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Isaiah 34 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The LORD is angry with all the nations; He has condemned them to destruction – the mountains will be red with blood. This is Isaiah’s version of Romans 3 verse 23: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. And as usual, Isaiah has a unique way ofContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 34 Commentary”

Isaiah 33 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Not all of Isaiah’s visions were a cent for tomorrow’s shopping. Many of them could be picked up and applied immediately in Isaiah’s own times. The wicked nations that destroyed others were still standing tall and hot in their wickedness. They betrayed others and didn’t have anything to fear. The saintContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 33 Commentary”

Isaiah 32 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The New Testament talks about saints ruling with Christ. Of course, it is a throwback to pre-Genesis 3 days – when men and women ruled. Remember the original mandate in the garden of peace and tranquility – the triad: Increase, prosper, and rule. Verse 1 explains the same thing but withContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 32 Commentary”

Proverbs 31 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The Book of Proverbs sits in between a prolog in chapter 1 and an epilogue in the last chapter. In between are numerous teachings targeted at just about every occupation: farmers, neighbors, friends, relatives, fathers, mothers, businessmen, leaders, and ordinary members of the community.Chapter 1 introduces us to Solomon as theContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 31 Commentary”

Proverbs 30 Commentary http://www.lovingscriptue.com Probably the Book of Job was in print by this time, or verse 4 simply lifted the thoughts that were in common use at the time. Regardless, the thought is that we become less human each time we doubt God. We choose to believe a lie. It should be everyman’s prayerContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 30 Commentary”

Proverbs 29 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright. Verse 27, the last verse. The scripture is brutally honest. The righteous may easily know the feeling of hate for the unrighteous. We may not be too sure if they always understand why. What we definitely know is that the saintContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 29 Commentary”

Proverbs 28 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Fear characterizes the life of evil-doers. What are they afraid of? Judgment, perhaps. This fear is always present and many seek to address it in works of righteousness but it never works that way. “Many rulers” is a reference to a lack of the rule of Christ in individuals. There areContinueContinue reading “Proverbs 28 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”