A collection of daily Bible commentaries from GoServ Global co-FOunder, Terry Baxter
The Great Comparison
May 7, 2026
The Great Comparison
“18) For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and to a blazing fire, and to darkness and gloom and whirlwind, 19) and to the blast of a trumpet and the sound of words which sound was such that those who heard begged that no further word be spoken to them.
22) But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels, 23) to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, 24) and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks better than the blood of Abel.” Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24
This text establishes the difference between the old system and the new. It does not work to mix or blend them. The new is built on the old, but the dynamics are different.
Take some time and compare the two in this text. We are in the church age. We cannot study the church without pondering this text it always causes me great joy and wonder. Our blessings “in Christ” are beyond comprehension! What Jesus built is much greater than what Moses Built.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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“18) For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and to a blazing fire, and to darkness and gloom and whirlwind, 19) and to the blast of a trumpet and the sound of words which sound was such that those who heard begged that no further word be spoken to them.
22) But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels, 23) to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, 24) and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks better than the blood of Abel.” Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24
This text establishes the difference between the old system and the new. It does not work to mix or blend them. The new is built on the old, but the dynamics are different.
Take some time and compare the two in this text. We are in the church age. We cannot study the church without pondering this text it always causes me great joy and wonder. Our blessings “in Christ” are beyond comprehension! What Jesus built is much greater than what Moses Built.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
The Pillar of Truth
May 6, 2026
The Pillar and Support of Truth.
“15 but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.” 1 Timothy 3:15
The church has an important role to play in the world and the public square. It the pillar and support of truth. It is God’s mouth piece to the world.
Its message is intended to define morality, expose sin and warn of God’s righteous judgement. The pulpits of the land are intended to be beacons of truth.
This is why Paul warned Timothy to “peach the Word” in season and out of season. (2 Timothy 3:16-4:5) The church is intended to be God’s the light of truth the world.
When the church becomes silent or liberal, the restraint of sin is gone. Society begins to drift. Spiritual darkness sweeps over the land.
Historical awakenings have always been rooted in the return to bold and courageous preaching of truth! At first, these preachers and prophets are resisted and persecuted, but once the seed is sown, it begins to take root and break up the fallow ground
Shortly, the Spirit of God uses the un compromised Word of God to bring conviction. (See John 16:7-13) This leads to confession and repentance. Over time, the moral values of a society begin to change in a God-ward direction.
As this shift gains momentum, many come to Christ and societal values begin to change. When the church abandons this role, moral darkness and decay sweeps over the land.
The health of any society will soon follow the truth boldly and consistently proclaimed from the pulpits of the land. When this voice is compromised, confused, watered down or silenced then darkness prevails.
The light must start in the pulpits but then be echoed by every born-again follower of Jesus Christ in the land. That’s when the church becomes the Pilar and Support of Truth.
This is the reason I do so many Freedom Quest Workshops for Pastors and Christian leaders around the world. Calling pastors to personal freedom from sin and bondage and to empower them boldly proclaim the Word of of God is the most direct path to restore churches to their calling to be the Pillar and Support of Truth across entire continents. It is starting to happen in several counties.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“15 but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.” 1 Timothy 3:15
The church has an important role to play in the world and the public square. It the pillar and support of truth. It is God’s mouth piece to the world.
Its message is intended to define morality, expose sin and warn of God’s righteous judgement. The pulpits of the land are intended to be beacons of truth.
This is why Paul warned Timothy to “peach the Word” in season and out of season. (2 Timothy 3:16-4:5) The church is intended to be God’s the light of truth the world.
When the church becomes silent or liberal, the restraint of sin is gone. Society begins to drift. Spiritual darkness sweeps over the land.
Historical awakenings have always been rooted in the return to bold and courageous preaching of truth! At first, these preachers and prophets are resisted and persecuted, but once the seed is sown, it begins to take root and break up the fallow ground
Shortly, the Spirit of God uses the un compromised Word of God to bring conviction. (See John 16:7-13) This leads to confession and repentance. Over time, the moral values of a society begin to change in a God-ward direction.
As this shift gains momentum, many come to Christ and societal values begin to change. When the church abandons this role, moral darkness and decay sweeps over the land.
The health of any society will soon follow the truth boldly and consistently proclaimed from the pulpits of the land. When this voice is compromised, confused, watered down or silenced then darkness prevails.
The light must start in the pulpits but then be echoed by every born-again follower of Jesus Christ in the land. That’s when the church becomes the Pilar and Support of Truth.
