Author: Gary

Commentary on Hebrews 10:24 King James Version (public domain)“And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works.” 1. Setting Hebrews 10:24 in Its Context Hebrews chapter 10[i] is a rich and weighty section of Scripture. It contrasts the once‑for‑all sacrifice of Jesus Christ with the repeated sacrifices of the old covenant. It… Continue reading Hebrews 10:24

Commentary on James 1:22 Text (King James Version):James 1:22 – “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” 1. Exegetical Commentary A. The Flow of James Chapter 1[i] James writes to scattered believers facing trials, temptations, and pressures. His pastoral concern is that genuine faith must be lived faith. The… Continue reading James 1:22

Commentary on 1 Samuel 2:2 (KJV)“There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.” 1. Setting the Scene: Hannah’s Song in 1 Samuel 2[i] The words of 1 Samuel 2:2 come from Hannah’s prayer of praise after the birth of Samuel. Her song is both deeply personal and profoundly… Continue reading 1 Samuel 2:2

Commentary on Philippians 4:6 Text (KJV):“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” (Philippians 4:6) 1. Exegetical Commentary 🌿 The Immediate Context: Philippians Chapter 4 Paul writes Philippians from imprisonment, yet the chapter overflows with joy, steadiness, and confidence in the Lord. Philippians 4[i]… Continue reading Philippians 4:6

Commentary on Psalm 143:10 Text (KJV):“Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.” — Psalm 143:10 1. Setting Psalm 143 in Its Biblical Context Psalm 143[i] is one of the seven traditional penitential psalms. David cries out from a place of deep distress, pursued by… Continue reading Psalm 143:10

Commentary on Psalm 8:3–4 Psalm 8:3–4 (KJV):“When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?” 1. Setting Psalm 8 in Its Biblical Context Psalm 8[i] is a hymn of praise that celebrates… Continue reading Psalm 8:3–4

Commentary on 1 John 4:15 King James Version:“Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.” (1 John 4:15) 1. Setting the Scene: The Flow of 1 John 4 The Apostle John writes to a community facing confusion, competing spiritual claims, and the early forms of what would later be called Gnosticism.… Continue reading 1 John 4:15

Commentary on Lamentations 3:25 “The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.”(Lamentations 3:25, King James Version) 1. Setting the Scene: Lamentations 3 in Context The Book of Lamentations is a collection of poetic laments[i] written in the aftermath of Jerusalem’s destruction by Babylon. The prophet Jeremiah is traditionally understood to… Continue reading Lamentations 3:25

Commentary on Romans 8:1 King James Version:Romans 8:1 – “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” 1. Exegetical Commentary 🌿 The Weight of “Therefore” Paul’s use of “therefore” signals a conclusion drawn from everything he has argued in Romans chapters 1… Continue reading Romans 8:1