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1. The Lord's Supper

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Understanding Series

Marion L. Soards

... this analysis one sees the repetition of concerns between 11:33–34 and 11:17–22. Indeed, as commentators interested in the literary quality of the letter notice, the two sets of verses form a bracket or an inclusio around Paul’s reflections on the Lord’s Supper in the material found in 11:23–32. The nature of repetition is to create emphasis, both by repeating the information itself (vv. 17–22; 33–34) and by highlighting the material that is surrounded by the repetitive two parts (vv. 23–32 ...

2. “In the Lord I Take Refuge”

Psalm 11:1-7

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C. Hassell Bullock

... see his face” (11:7b). To see God’s face is to see him in all his glory, and to see him in all his glory is to see ourselves and our world from his perspective. Evidently David had already gotten a glimpse that inspired him to say: “In the Lord I take refuge” (11:1a). The name of the covenant God (YHWH) occurs five times in this psalm (11:1, 4 [2x], 5, 7), and its frequency perhaps stresses Yahweh’s constant presence in times of danger (11:1). He is present for the desperate David when his enemies ...

3. “Taste and See That the Lord Is Good”

Psalm 34:1-22

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C. Hassell Bullock

... , “I’d thought he was a man. Is he quite safe? I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a lion.” “Safe?” says Mr. Beaver. “Who said anything about safe? ’Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.”[13] The Lord of Scripture is not “safe,” but he is good (v. 8a). “Safe” means that God is custodian of our security, and nothing more. But that he is “good” means our security is in the Custodian, not in the place of refuge. Indeed, we take refuge in him (v ...

4. The Lord Is My Rock

2 Samuel 22:1-51

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Robert B. Chisholm Jr.

... one reflects on David’s career, one can detect the providential “deceit” of God at work on David’s behalf on several occasions (1 Sam. 16:2–3; 19:11–17; 2 Sam. 16:16–19; 17:7–14).5 22:28 to bring them low. The theme of the Lord’s debasing (shapal) the proud also appears in Hannah’s song (1 Sam. 2:7; cf. v. 3). 22:30 I can scale a wall. The translation “scale” is inadequate; the Hebrew verb (dalag) means “leap, spring” (cf. Song 2:8–9; Isa. 35:6). To emphasize the military ...

5. The Lord Decides to Build David a House

2 Samuel 7:18-29, 2 Samuel 7:1-17

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Robert B. Chisholm Jr.

... king will enjoy a special relationship with him, comparable to that of a father and son. According to the royal psalms, the king’s status as “son” comes with an inheritance: worldwide dominion (Pss. 2:7–9; 89:25–27). Psalm 2 speaks of this aspect of the Lord’s promise as a formal statute or decree (v. 7).8 When he does wrong. The verb used here (‘awah) does not refer to a simple oversight or minor transgression. It is used elsewhere of serious sins and acts of rebellion (1 Sam. 20:30; 2 Sam ...

6. “Your Sin Will Find You Out”: The Lord Confronts His Sinful Servant

2 Samuel 12:1-31

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Robert B. Chisholm Jr.

... land of no return.” Seven gates close behind the one who enters this land, preventing a return to the land of the living (cf. Pss. 9:13; 107:18; Jon. 2:6; see “The Descent of Ishtar to the Underworld,” COS, 1:381–84). Interpretive Insights 12:1 The Lord sent Nathan to David. In chapter 11 David twice “sent” for Bathsheba—the first time to sin with her (v. 3), the second time to cover up his sin (v. 27). He “sent” for Uriah in an effort to cover his sinful tracks (v. 6) and then “sent ...

7. The Lord Chooses a Prophet

1 Sam 3:1--4:1

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Robert B. Chisholm Jr.

... bent on imposing its will on the nation. Interpretive Insights 3:2 he could barely see. Eli’s blindness mirrors the situation in Israel under his and his sons’ leadership; prophetic visions are rare (v. 1). By way of contrast, Samuel is depicted as close to the Lord; he even sleeps in the tabernacle near the ark, the earthly symbol of God’s presence (v. 3).2 The ark is kept in the inner sanctuary, at the rear of the tabernacle proper, while Samuel is sleeping in the nave, or main area.3 There is ...

8. The Lord’s Supper

1 Corinthians 11:23-34

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James Merritt

... and totally focus on Jesus Christ and not just Jesus Christ, but specifically His death. Jesus never told us to remember His birth, His life, or His teachings (though we should), but He specifically says we should remember His death. In verse 20, we are told specifically this is, "The Lord's Supper". Keep in mind that we are the guests, He is the host, and our focus is to be solely on Him and what He did for us on a cross 2000 years ago. In other words, The Passion Of The Christ is not just a movie; it is ...

