🕊️ Exegetical Commentary on Psalm 34:18 (NKJV) “The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart,And saves such as have a contrite spirit.”— Psalm 34:18 (New King James Version) 📖 Contextual Overview of Psalm 34 Psalm 34[i] is a psalm of thanksgiving and instruction, written by David after his escape from King Achish of Gath (1 Samuel 21:10–22:1[ii]). David… Continue reading Psalm 34:18
Month: October 2025
Judges 6:12
🕊️ Commentary on Judges 6:12 (NKJV) Text “And the Angel of the Lord appeared to him, and said to him, ‘The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valour!’” — Judges 6:12 (NKJV) 📖 Context: Judges Chapter 6 Judges 6[i] opens during a time of deep spiritual and social decline in Israel. The people had turned away… Continue reading Judges 6:12
Ephesians 2:8–9
✝️ Ephesians 2:8–9 (NKJV) “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” 📖 Exegetical Commentary 1. Context within Ephesians 2 Ephesians chapter 2[i] begins with a stark description of humanity’s spiritual condition: “dead in trespasses and sins” (verse… Continue reading Ephesians 2:8–9
Psalm 51:10
🕊️ Psalm 51:10 – A Cry for Inner Renewal Text (NKJV):“Create in me a clean heart, O God,And renew a steadfast spirit within me.” 📖 Context and Background Psalm 51[i] is a deeply personal and penitential Psalm written by King David after the prophet Nathan confronted him about his sin with Bathsheba (see 2 Samuel 12[ii]). It is a raw… Continue reading Psalm 51:10
Philippians 1:3
📖 Philippians 1:3 (NKJV) “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.” 🧠 Exegetical Commentary 1. Context and Structure Paul’s letter to the Philippians opens with warmth and gratitude. Written from prison in Rome, this epistle is deeply personal. Philippians 1:3 begins a section (verses 3–11[i]) where Paul expresses his heartfelt thanks and ongoing prayers for… Continue reading Philippians 1:3
Proverbs 18:10
🏰 Proverbs 18:10 (NKJV) “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.” 📖 Context and Structure of Proverbs 18 Proverbs 18[i] is part of the larger collection of Solomon’s wisdom sayings. The chapter contrasts wise and foolish speech, the power of words, and the security found in God versus… Continue reading Proverbs 18:10
John 6:35
🥖 John 6:35 – “I Am the Bread of Life” New King James Version:“And Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.’” 📖 Context and Overview of John Chapter 6 John chapter 6[i] is a rich theological… Continue reading John 6:35
John 1:14
🕊️ John 1:14 – The Word Became Flesh “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.”— John 1:14 (New King James Version) 📖 Exegetical Overview John 1:14 is the theological climax of the prologue to the Gospel… Continue reading John 1:14
Romans 1:17
📖 Romans 1:17 (NKJV) “For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, ‘The just shall live by faith.’” 🔍 Exegetical Commentary 1. Context within Romans Chapter 1 Romans chapter 1[i] sets the stage for Paul’s theological masterpiece. After introducing himself and his mission to preach the gospel,… Continue reading Romans 1:17
Ephesians 1:7
🕊️ Exegetical Commentary on Ephesians 1:7 (NKJV) “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” — Ephesians 1:7 (NKJV) 📖 Context within Ephesians Chapter 1 Ephesians chapter 1[i] is a sweeping declaration of God’s eternal plan of salvation. The Apostle Paul opens with praise for God’s… Continue reading Ephesians 1:7
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