isaiah-55:1

Of the word (spiritual, reasonable) (3050) (logikos from logos = reason) describes that which belongs to the reason or is agreeable with reason or thus is reasonable or rational. Some lexicons define logikos as true to real nature. BDAG says that logikos was a favorite word with Greek philosophers a... Read More

Scriptures (1124) (graphe from grapho = to write; English = graphite - the lead in a pencil!) means first a writing or thing written, a document. The majority of the NT uses refer to the Old Testament writings, in a general sense of the whole collection when the plural (= Scriptures - Matt. 21:42; 2... Read More

"And the Spirit and the bride say, Come! And let him who hears say, Come! And let him who is athirst come! And whoever will, let him take the water of life freely!"—Revelation 22:17. The speaker here is Jesus Himself, as the context shows. But who is the one spoken to? Is it one person or more than ... Read More

"I counsel you to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that you may be rich; and white clothing, that you may be clothed, and that the shame of your nakedness may not appear; and anoint your eyes with eye-salve, that you may see."—Revelation 3:18. Christ's love is here beyond all doubt—His profound com... Read More

DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Despising God’s Gracious Invitation, 15–21 What gave rise to this parable (v. 15)? What is the connection between this parable and this utterance? What does the “great supper” symbolize? Why is the kingdom of God represented as a supper? What kind of a supper? How great a s... Read More

DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Jesus, a Weary Pilgrim in a Hostile Land—“Despised and Rejected of Men,” vv. 1–6 Why did the report that reached the ears of the Pharisees that Jesus “was making and baptizing more disciples than John” make His departure into Galilee necessary? (c. 10:39; 11:47–54; Mark 3:6... Read More

DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Our Lord, the Giver of the Living Water, vv. 37–39 To what day does the 37th v. take us? What and why did our Lord cry on the last day of the feast? What ceremony suggested the invitation? (Lev. 23:36.) Could a mere man give such an invitation as that? Why could our Lord? (... Read More

(Compare Matthew 14:13–21; Luke 9:10–17; John 6:1–13) DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Our Lord’s Care for His Servants, vv. 30–32 From what were the apostles returning? What was the first thing they did upon their return? (Luke 9:10.) What is the wisest thing we can do at the close of each missionary tour... Read More

DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. While the Bridegroom Tarried, 1–5 To what time in the world’s history does this parable refer? Upon what oriental custom is it founded? What is the central lesson that Jesus aimed to teach (v. 13)? Whom does the bridegroom represent? (John 3:28, 29; Eph. 5:25; 2 Cor. 11:2; ... Read More

Come to Me . . . and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me... and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:28-29) Our previous meditation on Jesus promising spiritual rest provides an excellent opportunity to reflect again upon the relational aspect of living by the gra... Read More