Category Archives: Commentary

Hebrews

THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS

Hebrews. To professing Jews, some false-professors mixed might not break free Judaism. Exposed to Person of Christ, attracted by external blessings, in danger of apostasy! To detach believer’s heart from earthly religion and attach to Christ in heaven. Glories unfolded! Opened heavens. Author unnamed, Christ is Apostle. Contrasts and of parallelism. Christ far superior to all Israel had. Old Testament typology. Takes us inside the veil, outside the camp. Conclusion: “go forth” (Heb. 13:13-14). Ch. 1-8 greatness of Person, ch.9-10 of His work, ch.11-13 encouragement/exhortations.

Hebrew-Christian epistles. To Jews that believed, including profession, in special circumstances. James (A.D. 45). no call to leave, still keeping law (Acts 21:18-24), faith be manifested by works! Hebrews (A.D. 63) a call to separate. Peter (A.D. 65-67), believers had already left, feeling the loss. A common theme: reality of faith lived. Not Church.

2 Peter

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PETER, CALLED SECOND PETER   1 2 3   O U T L I N E – Life and Godliness 2 Peter 1 – Introduction 2 Peter 1:1-4 – The Life of Practical Godliness 2 Peter 1:5-11 – The Sureness of the Word of God 2 Peter 1:12-21 – […]

Judges 9

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Abimelech: Gideon’s Sad Legacy Judges 9     ContentsAbimelech’s Treachery, His Appointment as King in Shechem (9:1-6)Jotham’s Parable of the Trees (9:7-21)The Citizens of Shechem Fight Against Abimelech – and are Defeated (9:22-49)Abimelech takes Thebez – Struck by a Millstone (9:50-57) Abimelech’s Treachery, His Appointment as King in Shechem (9:1-6) CHAPTER 9 1 […]

Acts 18:23-28

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Third Missionary Journey Acts 18:23 – 21:17   Tarsus (Acts 18:23) Derbe (Acts 18:23) Lystra (Acts 18:23) Iconium (Acts 18:23) Antioch, Pisidia (Acts 18:23) Ephesus (Acts 19:1) Troas (2 Cor. 2:12) Philippi  (Acts 20:1) Corinth (Acts 20:3) Berea (Acts 20:4) Thessalonica (Acts 20:4) Philippi (Acts 20:6) Troas (Acts 20:6) Assos (Acts 20:14) Mitylene […]

Psalm 14

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 14 The Character of the Wicked in the Sight of Jehovah   Psalm 14. This is another Psalm of David, and it is very similar (almost identical) to Psalm 53, the main difference being that Psalm 14 is Jehovahistic, and Psalm 53 is Elohistic, in keeping with the character of the second […]

Psalm 30

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 30 Trust in Jehovah vs. Prosperity, and Resulting Deliverance   Psalm 30. This is a Psalm of David, and the heading indicates it was a song to be sung when David’s house was dedicated. Prophetically it looks on the restoration of Israel when the Lord returns. The theme of the Psalm is […]

Psalm 46

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 46 The God of Jacob as Israel’s Fortress   Psalm 46. The inscription indicates that this is a psalm composed by “the sons of Korah”. It was written to the tune of “Alamoth”, meaning “concerning maidens or virgins”. This Psalm is an answer to the taunts of the enemy in Psa. 42:3; […]

Psalm 62

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 62 The Soul Resting Peacefully On God    Psalm 62. This is a Psalm of David, and it written for Jeduthun, who was leader of praise in David’s time, and who directed his six sons, “who prophesied with the harp, to give thanks and to praise Jehovah” (1 Chron. 25:3). His name means […]

Psalm 79

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 79 The Reaction of the Faithful Remnant to the Desolation of Jerusalem   Psalm 79. This is another Psalm of Asaph, and it parallels Psalm 74 quite closely, with a few differences. Psalm 74 describes the reaction of the faithful remnant to the desolation of the temple. In Psalm 79 we have […]

Psalm 95

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 95 Israel Invited to Worship Jehovah and Enter His Rest   Psalm 95. This is another orphan Psalm, and the theme is a call to Israel to worship Jehovah, and not tempt the Lord as they had done in the wilderness. Prophetically, this Psalm gives us the faithful remnant preaching the gospel […]

Psalm 111

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 111 Israel Celebrating the Works of Jehovah in Deliverance   Psalm 111. This is an orphan Psalm, which usually means it is appended to the previous Psalm and by the same author. In Psalm 110 we had the glorification of Christ at Jehovah’s right hand and also in victorious conquest over His […]

Psalm 127

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 127 The Blessedness of Israel When Restored in Their Land   Psalm 127. This Psalm gives us the expressions of the restored nation of Israel, relying on the sovereignty of God, and realizing that the Lord alone can restore and unite the nation of Israel.   PSALM 127 A Song of degrees. […]

Psalm 143

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 143 The Cry of the Faithful When the Soul Is Overwhelmed   Psalm 143. This Psalm of David gives the cry of the faithful when their soul is overwhelmed. They call out to Jehovah to answer their prayer speedily, before it is too late. They pray for refuge from a coming attack, […]

1 Samuel 13

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Saul’s 1st Step: Impatience – Defeat by the Philistines 1 Samuel 13     CHAPTER 13 1 Saul was … years old when he became king; and he reigned two years over Israel. 2 And Saul chose him three thousand men out of Israel: there were with Saul two thousand in Michmash and […]

1 Samuel 29

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   David Prevented from Accompanying the Philistines to the Battle 1 Samuel 29     CHAPTER 29 1 And the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek; and Israel encamped by the spring that is in Jizreel. 2 And the lords of the Philistines passed on by hundreds and by thousands; and David […]

Ephesians 1

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   God’s Purpose for Christ and the Church Ephesians 1   Eternal ages shall declare The riches of Thy grace, To those who with Thy Son shall share A son’s eternal place.11   Ephesians 1 – 3. In the first part of Ephesians, we have God bringing us into His thoughts concerning Christ and the […]

Romans 12

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Conduct That Flows From Appreciating Our Full Salvation Romans 12     ContentsDevotion & Separation: To God as “Living Sacrifices” (12:1-2)Faith & Humility: In Service as “One Body” yet with “Different Gifts” (12:3-8)Love & Generosity: Toward “the Saints” (12:9-13)Honesty & Grace: Toward “All Men” (12:14-20) Devotion & Separation: To God as “Living Sacrifices” […]

Genesis 20

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Abraham & Abimelech Genesis 20   Genesis 20. In this chapter we find that unbelief is once again at work in Abraham’s life. He had experienced tremendous blessing in the previous chapters, enjoying several appearances of the Lord and communion with Him. Now Abraham has a relapse into an old weakness. He denies […]

Genesis 39

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Joseph’s Faithfulness in the Face of Temptation Genesis 39   Genesis 39. This chapter brings out two things preeminently: Joseph’s godliness in the face of temptation, and the prosperity given to him from the Lord. “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly… whatsoever he doeth shall prosper” (Psa. […]