Commentary suggestion
Hello, this in response to your request for an easy-to-read, up-to-date commentary on the Bible which provides info on the historical and cultural background of the Bible.
I would recommend the ESV Study Bible. It not only provides profound and comprehensive commentary on the Bible, but also purports to have the most accurate translation of the Bible’s original Hebrew and Greek texts available. There are detailed introductions to each book, and to each section of books (e.g., gospels, prophecy, etc.), as well as overviews of Middle Eastern culture in the Old and New Testaments.
It takes a bit of digging around to take it all in (trust me, I’m reading it with my One Year Bible), but I firmly believe that it is one of the foremost resources available on the subject.
Best of luck with your blog. :)
Mary: Thank you!
Actually got spam in this blog’s inbox.
Think God wants me to work on this blog more. Anyone want to suggest some verses or help me co-mod?
charmedtomeetyoutoo asked: Hey, I just met you and this is crazy and totally overused but your blog combines two of my favorite things so be my tumblr best friend maybe? :D
Lol, sure!
Matthew 6:24
24 “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
Proverbs 4:1
4 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction;
pay attention and gain understanding.
2 Timothy 1:7
7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
Matthew 5:44
44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you
Proverbs 24:5
5 The wise prevail through great power,
and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
