1. (18-21) Two paths for the sword of judgment. The word of the LORD came to me again, saying: “And son of man, appoint for yourself two ways for the sword of the king of Babylon to go; both of them shall go from the same land. Make a sign; put it at the head of the ...
But it happened that night that the word of God came to Nathan, saying, “Go and tell My servant David, ‘Thus says the LORD: “You shall not build Me a house to dwell in. For I have not dwelt in a house since the time that I brought up Israel, even to this day, but have g...
David Guzik commentary on 2 Corinthians 4, in which Paul encourages the Corinthian church not to lose heart in times of affliction.
David Guzik commentary on 1 Thessalonians 4, where Paul gives instructions on how to walk and to please God and to be confident in the coming of Jesus.
Paul responds by quoting, The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness (Psalm 24:1). The cow belonged to the Lord when it was on the hoof, and it belongs to the Lord now that it is on the barbecue! The food wasn’t the issue, the idol worshipping atmosphere was the issue. ...
David Guzik commentary on James 5, where James rebukes the rich and gives a call for patient endurance in light of the coming judgment.
Then a very simple man got up and began to recite the same Psalm. He wasn’t very eloquent, so at first people thought it was a little funny. But his presentation was straight from his heart, so when he finished the group sat in respectful silence. It was obvious that the simple man...
“And you, son of man, prophesy to the mountains of Israel, and say, ‘O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the LORD! Thus says the Lord GOD: “Because the enemy has said of you, ‘Aha! The ancient heights have become our possession,’”’ therefore prophesy, and say, ‘Thus ...
David Guzik commentary on 2 Chronicles 7, where the temple is dedicated by God with fire from heaven, and by man with multiple sacrifices.
a. The word of the LORD came to me again: This continues a series of prophecies Ezekiel made against Tyre, the great commercial harbor city of the Phoenicians, north of Israel. b. Say to the prince of Tyre: The prophecies of Ezekiel 26-27 focused on Tyre as a city. Now Ezekiel will...