Trust

God is in control - Psalms 11:1 – 11:7 (commentary)

David said he had put his trust in the Lord even though he was urged to flee as a bird who doesn’t find a refuge except in flying (v. 1). He is referring to the malicious stories and poisonous suggestions men were reporting on him to his father-in-law, King Saul, who was a …

Proof that Jesus is God - I John 5:6 – 5:12 (commentary)

A person who trusts Christ is born of God and is able to overcome the world (v. 6). It appears that the term “water” is a reference to the baptism of Jesus by which His public ministry was initiated (Matt. 3:13-17). “Blood” refers to His death, by which His ea …

Exodus 16:23 – 16:36 (commentary)

The Lord instructs Moses to tell the Israelites they can gather all the manna they would like to bake or broil on the Sabbath (v. 23).. The people did as they were instructed and it smelled fine and there was no worms (v. 24). Moses told them to eat all they wanted because it was …

David Calls on Angels to Gorify The Lord - Psalms 28:1 – 28:9 (commentary)

Enemies were pressing upon David. His world had fallen apart. His own son Absalom had stolen the hearts of the men of Israel. His throne that had seemed so secure had been snatched from him. The nation had turned against him. David prays that God will speak directly to him. …

Psalms 37:30 – 37:40 (commentary)

The following three points are often forgotten by the wicked:Truth is on the side of the Godly (vv. 32-34). The life of a righteous individual is a reproach to the person who is living wickedly. If it were not for the grace of God and  laws of the land, the righteous would&n …

Psalms 62:1 – 62:12 (commentary)

This Psalm reflects David’s trust in the Lord in spite of opposition. It contrasts the security of trusting God with the insecurity of relying on human means. The theme of this Psalm is suggested in verse 1 when David wrote that he waited in silence for God. It appears that it ma …

Israel’s final triumph - Obadiah 1:15 – 1:21 (commentary)

At this point in the book we find a change of emphasis. There is an extension of the theme of divine judgment from one specific enemy nation, Edom, to all the nations. A description is given of how all foreign nations hostile to the Lord’s people, will be consumed. Judgment is fi …

Jesus Calms the Storm - Luke 8:16 – 8:25 (commentary)

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The Immanuel Prophecy - Isaiah 7:1 – 7:25 (commentary)

To understand the geography of this political situation you must remember that Assyria was north of Syria, which was north of Israel, which was north of Judah, with Jerusalem as its capital. During the reign of the pagan King Ahaz of Judah the Northern Kingdom (Syria and Ep …