David in this psalm so describes just such a battle ii. The levites those of the tribe of levi, who were the paid ministers for the nation of israel shall have no inheritance among their brethren. This psalm of praise and victory was written and sung after the lord made david king of all israel and gave him victory over the nations that opposed his rule 2 sam. The deliverance of a single soul may seem a small thing, but if the single soul has prayed it is no longer small, for gods good name is involved. Revelation chapter 22 david guziks commentaries on. He sang this song to the lord when the lord saved him from saul and all his other enem. But when david needed help, god led david to a rock. To the chief musician, a psalm of david, the servant of the lord, who spake unto the lord the words of this song in the day that the lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of saul. David guzik s commentaries on the bible are available on and are useful for sermon, bible study, and sunday school preparation.
A psalm of david the words a psalm are not here in the original, and may convey a slightly erroneous impression, as if the psalm had been composed for the express purpose of. Dec 20, 2014 the psalm closes out with a focus on jerusalem and a time when god would delight in righteous sacrifices verses 18 19. A shorter version of the video telling the story of enduring word and david guzik s commentary on the entire bible, and a look at future opportunities. A psalm of david the words a psalm are not here in the original, and may convey a slightly erroneous impression, as if the psalm had been composed for the express purpose of being used publicly in the worship of god. Sep 23, 2019 in this 3part series on how to study the bible we get to take an in depth look into how pastor david guzik studies the scripture, and prepares a commentary or teaching. Dig into scripture with david guziks accessible, practical commentaries that anyone can use. Psalm 51 commentary create in me a clean heart faithful. Well, then from verses 1521 david speaks of gods posture towards two groups. Indeed, psalm 1 can be said to introduce all the bibles. Genesis chapter 35 david guziks commentaries on the. It is almost identical to 2 samuel 22 according to charles and emilie briggs in the international critical commentary series, this psalm borrowed material from 2 samuel 22. Written at the end of davids life 2sam 22 60 years old 2. It is hard to think of a human experience or emotion that doesnt find its voice in these songs.
In my many years of teaching versebyverse through the bible, i came to prepare my teaching notes in a certain way. In this commentary, david guzik explains psalms 41 through 80, song by song and verse by verse, helping you to understand, enjoy, and learn from gods songbook. All which is not to be understood grossly, but only to denote gods using the ministry of angels, in raising such storms and tempests. My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. He sang this song to the lord when the lord saved him from saul and all. It was published by enduring word media and has a total of 184 pages in the book. David rejoices in the deliverances god wrought for him. Psalms 18 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. He sang to the lord the words of this song when the lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of saul. The repeated word, cry, shows the urgency and fervency of davids prayers. The title of this book is romans commentary and it was written by david guzik. Psalms 18 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The psalm closes out with a focus on jerusalem and a time when god would delight in righteous sacrifices verses 1819.
The story of enduring word shorter version youtube. David guzik listen to freely downloadable audio sermons by the speaker david guzik in mp3 format. Cherub or, upon the cherubim, upon the angels, who are also called gods chariots, psalms 68. While david may have thought only of yahwehs fame spread abroad, his words at their full value portray the lords anointed psalm 18. Another version of the psalm is found in 2 samuel 22, and quotations and allusions are found in psalm 116.
For 7 years before that, david was the director of calvary chapel bible college germany, near siegen, germany. For as aristotle had two sorts of writings, one called exoterical, for his common auditors, another acromatical, for his private scholars and familiar acquaintance. In verses 15 and 16 the righteous have their prayers heard by god while god is antagonistic to the wicked. A shorter version of the video telling the story of enduring word and david guziks commentary on the entire bible, and a. For the riches of true knowledge and heavenly wisdom, are here set open for us, to take. And it helpfully tells us the circumstances under which this psalm was penned by david. The whole shechem incident is a result of jacob going to shechem instead of to bethel, where he was supposed to be. The result of that rescue was davids victory and security psalm 18.
And he said, 1 i will love thee, o lord, my strength. In psalms we also find the joys and struggles of living for god in a troubled world. In this 3part series on how to study the bible we get to take an in depth look into how pastor david guzik studies the scripture, and prepares a commentary or teaching. Hebrews chapter 4 david guziks commentaries on the. David guzik study guide for psalm 19 blue letter bible. Making psalm 51 personal we see in the scriptures, that god did indeed forgive david and was faithful to his promises to david. A psalm of david, f the servant of the l ord, g who addressed the words of this h song to the l ord on the day when the l ord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of saul. While there is much to draw out of this rich text, id like to highlight two observations.
