Those who dwell there abide under the shadow of the Almighty, knowing His protection, comfort, and care. i. In Psalm 90:1, Moses spoke of God as the dwelling place of His people. The opening lines of Psalm 91 seem to take that idea further. "Moses spoke of God as the dwelling-place, the habitation, the home of man.1. (1-4) Paul preaches in Thessalonica over three Sabbaths. Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. Then Paul, as his custom was, went in to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and demonstrating that the Christ had ...3. (3-4) The need for the true preaching of the word. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. a.Acts (Enduring Word Commentary) Paperback – December 20, 2000. This is another of David Guzik's well-received Bible commentaries, on the important New Testament Book of Acts - the book of the Bible still being written. The Book of Acts grabs our attention as it shows the greatness of the Holy Spirit s work among the earliest Christians.1. (1) Fear not, knowing you belong to the LORD. But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine.”. a. Says the LORD, who created you…and He who formed you: God speaks to His people as their Creator.Luther kept thinking about Romans 1:17, which says, the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, “He who through faith is righteous shall live.”. b. Luther the monk went on to say: “Night and day I pondered until…. I grasped the truth that the righteousness of God is that righteousness whereby, through ...e. Therefore take heart, men: Paul encouraged them to take heart just a moment before (Acts 27:22). He repeats the encouragement again, this time in light of the revelation from God. “You have reason to take heart – God has given me assurance of your safety, and I believe God .”. i.Video for Psalm 53: Psalm 53 - The Faithful God Delivers His People from Fools. This psalm has the title To the Chief Musician. Set to "Mahalath.". A Contemplation of David. The title describes for us the author, audience, and tune or instrument of the song ( Psalm 88 is the one other psalm set to "Mahalath").Acts 15:6-11. And the apostles, &c., came together to consider of this matter — As the apostles commonly resided at Jerusalem, the greater part of them may have come together on this occasion; and the elders likewise, men most respectable for their grace and gifts, having been chosen to the office of elders from among those on whom the Holy Ghost descended on the day of pentecost.4. (7-10) The leaders of the church in Jerusalem approved Paul’s gospel. a. : The leaders of the Jerusalem church (, the brother of Jesus; , also known as Peter, and ) accepted Paul and his ministry to the Gentiles. They approved Paul’s ministry, knowing that Paul did not require the Gentiles to come under the Mosaic Law to find favor with God.1. (1) Fear not, knowing you belong to the LORD. But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine.”. a. Says the LORD, who created you…and He who formed you: God speaks to His people as their Creator.1. (24-26) Festus asserts Paul is mad, and Paul responds. Now as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are beside yourself! Much learning is driving you mad!”. But he said, “I am not mad, most noble Festus, but speak the words of truth and reason.We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here.When it comes to college admissions, one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make is which standardized test to take – the SAT or the ACT. The first major difference bet...These are astonishing self-claims. i. Matthew 11:27 reveals much to us about the relationship between God the Father and God the Son. · There are no secrets between the Father and the Son. · There is no one who knows the Son as well as the Father does. · There is no one who knows the Father as well as the Son does.Audio for Ephesians 4: Ephesians 4:1-24 – The Walk Worthy of the Call. Ephesians 4:25-5:21 – The New Man and Walking in the Light. A. A call for unity among God’s people. 1. (1) The foundation for all exhortation. I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, a.Amen: This final word in not included in all ancient manuscripts of 2 Peter, yet it is appropriate for a letter affirming the truth in the face of the danger of false prophets and scoffers. We can say there are four meanings to "Amen": · It expresses the desire of the heart. · It expresses the affirmation of our faith.He actually used the word 'defense' ( Acts 22:1 ). In Greek it is the word apologia, from which we get our word 'apology.'