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Warren Wiersbe
Zac Poonen
Carter Conlon
Aeron Morgan
Bill McLeod
William MacDonaldSummary
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
The zeal of thine house - See Psa 59:10. Zeal to promote thy glory, and to keep thy worship pure.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
eaten me up--a glorious feature in the predicted character of the suffering Messiah (Psa 69:9), and rising high even in some not worthy to loose the latchet of His shoes. (Exo 32:19, &c.).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And his disciples remembered that it was written,.... In Psa 69:9, which Psalm belongs to the Messiah, as is manifest from the citations out of it in the New Testament, and the application of them to Christ, as in Joh 15:25, compared with Psa 69:4. Christ is represented in it, as suffering for the sins of his people; for he himself was innocent; and was hated without a cause; but having the sins of his people imputed to him, he made satisfaction for them, and so restored what he took not away. His sufferings are spoken of in it as very great; and from it we learn, that they are fitly called, by himself, a baptism, which he desired to be baptized with, Luk 12:50, since the waters are said to come into his soul, and he to be in deep waters, where the floods overflowed him; so that he was as one immersed in them: it is not only prophesied of him in it, that he should be the object of the scorn and contempt of the Jewish nation, and be rejected by them, and treated with the utmost indignity, and loaded with reproaches; but it foretold, that they should give him gall to eat, and vinegar to drink, which were literally fulfilled in him: and even the Jews themselves seem to be under some conviction, that the Psalm has respect to him; for Aben Ezra, a noted commentator of theirs, on the last words of the Psalm, has this note; "the sense is, they and their children shall inherit it in the days of David, or in the days of the Messiah.'' It appears from hence, that the disciples of Christ were acquainted with the sacred writings, and had diligently read them, and searched into them, and had made them their study; and upon this wonderful action of Christ, called to mind, and reflected upon the following passage of Scripture, which they judged very proper and pertinent to him: the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. This passage, so far as it is cited, agrees exactly, word for word, with the original text in Psa 69:9, wherefore it is very strange that Surenhusius (f) should remark a difference, and give himself a good deal of trouble to reconcile it: he observes, that in the Hebrew text, it is read, "the zeal of the Lord", in the third person; whereas it is there, , "the zeal of thine house", as here, in the second person: indeed, the word "for", is left out, as he remarks, there being no need of it in the citation; the evangelist only historically relating the accommodation of it to Christ, by the disciples; whereas in the original text, the words contain a reason of the reproach and shame which Christ endured, and was put to by the Jews on account of his zeal for the house, honour, and worship of God; and the latter part of the text is not produced at all, being not for the present purpose, though very applicable to Christ; and is cited, and applied to him by the apostle, in Rom 15:3. Such was Christ's regard to his Father's house, and which was typical of the church of God; and such his concern for his honour, ordinances, and worship, that when he saw the merchandise that was carried on in the temple, his zeal, which was a true and hearty affection for God, and was according to knowledge, was stirred up in him, and to such a degree, that it was like a consuming fire within him, that ate up his spirits; so that he could not forbear giving it vent, and expressing it in the manner he did, by driving those traders out of it. Phinehas and Elias were in their zeal, as well as other things, types of Christ; and in the Spirit and power of the latter he came; and Christ not only expressed a zeal for the house of God, the place of religious worship, but for the church and people of God, whose salvation he most earnestly desired, and most zealously pursued: he showed his strong, and affectionate regard to it, by his suretyship engagements for them, by his assumption of their nature, by his ardent desire to accomplish it, and by his voluntary and cheerful submission to death on account of it. And such was his zeal for it, that it eat him up, it inflamed his Spirit and affections, consumed his time and strength, and, at last, his life: and he also showed a zeal for the discipline of God's house, by his severe reflections on human traditions; by asserting the spirituality of worship; by commanding a strict regard to divine institutions; and by sharply inveighing against the sins of professors of religion: and he discovered a warm zeal for the truths of the Gospel, by a lively and powerful preaching of them; by his constancy and assiduity in it; by the many fatiguing journeys he took for that purpose; by the dangers he exposed himself to by it; and by the care he took to free the Gospel from prejudice and calumnies: and it becomes us, in imitation of our great master, to be zealous for his truths and ordinances, and for the discipline of his house, and not bear with either the erroneous principles, or the bad practices of wicked men. (f) Biblos Katallages, p. 347.