9. Prologue to the Law of the Temple: The Lord Comes Home

Ezekiel 40:1--43:12

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Steven Tuell

... . 16:11–16). Ezekiel is a priest in exile; the temple lies in ruins; the ark itself has disappeared. Yet on this Yom Kippur, the Lord will take Ezekiel in vision into a perfect temple, fulfilling the purpose and promise of this sacred day. Apart from the appendix in 29:17– ... . 40:34–38; 1 Kgs. 8:10–11; 2 Chr. 5:13–14). Now, in the climax of this vision and of this book, the Lord speaks from the temple: “Son of man, this is the place of my throne and the place for the soles of my feet. This is where ...

10. The Glory of the Lord

Exodus 40:1-33

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James K. Bruckner

... was to “Set up the courtyard . . . [and its entrance] curtain.” (See the comments on the courtyard at 27:9–19 and 38:9–7.) See 27:16 and 38:18–19 for a description of the courtyard’s entrance curtain. 40:9–16 See (B) above. The Lord gave instructions to “anoint the tabernacle and everything in it . . . Aaron and his sons.” (See the comments on the anointing oil at 30:23–25 and 37:29.) Holy means “set aside for a special purpose.” (See the comments on the sacred garments at 28:1–43 ...

11. “The King Rejoices in Your Strength, Lord”

Psalm 21:1-13

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C. Hassell Bullock

... hurl insults, shaking their heads. See Matthew 27:39/Mark 15:29. Shaking one’s head was an offensive gesture. 22:8 He trusts in the Lord. The verb (gll) is not the same word used to describe the suppliant’s faith in 22:9 (bth). The connotation of this verb is ... occurred, but we have hints of it in the psalmist’s review of Israel’s past (22:3–5) and his contemplation of the Lord’s care at his birth (22:9–10). 22:25 From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly . . . I will ...

12. The Lord Comes and Reigns

Zechariah 14:1-21

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Pamela J. Scalise

... s pledge after the flood, “As long as the earth endures, / seedtime and harvest, / cold and heat, / summer and winter, / day and night / will never cease” (Gen. 8:22). The constancy of day and night, maintained by covenant with God, serves as a guarantee of the durability of the Lord’s covenants with David and Levi (Jer. 33:20–21): the era of counting days and years will come to an end. 14:8 The Psalms and prophecy picture the temple as the source of a river (e.g., Ps. 46:4; Ezek. 47:1–12; Joel 3 ...

13. “The Words of the Lord Are Flawless, Like Silver Purified in a Crucible”

Psalm 12:1-8

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C. Hassell Bullock

... in 12:7 pleads divine protection for David and his community (“keep” and “protect us”) and is followed by what seems to be another moment of reflection on the problem (12:8). So the pattern is 1. Prayer (12:1–2) 2. Reflection (12:3–4) 3. The Lord’s answer (12:5) 4. Reflection (12:6) 5. Prayer (12:7) 6. Reflection (12:8) Because of the conversational pattern, some scholars suggest that, like Habakkuk 1, this is a prophetic psalm,2 perhaps used in the temple in some way. Historical and Cultural ...

14. “Ascribe to the Lord the Glory Due His Name”

Psalm 29:1-11

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C. Hassell Bullock

... is one of the most beautiful psalms in the entire Psalter. Here is an excellent opportunity to build a lesson or sermon on the voice of God, structuring the sermon on the three voices we hear in the psalm: the psalmist’s voice (29:1–2, 10–11), the Lord’s voice in nature (29:3–9a), and the congregation’s voice (29:9b). First, we can draw attention to the fact that the psalmist’s voice begins and concludes the psalm (29:1–2 and 10–11), thus giving a balance to the structure of the psalm. It ...

15. The Lord Guides, Encourages, and Protects David

1 Samuel 23:1-29

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Robert B. Chisholm Jr.

... in his own house, at the mercy of Achish in Gath, or hemmed in within the walls of Keilah, divine providence opens a door of escape. 23:14 God did not give David into his hands. There is irony here that contributes to the contrast between David and Saul: the Lord has given the Philistines into David’s hand (23:4), and later he will give Saul into David’s hand (24:10; 26:23). But God will not give David into Saul’s hand. 23:16 helped him find strength in God. Once more, using the witness of Saul ...

16. Lord of All!

Acts 10:34-43

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Ron Lavin

... to the glorious Easter message that Christ came back from the grave and that we, too, may have life over death through him. Death is not fatal. By Christ's resurrection, death is dealt a deadly blow. We may die physically, but since the grave could not hold our Lord, the grave can't hold us, either. Christ precedes us into our graves and then says, "Come along. Follow me. I'll show you the way out of here." Death is not fatal. That's the good news of Easter. During World War II, a pastor was standing next ...

17. The Lord Thwarts a Shrewd Counselor

2 Sam 16:15–17:29

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Robert B. Chisholm Jr.

