This verse is a promise full of hope. From the context we can see that Paul means that God has promised to meet all of our physical and spiritual needs (4:6-7). This promise belongs to every believer who has […]

  As indicated by verse 9, this Psalm was written from the perspective an older man weary of persecution. The memory of God’s grace and provision in the past was one thing able to sustain him. As a result his […]

  When the Ark of the Covenant was returned to Jerusalem, David removed his kingly robes and danced in celebration. Saul’s daughter Michal did not approve of what she considered behavior below his kingly station. This verse is David’s response: […]

  This verse marks a transition in the book of Acts from a focus on persecution by the Jewish leaders to a focus on community life in the early church. The apostles relied upon the power of the Holy Spirit […]

  Jesus spoke these words to Nicodemus after telling him in verse 3 that he must be “born again.” Here he explains that this new birth is both according to “water” and the “Spirit.” From the context it is clear […]

  As with many of his letters, Paul closes 1 Thessalonians with a series of exhortations. Here Paul tells us to “rejoice always,” and in order to understand this verse it is important to remember that “joy” in the Bible […]