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2601. “I Love You, Lord, My Strength”

Psalm 18:1-50

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C. Hassell Bullock

... share personal stories from your life or the lives of people in your congregation who have experienced the God who is powerful in deliverance. Look for people who have stories to tell about how God delivered them from spiritual bondage, bitterness, brokenness, emotional struggle, relational turmoil, physical danger, financial stress, and so on. Love is the frame of Scripture. Bible: We have to read the whole of Scripture in the context of God’s love. The standard “creed” of Israel’s faith, the Shema ...

2602. “Show Me Your Ways, Lord”

Psalm 25:1-22

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C. Hassell Bullock

... . 26:7): “and the Lord . . . saw our affliction and our suffering, and our oppression” (author’s trans.). Here David personalizes the “affliction” and “distress,” as the psalmists often do of national experiences. The reference is more likely to emotional problems associated with the psalmist’s unforgiven sins, rather than to physical illness. 25:19 how numerous are my enemies. This verse, along with 25:2, highlights the problem the suppliant’s enemies have caused him. Their hatred, as ...

2603. “Do Not Drag Me Away with the Wicked”

Psalm 28:1-9

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C. Hassell Bullock

... ,[7] suggested by the longing for the temple, which, it was thought, reflects David’s absence from Jerusalem and the sanctuary (2 Sam. 15:13–20:3). As we have seen earlier in Book 1, Absalom’s rebellion forms the historical background and the emotional setting for several of the psalms in Book 1. While this date is possible, David’s more general concern for the sanctuary is well attested outside that historical context (2 Sam. 6–7). With Craigie we might prefer a more general date reflecting the ...

2604. “Blessed Is the One Whose Transgressions Are Forgiven”

Psalm 32:1-11

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C. Hassell Bullock

... was the connection between guilt and depression. He explains, “The most distinctive feature of depressive disorders is an exaggerated negative attitude to oneself, which is typically accompanied by feelings of guilt.”[11] In Psalm 32:3–4, David expresses the emotional pain associated with guilt. For those who have struggled with depression, David’s description will sound familiar. But there is good news. God has dealt with our deep need of forgiveness through the atoning death of Jesus on the cross ...

2605. “The Span of My Years Is as Nothing before You”

Psalm 39:1-13

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C. Hassell Bullock

... not open my mouth.He returns to the silence of 39:2. Here the explanation, not given in verse 2, is rather perplexing: “you are the one who has done this.” What has Yahweh done? Evidently he has caused the psalmist’s condition, whether it be emotional or physical, that forced him into silence and then an outburst of anguish (39:1–3). Interestingly, this psalm accuses not the psalmist’s enemies but God for the psalmist’s trouble. 39:10 I am overcome by the blow of your hand. At this point ...

2606. “I Waited Patiently for the Lord; He Turned to Me and Heard My Cry”

Psalm 40:1-17

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C. Hassell Bullock

... is the servant’s obedient response to God’s call, like Samuel’s “Here I am” (1 Sam. 3). The “scroll” is likely a synonym of “your law,” in this context, written on his heart or innermost being (lit., “bowels,” the seat of the emotions; 40:8). This is basically a Deuteronomic idea, that the “law” (torah) was to be an inner reality (Deut. 6:6), an idea that Jeremiah made the distinguishing feature of the new covenant (Jer. 31:33; see “Text in Context” for the messianic resonances ...

2607. “In God I Trust and Am Not Afraid. What Can Mere Mortals Do to Me?”

Psalm 56:1-13

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C. Hassell Bullock

... .12The psalmist is confident because he knows that God has recorded his misery (56:8). It is on this basis that he can confidently enjoin God, “Put my tears in your bottle,” and then rhetorically ask, “Are they not in your book?” (ESV). No emotional expression is more tender and intimate than tears, and here the suppliant expresses that in his request that God would store them in a bottle. Weiser comments: “Sleepless nights and many hours spent in torment and weeping are not endured in vain as far ...

2608. “You Laugh at Them, Lord; You Scoff at All Those Nations”

Psalm 59:1-17

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C. Hassell Bullock

... bones heal, but an unkind word can stick for a lifetime. It would be helpful if you shared from your own experience how an unkind word brought pain to your life. In the Psalms we often see the psalmists struggling not only from physical attacks but from emotional attacks through words as well (e.g., 59:10, 12). It appears that these were often lies spoken and spread concerning the psalmist. David’s response in Psalm 59 is to look to the Lord for help not only to deal with his enemies but to disempower ...

