Acts 21 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com An outstanding feature of the early church was her oneness. They viewed themselves as one family. At Tyre, Paul sought out the believers and stayed with them for seven days. Of course, today we have smart reasons to support our coldness and the divisions. See how they came out in numbersContinueContinue reading “Acts 21 Commentary”
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Acts 19 Commentary
Acts 19 Commentary The reference to the twelve disciples sounds like a talk about the twelve apostles. No. This is a collection of twelve unnamed Jews who probably repented and returned to God at the preaching of John. Or, they probably belonged to a group of god-fearing Jews who waited for the Messiah and foundContinueContinue reading “Acts 19 Commentary”
Acts 18 Commentary
Acts 18 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 18 is a long period of trips and ministry in several places. Verse 23. But Paul isn’t alone in the harvest field. The Holy Spirit is at work through Apollos, Aquila, and Priscilla. Apollos is an eloquent teacher but not fully polished – but you won’t say the same aboutContinueContinue reading “Acts 18 Commentary”
Acts 17 Commentary
Acts 17 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Paul’s sermon at Athens carries a lot of weight for our world – a world that has confined the creator God within the walls of the church building. The LORD God is also in the marketplace, at the club, and also at home. Do our business transactions reflect the presence ofContinueContinue reading “Acts 17 Commentary”
Acts 16 Commentary
Acts 16 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Whatever Paul is doing! He circumcises Timothy because of the Judaizers. He would later criticize Peter for behaving similarly diplomatic with his own Judaizers. Paul is human, after all! It should even be worse because Paul is freshly armed with the decision of the apostles and the elders from HQ onContinueContinue reading “Acts 16 Commentary”
John 19 Commentary
John 19 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com A paper crown (like one on the birthday boy’s head) wouldn’t hurt so it’s not an option. It just has to be a crown of thorns. Thorns hurt. Thorns hurt humanity. They are designed to choke fruitfulness and prosperity. The ground produces thorns as part of God’s curse against the groundContinueContinue reading “John 19 Commentary”
John 15 Commentary
John 15 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com We have the seventh of the memorable “I am” statements – where the “I am” is followed by a metaphor. “I am the true Vine”. I am the Bread of Life; I am the Light; I am the Door; I am the Good Shepherd; I am the Resurrection; I am theContinueContinue reading “John 15 Commentary”
John 14 Commentary
John 14 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Yes, He is departing but what happens to their hopes? The disciples take turns interrogating Jesus over His departure. What does it mean? Where is He going? How do they get there? Peter (Chapter 13) is followed by Thomas, then Phillip and Judas (not Judas Iscariot). It is a difficult timeContinueContinue reading “John 14 Commentary”
John 10 Commentary
John 10 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Christianity is like a late entry into the world of religions. But when we read the Bible, there is a clear roadmap to the events recorded in the Book of John. Indeed, the Book itself points to a time before creation when the Word is with God and the Word isContinueContinue reading “John 10 Commentary”
John 7 Commentary
John 7 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Who hasn’t felt uncomfortable with the LORD Jesus’ actions of shifting from His stated positions? It feels like we need to examine the instruction, “But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’” This internal conflict is fine as it exposes our folly. Don’t drop the feeling but ask theContinueContinue reading “John 7 Commentary”
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