This is the reason I do so many Freedom Quest Workshops for Pastors and Christian leaders around the world. Calling pastors to personal freedom from sin and bondage and to empower them boldly proclaim the Word of of God is the most direct path to restore churches to their calling to be the Pillar and Support of Truth across entire continents. It is starting to happen in several counties.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
Cooperation Between Early Churches
May 4, 2026
The Cooperation Between Early Churches:
An interesting phenomenon happened in the early church. There were many local congregations and yet they shared a common mission and identity. They knew and had kinship with one another. (Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 16:19) They often sent workers and greetings with one another.
The plural word “churches” appears over 25 times in the New Testament. They were united and not segmented. Local congregations had their own autonomous structure and leadership, but they were intimately connected as the broader body of Christ. This was before cell phones and texting and yet they were more connected and engaged with one another than the modern church.
They labored together for the spread of the gospel, supporting mission workers and church planters, taking collections for disaster relief and sheltering refugees who lost everything from persecution. They loved and took care of one another.
Richer congregations contributed material support for poorer churches and congregations. (1 Corinthians 16:1-2; 2 Corinthians 11:8-10) There was an agape love bond between the early churches that became part of their identity as those belonging to Christ.
These joint endeavors provided huge stability and momentum toward the rapid spread of the gospel. As Jesus said in John 13:34-35 and John 15:12-13; their genuine agape love became the what distinguished them from the secular world and other religions. Christians, as the world soon started calling them, became known by their love for Jesus and one another.
This cooperation and love bond is a major difference between the early church and our modern divided and competing churches. By contrast, the modern Christian kingdom is introverted, cold, calloused, divided and self absorbed.
I encounter godly pastors and poor congregations around the world who love Jesus, devote themselves to the spread of the gospel but live in abject poverty. Many suffer terrible persecution and trials. They cannot even afford to compensate their pastor or provide a basic meeting place.
What’s more tragic, within Islam there is a policy to build a bigger and better mosque next to every Christian church. In many places, the contrast is embarrassing for the Christians. They are abandoned by the body of Christ and alone. They suffer much for Jesus.
I believe every western church should adopt several 3rd world congregation. It is so inexpensive, most individual western Christians or small home churches could adopt a poor 3rd world pastor and congregation. In the process you will discover the agape love that ran knee deep in the early church.
This is where the early church excelled. This is where the modern western church has tragically failed.
Yet, it is the poor third world congregations that are experiencing an explosion with the spread of the gospel. Step out of your comfort zone and become a world changer. Get involved where God is working. We would be happy to help connect you with such a congregation and need.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
An interesting phenomenon happened in the early church. There were many local congregations and yet they shared a common mission and identity. They knew and had kinship with one another. (Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 16:19) They often sent workers and greetings with one another.
The plural word “churches” appears over 25 times in the New Testament. They were united and not segmented. Local congregations had their own autonomous structure and leadership, but they were intimately connected as the broader body of Christ. This was before cell phones and texting and yet they were more connected and engaged with one another than the modern church.
They labored together for the spread of the gospel, supporting mission workers and church planters, taking collections for disaster relief and sheltering refugees who lost everything from persecution. They loved and took care of one another.
Richer congregations contributed material support for poorer churches and congregations. (1 Corinthians 16:1-2; 2 Corinthians 11:8-10) There was an agape love bond between the early churches that became part of their identity as those belonging to Christ.
These joint endeavors provided huge stability and momentum toward the rapid spread of the gospel. As Jesus said in John 13:34-35 and John 15:12-13; their genuine agape love became the what distinguished them from the secular world and other religions. Christians, as the world soon started calling them, became known by their love for Jesus and one another.
This cooperation and love bond is a major difference between the early church and our modern divided and competing churches. By contrast, the modern Christian kingdom is introverted, cold, calloused, divided and self absorbed.
I encounter godly pastors and poor congregations around the world who love Jesus, devote themselves to the spread of the gospel but live in abject poverty. Many suffer terrible persecution and trials. They cannot even afford to compensate their pastor or provide a basic meeting place.
What’s more tragic, within Islam there is a policy to build a bigger and better mosque next to every Christian church. In many places, the contrast is embarrassing for the Christians. They are abandoned by the body of Christ and alone. They suffer much for Jesus.
I believe every western church should adopt several 3rd world congregation. It is so inexpensive, most individual western Christians or small home churches could adopt a poor 3rd world pastor and congregation. In the process you will discover the agape love that ran knee deep in the early church.
This is where the early church excelled. This is where the modern western church has tragically failed.
Yet, it is the poor third world congregations that are experiencing an explosion with the spread of the gospel. Step out of your comfort zone and become a world changer. Get involved where God is working. We would be happy to help connect you with such a congregation and need.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
Components of Healthy Churches
May 3, 2026
Ten Components of Healthy Churches
The following Ten Components are based on over fifty years of biblical study and extensive ministry in hundreds of both good and bad churches around the world.
