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251. Christian Success and Christlikeness

1 Corinthians 4:1-21

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Preben Vang

... . While many focus on the top and bottom ranks (like white belts and black belts in Karate), the really interesting growth happens in the middle ranks. This is where participants are looking up to the teacher and advanced students above as well as modeling skills to less-developed initiates below. These middle ranks exemplify the calling and dual responsibility we have as Christians to look up to and copy Christ as well as to represent him accurately to others looking up to us. We all help one another in ...

252. Personal Rights and Christian Testimony

1 Corinthians 9:1-27

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Preben Vang

... had given his land to the church would not have gone unnoticed (Acts 4:36–37). Paul, like a good rabbi, had learned a skill that sustained him while teaching (Acts 18:3). 9:7 Who serves as a soldier . . . plants a vineyard . . . tends a flock and ... in chapter 8, rightfully eat from the sacrifices and benefit from the offerings. Second, in an impressive display of rhetorical skill, Paul tops his list with a command of Jesus. The Corinthians who stubbornly hold on to their rights ought to consider ...

253. Unity and Community (Part 1)

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

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Preben Vang

... one of the most popular families of films in the history of cinema. One prominent feature of the films is the Jedi religion, which teaches a Zen-like balance with the force, an omnipresent energy field flowing between living things. Jedi knights are skilled in sensing and wielding the force to achieve feats that range from telekinesis to mind control and anticipating the future. However, the gifts of the Spirit are nothing like the Jedi’s use of the force in Star Wars. Rather than flowing between created ...

254. Job Hears the Whispers of God’s Works

Job 26:1--31:40

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Daniel J. Estes

... of all. God has said to humans that if they want wisdom, then they must receive it from him. Wisdom is found in the fear, or reverence, of the Lord. By revering the Lord, a person chooses the path of life that honors him, and that choice leads to skill in living as God intends. To look at this from the other side, the person who possesses understanding is the one who shuns evil, because in revering God one also rejects the wickedness that is antithetical to what God values. Wisdom, then, is not the same as ...

255. Elihu Makes His Appearance

Job 32:1--37:24

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Daniel J. Estes

... to God, not to jump into the river. Deeply comforted, he sat down and wrote these enduring words: God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea And rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill He treasures up His bright designs And works His sovereign will. Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy and shall break In blessings on your head. Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for ...

256. “Ride Forth Victoriously in the Cause of Truth, Humility and Justice”

Psalm 45:1-17

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C. Hassell Bullock

... Pss. 69 and 80.) The phrase for “wedding song” literally reads, “a song of love(s) [yedidot].” H. T. Tur-Sinai suggests that the word yedidot is another form of Solomon’s alternate name, Jedidiah (yedidyah, 2 Sam. 12:25).5 45:1 the pen of a skillful writer.The “scribe” (NIV: “writer”) had one of the most respected professions in the ancient world. In Israel scribes wrote on papyrus or leather (parchment) with a stylus made from a reed.6This scribe compares his tongue to the “pen of a ...

257. “Why Do You Boast of Evil, You Mighty Hero?”

Psalm 52:1-9

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C. Hassell Bullock

... term (see the comments on the title for Ps. 32). While its meaning is not known for certain, the basic meaning of the term, “to be skilled” / “to teach,” makes a lot of sense here, since Psalm 52 seeks to teach the lesson that wealth, and the arrogant abuse that often ... Denis Raguenier, his appointed recorder of sermons. Thanks to Raguenier’s respect for the power of words and his shorthand skills, we have about 2,300 of the approximately 5,000 sermons Calvin preached.5A similar story is that of ...

258. Nabuchadnezzar’s Dream and Daniel's Interpretation

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

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Ronald W. Pierce

... to the text’s message. Second, this prayer is not intended as a model prayer in structure or content. Focus on the truths about God’s person and work. Third, do not read the text’s drama and poetry in a monotone voice. Develop your skills as a good storyteller and reader of poetry. Illustrating the Text God deserves all our praise because of who he is. Church History: The Westminster Shorter Catechism (1646–47) teaches that the primary goal of all human beings should be “to glorify God, and to ...

