Warnings

Exodus 34:10 – 34:26 (commentary)

This passage gives an introduction to the terms of the covenant (vv. 10-26) It starts out with the Lord promising to perform miracles that have never been seen before (vv. 10-11).  He promises to display many wonders so that the people will see His power. These wonders inclu …

False teachers who kidnapped converts - Colossians 2:6 – 2:15 (commentary)

This section of Paul’s letter is built around three warnings: Don’t let anyone deceive you. (vv. 6-8) Don’t let anything take Christ’s place. (vv. 9-13) Don’t let anyone cause you to deny Him. (vv. 14-15) The false teachers in Colosse did not go out and win the lost …

Vision of the Measuring Line - Ezekiel 2:1 – 2:13 (commentary)

The man with the measuring line symbolizes the hope of a rebuilt Jerusalem and a restored people (v. 1). It is amazing that God chooses to accomplish His divine purpose through finite and imperfect people. When God saw Ezekiel’s open and obedient attitude he filled …

Woes That Isaiah Pronounced on Judah - Isaiah 5:8 – 5:25 (commentary)

In this passage Isaiah pronounces a sixfold woe upon the sins of the nation of Judah: Exploiting others (vv. 8-10) - By foreclosing mortgages, the wealthy land owners acquired all the time adjoining land to form huge estates. Drunkenness (vv. 11-17) - He describes peopl …