Tag: christianity

Commentary Psalm 34:18 (NKJV):“The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart,And saves such as have a contrite spirit.” 1. Context of Psalm 34 Psalm 34[i] is a psalm of David, written after his deliverance from Abimelech (recorded in 1 Samuel 21:10–15[ii]). It is a psalm of thanksgiving and instruction, calling God’s people to trust Him in times… Continue reading Psalm 34:18

Commentary Text: “We love Him because He first loved us.” (1 John 4:19, NKJV) 1. Contextual Background The Apostle John’s first letter is deeply pastoral, written to assure believers of their fellowship with God and to guard them against false teaching. Chapter 4[i] is particularly concerned with discerning spirits, affirming the incarnation of Christ, and emphasising the… Continue reading 1 John 4:19

Commentary Psalm 145:18 (NKJV):“The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” 1. Context of Psalm 145 Psalm 145[i] is a psalm of David, a hymn of praise that celebrates the greatness, goodness, and faithfulness of God. It is an acrostic psalm, with each verse beginning with successive letters… Continue reading Psalm 145:18

Commentary Text: “Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.” (Matthew 24:42, NKJV) 1. Contextual Background Matthew 24[i] is part of the Olivet Discourse, where Jesus speaks to His disciples about the destruction of the temple, the signs of His coming, and the end of the age. The chapter is marked by… Continue reading Matthew 24:42

Commentary on Isaiah 12:2 Text (NKJV):“Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For YAH, the LORD, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.” 1. Context of Isaiah 12 Isaiah 12[i] is a short but profound hymn of praise that concludes the section beginning in Isaiah 7–11. These chapters deal with… Continue reading Isaiah 12:2

Commentary on John 8:32 Text: “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:32, NKJV) 1. Literary and Historical Context John 8[i] records a tense dialogue between Jesus and the Jewish leaders during the Feast of Tabernacles. The chapter highlights themes of light, truth, freedom, and the identity of Jesus as the… Continue reading John 8:32

Commentary on Psalm 9:1 Text (NKJV):“I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvellous works.” 1. Literary and Contextual Background Psalm 9[i] is a Psalm of David, traditionally understood as a song of thanksgiving for God’s deliverance from enemies. It is closely linked with Psalm 10, forming a partial acrostic poem… Continue reading Psalm 9:1

Commentary on Luke 6:38 Text (NKJV):“Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” 1. Context in Luke 6 Luke 6[i] records Jesus’ teaching in what is often called… Continue reading Luke 6:38

Commentary on Matthew 10:20 Text:“For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.” (Matthew 10:20, NKJV) 1. Context in Matthew 10 Matthew 10[i] records Jesus commissioning the twelve apostles for mission. He sends them out with authority to preach, heal, and cast out demons (10:1–8). He warns them of persecution, rejection,… Continue reading Matthew 10:20

Commentary on Isaiah 43:2 (NKJV) Text (NKJV):“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,Nor shall the flame scorch you.” 1. Context within Isaiah 43 Isaiah 43[i] is a chapter of comfort and assurance addressed to Israel in… Continue reading Isaiah 43:2