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Perseverance, Wisdom, and Spiritual Growth (James 1:1–5)
Bible CommentaryJames begins by emphasizing the deep connection between daily life and spiritual growth. Specifically, God uses the...
David’s Rise to Power (1 Samuel 17-30)
Bible CommentaryUnlike Saul who had begun his reign soon after Samuel anointed him (1 Samuel 11:1), David has a long and difficult...
Authority (Psalm 8)
Bible CommentaryPsalm 8 is an exception in Book 1, as it does not pertain specifically to David. Its concern is with all human...
Living Under the Power of God (Romans 13)
Bible CommentaryRomans 13 serves as an encouragement that God is sovereign over every earthly authority.
Using Authority Justly (Deuteronomy 17:14-20)
Bible CommentaryJust as people and institutions must not contravene legitimate authority, people in positions of power must not use...
The Challenge to Moses’ Authority (Numbers 12)
Bible CommentaryIn Numbers 12, Moses’ brother and sister, Aaron and Miriam, try to launch a revolt against his authority. They...
Noah’s Descendants and the Tower of Babel (Genesis 10:1-11:32)
Bible CommentaryIn what is called the Table of Nations, Genesis 10 traces first the descendants of Japheth (Gen. 10:2-5), then the...
Relationships and Work (Genesis 1:27; 2:18, 21-25)
Bible CommentarySince God made us inherently relational, relationships are not just incidental to work; they are essential.
Confrontation Over the Disruption of Trade in Ephesus (Acts 19:21-41)
Bible CommentaryThe following discussion falls a little out of order (skipping over Acts 19:17-20 for the moment) so that we can cover...
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Suffering under the World’s Authorities (1 Peter 2:13–4:19)
Bible CommentaryDavid Hataj, CEO, Egerton Gear, Inc., on Non-Judgmental Corporate Culture Change I returned home...
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Christian Masters (Ephesians 6:5–11)
Bible CommentaryIt is cruel for a master to force a slave to choose between obedience to the master and obedience to Christ. Therefore,...
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Leadership and Decision Making in the Christian Community (Acts 15)
Bible CommentaryAn example of the radical reorienting of social interactions in the Christian community arises during a deep dispute...