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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
This poor man--literally, "humble," himself as a specimen of such.
John Gill Bible Commentary
This poor man cried,.... Singling out some one person from among the humble, who was remarkably delivered; it is the common case of the people of God to be poor and afflicted, and in their afflictions they cry unto the Lord to be supported under them, and delivered out of them: or this may be understood of David himself, who was poor, not with respect to outward things, but in spirit; was much afflicted, and especially greatly distressed when in the court of Achish; at which time he cried unto the Lord, as was his usual way, and that internally, as Moses did, Exo 14:15. Some think Jesus Christ is intended by this poor man, who was poor in temporals, though rich, and Lord of all; and was greatly afflicted, both in body and soul; and who, in the days of his flesh, offered up prayers and supplications, with strong crying and tears, Heb 5:7; and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles; so the Lord always heard his son Jesus Christ, and especially in the day of salvation, and delivered him out of all his troubles, both of body and soul, when he raised him from the dead, and gave him glory; and he heard David his servant, as he often did; particularly when at Gath, and made way for his escape from thence; and from whence he came safe to the cave of Adullam; and the Lord hears all his poor and afflicted ones, when they cry unto him, and in the issue saves them from all their troubles, by reason of a body of sin and death, the temptations of Satan, and the persecutions of men.
Psalms 34:6
Taste and See That the LORD Is Good
5Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed. 6This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles. 7The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.
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Christmas Talk
By Hans R. Waldvogel2.1K14:18ChristmasPSA 34:6ISA 53:2LUK 2:7LUK 11:13JHN 1:12ROM 8:321JN 3:2In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the simplicity of receiving Jesus into one's heart. He compares it to the busy Christmas season, where people are focused on material things. The preacher highlights that Jesus came to earth in a humble manner, in a manger, which was unexpected. The sermon also mentions the presence of angels and Satan during gatherings, emphasizing the importance of accepting Jesus and not turning him aside. The preacher encourages the audience to realize their worth as God's creation and to seek understanding of their purpose in life.
Easter Conference 1979-01 Testimony and Message
By Aldy Fam Fanous1.9K34:24EasterPSA 34:6MAT 6:33MRK 16:20GAL 3:13COL 2:14HEB 1:1In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal journey of discovering the power and truth of God's word. Despite not having access to commentaries, he spent hours each day reading the Bible and found it to be the best commentary on itself. He also faced challenges within his family but turned to prayer for guidance. The speaker emphasizes the importance of reading and digging into the Word of God, and highlights the significance of Jesus' sacrifice for our salvation. He urges listeners to accept Christ as their Savior and consider the eternal consequences of their choices.
Language of the Poor
By Leonard Ravenhill1841:31:03The Power of PrayerSpiritual PovertyPoorPSA 34:6MAT 6:6LUK 18:1ROM 12:12EPH 6:18PHP 4:6COL 4:21TH 5:17JAS 5:161JN 5:14Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the profound simplicity and necessity of prayer, asserting that it is the language of the poor and a confession of spiritual poverty. He argues that those who are self-sufficient and self-satisfied do not pray, while true prayer acknowledges our dependence on God. Ravenhill highlights the importance of teaching children to pray and the need for a deep, personal prayer life, drawing on examples from scripture and his own experiences. He calls for a revival of prayer in the church, stating that no man is greater than his prayer life and that prayer is essential for spiritual strength and effectiveness.
Poverty of Spirit #2
By Leonard Ravenhill591:14:18Christian LifeSpiritual PovertyHumilityPSA 34:6ISA 57:15MAT 5:3MAT 6:33LUK 6:20ROM 12:22CO 12:9PHP 3:8JAS 4:101PE 5:5Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the significance of being 'poor in spirit' as taught by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. He reflects on the importance of humility and recognizing our spiritual poverty, which leads to a deeper reliance on God. Ravenhill contrasts the external kingdoms built on power and wealth with the eternal kingdom of Christ, founded on love and righteousness. He urges believers to embrace their need for God's grace and to cultivate a heart that seeks purity and humility, as these are essential for true discipleship. Ultimately, he calls for a revival of genuine faith that acknowledges our dependence on God and the transformative power of His love.
