Gen 11:5-9. We have here the quashing of the project of the Babel-builders, and the turning of the counsel of those froward men headlong, that God's counsel might stand in spite of them. Here is, I. The cognizance God took of the design that was on foot: The Lord came down to see the city, v. 5.1. Taking Revelation 1:19 as an outline of the book, chapter four begins the third section: the things which shall take place after this . a. The phrase after this ( meta tauta in ancient Greek) in Revelation 1:19 is repeated twice in Revelation 4:1. Certainly this is a marking point for beginning the third division of Revelation 1:19 .He foretels the destruction of the Edomites who triumphed in Jerusalem's fall ( v. 21 ). VII. He foretels the return of the captivity of Zion at last ( v. 22 ). Lam 4:1-12. The elegy in this chapter begins with a lamentation of the very sad and doleful change which the judgments of God had made in Jerusalem.Are you looking to dive deeper into your Bible study sessions? Do you find yourself in need of additional resources to enhance your understanding of the Scriptures? Look no further than Blue Letter Bible Commentaries.. Free Text Bible Commentaries - Blue Letter Bible. This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific author. We have provided this method as a …4. ( Matthew 2:22-23) Fearing the evil son of Herod (Archelaus), the family settles north in Nazareth. But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea instead of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And being warned by God in a dream, he turned aside into the region of Galilee. Matthew 7. This chapter continues and concludes Christ's sermon on the mount, which is purely practical, directing us to order our conversation aright, both toward God and man; …Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Judges 7. ← Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources. Chapter 7. ... The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a range of ...Mar 2:18-28. Christ had been put to justify himself in conversing with publicans and sinners: here he is put to justify his disciples; and in what they do according to his will he will justify them, and bear them out. I. He justifies them in their not fasting, which was turned to their reproach by the Pharisees.He foretels the destruction of the Edomites who triumphed in Jerusalem's fall ( v. 21 ). VII. He foretels the return of the captivity of Zion at last ( v. 22 ). Lam 4:1-12. The elegy in this chapter begins with a lamentation of the very sad and doleful change which the judgments of God had made in Jerusalem.The parable of the wedding feast. 1. ( Matthew 22:1-3) The first invitation is refused. And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables and said: “The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son, and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding; and they were not willing to come ... The bigger the house, the more to collapse about you if your foundation is wrong. B. The rock foundation is obedience to Christ. 1. You have heard Christ the rock. 2. He warns here of those who say "Lord, Lord." a. Those who rest in dead faith.ii. Just a little later in this same sermon ( Matthew 7:15-16 ), Jesus commanded us to know ourselves and others by the fruit of their life, and some sort of assessment is necessary for that. The Christian is called to show unconditional love, but the Christian is not called to unconditional approval. Mat 7:1 ¶ Judge not, that ye be not judged. Tools Mat 7:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Tools Mat 7:3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Tools Mat 7:4Tools. Mat 13:1. ¶. On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. Tools. Mat 13:2. And great multitudes were gathered together to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. Tools. Mat 13:3.Chapter 7. In this chapter we have, I. Christ confirming the doctrine he had preached in the former chapter, with two glorious miracles-the curing of one at a distance, and that was …1. His call to the service was very clear; for being in office as a priest, and qualified as a scribe, the people spoke to him to bring the book of the law and read it to them, v. 1. God gave him ability and authority, and then the people gave him opportunity and invitation.Don Stewart. Don Stewart has written over twenty books on the subject of evidences for the Christian faith. These include, The Basic Bible Study Series, You Be the Judge, 10 …Mat 7:1 ¶ Judge not, that ye be not judged. Tools Mat 7:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Tools Mat 7:3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Tools Mat 7:4 The commentaries of the Reverend Matthew Henry have been a great blessing to the readers of the Blue Letter Bible since our inception in 1996. He was a 17th and early 18th century minister of the Gospel in Chester, England, and died in 1714. Of the six volumes of this work, four were published between 1706 and 1710, which was during his lifetime.Mat 14:2. And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. Tools. Mat 14:3. For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife. Tools. Mat 14:4.Mat 6:1. “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. Tools. Mat 6:2. “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not ...Tools. Mat 24:39. “and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. Tools. Mat 24:40. “Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. Tools. Mat 24:41. “Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left.A. Jesus in the sermon is teaching that entering into the Kingdom took more than just being a descendant of Abraham. It was more than observing religious rituals. 