Recent Commentaries

This book was written two or three years after the Roman Emperor Nero began his persecution of Christians. It focuses on the church’s internal problems, especially on the false teachers.. Peter directed this letter specifically to Christians scattered in the region of present-day …

Separation from the ungodly is a basic Bible doctrine. Verses 14 and 15 of this chapter are often applied to various sorts of alliances such as mixed marriages, improper business associations and religious fellowship. The idea of the unequal yoke comes from Deuteronomy 22:100 where it says …

The writer seeks to show the superiority of Christ by giving comparisons between:The Old Covenant The New Covenant Repeated sacrifices One sacrifice The blood of others His own blood Covering sin Putting away sin For Israel only For all sinners Left the holy of …

On this earth four thing are small but very wise (v. 24). Four small creatures that demonstrate wisdom. (vv. 25-28)The ants (v. 25) – Although very small the ant uses wise planning to meet future challenges. Man often does this in material things such as prov …

When Hezekiah heard the report from his messengers he tore his clothing, put on sackcloth and went to the temple to pray. He also sent two of his priestly leaders to Isaiah for advice (vv. 1-2). The people were completely demoralized. It seemed as if the whole nation would di …

This passage describes what God will do if the people disobey Him (Deut.28). He will summon the Assyrian army and use it to chasten His people. This powerful aggressor did destroy the northern kingdom and scattered the people throughout its own empire. Isaiah injects a wo …

Be on guard! Your enemy, the devil, is like a roaring lion, sneaking around to find someone to attack (v. 8). You must resist the devil and stay strong in your faith knowing that the same sufferings are being experienced by Christians all over the world (v. 9). But God shows undeserved …

Israel next met resistance from the king of Arad, but soundly defeated him. The next stop was Mount Hor where Aaron died. Then they traveled south and east around Oboth. As the Israelites marched toward the promised land, “What shall we eat?” and “What shall we dri …

These verses in this passage summarize the core of Christian living. In this day of constant lawsuits and demands for legal rights, Paul’s command sounds almost impossible. When someone hurts you deeply, instead of giving him what he deserves, Paul says to befriend him (vv. 17-21). We are …

Jeremiah turns from asking God to remember their condition to calling on Him to restore both the land of Israel and the blessings of the covenant. He affirms that the Lord God is eternal (v. 19). Man and his interests may pass away, but the throne of God endures forever. The peop …