Jesus Cleanses the Temple
16To those selling doves He said, “Get these out of here! How dare you turn My Father’s house into a marketplace!” 17His disciples remembered that it is written: “Zeal for Your house will consume Me.”
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Seven Words From the Cross - Obedience
By Warren Wiersbe4.0K37:00PSA 69:3PSA 69:8MAT 25:31JHN 2:17JHN 15:25JHN 18:1ROM 15:3In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the last words of Jesus on the cross, specifically focusing on the statement "I thirst." He emphasizes that even though it may seem like a simple statement, there are spiritual treasures to be found in it. The preacher highlights three portraits of Jesus that can be seen in this statement: the suffering Son of Man, the one who identifies with those in need, and the one who fulfills the hunger and thirst for righteousness. The sermon also draws parallels between the six hours Jesus spent on the cross and the six days of creation, emphasizing the significance of Jesus' work in the new creation.
Doing God's Will Is the Greatest Thing
By Zac Poonen2.1K55:55God's WillPSA 40:7JHN 2:17ROM 6:23In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding and doing the will of God. He refers to the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5, 6, and 7 as a revelation of the will of God for believers in the new covenant. Jesus himself came to earth not to do his own will, but to do the will of the Father. The preacher also highlights the temporary nature of the world and its values, urging believers to live for eternal things by doing the will of God.
The Glorious Uncovered King of Israel
By Carter Conlon2.0K56:51Servanthood2SA 6:172SA 6:19JHN 2:17HEB 9:14In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the soldiers dividing Jesus' clothing into four parts at the foot of the cross. He emphasizes that Jesus willingly laid down his life and allowed his clothes to be taken, showing his selflessness and provision even in his crucifixion. The speaker highlights the importance of the gospel, which embodies the heart of God and reaches out to fallen humanity. He encourages believers to live for God, even if it means facing reproach from those who despise the government of God. The sermon concludes with a personal anecdote about the joy of the Lord and the speaker's commitment to living for God.
The Majesty of God's Holiness
By Aeron Morgan1.8K56:24Holiness Of GodISA 6:1JHN 2:17HEB 12:14REV 15:3In this sermon, the speaker discusses the distorted view of God that exists in many churches today. He criticizes the prevalence of humanistic philosophy and sermons that cater to emotions and ego, rather than focusing on God. The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's holiness and the temporary nature of worldly pursuits. He calls for a return to biblical teaching and a revival in churches, highlighting the need for sinners to embrace God's provision for holiness through his grace. The sermon references Isaiah 6 and Revelation 15 to illustrate the awe-inspiring nature of God's holiness.
God's Alarm Clock
By Bill McLeod1.1K1:02:28WarningPSA 119:133PRO 21:16JHN 2:17ACT 13:52ROM 14:171TH 5:61TH 5:92TI 2:241PE 2:211JN 2:1In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living a righteous and alert life. He shares a story of a man who fearlessly faced a dangerous situation because he had faith in heaven. The preacher encourages the audience to walk wisely, redeem their time, and be filled with the Spirit. He emphasizes that our lives are like a theater, being watched by God, angels, and even demons. The sermon concludes with a reminder to stay awake and prepared for the coming of Jesus. The preacher also shares a personal anecdote about a mischievous classroom experience.
