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Commentaries — there are endless possibilities! This archive contains posts on our most popular sets, giving you a look inside.

For example, in this list you’ll find posts for:

Did you know we also have free commentaries available on our website? You can add the Matthew Henry Concise to your Olive Tree library right now! Or, add the Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown.

If you want more information on a commentary not listed on our blog, reach out to our support team. Additionally, you can reach out them if there is a set you would like made available on Olive Tree. You can contact our support team at support@olivetree.com.

 

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A Pure People

Scripture is clear that God desires a pure and spotless people. From the laws in the Old Testament that differentiated the clean from the unclean to the sanctifying presence of the Holy Spirit, Scripture is replete with this theme. What often gets missed from this perspective though is how the…

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James’ Call for Patience

The Anchor Yale Bible Commentary is one of the most detailed and demanding products we have available for the Olive Tree app. It’s the largest set we have (currently 92 volumes!) and contains original translations, overviews, notes, and comments on each verse in the Bible. In this post, we want…

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Why Did Jesus Undergo Baptism?

John’s baptism clearly revolved around the two related practices of repentance and confession of sins. Since that’s the case, then why did Jesus submit to baptism? Since he had no sin to confess and repent of, then why did he identify with a practice he did not need to participate…

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Sing to the Lord

Have you ever considered why God’s people sing? From the outside, it may seem strange that a regular practice of God’s people when they meet together is singing. Outside of the church, there aren’t many places this occurs. Maybe the crowd sings along with a band at a concert or…

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By No Human Hand

The interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream in Daniel 2 reveals the sequence of kingdoms from Babylon to Rome. The significance of this sequence comes at the end when the God of heaven sets up a kingdom unlike all the others. This eternal kingdom breaks all the other kingdoms into pieces and…

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The Marks of a Faithful Church

What makes a faithful church? That’s a question many have attempted to answer through the centuries, but perhaps the best answer we have is in Colossians 2:1–7. While this text is probably not the first text that comes to mind in attempting to answer that question, William Barclay shows us…

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Jonah’s Anger at Yahweh’s Compassion

Would you be angry if God saved your fiercest enemies? Would it displease you if God showed mercy to them? As astonishing as that response would seem, that’s exactly how Jonah responded when God spared the Ninevites from imminent judgment. This didn’t take Jonah by surprise though as he seems…

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Guidance for the Journey

We love to hear stories of the solo adventurer. Whether it’s free climbing 3,000 feet of solid granite or sailing around the world or skiing across Antarctica, these stories show us the extraordinary focus, grit, and determination of the human spirit. But they can also give us the wrong impression…

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