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Deuteronomy 32:18
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- John Gill
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John Gill Bible Commentary
And when the Lord saw it,.... The disregard of the Jews to Christ, their forgetfulness of him, their disesteem and rejection of him; their continuance of sacrifices, when the great sacrifice was offered up; their setting up other messiahs and saviours, and the idol of their own righteousness, in opposition to the righteousness of Christ; all which not only as the omniscient God he saw, but took notice of, and considered, and did not at once pass judgment on them, at least did not immediately execute it, but waited some time to see how they would afterwards behave; for it was thirty years or more after the crucifixion of Christ that the utter destruction of the Jews came upon them: he abhorred them; in his heart, despised them, and at last rejected them with contempt and abhorrence, very righteously and in just retaliation, see Zac 11:8; as for what before observed, so for what follows: because of the provoking of his sons, and of his daughters; which is not to be understood of the Lord being provoked to wrath by the sins of those who called themselves or were called his sons and daughters; for these are such who were truly his sons and daughters, and different from those in Deu 32:20, said to be "children in whom is no faith": these are no other than the disciples and followers of Christ, that believed in him, both men and women, and so the children of God, his sons and his daughters by special grace; and the "provoking" of them is the wrath of the enemy against them, as the same word is used and rendered in Deu 32:27; and should be here, "because of wrath", or "indignation against his sons and his daughters" (m); meaning the affliction, distress, and persecution of them, through the wrath of the unbelieving Jews; for after the death of Christ they persecuted his apostles, they beat them and cast them into prison, and put some to death; a persecution was raised against the church at Jerusalem, in which Saul was concerned, who breathed out threatenings and slaughters against the disciples of the Lord, and haled men and women, the sons and daughters of God, and committed them to prison, and persecuted them to strange cities, and gave his voice to put them to death; and in the Gentile world, when the Gospel was carried there, the Jews stirred up the Gentiles everywhere against the followers of Christ, to harass and distress them; and this the Lord saw, and he abhorred them for it, and rejected them. (m) "prae ira in filios suos", Pagninus; "propter iram in filios suos", Van Till; so Maimon. Moreh Nevochim, par. 1. c. 36.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
32:18 the Rock: This expression draws attention to God’s reliability as Father (see 32:4, 9).
Deuteronomy 32:18
The Song of Moses
17They sacrificed to demons, not to God, to gods they had not known, to newly arrived gods, which your fathers did not fear. 18You ignored the Rock who brought you forth; you forgot the God who gave you birth.
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God's Chosen People Have Forgotten Him
By Bob Jones III1.6K31:40Forgetting GodDEU 32:18DEU 32:20PSA 63:1PSA 63:3JER 18:17MAT 6:33In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of remembering and acknowledging God in our lives. He warns against becoming complacent and forgetting the source of our blessings. The speaker uses the analogy of clay and the potter to illustrate our dependence on God. He also highlights the challenge of maintaining a strong relationship with God in a fast-paced and worldly society. The sermon encourages listeners to actively seek and prioritize their connection with God in their daily lives.
America's Godly Heritage
By John Franklin56744:30EXO 20:3DEU 32:1DEU 32:10DEU 32:15DEU 32:18PSA 109:25MAT 6:33In this sermon, the speaker recounts the story of the early pilgrims and Puritans who settled in America, seeing themselves as a type of the children of Israel. The sermon references the 32nd chapter of Deuteronomy, where Moses gives final instructions and prophecies to the people. The speaker emphasizes the importance of answering the question of why God has blessed the nation and given them so much. They suggest that one reason is to fund world missions and spread the Gospel. The sermon also mentions a speech by Ben Franklin, where he acknowledges the hand of God in the nation's struggle for independence and questions whether they have forgotten their powerful friend. The speaker concludes by affirming their belief that God governs in the affairs of men.
The Resting-Place Forgotten.
