Recent Commentaries

This is the first of twelve Psalms (50 and 73-83) thought to have been written by Asaph. Asaph was one of David’s three chief musicians appointed to be the choir director over the sacred choral services of Israel (I Chron. 16:15). He was selected by the Levites to lead the …

In these verses we find that the people did not understand the depth of their sins. They did not turn from their idols, regret their sins or pledge to make changes (vv. l-2). It seems that they thought …

Rehoboam had serious intention of quelling the revolt by force but was stopped by the Word of the Lord through the prophet Shemaiah. He then turns his attention to fortifying the cities, which were in existence before Rehoboam’s time. The purpose of Rehoboam rebuilding the cities …

The psalmist stated that his soul almost fainted while waiting for God’s Word (vv. 81-82). The focus is on the believer’s response while he waits for the Lord to judge his enemies and deliver him from persecution and danger. The psalmist says “How Long” (v. 84), and &qu …

In this passage, we find a couple who refuse to take God at His word and decide they need to help Him out (vv. 1-3). The result was tragic, and we are still reaping the consequences today. Human efforts to assist in the fulfilling of divine promises always complicate matters. Under the strict laws …

We may laugh at the story above, but Jesus has the keys to open and shut the doors of death and Hell (vv. 17-18). A key to a vault where treasures are kept can be a very important key. It can give the person access to things of great value. But, of all the keys in the world there are none as …

The next nine chapters tell how the temple is the focal point of everything, showing that the ideal relationship with God is when all of life centers on Him. In this section the Lord gave Ezekiel a vision of restored Israel. He saw a detailed picture of the new temple and …

The first verse in this “after” section, places the focus squarely where it needs to be – “on God.” Paul mentions both God’s love and God’s mercy, and each are emphasized with adjectives – “great” love and “rich&rd …

Luke takes us back to the time before John the Baptist was conceived, and introduces us to his parents, Zacharias and Elizabeth who were unable to have children. Zacharias was a priest, and he was serving for about a two week period in the Temple (vv. 8- 11). King David …

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…