A collection of daily Bible commentaries from GoServ Global co-FOunder, Terry Baxter
Book Syllabus
May 29, 2026
Syllabus for the Book of Proverbs
“1) The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2) To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding, 3) To receive instruction in wise behavior, Righteousness, justice and equity; To give prudence to the naive, 4) To the youth knowledge and discretion, 5) A wise man will hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel, 6) To understand a proverb and a figure, The words of the wise and their riddles. 7) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:1-7
Solomon opens the book of Proverbs by handing out the class syllabus. He explains clearly what the student can expect to learn from the book.
The content of this book was prepare to impart wisdom for life. It could be viewed as the first ever book of success. No matter a persons age or status in life, the book of Proverbs can add wisdom and understanding. It points to the ways of God for daily living.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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“1) The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2) To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding, 3) To receive instruction in wise behavior, Righteousness, justice and equity; To give prudence to the naive, 4) To the youth knowledge and discretion, 5) A wise man will hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel, 6) To understand a proverb and a figure, The words of the wise and their riddles. 7) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:1-7
Solomon opens the book of Proverbs by handing out the class syllabus. He explains clearly what the student can expect to learn from the book.
The content of this book was prepare to impart wisdom for life. It could be viewed as the first ever book of success. No matter a persons age or status in life, the book of Proverbs can add wisdom and understanding. It points to the ways of God for daily living.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
The Book of Wisdom
May 28, 2026
The Book of Wisdom
“1) The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:” Proverbs 1:1
When Solomon became king, God offered him a request. Without hesitation, he asked for wisdom. (See 1 Kings 3:6-14) God granted his request.
The end result became the book of Proverbs, also called the book of Wisdom. It contains 31 chapters of common sense wisdom and logic.
Many years ago as a young man, I was challenged to read one chapter of Proverbs a day corresponding to the day of the month. For the most part, it has become a life long habit.
I have gained more practical wisdom from the book of Proverbs than from any other source of study. It touches on nearly every subject and theme in life. In following them there is great reward.
Over the next several months, we will work our way through the book of Proverbs. I am shy about this endeavor knowing that we will barely scratch the surface. This book is a gold mine loaded with many valuable nuggets.
I agree with the theme of the book of Proverbs that wisdom is more desirable than great riches and that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“1) The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:” Proverbs 1:1
When Solomon became king, God offered him a request. Without hesitation, he asked for wisdom. (See 1 Kings 3:6-14) God granted his request.
The end result became the book of Proverbs, also called the book of Wisdom. It contains 31 chapters of common sense wisdom and logic.
Many years ago as a young man, I was challenged to read one chapter of Proverbs a day corresponding to the day of the month. For the most part, it has become a life long habit.
I have gained more practical wisdom from the book of Proverbs than from any other source of study. It touches on nearly every subject and theme in life. In following them there is great reward.
Over the next several months, we will work our way through the book of Proverbs. I am shy about this endeavor knowing that we will barely scratch the surface. This book is a gold mine loaded with many valuable nuggets.
I agree with the theme of the book of Proverbs that wisdom is more desirable than great riches and that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
Postures of Prayer
May 27, 2026
Three Postures of Prayer:
I heard a very intriguing message on prayer recently. It talked about three different postures or dimensions of approaching God in prayer. Let me briefly pass on the blessing.
First, we approach Him as Father from the vantage point of a son or daughter. (Luke 11-2-4) In this posture we come before Him in the “Abba Father” mode. (See Mark 14:36, Romans 8:15 and Galatians 4:6) This goes straight to the heart of Father God.
Second, we approach Him from the vantage point of a friend. (Luke 11:5-8) In this relationship we come before Him from a position of trust and favor. (See John 15:16-16) This was the position often used by Moses and David in the Old Testament. God wants to be our friend.
Finally, we approach Him in as an advocate seeking legal protection. (Luke 18:1-8) This story emphasizes the need for legal protection against an opponent or an accuser. According to Revelation 12:10, Satan seeks to accuse us before God both day and night. According to 1 John 2:1-2, Jesus is both our advocate and propitiation.
We need Jesus because His work on the cross cancelled out the certificate of debt against us. (See Colossians 2:13-15) The biblical backdrop to this kind of praying looks more like the scene in a courtroom.
These three insights are having an impact in my prayer life. I had never heard this teaching previously. These three postures of prayer resonate within me.
I am starting to consciously approach God in these three ways according to the need or merit of the occasion. They are deepening my walk with God in the Spirit. I trust they will be a blessing to you.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
I heard a very intriguing message on prayer recently. It talked about three different postures or dimensions of approaching God in prayer. Let me briefly pass on the blessing.
First, we approach Him as Father from the vantage point of a son or daughter. (Luke 11-2-4) In this posture we come before Him in the “Abba Father” mode. (See Mark 14:36, Romans 8:15 and Galatians 4:6) This goes straight to the heart of Father God.
Second, we approach Him from the vantage point of a friend. (Luke 11:5-8) In this relationship we come before Him from a position of trust and favor. (See John 15:16-16) This was the position often used by Moses and David in the Old Testament. God wants to be our friend.
Finally, we approach Him in as an advocate seeking legal protection. (Luke 18:1-8) This story emphasizes the need for legal protection against an opponent or an accuser. According to Revelation 12:10, Satan seeks to accuse us before God both day and night. According to 1 John 2:1-2, Jesus is both our advocate and propitiation.
