Commentary on Isaiah 7:14 The Text Isaiah 7:14 (NKJV):“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” Context in Isaiah 7 Isaiah 7[i] records a tense moment in Judah’s history. King Ahaz faced the threat of invasion from Syria and Israel (the northern kingdom).… Continue reading Isaiah 7:14
Month: December 2025
Jeremiah 33:14
Commentary on Jeremiah 33:14 The Text Jeremiah 33:14 (NKJV):“Behold, the days are coming,’ says the Lord, ‘that I will perform that good thing which I have promised to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah.” Exegesis of Jeremiah 33:14 Literary and Historical Context Jeremiah 33[i] is part of what scholars call the “Book of Consolation” (Jeremiah… Continue reading Jeremiah 33:14
Proverbs 4:23
Commentary on Proverbs 4:23 The Text Proverbs 4:23 (NKJV):“Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.” Context in Proverbs 4 Proverbs 4[i] is a father’s exhortation to his son to pursue wisdom and avoid the path of wickedness. The chapter emphasises the importance of listening to instruction, holding fast to truth, and… Continue reading Proverbs 4:23
Romans 15:5
Commentary Romans 15:5 (NKJV):“Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus.” 1. Contextual Background Romans 15[i] continues Paul’s teaching on Christian unity and mutual edification, which began in Romans 14. The immediate context is the call for believers to bear with the weaknesses of others… Continue reading Romans 15:5
Psalm 34:18
Commentary Psalm 34:18 (NKJV):“The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart,And saves such as have a contrite spirit.” 1. Context of Psalm 34 Psalm 34[i] is a psalm of David, written after his deliverance from Abimelech (recorded in 1 Samuel 21:10–15[ii]). It is a psalm of thanksgiving and instruction, calling God’s people to trust Him in times… Continue reading Psalm 34:18
1 John 4:19
Commentary Text: “We love Him because He first loved us.” (1 John 4:19, NKJV) 1. Contextual Background The Apostle John’s first letter is deeply pastoral, written to assure believers of their fellowship with God and to guard them against false teaching. Chapter 4[i] is particularly concerned with discerning spirits, affirming the incarnation of Christ, and emphasising the… Continue reading 1 John 4:19
Psalm 145:18
Commentary Psalm 145:18 (NKJV):“The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” 1. Context of Psalm 145 Psalm 145[i] is a psalm of David, a hymn of praise that celebrates the greatness, goodness, and faithfulness of God. It is an acrostic psalm, with each verse beginning with successive letters… Continue reading Psalm 145:18
Ephesians 6:18
Commentary Text (NKJV):“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.” — Ephesians 6:18 1. Context within Ephesians 6 Ephesians 6[i] is the concluding chapter of Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus. The chapter moves from practical instructions for households (children, parents,… Continue reading Ephesians 6:18
Proverbs 11:25
Commentary Proverbs 11:25 Text (NKJV):“The generous soul will be made rich,And he who waters will also be watered himself.” — Proverbs 11:25 1. Context within Proverbs 11 Proverbs 11[i] is a chapter contrasting righteousness and wickedness, generosity and greed, integrity and deceit. It highlights the moral order established by God, where righteousness leads to life and blessing, while wickedness… Continue reading Proverbs 11:25
Psalm 121:5
Commentary on Psalm 121:5 Text (NKJV):“The Lord is your keeper; The Lord is your shade at your right hand.” 1. Context of Psalm 121 Psalm 121[i] belongs to the collection known as the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120–134). These psalms were sung by pilgrims travelling to Jerusalem, often for festivals. The psalm reflects the journey of faith, with its… Continue reading Psalm 121:5
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