Judges
Overview
Based on the NKJV, David Guzik’s commentary on Judges assumes the full trustworthiness and authority of Scripture, combining insights from scholars throughout the ages. Guzik provides clear exposition, designed to help Bible readers understand what the text says, and what it means. Calvary Chapel pastor Guzik forgoes formality and dives straight into the text—no lengthy introductions or extensive footnotes. Packed with helpful insights and context, the commentary examines the English text of the biblical book with limited reference to original languages, making it an ideal tool for lay people or anyone without language training.
Top Highlights
“This could only happen with God supernaturally empowering Samson. This shows that God never forsook Samson, even when he was disobedient. God’s mercies were there for Samson even in a Philistine prison. All Samson had to do was to turn his heart back towards God and receive them.” (Judges 16:26–31)
“Aschsah’s prayer was a good example because she used past blessing as a reason to ask for more” (Judges 1:8–20)
“Did not completely drive them out: In the same way, when someone first begins their Christian life, they may not be strong enough in the Lord to deal with all the things they see that need changing; yet as they grow in the Lord, they must not slack in dealing with those areas. We never are to make a peace treaty with our sins; instead, be determined to drive them out.” (Judges 1:27–29)
“God assured Gideon that victory was certain, even through only 300 men. Now the Israeli army was less than 1% of its original size and the proportion was 400 Midianite soldiers to each Israeli soldier. Gideon could only trust in God because there was nothing else to trust.” (Judges 7:4–8)
“Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jephthah: This was the source of Jephthah’s courage and can be the source of courage for us as well. When we are beset by fears and anxieties, we need to fill our lives with Jesus and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” (Judges 11:29)
- Title: Judges
- Author: David Guzik
- Series: David Guzik’s Commentaries on the Bible
- Publisher: David Guzik
- Print Publication Date: 2013
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. Judges › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:GUZIKCOMM07JDG
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-16T01:00:08Z