The emphasis in this passage is on the place of women in the local church. The word translated “subjection†(v. 11) is translated “submit†in Ephesians 5:21-22 and Colossians 3:18. It means literally to “rank under.†Anyone who has served in the armed forces knows that “rank†has to do …
The apostle Paul and Timothy write this letter to the church in Corinth and the saints scattered throughout Achaia (v. 1). He states he is praying that God and the Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to them and bless them with peace (v. 2). Have you ever wondered, why do the righteous suffer? …
It is healthy to be content but envy will eat you up (v. 30). Not being able to control a persons emotions will effect his physical condition. Medical science today knows that a person with a healthy disposition probably will have a healthier body also. Such things as anger, envy …
Perhaps you have heard it said, “Never underestimate the power of prayer.” In this exciting drama of Acts chapter 12 you can see the reality of this statement. In fact, it tells us much about prayer. In verse five we read that prayer was made …
Life often becomes like a gymnasium or a battlefield (II Tim. 2:1-5), where we must exercise our faith and develop strong spiritual muscles for running the race of life. This truth is well illustrated in this chapter where God’s care and discipline of His people is so evident. Th …
It is not easy to live righteously, even when things are going well (vv. 8-9). It is especially hard when we are being persecuted and being falsely accused. Only the Lord, as He directs us through His Word, can keep us having right thoughts and right action. The same loving-kindness that led …
Children are to obey (v. 1) and (Col. 3:20). There ia a difference between between obeying and honoring. To obey means to obey means to do as one is told, to honor means to respect and love. Paul gives three reasons children should oben their parents:1. Because it is the right th …
It was God’s plan that Babylon must fall because she was responsible for killing many Israelites (v.49). However God makes it clear that there is no future in Babylon and anyone who chooses to remain in Babylon will suffer the fate of the city. On the other hand, if they re …
Uzziah, son of King Amaziah, becomes King of Judah at age 16, at the death of his father (vv. 1-3). He ruled 52 years from Jerusalem and during his rule he recaptured and rebuilt the town of Elath. He obeyed the Lord, as his father Amaziah had done (v. 4). Zechariah was his advisor and …
With the beginning of this chapter the author goes back to the beginning of Israel’s kingdom period. It is devoted to the death of Saul and the destruction of his sons at the hands of the Philistines. This narrative of the Philistine conquest of Israel at Mount Gilboa (l Chron. 10:1-12) is practically …