Anger

Jesus Turns Over the Tables (commentary)

After the wedding at Cana, Jesus, His mother, His disciples and other members of His family go to Capernaum for a few days (v. 12). It was a city He chose as headquarters during His earthly ministry. He was seldom at home, but if He had a home at all, it was Capernaum. From there …

Lamentations 2:1 – 2:10 (commentary)

Charles Swindoll has appropriately titled this chapter “Words from the Woodshed.” The first 10 verses depict the anger of God as He systematically destroys the city in judgement. The destruction included the physical dwellings (v. 2), palaces (vv. 5,7) and strongholds ( …

The idolatry of Israel (commentary)

The event in this chapter demonstrates the subtlety of Satan; for what he could not curse, he would corrupt both by idolatry and immorality (vv. 1-2). Balaam wasn’t able to curse Israel, but he knew how to defile them and seduce them into sin so great that Jehovah would judge the …

God’s Anger in Action (commentary)

Judges 2 gives us a clear picture of God’s anger in action as He deals with the disobedience and sin of Israel. A heavenly messenger brought distressing news to the multitude of Israel assembled at Bochim. This messenger severely rebuked the Israelites for their disobedience in f …

Jonah Gets Angry (commentary)

Jonah preached as he was commanded, but he did not rejoice that the Ninevites were saved. He had been whipped into preaching to the people of Nineveh, but his own personal attitude toward the people of the city remained unchanged. Instead of being pleased and praising God for H …