David guzik book of psalm 22

Phenomenally, we find the biblical texts in substantial agreement with the masoretic text, as well as various translations of the old testament used today. In fact, 2 samuel 22 is virtually identical with psalm 18, with very minor variations. The bible is a real book with stories about real people and this is seen here. Enjoy this episode of things that matter as pastor david guzik. Psalms 22 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Commentary on psalms 22 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Psalms resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals. We need to reflect on these words and the whole psalm as they relate to christ and to all his people in order to understand them fully. In fact, some christian sources lay claim to more than 20 passages in psalms 22 as messianic prophecies i. The first words of the complaint were used by christ himself upon the cross. It contains so many powerful thoughts regarding the savior, and his death on our behalf, that the christian cannot but be stirred by it. The providences of god concerning david were so very extraordinary that we.

The grace of salvation comes out to meet us, bringing us the goodness of god and making us able to receive the gospel. A shorter version of the video telling the story of enduring word and david guziks commentary on the entire bible, and a look at future opportunities. The psalm begins with a section dominated by the agonized prayer of david vv. His sufferings are copiously described from the beginning of the psalm to verse 22. This sounds like a cry of anguish from david, but though written a thousand years before jesus, it is so vivid a description of the crucifixion of jesus that one would think of the writer as being personally present at the cross. Psalm 22 is the 22nd psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse, in the king james version, my god, my god, why hast thou forsaken me. Dig into scripture with david guziks accessible, practical commentaries that anyone can use. Indeed, this psalm is an appropriate lectionary reading for good friday because the gospels cite and allude to it at least five times in the crucifixion account. As such, the dead sea scrolls have revolutionized textual criticism of the old testament. Depending upon when david wrote this psalm, it may very well be that the ark of the covenant was in jerusalem 2 samuel 6. Their presence and activities may very well call for national judgement. For a commentary on the separate verses the reader is referred to the commentary on psalm 18.

Psalm 22 cannot be the prayer and praise of just any afflicted israelite. At other times, the lament focuses on israels enemies, wondering why god had allowed an opponent victory psalm 35. Beneath its historical, surface meaning lies its true spiritual meaning i. Read psalm 22 commentary using the treasury of david. Our adult sunday school class started considering the book of psalms in january of 2015. David, still on the run from saul, heads to the philistines to take refuge, and ends up in gath the hometown of goliath. David guzik is the pastor of calvary chapel santa barbara, having come to serve that congregation in july 2010. This ode of singular excellence was committed to the most excellent of the temple songsters. The book of daniel makes it clear that the true god is the supreme ruler. Reading the words of psalm 22 makes one immediately take noticedavids words were taken, often verbatim, by another godly. David guzik study guide for psalm 22 a new version of this page can be found here the servant of god forsaken, rescued, and triumphant. Our permissions for the guzik enduring word commentary have expired.

On one level, the psalm refers to some event in the life of david, probably when he was being pursued by saul. Enduring word is all about helping people meet and know jesus in and through his word, the bible. The book of psalms is the majestic collection of godinspired songs. The spirit of christ, which was in the prophets, testifies in this. The book of psalms is the third section of the hebrew bible, and a book of the christian old testament. David guzik commentary on psalm 21 describes the joy of the king about the judgment. Daniel 10 and 11 with david guzik calvary chapel ft lauderdale. Many crucial biblical manuscripts such as psalm 22, isaiah 53 and isaiah 61 date to at least 100 b. It cannot be absolutely demonstrated that these titles to the psalms are all of them correct, as it cannot be supposed that they were affixed to them by the authors of the psalms themselves. Psalm 2, 16, 22, 110 david was often a godly suffererone who was about gods business but was suffering at the hands of gods enemies. Its also worth noting that this is the first reference to the church since the letters to the seven churches in revelation 23.