Jesus Christ Is God
By William MacDonald89739:59Jesus ChristPSA 147:4MAT 6:19MAT 22:37LUK 6:27LUK 9:23JHN 2:172CO 8:9In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the incredible truth of the gospel. He describes Jesus as the judge who dies for criminals and the advocate who pays the fine for his clients. The preacher highlights the significance of what happened at Calvary, stating that it is the most awe-inspiring event in the history of the universe. He compares the physical immensities of outer space and the human cell to the spiritual reality of Jesus' sacrifice. The sermon concludes with a tribute to Jesus, highlighting the uniqueness and power of his life, and emphasizing the depth of his suffering and redemption on the cross.
The Appearing of Resurrection and the Giving of Power
By Newman Sze8201:22:11MAT 28:1MAT 28:19MRK 16:15LUK 24:44JHN 20:19JHN 21:25In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the 40 days that Jesus spent on earth after His resurrection. He explains that during this time, Jesus trained His disciples to shift their focus from external things to internal revelation, from the flesh to the Holy Spirit, and from the law to life. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about a turbulent airplane ride to illustrate the need for Christians to rise above fear and rely on the Holy Spirit. He concludes by urging the audience to prioritize their personal encounter with the Lord and the experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit.
(Radical Jesus) 15 Radical Surrender
By Glenn Meldrum44224:13SurrenderPSA 69:9MAT 6:33JHN 2:17JHN 8:28JHN 12:50The video titled "God Commands Christians to Forgive" produced by IHP Video Productions emphasizes the importance of forgiveness in the Christian faith. It highlights the radical nature of surrender and the absolute surrender that Jesus demonstrated to his Heavenly Father. The video encourages viewers to comprehend Christ's surrender and recognize that it was extremely radical. It also introduces the new ministry endeavor of IHP Video Productions, which aims to communicate the radical nature of the Biblical faith through video.
The Way to Heavenly Fullness - Part 2
By T. Austin-Sparks2Zeal for GodAbandonment to God's Will1KI 17:81KI 18:331KI 19:142KI 2:1ISA 59:17MAT 26:39LUK 1:17JHN 2:17HEB 10:7JAS 5:17T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the zeal of Elijah as a model for believers, illustrating how true jealousy for the Lord's rights leads to heavenly fullness. He explains that Elijah's life exemplifies a complete abandonment to God's interests, showcasing how this zeal is reflected in prayer, obedience, and self-effacement. The connection between Elijah and John the Baptist highlights the continuity of this spirit, culminating in the recognition of Jesus as the fulfillment of God's rights. Sparks urges believers to prioritize God's place in their lives, asserting that true spiritual fullness comes from surrendering personal interests for God's glory.
Zeal
By William MacDonald1Zeal for GodPassionate DiscipleshipEXO 17:9LUK 12:50JHN 2:17JHN 9:4HEB 1:7William MacDonald emphasizes the critical importance of zeal in the life of a disciple, arguing that without a passionate commitment to Christ, one stands condemned. He illustrates this through the examples of Jesus, John the Baptist, and the Apostle Paul, all of whom exhibited fervent dedication to God's work. MacDonald challenges Christians to reflect on their own level of zeal, comparing it to the fervor seen in secular movements, and calls for a wholehearted devotion to God. He concludes that true zeal is characterized by a singular focus on pleasing God, regardless of personal cost or societal opinion.
Quiet Zeal
By A.W. Tozer0Quiet ZealTrue RighteousnessISA 42:2MAT 23:15JHN 2:17ROM 12:11GAL 4:18PHP 2:14COL 3:23TIT 2:14JAS 1:201PE 3:15A.W. Tozer emphasizes the distinction between noisy zeal and the quiet zeal that reflects true godliness. He critiques those who are overly zealous in their pursuits, often creating chaos and distraction, while highlighting that genuine zeal, like that of Christ, is marked by humility and compassion. Tozer illustrates this with an anecdote about a passionate advocate for animal rights whose efforts, though well-intentioned, ultimately led to futility. He reminds us that true zeal should not be loud and disruptive but rather a quiet, steadfast commitment to righteousness. The sermon calls for a deeper understanding of what it means to be zealous in a way that aligns with God's character.
