The Friend of God {Abraham’s Distinct O.T. Title}
Genesis 18:1-33 Abraham is referred to in Scripture by a number of names and titles ("father of many nations," "father of the faithful," "a prophet," "a mighty prince," a man "strong in faith"), but the most cherished title is "the friend of God". Because he is the only individual in the Old Testament to have this compliment specifically said of him, we want to know why he "earned" this distinction. The almost unanimous answer is derived from the intimate conversation between the Lord and Abraham in Genesis chapter 18, as well as the confidence in Abraham the Lord demonstrated in this same chapter.
- TC#312October 27 · 1 hr 5 min
Genesis Lesson 41: El Shaddai {All-Sufficient God}
Genesis 17:1-27 This is the chapter in which Abram becomes Abraham and Sarai becomes Sarah - name-changes made by God! This is also the chapter in which 90-year old Abraham laughs (in joy) when the Lord tells him that Sarah his wife will bear him the promised son (not some younger woman, like Hagar), and his name shall be Isaac (which means "laughter")! One of the great names for God is "El Shaddai," meaning "the all-sufficient God"! He was "all-sufficient" for Abraham, and He is "all-sufficient" for us today! Amen! Learn the context for the first time in Scripture God is referred to by this marvelous name!
- TC#311October 24 · 1 hr 7 min
Genesis Lesson 40: The Fruit of Impatience {The Conception of Ishmael}
Genesis 16:1-16 This is the sad account of the conception of Ishmael, and how Abraham wrongly heeded the suggestion of his wife to conceive an heir through her Egyptian handmade Hagar. In our discussion of this event, we look at: (1) The Scheme Proposed, (2) The Scheme's Problems (Hagar's pride, Sarah's anger, and Abraham's lack of leadership), and (3) the Servant Pursued (Hagar's wilderness encounter with the pre-incarnate Christ). This is an important lesson about waiting on God and not taking matters into our own hands, "in the flesh". This serious mistake committed by Abraham has consequences that still disrupt the peace of our world today in the on-going animosity between the sons of Ishmael and the sons of Isaac.
- TC#309October 21 · 1 hr 11 min
Genesis Lesson 38: Abraham and Two Kings {Meet Mysterious Melchizedek! Was He the Pre-incarnate Christ?}
Genesis 14:17-24 It is often the case for a believer to encounter a great temptation and/or danger after winning "a battle". Abraham experienced a miraculous victory over a powerful four-king coalition from the East (which had just defeated a five-king confederation near the Dead Sea). He outrageously rescued Lot from captivity, but as he was returning home from the physical battle, he was unexpectedly faced with a spiritual battle. He was tempted with great wealth and acclaim by the King of Sodom. But, in God's providence, Abraham first encountered "the King of Salem" (meaning "Peace"), who is also called "Melchizedek," which means "King of righteousness"! This mysterious man (the pre-incarnate Christ?) brought bread and wine (first mention of these elements in Scripture) for Abraham and his men. Melchizedek was "the Priest of the Most High God" - the very first Priest mentioned in Scripture! We discuss 5 interesting truths concerning Melchizedek: His Provision, His Priesthood, His Proclamation, Abraham's Payment (to Him), and His Person (identity). This is intriguing, to say the least! The lesson concludes with a detailed discussion of Abraham's meeting with the King of Sodom (named Bera) and how Abraham (like Christ) resisted temptation!
- TC#310October 21 · 1 hr 7 min
Genesis Lesson 39: Abraham’s Exceeding Great Reward {The first of God’s ”I AM” statements}
Genesis 15:1-21 Following his physical battle against Chedorlaomer (king of the four-king coalition) and his spiritual battle against the temptations of Bera (King of Sodom), Abraham was concerned the wicked invaders he humiliated by defeating them with his much smaller band of men might return in vengeance. He was getting old and still had no child or land, as per God's promises (12:2-7). Lot returned to live in Sodom (a great disappointment), and Abraham was drained, physically and emotionally. He needed some divine assurance, and the Lord delivered! He graciously answered every one of Abraham's concerns. In this powerful lesson, we discuss (1) A Mighty Shield (the first of God's great "I AM" statements), (2) A Multitudinous Seed, (3) A Monumental Statement (the doctrine of justification by faith is set forth for the first time), and (4) A Mysterious Ceremony (to seal the Abrahamic Covenant).
