1. Babylonian Exiles Who Returned to Jerusalem (vv. 1-9). The people of Judah were taken to Babylon as prisoners because they sinned against God. When they returned there were 690 people from the Judah tribe who settled in Jerusalem …
Any who rejoice over the misfortune of others are actually mocking God (v. 5). Since the poor are made in God’s image, as all people are, to mock them is to speak against God. I have known people to rejoice when the group they felt in competition with suffered loss and their gr …
The night meeting of the Sanhedrin had been illegal, so as soon as morning came they all got together again to make it legal. From here they bound Jesus and led Him to Pontius Pilate who was then governor of Judea (v. 1). In (Luke 23:1-2) it tells us that their charge became thre …
Evidently some of the believers had misunderstood Paul’s teaching concerning the Lord’s return and because of the terrible persecution they were going through, had concluded that they were already in the tribulation. Perhaps they had sent an inquiry to Paul concerning this matter …
The first part of this chapter continues with the construction of the tabernacle furnishings (vv. 1-8). Following this is a description of the items placed in the tabernacle courtyard (vv. 9-20). 1. The Altar for Offering Sacrifices…
Jesus compares his Father to a landlord in Luke 20. In this parable we learn that the Lord is a perfectly patient landlord (vv. 9-10). After his first servant is roughed up, he sent a second and they wounded him and threw him out (v. 11). Again he sends a third serv …
After leaving the synagogue in Capernaum, Jesus and the disciples went to Simon (Peter) and Andrew’s house in Bethsaida (John 1:44) some distance away. Simon’s mother-in-law lived with them and she was sick of a fever. Jesus touched her, she was healed and began immed …
The way of the Galatian Christians was not much different than many Christians today who get involved in various legalistic movements hoping to achieve certain goals. Children who are under age are no better off than slaves, even though everything their parents own will someday b …
When Jesus heard the news of John’s murder He quickly withdrew from that area and went by ship to a lonely place (v. 13). The people watched where Jesus and His disciples were going, and a great crowd walked along the shore and met Him when He landed (v. 14). Although Jesus …
God commanded His people to rest and honor Him on the Sabbath (Ex 20:8-11). For the Israelites this special day was the Sabbath (Saturday) (vv. 1-2). He wants us to serve Him every day, but he wants us to make one day special when we rest and focus our thoughts on Him. Many Christians …