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226. The Dedication of the Temple

1 Kings 8:62-66

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

... 44)—the army fighting as the executive arm of God’s justice on the earth. The seventh petition (vv. 46–51) returns to the question of defeat and exile. Its length, and the fact that it returns to a topic already dealt with, identifies this as the major concern of the prayer. If exile should take place, and if the people should repent and pray towards land, city, and temple (vv. 47–48; cf. Dan. 6:10 for the practice), then God is asked to regard them once more as God’s people and uphold their cause ...

227. The Lord Appears to Solomon

1 Kings 9:1-9

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

228. Everlasting Salvation for Zion

Isaiah 51:1-16

Understanding Series

John Goldingay

... promise that this salvation will last for ever, we need to grant that 587 B.C. was not the last time Jerusalem fell and not the last time Yahweh’s people suffered defeat, decimation, or scattering. On one hand we might need to infer that the promise concerns how things could be, but that as with other promises of God the people need to meet it with a trusting and committed response. Yet not every future reversal can be plausibly attributed to the people’s own failure, so we may also need to trust that ...

229. Known By Our Love

John 13:31-35

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R. Robert Cueni

... in one family. This oneness we share as children of God forms a worldwide web of connectivity. In the year 1624, English clergyman, poet, essayist, and lawyer John Donne was pondering this reality. Specifically, Donne was meditating on the question of why an outsider might be concerned about the death of a stranger. His insight is simple, clear, and as relevant today as it was nearly four centuries ago.3 We mourn because, No one is an island, Entire of itself, Each of us is a piece of the continent, A part ...

230. How Did I Get That Job?

Luke 12:13-21

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Dave Zuchelli

... pretty apparent where this guy’s heart was. But where does that leave us? How do we become rich toward God? What does that even mean? I think it means we need to develop a heart for the things of the Lord. If our concern is only for ourselves, we will fall short in life. If our concern is for others, we’ll not only bless them, but we’ll end up being blessed ourselves. If I have a thousand extra dollars and use it to feed the hungry, am I a thousand dollars poorer or have I just invested in the ...

231.

Psalm 139:1-24

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

... the OT for “besieging,” and God’s hand upon a person can denote affliction, cf. 38:2). The verse may be intentionally ambiguous, though we should note from the next section that the speaker’s immediate response is one of flight. 139:7–12 This section concerning God’s omnipresence is phrased in terms of actions that the speaker does, and they are those of flight from God: Where can I flee from your presence? Verse 8 does not merely say, “As for the heavens, you are there; as for the depths, you ...

232. Daniel Interprets the Dream

Daniel 2:24-49

Understanding Series

William Nelson

... and the Babylonian diviners (this theme is also found in Dan. 1, 4, and 5; see the commentary on 1:18–20 for other references to this motif in the Bible). However, there is really no contest, because Yahweh wins handily. The revelation that God gives concerns what will happen in days to come (2:28). The Aramaic expression for “in days to come” (and its equivalent in Hebrew) can refer generally to the future. That is why the NIV renders it so. However, the expression can also mean “in the end of ...

233. The Interpretation of the Vision

Daniel 8:15-27

Understanding Series

William Nelson

... punishments. Finally, he envisioned something more enduring—an eternal kingdom, which the Hasmonean rule was not. Gabriel ensures the veracity of the vision (cf. Dan. 10:1; 11:2; 12:7; Rev. 19:9; 21:5; 22:6) and instructs the seer to seal up the vision, for it concerns the distant future (Dan. 8:26; see also 12:9). If God’s purpose was that the book be sealed up until the time of the end (Dan. 12:9), one must explain why the content of the book has been made known before the end has come. Understanding ...

234. The Perisitent Noise Of Solemn Assemblies

Luke 10:25-37

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Maurice A. Fetty

... inward, the second movement must be outward. People of an automobile culture know that it's a fundamental law of life that if there is intake there must be exhaust. If you inhale, you must exhale. It is no less true in the spiritual realm as far as Christianity is concerned. If you take in, you've got to give out. If you inhale the spirit of God, you've got to exhale it as well. Yet strange as it may seem, many Christians seem to ignore that truth. It is interesting to note that the Greek word in the Bible ...

