Category Archives: Commentary

Mark 13

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Olivet Discourse: The Fate of Jerusalem Mark 13     ContentsSetting of the Discourse (13:1-4)Destruction of the Temple Foretold (vv.1-2)The Disciples Ask Him to Explain the Times of Fulfillment (vv.3-4)The Beginning of Sorrows (13:5-8)The Great Tribulation (13:9-23)The Appearing of the Lord (13:24-27)The Timing of These Events (13:28-37) Setting of the Discourse (13:1-4) […]

2 Kings 18 – 20

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Last Kings of Judah 2 Kings 18:1 – 23:30   O U T L I N E – The Last Kings of Judah 2 Kings 18:1 – 23:30 – Hezekiah: King of Judah (Good – 29 Years) 2 Kings 18 – 20 – Manasseh: King of Judah (Evil – 55 Years) 2 […]

Galatians 1 – 2

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Personal: Defense of Paul’s Apostleship Galatians 1 – 2   Galatians 1-2. Unlike other epistles, in chapter 1 we have no commendation, no confirmation of love, and no prayer requests. This is because the subject and error of the Galatians was so serious. There is a certain calmness about those types of greetings […]

2 Kings 6

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Grace Working in Spite of Human Weakness 2 Kings 6     ContentsThe Sons of the Prophets and the Borrowed Axe Head (6:1-7)Dothan: Elisha Delivers the Syrian Army up to Israel (6:8-23)The Siege of Samaria (6:24-33) The Sons of the Prophets and the Borrowed Axe Head (6:1-7) CHAPTER 6 1 And the sons […]

Luke 22:54 – 23:25

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Trials of Jesus Luke 22:54 – 23:25     ContentsPeter’s Denials of Jesus (22:54-62)The Mocking of the Soldiers (22:63-65)The Trial Before the Sanhedrin (22:66-71)The First Trial Before Pilate (23:1-7)The Trial Before Herod (23:8-12)The Second Trial Before Pilate (23:13-25) Peter’s Denials of Jesus (22:54-62) 54 And having laid hold on him, they led […]

2 Kings 14

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Amaziah & Jeroboam II 2 Kings 14     ContentsAmaziah: King of Judah & Joash: King of Israel (14:1-22)Jeroboam II: King of Israel (Evil – 41 Years) (14:23-29) Amaziah: King of Judah & Joash: King of Israel (14:1-22) CHAPTER 14 1 In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz, king of Israel, […]

2 Kings 21

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Manasseh & Amon 2 Kings 21     ContentsManasseh: King of Judah (Evil – 55 Years) (21:1-18)vv.1-2 Summaryvv.3-9 institution of idolatry and sin against the Lord’s nameAmon: King of Judah (Evil – 2 Years) (21:19-26) Manasseh: King of Judah (Evil – 55 Years) (21:1-18) The reign of manasseh is a pivotal time in […]

2 Kings 8:1-15

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Grace Working in Spite of Apostasy 2 Kings 8:1-15     ContentsThe Shunammite Again (8:1-6)Ben-Hadad and Hazael (8:7-15) The Shunammite Again (8:1-6) CHAPTER 8 1 And Elisha had spoken to the woman whose son he had restored to life, saying, Rise up and go, thou and thy household, and sojourn wheresoever thou canst […]

Genesis 7 – 8

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Flood: the Judgment of the World Genesis 7 – 8     ContentsNoah Instructed to Enter (7:1-5)The Flood Comes on the Earth (7:6-24)The Waters Reside, the Ark Rests (8:1-5)The Raven and Dove Investigation (8:6-12)The Earth Dries: The Ark is Unloaded (8:13-19)Noah’s Sacrifice (8:20-22) Noah Instructed to Enter (7:1-5) CHAPTER 7 1 And Jehovah […]

John 20 – 21

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Resurrection and Appearances of Christ John 20 – 21   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 […]

