Recent Commentaries

Her second advance against the Benjamites was again fiercely checked as 18,000 of her warriors lay dead on the field of battle (vv. 24-25). Perhaps one reason the Lord permitted Israel to have these initial defeats was to bring then to a point of repentance. Now fasting and the offering of …

In the 32nd chapter of Jeremiah’s prophecy we find that what got him thrown in jail was his insistence that Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, would conquer Jerusalem. Jerusalem’s king Zedekiah didn’t like that! While in prison, Jeremiah’s cousin, Hanameel o …

Jesus was led off to the high priest and all the other leaders (v. 53). Peter followed at a distance and sat down beside a fire with the guards (v. 54). Jesus knew what it was like to be falsely accused (vv 55-59). The Sanhedrin had seventy-one members which included the Sadducee …

Chapters 26 and 27 are a prophesy against Tyre, the capital of Phoenicia just north of Israel. Part of the city was on the coastline, and part was on a beautiful island. The sin of Tyre is cited in this passage (vv. 1-6). The eleventh year (v. 1) is in reference to the re …

Four crimes are stated that required the death penalty (vv. 12-17):1. Premeditated Murder (vv. 12- 14) – It is clearly stated here that to take the life of a murder is not the violation of “Thou shalt no kill” but was clearly commanded by God.2. Physical viole …

This part of Chapter 14 is a preview leading up to the 2nd coming of Christ. This actual event we will study in chapter 19. We see the coming judgment on a Christ rejecting world (v. 14). “And in His hand a sharp sickle.” This is a harvesting tool used by ancient farmers to cut grain. It represents …

Paul is this Ephesian passage is telling servants to be obedient because they are really serving Christ and because doing a good job is the will of God (vv. 5-7). Slaves played a significant part in this society. There were probably over 6 million slaves in the Roman Empire in th …

This chapter reveals Abraham’s dedication to finding a godly mate for his son Isaac. Abraham’s eldest servant was selected for the task (v. 2). This may have been Eleazar (Gen. 15:2). Abraham is now approximately 140 years old, and his son Isaac is 40. It is evident that the old patriarch was …

The psalmist hated double-mindedness and hoped in God’s Word because God was his refuge.I. Five ways to show respect for God’s Word (vv. 113-117). 1. Whole-Hearted commitment to God’s Word (v. 113). &nbs …

We can’t be absolutely sure who wrote this psalm, but whoever he was, he certainly was discouraged and expresses his deep longing for God. Many Bible scholars are of the opinion that this psalm was written by David on the occasion of his flight from his son Absalom (II Sam. 17:24 …