259. Preparations for Building the Temple

1 Kings 5:1-18

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Gary M. Burge

... to a foreign king. Solomon asserts that David was unable to build a temple because of besetting wars, and we have to refer back to 2 Samuel 7 to figure out if this is a valid claim. Regardless, Solomon is interested in the cedars of Lebanon and skilled workers. The cedars of Lebanon will shortly become a prophetic metaphor of towering pride (e.g., Isa. 2:13; Zech. 11:1). Hiram’s initial response (5:7–12) is an outburst of praise, surprising in the mouth of a foreign monarch. Hiram then delineates what ...

260. Builders of the Wall

Nehemiah 3:1-32

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Gary M. Burge

... from all walks of life share in the work; the account mentions goldsmiths and perfume makers (3:8), as well as sons of political rulers (3:9, 12). The small villages all over the area of Judah are represented. The work of restoration involves many different skills, as noted in 3:15. The account continues with the construction of the eastern wall (3:16–32). The landmarks in this section are mostly houses and buildings instead of gates, since the wall on the east side did not follow the former wall but was ...

261. Job’s Opening Soliloquy

Job 3:1-26

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Gary M. Burge

... his day.” In Job’s soliloquy, we discover quickly that “his day” is about his origins: the day of his birth, the night of his conception. The NIV’s wording of 3:3, which has in mind only a birth, diminishes Job’s brilliant interplay. His words fade skillfully between the day of his birth and the night of his conception (3:3a: day; 3:3b: night; 3:4–5: day; 3:6–10: night). Day and night both merge and separate. The day of birth is, of course, different from the night of conception, yet both ...

262. The Life You've Always Wanted

Acts 5:27-32

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Charley Reeb

... preached for forty years, produced 400 books, knew ten languages, and at age 86 complained that he was unable to preach more than twice a day.”[8] We may not have the gifts of a John Calvin or John Wesley, but all of us have been given gifts, talents, and skills to be used to change our world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. If you don’t know what your gifts are, ask God to reveal them to you, and he will, with great delight. It is important that you discover your spiritual gifts. For I believe one day ...

263. Always Ready

Matthew 25:1-13

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David G. Rogne

... . There are some preparations that can't be put off until the last minute. It's too late for a student to begin preparing for an exam when the day of examination has come. It is too late to acquire a skill when a job comes along that requires us to already have that skill. In the theater, a relatively unknown actress may be given a small part but also be assigned to be the understudy for the leading female. Broadway lore is filled with stories of actresses who were called upon to fill in for the ...

264. Being a True Disciple

John 8:31-36

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David G. Rogne

... was accomplished, the recruiter would tell the young man that he qualified for the job. If anyone asked him if he'd been around the Horn, he was to say "yes." It was a shortcut, but really there is no shortcut that will give a seaman the skills he needs to be a competent sailor. Neither is there an easy way to make a neophyte Christian into a mature disciple. The second thing we learn from this scripture is that discipleship calls for action. Apparently those new Jewish believers were not growing in the ...

265. David Saves Keilah

1 Samuel 23:1-6

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... outlined, but the response, Go . . . for I am going to give the Philistines into your hand, may imply that the question was not just “Shall we go?” but also “And will we succeed?” If this is so, we have an indication of David’s leadership skills; he recognized that successful missions were more likely to occur when all those involved, not just the leader, believed in what they were doing and had confidence in their ability to succeed. There may also be a need here to convince the people with David ...

266. The Lord Speaks

Job 38:1--41:34

Understanding Series

Gerald H. Wilson

... and the preceding one concerning the warhorse. Verse 26 begins, as usual, with a question regarding Job’s “wisdom” to create such marvels of the natural world. “Wisdom” here indicates both the knowledge to understand and the ability to create the flight skills associated with these high-flying birds of prey. The descriptive term spread his wings captures the sight of hawk or eagle soaring on rising currents of air with open wings. The Hebrew for toward the south can also mean “south wind,” on ...