Holy Longings
By David Smithers0PSA 42:1MAT 28:19JHN 2:17ROM 8:29EPH 5:30David Smithers preaches on the intimate connection believers have with Christ, emphasizing the need to possess the same passions and longings as Jesus. He discusses the heart longings of Jesus, including a longing for holiness, revival in the Church, reaching the unreached, and a deeper longing for Jesus Himself, highlighting the necessity of nurturing these holy desires through prayer.
But Thou Oh Man of God
By Edwin Fesche0NUM 10:29MAT 7:7JHN 2:17ROM 14:52CO 3:17EPH 3:10Edwin Fesche discusses the history and principles of the brethren movement, emphasizing their adherence to the cardinal truths of Scripture while differing in views on Church Truth and the role of an officiating minister. The brethren movement advocates for separation from worldly Christianity, leading to their unpopularity but also stripping away pride and emphasizing a return to New Testament Church principles. Fesche challenges believers to prioritize Scripture in upholding brethren principles, highlighting the importance of being fully persuaded by God's Word rather than human shortcomings or popular opinions.
All Satan's Apples Have Worms
By John R. Rice0EXO 20:6NUM 24:20PSA 37:7PRO 5:3PRO 14:12PRO 16:25PRO 23:31DAN 12:3LUK 15:11JHN 2:17John R. Rice preaches about the consequences of following Satan's deceitful promises, using the story of the prodigal son to illustrate how all of the Devil's apples have worms. He emphasizes that every time the Devil promises happiness, it leads to lies and deception, ultimately resulting in ruin and disappointment. Through various Bible verses, he highlights the inevitable consequences of sin and the ultimate joy and forgiveness found in returning to God.
Zeal
By Samuel Logan Brengle0Zeal for SoulsSacrificial LoveJHN 2:17ROM 10:1Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes the necessity of zeal in soul-winning, drawing parallels between the fervor of military leaders like Sheridan and the passion required to save souls. He argues that true zeal must be sacrificial and rooted in a deep understanding of both the dire state of sinners and the incredible grace available through Christ. Brengle warns against various forms of misguided zeal, such as partial zeal, party zeal, and zeal born of ignorance, urging believers to embody a zeal that is tender towards sinners yet uncompromising towards sin. He highlights the example of Paul, who labored tirelessly for the spiritual growth of his converts, and ultimately points to Jesus as the ultimate model of sacrificial zeal. The sermon calls for a fervent commitment to the mission of saving souls, reflecting the love and zeal of God.
Zeal - Love Ablaze!
By Leonard Ravenhill0Zeal for GodSpiritual RevivalJOL 2:17JHN 2:17JHN 7:24EPH 4:262TI 3:5Leonard Ravenhill passionately addresses the need for zeal in the Church, emphasizing that true zeal is love ablaze, which drives believers to confront sin and pollution within their communities. He contrasts the weeping Christ with the whipping Christ, highlighting Jesus' deep sorrow over the defilement of the temple and the need for modern preachers to weep over the state of the Church. Ravenhill warns against counterfeit zeal and calls for a return to genuine, Spirit-filled passion that prioritizes God's glory over personal gain. He laments the current state of the Church, which has become complacent and distracted by worldly concerns, urging believers to rekindle their fervor for God. Ultimately, he challenges the congregation to embody the zeal of Christ, which should consume them in their pursuit of holiness and righteousness.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
The zeal of thine house - See Psa 59:10. Zeal to promote thy glory, and to keep thy worship pure.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