Though it’s hard to narrow this subject down to just ten points, I have discovered these are common denominators in the most healthy, vibrant, growing and fruitful churches. They were also part of the fabric of the early church.
Number One: Healthy churches exalt Jesus Christ as Savior, Lord and Master while championing a born-again gospel message. (John 3:1-21; 1 Corinthians 9:11-27)
Number Two: Healthy churches build on solid biblical preaching and teaching, sound doctrine and godly leadership. ( 2 Timothy 3:16-4:8)
Number Three: Healthy churches are sensitive to the power, filling, anointing, gifts and guidance of Holy Spirit. (Acts 1:4-8; 13:1-4)
Number Four: Healthy churches engage in meaningful praise and worship of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:46-47; Psalm 148-150)
Number Five: Healthy Churches are fueled by intercessory prayer and fasting. (Isaiah 58:5-12; Acts 13:1-4; 1 Timothy 2:1-8)
Number Six: Healthy churches produce mature and fruitful disciples for Jesus Christ who have been mended from their past and walk in freedom from sin and Satan. (Ephesians 4:17-24; 2 Timothy 2:1-7)
Number Seven: Healthy churches experience spontaneous growth through relational ministry as they fosters healthy Christan community and encouraging friendships rooted in Agape love. (Acts 2:41-47; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31)
Number Eight: Healthy churches generously support the Great Commission and involve their people in short-term mission opportunities as a crucial part of leadership development and discovering Gods will and calling. (Matthew 10:1-15; Luke 10:1-20; Matthew 28:18-20)
Number Nine: Healthy churches become sending churches of gifted and mature members to serve in many places and ways around the world. (Acts 13:1-4; 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10)
Number Ten: Healthy churches reproduce themselves by planting other healthy churches and ministries both at home and abroad. (Acts 11:19-26; 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10; I Corinthians 16:19; Romans 16:16; Acts 15:36-20:38)
I encourage you to labor over these points and build them into the fabric of your church. If you are searching for a good church for yourself and your family, look for as many of these components as possible.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
The following Ten Components are based on over fifty years of biblical study and extensive ministry in hundreds of both good and bad churches around the world.
Though it’s hard to narrow this subject down to just ten points, I have discovered these are common denominators in the most healthy, vibrant, growing and fruitful churches. They were also part of the fabric of the early church.
Number One: Healthy churches exalt Jesus Christ as Savior, Lord and Master while championing a born-again gospel message. (John 3:1-21; 1 Corinthians 9:11-27)
Number Two: Healthy churches build on solid biblical preaching and teaching, sound doctrine and godly leadership. ( 2 Timothy 3:16-4:8)
Number Three: Healthy churches are sensitive to the power, filling, anointing, gifts and guidance of Holy Spirit. (Acts 1:4-8; 13:1-4)
Number Four: Healthy churches engage in meaningful praise and worship of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:46-47; Psalm 148-150)
Number Five: Healthy Churches are fueled by intercessory prayer and fasting. (Isaiah 58:5-12; Acts 13:1-4; 1 Timothy 2:1-8)
Number Six: Healthy churches produce mature and fruitful disciples for Jesus Christ who have been mended from their past and walk in freedom from sin and Satan. (Ephesians 4:17-24; 2 Timothy 2:1-7)
Number Seven: Healthy churches experience spontaneous growth through relational ministry as they fosters healthy Christan community and encouraging friendships rooted in Agape love. (Acts 2:41-47; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31)
Number Eight: Healthy churches generously support the Great Commission and involve their people in short-term mission opportunities as a crucial part of leadership development and discovering Gods will and calling. (Matthew 10:1-15; Luke 10:1-20; Matthew 28:18-20)
Number Nine: Healthy churches become sending churches of gifted and mature members to serve in many places and ways around the world. (Acts 13:1-4; 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10)
Number Ten: Healthy churches reproduce themselves by planting other healthy churches and ministries both at home and abroad. (Acts 11:19-26; 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10; I Corinthians 16:19; Romans 16:16; Acts 15:36-20:38)
I encourage you to labor over these points and build them into the fabric of your church. If you are searching for a good church for yourself and your family, look for as many of these components as possible.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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2026 Freedom Quest Miracle
April 30, 2026
Join the 2026 Freedom Quest Miracle:
2026 is quickly becoming our busiest and most fruitful year ever. I have already conducted two Freedom Quest Workshops in the United States (More are being scheduled), two weekend retreats and international events in Egypt, Belize and Haiti. This is merely the last day of April.
