Recent Commentaries

When David heard that the Philistines were attacking Keilah, a border town about 15 miles southwest of Bethlehem, he inquired of the Lord as to whether they should help them (vv. 1-2). Sometimes in ministry we are faced with opportunities that to us might seem obvious. People are …

From the various gifts mentioned in chapter 12, the apostle selects three for discussion in this chapter. These are (1) prophecy, (2) speaking in tongues, (3) and interpretation of tongues. Paul compares the Corinthians’ preoccupation with tongues and their apparent disinterest in prophecy …

Here we see very clearly the danger which John saw in these false teachers (vv. 7-9). They are to be given no hospitality; and the refusal of hospitality would be the most effective way of stopping their work. We can never compromise with mistaken teachers but we are never free f …

Why is Satan unable to reveal his “man of sin” sooner? It is because God is restraining the forces of evil in the world. Satan cannot do whatever he wants to do, whenever he wants to do it. Paul mentions a restraining force that helps keep everything on schedule ( …

In Paul’s day letters usually started out with the person writing the letter using their own name first and then the name of the person or church to whom he was writing (v. 1). Paul addresses his fellow Christians as brothers and prays that God will be kind to them and bless them …

This chapter seems to be saying, “Don’t be upset because youth fades” (v. 1). Be happy while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth.” As Christians, we must learn to be content even in our aging body. God takes us through the cyc …

Two years had gone by, and Joseph was still in prison (v. 1). Then one day Pharaoh had two dreams that caused him great distress (vv. 2-7). He dreamed that he was standing by the Nile River, and he saw seven fat healthy cows coming up out of the water (vv. 1-2). They ate grass in a field. Then …

In this passage we find three parables. A parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. Jesus used several parables drawn from everyday life to illustrate the principles He was teaching:The Eye and its Focus (vv. 39-42) – Discernment is the key as we tend to judge.To s …

This section of the Song of Solomon deals with the growth of the couple’s marriage. This does not mean, however, that they did not encounter any problems in their relationship. A little while after their marriage, the problem of indifference crept in. This problem is introduced by her …

David starts off by asking a question. What qualifications are there for service in the tabernacle (v. 1)? The answer to this question is found in the remaining verses as he gives us 8 standards of leadership. This psalm has been referred to as David’s "sermon on the mount.” Many scholars …