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301. Through His Faithful Death, Jesus as Messiah Redefined Brings Life
Matthew 27:27-31, Matthew 27:32-44, Matthew 27:45-56, Matthew 27:57-61, Matthew 27:62-66
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Jeannine K. Brown
... Theological Insights: Women in the Early Church At Jesus’ death and burial, of those who have followed Jesus from Galilee, only the women remain with him. Luke narrates more about the women who followed Jesus throughout his ministry; they are described in the same terms as the Twelve—they are “with” Jesus (8:1–3)—and are likely part of the mission of the seventy-two (10:1–20). Each Gospel testifies to women as first witnesses of the resurrection (Matt. 28:1; Mark 16:1; Luke 24:1, 10; John 20:1 ...
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Iain W. Provan
The Axe Falls (at Last) on Ahab: The twelve years of Jehoram, son of Ahab, are completed (2 Kgs. 3:1; 8:25); and the time for judgment has come (1 Kgs. 21:21–29). Elisha is still with us, and Hazael—though not in the way first planned—is king of Aram. Ahab’s drama is approaching its ...
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Iain W. Provan
The Axe Falls (at Last) on Ahab: The twelve years of Jehoram, son of Ahab, are completed (2 Kgs. 3:1; 8:25); and the time for judgment has come (1 Kgs. 21:21–29). Elisha is still with us, and Hazael—though not in the way first planned—is king of Aram. Ahab’s drama is approaching its ...
304. Jezebel Killed
2 Kings 9:30-37
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Iain W. Provan
The Axe Falls (at Last) on Ahab: The twelve years of Jehoram, son of Ahab, are completed (2 Kgs. 3:1; 8:25); and the time for judgment has come (1 Kgs. 21:21–29). Elisha is still with us, and Hazael—though not in the way first planned—is king of Aram. Ahab’s drama is approaching its ...
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George Bass
... name occurs but this one time in Scripture, then he disappears from the holy writings and records of the early Christian church. Matthias had been with Jesus from the beginning of his ministry until his ascension. He had been passed over by Christ when the Twelve were selected, but the Eleven chose him to replace Judas after his defection and death. The Bible says nothing more about Matthias after this - "and he was enrolled with the eleven apostles." Tradition has it that Matthias was sent to Ethiopia as a ...
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Jeannine K. Brown
... interests and status rather than following the pattern of self-denial set by Jesus himself (20:28). In this passage they argue about the highest positions of status in the coming kingdom (20:2–24; see 18:1; 19:27). So Jesus continues to teach the Twelve about the importance of renouncing status concerns and of emulating those who have little or no status in their world: slaves (20:25–27) and children (18:3–4). Interpretive Insights 20:18  the Son of Man will be delivered over. This is Jesus’ third ...
307. Look Up and Live
Numbers 21:4-9
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David E. Leininger
... the result from Sunday School: the report of a land "flowing with milk and honey" (and to prove it they had brought back a bunch of grapes that was so huge that it took two of them to carry it), BUT the populace matched the grapes - also huge. Two of the twelve spies - Joshua and Caleb - said, "So what, let's go. But the other ten said, "No way; they would turn us into dog meat." Again, the weeping and wailing and whining starts: "Would that we had died in the land of Egypt! Or would that we had died in ...
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David E. Leininger
... way, is the point of those phrases, "conceived by the Holy Ghost," and "born of the Virgin Mary." To the early church, the miraculous nature of Jesus' birth was not that big a deal - it is only mentioned twice in the gospels, Jesus never refers to it, the Twelve never discuss it, Paul never mentions it. The truly big deal was that he was born at all! This divine character actually took on human flesh, laid aside the "perks" of heavenly office, and became a man. This affirmation was never meant to prompt or ...
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Larry W. Hurtado
... the time) held to the hope for the salvation of Israel and the appearance of the messianic age. Whatever his exact attitude toward Jesus, it is striking that the Gospel tradition agrees that he, and not a member of Jesus’ family or of the Twelve, went to obtain Jesus’ body. Ordinarily, a close relative would ask the special permission necessary to bury a convicted criminal. Thus, the picture of Jesus’ abandonment is filled out still more, so that Joseph takes the place that should have been taken by ...
310. Proper 26
Matthew 23:1-39, Joshua 3:1-4:24, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16, Malachi 2:1-9
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John R. Brokhoff
... service - vv. 11-12. Old Testament: Joshua 3:7-17 1. This Nation Behind God (3:7-17). Need: In our Pledge of Allegiance, we Americans say, "One nation under God." For Israel in Joshua's time it was the nation behind God. Upon God's direction Joshua ordered the twelve men carrying the Ark of the Covenant, the symbol of God's presence, to lead the procession into the Promised Land. God was to come first. People were to be followers of God. Our need today is to put God first in our lives and nation. Other gods ...
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... , we recall the whole of the Christ Event: the promise of the messiah remembered and rehearsed during Advent together with preparation for his coming; the incarnation - the embodiment of God’s Son deep in human flesh - celebrated during the twelve day season of Christmas; Christ’s baptism, transfiguration and manifestation to the world marked the season of Epiphany; his temptation, his challenge to the religious establishment and his call to costly discipleship and cross bearing form the stuff ...
312. That's Not Fair
Matthew 20:1-16
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King Duncan
... work and a full day’s wage were essential to survival. During the grape harvest, men who wanted to work would go to the marketplace and stand around; it was like going to an employment center in the morning to look for a job for the day. They would work the twelve hours, and then they would be paid at the end of the day so that each man could go home with money to buy food for his family. If a man was unable to find work on a particular day, then his family would not eat. If he found work ...
