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2576. A Blind Beggar and a Rich Scoundrel

Luke 19:1-10, Luke 18:35-43

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R.T. France

... his friends (5:27–29), but probably the head officer for the region, hence his affluence. As such, he may be expected to have been a familiar, if very unpopular, figure in the community. His choice of a fig-mulberry tree (which has large leaves) indicates a man who feels safer out of the public eye. Interpretive Insights 18:35 sitting by the roadside begging. A blind person had little alternative for making a living. Giving alms to the poor was a recognized part of Jewish religious duty, and pilgrim ...

2577. The Commissioning of the Disciples

Luke 24:50-53, Luke 24:36-49

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R.T. France

... has already anticipated in 9:51). The visible relocation of Jesus’s body makes it clear to the disciples that this is the end of his physical presence on earth. There is a partial parallel in Elijah’s departure in 2 Kings 2:10–12, leaving Elisha to continue his ministry, though nothing there corresponds to the death-resurrection-ascension sequence here. 24:53 they stayed continually at the temple, praising God. Acts 1:13 will speak of a “room where they were staying,” but the reference here is ...

2578. The Gospel of God in Christ through Paul

Romans 1:1-17

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C. Marvin Pate

... obedience of faith by noting that justification without sanctification is not salvation at all. “It would call the leper clean and leave him to die of his disease; it would forgive the rebellion and allow the rebel to remain an enemy to his king. . . . It ... would stop the stream for a time but leave an open fountain of defilement which would sooner or later break forth with increased power.”4 Quote: Seneca. The Roman philosopher Seneca ( ...

2579. Israel and the Present Curses and the Past Blessings of the Covenant

Romans 9:1-29

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C. Marvin Pate

... ; 10.24, 39; 2 Bar. 10.5; 35.1–3; 81.2; 4 Bar. 4.10; 6.17). Third, Paul’s combination of lyp? (sorrow) and odyn? (anguish) occurs in the LXX in Isaiah 35:10; 51:11, which predict that Israel will be restored to the land, leaving behind the sorrow (both times lyp? and odyn? are used to render the Hebrew word meaning “sorrow”) of the covenant curses of the exile. Fourth, the Greek word anathema (“curse”) translates in the LXX the Hebrew word herem. This herem, or God’s ban, as we observed above ...

2580. The New-Covenant Ethic of Love

Romans 12:9-21

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C. Marvin Pate

... for evil (cf. Matt. 5:38–39, 44–45; Luke 6:29, 35). Not exacting revenge is an honorable response even in the eyes of the world. Verse 18 adds a realistic note encouraging believers to be at peace with others whenever they can (“if it is possible”). This leaves open the possibility that believers cannot be at peace with their enemies all the time. Thus, for example, one cannot compromise the gospel to keep peace. Verses 19–20 offer contrasting instructions. According to 12:19, Christians should ...

2581. Trust versus Self-Reliance

1 Corinthians 10:1-13

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Preben Vang

... God’s character was not changed by Christ but revealed in Christ. There is no discrepancy between the God of the exodus and the God of the new covenant in Paul’s mind. The structure of Paul’s argument in these verses leaves the not-so-subtle impression that Old Testament Scriptures remain authoritative for New Testament followers. They are not only informative for religious understanding but instructive for Christian living. Paul’s vehement rejection of the saving quality of the Mosaic law does not ...

2582. Resurrection and Transformation (Part 1)

1 Corinthians 15:35-58

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Preben Vang

... Christian hope ties directly to this. As the outpouring of God’s Spirit on his people provides direct evidence of God’s presence, believers can know that the fullness of that presence will come (Rom. 8:11). Since this fullness of God’s presence leaves no room for the perishable and the mortal, it must mean that death and sin have already lost their power. Christ followers, therefore, are no longer slaves to sin (Rom. 6:11). Although sin and death still show their heads, believers are neither helpless ...

2583. Last Encouragement and Final Greeting

1 Corinthians 16:19-24, 1 Corinthians 16:5-18

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Preben Vang

... as new generations are introduced and as believers continue to hold up models of Christian commitment that faithfully promote Christ (4:16; Phil. 3:17; 1 Thess. 1:6–7; 2 Thess. 3:9; Heb. 6:12). 2. Paul’s mention of Aquila and Priscilla leaves the Corinthians with a powerful example of faithfulness. The Corinthians knew the couple as serving patrons when they lived in Corinth and knew they had come to Corinth from a position of Christian leadership in Rome. When now the Corinthians are reminded of the ...

