Month: October 2024

Isaiah 6:8

Commentary on Isaiah 6:8 (NKJV)  Isaiah 6:8 (NKJV): "Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: 'Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?' Then I said, 'Here am I! Send me.'"  Context and Background  Isaiah 6 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Isaiah, detailing the prophet's vision of God's… Continue reading Isaiah 6:8

Proverbs 16:3

Commentary on Proverbs 16:3 (NKJV)  Proverbs 16:3 (NKJV): "Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established."  Context and Theological Insights  Proverbs 16 is a chapter that emphasises the sovereignty of God over human plans and actions. The verse in question, Proverbs 16:3, encourages believers to commit their works to the Lord,… Continue reading Proverbs 16:3

John 10:10

Commentary on John 10:10 (NKJV)  John 10:10 (NKJV): "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly."  Context and Overview  John 10 is a chapter rich with imagery and theological significance. Jesus uses the… Continue reading John 10:10

Romans 8:11

Commentary on Romans 8:11 (NKJV)  Romans 8:11 (NKJV): "But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you."  Context and Overview  Romans 8 is one of the most… Continue reading Romans 8:11

Psalm 34:8

Commentary on Psalm 34:8 (NKJV)  Psalm 34:8 (NKJV): "Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!"  Introduction  Psalm 34:8 is a profound verse that invites believers to experience the goodness of God firsthand. This verse, written by David, encapsulates the essence of Christianity, which emphasises the… Continue reading Psalm 34:8

Proverbs 19:21

Commentary on Proverbs 19:21 (NKJV)  Proverbs 19:21 (NKJV): "There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand."  Context and Insights from Proverbs 19  Proverbs 19 is a chapter rich with wisdom and practical advice for living a life that honours God. It addresses various aspects of human behaviour, relationships, and… Continue reading Proverbs 19:21

Galatians 5:25

Commentary on Galatians 5:25 (NKJV)  Galatians 5:25 (NKJV): "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit."  Context and Theological Insights  Galatians 5 is a chapter in which the Apostle Paul addresses the Galatian church, emphasising the importance of living by the Spirit rather than by the flesh. The chapter contrasts… Continue reading Galatians 5:25

Galatians 5:24

Commentary on Galatians 5:24 (NKJV)  Galatians 5:24 (NKJV): "And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires."  Context and Insights  Galatians 5 is a chapter that contrasts the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit. The Apostle Paul addresses the Galatian church, emphasising the importance of living… Continue reading Galatians 5:24

Galatians 5:22–23

Commentary on Galatians 5:22–23 (NKJV)  Galatians 5:22–23 (NKJV): "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law."  Context and Overview  The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Galatians, contrasts the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit. Galatians… Continue reading Galatians 5:22–23

Matthew 5:8

Commentary on Matthew 5:8 (NKJV)  Matthew 5:8 (NKJV): "Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God."  Context and Theological Insights  Matthew 5:8 is part of the Beatitudes, a series of blessings pronounced by Jesus during the Sermon on the Mount. The Beatitudes describe the characteristics and rewards of those who belong to… Continue reading Matthew 5:8