Category Archives: Book of the Bible

Proverbs 10:12

Posted on August 16, 2012 by markherzer

Proverbs 10:12   10:12 — Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. This is a terse and forceful statement. Hatred and love are contrasted. Hatred brings strife and estrangement. It never breeds good; it cannot produce concord. Kidner … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 10:10, 11

Posted on August 15, 2012 by markherzer

Proverbs 10:10, 11   10:10 — Whoever winks the eye causes trouble, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. In our culture, winking can be both benign and mischievous. This verse does not forbid winking — it forbids deceptive … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 10:8, 9

Posted on June 29, 2012 by markherzer

Proverbs 10:8, 9   10:8 — The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. “The wise person heeds the call of Prov. 2 and receives God’s commands (see 2:1).”  (Longman) The wise has … Continue reading →

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John 1:43-51

Posted on April 6, 2012 by markherzer

John 1:43-51 We have three disciples so far. One is unnamed and the other two are Andrew (v. 40) and Peter (vv. 41-42). The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. Presumably, it is the day after John’s disciples … Continue reading →

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John 1:35-42

Posted on March 22, 2012 by markherzer

John 1:35-42 The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!”  Once again, John confesses who Christ is. He identified Jesus … Continue reading →

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John 1:29-34

Posted on March 21, 2012 by markherzer

John 1:29-34 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him tells us that our Lord came to him after his confession and protestations. His humility toward the coming Messiah now is coupled with further spiritual illumination. These verses suggest … Continue reading →

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John 1:19-28

Posted on March 9, 2012 by markherzer

John 1:19-28 Verses 19-28 explain who John is. In fact, verse 19 says, And this is the testimony of John. The Jews (an expression used 68 times in John and often referred to those opposed to Christ) asked “Who are … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 10:1-7

Posted on February 25, 2012 by markherzer

Proverbs 10:1-7 Now begins the proverbs of Solomon in the second major section of the book. Various proverbs are strewn throughout these chapters. They are to be read with discernment where one does not cancel out the other. A tension … Continue reading →

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John 1:1-18

Posted on February 15, 2012 by markherzer

John 1:1-18 Verses 1-5 introduce us to the “Word” while vv. 6-8 explain who John is. He came to bear witness about the light. The light is described in vv. 9-13. Verses 14-18 resume the “Word” theme in which we … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 9

Posted on January 27, 2012 by markherzer

Proverbs 9 Much of what is covered in this chapter has been addressed in some measure previously. Lady Wisdom and Madame Folly are contrasted. Their last appeals are given here. Sandwiched between these two, a wise person is contrasted with … Continue reading →

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