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Isaiah 3 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The first section seems to give the impression that abundance is always a special gift from the LORD. Because of Judah’s sinfulness, the LORD threatens to withdraw both supply and support; justice and the means of justice; victory and the tools used to achieve victory; guidance and its providers; both leadershipContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 3 Commentary”

Isaiah 2 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Isaiah is full of symbols. Verses 1 to 5 introduce us to the Mountain of the LORD. It will tower above all the other mountains. The timing of this event is sometime in the ‘last days. Is this passage of scripture referring to a day when Jerusalem would prosper again? Yes,ContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 2 Commentary”

Isaiah 1 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com From verse 1, we can tell that the author is not the same as the prophet Isaiah. He is simply the compiler of the prophecies, otherwise called vision or visions of the prophet Isaiah. The vision concerns Judah but Judah isn’t the only audience. We shall learn shortly that Isaiah’s visionContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 1 Commentary”

Songs 8 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com A brother’s relationship with his sister is what marriage becomes. It is natural. A bond so created attracts no public ridicule. It becomes an expectation. A man acquires new relations. The family is extended. It’s not exactly a parallel thought but the reader can reflect on the events at the cross.ContinueContinue reading “Songs 8 Commentary”

Songs 7 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The groom speaks at length. He is describing his bride with parameters of beauty, elegance, and attraction. This definitely is an all-important space for the woman, exclusively. Could there be something special about this description of the bride that could possibly explain the woman’s role in creation? Consider how the brideContinueContinue reading “Songs 7 Commentary”

Songs 6 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Once in a while, the holy pages give away their identity. At times, it’s the timing of the script that is exposed unintentionally.The mention of Tirzah and Jerusalem in the same thought may give us an estimation of the time when the Book was written. It wasn’t definitely written during theContinueContinue reading “Songs 6 Commentary”

Songs 5 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Of course, the Book of Songs is more of a drama than a song. Or simply an acted song. The groom is out and long, probably deep into the night. The bride is home and asleep but not exactly asleep. Her man’s absence is too troubling to sleep soundly. She isContinueContinue reading “Songs 5 Commentary”

Songs 4 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com A man of few words? Not in this chapter. Not in this drama. Perhaps in some reality show but not in a real love world. Men talk when stricken by love. Their words aren’t few at all.He describes his bride’s anatomy in glowing terms. Her smile is generous; her lips areContinueContinue reading “Songs 4 Commentary”

Songs 3 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The first section looks into the longings of the married woman. The gap that the woman feels when her man is absent can be very strong. This is for men. Don’t be absent. She has her feelings. Then comes the warning. The young woman must not arouse love because it isn’tContinueContinue reading “Songs 3 Commentary”

Songs 2 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Verse 4 is the subject of a beautifully acted song by Cedarmont Kids. His banner over me is love. He leads me to the banquet hall. This time the LORD Jesus Christ has shown up as the lover. In other places, He is the good shepherd who prepares a table forContinueContinue reading “Songs 2 Commentary”