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Erskine White
... , carefully and earnestly. He was like a teacher before a final exam - it was as if He wanted to teach them everything He could before it was too late. ButI don't think they understood what He was saying. I know I didn't. Then Jesus said that one of the twelve would betray Him, and everyone in the room got upset. They all started speaking at once: "Is it I, Lord; is it I?" I heard them stoutly swear that they would stand by Jesus to the end. That's when my mother came in - she was bringing up some more ...
314. It Might Have Been ...
Luke 22:1-6, Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 27:1-10, Matthew 26:47-56
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... ... and I’ve often wondered if they mused over the Proverbs as they chose a name for their young son: "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches." In any case, they chose a good name. They chose a name that had been held by one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and as such became the name of one of the tribes of Israel. They chose a name that had been held by one of the Macabbean heroes who had led a successful revolt for Israel a couple of centuries earlier. They chose a name that meant, literally ...
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William G. Carter
... to substantiate this truth. For all of Jesus' incredible deeds in that book, his own disciples never see that he has come as one who serves. Jesus makes the deaf to hear, the speechless to sing, and the lame to dance. But the vision of the twelve disciples is clouded by expectations of their own advancement and assumptions about their own success. They do not see Jerusalem right down the road. The crowds surrounding Jesus also did not see where he was headed. When Bartimaeus heard Jesus was coming, he cried ...
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Stephen M. Crotts
... , but ended with assurance, gladness, and peace. Now the lectionary reading stops there, but it's worth reading on a bit, for a sad note follows. Jesus has come and ministered. Now he is gone. And who should walk in the door next but Thomas, one of the twelve! "Where have you been, Thomas?" the disciples ask in frustration. "We have seen the Lord! He has come. He is risen! He has ministered to us his peace and gladness and commissioned us to go in his name!" And Thomas would have none of it. Grouchily he ...
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James Merritt
... disciples choose Him. When you look at the list of the people He chose let’s just say none of them would have made “Who’s Who.” There wasn’t a biblical scholar among them, not one strong leader and not a mover and a shaker. Not one of the twelve that He chose would have made anybody’s got to have list. So far just a bunch of poor fishermen. Of all the missing persons Jesus could invite you would have bet your house and everything you own there is one kind of missing person Jesus would have never ...
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Arley K. Fadness
... story of Joseph and the return of shalom to his shattered family. The power of forgiveness reunites and preserves the family of Jacob. And from this family God will bring forth a special nation -- the nation of Israel with its twelve tribes named after the twelve sons and their descendants. We end with the beginning story of this sermon. Adele Kipp, the treasurer of St. Peter's church, said of their healing, "We know the pain the boys and their families are feeling. We felt it was our responsibility not ...
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... Can you believe it? They just had the shocking announcement of the betrayal. They received the body and blood of their Master. Obviously Jesus was tense and had things on his mind, serious things of his impending arrest, betrayal, and execution. You would think that the Twelve would have been more concerned about him than about themselves. Talk at a table can be tormenting. It can be rude and crude and cruel. We can be insensitive to the feelings and needs of those at the table. Jesus heard this talk and he ...
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Glenn McDonald
... least in my family tree." Jonah was told to head east, so he immediately jumped on a boast heading west. Peter had the original case of Foot and Mouth Disease, repeatedly putting both of his feet in his mouth at all the wrong moments. Every one of the Twelve seems to have had a bad case of spiritual amnesia. As Tevye, the main character in the musical Fiddler on the Roof, puts it, "Lord, I know we're the chosen people. But couldn't you choose somebody else every now and then?" The answer we receive today ...
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Brett Blair
... , wanted to send the people away. Then Jesus surprised his disciples, asking them to feed the crowd. There were many occasions when the disciples respond as any of us would. We have here only five loaves of Bread and two fish. But Jesus offered opportunities for the twelve to see God at work, to see something other than the world they had come to know and understand. He asked for the food, blessed it, broke it, and broke it again, and again. The food went out like a peace of paper folded many times ...
322. Things to Come!
Matthew 13:47-52, Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:1-23
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Stephen M. Crotts
... does not work alone. We co-labor with God. The catch is a mixed haul, some good fish, others worthless. A time of sorting comes. Do you see the hope Jesus is sharing in these last three parables? Now watch this: In verse 51, Jesus asks the twelve, "Have you understood all this?" And they readily respond, "Yes!" They hadn't the slightest clue, even as we today often do not! Scribe Verse 52 begins with the words, "Now therefore." Anytime one comes to the word therefore he must inquire, what is the therefore ...
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Gerald Whetstone
... love of God for the world. "He who did not withhold his own son, but gave him up for all of us, will he not with him give us everything else?" (Romans 8). This redemption, this grace, this love for the world, beloved, is given and shed for you. As the twelve sat with him at the table they heard the promise but could not yet fully take it in. Still, he gives them an assurance which we have never forgotten. "When you eat this bread and drink this cup in my name," he promised, "I will be present in you even ...
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Jeannine K. Brown
... foil for right responses to Jesus and his preaching of the kingdom. We will need to make explicit what is implicit yet clear to Matthew’s audience: the large majority of those first to believe in Jesus as the Messiah are Jews. In Matthew, these include the twelve disciples and other followers and seekers from the (Jewish) crowds who come to him for healing. And what we see here in the announcement of the scope of Jesus’ ministry is that he comes first to preach and enact the kingdom for his own people ...
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Maxie Dunnam
... discipleship was a difficult call, a call that demanded making Jesus Master and following Him had to be the priority of one's life. Some turned back and no longer went with Him. As Jesus often did, He used that happening to focus on the inner circle -- the twelve -- and call them to consider their own commitment. He asked them the question "Do you also wish to go away?" It's the discipleship question -- a question that Jesus not only asked of His twelve disciples, but a question He asks of us today. I. Let ...
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