Commentary on Isaiah 60:1 1. The Text Isaiah 60:1 (King James Version):“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.” 2. Exegetical Commentary 2.1 Literary and Historical Context Isaiah chapter 60[i] forms part of the closing section of Isaiah (chapters 56 to 66), often called “Third Isaiah” by scholars.… Continue reading Isaiah 60:1

Romans 12:2 —Commentary The Text (King James Version) Romans 12:2 — “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” 1. Setting the Scene: Romans 12 in Context Romans 12[i] marks a major turning point in… Continue reading Romans 12:2

Psalm 27:4 —Commentary 1. The Text Psalm 27:4 (King James Version):“One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.” 2. Context of Psalm 27 Psalm 27[i]… Continue reading Psalm 27:4

Commentary on Mark 2:27 1. The Text Mark 2:27 (King James Version):“And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath.” This short but profound statement sits within a larger conflict narrative between Jesus and the Pharisees regarding the nature and purpose of the Sabbath. To understand it properly, we… Continue reading Mark 2:27

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 4:16 1. The Text 2 Corinthians 4:16 (King James Version):“For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.” This verse sits within a rich chapter where the Apostle Paul reflects on the nature of Christian ministry, the reality of suffering, and the hope… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 4:16

Commentary on Isaiah 43:18–19 The Text (King James Version) Isaiah 43:18–19“Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” 1. Setting Isaiah 43 in Context… Continue reading Isaiah 43:18–19

Commentary on John 1:5 1. The Text John 1:5 (King James Version):“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.” This short verse sits within the majestic opening of the Gospel according to John, where the apostle introduces Jesus Christ not first as a baby in Bethlehem, but as the eternal Word, the divine… Continue reading John 1:5

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:17 1. The Text 2 Corinthians 5:17 (King James Version):“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” This single verse stands as one of the most hope-filled declarations in the New Testament. It summarises the heart of the gospel: union… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 5:17

Commentary on 1 Kings 8:61 The Text 1 Kings 8:61 (King James Version):“Let your heart therefore be perfect with the Lord our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day.” 1. Setting the Scene: Solomon’s Prayer and Blessing First Kings chapter 8[i] records one of the most significant worship events in the… Continue reading 1 Kings 8:61