* The fatal consequences of the idolatry of the Jews. (1-4) The
happiness of the man that trusts in God; the end of the opposite
character. (5-11) The malice of the prophet's enemies. (12-18) The
observance of the sabbath. (19-27)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-4 The sins which men commit make little impression on their minds,
yet every sin is marked in the book of God; they are all so graven
upon the table of the heart, that they will all be remembered by the
conscience. That which is graven in the heart will become plain in the
life; men's actions show... [ Continue Reading ]
5-11 He who puts confidence in man, shall be like the heath in a
desert, a naked tree, a sorry shrub, the product of barren ground,
useless and worthless. Those who trust to their own righteousness and
strength, and think they can do without Christ, make flesh their arm,
and their souls cannot pros... [ Continue Reading ]
12-18 The prophet acknowledges the favour of God in setting up
religion. There is fulness of comfort in God, overflowing,
ever-flowing fulness, like a fountain. It is always fresh and clear,
like spring-water, while the pleasures of sin are puddle-waters. He
prays to God for healing, saving mercy. H... [ Continue Reading ]
19-27 The prophet was to lay before the rulers and the people of
Judah, the command to keep holy the sabbath day. Let them strictly
observe the fourth command. If they obeyed this word, their prosperity
should be restored. It is a day of rest, and must not be made a day of
labour, unless in cases of... [ Continue Reading ]