267. A Prophet Without Honor

Matthew 13:53-58

Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

... Synoptic Gospels. The parable is a simple story taken from daily life that illustrates an ethical or religious truth. William Scott observes, “Disinclined as he was to discursive exposition, the Semite practised the art of persuasion by thus skillfully appealing to the imagination” (HDB rev., p. 725). For many years the church allegorized the parables, ignoring the obvious meaning and finding support for theological positions. It was Adolf Jülicher’s famous Die Gleichnisreden Jesu (1888–99) that ...

268. Daniel’s Training in Babylon

Daniel 1:1-21

Understanding Series

William Nelson

... chapters 1–6. Daniel 1:2, which notes that the temple vessels were taken to Babylon, prepares us for chapter 5, where King Belshazzar profanes them, bringing judgment on himself. Daniel 1:17, which mentions Daniel’s skill in dream interpretation, anticipates chapters 2 and 4, where he displays that skill (and also chapter 5, where he interprets the handwriting on the wall). There are also ties between Daniel 1 and later parts of the book. “The Lord delivered Jehoiakim king of Judah into” the hand of ...

269. The Writing on the Wall

Daniel 5:1-31

Understanding Series

William Nelson

... to Daniel the queen’s praise of his amazing gifts (5:14; cf. v. 11). Next the king tells of the failed attempt of his advisers to read and explain it (5:15; cf. vv. 7–8) and reiterates the queen’s high opinion of his interpretation skills (5:16). The king concludes by reviewing the proffered rewards: purple clothing, a gold chain, and promotion to third highest ruler, or perhaps appointment to high office (5:16; see the commentary and Additional Note on 5:7). He omits the queen’s mention of Daniel ...

270. Israel Routs the Philistines

1 Samuel 14:15-23

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... over. The victory was assigned to the LORD and his saving power, a statement that may be general theologizing. Or the writers may be pointing out that in the original action of Jonathan and in the ensuing confusion, the results were not those of human power or skill, particularly not of Saul. Additional Notes 14:16 It would be easier to see what was going on from Geba than it would from Gibeah, and it is possible that the names have been confused at this point. 14:17 The literary structure of this chapter ...

271. Saul Pursues David

1 Samuel 23:7-29

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

272. Getting It Right in the Coming Year

Galatians 4:4-7

Sermon

King Duncan

... why would I know that?” asks Jason Bourne. “How can I know all that and not know who I am?” (4) That is the question for many people today. They have so much information at their fingertips, more than any generation that has ever lived. They have skills and talents and are able to accomplish so much. And yet they do not know who they are and so they live flat, meaningless lives. We can see it in rising rates of suicides and increased deaths by narcotics abuse. How can a beautiful person created in the ...

273. The Sacred Power of a Listening Heart

1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19

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King Duncan

... This means that we do not listen to the rest of what the other person is saying. You can see how treacherous this can be. Listening is so important that many top employers provide listening skills training for their employees. This is not surprising when you consider that good listening skills can lead to better customer satisfaction, greater productivity with fewer mistakes, and increased sharing of information. That in turn can lead to a more creative and innovative workplace. But I think we can all agree ...

274. Future of the Internet

Illustration

Janna Anderson and Lee Rainie

... s average teenagers may be turning themselves into shallow thinkers and impatient adults, warn some of the experts surveyed. On the other hand, “quick-twitch” thinking may become a key survival skill for this hyper-connected, “always on” generation, others believe. “The essential skills [of 2020] will be those of rapidly searching, browsing, assessing quality, and synthesizing the vast quantities of information,” said Microsoft researcher Jonathan Grudin. “In contrast, the ability to read one ...

275. A Man Under Authority / A Centurion's Faith, An Elder's Love

Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10

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Lori Wagner

... US had a serious heart condition, and needed a heart transplant immediately or he would die. He was older than the recommended age for surgery, and had multiple other medical conditions that made any surgery problematic. Only two specialists in the world had the skills to pull off the surgery. Both were in London. So the family contacted each of them to see what the possibilities were. One was a world-renowned, award-winning doctor who also was Jewish. The other was a young aspiring Iranian doctor, educated ...

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