2609. “Human Help Is Worthless”

Psalm 60:1-12

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C. Hassell Bullock

... and through us there is nothing we cannot accomplish. There is no enemy that can defeat us when the Lord gives us strength. Ask your listeners to consider this promise in light of the enemies they face. For example, the enemy might be a broken relationship, an addiction, or an emotional battle. Indeed, we can do all things through him who gives us strength!

2610. “Endow the King with Your Justice, O God”

Psalm 72:1-20

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C. Hassell Bullock

... his successor son, with the intent to “declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come” (71:18). Hossfeld describes the internal relationships of these psalms, 69 to 70, 70 to 71, and 71 to 72, as they build in emotional and theological momentum to form this concluding word of David,1matching the strong David collection represented by Book 1. If we should wonder why Book 3 has only one Davidic psalm and Book 4 only two, the reason is likely found in the fact that Book ...

2611. God Subjugates Judah under Babylon

Daniel 1:1-21

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Ronald W. Pierce

... his heart” (NIV: “resolved”) to avoid defilement, which may indicate a direct response to Ashpenaz’s assigning (literally, “setting”) their new names (1:7).4Though the Semitic leb is traditionally rendered “heart,” it also carries connotations of “emotion, thought, or will.”5Given the context, the NIV’s paraphrase “resolved” is appropriate. Daniel may be observing Mosaic dietary laws, although “wine” is not among the “unclean” foods (cf. Lev. 11). He may have in mind food ...

2612. Nabuchadnezzar’s Dream and Daniel's Interpretation

Daniel 2:1-23, Daniel 2:24-49

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Ronald W. Pierce

... ) teaches that the primary goal of all human beings should be “to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.”9 How often do you take time in everyday life to glorify God through intentional praise? God’s worthiness is independent of our emotions or attitudes, even in times of fear for our lives, which are of secondary importance to glorifying God. He is praiseworthy, independent of our circumstances, and always deserves active, intentional worship. True wisdom is revealed to us by God’s will consistent ...

2613. Nebuchadnezzar’s Testimony and Tree Dream

Daniel 4:1-18

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Ronald W. Pierce

... ” to “man” to “animal.” The “iron and bronze” binding is a mixed symbol of imprisoned preservation.9 The command to “let his mind be changed” reflects the Aramaic l e bab (“heart”; cf. Hebrew leb), which carries connotations of “emotion, thought, or will.” The divinely induced mental disease of zoanthropy (“animal-man”) is clarified in 4:33 more specifically as boanthropy (“ox-man”; see “Historical and Cultural Background” in the unit on 4:28–37).10 The judgment is ...

2614. Daniel in the Den of Lions

Daniel 6:1-28

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Ronald W. Pierce

... , encompassing action, word, and attitude. Quote: My Utmost for His Highest, by Oswald Chambers. We often have a limited perspective on worship. If asked to define it, one might consider examples of “music” or “song,” or images of an emotionally charged auditorium filled with colored lights and a driving drumbeat. While worship may include these things, it is not nearly so limited. The modern English term derives from the Old English weorthscipe (“worth-ship”), meaning “acknowledgment of worth ...

2615. How to Deal with Demons

Matthew 12:38-50

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Maxie Dunnam

... our lives. In the parable, Jesus reminds us of the presence and the persistence of evil. “The man whom Jesus was talking about did not like the evil spirit that had been living in the house of his life. He wanted to get rid of the wicked thought or emotion that was pestering him. He therefore drove the evil thing out of his life. Not only that, but he also cleaned the place up afterward. The man, no doubt, was pleased with himself. Now he could live at peace. But his freedom from evil didn’t last long ...

2616. Serendipity

Matthew 13:44-46

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Maxie Dunnam

... saga of life, and the deep satisfaction of parents—the sigh of joy. No price tag on that; it’s a by-product. The thank you from a friend to whom you’ve given a cup of cold water when you knew he was weary, and the heavy freight of emotion in his word when he said, “I could not have made it without you.” That’s merchandise of the spirit, which can’t be bought or sold. Many of the finest things in life are serendipities. II. Serendipities can only come to those who are open, who are alive to ...

2617. What Can I Get By With?

Luke 17:5-10

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Maxie Dunnam

... of it. “What’s the use?” we say, “the people in Washington get away with murder, the rich get richer, and the poor get poorer. Why should I keep on paying these taxes—what good is it doing?” We would be saved a lot of emotional energy if we could keep a right perspective on the fact that we have duties as citizens; as members of our congregation, we have duties. Performing those duties doesn’t mean that we are going to receive any kind of special consideration. Therefore, what right have ...