Psalm 34
By Henry Law1PSA 34:6Henry Law preaches on the unfailing care of God that demands unfailing praise, emphasizing the need for continuous gratitude and thanksgiving for the blessings received. Believers are encouraged to seek the Lord in times of fear and trouble, knowing that He hears, delivers, and saves them. The righteous are assured of God's protection, provision, and deliverance from all afflictions, while the wicked face desolation and destruction.
Driving Out Unbelief
By David Wilkerson0UnbeliefFaith in God's WordPSA 32:6PSA 33:18PSA 34:6ROM 10:17David Wilkerson emphasizes that despite the abundance of gospel revelation and resources available today, many believers are still plagued by distress and confusion due to unbelief. He argues that the root cause of the lack of victory and deliverance in the lives of Christians is not a lack of God's Word, but a failure to hear and obey it. Wilkerson encourages believers to stand firm on God's promises, reminding them that true faith arises from actively hearing and trusting in God's Word. He reassures the discouraged that God offers His Word as a source of hope and deliverance, urging them to trust, obey, and rest in it.
The Gospel to the Poor
By K.P. Yohannan0Ministry to the PoorEvangelismPSA 34:6PRO 19:17ISA 61:1MAT 11:5MAT 25:40MRK 14:7LUK 4:18LUK 6:20JAS 2:51JN 3:17K.P. Yohannan shares his transformative experience of preaching the Gospel to the poor, emphasizing the divine empowerment he felt as he spoke words of love and hope. He reflects on his seven years of evangelistic work in North India, where his passion for the village people deepened, earning him the nickname 'Gandhi Man.' Yohannan highlights Jesus' focus on the poor and laboring class, illustrating that true outreach must come from those who genuinely love and understand the struggles of the marginalized. He asserts that the fight against hunger and poverty is fundamentally a spiritual battle, challenging secular views that separate social issues from spiritual truths.
The Lies of the Enemy
By David Wilkerson0Spiritual WarfareTrust in God's Deliverance2KI 19:35PSA 34:6ISA 41:10ROM 8:372CO 10:4EPH 6:10HEB 4:16JAS 4:71PE 5:8REV 12:11David Wilkerson emphasizes the deceptive lies of the enemy during trials, illustrating how Satan attempts to instill fear and doubt in our hearts, as seen in the story of Hezekiah. Faced with overwhelming threats, Hezekiah acknowledged his helplessness and sought God's intervention, receiving a powerful message of deliverance through the prophet Isaiah. Wilkerson encourages believers to confront the lies of the enemy with faith and prayer, reminding us that God hears our cries and delivers us from our battles. Hezekiah's victory over Sennacherib serves as a testament to God's power and the assurance that through Christ's sacrifice, we have victory over sin and temptation. The sermon calls on believers to trust in God's foreknowledge and deliverance in their own struggles.
Prayer: The Gospel of Prayer
By Leonard Ravenhill0The Power of PrayerSeeking Revival1SA 1:10PSA 24:3PSA 34:6PSA 86:1MAL 3:1MAT 6:6LUK 3:21LUK 6:12LUK 23:341CO 1:28Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the transformative power of prayer, illustrating how Jesus made prayer a central part of His life and ministry. He argues that if Jesus, the Son of God, needed prayer, then so do we, especially in times of crisis. Ravenhill shares stories of individuals like Hannah and C.H. Spurgeon, who exemplified desperate prayer and reliance on God, highlighting that true prayer is a humble communication with God. He challenges the audience to seek revival through persistent prayer, asserting that prayer changes people, who in turn change circumstances. Ultimately, Ravenhill calls for a deeper commitment to prayer as a means of spiritual transformation and revival.
