Category Archives: Commentary

Genesis 17

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Abrahamic Covenant and the Sign of Circumcision Genesis 17   Genesis 17 is a chapter of new names. First God reveals Himself to Abram under a new name: El-Shaddai, the Almighty God. Then He gives Abram a new name: Abraham. Then He gives Sarai a new name: Sarah. In summary, the chapter […]

Genesis 37

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Joseph: The Purposes of God Fulfilled Genesis 37 – 50   O U T L I N E- Joseph: The Purposes of God FulfilledGenesis 37 – 50- Early Life: Rejection by His Brethren, His SlaveryGenesis 37- Judah and TamarGenesis 38- Joseph’s Faithfulness in the Face of TemptationGenesis 39- The Butler and the BakerGenesis 40- […]

Matthew 4:12-25

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Beginning of Christ’s Public Ministry Matthew 4:12-25   Matthew 4:12-25. Two of the ten major tenets of Messianic prophecy are shown to be fulfilled by Jesus in this section. Read more… They are: His Appearance in the North of the Land for Blessing (ch.4) His Coming in Millennial Power for Blessing (ch.4) Events between the […]

Matthew 20:1-28

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Having Humility and Contentment in Our Service Matthew 20:1-28     The Parable of the Laborers of the Vineyard (vv.1-16) The Laborers of the Vineyard. This is eighth of the ten similitudes of the kingdom of heaven, which describe this time when Jesus is rejected. Why does the Lord give this as a similitude of the kingdom […]

John

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   THE GOSPEL OF JOHN   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 – LIFE: The Son of God Manifested to Meet Man’s Need John 1 – 7 – Introduction to the […]

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Christian Liberty and Its Corresponding Responsibility 1 Corinthians 6:12 – 11:1   Christian liberty is an important subject in the New Testament. The basic principle is this: the Christian has been set completely free from every kind of bondage in order to do the will of God. The believer has been set free from the […]

Isaiah 66

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Summary of the Themes of Prophesy Isaiah 66       CHAPTER 66 1 Thus saith Jehovah: The heavens are my throne, and the earth is my footstool: what is the house that ye will build unto me? and what is the place of my rest? 2 Even all these things hath my hand […]

1 Kings 15

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Nadab & Baasha: Kings of Israel, Abijam & Asa: Kings of Judah 1 Kings 15       CHAPTER 15 1 And in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat began Abijam to reign over Judah. 2 He reigned three years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Maachah, a daughter […]

Daniel 5

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   A Drunken Feast: Gentile Powers are Given over to Debauchery Daniel 5       CHAPTER 5 1 Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his nobles, and drank wine before the thousand. 2 Belshazzar, while he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels that […]

Zephaniah

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   THE PROPHET ZEPHANIAH   1 2 3…   O U T L I N E – The Coming Ruin of Judea Zephaniah 1 – Universal Judgment on Man and Beast – Because of Idolatry Zephaniah 1:1-3 – Judgment on Jerusalem – Because of Idolatry Zephaniah 1:4-18 – A Call to Repentance, the Judgment […]

Philemon

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   THE EPISTLE OF PAUL TO PHILEMON   O U T L I N E – Introduction: Philemon’s Character Philemon 1:1-7 – Greeting to Philemon, Aphhia, Archippus, the Colossians Philemon 1:1-3 – Thanksgiving for Philemon Philemon 1:4-7 – Body: Exhortation to Receive Onesimus Philemon 1:8-22 – Paul’s Approach Philemon 1:8-9 – The Request Philemon […]

1 Peter 5

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Conduct of Elders and Closing Remarks 1 Peter 5   1 Peter 5. In this final chapter of the epistle, Peter gives some closing exhortations and salutations. Among them are exhortations concerning oversight in the assembly, and concerning the attacks of the devil. This chapter is full of immense practical value for believers, […]

Judges 8

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Conclusion of the Battle and Gideon’s Death Judges 8    Judges 8. In this chapter we have the aftermath of the battle with Midian and the remainder of Gideon’s life. In it we find the snares and difficulties that accompany the path of service, and the keys to understanding the backsliding of Israel […]

Acts 18:1-22

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Work in Corinth & Return to Antioch Acts 18:1-22   Acts 18:1-22. After leaving Athens, Paul arrived in Corinth, where he met Aquila and Priscilla, Jewish believers recently expelled from Rome. Working with them as tentmakers, he preached each Sabbath in the synagogue, reasoning that Jesus is the Christ. When the Jews […]

Psalm 13

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 13 A Cry Not to Be Forgotten   Psalm 13. This is a psalm of David, no doubt composed at a time of great trial, such as when fleeing from Saul or when in exile during the rebellion of Absalom. Prophetically, this Psalm captures the expressions and prayers of the faithful remnant […]

Psalm 29

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 29 The Great Men Humbled by the Voice of the Lord    Psalm 29. This is a Psalm of David, and it is a proclamation of the strength and majesty of Jehovah as far greater than the greatest men of the earth. These thoughts are intended to be an encouragement to the […]

Psalm 45

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 45 Christ as King in His Kingdom and Royal Beauty   Psalm 45. The inscription of Psalm 45 shows that it also is a Psalm of the “sons of Korah”, and like the previous Psalms it is “an instruction”. This Psalm is also styled “Upon Shoshannim” or “lillies”; which may refer to […]

Psalm 61

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 61 The Overwhelmed Heart, Still Confident in God   Psalm 61. This Psalm begins a new series, running from Psalm 61 – 68.33 This is a Psalm of David, and it was likely composes when David was in exile, fleeing from Absalom. It describes the expressions a heart that is overwhelmed yet […]

Psalm 77

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 77 The Faithful Cry For Deliverance, Seeking to Understand God’s Ways   Psalm 77. This is another Psalm of Asaph, and it is the last of the Psalms written for Jeduthun to play. Jeduthun was leader of praise in David’s time, and directed his six sons, “who prophesied with the harp, to […]