Bible Study

21
Feb

Jesus, Teach Us to Pray

Prayer is a learned activity. All of the New Testament writers address the subject — the evangelist Luke most of all. The pages of Luke-Acts are punctuated with the prayers […]

09
Jan

The Great Reversal

I may forget his name, but I’m not likely to forget his dour expressions and gloomy outlook. Imagine a face with no laugh lines. Cheeks never dimpled by a smile. […]

31
Aug

Commentary on Zechariah 5

Zechariah 5 Visions of wickedness being taken away from God’s people Vs. 1-4 In the first part of this vision, Zechariah sees a scroll flying through the air. The scroll […]

31
Aug

Commentary on Zechariah 4

Zechariah 4 A vision, encouragement, and explanation. The Spirit will help Zerubbabel rebuild the temple. Vs. 1-4 Zechariah’s next vision is of a solid gold lampstand. The lampstand had a […]

31
Jul

Commentary on Zechariah 2

A vision of hope for Jerusalem and all humankind. Before we start, it is interesting to note that in the Hebrew texts Zechariah 1:18-21 is listed as 2:1-4. This would […]

06
Jul

Commentary-Zechariah 1

Commentary on Zechariah 1 A call for repentance, a vision of hope for Jerusalem, and a vision of despair for the nations. vs. 1-6 The time period is the eighth […]

30
Jun

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.