Orthodox Bible Study
The Bible and the Church. By C.G. Pallas
The Bible in Orthodox Christian Education. By Rev. Paul Schneirla
Bishop's Pastoral Letter on the New Revised Standard Version. By Bishop Tikhon of San Francisco and the West
The Lord Is My Shepherd. By Archbishop Dmitri of Dallas and the South
The Magi and the Infant Jesus. By Monk Themistocles (Adamopoulo)
My Bible, My Friend. By Very Rev. Father James C. Meena
An Orthodox Christian Response to the Inclusive Language Lectionary. By Fr. Paul Tarazi
The Two Pre-Eminent Confessors. By Archbishop Stylianos of Australia
Some Remarks about Biblical and Liturgical Translations. By Archbishop Peter (L'Huiller) of New York and New Jersey
Unprecedented Mutuality. By Archbishop Stylianos of Australia
Violence and the Gospel. By Metropolitan George (Khodr) of Byblos and Batroun
Zacchaeus the Publican. By Metropolitan George (Khodr) of Byblos and Batroun
Old Testament
Divine Revelation and the Old Testament. By Monk Themistocles (Adamopoulo)
Newness and the Image of God. By Fr. Paul Tarazi
On the Meaning of Biblical Prophecy. By John C. Trevor
New Testament
The Beatitudes. By Archimandrite Athanasius Saliba
Forgive Us. By Rev. Vladimir Berzonsky
Lord, Crown Me! By V. Rev. James Meena
The Name of God: Abba. By Fr. Paul Tarazi
The Parable of the Talents. By Fr. Jonathan Hemmings
Who Gave Us the New Testament? By Rev. Fr. A. James Bernstein
Galatians
St. John Damascene's Commentary on Saint Paul's Letter to the Galatians.
Matthew
The Orthodox Christian Approach. By Archimandrite Timotheos Pantelakos
Reflections on the Word of God. By Rev. Dr. Stanley S. Harakas
Bible
Study - Revelations
by Dr. Dean Crosby
Into The Throne Room...Revelation 4
After hearing the heavenly voice commanding him to “Come up here”, the apostle John has been translated from “the things that are…” , through the “door opened into heaven“, into the very throne room of God.
What Else Did He See Up There?...Revelation 4
The Apostle John has been taken “In the Spirit” into the very throne room of
God, to record for us the “Things which he has seen“, as part of the Revelation
of Jesus Christ.
Miscellaneous Bible Study
Bible Study on Annunciation
Reading
St. Luke 1: 26-38
by HG Yuhanon Mor Meletius
Bible Study: St. Mary
visits Elizabeth
St. Luke 1: 39-56
by H G Yuhanon Mor Meletius
Bible Study: I pray for my husband, Study of
Psalm 112
by Sindhu George
Ten Reasons Why Isaiah 53 Cannot Refer To Israel
Bible Commentaries on Gospel Readings from LectionaryTransfiguration - St. Luke 9:27-36
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 9:28-36
Commentary on Luke 9:28-36 From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson
Luke 9:28-36 From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871)
Transfiguration - Gospel Analysis by Edward F. Markquart
First Sunday after Transfiguration - Matthew 21:23-32
Editor's Note: Although Orthodox Lectionary specifies Matthew 21:28-32, the extended passage from 23-32 is given here.
Matthew 21:23-32 - Scripture - KJV
Matthew Henry's Commentary on St. Matthew 21:23-32
Wesley's Notes on Matthew 21:23-32
Geneva Notes on Matthew 21:23-32
Commentary From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871)
Commentary From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891
Second Sunday After Transfiguration - Mark 12:38-44
Scripture - Mark 12:38-44 - King James Version (KJV)
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 12:38-44
From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871)
From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891
See Also: Sermons, Analysis and Bible Commentaries on Mark 12:38-44
Dr. Susan Jacob, MD - Editor
Matthew Ch. 1 - Jesus Among Us
Matthew Ch. 2 - React to Jesus
Matthew Ch. 3 - Ready to Take on the World
Matthew Ch. 4 - What would Jesus do (& how)?
