Commentary on Psalm 68:5 “A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, Is God in His holy habitation.” — Psalm 68:5 (NKJV) This single verse opens God’s heart to the vulnerable right in the midst of a triumphal psalm. Psalm 68 celebrates God’s victorious procession and covenant faithfulness; verse 5 declares that His glory is not cold… Continue reading Psalm 68:5
Month: August 2025
John 13:34
Commentary on John 13:34 (NKJV) 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. Introduction John 13:34 records Jesus’ pronouncement of a “new commandment” to His disciples during the Last Supper. This verse anchors the Christian life in a quality… Continue reading John 13:34
Proverbs 16:3
Proverbs 16:3 “Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.” Teaching of Proverbs 16:3 At its heart, Proverbs 16:3 teaches that when believers entrust every endeavour—big or small—to God’s sovereign care and guidance, He will direct and stabilise their plans. This isn’t a formula for guaranteed success by human standards; rather, it’s an invitation… Continue reading Proverbs 16:3
Ephesians 4:32
Commentary on Ephesians 4:32 And be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Introduction Ephesians 4[i] marks the transition from doctrine to duty. After expounding the riches of God’s grace in chapters 1–3, Paul calls the church to live out that grace. Verse 32 stands at the culmination of his practical… Continue reading Ephesians 4:32
Deuteronomy 31:8
Teaching from Deuteronomy 31:8 God assures his people of his sovereign presence and steadfast faithfulness, calling them to live courageously in obedience to his covenant. Introduction Deuteronomy 31:8 in the New King James Version reads: “And the LORD, He is the one who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not leave you nor… Continue reading Deuteronomy 31:8
Isaiah 26:4
Commentary on Isaiah 26:4 1. The Verse and Its Context Isaiah 26:4 (NKJV) “Trust in the Lord forever,For in Yah, the Lord, is everlasting strength.” Isaiah 26[i] unfolds as a song of the redeemed in Zion, celebrating God’s deliverance and sovereign protection. Verses 1–3 describe the security of God’s people—walls of salvation, open gates for the righteous, and… Continue reading Isaiah 26:4
Malachi 4:6
Commentary on Malachi 4:6 And he will turn The hearts of the fathers to the children, And the hearts of the children to their fathers, Lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.” Introduction Malachi 4:6 promises that God will restore fractured relationships—turning “the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of… Continue reading Malachi 4:6
Isaiah 40:31
Commentary on Isaiah 40:31 “But those who wait on the LORDShall renew their strength;They shall mount up with wings like eagles,They shall run and not be weary,They shall walk and not faint.” This verse stands at the pinnacle of Isaiah 40[i], offering profound comfort and encouragement. It underscores both the sovereignty of God in renewing His people… Continue reading Isaiah 40:31
Romans 12:12
Commentary on Romans 12:12 (NKJV) 12 rejoicing in hope, patient[a] in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; Footnotes [a] Romans 12:12 persevering Introduction In Romans 12[i], Paul shifts from his grand exposition of justification (chapters 1–11) to concrete, Spirit-empowered ethics. Verse 12 crowns the first half of this practical section with a triad of inner graces: rejoicing in… Continue reading Romans 12:12
Matthew 6:33
Commentary on Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 1. Context: Matthew 6:25–34 Jesus delivers Matthew 6:25–34[i] as part of the Sermon on the Mount, addressing the human propensity to worry over daily necessities—food, drink and clothing. He contrasts the Gentile way of life,… Continue reading Matthew 6:33
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