Humility

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God is looking for genuine humility - I Corinthians 4:6 – 4:13 (commentary)

The Corinthians had split into various cliques, each following its favorite preacher (Paul, Apollos, Peter etc.). Each group believed it was the only one to have the whole truth, and thus felt spiritually proud. Paul told the groups not to boast about being tied to a particular preacher because each ...

Jesus Says Greatness Comes From Serving Others - Mark 9:38 – 9:50 (commentary)

The three lessons Jesus taught in this section are basic to Christian living today. If we are yielded to Him, then suffering will lead to glory, faith will produce power, and our sacrificial service will lead to honor. John reported to Jesus that they had seen a man casting out d …

Humbleness, Holiness and Happiness - John 13:1 – 13:11 (commentary)

Chapter 13 gives an account of the Last Supper and of the beginning of the Lord’s farewell message to His disciples. They met together in the Upper Room to observe the Passover. Jesus knew that “His hour was come” (v. 1), and that Judas would soon betray Him (v. 2). Jesus knew ...

The Need For Humility - Matthew 18:1 – 18:9 (commentary)

Selfishness and disunity of God’s people was and continues to be a big problem. By nature, all of us are rebels who want to be celebrities instead of servants. The disciples were no exception; they wanted to know who was greatest in the kingdom (v.1). In this passage Jesus teache …

Trust in the Lord - Psalms 130:1 – 131:3 (commentary)

Someone once said, “we do not know what prayer really is until we have cried out of deep sorrow or despair.” The Psalmist wanted to be heard which is even better than getting an answered. If God answered all our requests the way we wanted, it might be more of a curse than a blessing. If we ...

Trust in The Lord - Psalms 131:1 – 131:3 (commentary)

This is a psalm of humility. it records the meek and humble spirit of David. Pride is centered in the heart, but it is not clearly revealed in the eyes. Remember a proud look is one of the things God hates. He speaks of his soul as a weaned child. We are weaned from worldly thing …

Mystery of God’s Grace - Ephesians 3:7 – 3:13 (commentary)

God treated me with kindness (v. 7). His power worked in me, and it became my job to spread the good news. I am the least important of all God’s people (v. 8). But God was kind and chose me to tell the Gentiles that because of Christ there are blessings that cannot be measured …

Parable of the Ambitious Guest - Luke 14:7 – 14:14 (commentary)

Jesus taught two lessons in this passage (vv. 7-14). First He spoke to the guests, telling them not to seek places of honor (vv. 7-11). Service is more important in God’s kingdom than status. Second, he told the host not to be exclusive about whom he invites (vv. 12-14). It i …

Daniel Explains The Dream - Daniel 2:24 – 2:35 (commentary)

Having received knowledge of the dream from God Daniel goes to Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard and informed him that he was ready to interpret the king’s dream (v. 24). Arioch brought him into Nebuchadnezzar’s presence claiming credit for having found an interpr …

Naaman Healed of Leprosy - II Kings 5:1 – 5:14 (commentary)

Probably one of the best known accounts from the book of Kings is the one in this passage concerning a Gentile who had leprosy and was healed. This person was a well-known Syrian army officer named Naaman. An Israelite girl who the Syrians had taken prisoner was serving in Naama …

Jacob Mets Esau - Genesis 33:1 – 33:20 (commentary)

Esau comes up from Edom with four hundred men to meet Jacob. If a renewal of hostilities with Jacob was in the making, Esau was ready. Of course at this point, Esau knew nothing of Jacob’s changed heart. Esau finds Jacob cautiously awaiting him (vv. 1-2). In fact Jacob humb …

Pharaoh Tells Joseph His Dream - Genesis 41:14 – 41:24 (commentary)

It becomes very evident in this passage that it was God’s will to elevate Joseph to a position of great power in this world system. The long years of discipline and development had been designed to prepare Joseph for the high position that was soon to be his. It was the wil …

Manasseh Humbled Himself - II Chronicles 33:1 – 33:25 (commentary)

Manasseh was the longest reigning king. He was 12 years old when he took over and he ruled for 55 years (v. 1). His father, Hezekiah was a great king who led his nation back to serving God. However, as soon as Manasseh got opportunity, he undid everything his father had done for the ...

Manassah Was Captured And Repents in His Last Days - II Chronicles 33:11 – 33:25 (commentary)

Then one day God decided that enough was enough so He sent the of King of Assyria to invade Jerusalem. Manassah was captured, and they put a hook in his nose and chains on his hands and feet and took him to Babylon (v. 11). All the riches and power which he once had meant nothing …