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3 John 1:9-10 meaningNovember 9, 2021
John criticizes a man named Diotrephes who puts himself first above the church, rather than serving the believers. Diotrephes has rejected what John and other church leaders say, and has made false accusations against them. Worse still, he has worked against helping missionaries and has removed church members who wanted to support them.
3 John 1:5-8 meaningNovember 9, 2021
John commends the church for its faithfulness toward other believers, especially traveling missionaries who preach the gospel of Jesus. John affirms that it is right to support these travelers, so that we can share in their work.
3 John 1:3-4 meaningNovember 9, 2021
John has heard report of how well the church was doing and it makes him glad.
3 John 1:2 meaningNovember 9, 2021
John expresses his love for the church and his hope that it will thrive.
3 John 1:1 meaningNovember 9, 2021
John begins his letter by referring to himself as an elder, rather than an apostle, to put himself on equal footing with his recipient, Gaius. He seeks to advise, not dictate, concerning a problem within the church which Gaius helps shepherd.
Joel 2:28-32 meaningOctober 25, 2021
The LORD promises to pour out His Spirit on the inhabitants of Judah in the end times. All the Israelites in Jerusalem who invoke the name of the LORD with a heart full of faith will be delivered from His judgment.
Joel 2:21-27 meaningOctober 25, 2021
Joel summons the land, the wild animals, and the inhabitants of Zion to rejoice because the LORD will restore their blessings.
Joel 2:18-20 meaningOctober 25, 2021
In response to Judah's genuine repentance, the LORD will have mercy on them and restore their agricultural products, which the locust plague devoured. The text infers that Judah repented, and God relented of the impending judgement.
Joel 2:12-14 meaningOctober 25, 2021
As the prophet announces God's impending judgment on Judah, he calls the people to repentance. He tells them to return to God genuinely because God is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, and abounding in love and therefore might relent of the impending judgment.
Joel 2:4-11 meaningOctober 25, 2021
The prophet describes details of the army which God will use to carry out His judgment on Judah, along with a description of the devastation it will impose.
Joel 2:1-3 meaningOctober 25, 2021
The prophet Joel issues a call to blow the trumpet to announce God’s imminent judgment on Judah which will come in the form of a large, invading army.
Philemon 1:22-25 meaningOctober 21, 2021
Paul concludes his letter to Philemon asking him to prepare a place for him to stay whenever he is able to come and sends him greetings from some believers who are serving with Paul who knew Philemon. Paul finishes his letter with a blessing.
Philemon 1:20-21 meaningOctober 21, 2021
Paul sums up his requests and asks Philemon to refresh his heart. He expresses confidence that Philemon will do even more than what Paul asked of him.
Philemon 1:17-20 meaningOctober 21, 2021
Paul asks Philemon to forgive any debt that Onesimus owes him. He also promises to pay Philemon back, if necessary. Paul adds that he would consider Philemon's forgiveness of Onesimus as a full return of blessing for Paul's sharing of the gospel with Philemon.
Philemon 1:15-16 meaningOctober 21, 2021
Paul requests that Philemon emancipate Onesimus and receive him as a beloved brother.
Philemon 1:11-14 meaningOctober 21, 2021
Paul requests that Philemon return Onesimus back to Rome, where he can continue serving the gospel and ministering to Paul in his imprisonment. Paul does not wish to take advantage of Philemon. For this reason, he sent Onesimus back so that Philemon could decide what to do and have the opportunity to choose for himself what is good.
Philemon 1:8-10 meaningOctober 21, 2021
Paul begins his personal request of Philemon. He asks him to forgive Onesimus, the slave that ran away from Philemon. Paul appeals to Philemon's love. Using affectionate and familial terms Paul informs Philemon that Onesimus was born into Christ's family and had become a believer when he met the apostle during his house arrest in Rome.
Philemon 1:4-7 meaningOctober 21, 2021
Paul commends Philemon for his faith in Jesus and his service toward other believers. Paul tells him that he thanks God for the blessing Philemon is to the church and that he continues to pray that Philemon's faith and knowledge will become even more effective in doing good.
Philemon 1:1-3 meaningOctober 21, 2021
Paul and Timothy greet Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, and the church that meets in Philemon's house with his signature salutation of "grace" and "peace." Paul identifies himself "a prisoner of Christ Jesus" without mentioning his apostleship.
Joel 1:15-20 meaningOctober 15, 2021
The prophet uses the recent locust/army invasion to predict the day of the LORD, a time in which God will intervene in the world to judge His adversaries.
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