How to Use This Commentary Nehemiah 9 shows what happens after God’s Word brings revival—God’s people respond with confession, repentance, and renewed commitment. This chapter is one of the clearest pictures of biblical confession in all of Scripture. Read it in three movements: (1) the people gather for confession (9:1–5a), (2) a prayer recounting God’s... Continue Reading →
The Gospels Journal • Set 11 Small Group Discussion Questions Central Theme Will we trust Jesus enough to follow Him, even when His teaching challenges us? This Week’s Readings John 6:22–40 — Jesus as the Bread of Life John 6:41–71 — Many disciples turn away because of Jesus’ hard teaching Mark 7:1–23 — Jesus confronts... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Revelation 2:1–7 is Jesus’ letter to the church in Ephesus. It reveals how Christ evaluates His church and what matters most to Him. Read it in four movements: (1) Christ’s authority (v.1), (2) the church’s strengths (vv.2–3, 6), (3) the critical problem (v.4), and (4) the call to return (vv.5–7).... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Revelation 1:9–20 records John’s first vision of the glorified Christ. This passage answers three key questions: (1) Where is Jesus right now?, (2) What is He doing?, and (3) Why does that matter for the church? Read it in three movements: (1) the setting of the vision (vv.9–11), (2) the... Continue Reading →
You are viewing Deep Roots Commentary for Nehemiah 13:1-31 MTSM commentaries are designed in layers to help you grow from understanding Scripture to teaching it and thinking deeply about it. Choose Your Path and Continue Growing in Nehemiah 13 MTSM commentaries are designed in layers to help you move from understanding Scripture to teaching it... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Revelation 1:1–8 serves as the introduction to the entire book. It answers three foundational questions: (1) What is Revelation?, (2) Who is it about?, and (3) Why does it matter? Read it in three movements: (1) the revelation explained (vv.1–3), (2) the greeting and identity of Christ (vv.4–6), and (3)... Continue Reading →
You are viewing Foundations Commentary for Nehemiah 12:44-13:31 MTSM commentaries are designed in layers to help you grow from understanding Scripture to teaching it and thinking deeply about it. Choose Your Path and Continue Growing in Nehemiah 12 MTSM commentaries are designed in layers to help you move from understanding Scripture to teaching it and... Continue Reading →
You are viewing Deep Roots Commentary for Nehemiah 12:1-47 MTSM commentaries are designed in layers to help you grow from understanding Scripture to teaching it and thinking deeply about it. Choose Your Path and Continue Growing in Nehemiah 12 MTSM commentaries are designed in layers to help you move from understanding Scripture to teaching it... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Matthew 6:19–24 continues Jesus’ teaching on devotion to the Father, moving from spiritual practices (giving, prayer, fasting) to the deeper issue of the heart—what we truly treasure. Read it in three movements: (1) treasure (what you value), (2) vision (how you see), and (3) master (who you serve). Key: What... Continue Reading →
The Bible Project does a fantastic job at providing a clear and visual overview of each book in the Bible! Here is the video they have created to help you grasp the big picture of the books of 1, 2, and 3 John.