- TC#308October 20 · 1 hr 10 min
Genesis Lesson 37: The Dead Sea War {Aka ”Ten-King War” - First War in History!}
Genesis 14:1-16 We discuss the very first recorded account of war, not only in the Bible, but in all ancient literature! It is called "The Dead Sea War" or "The 10-King War" (it was a rebellion of five kings against four kings, and the tenth "king" was Abram. Also, after the war, a mysterious eleventh King appeared from seemingly nowhere. His name is Melchizedek). Through this encounter, Abraham faced three more "tests": (1) "The Compassion Test" - in which he risked his life to rescue his nephew, (2) a "repeat" on "The Courage Test," which he failed in Egypt, but passed with flying colors in his rescue of Lot, and (3) "The Completion Test," which he also passed with flying colors. For more on the fascinating truths and prophetic aspect of this first recorded war of history, see Lesson 9 "The 10-King War and Melchizedek" under "CHRIST in GENESIS" on this podcast.
- TC#307October 17 · 1 hr 9 min
Genesis Lesson 36: Abram and Lot Separate {Being a Peacemaker}
Genesis 13:5-18 This lesson provides us with a sharp contrast between Uncle Abram and nephew Lot. Both men had journeyed down to Egypt (out of God's will), but one returned wiser, while the other returned worldlier. Abram learned his lesson, through Divine chastisement and by way of great humiliation, to walk by faith in God's Word. He learned not to use circumstances or even self-preservation as his guides (although he would later slip in this area by repeating his sin about Sarah). Evidently, Lot did not learn any significant spiritual lessons while in Egypt. When Abram departed Egypt, there was no place for Egypt in his heart. On the other hand, when Lot left Egypt, he took "Egypt" with him in his heart.
- TC#277October 16 · 1 hr 9 min
Genesis Lesson 35: Abram; Canaan to Egypt {His Lie about His Wife}
Genesis 12:10-13:4 We continue Abram's journey of faith with God as he traveled from the land of promise (Canaan) to Egypt (picture of the world). In the situation we discuss in this lesson, we (hopefully) learn from Abram's mistakes and his lie! The four main divisions of our look at what some would call a "backsliding experience" are: (1) the famine, (2) the falsehood, (3) the failure, and (4) the return to fellowship! It never pays to step out of God's will by devising our own schemes on how to handle difficult situations. It never pays to doubt God in times of trials, and self-preservation is never an excuse for disobedience! Time spent "in Egypt" is wasted time! These are just some of the important spiritual lessons learned from Abram in this lesson.
- TC#276October 15 · 1 hr 1 min
Genesis Lesson 34: Abram; Haran to Canaan {The Beginning of Abraham’s Spiritual Journey}
Genesis 12:1-9 We begin the spiritual journey of the man called Abram (Abraham). His walk began where our walk with God begins, which is with God taking the initiative! God spoke, and it was the revelation from Him that pierced Abram's soul and began to break the hold the world, the flesh, and the devil had over him! It was the Word of the God of glory that generated a response from Abram and began leading him down the path to eternal salvation. It is fitting that God began His summons to Abram with a call to separation! He was not only to leave his country (idolatrous Ur of the Chaldees), but also his idol-worshipping family!
