Author: Gary

Commentary on Isaiah 41:13 (NKJV)  Isaiah 41:13 (NKJV): "For I, the LORD your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’"  Context and Background  Isaiah 41 is a chapter that reassures Israel of God's help and protection. The chapter begins with a call to the coastlands to renew… Continue reading Isaiah 41:13

Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NKJV)  1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NKJV): "Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing."  Context and Background  The Apostle Paul wrote the First Epistle to the Thessalonians to encourage and instruct the young church in Thessalonica. Chapter 5 of this epistle deals with the anticipation… Continue reading 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Commentary on Ephesians 4:29 (NKJV)  Ephesians 4:29 (NKJV): "Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers."  Context and Theological Insights  Ephesians 4:29 is part of a broader passage (Ephesians 4:25–32) where the Apostle Paul provides practical instructions for Christian… Continue reading Ephesians 4:29

Commentary on Proverbs 19:17 (NKJV)  Proverbs 19:17 (NKJV): "He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and He will pay back what he has given."  Context and Theological Insights  Proverbs 19 is a chapter rich with wisdom and practical advice for living a life that honours God. The verse in question, Proverbs… Continue reading Proverbs 19:17

Commentary on Psalm 51:10 (NKJV)  Psalm 51:10 (NKJV): "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."  Context and Background  Psalm 51 is a penitential psalm attributed to King David. It was written after the prophet Nathan confronted David about his sin with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12). This psalm… Continue reading Psalm 51:10

Commentary on Philippians 4:6 (NKJV)  Philippians 4:6 (NKJV): "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."  Context and Insights from Philippians 4  Philippians 4 is a chapter that emphasises joy, peace, and contentment in the Christian life. The Apostle Paul, writing from… Continue reading Philippians 4:6

Commentary on Luke 16:10 (NKJV)  Luke 16:10 (NKJV): "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much."  Contextual Background  Luke 16 is a chapter that deals with the themes of stewardship, wealth, and faithfulness. It includes the… Continue reading Luke 16:10

Commentary on Nahum 1:7 (NKJV)  Nahum 1:7 (NKJV): "The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him."  Context and Background  The book of Nahum is a prophetic text that focuses on the impending judgment of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria. Nahum's prophecy is a message… Continue reading Nahum 1:7

Commentary on Psalm 18:2 (NKJV)  Psalm 18:2 (NKJV): "The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."  Introduction  Psalm 18 is a song of thanksgiving attributed to David, celebrating God's deliverance from his enemies… Continue reading Psalm 18:2

Commentary on Psalm 27:14 (NKJV)  Psalm 27:14 (NKJV): "Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!"  Context and Overview  Psalm 27 is a psalm of David, expressing his deep trust in the Lord amidst adversities. The psalm is divided into two main sections:… Continue reading Psalm 27:14