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 2 Corinthians 4, in which Paul encourages the Corinthian church not to lose heart in times of affliction.
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 Ezekiel 1 describes the vision Ezekiel had of God and His throne while being one of the captives.
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.
David Guzik commentary on James 5, where James rebukes the rich and gives a call for patient endurance in light of the coming judgment.
i. “The land has borne the insults of the nations long enough, and Yahweh’s own passion has been ignited. He will have the last word.” (Block) c. The nations that are around you shall bear their own shame: In a solemn oath, God promised that He would vindicate Israel and the ...
It was obvious that the simple man’s presentation was more powerful than the actor’s, and afterwards the actor told him: “I know the Psalm, but you know the Shepherd.” ii. That was the difference between the preaching of Paul and the preaching of the most eminent apostles. Paul ...
David Guzik commentary on 2 Chronicles 7, where the temple is dedicated by God with fire from heaven, and by man with multiple sacrifices.
1. (20-23) God glorified through His judgment on Sidon. Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, “Son of man, set your face toward Sidon, and prophesy against her, and say, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “Behold, I am against you, O Sidon; I will be glorified in your mids...