Bible Commentaries

1 Kings 2:13-25 — Solomon Slays Adonijah 1 Kings 2:13-25 records the story of King Solomon slaying his brother Adonijah. One ancient tradition was for a king who takes the throne is to inherit his father’s possessions, including his wives. David took Saul’s

Psalms 46:1-11 — Psalms 46:0 Introduction - A possible title of Psalms 46:0 is “God our Refuge.” It is a psalm of meditation. Psalms 46:1  (To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.) God is our refuge and strength, a very

Psalms 49:1-20 — Psalms 49:0 Theme Psalms 49:0 is placed within the second major section of the book of Psalms, a section that places emphasis upon indoctrination. The theme of this Psalm declares that man’s riches cannot redeem his soul from hell, and only

Psalms 51:1-19 — Psalms 51:0 Introduction - In Psalms 51:0 David records his prayer of repentance for his sin with Bathsheba. David’s sin had already been forgiven, yet the guilt and consequences of his sin still lingered, as it often does under the new covenant.

Psalms 84:1-12 — Psalms 84:0 Psalms 84:1 (To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.) How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts! Psalms 42:1 “A Psalm for the sons of Korah” Comments - Origen tells us the psalms that

Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 — The Preacher Finds Vanity in the Mortality of Mankind: The Wise Man and the Fool Partake of the Same Fate, Which is Death - After the Preacher reflects upon his own frustration, he looks beyond his own personal experiences to find a purpose and meaning

Song of Solomon 1:1 — Song of Solomon 1:1 The Title The opening verse of the Song of Solomon serves as its title, which is “The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s.” Song of Solomon 1:1 The song of songs, which is Solomon's. Song of Solomon 1:1 “The

Jeremiah 17:1-27 — Jeremiah 17:1  The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron, and with the point of a diamond: it is graven upon the table of their heart, and upon the horns of your altars; Jeremiah 17:1 “The sin of Judah” Scripture Reference

Ezekiel 1:16-18 — Ezekiel 1:16 The appearance of the wheels and their work was like unto the colour of a beryl: and they four had one likeness: and their appearance and their work was as it were a wheel in the middle of a wheel. Ezekiel 1:16 “The appearance

Matthew 12:1-14 — The Rejection of the Testimony of Old Testament Scripture (God’s Testimony to Man’s Understanding) Matthew 12:1-14 continues to place emphasis upon persecutions that come against the Kingdom of Heaven, leading to His third discourse on

Luke 2:21-40 — The Witnesses in the Temple at His Dedication Luke 2:21-40 contains the story of Jesus being named and later taken to the Temple for his presentation and circumcision, at which time Mary receives the prophecies of Simeon and Anna in the Temple, as

1 Corinthians 1:13-17 — Exhortation to Unity Paul explains to the church that there is unity in Christ, and that he never came with the intent of gathering followers after himself. He came only to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 1:13  Is Christ

1 Corinthians 12:12-31 — The Unity of the Gifts of the Spirit in the Body of Christ After explaining the diversity of the gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:1-11), Paul then begins to explain how God’s operations are in unity and agreement and how they work together

2 Corinthians 2:5-17 — Illustration: Reconciling the Offender and the Aroma of Christ In 2 Corinthians 2:5-17 Paul illustrates his testimony of working to establish the Corinthians in the faith and doctrines of Christ. He gives an example of his divine calling in this area

1 Timothy 2:8-15 — The Attitude of Prayer Within the context of setting in order the Church assembly, Paul makes a distinction between the roles of men and women so that each will have the proper attitude in prayer. Thus, in 1 Timothy 2:8-15 shows the order of the family

Hebrews 12:18-29 — Hear God’s Word (Mental Perseverance) - We are then exhorted to hear and receive God’s word from Mount Sion as a measure of our mental perseverance. With this exhortation the author uses an Old Testament comparison of God delivering His

Hebrews 7:1-3 — A Description of Melchizedek Hebrews 7:1-3 offers an introduction to Melchizedek prior to making a number of arguments as to his superiority over the Levitical priesthood. The Continual Order of Melchizedek’s Priesthood - In the Greek text

James 4:1-6 — Strife and Envy James explains that it is our human nature to create strife and discord among a congregation because of our unregenerated hearts desired evil things. This causes our prayers to be unanswered. James 4:1  From whence come wars

3 John 1:2-8 — Praise for Hospitality In 3 John 1:2-8 John praises Gaius for his hospitality. 3 John 1:2  Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3 John 1:2 “Beloved, I wish above all

Revelation 2:12-17 — The Epistle to the Church of Pergamos Revelation 2:12-17 contains the epistle to the church of Pergamos. Historical Setting - The ancient city of Pergamos (modern Bergama, Turkey) was located in the in the fertile valley of Caicus. Its early population