1. Remember the statement, "Except your righteousness exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 2.Mat 11:1. ¶. When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. Tools. Mat 11:2. ¶. Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples. Tools. Mat 11:3.Jos 7:1-5. The story of this chapter begins with a but. The Lord was with Joshua, and his fame was noised through all that country, so the foregoing chapter ends, and it left no room to doubt but that he would go on as he had begun conquering and to conquer. He did right, and observed his orders in every thing.Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Tools. Mat 1:19. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of ...Gen 11:5-9. We have here the quashing of the project of the Babel-builders, and the turning of the counsel of those froward men headlong, that God's counsel might stand in spite of them. Here is, I. The cognizance God took of the design that was on foot: The Lord came down to see the city, v. 5.Mat 4:1. ¶. Then was Jesus led by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil. Tools. Mat 4:2. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward hungry. Tools. Mat 4:3. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou art the son of God, command that these stones be made bread.ii. There are four different lists of the twelve in the New Testament. Here in Matthew 10:2-4, and also in Mark 3:16-19, Luke 6:13-16, and Acts 1:13. In these lists, Peter is always listed first and Judas is always last. The two pairs of brothers (Peter and Andrew; James and John) are always listed first.The Authorized Version or King James Version (KJV), 1611, 1769. Outside of the United Kingdom, the KJV is in the public domain. Within the United Kingdom, the rights to the KJV are vested in the Crown.1. ( Matthew 15:21-22) Jesus is met with a request from a Gentile woman. Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed.”. a.David Guzik is the pastor of Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara, California. Before that he served as director and teacher at Calvary Chapel Bible College, Germany, following more than 20 years of pastoral ministry. He currently serves now as the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara. David has been happy to be part of the Blue Letter Bible ...5. ( Matthew 13:36-43) Jesus explains the parable of the wheat and the tares. Then Jesus sent the multitude away and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field.”. He answered and said to them: “He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.Observe, (1.) The ministry we have received is a great honour; for it is received in the Lord, and is by his appointment and command. (2.) Those who have received it must fulfil it, or do the full duty of it. Those betray their trust, and will have a sad account at last, who do this work of the Lord negligently.1Ki 7:1-12. Never had any man so much of the spirit of building as Solomon had, nor to better purpose; he began with the temple, built for God first, and then all his other buildings were comfortable. The surest foundations of lasting prosperity are those which are laid in an early piety, Mt. 6:33 . 1.Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Joel 2; Apostle Paul's Timeline - Study Resources; H3068 - Yᵊhōvâ - Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (kjv) Recently Popular Media. x. ... The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. ...Don Stewart. Don Stewart has written over twenty books on the subject of evidences for the Christian faith. These include, The Basic Bible Study Series, You Be the Judge, 10 Reasons To Trust the Bible, and The Coming Temple. In the last fifteen years, he has spoken in over thirty countries proclaiming the message that the Christian faith is ...B. The condemned and the accepted. 1. ( Matthew 11:20-24) Jesus rebukes the cities that did not repent in light of both John the Baptist’s ministry and Jesus’ own ministry. Then …Instructions. This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific author. We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the Blue Letter Bible. The most useful method would be to go to the section of Scripture that you are interested in, and selecting ...Mat 11:1. ¶. When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. Tools. Mat 11:2. ¶. Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples. Tools. Mat 11:3.And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Tools. Mat 5:2. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: Tools. Mat 5:3. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.God graciously signified his acceptance of them ( v. 89 ). The two foregoing chapters were the records of additional laws which God gave to Israel, this is the history of the additional services which Israel performed to God. Num 7:1-9. Here is the offering of the princes to the service of the tabernacle. Observe,the sixth seal in v. 12, 13-17 . Rev 6:1-2. Here, 1. Christ, the Lamb, opens the first seal; he now enters upon the great work of opening and accomplishing the purposes of God towards the church and the world. 2. One of the ministers of the church calls upon the apostle, with a voice like thunder, to come near, and observe what then appeared. 