Matthew Ch. 5 - Sermon on the Mount Part 1
Matthew Ch. 5 - Sermon on the Mount Part 2
Matthew Ch. 6 - Sermon on the Mount Part 3
Sermon on the Mount by Dr. Babu Paul
How to Read the Bible
There are a number of ways to read the Bible. One of
the first things you should look for is good footnotes at the bottom of the page
that are indexed to other similar texts in the Bible. This helps the reader to
understand the particular verse in context, rather than in isolation.
Isaiah
58 - True Fasting
Includes Matthew Henry's Commentary and John Wesley's Explanatory Notes on
Isaiah 58. Isaiah 58 tells about a true lent or fasting that is pleasing to our
Lord.
Bible Commentaries on Gospel Readings from Lectionary
Second Sunday after New Sunday - St. John 21: 15 -19Mathew Henry's Commentary on John 21:15-19
Wesley's Bible Notes on John 21: 15-19
The People's New Testament by B.W. Johnson
Sermons for the Second Sunday After New Sunday
Third Sunday after New Sunday - St. Luke 24 : 13 - 35
Commentary on Luke 24:13-35 by Sarah Henrich, Professor of New Testament
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 24: 13-35
The Commentary on the Whole Bible on Luke 24:13-35
Bible Commentary from The People's New Testament on Luke 24: 13-35
First Thoughts on Luke 24:13-35 - Gospel Passages from the Lectionary
'A Walk To Remember!' Sermon Notes on Luke 24:13-27
'From Mourners To Missionaries!' Sermon Notes on Luke 23:28-35
Sermons for the Third Sunday After New Sunday
Fourth Sunday after New Sunday - St. Luke 9: 51-62
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 9: 51-62
Wesley's Notes on the Bible Luke 9: 51-62
Luke 9: 51-56 From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, 1871).
Bible Commentary on Luke 9: 51-62 From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson
Contemporary Commentary on Gospel - Luke 9:51-62
The call of Jesus. Luke 9:51-62 - Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons
Ascension - Luke 24:36-53 and Acts 1:1-12
Mathew Henry's Bible Commentary on Luke 24:36-53
Wesley's Notes on the Bible - Luke 24: 36-53
Geneva Notes on Luke 24: 36-53
The People's New Testament (1891) Commentary on Luke 24:36-53
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 24:36-53
Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons on Luke 24:36-53
Bible Notes on Luke 24:44-53 (Ascension of our Lord)
Exegesis of Ascension Lectionary Passages - Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 24:44-53
Sunday Before Pentecost
Gospel Reading: John 6: 35-46
Matthew Henry's Commentary on John Chapter 6: 28-59
Wesley's Notes on John 6: 35-51
The Living Bread Commentary and Sermon
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on John 6: 35-50
The People's New Testament (1891) Commentary on John 6: 35-50
Bible Study Outline on: I Am The Bread of Life
Gospel Reading: John 17: 13-26
Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible John XVII (v 1-10)
Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible John XVII (v 11-26)
Wesley's Notes on the Bible John 17
Peoples New Testament Commentary on John 17
Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons on John 17:20-26
Pentecost
Gospel Reading: John 15: 1-14Bible Passage Under Study - John 15 (KJV)
Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 15: 1-17
Wesley's Notes on the Bible - John 15: 1-16
The People's New Testament Commentary on John 15
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 15
Contemporary Commentary on John 15:1-8
Abide in my Love - Gospel
Analysis of John 15:9-17
by Edward Markquart, Seattle
Sermons for the Pentecost Sunday
First Sunday After Shunoyo - Mark 10:35-45
Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 - King James Version
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 10:35-45
Wesley's Notes on Mark 10:35-45
From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871)
Golden Friday (Friday after Pentecost)
Gospel Reading Luke 22:24-30Matthew Henry's Commentary - Luke 22:24-30
Wesley's Notes on Luke 22:24-30
Geneva Notes on Luke 22: 24-30
First Sunday After Pentecost
Gospel Reading: John 6 25-35Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 6:25-35
Wesley's Notes on John 6: 24-35
