Joseph Malekani

John 2 Commentary

John 2 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com We should not be fooled by the phrases, “next day” and “On the third day”. This gospel has little respect for chronological order. The apostle John is interested in highlighting key themes, regardless of when they happen.So we have an event that happened a few days before Jesus’ crucifixion appearing inContinueContinue reading “John 2 Commentary”

John 1 Commentary

John 1 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Yes, it is a poem about the glory of the scriptures – the Word. But there is far too much about this Word to confine it to the writings only. The Word becomes God – the Creator God.”Let there be light” Genesis 1 verse 3. Interestingly, God creates light even beforeContinueContinue reading “John 1 Commentary”

Luke 24 Commentary

Luke 24 Commentary http://www.lovingacripture.com Jesus is dead; so what? Chapter 24 explains it. It just has to be the first day of the week; the first day of creation or new creation. Something supremely important is taking place in creation. The old is gone the new has come. Women are not only part of theContinueContinue reading “Luke 24 Commentary”

Luke 23 Commentary

Luke 23 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com He came down to experience the pain of false accusation like He didn’t know it. He came to experience the pain of deception like He had no idea how it felt to be the victim of deception. How else was He going to write a report to the Creator God aboutContinueContinue reading “Luke 23 Commentary”

Luke 22b Commentary

Luke 22b Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.” Verse 16. We thought the events around Calvary were the realities to which the Passover events pointed exclusively! This verse suggests otherwise. Yes, within 24 hours, the actual Lamb of God willContinueContinue reading “Luke 22b Commentary”

Luke 22a Commentary

Luke 22a Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com We have two mentions of Satan in this chapter. “Then Satan entered Judas,” and “Satan has asked to sift all of you”. We get the impression that Satan needed permission to test or tempt or disfaith the disciples. The thought here could be similar to Job’s case where Satan sought permissionContinueContinue reading “Luke 22a Commentary”

Luke 21 Commentary

Luke 21 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com There is a big difference between taxes imposed by governments such as Rome and offerings at the Temple of the LORD. Caesar’s treasures are determined by human authorities and are fixed both in time and value. Quantity is important. Offerings at the Temple of the LORD are determined by the worshipperContinueContinue reading “Luke 21 Commentary”

Luke 20 Commentary

Luke 20 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com We now have the chief priests and the elders in the opposite corner of the ring. This is Jerusalem. It has been a long trip to the seat of government, albeit a puppet government. Rome still exerts considerable control over the nation through the provincial governor. Pilate is the current governor.ContinueContinue reading “Luke 20 Commentary”

Luke 19 Commentary

Luke 19 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The journey to Jerusalem continues. Today the LORD Jesus is passing through Jericho. We all remember the Sunday school story of Zacchaeus. Another tax collector. We also know this chapter won’t finish without featuring the Pharisees.Zacchaeus is on the hunt. He wants to see Jesus. Most importantly, Jesus wants to seeContinueContinue reading “Luke 19 Commentary”

Luke 18 Commentary

Luke 18 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The bar for prayer is very high. “…who cry out to Him day and night?” Check it again. Praying once, in the evening and while half asleep, doesn’t come close to “crying out to God day and night”. Praying once for an item doesn’t come close to the commitment of theContinueContinue reading “Luke 18 Commentary”