Category Archives: Commentary

Psalm 116

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 116 The Response of the Delivered Soul in Praise and Devotion to Jehovah   Psalm 116. This is a Psalm of praise for past deliverance. Prophetically it is the expressions of restored Israel when delivered from the great tribulation, reflecting on the character of Jehovah, and leading to love and praise.   […]

Psalm 132

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 132 Messiah’s Throne Established in Zion   Psalm 132. This Psalm was written by Solomon (compare vv.8-10 with 2 Chron. 6:41-42). It reiterates David’s exercise, wanting to give the ark its proper place, in building a temple. Historically it is connecting with David bringing home the ark to Jerusalem. It is prophetic […]

Psalm 148

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 148 All Creation called to Praise Jehovah, From Heaven Down to the Lower Creation   Psalm 148. In this Psalm we have all creation called to praise Jehovah, from heaven down to the lower creation. The whole sweep of creation is encompassed with this praise! In Genesis 1:1 Elohim created the heavens […]

1 Samuel 2:12-36

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Sin of Eli’s Sons Contrasted with Grace and Growth of Samuel 1 Samuel 2:12-36     12 Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not Jehovah. 13 And the priests’ custom with the people was, when any man sacrificed a sacrifice, the priest’s servant came, when the flesh […]

1 Samuel 18

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Saul’s 4th Step: Envy – Jonathan’s Devotion to David 1 Samuel 18     CHAPTER 18 1 And it came to pass, when he had ended speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. DARBY   v.1 It […]

Romans 5:12-21

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Deliverance From Sin as a Principle Romans 5:12 – 8:17   The need for deliverance. Often when souls are converted they are initially full of appreciation, although still naive about the flesh. Time goes by and they sin, and sin again, and again…and discover the presence of indwelling sin (Rom. 7). They become shocked and afraid. […]

Genesis 25:11-34

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Isaac: Earthly Pleasures vs. the Eyes of Faith Genesis 25:11 – 27:46   Isaac. Less is written of Isaac than of Abraham, Jacob, or even Joseph. Yet there is much to learn from his life, and from his place in the purposes of God. As we trace the history of Isaac’s father Abraham, […]

Genesis 48

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Jacob Blesses the Sons of Joseph Genesis 48   Genesis 48. In this chapter we have the event that is perhaps the highlight of Jacob’s life. In blessing the sons of Joseph, Jacob demonstrates once and for all that he has learned the lesson God was seeking to teach him throughout his lifetime. It […]

Judges

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   THE BOOK OF JUDGES   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21   O U T L I N E- Preface: The Degeneration of IsraelJudges 1:1 – 3:4- Mingling with the Nations to be DispossessedJudges 1:1 – 2:5- The […]

Matthew 7:7-29

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Characteristic Virtues Needed for Subjects of the Kingdom Matthew 7:7-29     ContentsEarnestness and Confidence in Prayer (7:7-11)Consistency in Display of Love to Others (the “Golden Rule”) (7:12)Energy and Reality are Required by God (7:13-14)Discernment of False Prophets (7:15-20)Discernment of False Disciples (7:21-23)The Wise and Foolish: Wisdom of Practical Obedience (7:24-27)Conclusion: Response […]

Matthew 28

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Resurrection of Christ Matthew 28    Christ’s Resurrection. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is vital to Christianity because it is the proof that our sins are gone, and that God is satisfied with the work of Calvary. The Lord rose bodily from the dead, not merely in spirit, as some have taught through the […]

1 Corinthians 13

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Divine Love: the Motive for the Exercise of Gifts 1 Corinthians 13   1 Corinthians 13. This chapter brings before us the activity of divine love in the exercise of gift. It is the perfect sequel to ch.12, where the gifts, their unity and diversity are explained. The “more excellent way” mentioned at the end of […]

1 Kings 7

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Solomon’s Houses & The Completion of the Temple 1 Kings 7       CHAPTER 7 1 And Solomon was thirteen years building his own house; and he finished all his house. 2 And he built the house of the forest of Lebanon; its length was a hundred cubits, and its breadth fifty […]

1 Kings 22

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Ahab and Jehoshaphat: the King’s Disguise, and Judgment Falls 1 Kings 22       CHAPTER 22 1 And they continued three years without war between Syria and Israel. 2 And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel. 3 And […]

Daniel 12

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Great Tribulation Daniel 12     CHAPTER 12 1 And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince who standeth for the children of thy people; and there shall be a time of distress, such as never was since there was a nation until that time. And at that time […]

Colossians 2:1-19

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Double Threat Facing the Saints: Philosophy and Tradition Colossians 2:1-19   Colossians 2. We have the power of the cross in ch.2 – the work of Christ; whereas in ch.1 it was the Person of Christ that was primarily in view. Often in scripture the Person of Christ comes before the work […]