Herschel Hobbs Commentary: Studying Adult Life and Work Lessons, Spring 1999

This quarter’s commentary focuses on“The Cost of Bold Discipleship,”“Turning Negatives into Positives,” and“Building Blocks of Community.”“The Cost of Bold Discipleship” concludes a study in Mark’s Gospel and challenges adults to follow Jesus at any cost. “Turning Negatives into Positives” examines four repercussions of the pressure on today’s adults—fear, depression, failure, and loneliness—and focuses on God’s assurance of His presence, love, hope, and purpose. “Building Blocks of Community” examines the roles that care, trust, investment of one’s time and effort in others, and communication play in developing a meaningful community. The Herschel Hobbs Commentary contains expository treatment of each focal passage in the Adult Life and Work Bible studies for this quarter. The approach to each lesson contains: an introduction, an examination of the background necessary for understanding the lesson, and an exposition of the focal verses. Greek and Hebrew words are explained, the message of the Scripture is clarified, and its truth is applied to life. The Bible exposition is based on the King James Version.