Category Archives: Commentary

Luke 4

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Galilean Ministry: Grace and Truth Luke 4:1 – 9:50   O U T L I N E – Galilean Ministry: Grace and Truth Luke 4:1 – 9:50 – Preparation and Early Ministry: A Ministry of Grace Luke 4 – The Intersection of Grace with Law Luke 5:1 – 6:11 – The Principles of […]

Luke 21

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Fate of the Temple and Jerusalem Luke 21     ContentsCommendation of the Widow’s Sincerity (Two Mites) (21:1-4)The Fate of the temple (21:5-6)The End of the Age (21:7-36)Signs of the End of the Age (vv.7-11)The Coming Persecution (vv.12-19)The Destruction of Jerusalem (vv.20-24)The Coming of the Son of Man (vv.25-28)The Parable of the […]

2 Kings 3

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Elisha’s Ministry 2 Kings 3:1 – 8:15    O U T L I N E – Elisha’s Ministry 2 Kings 3:1 – 8:15 – Grace Working in Spite of Compromise: The War Against Moab 2 Kings 3 – Grace Working in Spite of the Effects of Sin 2 Kings 4 – The Prophet’s […]

Mark 5:21-43

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Healing of the Ruler’s Daughter: 2nd Dispensational Outline Mark 5:21-43     ContentsThe Ruler’s Plight: Israel’s Condition at the First Coming of Christ (5:21-23)Healing of the Woman with the Bloody Flux: Gentile Blessing (5:24-34)Raising of the Ruler’s Daughter: Restoration of the Jews (5:35-43) The Ruler’s Plight: Israel’s Condition at the First Coming of […]

Luke 5:1 – 6:11

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Grace Coming to Meet the Sinner’s Need in Contrast with Law Luke 5:1 – 6:11   Luke 5.     ContentsThe Conversion of Simon Peter (5:1-11)The Healing of a Leper (5:12-16)Confrontations with the Pharisees (Four P’s of the Lord’s Ministry) (5:17 – 6:16)Power to Forgive Sins – The Healing of a Paralytic (vv.17-26)Purpose […]

Mark 16

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Resurrection, Appearances, and Ascension Mark 16   Christ’s Resurrection. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is vital to Christianity because it is the proof that our sins are gone, and that God is satisfied with the work of Calvary. The Lord rose bodily from the dead, not merely in spirit, as some have taught through […]

Mark 4:35 – 5:20

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   First Visit to the Gadarenes: Picture of Millennial Blessing Mark 4:35 – 5:20     ContentsFirst Calming of the Storm on the Passage to the Gadarenes (4:35-41)Healing of the Demoniac (5:1-20) First Calming of the Storm on the Passage to the Gadarenes (4:35-41) 35 And on that day, when evening was come, he says […]

Mark 4:1-34

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Teaching on the Kingdom of God: Picture of Christianity Mark 4:1-34     ContentsThe Parable of the Sower and It’s Explanation (4:1-20)Exhortations About a Coming Day of Manifestation (4:21-25)The Kingdom of God Like Normal Crop Growth (4:26-29)The Kingdom of God Like the Abnormal Growth of a Mustard Plant (4:30-34) The Parable of the […]

Luke 15

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   God’s Grace Contrasted with Man’s Self-righteousness Luke 15     ContentsParable of the Lost Sheep (15:1-7)Parable of the Lost Coin (15:8-10)Parable of the Lost Son (15:11-32) Parable of the Lost Sheep (15:1-7) CHAPTER 15 1 And all the tax-gatherers and the sinners were coming near to him to hear him; 2 and the […]

Ecclesiastes 5:8 – 6:12

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Advice on Financial Matters Ecclesiastes 5:8 – 6:12     ContentsThe Oppression of the Poor: Everyone is Accountable (5:8-9)The Vanity of Riches (5:10-17)The Proper Use of Riches (5:18-20)A Sad Situation: Having Possessions Without the Enjoyment of Them (6:1-6)Reflections On Riches (6:7-12) The Oppression of the Poor: Everyone is Accountable (5:8-9) 8 If thou […]

