Recent Commentaries

In these first twelve verses of chapter 12 Jesus sounds a warning concerning hypocrisy, as the people were trying to appear good when their hearts were far from Him. Their selfishness would soon expose them as power-hungry imposters, not devoted religious leaders. Have you ev …

Joshua followed God’s instructions (vv. 2-5). On the seventh day their day began early about the dawning of the day (vv. 15-16). They marched around the city just as they had the previous six days. However, this time instead of going back to their camp, they went on marching six more …

As Jesus continued to travel, two blind men followed Him and acknowledge Him as the Son of David (vv. 27-31). We are not told why these men were blind, but blindness was prevalent in the Mideast in that day. These men were persistent as they followed Him into the house where He was …

Defeat and confusion had overtaken God’s people (vv. 15-16). How do we handle rejection and defeat? How do we react when our faith doesn’t seem to be getting results. In this passage the mystery of God seems to loom in the distance. In the immediate situation God’s people are …

King Lemuel (some think this was actually King Solomon though we have no proof) was being taught the Word of God by his mother (v. 1). Her vows may mean that she made a vow as Hannah did, before his conception (I Sam. 1:11) or afterwards. She wanted him to know he was special to …

Isaiah begins with a probing examination of Judah’s present situation and gives a passionate plea for God’s people to return to the Lord. He says the people are like rebellious children; oxen and donkeys are more faithful than they (vv. 1-4). Sin cuts us off from God’s help (vv. 5-8). He …

The third section of this prophecy discusses the response of Tyre’s neighbors to her fall (vv. 15-18). These coastal powers, dependent on Tyre for their trade and commerce, would be dismayed at Tyre’s fall. Tyre’s fall would send shock waves throughout the maritime commun …

From all appearances Israel hardly stood a chance of defeating them but we must remember that no matter how insurmountable the obstacles may seem God is sovereign and will take care of any enemy he chooses (vv. 1-11). Continuing the rehearsal of Israel’s experience in the wilderness, …

Chapter 11 tells of one of the mightiest and far- reaching miracles of history. It finds no parallel until the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. The result of God’s intervention was the origin of the different nations. The building of the tower of Babel was man’s first attempt …

We now come to the mysterious king priest Melchizedek (v. 1). We do not know a great deal about him. In Genesis 14 there are only three verses about him (Gen. 14:18-20). The writer of Hebrews uses this story from Genesis to show that Christ is even greater than Abraham, father of the Jewish …