Rejoicing

The marriage supper of the Lamb - Revelation 19:1 – 19:9 (commentary)

In chapter 19 the Great Tribulation is now coming to an end and the spotlight focuses on heaven (v. 1). The bride of Christ (the true church) joins her Bridegroom (the Lord) at "the marriage supper of the Lamb” (v. 7). For the Christians this is a great time of rejoicing as a great multitude in ...

The Church Makes Paul Happy - II Corinthians 7:1 – 7:7 (commentary)

In this passage Paul resumed the story that he left in 2:13, where he said he went to Macedonia to look for Titus. Though Paul still had many problems and hardships to face, he found comfort and joy in the ministry God had given to him. Titus had visited the Corinthian church and now he ...

Rejoicing for The Wrong Reasons - Proverbs 24:11 – 24:22 (commentary)

People who are being taken to death and slaughter probably are victims of unjust oppression rather than guilty people being condemned (v. 11). Some people may claim they are ignorant of others’ plights, but God knows who is guilty of willful ignorance, and He will judge it. We learn here about ...

Election of Israel - Isaiah 65:13 – 65:25 (commentary)

Contrasts between people who are the Lord’s servants and those who have departed from Him are dramatically presented (vv. 13-16). Those who obeyed His covenant will enjoy all types of blessings, while those who rebelled will experience all types of curses. In the remainder of thi …