Weeping Between the Porch and the Altar Part 2
By Leonard Ravenhill0RevivalPrayer2CH 7:14PSA 34:6MAT 5:3LUK 5:16ACT 2:42ROM 12:1EPH 6:191TH 5:17HEB 11:6JAS 5:16Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the urgent need for genuine prayer and revival in the church, highlighting that true authority and anointing cannot be bought or learned but must come from a deep, personal relationship with God. He critiques the modern church's focus on prosperity and self-sufficiency, arguing that true revival occurs when believers recognize their spiritual poverty and seek God earnestly. Ravenhill recalls historical revivals, illustrating how prayer and a deep awareness of God's holiness and human sinfulness are essential for spiritual awakening. He calls for preachers to weep between the porch and the altar, acknowledging the need for brokenness and honesty in seeking God's presence. Ultimately, he urges the church to return to its roots of fervent prayer and reliance on the Holy Spirit to transform lives and communities.
Praying Always
By C.H. Spurgeon0GratitudePrayerPSA 34:6PSA 103:2PSA 116:1MAT 7:7JHN 15:7ROM 8:26PHP 4:191TH 5:17HEB 4:16JAS 1:5C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of persistent prayer, reflecting on the multitude of prayers offered throughout a believer's life, starting from the initial plea for mercy and forgiveness. He highlights that every spiritual need, from sanctification to deliverance, leads us back to God, who is the sole source of our sustenance and strength. Spurgeon encourages believers to recognize that their prayers are met with God's abundant grace and answers, fostering a heart of gratitude for His faithfulness. He reminds us that our spiritual wealth comes not from ourselves but from God's daily provision, urging us to bless the Lord for His countless benefits.
The Compassion of Christ to Weak Believers
By Samuel Davies0PSA 34:6PSA 42:11ISA 9:6ISA 40:29MAT 12:20JHN 6:372CO 12:9HEB 4:15REV 19:11Samuel Davies preaches about the compassion of Christ to weak believers, emphasizing how Jesus possesses virtues that harmonize perfectly, showing both gentleness towards humble penitents and severity towards enemies. He assures that Jesus has the tenderest regard for the feeblest penitents, lifting them up and supporting them. Using the metaphors of a bruised reed and smoking flax, Davies illustrates the character of a weak believer as feeble, oppressed, and in need of strong consolation. He highlights the care and compassion of Jesus towards those who feel weak, burdened by sin, and struggling in their faith, assuring them of Christ's willingness to support, strengthen, and nourish even the smallest spark of true love towards Him.
Crying Unto Jesus
By Samuel Rutherford0PSA 5:3PSA 6:8PSA 10:17PSA 34:6PSA 55:2PSA 102:19MAT 15:22ROM 8:26HEB 5:7Samuel Rutherford preaches on the fervent and intense prayers of the Syro-Phoenician woman in Matthew 15:22, highlighting the importance of urgent prayer that is filled with need, fervor, and intensity. He explains that despite hindrances like lack of words, voice, or tears, God accepts prayers in various forms such as groans, sighs, looks, and broken utterances. Rutherford emphasizes that prayer is an outpouring of the soul to God, and even incoherent prayers are received by God when offered with sincerity and faith.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
This poor man--literally, "humble," himself as a specimen of such.
John Gill Bible Commentary
This poor man cried,.... Singling out some one person from among the humble, who was remarkably delivered; it is the common case of the people of God to be poor and afflicted, and in their afflictions they cry unto the Lord to be supported under them, and delivered out of them: or this may be understood of David himself, who was poor, not with respect to outward things, but in spirit; was much afflicted, and especially greatly distressed when in the court of Achish; at which time he cried unto the Lord, as was his usual way, and that internally, as Moses did, Exo 14:15. Some think Jesus Christ is intended by this poor man, who was poor in temporals, though rich, and Lord of all; and was greatly afflicted, both in body and soul; and who, in the days of his flesh, offered up prayers and supplications, with strong crying and tears, Heb 5:7; and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles; so the Lord always heard his son Jesus Christ, and especially in the day of salvation, and delivered him out of all his troubles, both of body and soul, when he raised him from the dead, and gave him glory; and he heard David his servant, as he often did; particularly when at Gath, and made way for his escape from thence; and from whence he came safe to the cave of Adullam; and the Lord hears all his poor and afflicted ones, when they cry unto him, and in the issue saves them from all their troubles, by reason of a body of sin and death, the temptations of Satan, and the persecutions of men.