Relationships
What effects your relationships? - I John 1:5 – 1:7 (commentary)
The Apostle John wrote his first epistle to Christians who were in danger of being led astray by false teachers. Many of these leaders said it didn’t make a great deal of difference how a person lived because the body is basically sinful anyway. John points out in this pass …
The Good Shephard Knows His Sheep - John 10:14 – 10:21 (commentary)
Some of the greatest people named in the Bible were shepherds by occupation. Abel, the patriarchs, Moses, and David to name a few. Besides being the only door into the sheepfold, Christ is also the good shepherd (v. 11). He is good because He giveth his life for the benefit of th …
The People Agree to Obey God - Exodus 24:1 – 24:11 (commentary)
This chapter is one of the most fascinating passages in the Old Testament as it records one of the most significant and solemn events. It is at Mt. Sinai, in the 24th chapter of Exodus, that the Mosaic Covenant is ratified. This ratification is the key to understanding the remain …
Need For Personal Relationship With Jesus - Matthew 12:46 – 12:50 (commentary)
Even Jesus’ earthly family did not fully understand Him or His ministry (John 7:1-5). Some of His friends thought He was crazy (Mark 3:21). By this time Joseph was probably dead and Jesus’ immediate family consisted of His mother Mary and His half brothers (James, Joseph, S …
God’s Word is Wonderful - Psalms 119:129 – 119:136 (commentary)
I. There is nothing more satisfying than getting to know God’s Word (vv. 129-131). 1. God’s Word is wonderful (v. 129). - “Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.” &nbs …
Building up People in Their Faith - Galatians 4:12 – 4:20 (commentary)
Paul knew how to balance rebuke with love. Within this text he shows through sentimental argument how he is genuinely and passionately interested in the Galatians personally. He turns from “spanking” to “embracing” as he reminds them of how they have loved him …
How to Treat Your Neighbors - Proverbs 3:27 – 3:35 (commentary)
Attention is given in this passage to doing good for those whom you have the opportunity and power to do so. The poor and the neighbor are to be the objects of this kind of good neighbor policy. From these verses we can see three groups of relationships with others and how t …
Effects of Denying the Resurrection - I Corinthians 15:29 – 15:34 (commentary)
What does it mean when it says to be “baptized for the dead” (v. 29)? The Bible Knowledge Commentary says that “up to 200 explanations have been given for this verse. Some, such as the Mormons, believe it means "proxy baptism”, where a believer is baptized on behalf of a dead ...
Trying to Teach a Fool is Useless - Proverbs 23:1 – 23:11 (commentary)
When invited to a banquet, hosted by someone who is of a higher station in life, a person needs to exercise self-restraint and remember where he is (vv. 1-3). A ruler host may seem to be friendly and try to “butter up” with a nice meal but, he may be planning to later take advantage of his guest ...
The Mosaic Law of Divorce And Varied Regulations - Deuteronomy 24:1 – 24:22 (commentary)
Two laws that deal with husband-wife relationships are given (vv. 1-5). The first concerns divorce which seems to have been a widespread problem in Egypt and Israel at that time. The main issue was that people were forbidden to remarry once they were divorced. Jesus’ interpretation of this ...
Jeroboam’s Rebellion - I Kings 11:23 – 11:43 (commentary)
Solomon had both internal and external adversaries. We have already heard about Hadad, the Edomite, who had taken refuge in Egypt and lived for the day he could take revenge of David’s slaughter of the Edomites. Apparently he caused trouble for Solomon militarily (v. 25). Now we …