Recent Commentaries

As we continue with the list of blessings, we see how Zebulon and Issachar would prosper on sea and land (verses 18-19). Gad would deal justly and become powerful (vv. 20-21). Dan’s exploits would be notable (v. 22). Naphtali would extend its borders (v. 23), and Asher’s terrain would be …

Deborah called on her own soul to be in earnest. He that will set the hearts of other men on fire with the love of Christ, must himself burn with love. The Canaanite kings came looking for the spoil of battle, as they charged up the Valley of Jezreel with their 900 chariots of iron (vv. 17-19) …

Jerusalem’s judgment is brought into sharp focus by comparing her present condition with that before the fall. Jeremiah makes a contrast of the happy conditions of former days with the present devastation of Jerusalem.First the fate of the city is described; then the prophet give …

The final section of this chapter concludes with God pouring out his vengeance upon His rebellious people. So great is God’s indictment upon mankind that the victims of this coming disaster will be like dung upon the ground. Both the rulers and the people will be destroy …

Nahum now predicts the actual way Nineveh would meet its complete destruction (vv. 9-13). There would not be a second chance for the wicked city, which had experienced warning and mercy before. While a drinking party was in process in the place a flood of the Tigris River washed out …

In this Psalm the psalmist makes a contrast between the wicked (vv. 1-4) and the Lord (vv. 5-9) before concluding with a prayer for protection (vv. 10-12). David has a half dozen things to say about the wicked man. They belong to that class of fools who says in their heart that there is no …

The Galatian Christians were told by false legalistic teachers that salvation was grace, “plus” works. The Judaizers claimed to be preaching “the Gospel” but like certain groups today they were saying “We believe in Jesus Christ, but we have something won …

In the last half of this chapter Jesus demonstrates His power over three areas of life:Demons – (vv. 26-39)Death – (vv. 40-42;49-56)Disease – (vv. 43-48) A demon possessed man met Jesus when He landed at Gadara on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee (vv. 2 …

Having received knowledge of the dream from God Daniel goes to Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard and informed him that he was ready to interpret the king’s dream (v. 24). Arioch brought him into Nebuchadnezzar’s presence claiming credit for having found an interpr …

From all indications Paul was a brilliant scholar and could have overwhelmed his listeners with intellectual arguments, but he shared the simple message of Jesus Christ by allowing the Holy Spirit to guide his words. Paul never tried to gather followers by using fancy words to tickle the …