Right now Debby and I are sitting in the Chicago OHare Airport waiting for our flight to Uganda where I will teach the Freedom Quest material for two weeks at a Bible College. We return May 20th. I have several speaking events scheduled shortly thereafter.
Then between June 25 and July 21st, I am scheduled to be in Tanzania to teach four more Freedom Quest workshop for pastors and Christian workers. The first one will be in a Maasai Community over one hundred expected in attendance. Excitement is running high in the Maasai community.
Then shortly after returning home, it is back to Haiti for our annual Bible Conference in early August. But we have a huge mountain to move.
When air travel, printing, translation, pastor housing for conferences and our regular Daily Bible Commentary translation are added together we need to move a budget mountain of over $65,000 dollars between now and August.
Some event planners are asking if they should cut numbers. I believe God wants them bigger and not smaller. Momentum is building. God is moving. I do not want to quench the Holy Spirit.
I have a simple request; could you join me in moving this budget mountain? Debby and I are paying many expenses from our own funds. Prices in Haiti alone are soaring with insane inflation and will require over half of that budget for the annual conference that impacts over 2,500 people.
Please send support through GoServ Global designated to Freedom Quest. I will bring regular updates on the progress.
Please join our giving team and help move this mountain!
Terry Baxter Cofounder of GoServ Global Freedom Quest Director
2026 is quickly becoming our busiest and most fruitful year ever. I have already conducted two Freedom Quest Workshops in the United States (More are being scheduled), two weekend retreats and international events in Egypt, Belize and Haiti. This is merely the last day of April.
Right now Debby and I are sitting in the Chicago OHare Airport waiting for our flight to Uganda where I will teach the Freedom Quest material for two weeks at a Bible College. We return May 20th. I have several speaking events scheduled shortly thereafter.
Then between June 25 and July 21st, I am scheduled to be in Tanzania to teach four more Freedom Quest workshop for pastors and Christian workers. The first one will be in a Maasai Community over one hundred expected in attendance. Excitement is running high in the Maasai community.
Then shortly after returning home, it is back to Haiti for our annual Bible Conference in early August. But we have a huge mountain to move.
When air travel, printing, translation, pastor housing for conferences and our regular Daily Bible Commentary translation are added together we need to move a budget mountain of over $65,000 dollars between now and August.
Some event planners are asking if they should cut numbers. I believe God wants them bigger and not smaller. Momentum is building. God is moving. I do not want to quench the Holy Spirit.
I have a simple request; could you join me in moving this budget mountain? Debby and I are paying many expenses from our own funds. Prices in Haiti alone are soaring with insane inflation and will require over half of that budget for the annual conference that impacts over 2,500 people.
Please send support through GoServ Global designated to Freedom Quest. I will bring regular updates on the progress.
Please join our giving team and help move this mountain!
Terry Baxter Cofounder of GoServ Global Freedom Quest Director
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Getting Involved in a Local Church
April 30, 2026
Getting Involved in a Healthy Church
“41) So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. 42) They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43) Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. 44) And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; 45) and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. 46) Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, 47) praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.” Acts 2:41-47
We already spent time talking about what the church is. It is not a building or an organization, it is a living body of believers. It is a congregation.
The next question is “What does the church do? There are two basic parts to that question. First, believers assemble together for body life activities. This includes teaching, worship, prayer and mentoring. The text above gives a picture of the body life ministry when believers gathered together in the early church. God was present and it was awesome!
But second, they engaged in the Great Commission. They shared the Gospel with the lost, made disciples of those who believed in Jesus and planted congregations of born-again believers in other locations. Every believer engaged in ministry.
As our study continues, we will examine the components of a healthy church. It is important to note that every believer should be part of a good local church. You cannot grow properly without being involved in body life activity and participating in the Great Commission.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“41) So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. 42) They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43) Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. 44) And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; 45) and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. 46) Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, 47) praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.” Acts 2:41-47
We already spent time talking about what the church is. It is not a building or an organization, it is a living body of believers. It is a congregation.
The next question is “What does the church do? There are two basic parts to that question. First, believers assemble together for body life activities. This includes teaching, worship, prayer and mentoring. The text above gives a picture of the body life ministry when believers gathered together in the early church. God was present and it was awesome!
But second, they engaged in the Great Commission. They shared the Gospel with the lost, made disciples of those who believed in Jesus and planted congregations of born-again believers in other locations. Every believer engaged in ministry.
As our study continues, we will examine the components of a healthy church. It is important to note that every believer should be part of a good local church. You cannot grow properly without being involved in body life activity and participating in the Great Commission.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
