Bible Commentaries

Genesis 1:3-5 — The First Day of Creation Genesis 1:3-5 gives us the account of the first day of Creation. On the first day God created light. This light made a distinction between darkness and light, so that God called the light “day” and the darkness

Psalms 42:1-11 — Psalms 42:0 Introduction - Many scholars consider Psalms 42, 43 to be one complete Psalm for several reasons. First, both Psalms have the same refrain. There are a number of other Psalms that uses a refrain throughout. For example, Psalms 107:0 uses

Psalms 8:1-9 — Psalms 8:0 Theme - Psalms 8:0 is considered by some scholars as a “hymn of praise,” and more particularly, as a “hymn of creation.” [17] This psalm shows that God created man as the pinnacle of His creation, and He thus gives

Proverbs 2:10-22 — Wisdom Always Provides a Path of Escape for Us Proverbs 2:10-22 tells us that wisdom will deliver us from the paths of the evil man and the strange woman. Proverbs 2:10-11 gives us the method of escaping from the devices of the wicked. The lifestyle

Song of Solomon 7:1-5 — The Man’s Foreplay: The King Describes Her Beauty Literal Interpretation - In Song of Solomon 7:1-5 the king describes the beauty of the Shulamite woman. He begins with her feet, moves up her thighs, past her breasts, admiring her neck, and

Matthew 4:23-25 — Jesus Begins His Public Ministry in Galilee (Luke 6:17-19 ) Matthew 4:23-25 tells of the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry in Galilee. He certainly had been in the ministry for a lengthy period of time since His water baptism which took place

Luke 19:11-27 — The Parable of the Pounds (Matthew 25:14-30 ) Luke 19:11-27 gives us the Parable of the Pounds. The Believer’s Role in Government - David Barton, who teaches on America’s Christian founding and heritage, often says that believers should

John 10:1-21 — Jesus Testifies of His Deity: The Good Shepherd John 9:35 to John 10:21 gives us the story of Jesus’ testimony to the Jews of His deity by revealing Himself as the Good Shepherd. This testimony is the result of the events surrounding the controversy

John 7:10-36 — Jesus Offers His Doctrine to the Jews In John 7:10-36 Jesus offers His doctrine to the Jews. Although it is rejected by many of them, He continues to reveal great revelations of Himself in this feast for those who do believe in Him. John 7:10  But

John 9:35-41 — Jesus Testifies of His Deity: The Good Shepherd John 9:35 to John 10:21 gives us the story of Jesus’ testimony to the Jews of His deity by revealing Himself as the Good Shepherd. This testimony is the result of the events surrounding the controversy

1 Corinthians 10:23-33 — Conclusion: All Things are Lawful, but all Things are not Beneficial In 1 Corinthians 10:15 to 1 Corinthians 11:1 Paul concludes this lengthy passage on foods offered until idols by giving them a divine principle to live by. In this passage he restates

1 Corinthians 11:1 — Conclusion: All Things are Lawful, but all Things are not Beneficial In 1 Corinthians 10:15 to 1 Corinthians 11:1 Paul concludes this lengthy passage on foods offered until idols by giving them a divine principle to live by. In this passage he restates

1 Corinthians 11:23-26 — The Purpose of the Lord’s Supper - In 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Paul will explain the purpose of the Lord’s Supper. He has just told them how they are abusing this ordinance (1 Corinthians 11:17-22), and he will finally tell them the consequences

1 Corinthians 7:10-24 — Advice to the Married - In 1 Corinthians 7:10-24 Paul gives his advice to those believers who were married when they were saved. He will basically tell them not to initiate divorce. They were to stay married as long as it was tolerable. But for those

2 Timothy 3:13-17 — Paul Exhorts Timothy to Follow His Example of Perseverance In 2 Timothy 3:13-17 Paul exhorts Timothy to follow his own example and persevere in his ministry. 2 Timothy 3:13  But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and

Hebrews 11:8-19 — The Testimony of Abraham and Sarah in the Genealogy of Terah/Abraham (Genesis 11:27 to Genesis 25:11 ) - In Hebrews 11:8-19 we are given the lengthiest account of a testimony of faith and perseverance in this doctrinal discourse (Hebrews 11:1-40),

Hebrews 5:4-10 — The High Priest Must be Ordained by God - The second point in proving Jesus Christ is qualified to become our Great High Priest is that the high priest must be ordained by God (Hebrews 5:4-10). Jesus qualifies because He was made a high priest by God.

Hebrews 8:3-13 — The Promise of a New Covenant In Hebrews 8:3-13 the author refers back to Jeremiah 31:31-34 to prove that the Levitical priesthood of the old covenant failed, and man was in need of a new and better covenant for the people of God, a new covenant promised

2 Peter 2:10-16 — Characteristics of False Teachers 2 Peter 2:10-16 reveals particular characteristics of the false teachers that will attempt to invade the churches. Their vice of financial covetousness accompanies fleshly indulgence. 2 Peter 2:10  But chiefly

1 Samuel 15:1-35 — 1 Samuel 15:1-35 God Rejects Saul for not Destroying the Amalekites - The story of King Saul encroaching upon the priestly office in 1 Samuel 15:1-35 is an example of what happens to many ministers of God today. They begin their calling in the ministry