. It refers to a formal defense of one's past life or actions." (Boice) b. They kept all the more silent: Once the wild crowd heard Paul address them in Hebrew (Aramaic), they became quiet and ready to listen.1. (1-6) Absalom steals the hearts of the men of Israel. After this it happened that Absalom provided himself with chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. Now Absalom would rise early and stand beside the way to the gate. So it was, whenever anyone who had a lawsuit came to the king for a decision, that Absalom would call to him ...Here is a link to David Guzik's commentary on Acts 15: https://enduringword.com/bible-commen... In this section of Acts, Pastor David Guzik continues speaking on the great dispute...Psalm 45 shows a striking interaction between the Persons of the Trinity. " God, Your God " speaks of the Father and His position of authority over the Second Person of the Trinity. " You " refers to the Son. " Anointed " has in mind the ministry and presence of the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Trinity. iii.Because the Jerusalem Council of Acts 15 dealt with the exact issues Paul writes about, it would seem strange if the Council had already happened, yet he made no mention of it. If it is true that Galatians was written around A.D. 50, then Paul would have been a Christian for about 15 years, being converted on the road to Damascus around A.D. 35. b.A. David avenges the Gibeonites. 1. (1) A three-year famine prompts David to seek God. Now there was a famine in the days of David for three years, year after year; and David inquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, "It is because of Saul and his bloodthirsty house, because he killed the Gibeonites.". a.Bitter Made Sweet – Exodus 15:22-25 – April 6 2021 Asleep in the Storm – Jonah 1:5-6 – April 8 2021. In this daily devotional Pastor Guzik gives us an encouraging Word from the Scriptures for everyday. Baptism in the Name of Jesus - Acts 2:38.Psalm 19 - The Heavens, the Word, and the Glory of God. The title tells us both the author and the audience of the psalm: To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Some believe that the Chief Musician is the Lord GOD Himself, and others suppose him to be a leader of choirs or musicians in David's time, such as Heman the singer or Asaph ( 1 ...King James Version. 15 And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. 2 When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to ...We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here.Psalm 139 - The Ever-Present God. This magnificent psalm is titled For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. It does not surprise us that such a significant psalm came from David's pen, who was "the sweet psalmist of Israel" ( 2 Samuel 23:1 ). The Chief Musician is thought by some to be the LORD God Himself, and others suppose him to be ...1. (1) Trusting the God who delivers His people. In You, O LORD, I put my trust; Let me never be ashamed; Deliver me in Your righteousness. a. In You, O LORD, I put my trust: This psalm of David begins in a similar way to many of his other psalms – with a declaration of trust in God in a time of trouble.You Can Make a Difference. Be a theological lifeline for Christians through your monthly gift. Your generosity fuels gospel outreach around the world. View all of our resources on the biblical book of Acts.Getting Along in God's Family - 1 John 5:1 - November 21, 202... Fresh Bread is Always Better - Exodus 25:23-24, 30 - November 23,...Bible Teaching Resources Completely Free. For more than 20 years, these Bible teaching resources have been online and always completely free. If you want to use the commentary offline, you can purchase print editions of my commentary on many books of the Bible. You can also purchase my commentary to use with Logos Bible software, the WordSearch ...(11-12) Arrival in Philippi. Therefore, sailing from Troas, we ran a straight course to …a. Therefore watch: This was Paul’s third therefore in such a short section. · He gave one therefore about himself (his clear conscience, Acts 20:26 ). · He gave a second therefore about what they should do (take heed, Acts 20:28 ). · This third therefore is given after the urgency of taking heed has been explained.Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise) Acts. Acts 15. Study Acts 15 using Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise) to better understand Scripture with full outline and verse meaning.David Guzik Sermon on Acts 2:1-4 - All Filled with the Holy SpiritA detailed and insightful commentary on Acts 15, the Jerusalem Council, where Paul and Barnabas defended the gospel of grace for Gentiles against the Judaizers. Learn the historical, theological, and practical implications of this pivotal episode in church history.David Guzik commentary on Acts 2, where the Holy Spirit is poured out on the church, and Peter gives his sermon on the day of Pentecost. ... The Team of Enduring Word; Your Story; Commentary. ... by 1 Corinthians 14:21-22, are primarily a gift of communication between the believer and God (1 Corinthians 14:2, 13-15), and is a gift still given ...Acting auditions for kids can be an exciting opportunity for young aspiring performers to showcase their talent and potentially land a role in a film, television show, or theater p...Explore Bible text commentaries by David Guzik, offering insights and interpretations of biblical scriptures.Acts 15:1-12 ¶“ 1 Some men from Judea came down to Antioch, and told the brethren, 'Unless you are circumcised as is the custom of Moses, you can't be saved.' 