Recent Commentaries

The apostle called for his readers to share with him the pursuit of Christ likeness. What he wanted for himself he also wanted for them (v. 15). His plea to the Philippians was that they would live up to what they had already attained, which was a righteous position in Chri …

In contrast to this story we find John had a message he wanted all to hear. He would not be guilty of withholding vital information from the child of God (vv. 1-2). There are three key words found in this message of I John. They are life, light and love. There are those who tell …

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 …

Jesus was in Jerusalem for another feast (v. 1). John Gospel is unique in that it includes several stories about Jesus observing the various religious feasts in Jerusalem. During his time in Jerusalem, Jesus went by the pool, called Bethesda, which is just north of the Sheep Gate (v. 2). …

Suddenly, a hand touched Daniel, which made him tremble (v. 10). God thought so highly of Daniel that He had sent a messenger who told him to stand up and pay close attention (v. 11). Daniel stood trembling as the angel told him not to be afraid! God has listened to your …

Zerubbabel was the undisputed leader of this group of returning Jews to Jerusalem and he was officially appointed governor of this new settlement. This chapter lists the names the families of those who returned. The entire company is said to have totaled 42,360 (v. 64). This is e …

While Daniel was praying the answer came. Gabriel came about the time of the evening sacrifice which was near 3 p.m (vv. 20- 22). It is interesting to note that even though the temple had been destroyed for 66 years and sacrifices could not be offered there Daniel still re …

There is a 36-year time gap between chapters 4 and 5. Nebuchadnezzar had been dead over 30 years and his grandson, Belshazzar sat on the throne of Babylon as co- ruler with his father, King Nabonidus, who was often absent, fighting Babylon’s enemies. With the city currently under siege …

When the fig tree buds, and the leaves begin to sprout you know that summer is near (v. 32). The same is true with the events that begin to happen here; you can know that the Lord’s return is very near (vv. 33-34). No one knows the day or hour when the heavens and earth will disappear …

The Feast of the Tabernacles ended, but the people lingered to hear the Word of God. The events of this chapter occurred two days after the end of the Feast of the Tabernacles. It was a day of fasting and mourning (v. 1). The wearing of sackcloth and the placing of earth on their …