Category Archives: Commentary

Acts 28:17-31

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Conclusion: Paul’s Final Word to the Jews & His House Arrest Acts 28:17-31     17 And it came to pass after three days, that he called together those who were the chief of the Jews; and when they had come together he said to them, Brethren, “I” having done nothing against the […]

Psalm 9

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 9 The Joy of the Faithful in Jehovah, Their Deliverer   Psalm 9. Psalm 9 and 10 form one complete work. Together they are an acrostic poem, with the first word in each verse beginning with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Psalm 9 covers the first half, and Psalm 10 the […]

Psalm 25

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 25 A Prayer of the Faithful Expressing Dependence and Confidence in Jehovah   Psalm 25 – 34. These Psalms form a series that begin and end with acrostic Psalms! Both Psalm 25 and Psalm 34 have 22 verses each, and each verse beginning with a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet in […]

Psalm 41

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 41 Christ as a Man Entering into the Sorrows of the Persecuted Remnant   Psalm 41. This is a Psalm of David, most likely written in the time of Absalom’s rebellion. Prophetically, this Psalm speaks of Christ as a man in His humiliation, entering into the sorrows of the persecuted remnant. However, […]

Psalm 57

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 57 The Confidence of the Faithful in God as Their Refuge   Psalm 57. This is a Psalm of David, and titled “Destroy Not”, which indicates that the Psalm has the character of a prayer for preservation. Psalm 57 is also a Michtam Psalm, ‘michtam’ meaning “golden jewel”. There are six Michtam […]

Psalm 73

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Third Book of the Psalms Psalms 73 – 89   The Third Book of the Psalms (73 – 89). The third book of the Psalms is unique for a number of reasons. First, there are almost no Psalms of David, the only exception being Psalm 86. Second, the third book opens to […]

Psalm 89

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 89 Restored Israel Rejoicing in Jehovah’s Faithfulness: the Sure Mercies of David   Psalm 89. This Psalm is a Maschil Psalm, written by Ethan the Ezrahite. Ethan could be either a wise man, one of the five sons of Zerah (1 Kings 4:31; 1 Chron. 2:6), but more likely the son of Kushaiah, […]

Psalm 105

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 105 Israel Praising Jehovah for His Ways in Grace, from Abraham to Joshua   Psalm 105. Although this is an orphan Psalm, we know the author was David because it is part of the Psalm David wrote when the ark was brought to Jerusalem (1 Chron. 16:8-22, specifically vv.23-33 are parallel with […]

Psalm 121

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 121 Jehovah as the Creator and Keeper of Israel   Psalm 121. In this Psalm we have the faith of Israel in Jehovah as the Creator and as the Keeper of Israel. Prophetically, this gives us the expressions of the awakened tribes of Israel as they turn to Jehovah for help. They […]

Psalm 137

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 137 Israel Remembering Zion in Babylon in Captivity   Psalm 137. This Psalm gives us the expressions of Israel as captives in Babylon as they remembered Zion. Prophetically, this Psalm may be a remembrance of former days once they are restored in their land, and it also could foreshadow the return of […]

1 Samuel 7:3-17

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Samuel’s Judgeship 1 Samuel 7:3-17     3 And Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, If ye return to Jehovah with all your heart, put away the strange gods and the Ashtoreths from among you, and apply your hearts unto Jehovah, and serve him only; and he will deliver you […]

1 Samuel 23

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Saul’s 7th Step: Moral Blindness – David Saves Keilah 1 Samuel 23     CHAPTER 23 1 And they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshing-floors. 2 And David inquired of Jehovah, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And Jehovah said to David, Go […]

Romans

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   THE EPISTLE OF PAUL TO THE ROMANS   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16   O U T L I N E – Introduction Romans 1:1-17 – God’s Righteousness in Justifying the Believer Romans 1:18 – 8:39 – Man’s Guiltiness Established Romans 1:18 – […]

Genesis 14

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The War of Sodom: Abram Rescues Lot Genesis 14   Genesis 14. In this chapter there is much instruction for us. The chapter records the war fought by the confederate armies of Mesopotamia against the confederate armies of Canaan, and how these events involved Abram and Lot. In a practical way, two great […]

Matthew 2

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Childhood of Christ: His Reception and Persecution Matthew 2   Matthew 2. Four of the ten major tenets of messianic prophecy are shown to be fulfilled by Jesus in the second chapter: His Place of Birth (vv.5-6) – Bethlehem in the land of Judah His Being Worshiped by Gentiles (v.11) with gold […]

Nehemiah

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   THE BOOK OF NEHEMIAH   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13   O U T L I N E – Rebuilding of the Walls and Gates of Jerusalem Nehemiah 1 – 7 – Nehemiah’s Prayer Nehemiah 1 – Nehemiah’s Return to Jerusalem Nehemiah 2 – Rebuilding […]

Revelation

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   THE BOOK OF REVELATION   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22   O U T L I N E – The Things Which Thou Hast Seen Revelation 1 – Preface Revelation 1:1-3 – Greeting Revelation 1:4-6 – Purpose […]

Song of Solomon

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   THE SONG OF SOLOMON   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8   O U T L I N E – The Courtship: The Awakening of the Jews in the Tribulation Song. 1:1 – 3:5 – Part 1: The Assurance of Love Song. 1:1 – 2:7 – Part 2: The Awakening of […]

Isaiah 63:1-6

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Vintage (Winepress) Judgment Isaiah 63:1-6       CHAPTER 63 1 Who is this that cometh from Edom, with deep-red garments from Bozrah, this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? — I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. 2 — Wherefore is redness in thine apparel, and thy […]

1 Kings 12

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Division of the Kingdom 1 Kings 12 – 16   O U T L I N E – Division of the Kingdom 1 Kings 12 – 16 – Rehoboam & Jeroboam 1 Kings 12 – The Man of God and the Old Prophet of Bethel 1 Kings 13 – Jeroboam and the Prophet […]