235. God Remembers

1 Samuel 1:1-20

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John A. Stroman

... to the prophet as inattentive. Both men discovered what Hannah discovered -- that God is neither remote nor reluctant. The fact is that God is not far removed from any of us. God is not disinterested to the point that we need to go begging and pleading for his concern. What is needed on our part is not a relentless beating on the door of heaven, but just for us to know that God is. God cares. God remembers. E. Stanley Jones tells about the prayer of a little girl who was the daughter of a missionary friend ...

236. Making A Difference

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Timothy J. Smith

... strong drink." This was one trap that his mother did not want to see her son fall into. Following this counsel, attention was turned to finding a worthy wife for the king. As with all mothers and fathers, the monarch's mother had high hopes for her son concerning whom he would marry. She wanted the best for her son; after all he was the king. Before we dismiss these verses as either a male fantasy or a nightmare, let us listen carefully to what the ancient teachers have to say to us living in the last ...

237. Proper 24

2 Timothy 3:10--4:8, Jeremiah 30:1--31:40, Luke 18:1-8

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John R. Brokhoff

... we ought "always" to pray. (v. 1) We are to keep praying until the prayer is answered. That answer may be "yes," "no," or "wait." Outline: To get power through persistence in prayer a. Overcome the tendency to stop praying v. 1. b. Have a petition of great concern v. 3. c. Use the strategy of continuence v. 5. d. Claim the victory v. 7. 3. How dependable are we? (18:8). Need: This gospel lesson needs to be understood in the light of the context. Jesus is speaking about his return at the end of time. (17 ...

238. Leaving A Legacy

1 Kings 2:1-12

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Timothy J. Smith

... see, Solomon did not inherit the throne from his father David, he did not seize it for some personal gain, rather God had chosen him for the task. God had shown steadfast love to the people. Solomon wanted to be the best king he could be with concern for the people. If God were testing the young ruler at the outset of his reign then Solomon passed the test with flying colors. Solomon requested wisdom to lead the people. Solomon's request pleased the Lord God. In the dream God responded, "Because you have ...

239. Lasting Impressions

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Timothy J. Smith

... was hurting him." John felt he had to do something to help the young boy. So John went up to the man and said, "Mister, you want to see how that feels?" The man immediately let go of his son's ear. Since John was nineteen-years-old he was concerned for the well-being of young children. John met a boy from the streets of New Orleans whose mother was a prostitute. The little boy was his mother's cash collector as well as time keeper. John became friends with the boy and shared with him how he could become ...

240. A Hands-on Religion

Mark 1:40-45

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John A. Stroman

... first to stretch out his hand and touch him. Then Jesus said to him, "I do choose. Be made clean." A shudder of horror, of revulsion, of consternation and of surprise swept through the crowd. Jesus was always getting himself in trouble in his love and concern for others. He knew what he was doing was risky, but he never gave it a second thought because he was so preoccupied by the cry of human need. Human need took precedence over everything else. No strict Jew would ever venture near anyone who suffered ...

241. Tying Up A Strong Man

Mark 3:20-30, 1 Samuel 8:1-22, 2 Corinthians 4:1-18, Mark 3:31-35, Psalm 138:1-8

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William E. Keeney

... to here. Some translate it as "friends" (RSV). More accurate would be "those of his" which could be friends, family, his disciples or any associates. 3. "Gone Out of His Mind." (v. 21) This is a euphemism for being crazy. Were his friends or family concerned that he was in such a euphoric state over the reception he was receiving that he would exhaust himself? Or was it that his fanaticism was an embarrassment to them? The motives are not given. As usual, Mark only describes their actions. 4. "The Scribes ...

