Matthew
Overview
Based on the NKJV, David Guzik’s commentary on Matthew 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
“It is written: By relying on the power and truth of God’s Word, Jesus was willing to fight this battle as a man; He could have easily rebuked Satan into another galaxy, but resisted him in a way that we can imitate and identify with.” (Matthew 4:3–4)
“In the end, there is one basis of salvation; it isn’t mere verbal confession, not ‘spiritual works,’ but knowing Jesus and being known by Him. It is our connection to Him—by the gift of faith that He gives to us—that secures our salvation. Connected to Jesus we are secure; without connection to Him all the miracles and great works prove nothing.” (Matthew 7:21–23)
“Those who are poor in spirit, so poor they must beg, are rewarded. They receive the kingdom of heaven, because poverty of spirit is an absolute prerequisite for receiving the kingdom of heaven, and as long as we harbor illusions about our own spiritual resources, we will never receive from God what we absolutely need to be saved.” (Matthew 5:3)
“In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells us how to live.” (Matthew 5:2)
“When the tempter came: Notice that Matthew writes when the tempter came. In our lives, it is not a question of if the tempter will come, but when he will come. We will face temptation until we go to glory.” (Matthew 4:3–4)
- Title: Matthew
- 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. N.T. Matthew › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:GUZIKCOMM61MT
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-16T00:56:42Z