3.5. ( Matthew 13:36-43) Jesus explains the parable of the wheat and the tares. Then Jesus sent the multitude away and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field.”. He answered and said to them: “He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.1. ( James 2:1) The principle established. My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. a. Do not hold the faith: The glorious faith we have, the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, should never …A. Answer to a question about sexual relations in marriage. 1. ( 1 Corinthians 7:1-2) Paul enlarges on the principle of purity. Now concerning the things of which you wrote to me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. Nevertheless, because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband.Mat 19:21. Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”. Tools. Mat 19:22. When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. ( Mar 10:23–31; Luk 18:24–30 )Tools. Mat 11:1. ¶. And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. Tools. Mat 11:2. ¶. Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, Tools. A. Jesus is transfigured. 1. ( Matthew 17:1-2) The transformation of Jesus before His disciples. Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. Searchable Online Bible with Study Resources. Blue Letter Bible is a free, searchable online Bible program providing access to many different Bible translations including: KJV, NKJV, NLT, ESV, NASB20, NASB95 and many others. In addition, in-depth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and ...Tools. Mat 9:1. ¶. And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. Tools. Mat 9:2. And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. Tools. Mat 9:3. Mat 7:26. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. Tools. Mat 7:27. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”. God is a light to his people, to show them the way when they are in doubt, to comfort and rejoice their hearts when they are in sorrow. It is in his light that they now walk on in their way, and in his light they hope to see light for ever. 2. "He is my salvation, in whom I am safe and by whom I shall be saved."But until I start eating less calories or burning off more calories, it will never happen. 1. I may even desire and long for the results. 2. Nothing will happen until I do. 2. The book of James tells us, "Be ye doers of the word and not hearers only." a. By hearing only you can get a distorted concept of the truth.i. Luke 3:22 says it like this: And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him. In some way the Spirit was present, and “flew down” upon Jesus like a dove. Whatever exactly it was, it was real. John 1:32-34 indicates that John the Baptist saw this phenomenon and understood what it meant. ii.1. ( Matthew 23:1-4) They lay oppressive burdens on others. Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do.2. ( Matthew 18:16-18) If one among the church is adamantly unrepentant, they are to be removed from fellowship. “But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’. And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. Mat 7:26. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. Tools. Mat 7:27. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”. Chapter 7 . By . Don Stewart . Brought to you by . Blue Letter Bible . BlueLetterBible.org . MATTHEW CHAPTER 7 . The Sermon on the Mount continues with Jesus teaching His …Jesus’ Trial, Death, and Burial. A. The death of Judas. 1. ( Matthew 27:1-2) Jesus is handed over to Pilate. When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put Him to death. And when they had bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor. a.Enduring Word Bible Commentary Matthew Chapter 7. Matthew 7 – The Sermon on the Mount (Continued) Videos for Matthew 7: Judging Right – Matthew 7:1-2. Judging Others – Matthew 7:1-6. Three Ingredients to a …And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. Tools. Mat 10:2. Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his ... Mat 7:1 ¶ Judge not, that ye be not judged. Tools Mat 7:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Tools Mat 7:3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Tools Mat 7:4The Bible verse for “Whatever you do to the least of my brothers or sisters you do to me” is Matthew 25:40. The Bible is made up of both the New Testament and the Old Testament.1. When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. 2. And, behold, there came a leper --"a man full of leprosy," says Luk 5:12. Much has been written on this disease of leprosy, but certain points remain still doubtful.Mat 19:21. Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”. Tools. Mat 19:22. When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. ( Mar 10:23–31; Luk 18:24–30 )a. I had many things to write: We can sympathize with John’s preference for personal, face to face communication rather than the writing of letters. Yet we are thankful that John was forced to write, so that we have the record of this letter of 3 John. 2. ( 3 John 1:14b) Final blessings. Peace to you.Mat 6:1. ¶. “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. Tools. Mat 6:2. ¶. “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by ...The Bible is a timeless and sacred text that has been studied and analyzed for centuries. One valuable tool that scholars, theologians, and everyday readers use to gain a deeper understanding of the Bible is commentaries.Even the title "According to Matthew" ( KATA MAQQAION) is found in the earliest manuscripts, and was the most highly regarded and quoted of the gospels by the church fathers. [1] Matthew is also called Levi ( Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27 ), and was the son of Alphaeus ( Luke 5:27 ). He was a tax collector ( telwnhV ), probably stationed on a main trade ...Mar 2:18-28. Christ had been put to justify himself in conversing with publicans and sinners: here he is put to justify his disciples; and in what they do according to his will he will justify them, and bear them out. I. He justifies them in their not fasting, which was turned to their reproach by the Pharisees.Jos 7:1-5. The story of this chapter begins with a but. The Lord was with Joshua, and his fame was noised through all that country, so the foregoing chapter ends, and it left no …Mat 14:2. and he said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.”. Tools. Mat 14:3. For Herod had seized John and bound him and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, [fn] Tools. Mat 14:4.Do Not Judge. ( Luke 6:37–42 ) Tools. Mat 7:1. ¶. “Judge not, that you be not judged. Tools. Mat 7:2. “For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.SERMON ON THE MOUNT-- concluded. Mat 7:1-12. MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLEMENTARY COUNSELS. That these verses are entirely supplementary is the simplest and most natural view of them. All attempts to make out any evident connection with the immediately preceding context are, in our judgment, forced. But, though supplementary, these counsels are far from ... Mat 6:1. ¶. “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. Tools. Mat 6:2. ¶. “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by ...Studying the Bible can be a daunting task for many people. It can be difficult to understand the context and meaning of certain passages, and it can be hard to keep track of all the different stories and characters.The precept is threefold, ask, seek, knock; there is precept upon precept; but the promise is sixfold, line upon line, for our encouragement; because a firm belief of the promise would …1. (7-8) Jesus invites us to keep on asking, seeking and knocking. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.”. a.5. ( Matthew 13:36-43) Jesus explains the parable of the wheat and the tares. Then Jesus sent the multitude away and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field.”. He answered and said to them: “He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.Well, the good Lord tells us in the next verse. Ask, and it shall be given you ( Mat 7:7 ); Now this word "ask" is a word Jesus uses for prayer when he's talking about our prayer. He never uses this word when he talks about his own prayer life. The word means to …Matthew 7 commentary blue letter bible
i. Luke 3:22 says it like this: And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him. In some way the Spirit was present, and “flew down” upon Jesus like a dove. Whatever exactly it was, it was real. John 1:32-34 indicates that John the Baptist saw this phenomenon and understood what it meant. ii. Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Tools. Mat 1:19. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.This hope in God will be an anchor of the soul, sure and stedfast. 2. His enemies are slighted, and all their attempts against him looked upon by him with contempt, v. 3, 4. If God be for us, we need not fear what man can do against us, though ever so mighty and malicious. He here, (1.)1Ki 7:1-12. Never had any man so much of the spirit of building as Solomon had, nor to better purpose; he began with the temple, built for God first, and then all his other buildings were comfortable. The surest foundations of lasting prosperity are those which are laid in an early piety, Mt. 6:33 . 1.Instructions. This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific author. We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the Blue Letter Bible. The most useful method would be to go to the section of Scripture that you are interested in, and selecting ...Jesus’ Trial, Death, and Burial. A. The death of Judas. 1. ( Matthew 27:1-2) Jesus is handed over to Pilate. When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put Him to death. And when they had bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor. a.The commentaries of Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset & David Brown were originally published in 1871. In accordance with Scripture, we have built carefully on the foundation of others, and have added links to the Blue Letter Bible. Quoting Charles Spurgeon: "It is to some extent a compilation and condensation of other men's thoughts, but it is ...This hope in God will be an anchor of the soul, sure and stedfast. 2. His enemies are slighted, and all their attempts against him looked upon by him with contempt, v. 3, 4. If God be for us, we need not fear what man can do against us, though ever so mighty and malicious. He here, (1.)1. Unregenerate souls are dead in trespasses and sins. All those who are in their sins, are dead in sins; yea, in trespasses and sins, which may signify all sorts of sins, habitual and actual, sins of heart and of life. Sin is the death of the soul. Wherever that prevails there is a privation of all spiritual life.1. ( Matthew 12:1-2) The Pharisees condemn the disciples of Jesus for supposedly harvesting grain on the Sabbath. At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. And His disciples were hungry, and began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to Him, “Look, Your disciples are doing what is ...1. ( Matthew 23:1-4) They lay oppressive burdens on others. Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do.Mat 18:27. Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. Tools. Mat 18:28. ¶. But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.C. Jesus describes the sign of His coming and the end of the age. 1. ( Matthew 24:15) The sign: the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel. “Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place” (whoever reads, let him understand),”. a.The parable of the talents. 1. ( Matthew 25:14-15) Jesus describes a master who gives instructions to his servants before departing on a long journey. “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another ... Observe, 1. Grace and glory are attainable by all under the gospel: there is an offer, and a promise to those who shall accept the offer. 2. Those who may attain them may also fall short. Those who may attain them may also fall short. Those who might have attained salvation by faith may fall short by unbelief.Searchable Online Bible with Study Resources. Blue Letter Bible is a free, searchable online Bible program providing access to many different Bible translations including: KJV, NKJV, NLT, ESV, NASB20, NASB95 and many others. In addition, in-depth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and ...Jesus’ Trial, Death, and Burial. A. The death of Judas. 1. ( Matthew 27:1-2) Jesus is handed over to Pilate. When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put Him to death. And when they had bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor. a.The commentaries of Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset & David Brown were originally published in 1871. In accordance with Scripture, we have built carefully on the foundation of others, and have added links to the Blue Letter Bible. Quoting Charles Spurgeon: "It is to some extent a compilation and condensation of other men's thoughts, but it is ...The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not ...The commentaries of Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset & David Brown were originally published in 1871. In accordance with Scripture, we have built carefully on the foundation of others, and have added links to the Blue Letter Bible. Quoting Charles Spurgeon: "It is to some extent a compilation and condensation of other men's thoughts, but it is ... Mat 4:1. ¶. Then was Jesus led by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil. Tools. Mat 4:2. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward hungry. Tools. Mat 4:3. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou art the son of God, command that these stones be made bread.Bible Commentaries. Text Commentaries; Audio & Video Commentaries; Bible Reference. ... Matthew 6 :: New King James Version (NKJV) Strong's. Red Letter. Verse. Paragraph. Audio Bibles. ... Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding.Mat 6:1. ¶. Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Tools. Mat 6:2. Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Mat 14:2. and he said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.”. Tools. Mat 14:3. For Herod had seized John and bound him and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, [fn] Tools. Mat 14:4.Chuck Missler. Mr. Missler was the chairman of Koinonia House (K-House), a non-profit organization which is dedicated to the development and distribution of materials for encouraging and facilitating serious study of the Bible as the inerrant Word of God. K-House was founded by Chuck and Nancy Missler, and moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho in 1992.i. "The first two words of Matthew, biblos genseos, may be translated 'record of the genealogy,' 'record of the origins,' or 'record of the history'" (Carson). There is a sense in which each meaning is valid. In Matthew 1:1-17 we have the "record of the genealogy." In Matthew 1:18-2:23 we have the "record of the origins."1. ( James 3:1-2) Opening observations: the greater accountability of teachers and the difficulty of not stumbling. My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. a.Jos 7:1-5. The story of this chapter begins with a but. The Lord was with Joshua, and his fame was noised through all that country, so the foregoing chapter ends, and it left no room to doubt but that he would go on as he had begun conquering and to conquer. He did right, and observed his orders in every thing.1. He saw a throne set in heaven, the seat of honour, and authority, and judgment. Heaven is the throne of God; there he resides in glory, and thence he gives laws to the church and to the whole world, and all earthly thrones are under the jurisdiction of this throne that is set in heaven. 2. He saw a glorious one upon the throne.To implement this plugin, you will need to follow just a few, simple steps: 1. Download the BLB Wordpress Plugin. 2. Login to manage your WordPress site or blog. 3. From the Dashboard, navigate to 'Plugins' then select 'Add New'. 