Commentary on John 6:26-35 From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891
John 6: 26-35 From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871)
Jesus: The Bread of Life - of John 6: 24-35
Sermons for the first Sunday after the Pentecost
Second Sunday After Pentecost
Gospel Reading: Matthew 10:34-11:1Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 10:34-11:1
Wesley's Notes on Matthew 10:34-11:1
Geneva Notes on Matthew 10:34-11:1
Commentary on Matthew 10:34-11:1 by B. W. Johnson, The People's New Testament (1891)
Third Sunday After PentecostMatthew Henry's Commentary: John 6:35-46
Wesley's Notes on the Bible: John 6:35-46
Jamieson Commentary: John 6:35-46
B.W. Johnson Commentary: John 6:35-46
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Matthew 14:14-23 - King James VersionMatthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew chapter 14, vs 14-23
Commentary on St. Matthew 14: 13-21 by Marilyn Salmon
Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 9:10-17Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
Matthew 15:32-39 (Scripture)Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 15:32-39
BW Johnson's Commentary on Matthew 15:32-39
Commentary on Matthew 15:32-39 by Dr. Knox Chamblin
Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
Mark 3:20-30 (Scripture - KJV)Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 3:20-30
Scripture Nuggets
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Holy Bible for Our Rescue Important Bible Passages for emergency use.
Answers to
Commons Questions from the Bible
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The Cross - Four
Scriptural Expressions
The cross has four scriptural expressions - the Death on the Cross, the Blood of
His Cross, the Word of the Cross, and the Offense of the Cross.
My
ways not your own!
Surrender to Me everything you are that I may "rise up" in you as your Spring
and Living Waters yes, but these waters must flood your mindset "that My
Kingdom may Come" into the all of you that I may translate your spirit,
mind and soul into the "All of Me" "The Manifold Wisdom of The Father" but "you
must" make me your door and key you walk through in all you do for I AM your
eternal light to the knowledge and wisdom of The Father and it is this you
"must" understand . .
Blessed
What bible says about being blessed. Scripture passages with reference to
'Blessed.'
What
Potential!
What potential! God had a marvelous plan for Jeremiah's life...BEFORE HE WAS
BORN!
The Lordship and The Lifestyle
To "seek first His kingdom" is to daily live in voluntary submission to His
will, His way, and His word.
Seven
Three Sixteens
Genesis 3:16, with its prophetic divine judgment on "the woman" (required because of Eve's
disobedience to the Word of God) is the first of the Bible's "three sixteens."
Desiring
to Have the Mind of Christ, Phil. 2:5-8
To have the mind of Christ: to make myself nothing this is the ultimate in self-denial; to think as Christ thought; to desire as Christ desired; to choose as Christ chose.
Do Not Judge Others (Matthew 7 and Romans 14)
Rejoice in the Lord - Phil. 3:1 and 4:4-7
May every anxious thought drive me into your arms, O God, and not to stress or
worry.
Knowing Christ as Savior
Knowing Christ as Savior from sin is our first need.
Jesus
is...God!
What the Bible says about Jesus Christ as God
What Bible Says About Faith in New Testament Part 1
What Bible Says About Faith in New Testament Part 2
What Bible Says About Faith in New Testament Part 3
What Bible Says About Faith in New Testament Part 4
What Bible Says About Faith in New Testament Part 5
What Bible Says About Faith in New Testament Part 6
Five Exhortations from Joshua in His Old Age
If You
Don't Know What To Believe
The true message of Jesus Christ will set people free -- not put them in bondage. It truly is good news, and makes people happy when they correctly understand it.
Serving
Lord (John 15:10-12)
Indeed we find the deepest fulfillment and joy when we serve those we love most. May we find our deepest fulfillment and joy in serving the Lord who gave His life for us. Thus, Lord, let me learn to abide in your love and in your joy.