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David Pleads For Deliverence From Those Who Hated Him - Psalms 35:11 – 35:21 (commentary)

David says there are liars that accuse him of doing things he knows nothing about (v. 11). He feels all alone because they even repay evil for good (v. 12). He prayed for them and went without food when they were sick just like he would for a friend or relative (vv. 13-14). These …

Tell a Person His Fault Alone - Proverbs 25:1 – 25:10 (commentary)

About 250 years after Solomon wrote them, Hezekiah’s men grouped many of these proverbs in units of similar thoughts (v. 1). Man is constantly forced to confess the limits of his understanding (vv. 2-3). God’s thoughts are far above our thoughts (Rom. 11:33-34). God has not chosen to reveal ...

A Sinful Woman Forgiven - Luke 7:36 – 7:50 (commentary)

Jesus was invited to a meal in a Pharisee’s home (v. 36). Whether this scene takes place at Capernaum, Nain or some other city, we do not know. We do know that this event was a living illustration of the Pharisee’s hypocrisy (v. 39). Luke shows Jesus at the dinner table of Si …

Jacob Blesses His Sons - Genesis 49:1 – 49:15 (commentary)

In this chapter we find Jacob calling his sons to his bedside and telling them what will happen to them in the days ahead (vv. 1-2). The key expression, “In the last days” (v. 1) signifies the last days in prophetic literature (Ezek. 38:16) or points more …

Warriors Join David’s Army - I Chronicles 12:1 – 12:40 (commentary)

Most of the mighty men listed were from David’s own tribe, Judah. There were also many defectors from other tribes. Saul’s injustice had fostered discontent even among his own tribe, the tribe of Benjamin, so that many deserted him, taking refuge with David. These were all expert ...