Genesis 3 (ESV) 1. Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?” Parallel: Revelation 12:9; 2 Corinthians 11:3; John 8:44 2. And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, Parallel: Genesis 2:16; Matthew 4:4; Deuteronomy 8:3 3. but God said, ‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.’” Parallel: Genesis 2:17; Romans 6:23; James 1:15 4. But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. Parallel: John 8:44; 2 Corinthians 11:3; Revelation 20:10 5. For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” Parallel: Isaiah 14:12–14; Ezekiel 28:2; Romans 1:22–23 6. So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, an...

Genesis 2 (ESV) 1. Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. Parallel: Exodus 20:11; Psalm 33:6; Nehemiah 9:6 2. And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. Parallel: Exodus 31:17; Hebrews 4:4; Mark 2:27 3. So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation. Parallel: Exodus 20:8–11; Isaiah 58:13–14; Hebrews 4:9–10 4. These are the generations of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens. Parallel: Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 45:18; Job 38:4–7 5. When no bush of the field was yet in the land and no small plant of the field had yet sprung up—for the LORD God had not caused it to rain on the land, and there was no man to work the ground, Parallel: Job 38:25–27; Psalm 104:14; Jeremiah 10:12–13 6. and a mist was going up from the land a...

1. In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Parallel: John 1:1–3; Hebrews 11:3; Psalm 33:6 2. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. Parallel: Jeremiah 4:23; Psalm 104:30; Isaiah 45:18 3. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. Parallel: 2 Corinthians 4:6; Psalm 33:9; John 8:12 4. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. Parallel: Isaiah 45:7; Ecclesiastes 2:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:5 5. And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day. Parallel: Psalm 74:16; Psalm 104:20; Jeremiah 33:25 6. And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. Parallel: Job 37:18; Psalm 148:4; Proverbs 8:27–28 7. And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the f...

  Verse(s), Chapter, Book Summary of Parable Other References Luke 10:30-37 Parable of the Good Samaritan – A Samaritan helps a wounded man when others pass by. Luke 10:25-29 Luke 15:11-32 Parable of the Prodigal Son – A son squanders his inheritance but returns and is welcomed by his father. Matthew 7:26 Luke 15:8-10 Parable of the Lost Coin – A woman searches for a lost coin and rejoices when she finds it. Matthew 8:10 Matthew 13:24-30 Parable of the Weeds – A man sows good seed, but an enemy sows weeds; they grow together until harvest. Matthew 13:36-43 Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23 Parable of the Sower – A sower sows seed on different types of soil, representing responses to God's word. Mark 4:3-20; Luke 8:5-15 Matthew 13:31-32 Parable of the Mustard Seed – The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that grows into a large tree. Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18-19 Matthew 13:33 Parable of the Yeast – The kingdom of heaven is like yeast mixed into flour until it is all leavened. Luke 13:2...

From January 1, AD 1 until today, June 15, 2025, it has been: 2025 years 24,647 months (approximately) 105,630 weeks 739,416 days      From this table to this commentary...   Trusting in God - A Believer’s Foundation of Faith Trust in God is the bedrock of the Christian faith, permeating every aspect of the believer’s life. From the beginning of creation to the final revelation of God’s kingdom, Scripture consistently teaches that God is worthy of trust, and that trust in Him is essential for spiritual growth, peace, and fulfillment. Trust is the pillar on which believers stand, especially in times of uncertainty, suffering, and temptation. In this commentary, we will explore the various dimensions of trusting in God through the lens of biblical texts, offering a comprehensive look at how believers can place their trust in the Lord and the benefits of doing so. 1. The Nature of Trust in God Trust in God is more than just an intellectual acknowledgment...