... figure known as the Green Knight. Throughout the poem Gawain is tested and found truthful, until the third day of a gift-giving game, when his flaw emerges. Told that the belt he has been given can save his life, he does not admit to the returning lord that he has received it because he wants it to protect himself. The next day Gawain faces his fate with the Green Knight, who will hold him accountable. The Green Knight assaults Gawain three times, the third time grazing his neck with a sword. Then the Green ...

18. “The Lord Is My Shepherd, I Lack Nothing”

Psalm 23:1-6

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C. Hassell Bullock

... :33); and “I lack nothing” in 23:1 is the same verb (hsr) that recounts Israel’s lack of nothing during the forty years in the wilderness (Deut. 2:7). The table that God spread for David in the presence of his enemies is reminiscent of the Lord’s provision for Israel in the wilderness, which they at first doubted (Ps. 78:18–19). Finally, the purpose of God’s guidance of the psalmist, “for his name’s sake” (23:3), is synonymous with God’s saving Israel from Egypt “for his name’s sake ...

19. “The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation—Whom Shall I Fear?”

Psalm 27:1-14

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C. Hassell Bullock

... is another way of expressing his desire to be with and to know his God. 27:4 to gaze on the beauty of the Lord. Perowne suggests that the best translation of the Hebrew word for “beauty” (no‘am) is “favor” (Ps. 90:17), combining the ideas of beauty, ... moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp” (Rev. 21:23). Be anchored to the Lord. Metaphor: An anchor is a heavy object attached to a rope or chain and is used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom. The power ...

20. The Lord Promises to Bless Jerusalem

Zechariah 8:1-23

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Pamela J. Scalise

... covenant judgment on Israel and Judah they were mocked and held in contempt (e.g., Deut. 28:37; Jer. 24:9; 25:18). Their sufferings had made them a byword among the nations so that their names were used in curses, “may you suffer like Israel and Judah.” The Lord will save them from their humiliation and do so much good to them that they will be a blessing. The nations will want to be like them (cf. 8:23). Do not be afraid usually begins a salvation oracle. Here it comes almost at the end, to support the ...

21. Growing In The Lord

1 Samuel 2:12-26

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Robert A. Hausman

... is honorable, he is ineffectual in controlling his sons. "Now the sons of Eli were scoundrels; they had no regard for the Lord or for the duties of the priests to the people" (2:12-13a). When sacrifices were made, the priests took not only ... not deny the stranger.1 Into this scene of barrenness comes Samuel, the opposite of the priests of that day. "Samuel was ministering before the Lord, a boy wearing a linen ephod" (2:18). He had been started out on the right path by his mother, and she continues to set ...

22. The Coming of the Lord

1 Thessalonians 4:13--5:11

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David J. Williams

... of the Son of Man (Mark 13:26; 14:62). This association of clouds with the Coming has passed from Jesus to Paul (cf. also Mark 9:7; Acts 1:9–11; Rev. 1:7; 11:12; 14:14–16). Second, the living and the dead will together meet the Lord in the air. The Greek (and, indeed NIV) presents this as the purpose (eis apantēsin, “for meeting”) of their being caught up, while the imagery is drawn from the practice of the day. Moulton and Milligan observe that “the word (apantēsis) seems to have been a kind of ...

23. Moses and the Glory of the Lord

Exodus 33:12-23

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James K. Bruckner

... he previously had seen. The NIV does not help by omitting the word “please” (naʾ, particle of entreaty; v. 18 is, lit., “cause me to see, please, your glory”). 33:19b “I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy” uses the same form of repetition of the Lord’s original self-revelation to Moses in 3:14, “I AM WHO I AM.” It is an expansion of the name Yahweh (see Childs, Exodus, p. 596). 33:22 The description, “When my glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you ...

24. “I Love You, Lord, My Strength”

Psalm 18:1-50

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C. Hassell Bullock

... worthy of praise. This passive participle (“praised,” masc. sg. Pual) begins the verse, literally, “Worthy to be praised, I call upon the Lord.” 18:4–5 The cords of death . . . the cords of the grave. The Hebrew word for “grave” is she’ol (see ... 1 John 4:19). It is mandatory, indeed, that we read the whole of Scripture in the context of God’s love. When the Lord told Israel that he chose them only because he loved them, he intended for them to understand the covenant in light of his love ...

25. Crown Him Lord!

Luke 23:26-43

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Theodore F. Schneider

... been revealed and celebrated in the gospel story of God's work for our salvation since that story began with Advent's hope a year ago. Today it must come together for us into one concluding proclamation about Jesus Christ who is "King of kings and Lord of lords." And today we must address that ultimate question about Christ's lordship in our lives and in our world. From the beginning of the church's year, we have been hearing about the king who was coming, the anointed one of God who would save his people ...

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