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The Good News is For Jews And Gentiles - Romans 15:3 – 15:13 (commentary)

Christians need to follow the example of the Lord Jesus Christ who was a perfect example of ministering on behalf of others and not for Himself (v. 3). He did not please Himself, even though He had every right to do so, but was willing to set aside His own desires to follow the F …

Paul–An Example of Faithfulness - Acts 20:13 – 20:24 (commentary)

Paul traveled on foot from Troas to Assos (about 18 miles) while his friends sailed there directly (v. 13). Perhaps Paul wanted some time alone to think, pray, and plan. From Assos they sailed along the coast of Asia Minor to Miletus (vv. 14-15), an important port city. Paul had decided to ...

An Exemplary People - I Thessalonians 1:6 – 1:8 (commentary)

Despite severe suffering the Thessalonians had welcomed their message and became imitators of Paul and Silas (v. 6). The message of salvation, though welcomed with great joy brought the Thessalonians severe suffering because it led to persecution from both Jews and Gentiles (3:2- …

We May Be The Only Bible Some People Read - II Corinthians 3:1 – 3:3 (commentary)

These legalistic false teachers boasted that they carried "letters of recommendation” from the “important people” in the Jerusalem church. They said, “Where is his letter of recommendation? Does he have a letter of approval from the apostolic council in Jerusalem? If so, let him produce ...

Three Cities of Refuge - Deuteronomy 4:41 – 4:49 (commentary)

In this passage we find Moses setting apart three cities of refuge east of the Jordan River, where anyone who had accidentally killed someone without having any previous hostility could flee for safety. These cities were: Bezer on the wilderness plateau for the tribe of Reuben; Ramoth in ...

Azariah’s Good Reign in Judah - II Kings 15:1 – 15:22 (commentary)

Azariah was a good king like his father but he too failed to remove the high places. He expanded Judah’s territories southward to Elath (2 Kings 14:22), eastward so that the Ammonites paid him tribute (2 Chron. 26:8) and westward by defeating the Philistines (2 Chron. 26:6, 7).& …

The Reign And Captivity of Jehoahaz - II Kings 23:21 – 23:37 (commentary)

Josiah’s body was transported back to Jerusalem, where he was buried. With his death, all hope of spiritual revival was gone. The events that followed his reign would soon bring down the proud Judean capitals. Judah made Jehoahaz, Josiah’s fourth son, the new king. His reign o …