4. Select 'Upload Plugin' at the top.First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift. Tools. Mat 5:25. “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. Tools.Well, the good Lord tells us in the next verse. Ask, and it shall be given you ( Mat 7:7 ); Now this word "ask" is a word Jesus uses for prayer when he's talking about our prayer. He never uses this word when he talks about his own prayer life. The word means to …The Authorized Version or King James Version (KJV), 1611, 1769. Outside of the United Kingdom, the KJV is in the public domain. Within the United Kingdom, the rights to the KJV are vested in the Crown. . Free Text Bible Commentaries - Blue Letter Bible. This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific author. We have provided this method as a …Being and Doing. 13-14 "Don't look for shortcuts to God. The market is flooded with surefire, easygoing formulas for a successful life that can be practiced in your spare time. Don't fall for that stuff, even though crowds of people do. The way to life—to God!—is vigorous and requires total attention.He foretels the destruction of the Edomites who triumphed in Jerusalem's fall ( v. 21 ). VII. He foretels the return of the captivity of Zion at last ( v. 22 ). Lam 4:1-12. The elegy in this chapter begins with a lamentation of the very sad and doleful change which the judgments of God had made in Jerusalem.Mat 13:1. Later that same day Jesus left the house and sat beside the lake. Tools. Mat 13:2. A large crowd soon gathered around him, so he got into a boat. Then he sat there and taught as the people stood on the shore. Tools. Mat 13:3. He told many stories in the form of parables, such as this one: “Listen!1. Of the persons by whom God delivered his mind under the Old Testament; they were the prophets, that is, persons chosen of God, and qualified by him, for that office of revealing the will of God to men. No man takes this honour to himself, unless called; and whoever are called of God are qualified by him. 2.1. ( Luke 7:1-5) The centurion’s request. Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum. And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die. So when he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him, pleading with Him to come and heal his servant.Matthew, surnamed Levi, had been a tax-collector, one of Jesus' earliest disciples ( Mat 9:9; Mar 2:14 ). He was chosen to be one of the twelve apostles ( Mat 10:2-3 ). A close associate of Jesus during His ministry, Matthew's gospel is a first hand account, unlike Luke who depended upon other eyewitnesses ( Luk 1:1-4 ).1. ( Matthew 26:1-2) Jesus reminds His disciples of His coming suffering and crucifixion. Now it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, that He said to His disciples, “You know that after two days is the Passover, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.”. a. When Jesus had finished all these sayings: In ...1. Twelve stones were taken up out of the midst of Jordan, and carried in the sight of the people to the place where they had their head-quarters that night, v. 8. It is probable that the stones they took were as big as they could well carry, and as near as might be of a …CHAPTER 1. Jam 1:1-27. INSCRIPTION: EXHORTATION ON HEARING, SPEAKING, AND WRATH. The last subject is discussed in Jam 3:13 - 4:17 . 1. James --an apostle of the circumcision, with Peter and John, James in Jerusalem, Palestine, and Syria; Peter in Babylon and the East; John in Ephesus and Asia Minor. Peter addresses the dispersed …John MacArthur. John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, as well as an author, conference speaker, president of The Master’s University and Seminary, and featured teacher with the Grace to You media ministry. In 1969, after graduating from Talbot Theological Seminary, John came to Grace ...Observe, (1.) The ministry we have received is a great honour; for it is received in the Lord, and is by his appointment and command. (2.) Those who have received it must fulfil it, or do the full duty of it. Those betray their trust, and will have a sad account at last, who do this work of the Lord negligently. The Two Paths. 'Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14. Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.'—. Matthew 7:13-14 . A frank statement of the hardships and difficulties ...Enduring Word Bible Commentary Matthew Chapter 7. Matthew 7 – The Sermon on the Mount (Continued) Videos for Matthew 7: Judging Right – Matthew 7:1-2. Judging Others – Matthew 7:1-6. Three Ingredients to a …ii. Just a little later in this same sermon ( Matthew 7:15-16 ), Jesus commanded us to know ourselves and others by the fruit of their life, and some sort of assessment is necessary for that. The Christian is called to show unconditional love, but the Christian is not called to unconditional approval. Matthew 7. He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews.Jesus’ Trial, Death, and Burial. A. The death of Judas. 1. ( Matthew 27:1-2) Jesus is handed over to Pilate. When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put Him to death. And when they had bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor. a.Mat 7:1. “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. Tools. Mat 7:2. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Tools.Matthew 7 The Message A Simple Guide for Behavior 7 1-5 "Don't pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults—unless, of course, you want the same treatment. That critical spirit has a way of boomeranging. It's easy to see a smudge on your neighbor's face and be oblivious to the ugly sneer on your own.No More Delay. A. The mighty angel. 