The story of Psalm 18. This is a very special psalm. It is so special that you will find it in 2 places in the Bible. It is here in the Book of Psalms. It is also in a part of the Bible that we call the Book of Samuel. Samuel is in 2 parts. I Samuel tells the story of David before he became king of Israel. 2 Samuel tells us the story of David ...John 12. It was a melancholy account which we had in the close of the foregoing chapter of the dishonour done to our Lord Jesus, when the scribes and Pharisees proclaimed him a traitor to their church, and put upon him all the marks of ignominy they could: but the story of this chapter balances that, by giving us an account of the honour done ...I will send him to you and he will speak true things about me. 27 You also must speak to people about me, because you have been with me from the beginning.’. John 15 The branches must stay in the vine 1 Jesus said, ‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 Some branches that are part of me may have no fruit on them.Way and path both mean the same thing in the psalm. They mean: what we do in our lives. Our way can be good or bad. If we obey Psalm 119, our way will be good. Jesus said, "I am the way" (John 14:6). If we obey Jesus, our way will be good. In Acts 9:2, "in the way" is another name for "being a Christian".We have heard him speak. We have seen him with our own eyes. We watched him and we touched him. He is the Word that gives us life with God. 1:1John is writing with authority. He is saying that he was with Jesus, the Word of God. He knows Jesus, and he knows what Jesus taught. 2 He showed himself clearly when ….Jhn 18:1-12. The hour was now come that the captain of our salvation, who was to be made perfect by sufferings, should engage the enemy. We have here his entrance upon the …The book of the Psalms is probably the best known part of the Old Testament (OT). It is a collection of 150 poems or songs by various authors and it is divided into five books (similar to the Pentateuch). David wrote 73 Psalms. They are mainly to be found in the first, second and fifth book. Twelve Psalms bear the name of Asaph, the conductor ...CHAPTER 10. John 10:1-21 . THE GOOD SHEPHERD. This discourse seems plainly to be a continuation of the closing verses of the ninth chapter. The figure was familiar to the Jewish ear (from Jeremiah 23:1-40 ; Ezekiel 34:1-31 ; Zechariah 11:1-17' , &c.). "This simple creature [the sheep] has this special note among all animals, that it quickly ...Matthew 18:4. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. (4) Whosoever therefore shall humble himself. —This, then, was the answer to the question "Who shall be the greatest.". The secret of true greatness lay in that unconsciousness of being great, which takes the lowest ...1 John 1:1. What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life—. (a) From the beginning. John was with Jesus from the beginning of his ministry ( Matt. 4:21 ). He was one of the Lord's closest friends.Whatever else may be said, the statement in 17:5 strongly asserts the preexistence of Christ. 2 E Jesus prays for the disciples the Father has given him (17:6-19) 17:6 =Efanevrwsav sou toV o [noma Now Jesus turns his attention to the disciples. He begins by asserting that he manifested the Father's name to them.John 6:54. Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. (54) Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood.—The thought advances from the negative to the positive. The previous verse stated the condition without which they could not have life.Roman governors were not commonly so scrupulous, and Pilate was not above the average: a vague superstitious dread was perhaps his strongest motive. Thrice in the course of these attempts does he pronounce Jesus innocent (John 18:39, John 19:4; John 19:6). Take ye, &c.] Literally, Take him yourselves, and according to your law judge Him ...Note on John 21:1. The writer is giving his own witness. He passes over, therefore, the appearances to Mary Magdalene and others, and counting only those "to the disciples"—to the Ten on the first Easter day, and to the Eleven on its octave—gives this appearance as the third.1. ( John 14:1) A command to calm the troubled heart. "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.". a. Let not your heart be troubled: The disciples had reason to be troubled. Jesus had just told them that one of them was a traitor, that all of them would deny Him, and that He would leave them that night.John 1:1-14 . THE WORD MADE FLESH. 1. In the beginning --of all time and created existence, for this Word gave it being ( John 1:3 John 1:10 ); therefore, "before the world was" ( John 17:5 John 17:24 ); or, from all eternity. was the Word --He who is to God what man's word is to himself, the manifestation or expression of himself to those ...Job 38:4-7. God created the world. This was a wonderful event (Proverbs 8:22-31). This event showed God's wisdom and God's skill. God's servants in heaven were so happy to see God's work. Job did not even see this great event. But Job had spoken as if he was wiser than God (Job 23:13-17).Verse 18. A ‘helper’ means a person who will work together with another person. It does not mean a servant or a slave. We know that because the word ‘helper’ can mean God. Exodus 18:4 says, ‘My father’s God was my helper.’ And the *Hebrew word for ‘helper’ is the same word. Verse 19. God had told man to rule over all the animals.That he had his disciples with him, (1.) Because he used to take them with him when he retired for prayer. (2.) They must be witnesses of his sufferings, and his patience under them, that they might with the more assurance and affection preach them to the world ( Luke 24 48 ), and be themselves prepared to suffer. (3.)The Gospel of John. Verse by Verse Bible Study. With Commentary. The Word was God. (John 1:1-18) - Jesus was both the Word, and God. He had been with God since the beginning, and all things had been created through Him. In Him is life, and that life is the light of the world. John The Baptist's Testimony.John 16. John 18. John 17 Jesus prays for himself 1 After Jesus said this, he looked up to heaven. He said, 'Father, the time has now arrived. Show everyone how great your Son is. So then I, the Son, can show how great you are. 2 You gave me authority over all people. You did this so that I could give people life for ever.Shopping online can be a great way to save time and money, but it can also be a bit daunting if you’ve never done it before. John Lewis is one of the most popular online retailers ...Simon Peter said unto them, I'm going fishing. They said unto him, We'll go with you ( John 21:1-3 ). Now, here's a classic example of human leadership. Simon was evidently a natural leader, and he said, "I'm going fishing." And they all said, "We'll go with you." In a sense, Simon is going back to the old life.John chapter 18. 1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples across the brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. 2 Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples. 3 So Judas, having procured a band of soldiers and some officers from the ...A. The Samaritan woman. 1. ( John 4:1-4) Jesus travels from Judea to Galilee, passing though Samaria. Therefore, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John (though Jesus Himself did not baptize, but His disciples), He left Judea and departed again to Galilee.16:1-4 "I have spoken these things to you in case you should be caused to stumble in the way. They will excommunicate you from the synagogue. Yes, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think that he is rendering a service to God; and they will do these things because they did not recognize the Father or me.Of all the persons with the name of James, two were leaders in the church. The first of these was James the son of *Zebedee. He was the brother of the *apostle John. He was one of the first to believe in the *Lord Jesus and he was one of the *apostles. *Herod the king killed him in about AD 42 (Acts 12:2).Matthew 18:1-18 - Like a Child. Matthew 18:19-35 - Forgiveness. Among the separatist community at Qumran - those who kept the Dead Sea Scrolls, later discovered in the 20th Century - there was a "Manual of Discipline" (known as 1QS by scholars). Some people think Matthew 18 is an early church version of a "Manual of Disciple.".David Guzik commentary on Luke 1 describes the birth of John the Baptist, and the announcement of the birth of Jesus by the angel Gabriel. ... Commentary. Commentary - English; Spanish - Español ... being repeatedly called Jesus of Nazareth (Mark 1:24, John 18:7, John 19:19, Acts 2:22). His followers were also called "Nazarenes" (Acts ...1 John 4:18-19. There is no fear in love — No slavish or tormenting fear, diffidence, or distrust, can be where love reigns; but perfect, mature love casteth out such fear, because such fear hath torment — And so is inconsistent with the happiness of love. He that feareth is not made perfect in love — In the sense above explained. Study therefore to increase …Bible Teaching Resources Completely Free. For more than 20 years, these Bible teaching resources have been online and always completely free. If you want to use the commentary offline, you can purchase print editions of my commentary on many books of the Bible. You can also purchase my commentary to use with Logos Bible software, the WordSearch ...Verses 9-11 Luke mentions that Jesus had made Mary Magdalene free from 'seven evil *spirits' (Luke 8:2). John describes how Jesus appeared to her in the garden (John 20:11-18). Verses 12-13 The two people on the road to Emmaus did not recognise Jesus at first. They only realised who he was at supper.Commentary on John 18:1-12. Sin began in the garden of Eden, there the curse was pronounced, there the Redeemer was promised; and in a garden that promised Seed entered into conflict with the old serpent. Christ was buried also in a garden. Let us, when we walk in our gardens, take occasion from thence to mediate on Christ's sufferings in a …Psalm 65. (This is) for the music leader. (It is) a psalm of David, a song. v1 *Silence is *praise to you, God, in Zion. And we will keep our promises to you. v2 You are the One that Hears *Prayer. To you every man and woman should come. v3 My *sins are too heavy for me.Once again the background of the thought is to be found in John 5:17. Resurrection and Judgment were the work of the Father—"My Father worketh hitherto;" but the manifestation in limits of space and time is the work of the Son—"and I work.". For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them.Commentary on Luke 18:1-8. Meda Stamper. Share: The parable of the widow's persistence is introduced as a parable about prayer and not losing heart, then moves into a story about justice, and ends with a question about faith. It begins with the introduction of the judge who neither fears God nor respects people.1 In the beginning, the Word was already there. The Word was with God. The Word was God. 2 He was with God from the beginning. 