Study guide for psalm 22 by david guzik blue letter bible. Davids thanksgiving psalm david spoke the words of this song to the lord after the lord delivered him from the power of all his enemies and from saul. Im certain that in that tape you would hear him explain psalm 22. These three psalms psalm 22, psalm 23, psalm 24 relate to the sufferings and the glory of the man christ jesus.

Revelation chapter 22 david guziks commentaries on. I call out to the lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain. This was a very strange thing for david to do as he has also killed thousands of philistines, as well as goliath. The prophetical office of christ, from verse 22 to verse 25. This could be both a prayer for help like the first half of the psalm and also a statement that god had answered this prayer like the second half of the psalm.

Guziks commentary is no longer on studylight but can be found below. She discusses many early jewish and christian sources, including the following citation from the babylonian talmud circa 500 ce, which relates this psalm to esther. Psalm 22 is one of the messianic psalms because it expresses the suffering of christ, the son of david, dying at the hands of wicked men. The prophecies of psalm 22 psalm 22 is a particularly appropriate passage of the hebrew bible in which to commence a search for a hidden revelation of the messiah, starting with his name yeshua, meaning the lord saves, and his title messiah anointed one in the original hebrew. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation in the vulgate, this psalm is psalm 21 in a. For more devotional thoughts consider spurgeons the treasury of david. Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning. For example, in psalm 22 the psalmist is concerned with gods apparent inaction. This book is not a private affair, knowable only by an elite it is for all believers. Based on the nkjv, guziks commentaries assume the full trustworthiness and authority of scripture, combining insights from scholars throughout the ages. This is a kind of gem among the psalms, and is peculiarly excellent and. Then david spoke to the lord the words of this song, on the day when the lord had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of saul. But you, lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the one who lifts my head high. David guzik commentary on psalm 24 explains this psalm of david, who.

An explanation of bible prophecy found in the book of psalm. Keep in mind that this psalm was written by david centuries before the suffering of christ on the cross for our sins. This, of course, makes the 22nd chapter in the book of psalms an important element in the portfolio of the christian missionary. And we continued on in that series for about six months ending at psalm 20 at which point we turned our attention to the book of ecclesiastes. Listen to freely downloadable audio sermons by the speaker david guzik in mp3 format. David guzik commentary on 2 samuel 22 describes davids psalm of praise, where he praises god for his deliverance. The lord is my solid rock, my fortress, my rescuer. About bc people are sometimes curious, when they read matthew 27. Check out this weeks message takeaway as david guzik walks us through. In psalm 51, however, davids concern is his own sin. Guzik provides clear exposition of 62 books of the bible in his commentary collection, designed to help bible readers understand what the text.

David is renowned for his work on writing a commentary for each book in the bible. From halleys bible handbook, we have the following. 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. All our praises must refer to the work of redemption. In it, david is working through a very troubling reality in his life with the lords help. 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. Praise, deliverance, and the reason for deliverance. Psalm 22 powerfully displays that joy, both in his obedience to and glorifying of his god and father, and the joy of rescuing and loving those who would trust on. Was psalm 22 written in the early 1st century because of.

Study the bible online using commentary on psalm 22 and more. These words were first uttered by david, and david was speaking for all of gods people. Jewish interpretations of the psalm identify the individual in the psalm with a royal figure, alternatively interpreted as king david, king hezekiah, or queen esther. In his righteousness, given to all who believe romans 3.

Psalm 22 is a prayer of complaint that, perhaps more than any psalm, serves as a link between the old testament and the story of jesus passion. The story of enduring word shorter version youtube. That which is foretold about his vows verse 25, hath respect to his priestly function. 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. Second samuel 22 is actually the longest of davids psalms. There are combinations of different words, hidden in psalm. Psalm 22, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. This psalm, as it sets out the sufferings of christ to the full, so also his three great offices. David guziks commentaries on the bible are available on and are useful for sermon, bible study, and sunday school preparation. David guzik david guzik is husband to ingalill and is a teaching pastor at calvary chapel of santa barbara.