By Horatius Bonar0Spiritual ForgetfulnessRest in GodDEU 32:18JER 50:6MAT 11:28HEB 3:12Horatius Bonar emphasizes the tragic forgetfulness of humanity regarding their true resting-place, which is God Himself. He draws parallels between Israel's apostasy and the modern man's tendency to seek rest in worldly distractions rather than in the divine provision of Christ. Bonar highlights that this forgetfulness is not only a spiritual oversight but also leads to punishment and dissatisfaction, as true rest can only be found in God. He urges listeners to recognize the necessity and availability of this resting-place, warning against the dangers of preferring false rests that ultimately leave the soul weary and unfulfilled. The sermon calls for a return to God, the only source of true rest and peace.
The Stone of Salvation or Destruction
By Horatius Bonar0Christ as the CornerstoneRejection and Acceptance of JesusGEN 49:24DEU 32:18DEU 32:311SA 23:3PSA 28:1PSA 95:1ISA 26:4ISA 28:16MAT 21:441PE 2:4Horatius Bonar explores the multifaceted significance of the 'stone' in Matthew 21:44, emphasizing its role as a symbol of Christ. He discusses how this stone represents rejection, honor, stumbling, and ultimately destruction, urging listeners to consider their response to Christ. Bonar highlights that acceptance of this stone leads to salvation, while rejection results in eternal consequences. He calls for a personal evaluation of one's relationship with Jesus, the cornerstone of faith, and warns of the impending judgment for those who do not embrace Him. The sermon serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of recognizing Christ's true value in our lives.
The Resting-Place Forgotten
By Horatius Bonar0Spiritual ForgetfulnessRest in GodDEU 32:18JER 50:6MAT 11:28HEB 3:12Horatius Bonar emphasizes the tragic forgetfulness of humanity regarding their true resting-place, which is found in God and Christ Jesus. He draws parallels between Israel's apostasy and modern man's tendency to seek rest in worldly distractions rather than in the divine provision of peace and security. Bonar highlights that this forgetfulness leads to spiritual emptiness and punishment, as God desires to be the refuge for the weary soul. He urges listeners to recognize the necessity and availability of this resting-place, warning against the dangers of preferring false comforts over the true rest found in God. Ultimately, Bonar calls for a return to the awareness of God's love and the rest He offers to all who seek Him.
- John Gill
- Tyndale
John Gill Bible Commentary
And when the Lord saw it,.... The disregard of the Jews to Christ, their forgetfulness of him, their disesteem and rejection of him; their continuance of sacrifices, when the great sacrifice was offered up; their setting up other messiahs and saviours, and the idol of their own righteousness, in opposition to the righteousness of Christ; all which not only as the omniscient God he saw, but took notice of, and considered, and did not at once pass judgment on them, at least did not immediately execute it, but waited some time to see how they would afterwards behave; for it was thirty years or more after the crucifixion of Christ that the utter destruction of the Jews came upon them: he abhorred them; in his heart, despised them, and at last rejected them with contempt and abhorrence, very righteously and in just retaliation, see Zac 11:8; as for what before observed, so for what follows: because of the provoking of his sons, and of his daughters; which is not to be understood of the Lord being provoked to wrath by the sins of those who called themselves or were called his sons and daughters; for these are such who were truly his sons and daughters, and different from those in Deu 32:20, said to be "children in whom is no faith": these are no other than the disciples and followers of Christ, that believed in him, both men and women, and so the children of God, his sons and his daughters by special grace; and the "provoking" of them is the wrath of the enemy against them, as the same word is used and rendered in Deu 32:27; and should be here, "because of wrath", or "indignation against his sons and his daughters" (m); meaning the affliction, distress, and persecution of them, through the wrath of the unbelieving Jews; for after the death of Christ they persecuted his apostles, they beat them and cast them into prison, and put some to death; a persecution was raised against the church at Jerusalem, in which Saul was concerned, who breathed out threatenings and slaughters against the disciples of the Lord, and haled men and women, the sons and daughters of God, and committed them to prison, and persecuted them to strange cities, and gave his voice to put them to death; and in the Gentile world, when the Gospel was carried there, the Jews stirred up the Gentiles everywhere against the followers of Christ, to harass and distress them; and this the Lord saw, and he abhorred them for it, and rejected them. (m) "prae ira in filios suos", Pagninus; "propter iram in filios suos", Van Till; so Maimon. Moreh Nevochim, par. 1. c. 36.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
32:18 the Rock: This expression draws attention to God’s reliability as Father (see 32:4, 9).