- TC#525October 14 · 1 hr 16 min
When God Broke His Silence Part II - NEW STUDY (Explore Fast-Growing View about Christ's Tabernacles' Birthday}
In this second half of this study entitled, "When God Broke His Silence," we trace the breathtaking moments when God shattered the quiet of HIS-story—from the first cry of His incarnate Son in Bethlehem Ephrata to the prophetic signs surrounding His birth to God's broken silence two more times during Christ's earthly ministry. We explore five compelling reasons many Bible scholars (including most Messianic Jewish ministries) are turning to the view that "sees" the Feast of Tabernacles as the most fitting and theologically rich "season" for the arrival of the Promised Savior ("Emmanuel - God with us"). That seveth God-given feast of seven days (Leviticus 23) celebrates Deity dwelling (past and future) with His people, illuminating them with His light, and filling them with His life‑giving water. We follow the timeline of Zacharias’s priestly service, the shepherds tending Temple flocks, the overflowing crowds of Tabernacles' pilgrims, and the prophetic symmetry of Israel’s feast-days' calendar. We meet the Bethlehem shepherds who first heard heaven’s announcement, and the Gentile Magi whose long journey brought them to worship the Child‑King of Israel and Light of the nations! Learn about the mysterious "star out of Jacob" foretold by the Gentile "prophet for profit," Balaam. Learn, too, of the connection of the wise men of the East to Daniel the prophet! Finally, we look ahead to the next time God will break His now some 2,000-year silence, which will be an audible moment heard only by those who know Christ! The same Lord Who once cried from a manger will descend from Heaven with a shout as He calls His redeemed to meet Him in the air, to dwell (tabernacle) with Him forever. This study closes with an earnest invitation, which was actually given by God the Father when He thundered above the Mount of Transfiguration, "This is My Beloved Son in Whom I am well pleased. LISTEN TO HIM"!
- TC#524October 13 · 1 hr 22 min
When God Broke His Silence Part I - NEW STUDY !!
For four centuries, Heaven was quiet. No prophet thundered. No angel appeared. No fresh revelation came. And then — at the exact moment foretold by ancient prophecies, the silence was broken as the Lord of hosts picked-up right where He left off with His final Old Testament prophecy. Light was about to break into darkness once again, as it had at creation. In this powerful study, you’ll discover how God’s first words, “Let there be light,” echo through Scripture—from Genesis to Malachi, from the birth of the Baptist to the birth of Christ Himself. You’ll explore six miraculous conceptions that foreshadowed the seventh “virgin” conception – when God dwelt among us. You’ll learn of critical Messianic genealogies, a circumvented blood curse, and the absolute sovereignty of God Who moves empires, kings, and entire populations to fulfill every detail of His Word with perfect precision. This study unveils Jesus Christ as the Eternal Light, the promised Seed, the rightful King, and the God‑Man Whose coming changed history forever. If you want to hear prophecy come alive, if you want to better understand the glory of Christ in creation, in the incarnation, the transfiguration, and in personal regeneration, and if you want your faith strengthened by the God Who orchestrates all things for, you don’t want to miss this study.
- TC#275October 12 · 1 hr 2 min
Genesis Lesson 33: Introduction to Abram {Preserving the Promised Seed}
Genesis 11:10-32 Generation after generation following the dispersion at Babel was given opportunity to repent and turn back to God, but unfortunately the degenerate condition of man soon came to resemble pre-Flood days. Tragically, the spiritual decline even affected the Messianic line. But God had made a promise, and He keeps His promises. He would send the Promised Seed of the woman, the Messiah/Saviour into the world to crush Satan and pay the wages of sin so those who believe on Him could be forgiven and saved. Thus, because God is the God of love, mercy, and grace; the God Who keeps His promises, He reached down to call a man out of a Shemite family; a man whose family worshipped idols; a Gentile living in Ur of the Chaldees (area of modern-day Iran). His name was Abram. In this lesson, we begin studying the life of a Abram - whose name was later changed to Abraham by God (17:5). It was from Abraham's seed that the Messiah would come. God would indeed preserve the lineage of the Messiah, Jesus Christ!
- TC#274October 8 · 1 hr 15 min
Genesis Lesson 32: Tyrant, Tower, and Tongues (Babel)
Genesis 10:8-12; 11:1-9 There are four main subjects found in Genesis chapters 1 to 11: (1) the Creation, (2) the Fall, (3) the Flood, and (4) the Tower of Babel. This lesson is on the Tower of Babel and the Lord's miraculous intervention at the time of its building, which was almost as critical as His Flood intervention. As we learn of the humanistic reasoning of the ancient people to deliberately disobey God and eagerly, instead, follow a proud and wicked man named Nimrod "to make a name for themselves," we see a reflection of our own society at large. Man has not changed since ancient times. In fact, from the Babel of Nimrod (Genesis 10, 11) to the Babylon of Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 5:30) to the one-world "Babylon" of Antichrist (Revelation 17, 18), natural men remain focused on the same goals: to gain their own fame, to find a "security-utopia" on Earth without from God, and (if he is religious) to attain Heaven by his own effort. Those are all efforts in futility.