Category: Personal

Psalm 20:7 (NKJV) states: "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the LORD our God." Interpretation and Commentary: This verse is part of a prayer made by the assembled people of Israel before a battle [1]. The psalm speaks in the first-person plural (We) in Psalm 20:1–5… Continue reading Psalm 20:7

Jeremiah 17:7 in the New King James Version reads: "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose hope is the Lord." [11]  Commentary  This verse is a profound statement about the nature of trust and hope in the context of our relationship with God. It emphasises the blessedness of those who place… Continue reading Jeremiah 17:7

1 Corinthians 9:24-25 from the New King James Version (NKJV)  24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last,… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 9:24–25

Ephesians 3:20-21:  “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20-21, NKJV)  Commentary:  These verses are a doxology, a hymn… Continue reading Ephesians 3:20–21

Joshua 1:8 NKJV states: "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success." [8]  Historical… Continue reading Joshua 1:8

New King James Version of Hebrews 12:1: "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us" [5]. Commentary This verse is a call… Continue reading Hebrews 12:1

Acts 20:24 from the New King James Version (NKJV) reads: "But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God."… Continue reading Acts 20:24

1 Timothy 6:12 from the New King James Version (NKJV): "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses."  Commentary:  This verse is part of a larger section where the Apostle Paul is giving final… Continue reading 1 Timothy 6:12

1 Corinthians 16:13 from the New King James Version (NKJV). "Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong." Commentary: This verse is part of the concluding remarks in Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. It serves as a call to vigilance and courage in the face of challenges to the faith. Watch: This… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 16:13

Matthew 5:16 in the New King James Version (NKJV), reads: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." [15]  Commentary and Theological Teaching  This verse is part of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus Christ provides His disciples with profound teachings. In… Continue reading Matthew 5:16