Paul points out in this passage that choice servants of God should provide examples for others to follow. He introduces to us two of his helpers in the ministry, Timothy and Epaphroditus who are this kind of example (vv. 19-30). The Christians at Rome were not really interested i …
Jesus healed Peter’s Mother-in-law (vv. 14-17). When He saw her lying in bed sick with a fever he touched her, and she was healed. She immediately got up from her bed and began waiting on the Lord and the many disciples who were with Him. Matthew saw this as a fulfillment of …
The Jews claimed Abraham as their spiritual father, but Jesus responded by stating that spiritual descendants of Abraham do what Abraham did, believing and obeying God (v. 39). These Jews were very unlike Abraham (v.40). He listened to God’s truth and obeyed it, but these religious …
The Lord announced to Ezekiel that his beloved wife (The desire of your eyes)was about to die suddenly (vv 15-18). However, as an object lesson to Israel, the Lord commanded the prophet not to mourn outwardly over her death, as was the custom (vv. 20-24). Instead he could …
The brother’s predicament caused them to discuss their guilt concerning Joseph (vv. 21-22), not realizing that he could understand them because he had been speaking to them through an interpreter (v. 23). They concurred that this was a punishment for the way they had treated Joseph …
This is another of David’s prayers for God’s judgement on his enemies. He prayed for protection from those who conspired against him. It seems that this psalm could have been written at the time of the Absalom rebellion. The conspiracy against David was being carried forward by m …
The Lord told Moses what the people must do when they commit other sins against the Lord (vv. 1- 3). Some of they things would include robbing, cheating or keeping back money or valuables left in their care. If this happens, they must return what doesn’t belong to them (v.4) and …
A wise woman will lead her household in the right way while the foolish brings grief to her offspring by her unholy influence (v. 1). The foolish woman through her wild behavior and bad instruction brings sorrow for herself and grief to her children by her unholy way of living. A …
Moses spells out the dangers of forgetting that God is the source of every blessing that we enjoy (v. 11). These Jews had been slaves in Egypt, having nothing, and soon they would be living in nice houses, taking care of their large flocks, and accumulating silver and gold (vv. 12-13). This …
In verses 1-11, Paul talked about Holy Spirit’s role in empowering believers with various spiritual gifts. There are a variety of gifts, but it’s the same God who does all the giving (vv. 4-6). Each gift is given for the common good of all (v. 7), so if your supposed “gift†is only benefiting you, you …