Bible Commentaries

1 Kings 1:1 — Book Comments Walking Thru The Bible 1 KINGS INTRODUCTION     First and Second Kings are just a continuation of the Books of Samuel. As their name suggests, they record the events of the reign of Solomon and then the succeeding kings

2 Kings 1:1 — Book Comments parWalking Thru The Bible 2 KINGS INTRODUCTION     First and Second Kings are just a continuation of the Books of Samuel. As their name suggests, they record the events of the reign of Solomon and then the succeeding

Isaiah 1:21 — poem as a “lament.” has a faithful city become like a whore -- Israel’s unfaithfulness to God was tantamount to adultery. The prophets regularly compare God’s covenant with Israel to a marriage contract between husband and wife (Jeremiah 3:6-10; Ezek 16; Hosea 1:2). This image was typically used to shock God’s people into recognizing the seriousness of their rebellion.

Hosea 10:12 — Break up for yourself fallow ground -- An agricultural metaphor urging the people to prepare themselves to accept God’s message and repent. - FSB unplowed ground -- Husbandmen in the East are indolent, and sometimes ‘sow among thorns’

Zephaniah 1:1 — Book Comments Walking Thru The Bible ZEPHANIAH Author:     Zephaniah lived on the eve of Judah’s fall to Babylon and takes up the theme of the Day of the Lord. He prophesied during the reign of King Josiah (640-609 BC). Background:     In

Zephaniah 1:9 — Zephaniah 1:9     2. Judgment upon thieves, v. 9 A. Leaping on the thresholds is a picture of stewards rushing upon houses to steal or extort property. B. The master could disavow any knowledge; this happens today. 1:9 leap over

Malachi 1:6 — Mal. 1.6 1:6-14    Defective Worship 1:6    Fifth commandment. Israel dishonored the ancient covenant. 1:6    The Lord will be magnified from beyond the borders of Israel. By the execution

Romans 9:13 — Romans 9:13 As it is written -- Malachi 1:2-3. The language of Malachi in ist context shows that this is spoken of the two nations, Israel and Edom.     This was not true of Esau as a person, but true of his descendants. It is not

Romans 9:29 — “The angels” who are represented as marshalled or arranged into military orders; Ephesians 1:21; Ephesians 3:10; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 1:16; Colossians 2:15; Judges 1:6; 1 Kings 22:19, ” Psalms 103:21; Psalms 148:2. (2) The stars; Jeremiah 33:22, Isaiah 40:26; Deuteronomy 4:19,

2 Corinthians 3:9 — the total abrogation of the old covenant is stated here, it is incidental to the truth being stressed, that is, that the new covenant is more glorious. The “ministry of the Spirit” is Paul’s descriptive term for the New Covenant (see Jeremiah 31:31-34; Matthew 26:28; 1 Corinthians 11:25; Hebrews 8:8, Hebrews 8:13; Hebrews 9:15; Hebrews 12:24).     Paul is arguing that if such glory attended the giving of the law under the ministry that brought death, how much

1 Timothy 2:2 — 1 Timothy 2:2 Prayer for Kings ..Ezra 6:10; Jeremiah 29:7; 2:2. kings -- The Ephesian church was to pray “for everyone” (v. 1, lit., “all men”), but especially for the leaders of civil government. Having recently been released

Philemon 1:7 — great joy -- motive of his thanksgiving. your love -- Paul uses this term (agapē) three times in this small book. He had heard of their love and faith for Jesus and His followers (Philemon 1:5); he had much joy and comfort in their love (Philemon

James 1:21 — used only here in the NT) contrasts with grafted. The Word is to be rooted in the fertile soil of the soul. It is that Word of God which can save, Romans 1:16.     James describes the gospel as a seed that is planted in the heart (Jeremiah 31:33).     James’ wording in the "laying aside" and "receiving" indicate the voluntary nature of man’s response to the gospel. able to save -- refers to the ultimate salvation of man on the

James 5:1 — James 5:1     Self Indulgence you rich people -- It is unclear whether these rich people are inside or outside the church. Only those inside the congregation would have had an opportunity to hear James’ message. However, unlike

Judges 2:20 — refers to Canaanite peoples already in the land which Israel failed to displace because of lack of faith and obedience. - BKC transgressed my covenant which I commanded] Joshua 7:11? Rje, Joshua 23:16 D; cf. Joshua 7:15, Deuteronomy 17:2, 1 Kings 11:11, Jeremiah 34:18. The covenant inaugurated at Sinai, renewed at Shechem (Joshua 24:24-25),

1 John 3:20 — 1 John 3:20 [Two different ideas.] 1) & 2) -20     1) If our hearts condemn us (our conscience) we should know that God condemns us more (greater.) "If our heart condemns us, God also condemns us. God is greater than our

Jude 1:8 — Judges 1:8 V. 8-16, Reasons for the condemnation of these False Teachers. Application of the Warning (cf. Judges 1:4) Yet in the same way -- The false teachers of Jude’s day had similarities to the rebellious ones of old that Jude has just mentioned. these

Revelation 15:3 — Revelation 15:3 the song of the Lamb . . There are not two songs, but one. It describes deliverance for God’s people and judgment for their enemies (compare Revelation 5:9-13; Revelation 7:10-17). - FSB the song of Moses, the slave of God . .

Revelation 18:20 — Revelation 18:20 A VERY IMPORTANT KEY VERSE     Revelation 18:20 is the parallel of Luke 21:20-22. Christ himself had prophesied it and it is fitting that John shows us that the fulfillment of the Lord’s prophesy "at hand"

Revelation 21:15 — Revelation 21:15 a golden reed . . Another allusion to Ezekiel 40:3; Ezekiel 40:5; Zechariah 2:1; The reed is about 10 feet long, which was a standard for measurement. (There are several similar symbolic actions in the OT prophets, Jeremiah 31:38-40; Amos 7:7; Amos 7:8; Zechariah 4:10;) The fact that the angel’s measuring rod was gold reflects the dignity of the task of measuring this city’s gate-towers and walls (cf. Ezek. 40:3). Only the utensils used in the holy of