Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

Psalm 92 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The thoughts of the LORD are profound. Senseless people think there is nothing to life’s times and events. They think no one is driving the ship. They install themselves as captains and feel they can define their own. But the saint can sit down at night and take stock of theContinueContinue reading “Psalm 92 Commentary”

Psalm 91 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The Security of One who Trusts in the LORD Resting in the shadow of the Almighty brings the thought of the cloud by day under which Israel sheltered in the desert. The mention of the refuge and fortress brings out two aspects of protection. Firstly, the refuge is a direct referenceContinueContinue reading “Psalm 91 Commentary”

Psalm 90 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The human author of the Book of Genesis is speaking. It is a prayer to the God who had revealed Himself as the IAM God at the Burning bush. Psalm 90 reflects on some foundational truths as presented in the Torah.The Creator God exists before creation and after creation. He isContinueContinue reading “Psalm 90 Commentary”

Nehemiah 9 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 9 recounts the history of God’s people from the patriarch Abraham to Nehemiah’s time. The saint becomes interested in this history because it is the history of the LORD Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is family to us who are born-again. This history, therefore, becomes the saint’s history. A friend onceContinueContinue reading “Nehemiah 9 Commentary”

Nehemiah 8 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 8 is credited with one of the most famous poster statements in Christendom: for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” It would not be the last time that the chapter addresses the subject of joy. In verse 12, the scripture tells us that the people celebrated with great joy because theyContinueContinue reading “Nehemiah 8 Commentary”

Nehemiah 7 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The godly Nehemiah knows the value of a God-fearing man. So Hanani and Hananiah are elevated to the position of mayor and deputy mayor respectively. When godly men are in charge, integrity and godliness become important qualifications. Now the city was large and spacious, but there were few people in it, andContinueContinue reading “Nehemiah 7 Commentary”

Nehemiah 6 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Sanballat. Again. Some enemies never just give up. It’s another day and yet again another battle with its own shape and color. Sanballat has a couple of gears in his opposition of the rebuilding project. How you wish saints had the same tenacity in their pursuit of righteousness!First, scorn and discouragement.ContinueContinue reading “Nehemiah 6 Commentary”

Nehemiah 5 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted every year, across the world, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. That’s one-third of all food produced for human consumption. No one would go hungry in the world! Nehemiah’s daily food allocation as the governor of Judah wasn’t going to be wasted.ContinueContinue reading “Nehemiah 5 Commentary”

Nehemiah 4 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Two themes run through this chapter: the opposition mounted by Sanballat and Nehemiah’s reaction to the opposition. The enemy is never tactless. First, we have a vicious verbal attack packaged in ridicule and discouragement. Sanballat diminishes the work and scorns Israel’s effort. Who has despised days of small beginnings? The wordsContinueContinue reading “Nehemiah 4 Commentary”

Nehemiah 3 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The primary purpose of the scriptures is to reveal the LORD Jesus Christ to mortal man. But the saint can find a lot of other guidelines for daily living. Chapter 3 is yet another chapter full of leadership and management lessons. It is a real beauty! The chapter can be summarizedContinueContinue reading “Nehemiah 3 Commentary”