Sermon on the mount
Jesus tempted by the devil
Jesus & John the Baptist
Before reading this commentary, I encourage you to first read the text of Matthew chapter three.
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Before reading this commentary, I encourage you to first read the text of Matthew chapter two.
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Abraham, King David and Jesus
Before reading this commentary, I encourage you to first read the text of Matthew chapter one
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The Bible stands as one of the most influential and widely read texts in human history, cherished by millions around the world as the inspired word of God. Yet, the interpretation of its verses often leads to diverse understandings and even controversies. In the midst of this complexity, one fundamental principle emerges: the significance of reading Bible verses within their contextual framework.
Context provides the backdrop against which individual verses gain depth, clarity, and accuracy in meaning. The Bible encompasses various genres, including historical narratives, poetry, prophecy, parables, and epistles, each with its unique style and purpose. Consequently, extracting isolated verses from their surrounding passages risks distortion and misinterpretation.
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No, you don’t. The Bible is a profound and extensive collection of Jewish and Christian texts, but it doesn’t demand a linear reading approach.
You’ll eventually want to read the entire Bible. However, if you’re just starting out, and have never read from the Bible before, it’s probably not a good idea to start at the beginning. As a new Christian, the Old Testament can get you mired down with its odd names, lengthy genealogies and monologs about unfamiliar weights and measurements.
The entire Old Testament is a foreshadowing of the coming of Jesus Christ. So, it’s much better for a new Christian to start by reading Continue reading
Matthew 4:4 NLT, “But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
1 Peter 2:2 NLT, Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment,
we’re reminded that life isn’t sustained solely by physical nourishment but also by the words from God’s mouth. Similarly, 1 Peter 2:2 compares our need for spiritual nourishment to that of a newborn craving milk.
Do not overlook the importance of feeding our souls through daily Bible reading.
Consider the analogy of going Continue reading