We need Jesus because His work on the cross cancelled out the certificate of debt against us. (See Colossians 2:13-15) The biblical backdrop to this kind of praying looks more like the scene in a courtroom.
These three insights are having an impact in my prayer life. I had never heard this teaching previously. These three postures of prayer resonate within me.
I am starting to consciously approach God in these three ways according to the need or merit of the occasion. They are deepening my walk with God in the Spirit. I trust they will be a blessing to you.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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Ever Increasing Fruitfulness
May 26, 2026
Ever Increasing Fruitfulness.
“8) My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.” John 15:8
Let me paraphrase that verse” “By this is the vinedresser glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.”
The fruitfulness of the vineyard is a reflection of the vinedresser. The Father is active in our lives to make us fruitful. He is for us and not against us.
Our part in the context is to abide in Christ, consume His Word, and let the Father do His work. As we align ourself with Him, amazing things start happening. The result is ever increasing fruitfulness.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“8) My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.” John 15:8
Let me paraphrase that verse” “By this is the vinedresser glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.”
The fruitfulness of the vineyard is a reflection of the vinedresser. The Father is active in our lives to make us fruitful. He is for us and not against us.
Our part in the context is to abide in Christ, consume His Word, and let the Father do His work. As we align ourself with Him, amazing things start happening. The result is ever increasing fruitfulness.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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The Miracle of Pruning
May 25, 2026
The Miracle of Pruning
““1) I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2) Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit.” John 15:1-2
I am new to tree husbandry and pruning. Over the past several years I have planted a number of fruit trees.
My first was a cherry tree. I was scared to prune it. Soon it grew a bunch of stray shoots and went wild. I have never gotten any fruit from it.
Then I added some apple trees, peach and pear trees. After reading this text and watching some YouTube videos about pruning, late last fall I rolled up my sleeves and went to work.
Some of the older trees got serious pruning. The newer ones were also groomed. I felt bad. The trees looked empty. I thought I had ruined them.
This spring a miracle started happening. They blossomed like crazy. New branches miraculously appeared. The trees look fuller and healthier. It looks like a bumper crop is developing.
The Father is an experienced vinedresser. He prunes us to make us better and to bring out our full potential. He cuts away things that will hurt us in the long run.
Trust Him. He knows what He is doing. As you place yourself in His hands, you will start bearing amazing fruit.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
““1) I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2) Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit.” John 15:1-2
I am new to tree husbandry and pruning. Over the past several years I have planted a number of fruit trees.
My first was a cherry tree. I was scared to prune it. Soon it grew a bunch of stray shoots and went wild. I have never gotten any fruit from it.
Then I added some apple trees, peach and pear trees. After reading this text and watching some YouTube videos about pruning, late last fall I rolled up my sleeves and went to work.
Some of the older trees got serious pruning. The newer ones were also groomed. I felt bad. The trees looked empty. I thought I had ruined them.
This spring a miracle started happening. They blossomed like crazy. New branches miraculously appeared. The trees look fuller and healthier. It looks like a bumper crop is developing.
The Father is an experienced vinedresser. He prunes us to make us better and to bring out our full potential. He cuts away things that will hurt us in the long run.
Trust Him. He knows what He is doing. As you place yourself in His hands, you will start bearing amazing fruit.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
A Case For Supernaturalism
May 24, 2026
A Case For Supernaturalism
“1) In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1
The Bible was written against the backdrop of supernaturalism. The very first verse introduces God. By definition “God” is supernatural.
He is eternal, all powerful, all knowing, all present and all knowing. He created everything.
According to Romans 1:20-21, this was the philosophical foundation of human civilization. As mankind drifted away from this knowledge of God, rapid moral and social decline followed.
History records many resets and returning to the fundamental knowledge of God. The flood of Noah’s day is a primary example.
The drift always includes replacing the truth about “God” with inferior religious systems and some form of humanism.
Let’s take a major leap forward and talk about the modern western church. How could the modern western church come to the hypothesis that “God no longer does miracles today.”
The answer is that supernaturalism has been replaced by naturalism. “God” has been sanitized and replaced by evolutionary naturalism.
So why doesn’t the western church experience many miracles today? The simple answer is that it no longer believers in a supernatural God who does miracles.
It has taken me years to recover from the theological naturalism propagated through the western church. My faith is growing immensely as I am rediscovering the supernatural God of the Bible.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“1) In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1
The Bible was written against the backdrop of supernaturalism. The very first verse introduces God. By definition “God” is supernatural.
He is eternal, all powerful, all knowing, all present and all knowing. He created everything.
According to Romans 1:20-21, this was the philosophical foundation of human civilization. As mankind drifted away from this knowledge of God, rapid moral and social decline followed.
History records many resets and returning to the fundamental knowledge of God. The flood of Noah’s day is a primary example.
The drift always includes replacing the truth about “God” with inferior religious systems and some form of humanism.
Let’s take a major leap forward and talk about the modern western church. How could the modern western church come to the hypothesis that “God no longer does miracles today.”
The answer is that supernaturalism has been replaced by naturalism. “God” has been sanitized and replaced by evolutionary naturalism.
So why doesn’t the western church experience many miracles today? The simple answer is that it no longer believers in a supernatural God who does miracles.
It has taken me years to recover from the theological naturalism propagated through the western church. My faith is growing immensely as I am rediscovering the supernatural God of the Bible.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