1. ( Revelation 10:1) A mighty angel comes down from heaven. I saw still another mighty angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was on his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire. a.Enduring Word Bible Commentary Matthew Chapter 7. Matthew 7 – The Sermon on the Mount (Continued) Videos for Matthew 7: Judging Right – Matthew 7:1-2. Judging Others – Matthew 7:1-6. Three Ingredients to a …Gen 11:5-9. We have here the quashing of the project of the Babel-builders, and the turning of the counsel of those froward men headlong, that God's counsel might stand in spite of them. Here is, I. The cognizance God took of the design that was on foot: The Lord came down to see the city, v. 5.Are you looking to dive deeper into your Bible study sessions? Do you find yourself in need of additional resources to enhance your understanding of the Scriptures? Look no further than Blue Letter Bible Commentaries.1. Unregenerate souls are dead in trespasses and sins. All those who are in their sins, are dead in sins; yea, in trespasses and sins, which may signify all sorts of sins, habitual and actual, sins of heart and of life. Sin is the death of the soul. Wherever that prevails there is a privation of all spiritual life.Jos 7:1-5. The story of this chapter begins with a but. The Lord was with Joshua, and his fame was noised through all that country, so the foregoing chapter ends, and it left no room to doubt but that he would go on as he had begun conquering and to conquer. He did right, and observed his orders in every thing. Commentary on Matthew 7:15-20 (Read Matthew 7:15-20) Nothing so much prevents men from entering the strait gate, and becoming true followers of Christ, as the carnal, soothing, flattering doctrines of those who oppose the truth. They may be known by the drift and effects of their doctrines.1. ( Matthew 7:1-2) A summary statement on passing judgment upon others. “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” a. Judge not, that you be not judged: Here Jesus moved to another idea in the Sermon on the Mount.5. ( Matthew 13:36-43) Jesus explains the parable of the wheat and the tares. Then Jesus sent the multitude away and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field.”. He answered and said to them: “He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.You can copy and paste this if you want or just go through blueletterbible.org, type in John 7:37, click on that Tools commentary, find Matthew Henry's commentary on John 7:37, and read through this. As you read, write down a few notes of what stands out to you.Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Luke 7. ← Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources. Chapter 7. ... The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a range of ...Tools. Mat 20:1. ¶. For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. Tools. Mat 20:2. And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a …The bigger the house, the more to collapse about you if your foundation is wrong. B. The rock foundation is obedience to Christ. 1. You have heard Christ the rock. 2. He warns here of those who say "Lord, Lord." a. Those who rest in dead faith.Mat 7:1 ¶ Judge not, that ye be not judged. Tools Mat 7:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Tools Mat 7:3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Tools Mat 7:41. To Solomon God said: 2CH 1:7 In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee. 2. To Ahaz God said: ISA 7:10 Moreover the LORD spake again unto Ahaz, saying, ISA 7:11 Ask thee a sign of the LORD thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above. 3. Jesus said:ii. Just a little later in this same sermon ( Matthew 7:15-16 ), Jesus commanded us to know ourselves and others by the fruit of their life, and some sort of assessment is necessary for that. The Christian is called to show unconditional love, but the Christian is not called to unconditional approval.Mat 22:1. ¶. And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, Tools. Mat 22:2. The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, Tools. Mat 22:3. And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. A. The risen Jesus. 1. ( Matthew 28:1-3) Mary Magdalene and Mary of Bethany find an angel at the tomb. Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the ... References: Barclay, William "The Gospel of Mark" (The New Daily Study Bible) (Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1975) Clarke, Adam "Clarke's Commentary: The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments with a Commentary and Critical Notes" Volume 5 (Matthew-Acts) (New York: Eaton and Mains, 1832)Observe, 1. Grace and glory are attainable by all under the gospel: there is an offer, and a promise to those who shall accept the offer. 2. Those who may attain them may also fall short. Those who may attain them may also fall short. Those who might have attained salvation by faith may fall short by unbelief.5. ( Matthew 13:36-43) Jesus explains the parable of the wheat and the tares. Then Jesus sent the multitude away and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field.”. He answered and said to them: “He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.Mat 14:2. and he said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.”. Tools. Mat 14:3. For Herod had seized John and bound him and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, [fn] Tools. Mat 14:4.. Ontvtonight antenna