Tobit 2 – Tobit’s Misfortune and Blindness
Tobit 2: Enduring Faith in the Face of Adversity Executive Summary ✨ Tobit 2 explores the trials and tribulations faced by the righteous Tobit in Nineveh. After burying a fellow…
Old Testament
Nehemiah 7 – Census of the Returned Exiles
Finding Our Identity in God: A Commentary on Nehemiah 7 and the Census of Returned Exiles ✨ Executive Summary ✨ Nehemiah 7, often overlooked as a mere list, is a…
Nehemiah 5 – Nehemiah Confronts Economic Injustice
Confronting Injustice with Compassion: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Nehemiah 5 Executive Summary Nehemiah 5 – *Nehemiah Confronts Economic Injustice* – unveils a critical period in the rebuilding of Jerusalem…
Ezra 8 – Ezra Leads the Exiles and Fasts for Protection
Seeking God’s Protection: A Verse-by-Verse Commentary on Ezra 8 ✨ Executive Summary Ezra 8 recounts the pivotal journey of the second group of Jewish exiles returning to Jerusalem under Ezra’s…
Ezra 6 – The Temple Completed and Dedicated
Rebuilding the Temple: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Ezra 6 Executive Summary ✨ Ezra 6, focusing on the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem, is a testament to God’s unwavering…
Ezra 3 – Rebuilding the Altar and Laying the Temple Foundation
Rebuilding Hope: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Ezra 3 Executive Summary ✨ Ezra 3, a pivotal chapter in the post-exilic narrative, chronicles the return of the Israelites to Jerusalem and…
Ezra 2 – The List of Returning Exiles
Returning from Exile: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Ezra 2 Executive Summary ✨ Ezra 2, a seemingly simple list of returning exiles, unveils a profoundly symbolic narrative about restoration, remembrance,…
2 Chronicles 35 – Josiah’s Passover and Death
Josiah’s Passover Revival: A Coptic Orthodox Reflection on 2 Chronicles 35 ✨ Executive Summary 2 Chronicles 35 recounts the momentous reign of King Josiah, particularly his devout observance of the…
2 Chronicles 33 – Manasseh and Amon: From Rebellion to Repentance
Manasseh’s Repentance: Exploring Divine Mercy in 2 Chronicles 33 Executive Summary 2 Chronicles 33 presents a stark contrast between profound wickedness and transformative repentance. The chapter focuses on Manasseh, a…
Tobit 7 – Tobias Meets Sarah and Her Family
Navigating Divine Providence: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Tobit 7 Executive Summary Tobit 7 unfolds the pivotal encounter between Tobias and Sarah, guided by the Archangel Raphael in disguise. This…