David guziks commentaries on the bible are available on and are useful for sermon, bible study, and sunday school preparation. Psalm 8 is an exception in book 1, as it does not pertain specifically to david. Psalm 103 has been immensely helpful for me as a pattern for commanding my soul in seasons of low affection. Like addisons hymn beginning, when all thy mercies, o my god, this psalm is the song of a grateful. David guzik david guzik is husband to ingalill and is a teaching pastor at calvary chapel of santa barbara. Our prayers are more fervent when we sense how needy we really are. Though melchizedek seems like an obscure figure, he figures to be a very important old testament person. Guzik provides clear exposition of 62 books of the bible in his commentary collection, designed to help bible readers. Deuteronomy chapter 18 david guziks commentaries on. This psalm we met with before, in the history of davids life, 2 samuel 2 that was the first edition of it.
Since there are such a large number of resources on this page 10,000 links you might consider beginning with the more recent commentaries that briefly discuss all 150 psalms paul apple 750 pages, thomas constable, david guzik, bob utley. David guzik study guide for psalm 18 sermons, illustrations, devotionals. To the chief musician, a psalm of david, the servant of the lord, who spake unto the lord the words of this song in the day that the lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the h. It is davids thanksgiving for the many deliverances god had wrought for him. Gods word is a source of illumination and guidance to us. Some believe that the chief musician is the lord god himself, and others suppose him to be a leader of choirs or musicians in davids time, such as heman the singer or asaph 1 chronicles 6. David affirms, all his ordinances were before me, and i did not put away his statutes from me 18. To the chief musician, a psalm of david, the servant of the lord, who spake unto the lord the words of this song in the day that the lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies. This psalm is virtually the same as the psalm sung by david at the very end of his life, as recorded in 2 samuel 22. Psalm 34 commentary gods posture toward people 1521. Hebrews chapter 4 david guziks commentaries on the bible. Its also worth noting that this is the first reference to the church since the letters to the seven churches in revelation 23. Its concern is with all human authority, not only davids rule. Guzik provides clear exposition of 62 books of the bible in his commentary collection, designed to help bible readers understand what the text.
The insertion of this psalm, which is not in the book of psalms, was probably suggested by the insertion of the long psalm in 2 samuel 22. Psalm 18 warren wiersbe be bible study series bible gateway. Psalm 18 warren wiersbe be bible study series bible. Though the author and context are unknown, there is a reason this psalm was made the gateway to israels worship poetry. David rules the nations and now, because god delivered david from all his enemies, david would rule over not only them the nation of israel but also the nations surrounding them whom god had given into the hands of israel. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation in the vulgate, this psalm is psalm 17 in a slightly different numbering system. He has been in christian service for more than 30 years, including two church plants and more than seven years as a missionary in germany as director and teacher for an international bible college. David guzik commentary on psalm 18, where david remembers the victory in the past that god gave him, declaring gods present and future power for him. It is likely that david composed this song as a younger man. Book 1 psalms 141 bible commentary theology of work.
David guzik is the pastor of calvary chapel santa barbara, having come to serve that congregation in july 2010. For a commentary on the separate verses the reader is referred to the commentary on psalm 18. The title tells us both the author and the audience of the psalm. Psalm 1 1 blessed is the man that doeth not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in ye seat of the scornful. Praise of god for david s victory against saul for the chief musician. David credits god with rescuing him and praises the lord for rewarding his righteousness. To the chief musician a psalm of david, the servant of the lord, who spake unto the lord the words of this song in the day that the lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of saul. Psalms 18 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible.
Based on the nkjv, guziks commentaries assume the full trustworthiness and authority of scripture, combining insights from scholars throughout the ages. A psalm of david the words a psalm are not here in the original, and may convey a slightly erroneous impression, as if the psalm had been composed for the express. But though conscious to ourselves of many a false step, let there not be a wicked departure from our god. Psalm 18 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Genesis chapter 14 david guziks commentaries on the. While not a perfect man, the pattern of davids life was to honor and obey god 1 samuel. If psalm 23 is the bestknown psalm in the bible, psalm 1 is the most comprehensive. Psalm 18 this psalm of praise and victory was written and sung after the lord made david king of all israel and gave him victory over the nations that opposed his rule 2 sam. Through a series of unexpected events i found that what i prepared for myself as teaching notes was helpful to some others as bible commentary. A general expression of thanksgiving to god as the author of all these blessings, and as worthy of universal confidence and praise, psalm 18. No matter how much saul persecuted david, david did not consider saul his enemy. This part of psalm 18 declares that davids intent was to humble himself before god. A psalm of david the servant of jehovah, who spake unto jehovah the words of this song in the day that jehovah delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of saul.
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