Psalm 65 – Praise Awaits You, O God, in Zion
Praise Awaits You, O God: Exploring Divine Gratitude in Psalm 65 Executive Summary ✨ Psalm 65, a hymn of profound gratitude and anticipation, resonates deeply with the Coptic Orthodox understanding…
Divine Providence
Job 10 – Job Complains About God’s Treatment of Him
Why Does God Hide His Face? Understanding Job’s Lament in Job 10 Executive Summary ✨ Job 10 is a powerful cry of anguish from a man wrestling with unimaginable suffering…
2 Maccabees 11 – Victory Over Lysias and Protection of the Temple
Victory and Deliverance: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 2 Maccabees 11 Executive Summary ✨ 2 Maccabees 11 recounts a pivotal moment in Jewish history: the unexpected peace negotiated by Lysias,…
1 Maccabees 16 – Simon’s Death and John Hyrcanus Takes Command
The End of Simon and the Rise of John Hyrcanus: A Coptic Orthodox Reflection on Leadership and Divine Providence Executive Summary 1 Maccabees 16 recounts the treacherous assassination of Simon…
1 Maccabees 10 – Jonathan Becomes High Priest and Leader
Jonathan’s Ascension: Exploring Divine Leadership in 1 Maccabees 10 ✨ Executive Summary ✨ 1 Maccabees 10 narrates a pivotal period in Jewish history, showcasing the complex political landscape and the…
B. The Decree Against the Jews (Greek Addition B)
Unmasking Deception: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on the Decree Against the Jews (Greek Addition B) Executive Summary ✨ The “Decree Against the Jews” (Greek Addition B) within the Book of…
Esther 9 – The Festival of Purim Established
Purim’s Triumph: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Esther 9 – The Festival of Purim Established Executive Summary Esther 9 meticulously chronicles the Jews’ divinely orchestrated triumph over their enemies, fulfilling…
Esther 4 – Mordecai Asks Esther for Help
Mordecai’s Plea: Understanding Faith and Action in Esther 4 Executive Summary ✨ Esther 4 is a pivotal chapter, revealing Mordecai’s profound grief upon learning of Haman’s decree to annihilate the…
Esther 1 – Queen Vashti Deposed
God Servant Esther 1: The Deposition of Vashti and the Sovereignty of God Executive Summary ✨ Esther Chapter 1, focusing on Vashti’s defiance, sets the stage for Esther’s eventual rise as queen.…
Psalm 105 – Remember the Wonders He Has Done
Remember the Wonders: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Psalm 105 Executive Summary ✨ Psalm 105, a powerful hymn of remembrance, chronicles God’s unwavering faithfulness to His covenant with Abraham and…