Category Archives: Commentary

1 Corinthians 1:10-16

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Unity in the Assembly 1 Corinthians 1:10 – 4:21   Unity in the Local Assembly. Of all the disorders that existed in Corinth, Paul addresses the issue of division first. It was important that the assembly be united first before tackling the other issues. However, this does not mean that dis-unity in the assembly […]

Proverbs

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   THE BOOK OF PROVERBS   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31   O U T L I N E – Proverbs of Solomon Contrasting Wisdom and Folly Proverbs […]

1 Kings 10:1-25

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Queen of Sheba & the Wealth of Solomon’s Kingdom 1 Kings 10:1-25       CHAPTER 10 1 And the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon in connection with the name of Jehovah, and came to prove him with enigmas. v.1 These were questions that couldn’t be answered with human wisdom. […]

Daniel

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   THE PROPHET DANIEL   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12   O U T L I N E – A Faithful Remnant: Moral Prerequisites for Divine Revelation (Hebrew) Daniel 1 – Introduction Daniel 1:1-2 – The Jews Brought into Favor with the King of Babylon Daniel 1:3-7 […]

Obadiah

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   THE PROPHET OBADIAH   1 2 3…   O U T L I N E – The Character of Edom & Judgment by King of the North Obadiah 1:1-9 – The Heathen Will be used to Destroy Edom Obadiah 1:1-2 – Edom’s Pride Exemplified in their Choice of Mount Seir as a Home […]

2 Corinthians 5

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Christian Motivation: Ambassadors for Christ 2 Corinthians 5   2 Corinthians 5. Chapters 3, 4 and 5 of Second Corinthians really form one continuous subject. In ch.3 we have the “what”: the Spirit of God is transforming us into the image of Christ. In ch.4 we have the “how”: God has shined the light […]

1 Thessalonians

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL TO THE THESSALONIANS, CALLED FIRST THESSALONIANS   1 2 3 4 5   O U T L I N E – Paul’s Relationship with the Thessalonians 1 Thess. 1 – 3 – Thanks for the Thessalonians: Their Conversion and Testimony 1 Thess. 1 – Paul’s Conduct Among them: […]

1 Peter

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PETER, CALLED FIRST PETER   1 2 3 4 5   O U T L I N E – Introduction and General Encouragement 1 Peter 1:1-12 – Greeting 1 Peter 1:1-2 – The Christian’s Inheritance 1 Peter 1:3-5 – The Trial of Our Faith 1 Peter 1:6-9 – Our Salvation: […]

Judges 3:8-31

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Bondage and Deliverances: Seven Cycles Judges 3:7 – 16:31   O U T L I N E – Bondage and Deliverances Judges 3:7 – 16 – Cycle #1: Oppressed by Mesopotamia – Delivered by Othniel Judges 3:7-11 – Cycle #2: Oppressed by Moab – Delivered by Ehud Judges 3:12-30 – Cycle #3: Oppressed […]

Judges 21

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Israel Restored: A Loving Care for Benjamin Judges 21     ContentsIsrael Undertakes to Help Benjamin Rebuild Their Numbers (21:1-15)The Sons of Benjamin Catch Wives from the Daughters of Shiloh (21:16-25) Israel Undertakes to Help Benjamin Rebuild Their Numbers (21:1-15) CHAPTER 21 1 Now the men of Israel had sworn in Mizpah, saying, […]

Acts 14

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Work in Iconium, Lystra and Derbe Acts 14   Acts 14. This chapter records the continuation and completion of Paul and Barnabas’ first missionary journey. In Iconium, their bold preaching brought many to faith, though Jewish opposition forced them to flee. At Lystra, the healing of a lame man demonstrated the power […]

Acts 27

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Journey from Jerusalem to Rome Acts 27 – 28   Sidon (Acts 27:3) Myra (Acts 27:5) Fair Havens (Acts 27:8) Melita (Acts 28:1) Syracuse (Acts 28:12) Rhegium (Acts 28:13) Puteoli (Acts 28:13) Forum of Appius (Acts 28:15) Three Taverns (Acts 28:15) Rome (Acts 28:16)   The Journey to Rome and Shipwreck Acts 27 […]

Psalm 8

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 8 Christ as Son of Man, Set Over all Creation   Psalm 8. The psalm is a psalm of David, most likely written after a time of quiet meditation in creation, as vv.3-9 suggests. It is also composed “upon Gittith”, meaning “winepress” (see also Psalms 81; 84). Some suggest “gittith” may be […]

Psalm 24

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 24 Jehovah of Hosts, the King of Glory   Psalm 24. This is another Psalm of David, and it is one of the most dramatic and exciting Psalms in the Psalter. The suffering servant of Psalm 22, the Shepherd that cared for them in the path, is now shown to be Jehovah […]

Psalm 40

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 40 The Deliverance of Christ in Connection with Israel   Psalm 40. This Psalm is a Psalm of David, and it is also a Messianic Psalm. Psalm 40 really presents Christ celebrating His own deliverance in connection with Israel. It also speaks of Christ coming to do the will of God, from […]

Psalm 56

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 56 The Wandering Remnant Maintains Confidence in God   Psalm 56. The inscription indicates that this is a psalm of David. It was written in the style of “Jonathelem-rechokim”, meaning “a silent dove in the far off lands” or “the dove of silence (among) strangers”. This style is suited to the historical […]

Psalm 73

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Third Book of the Psalms Psalms 73 – 89   The Third Book of the Psalms (73 – 89). The third book of the Psalms is unique for a number of reasons. First, there are almost no Psalms of David, the only exception being Psalm 86. Second, the third book opens to […]

Psalm 89

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 89 Restored Israel Rejoicing in Jehovah’s Faithfulness: the Sure Mercies of David   Psalm 89. This Psalm is a Maschil Psalm, written by Ethan the Ezrahite. Ethan could be either a wise man, one of the five sons of Zerah (1 Kings 4:31; 1 Chron. 2:6), but more likely the son of Kushaiah, […]

Psalm 105

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 105 Israel Praising Jehovah for His Ways in Grace, from Abraham to Joshua   Psalm 105. Although this is an orphan Psalm, we know the author was David because it is part of the Psalm David wrote when the ark was brought to Jerusalem (1 Chron. 16:8-22, specifically vv.23-33 are parallel with […]

Psalm 121

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 121 Jehovah as the Creator and Keeper of Israel   Psalm 121. In this Psalm we have the faith of Israel in Jehovah as the Creator and as the Keeper of Israel. Prophetically, this gives us the expressions of the awakened tribes of Israel as they turn to Jehovah for help. They […]