2 Corinthians 7

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Conclusion: an Account of Paul’s Missions & Motives – Part 2 2 Corinthians 7   Part 2 of Paul’s Account. In 2 Cor. 2:13, Paul left off saying “I came away to Macedonia.” Remarkably, v.5 picks up from that very point; “when we came into Macedonia…”. In the intervening […]

Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Prologue Ecclesiastes 1:1-11     ContentsAuthor, Theme, and Subject Identified (1:1-3)Futility Observed in the Cycles of Life (1:4-11)Nothing Seems to Change (1:4-7)Nothing Seems to Satisfy (1:8)Nothing is New Under the Sun (1:9-11) Author, Theme, and Subject Identified (1:1-3) CHAPTER 1 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. […]

Mark 11:1-11

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Ministry in Jerusalem: Opposition to Service Mark 11 – 13   O U T L I N E – Ministry in Jerusalem: Opposition to Service Mark 11 – 13 – 1st Entry into Jerusalem: The Triumphal Entry Mark 11:1-11 – 2nd Entry into Jerusalem: The Fig Tree and Temple Cleansing Mark 11:12-26 – […]

Mark 11:12-26

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   2nd Entry into Jerusalem: The Fig Tree and Temple Cleansing Mark 11:12-26     ContentsThe Cursing of the Fig Tree With Leaves (11:12-14)The Cleansing of the Temple (11:15-18)They Find the Fig Tree Withered (11:19-21)Teaching on Faith and Prayer (11:22-26) The Cursing of the Fig Tree With Leaves (11:12-14) 12 And on the morrow, when […]

2 Kings 1

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Elijah and Elisha 2 Kings 1 – 2   O U T L I N E – Elijah and Elisha 2 Kings 1 – 2 – Elijah and Ahaziah 2 Kings 1 – The Ascension of Elijah 2 Kings 2:1-11 – Elisha: Christ in the Power of the Spirit 2 Kings 2:12-25   […]

Luke 16

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Effect of Grace on Christian Conduct Luke 16     ContentsParable of the Unjust Steward: What Christians Should Do with Possessions (16:1-9)Faithfulness in Little (16:10-12)Serving Two Masters (16:13)The Mocking of the Pharisees; A Word for Their Conscience (16:14-18)Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus: The Judgment of the Jews (16:19-31) Parable of […]

Luke 7:1 – 8:21

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Lord’s Character of Grace Contrasted with Judaism Luke 7:1 – 8:21     ContentsHealing of the Centurion’s Bondman: Greater Faith than Any in Israel (7:1-10)The Widow’s Son is Raised in Nain (7:11-17)Jesus’ Commendation of John (7:18-35)Doubts by John, Miracles Done by Jesus, His Answer to John (vv.18-23)Commendation of John by Jesus (vv.24-30)The […]

Luke 13:10-35

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Confrontation with the Pharisees: Second Cycle Luke 13:10-35     ContentsHealing a Crippled Woman on the Sabbath (13:10-17)Healing a Crippled Woman on the Sabbath (vv.10-13)The Ruler’s Indignation (v.14)The Lord’s Response: Liberty from Bondage is Paramount (vv.15-17)Instruction on the Nature of Discipleship: In the Light of the Coming Kingdom (13:18-35)The Parable of the Mustard […]

2 Kings 7

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Grace Working in Spite of Unbelief: The Famine Ends 2 Kings 7     CHAPTER 7 1 And Elisha said, Hear the word of Jehovah. Thus saith Jehovah: To-morrow about this time shall the measure of fine flour be at a shekel, and two measures of barley at a shekel, in the gate […]

Ecclesiastes 12:8-12

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Epilogue and Conclusion Ecclesiastes 12:8-12     ContentsThe Epilogue (12:8-12)The Conclusion of the Whole Matter (12:13-14) The Epilogue (12:8-12) 8 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher: all is vanity. 9 And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, and sought out, and set in order […]