Category Archives: Bible

RIGHTEOUS KINGDOMMatthew 5 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them” (Matt. 5:17). Jesus spoke as King, with absolute authority in His kingdom. And Jesus spoke as God, not abolishing, but reinterpreting the meaning of biblical words whoseContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

THE KING’S PREPARATIONMatthew 3–4 “Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil” (Matt. 4:1). Before Jesus began to preach, John the Baptist prepared Judea for His appearance. And God did a preparatory work in Christ’s own life! Biography: John the BaptistJohn was Jesus’ cousin, about six months olderContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

Matthew INTRODUCTIONThe Gospel of Matthew launches the New Testament with a triumphant shout. The Messiah promised in the Old Testament has come! He is Jesus of Nazareth, whose death and resurrection offers forgiveness to all.The hunger of the early church to know about the Lord led to the drawing of four portraits of Jesus byContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

PROSPECTS OF FAITHJames 4–5 “Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming” (James 5:7). Patience and prayer are resources that make present sufferings bearable. OverviewMotives and attitudes affect prayer (4:1–6). Humility (vv. 7–10), nonjudgmentalism (vv. 11–12), and trust (vv. 13–17) in the face of injustice (5:1–6) are fitting for believers, as are patience (vv. 7–11)Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

TAMING THE TONGUEJames 3 “If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check” (James 3:2). What we say about others says more about us than about them. OverviewEven teachers must watch their tongues (3:1–2), which must be tamed and harnessed (vv.Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”