Category Archives: Commentary

Acts 21:1-17

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Journey to Jerusalem: Accompanied by Warnings Acts 21:1-17       CHAPTER 21 1 And when, having got away from them, we at last sailed away, we came by a direct course to Cos, and on the morrow to Rhodes, and thence to Patara. 2 And having found a ship passing over […]

Psalm 1

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The First Book of the Psalms Psalms 1 – 41   The First Book of the Psalms (1 – 41). From a prophetic standpoint, the first book of the Psalms focuses on the first half of Daniel’s seventieth week, and gives us the expressions and sentiments of the Jewish remnant as they pass […]

Psalm 17

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 17 The Path of the Righteous before God   Psalm 17. This Psalm is a Psalm of David, and it presents to us the path of the righteous before God, primarily of the Son of David, but also of the faithful remnant in association with Him.1 We can see that this Psalm […]

Psalm 33

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 33 Israel’s Joy in the Millennium: the Nation Whose God is Jehovah   Psalm 33. This Psalm does not have a title, but it would seem that it is an appendix to the preceding Psalm, making it a Psalm of David. Prophetically, this Psalm gives us the praise of redeemed Israel for […]

Psalm 49

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 49 The Moral Conclusions of the Faithful   Psalm 49. This Psalm is another of the sons of Korah, and concludes the series of Psa. 42-48 as a moral conclusion.3 When we speak of the purpose of prophecy, we often think of the moral import of prophecy. This Psalm is a good […]

Psalm 65

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 65 Israel Looking Forward to the Millennium   Psalm 65. This is another Psalm of David, and it seems to express the sentiments of Israel looking forward to the Millennium, when “that the creature itself also shall be set free from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of […]

Psalm 81

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 81 Israel Celebrating Their Restoration and Reminded Of Their Past   Psalm 81. This is another Psalm of Asaph, to be delivered to the chief musician. It is composed “upon Gittith” meaning “Winepress” (Psalms 8; 81; 84). Some suggest “gittith” may be a type of instrument that David invented (Amos 6:5).4 This […]

Psalm 97

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 97 The Appearing of Christ and Accompanying Judgments   Psalm 97. In this Psalm we have the appearing of Christ (compare Psa. 93:1 with Psa. 97:1), to deliver the godly remnant, put down enemies, and set up His kingdom. Psalm 97 provides us with a wide view of the appearing and its […]

Psalm 113

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 113 Restored Israel Celebrating Jehovah Who is Universally Praised   Psalm 113. This is the third Psalm in the three-Psalm series that all begin with “Hallelujah”, although Psalm 113 ends with “Hallelujah”, making it a double-Hallelujah Psalm. This Psalm, an orphan Psalm but likely written by David, describes the praise of Israel in the Millennium. […]

Psalm 129

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 129 Reflection on Past Sorrows and Deliverance   Psalm 129. This is a Psalm of reflection. Psalm 129 gives us restored Israel reflecting on their past sorrows and deliverances, as well as that which they felt from their enemies, and their exercises of soul.   PSALM 129 A Song of degrees. 1 […]

Psalm 145

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 145 The Praises of Restored Israel in the Millennium   Psalm 145. This Psalm gives is the praises of Israel in the Millennium. They praise Jehovah for His mighty works, for His enduring mercy, for His glorious kingdom, and for His righteousness. It would appear to be Christ Himself who leads these […]

1 Samuel 16

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   David God’s Chosen Man: Persecuted by Saul 1 Samuel 16 – 31     The Annointing of David: A Contrast with Saul 1 Samuel 16     CHAPTER 16 1 And Jehovah said to Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thy […]

Ephesians 3

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Parenthesis: The Mystery – Jew and Gentile in One Body Ephesians 3   The Ephesians 3 parenthesis. We can see that Eph. 3:1 and Eph. 4:1 start out very similarly. This strengthens the fact that Eph. 3:2-21 is a parenthesis! The purpose of ch.3 is to explain the apparent contradiction between the Old Testament promises and […]

Romans 4

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Justification Through Faith Alone Romans 4   Romans 4. Paul presents Old Testament examples which bolster the truth of the previous chapter, namely that we are justified through faith. In ch.3 we see the blood of Christ (Rom. 3:25) to satisfy God as to the question of our sins. In ch.4 we see the resurrection of Christ to […]

Romans 15:14-33

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Conclusion: Summary of Paul’s Ministry and Travel Plans Romans 15:14-33     ContentsWhy Paul had Written: His Ministry to the Gentiles (15:14-21)Why Paul Had Not Yet Visited Rome and His Future Plans (15:22-29)Paul’s Prayer Requests and His Personal Prayer for the Romans (15:30-33) Why Paul had Written: His Ministry to the Gentiles (15:14-21) […]

Genesis 23

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Death of Sarah: God’s Ways with Israel Suspended Genesis 23   Genesis 23. If ch.22 gives us the obedience of faith, then ch.23 gives us the dignity of faith. In this chapter we have the death of Sarah, which typically represents the suspension of God’s working in grace with the nation of Israel. […]

Genesis 41

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Pharaoh’s Dreams: Joseph’s Move from Prison to Palace Genesis 41   Genesis 41. In this chapter we have the third pair of dreams in the life of Joseph; first the pair given to him when he was at home with his brothers, then the dreams of the butler and baker, and now a pair […]

Leviticus

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   THE THIRD BOOK OF MOSES CALLED LEVITICUS   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27   O U T L I N E – The Offerings Leviticus 1 – 7 – The Burnt […]

Deuteronomy 5

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Ten Commandments, and their Ratification Deuteronomy 5       CHAPTER 5 1 And Moses called to all Israel, and said to them, Hear, Israel, the statutes and the ordinances that I speak in your ears this day, and learn them, and keep them to do them. 2 Jehovah our God made a covenant with […]

Matthew 6:19-34

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Having a Right Focus in Connection with Material Things Matthew 6:19-34   Having a Right Focus in Connection with Material Things. One of the most important things for a disciples to have is a correct view of material things. If we become overly occupied with material things, it can distract us from service, and change our whole […]