And Mary said, I’m bursting with God-news; I’m dancing the song of my Savior God. God took one good look at me, and look what happened— I’m the most fortunate woman on earth! What God has done for me will never be forgotten, the God whose very name is holy,…
Category: Bible Commentary
Thought-provoking commentary on various Bible verses
John 4:24, God is Spirit
God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth. These are the words of Jesus, to the woman of Samaria. She was asking whether it was correct to worship God at the holy place of the Jews or of the Samaritans. Jesus’ reply made it clear…
Luke 2:1-2, When Was Jesus Born?
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) Today’s post is not meant to ridicule traditional Christian beliefs; it is to help reconcile followers of…
Revelation 13:15, Giving Breath to the Image of the Beast
He was given power to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that it could speak and cause all who refused to worship the image to be killed. Ever wonder what this verse is all about? Unfortunately, we’ll probably never know for sure, since we have no…
John 11:35, Jesus Wept
Jesus wept. The smallest verse in the Bible, we were taught as children. Perhaps the only verse I’m able to memorize. But what is interesting enough in this little nibble to warrant a blog post? It’s that this verse is not the way first-century citizens thought about God. Jesus wept…
Ezekiel 18:20, Who Is Guilty?
The soul who sins is the one who will die. The son will not share the guilt of the father, nor will the father share the guilt of the son. Ezekiel is a favorite of few Bible readers. It certainly wasn’t mine; imagine my surprise when, researching for my book…
Matthew 10:28, Fear Not Those Who Kill the Body
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. What do you think about this verse? Kill the soul?? Most people are taught in church that the soul is…
Acts 10:38, The Dubious Disciple’s Beginnings
Maybe I should begin my new blog with what may be my favorite verse in the Bible: God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, for God was with him….