Category: Personal

Commentary on Hebrews 4:12 Text (NKJV):“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” 1. Context within Hebrews 4 Hebrews 4[i] is a chapter that exhorts… Continue reading Hebrews 4:12

✝️ Commentary on John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16, NKJV) 1. Context in John 3 John 3[i] records the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, a Pharisee and ruler of the Jews. Nicodemus comes to Jesus at… Continue reading John 3:16

Commentary on Isaiah 25:1 Text (NKJV):“O Lord, You are my God. I will exalt You, I will praise Your name, for You have done wonderful things; Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.” 1. Context within Isaiah 25 Isaiah 25[i] is a song of praise that follows the prophetic vision of God’s judgment on the nations (Isaiah 24[ii]).… Continue reading Isaiah 25:1

Commentary on Philippians 4:4 Text (NKJV):“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” 1. Context within Philippians 4 Philippians 4[i] is Paul’s pastoral exhortation to the church in Philippi, a community he deeply loved. The chapter moves from practical encouragements (such as unity between Euodia and Syntyche in verse 2) to broader instructions for Christian living.… Continue reading Philippians 4:4

Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 5:11 “Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11, NKJV) 1. Contextual Background Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians is pastoral in tone, written to a young church facing persecution and confusion about the return of Christ. Chapter 5[i] addresses the Day of the Lord (vv.… Continue reading 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Exegetical Commentary on 1 Corinthians 13:6 (NKJV) Text (NKJV):“[Love] does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth.” 1. Context within 1 Corinthians 13 The thirteenth chapter of Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians[i] is often called the “love chapter.” It sits within a broader discussion on spiritual gifts (chapters 12–14). Paul is correcting the Corinthian church’s misuse… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 13:6

Here is an exegetical commentary on Isaiah 40:3 (NKJV). Exegetical Commentary on Isaiah 40:3 (NKJV) Text (NKJV):“The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; Make straight in the desert A highway for our God.’” 1. Literary and Historical Context Isaiah 40[i] marks a turning point in the book of Isaiah. Chapters 1–39… Continue reading Isaiah 40:3