2 So Paul and Barnabas had a big disagreement and discussion with them. Then the congregation appointed Paul and Barnabas, with some others of their number, to go up to Jerusalem …The Team of Enduring Word; Your Story; Commentary. ... (15-16) The expectation of miracles among the early Christians. ... If they were not sure if God wanted them to continue their public teaching work, the word from the angel at Acts 5:20 made it clear that they were to continue. i. They went to the most public place they could ...Proverbs 3:5 expresses this same idea: Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. The word for lean in Proverbs 3:5 comes from the same root as the word stayed in Isaiah 26:3. When we trust in the LORD, we do not lean on our own understanding. To lean on the LORD is to trust Him.1. (1-3) Nathan's premature advice to David. Now it came to pass when the king was dwelling in his house, and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies all around, that the king said to Nathan the prophet, "See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells inside tent curtains.". Then Nathan said to the king, "Go ...Audio for Ephesians 4: Ephesians 4:1-24 – The Walk Worthy of the Call. Ephesians 4:25-5:21 – The New Man and Walking in the Light. A. A call for unity among God’s people. 1. (1) The foundation for all exhortation. I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, a.His Promise, Our Vow - Genesis 28:20-22 - October 12 2021 Just Perfect - Revelation 22:3-5 - October 14 2021a. Brethren and fathers, hear: Paul began his great defense before the Jews the same way Stephen did: Men and brethren and fathers, listen. ( Acts 7:2) i. “Paul gave a magnificent defense. He actually used the word ‘defense’ ( Acts 22:1 ). In Greek it is the word apologia, from which we get our word ‘apology.’.The Team of Enduring Word; Your Story; Commentary. ... for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints. Then he said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!’” And he said to me, “These are the true sayings of God.” ... These are God’s people (Revelation 17:14, Jude 1:14-15). There is little doubt that …May 13, 2017 · Acts 16:1-18 – Saving, Guiding, Empowering – Enduring Word Media Server.David Guzik Sermon on Acts 13:1-12 - Sent Out by the Holy Spirit1. (1-3) Israel's harlotry with the women of Moab. Now Israel remained in Acacia Grove, and the people began to commit harlotry with the women of Moab. They invited the people to the sacrifices of their gods, and the people ate and bowed down to their gods. So Israel was joined to Baal of Peor, and the anger of the LORD was aroused against ...John 16:28 is a remarkable summary of the work of Jesus. · I have come forth from the Father: Jesus is God, having existed in heaven’s glory and goodness before He ever came to the earth. · And have come into the world: Jesus was born as a man, having added humanity to deity. · Again I leave the world: Jesus would die.This word is used primarily in the sense of persecution. However, it is also used of physical sufferings not related to persecution (Acts 28:5, and Matthew 17:15), of suffering under temptation (Hebrews 2:18) and hardships in a general sense (1 Corinthians 12:26, and Galatians 3:4). i. “Everyone cannot be trusted with suffering.The beginning of Genesis 1:1 is simple: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The beginning of John 1:1 is profound: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John takes us back to this time in eternity past, to meet this One which was from the beginning.2. (13-15) Paul is forced to leave Berea. But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that the word of God was preached by Paul at Berea, they came there also and stirred up the crowds. Then immediately the brethren sent Paul away, to go to the sea; but both Silas and Timothy remained there.We can never understand much of anything until we understand that the Lord GOD is enthroned in heaven, and that the earth is under His command – indeed, the earth is His footstool. i. Stephen quoted Isaiah 66:1-2 in Acts 7:49-50, agreeing with Solomon and Isaiah about the greatness of God the Creator. b.Enduring Word; About. About Enduring Word; Bibliography; David Guzik; Donations; FAQs; Free Smartphone App; ... (Acts 19:11-12) and Peter's shadow (Acts 5:15), Jesus' hem provided a physical object that helped them to believe God for healing at that moment. i. "The stricter groups, such as the Pharisees and the Essenes, counted it an ...