3 God made all things through the Word. God did not make anything without him. 4 It is the Word who caused everything to live. Because of this, he has brought light to all people. 5 The light shines in the dark, and the ...John 14. John 13 Jesus washes his disciples' feet 1 It was nearly time for the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that he would soon leave this world and to go to the Father. He had always loved those who were his own people in the world. He continued to love them to the end. 2 Jesus and his disciples were eating supper.Verse 28. John 18:28. (with John 19:16 ) The Spirit of God striving with Man Pontius Pilate judging the Lord Christ. I. At first Pilate will scarcely attend to the accusers of Christ. He takes Jesus into the inner judgment hall of his palace, thinking probably that a very short inquiry will suffice.1 John 4:18-19. There is no fear in love — No slavish or tormenting fear, diffidence, or distrust, can be where love reigns; but perfect, mature love casteth out such fear, because such fear hath torment — And so is inconsistent with the happiness of love. He that feareth is not made perfect in love — In the sense above explained. Study therefore to increase …John 12. It was a melancholy account which we had in the close of the foregoing chapter of the dishonour done to our Lord Jesus, when the scribes and Pharisees proclaimed him a traitor to their church, and put upon him all the marks of ignominy they could: but the story of this chapter balances that, by giving us an account of the honour done ...God ‘did not keep back (rescue) his own son, but he gave him up for us all’ (Romans 8:32). Jesus’ death was a *sacrifice to cancel the effect of human *sin. God accepted his *sacrifice and raised him from death. So if we believe in the death and *resurrection of Jesus, God considers us at *peace with himself.So, the purpose of the second letter was to make things clear to them. 1 They must expect *persecution because they trust in the *Lord Jesus. But God has a purpose in allowing them to suffer and he will reward them (2 Thessalonians 1:5-10). Paul and his friends write to give them strength and to encourage them.A detailed and easy-to-understand commentary on John 18, the chapter that describes Jesus' arrest and trial. Learn about the garden, the soldiers, the high priest, the questions, the testimony, and the judgment of Jesus.John 21:18 Commentary; John 21:19 Commentary; John 21:20 Commentary; John 21:21 Commentary; ... detailed, and easy-to-understand insights into the gospel of John. Drawing on his vast experience as a communicator of God's Word, Chuck Swindoll presents his legacy to all who read and love the Bible. ... JOHANN (JOHN) BENGEL The Critical English ...Psalm 69: Verses 5 - 12. v5 You, God, know that I am a fool. I cannot hide my *sin from you. v6 Master, do not let the people that put their hope in you. be ashamed because of me. You are the *LORD of the armies (of *heaven). Do not let the people that follow you. be ashamed because of me. You are the God of Israel.Commentary on John 18:12-27. Meda Stamper. Share: The week's text is a tale of two interrogations, with Peter's threefold denial of Jesus told in two parts and Jesus standing like a beacon of truth in the center. Immediately on either side of this text is violence, but stretching out into eternity beyond the violence in either direction is ...A Bible commentary on Mark's Gospel, without translated Bible text. In very simple English (1200 word vocabulary). Written by Keith Simons. March 2010. Luke: Luke's Good News [or download in RTF format] A Bible text and commentary on Luke's Gospel. Written by Hilda Bright. June 2002. Luke: The Man Christ Jesusc. And the Word was with God, and the Word was God: With this brilliant statement, John 1:1 sets forth one of the most basic foundations of our faith – the Trinity. We can follow John’s logic: · There is a Being known as the Word. · This Being is God, because He is eternal ( In the beginning ).The best-reviewed John commentary is evangelical and conservative. Keith Mathison (Ligonier Ministries) ranks Carson's John as #1, describing it as "conservative evangelical scholarship at its best.". Desiring God (John Piper) also calls it the best commentary on the fourth Gospel. Bible scholar Thomas Schreiner says it's "the first ...No one has ever seen God. But the *Lord Jesus came to show us what God is like (John 1:18). We can know God by the *Lord Jesus but we cannot see him. The *Lord Jesus will come. And then, he will change all those who belong to him. They will see him as he is. So he will make them to be like him (1 John 3:2). Those who believe shall see God in ...A. Betrayal and arrest in the garden. 1. ( John 18:1-3) Jesus enters the garden, followed by Judas and his troops. When Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples over the Brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which He and His disciples entered. And Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place; for Jesus often met there with ...Acts 18. Acts 20. Acts 19 Paul speaks in Ephesus about Jesus 1 While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul travelled through the region of Asia. He arrived in Ephesus and he found some believers there. 