They were all amazed so that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He even commands the unclean spirits and they obey him.”

The Lord who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah)

The Lord who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah)

God says this to the evildoer: “How can you declare my commands, and talk about my covenant?

because they had rebelled against God’s commands, and rejected the instructions of the sovereign king.

The sovereign master, the Lord who commands armies, is certainly ready to carry out the decreed destruction throughout the land.

This also comes from the Lord who commands armies, who gives supernatural guidance and imparts great wisdom.

Listen and warn the family of Jacob! The sovereign Lord, the God who commands armies, is speaking!

and I will drive you into exile beyond Damascus,” says the Lord. He is called the God who commands armies!

He is secure at all times. He has no regard for your commands; he disdains all his enemies.

Whoever presents a thank-offering honors me. To whoever obeys my commands, I will reveal my power to deliver.”

They were left to test Israel, so the Lord would know if his people would obey the commands he gave their ancestors through Moses.

They were all amazed and began to say to one another, “What’s happening here? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!”

But, if you do not obey these commands, I solemnly swear that this palace will become a pile of rubble. I, the Lord, affirm it!”

Then he said to them, “Where is your faith?” But they were afraid and amazed, saying to one another, “Who then is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him!”

Make my son Solomon willing to obey your commands, rules, and regulations, and to complete building the palace for which I have made preparations.”

We accept responsibility for fulfilling the commands to give one third of a shekel each year for the work of the temple of our God,

Consider this: When I spoke to your ancestors after I brought them out of Egypt, I did not merely give them commands about burnt offerings and sacrifices.

The commands to fear the Lord are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthy and absolutely just.

O Lord, teach me how you want me to live! Then I will obey your commands. Make me wholeheartedly committed to you!