242. Proper 19

James 3:1-12, Proverbs 1:20-33, Mark 8:31--9:1, Mark 8:27-30

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Russell F. Anderson

... of the fool come back to slay him (v. 32). 3. The wise person is kept secure by listening to the wisdom of the Lord (v. 33). Sermon Title: Knowledge Without Wisdom Is Foolish. Sermon Angle: We live in a society where the level of knowledge concerning our world has never been greater, and the pace at which further knowledge is added ever quickens. At the same time, we have spurned wisdom, which would allow us to employ this knowledge in a manner that would benefit all. We have tons of information at ...

243. The President's Religion

2 Samuel 12:1-31

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Erskine White

... Israel to greatness and in the name of God, we cast our lot with you." The words of the false prophet are music to the king's ears. But when a true prophet speaks, the king is more likely to say, "I hate [this prophet], for he never prophesies good concerning me" (1 Kings 22:8). To the true prophet, even the most popular king is subject to the laws of God. And so, we see Nathan taking the proper, Biblical stance towards the king. He points his finger at David and in God's name he says, "You are the ...

244. Perfect Strangers

Exodus 1:1-22

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Justin Tull

... any longer. For her I want a good life. For her and her family I want a chance for survival. I observe her hard work. I sense her good character. I welcome her now as a friend. The motives of the Pharaoh are understandable but they are not commendable. The concern of the Egyptians for their own well-being was legitimate but not at the expense of the Hebrews. The fear of the stranger, you see, may be based on real data, but the welcoming of the stranger is based on the true gospel. As a Christian I am called ...

245. The Family of Judas

Drama

William Grimbol

... children. I am dedicated to the rulers and the rules ... both political and religious. To me they are necessary, vital, essential ... they give life some stability, some sense of being rooted and grounded. I am not some ignorant fool who questions nothing. I have my doubts, my concerns ... but he questioned everything ... all the time. I need the Law. I love the Law. It makes me feel like one of God's children. It makes me feel like God must be at the center of my life. I know to him much of it was silly ...

246. No Tears for Me, Please

Luke 23:26-43

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John R. Brokhoff

... about his enemies that he prayed for their forgiveness, about the repentant thief, that he assured him of paradise, and about his mother, that he asked John to care for her. So in this case, Jesus is more concerned about the women and their children then about his own fate. He told them not to weep for him but for themselves and their children. He foresaw even worse things to come for them, "for if they do this when the wood is green, what will happen when it is ...

247. Jesus Meets Buddha and Confucius

Luke 24:36-49

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Carl Jech

... times that the stories of Jesus reflect a paradoxical attitude toward history. On the one hand, just preceeding our text from Luke chapter 24, we read of the incident where therisen Jesus eats a fish to demonstrate that he is not simply a disembodied ghost. Luke is concerned to point out that he takes the physical world, and history, seriously. Yet, on the other hand, at the very end of his Gospel and our text (and in his continuation of the story in the book of Acts), Luke pictures Jesus as more or less ...

248. Finding Life!

Matthew 16:21-28

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... lower level will find life on a higher one. He who breaks out from the narrow, restrictive prison walls of self-concern will enter into a bigness and a brightness he had never seen before. Always, he who would find must venture - Columbus ... you may "have life, and have it abundantly." (John 10:10). In the majestic prologue to the Gospel according to John, we have this word concerning Christ: "He came to his own home, and his own people received him not. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, ...

249. Lord, I Believe - Or Do I?

Luke 18:1-8

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... . Appeals are finally exhausted. Even the suggestion that a judge might be unjust can lead to charges of contempt. And secondly, the parable does not imply through this dim picture of the jurist that God is like that, that he has no interest in our case, no concern for justice, and that he has to be cajoled before he listens. If an unjust scoundrel of a judge will finally do justice, will not God also grant the prayers of his disciples? And if God, whose heart is heavy with compassion for his own, promises ...

250. Dead or Alive?

Joel 2:28-32

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... Dead!" This is the impression one gets from the whole biblical message. Moses in his farewell address reminded the people that God had set before them blessing and cursing, life and death, and he pleaded with them to choose life. John reported that God’s concern in sending Jesus into the world was that all who would respond in faith might have everlasting life. Jesus wanted to help everyone have life - and have it in joyful abundance. In his great parable of the prodigal son, he ascribed the father’s ...

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