Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

Luke 5 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The gospel isn’t one “size fits all”. Peter and team are mesmerized by a miracle. In an instant, they see the apex of their business but it immediately becomes useless in the presence of a higher calling. Matthew isn’t climbing up. He is already up there among the affluent. His callingContinueContinue reading “Luke 5 Commentary”

Luke 4b Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com After his baptism, Jesus leaves the Jordan River (most likely Lower Jordan) and heads into the wilderness (most likely the Judean wilderness). Nazareth and Capernaum would be other spots, up north in Galilee. The chapter closes with Jesus preaching in the synagogues of Judea. Chapter 4 has used time and spaceContinueContinue reading “Luke 4b Commentary”

Luke 4a Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness.” Verse 1.The opening statement compares favorably with what we are familiar with from the Book of Judges. We remember how the Spirit would empower select individuals like Gideon and Samson to deliver Israel.DavidContinueContinue reading “Luke 4a Commentary”

Luke 3 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 3 begins with a rich historical background. John’s preaching is set within the lifetime of real personalities, Emperor Tiberius, Governor Pilate; rulers Herod, Philip, and Lysanias. Annas and Caiaphas were high priests. Some of these characters would combine in one way or the other in the killing of both JesusContinueContinue reading “Luke 3 Commentary”

Luke 2b Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The dedication of the firstborn male child shows the LORD’s interest in family leadership. Let families be dedicated to the LORD from the very top of the tree. Jesus is the firstborn Son of God and His dedication would involve His own blood – forget the blood of a pair ofContinueContinue reading “Luke 2b Commentary”

Luke 2a Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter two begins with the historical background of the Messianic events. Caesar Augustus was a real person who presided over the Roman Empire at the turn of the first millennium. The mention of Augustus is enough and the sacred pages won’t waste any more pace on needless details readily available inContinueContinue reading “Luke 2a Commentary”

Luke 1b Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Being afraid is humanity’s reaction when divinity shows up. The angel’s first statement is to calm down the situation: “Do not be afraid”. Mary is addressed by name. The LORD God knows you by your given name. Let not your name be Mr. Trouble or Ms. Vanity. The angel may neverContinueContinue reading “Luke 1a Commentary”

Luke 1a Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The first section is an introduction to the gospel authored by Luke. He is a historian. He has interacted with eyewitnesses of the events surrounding the birth, early life, ministry, death, and resurrection of the LORD Jesus Christ. The interest with which we read this volume increases as we realize thatContinueContinue reading “Luke 1a Commentary”

Mark 16 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The angel takes the form of a young man. Let not the women think the young man possibly moved away the big stone. Leave the miracle alone!Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome: it’s the same team that took care of Jesus’ needs in Galilee. They have shown upContinueContinue reading “Mark 16 Commentary”

Mark 15 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Consider the following: – Yesterday: The high priest asked him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?” Today: “Are you the king of the Jews?” asked Pilate.Religious people and politicians have different questions. Both are answered. The LORD Jesus won’t say anything else.Pilate thinks of it as aContinueContinue reading “Mark 15 Commentary”