2584. Message to Philadelphia

Revelation 3:7-13

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J. Scott Duvall

... ’s wrath (7:1–8). Since God’s judgment often involves allowing evil to run its course, believers are here promised protection from demonic assault. 3:12 The one who is victorious I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will they leave it. The “temple of my God” symbolizes God’s intimate and eternal presence in the new heaven and new earth. Just as a pillar is a permanent fixture in a temple, so Jesus will give the victorious a permanent place in his presence (cf. Isa. 56:3 ...

2585. The Woman, the Son, and the Dragon

Revelation 12:1--13:1a

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J. Scott Duvall

... in the United States. “Oh-ho-ho,” Silas chuckled, “the demons are here too. But in America, they wear three-piece suits.” In other words, Satan likes to fly below the radar. Just because we cannot always see him at work does not mean he is leaving us alone. We are living in a battle zone. God protects his people against Satan. Applying the Text: Over the next week, make God’s promise of protection a part of your prayer life. Psalm 91 provides an incredible prayer we can adopt for ourselves and our ...

2586. The Horrific End of Nadab and Abihu

Leviticus 10:1-20

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Joe M. Sprinkle

... you will die”) for disobedience is clearly not an idle one, given what has just happened. 10:7 because the Lord’s anointing oil is upon you. Because of their special status as anointed priests (see Lev. 8:30), Eleazar and Ithamar are not to leave the sanctuary for the burial. Why are they not allowed to mourn? Would their mourning for those struck by God have suggested resentment against what God had done?5 Is it because, unlike later ordinary priests, they have been anointed with oil as their father ...

2587. Diagnosing “Leprosy”

Lev 13:1-59

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Joe M. Sprinkle

... are ambiguities in translating this passage that we cannot presently resolve, so lessons built on it must take them into consideration. 13:45–46 Anyone with such a defiling disease. Those diagnosed with this disease are required to wear torn clothes, leave their hair unkempt, cover the lower part of their face, and cry out, “Unclean!” By their appearance and their words they caution others to keep away, warning any who approach of the danger of contracting ceremonial impurity. They are further ...

2588. Holy Days and Festivals

Le 22:17–23:22

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Joe M. Sprinkle

... and relationship (fellowship offering, bread of firstfruits). It is an intermediate-level rest day allowing “no regular/laborious work.” Since Weeks is a grain harvest festival, the text uses it to remind Israelites to leave gleanings of grain for poor Israelites and foreigners (v. 22), just as they are to leave gleanings of grapes (Lev. 19:9–10). 23:23–25 a day of sabbath rest . . . commemorated with trumpet blasts. The Festival of Trumpets or Trumpet Blasts is a minor holiday on the first day ...

2589. The Census of the Twelve Tribes

Num 1:1–2:54

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Joe M. Sprinkle

... . History: General Douglas MacArthur was the commander in charge of the Philippines at the time it was overrun by imperial Japan in 1941. As the situation worsened, MacArthur was ordered by President Roosevelt to leave the Philippines and relocate to Australia. He reluctantly obeyed that order, even though it meant leaving his troops in the Bataan Peninsula without him. But while in Australia, he made a speech in which he vowed to win back the Philippines: “I came out of Bataan and I shall return ...

2590. Israel Celebrates the Passover

Numbers 9:1-14

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Joe M. Sprinkle

... Passover, in which there was no time to wait for the yeast to make the bread dough rise before the Israelites fled Egypt (Exod. 12:39). The bitter herbs are a symbol of how Pharaoh’s oppression had made their lives bitter in Egypt. 9:12 They must not leave any of it till morning or break any of its bones. The first part of this directive repeats Exodus 12:10, and the second part repeats Exodus 12:46. Jesus as the Christian’s paschal lamb fulfilled this requirement (John 19:36; cf. John 1:29; 1 Cor. 5 ...

2591. Balaam’s First Three Oracles

Num 23:1–24:14

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Joe M. Sprinkle

... can be rendered as a statement rather than as a wish/prayer (ESV, KJV, NASB, NKJV, NRSV). 24:10 you have blessed them these three times. See Numbers 23:7–10, 18–24; 24:3–9. 24:11 the Lord has kept you from being rewarded. Balaam leaves unpaid because Yahweh does not allow him to curse Israel. Theological Insights Balaam’s second oracle begins with a statement about God: “God is not a human, that he should lie, nor a human being, that he should change his mind” (Num. 23:19). Sometimes God ...

2592. The Daughters of Zelophehad (Part 1)

Numbers 27:1-11

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Joe M. Sprinkle

... not seem right that their father will have no inheritance in the land. So these girls do something highly irregular in a patriarchal culture: they confront the male leadership of Israel with this issue. God agrees with the women: “If a man dies and leaves no son, give his inheritance to his daughter” (Num. 27:8). Note the many virtues of the daughters of Zelophehad. They demonstrate faith that God will in fact fulfill his land promise. They also show respect for the leadership of Moses and the others ...