2618. A Lesson Learned from a Snake

Luke 19:1-10

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King Duncan

... . Then, rather than calmly analyzing their situation and correcting their course, they have reacted impulsively. Soon their lives are like that snake’s. The more they struggle, the more entangled they have become until eventually they are totally immobilized psychologically, emotionally and spiritually. Perhaps Zacchaeus was in such a state when he sought out Jesus. Here was a wealthy chief tax collector who was so desperate to see Jesus that he climbed a sycamore tree. Every child in our Sunday School ...

2619. Unnoticed at Your Own Party

Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:2-11, James 5:7-10

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King Duncan

... even at Christmas time. Maybe I should say, particularly at Christmas time. We do not understand why life should be so difficult. It may be that this is the only way God has of producing souls fit to share eternity with him. We grow spiritually and emotionally as we face failures, frustrations, disappointment, and disease. Someone has said that heaven is not a proper place for raising kids. By that he meant that life in heaven is perfect. There are never any problems. However, if a child were to grow up in ...

2620. Abraham’s Test

Genesis 22:1-24

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Gary M. Burge

... more intense. Abraham and Isaac leave Beersheba and travel three days to Mount Moriah. There is only one other reference to this site in the Old Testament, 2 Chronicles 3:1, and this passage tells us that Moriah is Jerusalem. Not one word is said about that emotion-filled three-day journey. What were Abraham’s thoughts? Did he pray: “If it be possible, let this cup pass from me” (Matt. 26:39 KJV)? He certainly was quite vocal with God back in chapter 18. Why not here? Has he learned from what happened ...

2621. The Death of Sarah

Genesis 23:1-20

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Gary M. Burge

... twenty-seven, thirty-seven years after the birth of Isaac. She is conspicuously absent from the events of chapter 22. The last city she lives in is Kiriath-arba, “city of the four,” which is another name for Hebron. Abraham is not a man without emotion. He mourns and weeps for her. For at least a third time in Genesis Abraham is an alien and a stranger. His hosts this time are the Hittites. Every time a key figure in Genesis 12–50 interacts with non-Israelites (Egyptians, Philistines, Hittites), those ...

2622. Jacob Flees to Harran

Gn 27:41–29:14

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Gary M. Burge

... . It is God’s presence and a safe return to the land from which he has fled that concerns Jacob. The climax of the vow is that Jacob will commit himself to tithing (28:22). This moves the Bethel encounter out of the realm of emotion exclusively and into the realm of self-denial and stewardship. “Eastern peoples” (29:1) is used as a general designation for anybody living east of Canaan. Jacob meets a number of shepherds milling around the well, which is covered by a large stone. Happily these shepherds ...

2623. The Second Journey to Egypt

Genesis 43:1-34

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Gary M. Burge

... brought a gift to Esau to appease him. Jacob also doubles the amount of silver that Joseph put back into their sacks (43:12). Jacob may be without food, but he is not without money. For the first time in many years Joseph sees his younger brother Benjamin, and his emotions get the better of him. After getting control of himself, he serves a sumptuous dinner, with extra portions for Benjamin. Why all this lavish attention on Benjamin?

2624. Jacob in Egypt

Genesis 46:1--47:12

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Gary M. Burge

... Ephraim, and Manasseh, who are already in Egypt; plus the inclusion of Jacob’s daughter, Dinah (70 − 5 + 1 = 66). Judah, always the go-between, is sent ahead to prepare for the meeting of father and son (46:28). Few events in Scripture can match the emotion-filled intensity of this reunion. Tears are many. Words are few. Jacob’s only reason for not wanting to die has been erased. He knows Joseph is alive, and he has seen him again. Joseph urges his family to identify themselves as shepherds to Pharaoh ...

2625. Return to Egypt

Exodus 4:18-31

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Gary M. Burge

... his signs and wonders will parallel the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart. God’s hardening and Pharaoh’s responsibility in hardening his own heart are inextricably interwoven. In both Israelite and Egyptian contexts the heart was viewed as the center of volitional, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual capacities. Three Hebrew words are used for hardening: hazaq, “to strengthen” (4:21; 7:13, 22; 8:19; 9:12, 35; 10:20, 27; 11:10; 14:4, 8, 17); qashah, “to be difficult, harsh, or hard” (7:3; 13:15 ...

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