Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

1 Peter 3 Commentary

1 Peter 3 Commentary Peter uses the same word as Paul: Submit. This is for wives. Submission becomes an important tool in evangelism – wordless evangelism. As many husbands would agree, a wife becomes uglier each time she argues disrespectfully. But “a gentle and quiet spirit” counts for unfading beauty! Wordily feminism is a sourceContinueContinue reading “1 Peter 3 Commentary”

1 Peter 2b Commentary

1 Peter 2b Commentary Chapter 2 is anchored by verse 9: “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” Royal priesthood: Saints still offer sacrifices. These are sacrifices of “Through Jesus, therefore, let usContinueContinue reading “1 Peter 2b Commentary”

1 Peter 2 Commentary

1 Peter 2 Commentary In terms content, the first volume of Peter can easily be the Book of Hebrews. But Peter won’t chew anything to satisfaction. He nibbles here and there. We must feed to grow. Pure spiritual milk is a must. No human being grows without this foundational nutrition! Peter knows exactly what heContinueContinue reading “1 Peter 2 Commentary”

1 Peter 1b Commentary

1 Peter 1b Commentary Verse 13 calls for soberness of mind. Be alert! Could this explain why saints shouldn’t be drunk? Soberness is a 24/7 requirement!Full soberness has everything to do with verse 14: “As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.” Drunkenness drops your sobernessContinueContinue reading “1 Peter 1b Commentary”

1 Peter 1 Commentary

1 Peter 1 Commentary What could make the great prophets, Moses, Samuel, Elijah, Isaiah, or Jeremiah envious? Moses and Elijah had it all, including special logistics for their final trip to Heaven! Chapter 1 is a grand celebration of the new life under Yeshua, the Messiah. It is unparalleled in creation! Salvation isn’t a randomContinueContinue reading “1 Peter 1 Commentary”

James 4b Commentary

James 4b Commentary Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Verse 7. We cannot see the devil but we can see fights and quarrels. We can see slander. We can know when we have judged someone. We know when our motives are wrong. James has labored to explain theContinueContinue reading “James 4b Commentary”

James 4 Commentary

James 4 Commentary Fights and quarrels manifest the evil desires within an individual – the earthly, unspiritual, and demonic thoughts of yesterday’s chapter. These desires battle for attention. Verse 1. They seek control and ownership of the soul. Once the car is under their control, the individual is driven to extremes. Including fights, quarrels, andContinueContinue reading “James 4 Commentary”

James 3 Commentary

James 3 Commentary Bitter envy and selfish ambition are described as, “earthly, unspiritual, and demonic.” Our thoughts can be demonic! Saints who argue that a man’s thoughts can only exist in two spaces base their argument on this scripture.Your thoughts are heavenly or demonic; spiritual or unspiritual; holy or earthly. There is no land between. DemonicContinueContinue reading “James 3 Commentary”

James 2 Commentary

James 2 Commentary The Christian walk boils down to simple actions: Equal respect for all people and faith in action. Christianity is in the walk. Faith without action is dead. Money and fame define a man. But that’s for the world! Christianity has a different set of rules. A man’s value is independent of hisContinueContinue reading “James 2 Commentary”