2593. Making a Successful Future

Numbers 34:1-29

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Joe M. Sprinkle

... knew he wanted to quit,” she said. “And he stopped and he was able to stop. A lot of people can’t. A lot of people need help to stop. He just stopped cold turkey.” In the book, she wrote: “I was not going to leave George and I wasn’t going to let him leave me with twins. Our marriage was enduring, we loved each other and we were two people who did not have divorce in our DNA. But I was disappointed and I let him know that I thought he could be [a] better man. . . . He had a wife ...

2594. Cities of Refuge

Numbers 35:6-34, Numbers 35:1-5

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Joe M. Sprinkle

... cubits . . . two thousand cubits. 1,500 feet and 3,000 feet, respectively. Each town appears to be a square measured from the center of the city (see figure), making each city about 0.6 mile squared. These numbers have puzzled commentators since they leave little room for a town in the center. Milgrom takes the text to imply that these pastures extended one thousand cubits squared beyond the east, south, west, and north “corners” (Hebrew pe’ah, translated “side” by the NIV) of each town, in which ...

2595. David’s Mighty Men

2 Samuel 21:15-22

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Robert B. Chisholm Jr.

... for survival and success. In the accounts of David’s mighty men, we discover that these brave and loyal soldiers were often the instruments of divine protection for David. The Lord gave David a challenging and dangerous task to do, and he did not leave David alone. Behind the remarkable exploits of David’s men, one can see the Lord himself. On at least two occasions recorded here, Israel’s armies retreated, but a lone warrior stood his ground and defeated the Philistines. But these individuals did not ...

2596. The Lord Chooses a Prophet

1 Sam 3:1--4:1

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Robert B. Chisholm Jr.

... to make atonement for their sins by sacrifices and offerings. It may seem surprising or even shocking that the Lord leaves no room for forgiveness in this case, but sometimes the Lord does formally and unconditionally decree judgment, precluding restoration. Indeed, ... for her to continue with the marriage. Deeply grieved, the heroine nevertheless does the right thing and leaves Rochester, fleeing temptation. Without resources, she endures more suffering and deprivation, but God honors her obedience as she ...

2597. Saul’s Finest Hour

1 Sam 11:1-15

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Robert B. Chisholm Jr.

... eye. There are other instances in the Bible of mutilating (Judg. 1:6) or blinding a defeated enemy (Judg. 16:21; 2 Kings 25:7), but in the latter case both of the victim’s eyes are blinded. Nahash wants to humiliate Israel yet at the same time leave his subjects capable of producing tribute for him.4 11:3 Give us seven days. It may seem peculiar that Nahash agrees to let the men of Jabesh Gilead send for help. However, his decision to do so is probably practical. Rather than conducting a time-consuming ...

2598. David Spares Saul’s Life

1 Samuel 24:1-22

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Robert B. Chisholm Jr.

... 10), “king” once (v. 8), “king of Israel” once (v. 14), and “Lord’s anointed” three times (vv. 6, 10). Here he uses yet another title, “my father,” which suggests his dependence upon the king. 24:12 May the Lord judge. David’s determination to leave vengeance in God’s hands (v. 12) stands in contrast to the earlier portrait of Saul, who was obsessed with getting revenge on his enemies (14:24; 18:25). 24:16 David my son. Earlier in the story Saul called David by name several times ...

2599. David Listens to the Voice of Wisdom

1 Samuel 25:1-44

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Robert B. Chisholm Jr.

... and David.2 Indeed, the death of Samuel, the first major character to appear in the book, does not bode well for the second major character to appear in the book: if literary order is preserved, it is now Saul’s turn to die and leave the stage. Yet from the Davidic perspective, Samuel’s death adds tension to the story, because David has lost his greatest supporter and is on his own, as it were.3 25:3 She was an intelligent and beautiful woman. The term translated “intelligent” (sekel) describes ...

2600. David Spares Saul’s Life—Again

1 Samuel 26:1-25

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Robert B. Chisholm Jr.

... , Christ in the eye of every man that sees me, Christ in the ear of every man who hears me. Salvation is the Lord’s Salvation is the Lord’s Salvation is the Lord’s Let thy salvation, O Lord, be ever with us.5 The believer must leave vengeance and vindication in God’s hands. Film: Death Sentence. Prudence is a virtue seldom discussed and not to be confused with goodness. C. S. Lewis said that prudence is taking the time and effort to think about what you are doing and what might come of it. Prudence ...

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