The book of Joshua opens with the renewal of God’s covenant with the people of Israel and the commissioning of Joshua as their servant leader. This verse is the climax of Joshua’s commission, and the emphasis is upon God’s […]

  This verse is the climax of Micah’s “covenant lawsuit” against Israel. God required the people of Israel to act justly, to love kindness, and to walk humbly, and they were guilty of disobeying God on each count. Rather than […]

  The Old Testament frequently referred to being hung on a tree as a form of a curse (for example, Deuteronomy 21:22-23). Jesus bore this curse in our place in order that we might be forgiven. This verse teaches us […]

  Like so many of the Psalms, Psalm 91 expresses trust in God in the midst of difficult circumstances. The psalmist is surrounded by enemies in the midst of battle and places his trust in God as his refuge. The […]

  In this verse Jesus brings home the central point of “Parable of the Talents.” God demands a response from those who have heard the Gospel. For those who respond in faith the reward is eternal life and the “joy […]

  This verse concludes a long passage where Paul exhorts the Corinthians to separate themselves from evil. Here Paul expresses his confidence that the Corinthians will faithfully receive and follow his instructions. To encourage them, he speaks of his own […]