Witnessing

Transition Between Ministries - John 1:35 – 1:51 (commentary)

This passage covers the transition between the ministry of John the Baptist and the ministry of Christ. We find John the Baptist with two of his disciples, Andrew and John. After he pointed to the Lamb of God (Jesus) they left and followed Jesus. John was happy when people …

Paul and Barnabas Refute People’s Worship - Acts 14:8 – 14:12 (commentary)

Paul and Barnabas did not go to Lystra simply to escape persecution; they also went to preach the Gospel. Apparently there was no Jewish synagogue in Lystra, so God used a different way to bring the Gospel to these people. This passage is especially interesting because it gives u …

The world’s greatest revival meeting - Revelation 7:9 – 7:17 (commentary)

As we consider the last half of this 7th chapter we see how God not only seals a remnant of Israel but he also saves a redeemed company of Gentiles during the Great Tribulation period. This group of 144,000 select men from Israel, will fulfill the word of Jesus that this “go …

The Two Witnesses - Revelation 11:1 – 11:14 (commentary)

The Temple of God (vv. 1-2) - When the Rapture of the Church takes place (which could happen at any time (I Cor. 15:52) Israel will build a temple in Jerusalem (vv. 1-2) which may be referred to as the Tribulation Temple.The two Witnesses (vv. 3-14)a. Prophesying for 1260 Days (v …

Celebrating the Jews return from Babylonian exile - Psalms 107:1 – 107:9 (commentary)

It seems that this psalm is associated with the laying of the foundation of the temple in Jerusalem. In fact, some Bible scholars say that Psalms 107 through 119 were probably sung in connection with the laying of the foundation of the new temple. This was after the Jews ha …

Always be Ready to Witness - I Peter 3:13 – 3:17 (commentary)

Peter points out in this Scripture that if a believer is called on to suffer he should never fear the men or circumstances but should consider it a high privilege (vv. 13-14). God is working in his life to teach him something. James says about the same thing when he says “ …