eaten me up--a glorious feature in the predicted character of the suffering Messiah (Psa 69:9), and rising high even in some not worthy to loose the latchet of His shoes. (Exo 32:19, &c.).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And his disciples remembered that it was written,.... In Psa 69:9, which Psalm belongs to the Messiah, as is manifest from the citations out of it in the New Testament, and the application of them to Christ, as in Joh 15:25, compared with Psa 69:4. Christ is represented in it, as suffering for the sins of his people; for he himself was innocent; and was hated without a cause; but having the sins of his people imputed to him, he made satisfaction for them, and so restored what he took not away. His sufferings are spoken of in it as very great; and from it we learn, that they are fitly called, by himself, a baptism, which he desired to be baptized with, Luk 12:50, since the waters are said to come into his soul, and he to be in deep waters, where the floods overflowed him; so that he was as one immersed in them: it is not only prophesied of him in it, that he should be the object of the scorn and contempt of the Jewish nation, and be rejected by them, and treated with the utmost indignity, and loaded with reproaches; but it foretold, that they should give him gall to eat, and vinegar to drink, which were literally fulfilled in him: and even the Jews themselves seem to be under some conviction, that the Psalm has respect to him; for Aben Ezra, a noted commentator of theirs, on the last words of the Psalm, has this note; "the sense is, they and their children shall inherit it in the days of David, or in the days of the Messiah.'' It appears from hence, that the disciples of Christ were acquainted with the sacred writings, and had diligently read them, and searched into them, and had made them their study; and upon this wonderful action of Christ, called to mind, and reflected upon the following passage of Scripture, which they judged very proper and pertinent to him: the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. This passage, so far as it is cited, agrees exactly, word for word, with the original text in Psa 69:9, wherefore it is very strange that Surenhusius (f) should remark a difference, and give himself a good deal of trouble to reconcile it: he observes, that in the Hebrew text, it is read, "the zeal of the Lord", in the third person; whereas it is there, , "the zeal of thine house", as here, in the second person: indeed, the word "for", is left out, as he remarks, there being no need of it in the citation; the evangelist only historically relating the accommodation of it to Christ, by the disciples; whereas in the original text, the words contain a reason of the reproach and shame which Christ endured, and was put to by the Jews on account of his zeal for the house, honour, and worship of God; and the latter part of the text is not produced at all, being not for the present purpose, though very applicable to Christ; and is cited, and applied to him by the apostle, in Rom 15:3. Such was Christ's regard to his Father's house, and which was typical of the church of God; and such his concern for his honour, ordinances, and worship, that when he saw the merchandise that was carried on in the temple, his zeal, which was a true and hearty affection for God, and was according to knowledge, was stirred up in him, and to such a degree, that it was like a consuming fire within him, that ate up his spirits; so that he could not forbear giving it vent, and expressing it in the manner he did, by driving those traders out of it. Phinehas and Elias were in their zeal, as well as other things, types of Christ; and in the Spirit and power of the latter he came; and Christ not only expressed a zeal for the house of God, the place of religious worship, but for the church and people of God, whose salvation he most earnestly desired, and most zealously pursued: he showed his strong, and affectionate regard to it, by his suretyship engagements for them, by his assumption of their nature, by his ardent desire to accomplish it, and by his voluntary and cheerful submission to death on account of it. And such was his zeal for it, that it eat him up, it inflamed his Spirit and affections, consumed his time and strength, and, at last, his life: and he also showed a zeal for the discipline of God's house, by his severe reflections on human traditions; by asserting the spirituality of worship; by commanding a strict regard to divine institutions; and by sharply inveighing against the sins of professors of religion: and he discovered a warm zeal for the truths of the Gospel, by a lively and powerful preaching of them; by his constancy and assiduity in it; by the many fatiguing journeys he took for that purpose; by the dangers he exposed himself to by it; and by the care he took to free the Gospel from prejudice and calumnies: and it becomes us, in imitation of our great master, to be zealous for his truths and ordinances, and for the discipline of his house, and not bear with either the erroneous principles, or the bad practices of wicked men. (f) Biblos Katallages, p. 347.