1 Samuel 12 – Samuel’s Farewell Speech
Samuel’s Farewell: A Call to Faithfulness in 1 Samuel 12 Executive Summary 1 Samuel 12 marks a pivotal moment in Israel’s history – Samuel’s farewell address. As he relinquishes his…
Old Testament
1 Samuel 11 – Saul Defeats the Ammonites
From Weakness to Victory: Understanding Saul’s Triumph in 1 Samuel 11 Executive Summary 1 Samuel 11, “Saul Defeats the Ammonites,” offers a powerful narrative of divine intervention and human response.…
1 Samuel 8 – Israel Demands a King
The Peril of Conformity: Examining Israel’s Demand for a King Executive Summary 1 Samuel 8 – Israel Demands a King, chronicles a pivotal moment in Israel’s history, a shift from…
1 Samuel 7 – Samuel Judges Israel at Mizpah
Returning to the Lord: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 1 Samuel 7 ✨ Executive Summary 1 Samuel 7 narrates Israel’s repentance and return to God under Samuel’s leadership. After twenty…
Ruth 1 – Naomi’s Family Tragedy and Ruth’s Loyalty
God Servant Naomi’s Bitter Grief and Ruth’s Unwavering Loyalty: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Ruth 1 ✨ Executive Summary Ruth 1, a poignant narrative nestled within the Old Testament, introduces us to…
Judges 21 – Wives Provided for the Tribe of Benjamin
Wives Provided for the Tribe of Benjamin: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Judges 21 Executive Summary Judges 21 depicts the desperate aftermath of the near annihilation of the tribe of…
Judges 20 – Israel’s War Against the Tribe of Benjamin
Judges 20: The Crushing Cost of Unrepentant Sin — A Coptic Orthodox Commentary Executive Summary Judges 20 recounts a tragic civil war within Israel, a direct consequence of the unconfessed…
Judges 19 – The Levite’s Concubine Abused and Killed
The Tragedy of Judges 19: Seeking Justice in the Darkness Executive Summary ✨ Judges 19 unveils a harrowing tale of moral decay in Israel, a time when “there was no…
Judges 18 – The Tribe of Dan and the Stolen Idol
The Tribe of Dan’s Departure: A Coptic Orthodox Reflection on Judges 18 ✨ Executive Summary ✨ Judges 18 chronicles a dark episode in Israel’s history, showcasing the tribe of Dan’s…
1 Samuel 5 – The Ark Brings Plagues to the Philistines
The Ark of God’s Presence: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 1 Samuel 5 Executive Summary ✨ 1 Samuel 5 recounts the disastrous consequences faced by the Philistines after capturing the…