Luke 12:1 – 13:9

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Disciples Encouraged as a Testimony in the World Luke 12:1 – 13:9     ContentsInstructions About Hypocrisy and Confession (12:1-11)The Leaven of the Pharisees: Hypocrisy (vv.1-3)What the Disciples Were to Fear (vv.4-5)God’s Care for the Disciples of the Lord (vv.6-7)Confession Before Men, and Its Reward (vv.8-10)The Holy Ghost to Give them Words […]

Mark 9:14-50

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Lessons for the Disciples in Service Mark 9:14-50     ContentsDependence and Self-Denial in Service (9:14-29)The Disciples Unable to Cast the Spirit Out (vv.14-20)The Lord Deals with the Father’s Heart (vv.21-24)The Lord Casts out the Spirit (vv.25-27)The Reason Why the Disciples Were Unable to Cast Out the Demon (vv.28-29)Humility in Service (9:30-37)The Lord’s […]

Luke 3:23-38

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Genealogy of Jesus: From Mary to Adam Luke 3:23-38      23 And Jesus himself was beginning to be about thirty years old; being as was supposed son of Joseph; of Eli, 24 of Matthat, of Levi, of Melchi, of Janna, of Joseph, 25 of Mattathias, of Amos, of Naoum, of Esli, of […]

2 Kings 5

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Grace Working in Spite of Pride: Naaman the Leper 2 Kings 5     CHAPTER 5 1 And Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man before his master, and honourable, for by him Jehovah had given deliverance to Syria; and he was a mighty man of […]

Mark 10

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Journey to Jerusalem: Principles of Service Mark 10     ContentsHaving God’s Thoughts: the Question of Divorce (10:1-12)Having a Childlike Attitude: Suffer the Children (10:13-16)Having a Proper Assessment of Riches and Reward (10:17-31)“What Must I Do to Inherit Eternal Life?” (vv.17-22)The Folly of Trusting in Riches Rather than God (vv.23-27)A Reward Promised for […]

Luke 22:1-53

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Luke 22 – 24   O U T L I N E – The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Luke 22 – 24 – Events Preceding the Death of Jesus Luke 22:1-53 – The Trials of Jesus Luke 22:54 – 23:25 – The Death of Jesus Luke […]

Luke 19:28-44

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Judean Ministry Luke 19:28 – 21:38   O U T L I N E – Judean Ministry Luke 19:28 – 21:38 – The Last Presentation of the Kingdom Luke 19:28-44 – Religious Opposition in the Temple Luke 19:45 – 20:47 – The Fate of the Temple and Jerusalem Luke 21   The Last […]

Ecclesiastes 4

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Advice on Social Matters Ecclesiastes 4     ContentsThe Vanity of Living in a State of Oppression (4:1-3)The Vanity of Toil and Skillful Work (4:4-6)The Vanity of Isolation (4:7-12)The Vanity of Popularity (4:13-16) The Vanity of Living in a State of Oppression (4:1-3) CHAPTER 4 1 And I returned and saw all the […]

Mark 15:16-47

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Death of Christ Mark 15:16-47     ContentsAbuse from the Whole Band of Soldiers (15:16-20)Crucifixion (15:21-28)Mocking and Railing from the Common People and Jewish Leaders (15:29-32)Three Hours of Darkness (15:33-36)The Expiration of Christ, the Veil Rent (15:37-38)The Response of the Centurion, Details of the Followers (15:39-41)The Burial of Christ (15:42-47) Abuse from […]

2 Kings 9 – 10

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Jehu: King of Israel Judgment On Jezebel’s Dynasty 2 Kings 9 – 10         CHAPTER 9 1 And Elisha the prophet called one of the sons of the prophets, and said to him, Gird up thy loins, and take this vial of oil in thy hand, and go to Ramoth-Gilead. […]