2 Paul asked them, 'When you believed the message about Jesus, did you receive God's Holy Spirit?'.Job 38:4-7. God created the world. This was a wonderful event (Proverbs 8:22-31). This event showed God's wisdom and God's skill. God's servants in heaven were so happy to see God's work. Job did not even see this great event. But Job had spoken as if he was wiser than God (Job 23:13-17).Job and the problem of Suffering. A Bible Study about suffering based on the Book of Job. Part of our series called "Their Problem and Ours …. A translation of the Bible with Commentaries and Bible Studies - all written in Easy English - to help you read, understand, and apply the Bible.Verse 18. A 'helper' means a person who will work together with another person. It does not mean a servant or a slave. We know that because the word 'helper' can mean God. Exodus 18:4 says, 'My father's God was my helper.' And the *Hebrew word for 'helper' is the same word. Verse 19. God had told man to rule over all the animals.John 8:21-30 Die In Your Sins. John 8:31-36 The Truth Will Set You Free. John 8:37-42 Father Abraham. John 8:43-47 Your father is the devil. John 8:48-55 Samaritan. John 8:56-59 Before Abraham Was, I AM. John 8 Bible Study Questions (Handout) JOHN 8:1-2 1 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Then early in the morning He came again into the ...John 18:10,11 Peter cutteth off Malchus’s ear. John 18:12-14 Jesus is led bound to Annas and Caiaphas. John 18:15-18 Peter denieth him. John 18:19-24 Jesus is examined by the high priest, and struck by one of the officers. John 18:25-27 Peter denieth him the second and third time. John 18:28-40 Jesus, brought before Pilate, and examined,Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete) (Read all of John 17) This chapter is a prayer, it is the Lord's prayer, the Lord Christ's prayer. There was one Lord's prayer which he taught us to pray, and did not pray himself, for he needed not to pray for the forgiveness of sin; but this was properly and peculiarly his, and suited him only as a ...David made sure that all the leaders of *Israel would support the new king (1 Chronicles 29:22-24). So, when his father died, Solomon established his rule. God had chosen him to be king. And God made him to be a great king. Verses 2-6 In the second year of his rule, Solomon spoke to the leaders of all *Israel.2 Corinthians 5:1-11 - Our Eternal Destiny. 2 Corinthians 5:12-21 - Paul Defends & Describes His Ministry. A. The Christian's destiny. 1. (1) Our existence in the world to come. For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. a.Pulpit Commentary. John 18:1. When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. Verse 1. - John 19:42. 1. The outer glorification of Christ in his Passion. Verses 1-11. (1) The betrayal, the majesty of his bearing, accompanied by hints of ...John 13 Commentary. John 13:1-17, 31b-35; John 13:31-35; John 14 Commentary. John 14:1-14; John 14:8-17, 25-27; John 14:15-21; John 14:23-29; John 15 Commentary. John 15:1-8; John 15:9-17; John 15:26-27; 16:4-15; John 16 Commentary. John 16:12-15; John 17 Commentary. John 17:1-11; John 17:6-19; John 17:20-26; John 18 Commentary. John 18:33-37 ...earthquake ~ when the earth shakes, that is an *earthquake. elders ~ usually they are older men. In the Book of Revelation, they are the 24 people who sit on *thrones in heaven. eternal life ~ life of a new quality for those who believe in Jesus. This new life is to be with Jesus always.Roman governors were not commonly so scrupulous, and Pilate was not above the average: a vague superstitious dread was perhaps his strongest motive. Thrice in the course of these attempts does he pronounce Jesus innocent (John 18:39, John 19:4; John 19:6). Take ye, &c.] Literally, Take him yourselves, and according to your law judge Him .... What Psalm 33 means. Verses 1 - 3: The word "shout" al1. Background to the Study of John. 2. M Verse 18. Peter not only denied Jesus, but He also stood with Jesus' enemies as they warmed themselves in the courtyard of the high priest's large residence. The detail that the fire was a charcoal (Gr. anthrakia) one will feature later in John's narrative (21:9).Learn about the author, purpose and content of John's *Gospel, the fourth book of the *New Testament. This commentary explains the *signs, speeches and themes of Jesus' life and ministry in simple language. John 16. John 18. John 17 Jesus prays fo The three *clans of Levi – 1 Chronicles 6:16-30. v16 Levi’s sons were Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. v17 The names of Gershon’s sons were Libni and Shimei. v18 Kohath’s sons were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. v19 Merari’s sons were Mahli and Mushi. These are the names of the *ancestors of the *clans of the *Levites.David Guzik commentary on John 17, where Jesus prays to the Father concerning the disciples followed by a prayer for all believers. ... Commentary. Commentary - English; Spanish - Español ... (John 7:18, 8:50). · The revelation of glory is the reward of faith (John 11:40). · Many times Jesus spoke of His coming passion and crucifixion as ... 7 So Jesus spoke again. He said, ‘I tell you t...
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