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Commentary on Matthew 7:8 Scripture (NKJV):“For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.” — Matthew 7:8 🕊️ Theological Teaching of Matthew 7:8 Matthew 7:8 is part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount[i], a foundational teaching for Christian ethics and spiritual life. In this verse, Jesus affirms the certainty… Continue reading Matthew 7:8

Commentary on 1 John 3:16 Scripture (NKJV):“By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.” — 1 John 3:16 Theological Teaching from 1 John 3:16 At the heart of 1 John 3:16 is a profound and practical definition of love: sacrificial love modelled by Jesus Christ. In… Continue reading 1 John 3:16

🐑 Isaiah 40:11 – A Shepherd’s Heart in a Sovereign God Scripture (NKJV):“He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those who are with young.” — Isaiah 40:11 🌿 Context and Overview Isaiah chapter 40[i] marks a dramatic shift in… Continue reading Isaiah 40:11

Commentary on Isaiah 60:3 “The Gentiles shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.” 🌟 Introduction Isaiah chapter 60[i] is a prophetic vision of the future glory of Zion, a chapter saturated with eschatological hope and divine promise. Verse 3 stands as a pivotal declaration of the global reach of God’s… Continue reading Isaiah 60:3

🕊 Commentary on 1 Timothy 2:5–6 “For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.” — 1 Timothy 2:5–6 (NKJV) 📖 Contextual Overview: 1 Timothy Chapter 2 Paul’s first letter to Timothy, particularly chapter 2[i], addresses the conduct of… Continue reading 1 Timothy 2:5-6

Hebrews 4:9 — text and immediate claim New King James Version Hebrews 4:9: “There remains therefore a rest for the people of God.” This single-sentence claim is the hinge of Hebrews 3–4: the promise of “rest” endured despite Israel’s failure in the wilderness and now stands as the divine provision open to God’s people through Christ. Exegesis… Continue reading Hebrews 4:9

Daniel 12:3 — teaching statement Those who are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to righteousness Like the stars forever and ever. Those who possess saving wisdom and who lead many to righteousness will receive lasting honour and glorification in the age to come: the wise will “shine… Continue reading Daniel 12:3

John 14:6 — Text and central teaching John 14:6 (NKJV): “Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Teaching from John 14:6 (single, clear statement) Jesus Christ is the exclusive and sufficient mediator of access to the Father; he is not merely a teacher… Continue reading John 14:6

Commentary on James 3:13 “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom.” This verse serves as the climax of James 3’s[i] teaching on the tongue and true wisdom. It calls believers not merely to profess wisdom but to embody it in Christ-like… Continue reading James 3:13