Category Archives: Commentary

2 Samuel 5

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   David Before His Fall 2 Samuel 5 – 10   O U T L I N E – David Before His Fall 2 Samuel 5 – 10 – David made King over Israel, Takes Zion, Smites the Philistines 2 Samuel 5 – The Ark brought to Zion, Michal’s Ridicule of David 2 Samuel […]

2 Samuel 20

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Rebellion of Sheba, and the Death of Amasa 2 Samuel 20     CHAPTER 20 1 And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjaminite; and he blew a trumpet, and said, We have no portion in David, neither have we […]

2 Samuel 21

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Epilogue 2 Samuel 21 – 24   O U T L I N E – Epilogue 2 Samuel 21 – 24 – Rizpah, and the Sons of the Giant 2 Samuel 21 – David’s Song of Deliverance 2 Samuel 22 – David’s Last Words and the Catalog of His Mighty Men 2 Samuel […]

Ruth 3

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Seeking Relationship with Christ Ruth 3     ContentsNaomi’s Advice (3:1-5)Ruth’s Obedience, Her Request, Boaz’s Assurance (3:6-13)Ruth Sent Home Blessed, Promise of Resolution (3:14-18) Naomi’s Advice (3:1-5) CHAPTER 3 1 And Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee? […]

Ruth 4

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Redemption and Marriage Ruth 4     ContentsThe Near Kinsman’s Inability to Redeem (4:1-8)Boaz’s Speech, the Witnesses’ Blessing of Ruth (4:9-12)Marriage, Conception, the Women Bless Naomi (4:13-15)The Royal Line (4:16-22) The Near Kinsman’s Inability to Redeem (4:1-8) CHAPTER 4 1 And Boaz went up to the gate, and sat down there. And behold, […]

Ruth 1

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Naomi Returns with Ruth: The Awakening of a Faithful Remnant Ruth 1     ContentsThe Famine, Naomi in Moab (1:1-5)Preparation to Leave for Judah, Ruth and Orpah Separate (1:6-18)The Journey and Arrival at Bethlehem (1:19-22) The Famine, Naomi in Moab (1:1-5) CHAPTER 1 1 And it came to pass in the days when […]

Ruth 2

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Growing in Grace and in the Knowledge of Christ Ruth 2     ContentsThe Field of Boaz (2:1-3)A Stranger Finds Grace (2:4-17)Naomi’s Approval and Advice (2:18-23) The Field of Boaz (2:1-3) CHAPTER 2 1 And Naomi had a relation of her husband’s, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech, and […]

Joshua 22

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Two and a Half Tribes and the Altar of Ed Joshua 22   Joshua 22. This chapter illustrates the spiritual danger of self-imposed separation among the people of God. The two and a half tribes’ decision to settle east of Jordan—symbolically outside the full enjoyment of the believer’s death and resurrection of Christ—led […]

Joshua 23

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Joshua’s Final Address: Part 1 Joshua 23   Joshua 23. In this chapter Joshua, nearing the end of his life, gathers Israel’s leaders to remind them of the Lord’s faithfulness and to exhort them to continued obedience. This is the first part of the two part address. However, the first part seems to […]

Joshua 24

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Joshua’s Final Address: Part 2 Joshua 24   Joshua 24. This chapter brings the book to its solemn close. God’s review of grace shows that Israel owed everything to Him. On that foundation, Joshua exhorted them to wholehearted service, having given them the example of his own decision; “as for me and my […]

Joshua 20

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Cities of Refuge Joshua 20   Joshua 20. This chapter recounts the ordinance of the cities of refuge freshly repeated to Joshua. These cities were places designated for individuals guilty of accidental manslaughter. They offered protection from the avenger of blood until proper judgment could be given. The cities of refuge serve […]

Joshua 16 – 17

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Joseph’s Inheritance Joshua 16 – 17   Joshua 16 – 17. In this chapter, we have the inheritance given to the children of Joseph, which consisted of two tribes: Ephraim and Manasseh. Half the tribe of Manasseh had already received their portion east of the Jordan, but the other half still needed to […]

Joshua 18

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Tabernacle, and Benjamin’s Inheritance Joshua 18   Joshua 18. In this chapter we have a recounting of the slackness of the final class of tribes in their slowness to possess their inheritance, and we have the first of these seven (Benjamin) given their inheritance. Previously was saw the two and a half […]

Joshua 19

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Inheritance of Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, Dan Joshua 19   Joshua 19. In this chapter we have the division the remaining land to six of the remaining seven tribes—Simeon, Zebulun, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Dan—along with the personal inheritance of Joshua. Each tribe received its lot according to God’s direction through Joshua, […]

Joshua 12

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Enumeration of the Vanquished Kings Joshua 12   Joshua 12. This chapter gives a summary of Israel’s conquests up to this point, and enumerates the kings that were vanquished first on the east of Jordan by Moses and then to the west of Jordan by Joshua. In ch.12 we have an emphasis on […]

Joshua 13

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Dwelling in the Land: Enjoying the Blessings and Holding Fast Joshua 13 – 24   Joshua 13 – 24. Now we come to the third division of the book. As we have previously seen, the book can be divided into three parts. A verse that summarizes these three parts is Deuteronomy 26:1, where […]

Joshua 14

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Caleb’s Inheritance Joshua 14   Joshua 14. In this chapter we have the encouraging example of Caleb who is said to have “fully followed the Lord”. We see his faith and perseverance as he claims the inheritance that was promised to him forty-five years earlier. Though now eighty-five, Caleb remains full of vigor, […]

Joshua 15

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Judah’s Inheritance Joshua 15   Joshua 15. In chapter 15 we have the inheritance of the tribe of Judah. Judah was not the firstborn son, yet his tribe receives first allotment and the most generous inheritance in terms of land area. No doubt this connects with Judah being the royal tribe, from which […]

Joshua 9

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Snare of Gibeon Joshua 9   Joshua 9. In this chapter we have another aspect of the opposition of the enemy to Israel’s progress in possessing their inheritance. We have seen the strength of the enemy represented in the walls of Jericho, and now we have the strategies of the enemy represented […]

Joshua 10

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Victory at Gibeon & The Southern Campaign Joshua 10   Joshua 10. It is remarkable to see that a mistake made by those who failed to trust in God does not mean its consequences cannot be used by Him for a greater purpose. In this case, Israel’s misguided alliance with Gibeon leads […]