Recent Commentaries

Peter says it is the will of God that Christians should be subject to their governments. In New Testament days the government was authoritarian and it was the duty of citizens to follow the rulers in absolute obedience (vv. 13-17). If Peter could urge believers to submit …

When Israel was still encamped in Moab, waiting to cross over the Jordan into Canaan, Moses included as part of his last instructions to Joshua that an altar of stones be erected on Mount Ebal (Deuteronomy 27:4). Following the victory at Ai, Joshua felt compelled to fulfill Moses’ command …

This psalm returns to the problem David had in Psalm 37 and was emphasized again in Psalm 49. It deals with the age old problem of what seems to be the prosperity of the wicked and the suffering of the godly.The problem is stated (vv. 1-3) – Even though the Psalmist has con …

Finally, Nebuchadnezzar “lifted his eyes to heaven” silently acknowledged the sovereignty of God (vv.34-35). The king’s mind was restored, and he immediately started praising and honoring God. Nebuchadnezzar had seen God’s power displayed several times during his life, but it never had a …

Solomon looks ahead (vv. 22-31) and asks God to help His people in various trials of life. He petitioned for his own needs back in chapter 1. Now he shows great concern for his people. The heart of the pastor is taken up with the needs of his flock. Genuine revival begins by asking for …

As Pilate refuses to execute Jesus, the Jewish leaders continue to bring group pressure and display their hatred toward Him and shout for His death. According to Roman law, Jesus was innocent but the Jews now appeal to their law (vv. 7-8). They say that since Christ has claimed t …

The wicked man has no protection. The psalmist likens his future to smoke that soon disperses and vanishes. God has His winds which can soon blow away the defenses of the wicked man. On the other hand, no calamity can befall the righteous that God is unaware of (v. 18). They …

In this passage, we continue with regulations that dealt with civil violations due to neglect: Woman with a child injured (vv. 22-23). If a pregnant woman delivered her child prematurely because of injury, the guilty party was to pay compensation which was to be determined by the woman …

It might come as a shock that demons have faith, “Even the demons believe and tremble” (v. 19). But it is not a saving experience to believe and tremble. The following are some things they believe: The existence of God (They are neither atheists or agnostics)The de …

The “Desert by the Sea” could refer to the desert lands southeast of Babylon (v. 1). Possibly it was the great plain that Babylon stood on. The prophet saw in a vision an invader approaching and most commentators suggest this crisis as Elam and Media are viewed as going …