Provision

The Sheep And Goat Judgment - Matthew 25:31 – 25:46 (commentary)

We find Jesus giving a prophetic sermon. The phrase all nations refers to the Gentiles (v. 32). These are all people other than Jews, who have lived throughout the tribulation period and will be judged individually. This judgment will take place on earth right after the battle of …

God’s Decision For Provision - Psalms 78:17 – 78:31 (commentary)

In yesterdays passage we shared with you four of the six reasons given in the first 22 verses of this chapter that can cause us to become dissatisfied with our relationship with God. Below you will find the last two reasons:We become dissatisfied with God when He doesn’t jump thr …

Strengthening in The Lord of Victory - Zechariah 10:1 – 10:12 (commentary)

In this chapter Israel’s redemption and regathering are pictured. They are reminded that it is the Lord who they should ask, and He will supply the rain in response to their prayers (v. 1). “Latter rain” refers to the necessary rain just before the time of harvest which …

The Storm at Sea - Jonah 1:10 – 1:17 (commentary)

The sailors were afraid as the sea was raging and asked Jonah what they should do (vv. 10- 11) Notice that Jonah was willing to give his life to save the sailors even though he had refused to do the same for the people of Nineveh (v. 12). In fact, he would rather die than repent …

All Your Needs Will be Provided - Philippians 4:14 – 4:23 (commentary)

Paul says it was good of you to help me when I was having such a hard time (v. 14). He continues by saying that my friends at Philippi remember what it was like when I started preaching the good news in Macedonia (v. 15). After I left there, they were the only church that became …

Elijah Visits a Widow at Zarephath - I Kings 17:1 – 17:24 (commentary)

Elijah’s prophetic ministry dominates this section of the book of l Kings. He had been prepared by the Lord to demonstrate to all of Israel that God and not Baal is still the only true God. Perhaps as Elijah heard reports of Jezebel’s increasing maneuverings to replace t …

Elisha Purifies The Deadly Stew - II Kings 4:38 – 4:44 (commentary)

Elisha goes back to Gilgal while there was famine in the land. Remember he was the man God choose to replace Elijah. Where Elijah’s ministry was marked with great events such the praying for a drought for three and half years or the battle between Elijah and the prophets …

The Brothers Return For Jacob - Genesis 45:16 – 45:28 (commentary)

Joseph had hinted to his brothers that vast resources were at his command. The Holy Spirit now emphasizes their sources (vv. 16-20). Joseph made no mention to Pharaoh the guild of these men. That was not only forgiven but forgotten. When Pharaoh heard about Joseph’s brothers all …