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Psalms 90:11
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From Everlasting to Everlasting
10The length of our days is seventy years— or eighty if we are strong— yet their pride is but labor and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. 11Who knows the power of Your anger? Your wrath matches the fear You are due. 12So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
The whole verse may be read as a question implying the negative, "No one knows what Thy anger can do, and what Thy wrath is, estimated by a true piety."
John Gill Bible Commentary
Who knoweth the power of thine anger?.... Expressed in his judgments on men: as the drowning of the old world, the burning of Sodom and Gomorrah, the consumption of the Israelites in the wilderness; or in shortening the days of men, and bringing them to the dust of death; or by inflicting punishment on men after death; they are few that take notice of this, and consider it well, or look into the causes of it, the sins of men: such as are in hell experimentally know it; but men on earth, very few closely attend to it, or rarely think of it: even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath; or who knows thy wrath, so as to fear thee? who considers it so, as that it has such an influence upon him to fear the Lord, and stand in awe of him, and fear to offend him, and seek to please him? or rather the wrath of God is answerable to men's fear of him; and that, in some things and cases, men's fears exceed the things feared; as afflictions viewed beforehand, and death itself: the fears of them are oftentimes greater, and more distressing, than they themselves, when they come; but so it is not with the wrath of God; the greatest fears, and the most dreadful apprehensions of it, do not come up to it; it is full as great as they fear it is, and more so.
Psalms 90:11
From Everlasting to Everlasting
10The length of our days is seventy years— or eighty if we are strong— yet their pride is but labor and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. 11Who knows the power of Your anger? Your wrath matches the fear You are due. 12So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.
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When I See the Blood 3
By Roy Hession2.4K42:28Blood Of ChristEXO 12:1PSA 90:11MAT 17:3MAT 27:46ROM 5:9HEB 9:22REV 12:11In this sermon, Roy Hessian discusses the significance of the blood in the story of the Exodus. He mentions that during the Mount of Transfiguration, Jesus was seen talking with Moses and Elijah, and they were discussing Jesus' upcoming death in Jerusalem. Hessian then tells a story about a father and son sacrificing a lamb to escape the judgment that was coming upon Egypt. He emphasizes that the blood of the lamb sprinkled on the door was a token of judgment already having taken place, and the destroying angel passed over those houses. Hessian concludes by stating that admitting one's failures and coming to Jesus is the way to victory.
The Terrors of Hell
By William Nichols1.8K40:57Audio BooksPSA 90:11MAT 6:33MAT 25:46LUK 16:19ROM 12:19The sermon transcript discusses the concept of God's will versus man's will. It emphasizes that by sinning, man sets his own will above God's and disrespects Him. The sermon also highlights the idea of divine justice, stating that every sin against God calls for punishment to vindicate His name and justice. It references Romans 12:19, where God promises to repay and seek vengeance. Additionally, the sermon describes hell as a place of everlasting punishment, where sinners are tormented both physically and mentally. It explains that hell is necessary due to the nature of sin and the withdrawal of God's mercy and goodness. The sermon references Matthew 13:47-50 to illustrate the fate of the wicked.
Habakkuk - Part 5
By Roy Hession7281:02:26HabakkukPSA 22:1PSA 90:11LAM 1:12MAT 27:46In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Achan in Joshua 7. The children of Israel committed a trespass by taking things that were supposed to be destroyed and hiding them. As a result, the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and they suffered defeat in their next battle. Joshua prayed and sought to find the cause of their defeat, and it was revealed that Achan had sinned. Achan and his family were judged, and the Lord turned from his anger. The preacher emphasizes the importance of admitting our sins and seeking God's mercy, as well as the concept of suffering as a form of chastening from the Lord.
His Wrath
By Catherine Booth0PSA 90:11NAM 1:6MAT 10:28ROM 2:5REV 6:17Catherine Booth preaches about the impending great day of God's wrath, drawing parallels to past instances of divine judgment such as the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the flood during Noah's time, and the siege of Jerusalem. She emphasizes that the wrath to come will be unlike anything witnessed before, as it will be the wrath of God that encompasses both body and soul, causing unimaginable suffering. Booth highlights the weight of God's wrath against sin, using the example of Jesus' agony in bearing the punishment for humanity's sins, to illustrate the severity of the impending judgment. She warns sinners to consider the gravity of treasuring up God's wrath and the inevitability of facing His righteous judgment.
Of the Anger and Wrath of God.
By John Gill0Divine JusticeGod's AngerDEU 29:24PSA 7:11PSA 90:11ISA 54:9MAT 3:7JHN 3:36ROM 1:18EPH 4:261TH 5:9REV 22:3John Gill addresses the anger and wrath of God, emphasizing that while God is loving and merciful, He also possesses anger and wrath as responses to sin. He distinguishes between God's anger, which is a displeasure with sin, and His wrath, which is the execution of justice against sin. Gill explains that God's anger is directed towards both the wicked and His own people when they sin, but His anger towards His people is temporary and rooted in love. He warns that God's wrath is serious and will ultimately be executed against unrepentant sinners, while also highlighting the grace available through Christ for those who believe. The sermon serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance.
Day 43, James 4
By David Servant0PSA 90:11MAT 7:6MAT 7:15JAS 4:51JN 3:15David Servant preaches on James addressing false or backslidden believers, warning them of their unfaithfulness and enmity with God due to their worldly friendship, emphasizing the need for repentance and submission to God. He highlights the possibility of losing the Spirit within them if they continue in spiritual adultery. James also cautions against passing judgment on fellow believers, reminding us to be cautious not to speak evil of genuine believers and not to put ourselves in God's place as Judge.
He Drank It Up—every Drop!
By Thomas Brooks0The Love of GodThe Suffering of ChristPSA 90:11ISA 53:3LAM 1:12LUK 22:441PE 3:18Thomas Brooks preaches about the profound suffering of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that He comprehended the full extent of God's wrath as He endured immense physical and emotional pain throughout His life. From His birth to His crucifixion, every moment was filled with sorrow, culminating in His sacrificial death on the cross. Brooks highlights the depth of Christ's wounds and the weight of His burdens, illustrating that He drank every drop of suffering, leaving nothing for His redeemed people but love and salvation. The sermon calls believers to reflect on the magnitude of Christ's sacrifice and the love that motivated it, reminding them of the eternal significance of His suffering.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
The whole verse may be read as a question implying the negative, "No one knows what Thy anger can do, and what Thy wrath is, estimated by a true piety."
John Gill Bible Commentary
Who knoweth the power of thine anger?.... Expressed in his judgments on men: as the drowning of the old world, the burning of Sodom and Gomorrah, the consumption of the Israelites in the wilderness; or in shortening the days of men, and bringing them to the dust of death; or by inflicting punishment on men after death; they are few that take notice of this, and consider it well, or look into the causes of it, the sins of men: such as are in hell experimentally know it; but men on earth, very few closely attend to it, or rarely think of it: even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath; or who knows thy wrath, so as to fear thee? who considers it so, as that it has such an influence upon him to fear the Lord, and stand in awe of him, and fear to offend him, and seek to please him? or rather the wrath of God is answerable to men's fear of him; and that, in some things and cases, men's fears exceed the things feared; as afflictions viewed beforehand, and death itself: the fears of them are oftentimes greater, and more distressing, than they themselves, when they come; but so it is not with the wrath of God; the greatest fears, and the most dreadful apprehensions of it, do not come up to it; it is full as great as they fear it is, and more so.