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326. Responding To The Lord's Word

Jeremiah 32:1-44

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... says, "When they call to me, I will answer them; when they are in trouble, I will be with them." All: God says, "I will reward them with long life; I will save them." Thanks be to God! Collect Almighty and Everlasting God, we acknowledge you as Lord of all creation. We have gathered here that together we might lift our voices in praise of your eternal goodness. Clear our minds, we pray, of all distractions and worries that we might be more aware of your presence among us. As we offer our prayers of petition ...

327. When It’s Hard To Trust The Lord

Mark 4:35-41

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Frank Ramirez

... asked, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?" We know. We know you. You are Savior, Prince of Peace, the Anointed One, the Messiah, King, our Lord, and our God! We come to praise you, adore you, worship you, serve you. In your mighty name we pray this day. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord Jesus, what is taking you so long? The storms are raging all around us. Our lives are sinking under the weight of our materialism, our distractions, our false gods, our nationalism, our discontent ...

328. As The Lord Lives, I Will Not Leave You

2 Kings 2:1-18

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Frank Ramirez

... , and speak among us. Words still accuse. For those who will hear, Healing, forgiveness, and hope will be brokered. Chariots of fire bring blessings, not fear. Amen. Prayer Of Confession For now we speak the words of Peter — we will not deny you Lord. For now we speak as Elisha — as the Lord lives, we will not leave you. Our hearts are set in the right place. We count upon your Spirit, that our spirits are not only willing, but that the weakness of our flesh shall prove your strength is true! Save us ...

329. One Lord, One Table

Exodus 20:1-4

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... . And that's our passage for this morning. Exodus 20:1-4, 12-20 (NRSV) [1] Then God spoke all these words: [2] I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; [3] you shall have no other gods before me. [ ... in the water under the earth. [12] Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. [13] You shall not murder. [14] You shall not commit adultery. [15] You shall not steal. [16] You shall not ...

330. Let Everything That Breathes Praise the Lord

Psalm 150:1-6

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Maxie Dunnam

... Where is God to be praised? Why is God to be praised? How is God to be praised? And, by whom is God to be praised? All are questions answered by the psalmist. I. First, where is God to be praised? The psalmist answers that immediately: “Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in the mighty firmament of His power!” We begin here - in the sanctuary – in designated places of worship. Now I know we can praise God outside of the sanctuary. I had an unusual time of praise a couple of weeks ...

331. Lord, Is It I?

Mark 14:12-26

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Maxie Dunnam

... self-distrust and self-examination at which we want to look today as we begin this Lenten season, and as we come to the Lord’s table for Holy Communion. The setting for our scripture is the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. They had planned a ... good that I would I do not, and the evil that I would not, that I do, O wretched man that I am, who will deliver me?” “Lord, is it I ?” — a probing question that won’t let us off the hook. II And as we probe, a second truth comes to light. There is ...

332. Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Mark 9:24

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Wayne Brouwer

... , take my hand, Lead me on, help me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn. Through the storm, through the night, Lead me on to the light. Take my hand, precious Lord; lead me home. When my way grows drear, Precious Lord, linger near - When my life is almost gone. Hear my cry, hear my call, Hold my hand lest I fall - Take my hand, precious Lord; lead me home. When the darkness appears, And the night draws near, And the day is past and gone, At the river I stand, Guide my feet, hold my hand, Take my hand ...

333. Lord, Excuse Me

Matt. 22:1-14; Luke 14:15-24

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Philip W. McLarty

... a song and sang it to the tune of "The Beverly Hillbillies." It went like this: "I cannot come to the banquet, excuse me, I pray, I've just bought a field, I must gather my hay; I hate to miss the party, and I know this sounds dumb, Pray, Lord, excuse me, I cannot come. "I cannot come to the banquet, excuse me, dear sir, I've just bought a cow, and her cream I must stir; I hate to miss the party, all the food and the fun, Pray ...

334. If It's the Lord's Will

Humor Illustration

... by leading his horse. The preacher called out, "What are you doing with your horse?" The man answered, "I'm going into town to sell it." The pastor said, "You ought to say that you are going to sell it if it be the Lord's will." The man said, "What does this have to do with the Lord's will? This is a good, healthy horse and it'll be sold before you know it." The pastor said, "Have you forgotten that God is watching you? You need to put everything in God's hands in order for it to work ...

335. The Lord’s Prayer and The Stones-Serpents-Scorpions Story

Luke 11:1-13

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Leonard Sweet

... what about on asphalt? The Disciples’ Prayer is not an “on paper” prayer. It’s an asphalt prayer; it’s a rubber-hits-the-road prayer? It’s a reality prayer for a reality world. And that’s where the scorpions, serpents and stones come in. The Lord’s Prayer comes with a scorpions, serpents and stones story, and it’s time we remembered the story about what it means to “give us this day our daily bread.” The three staple foods of Jesus’ location were bread, fish and eggs. But some stones ...

336. The Lord Is (More Than) My Shepherd

Psalm 23:1-6

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King Duncan

... s love and care are compared to that of a Shepherd who tends his sheep with affection. That is true in both the Old Testament and the New. There are few passages in Scripture more prized than Psalm 23. The New King James Version translates it like this: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the ...

337. A Call to Build the House of the Lord

Haggai 1:1-15

Understanding Series

John Goldingay

... faithful to Yahweh, in keeping with a statement or challenge that now comes just a few verses earlier in the Twelve Prophets (Zeph. 3:13; see the comment). Here, the remnant meets that challenge. So they obeyed Yahweh and obeyed Haggai’s urging, because the LORD their God had sent him. The verb “send” fits with the metaphor of the prophet as Yahweh’s messenger, reflected in the way the prophet says “thus said Yahweh,” as if he were speaking like a king’s messenger. Behind the metaphor is the ...

338. Lord of the Sabbath and Appointing the Twelve

Luke 6:12-16, Luke 6:1-11

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R.T. France

... . For Jesus, it was overshadowed by the general principle of “doing good,” which for the scribes was infuriatingly vague and open-ended. Mark 2:27 sums up his approach: “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” Jesus’s claim to be “Lord of the Sabbath,” following after his claim to forgive sins (both under the title “the Son of Man”), adds to the sense that he claims to be on a level above merely human authorities. He will not openly claim to be divine, but the reader ...

339. The Lord of Birth and Death

Genesis 18:1-33

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... death of Sodom. In this contrast between the beginning of life and the end of life, Abraham has opportunity first to be host, then to be intercessor. As host he entertains three men by his home at Mamre (18:1–15). One of these is obviously the Lord (18:1). The other two must be angelic companions, both of whom essentially drop out of the story after verse 9. The number three should not be pressed for any trinitarian significance. Abraham serves the three visitors a meal and watches while they eat (18:8 ...

340. Quail from the Lord

Numbers 11:4-35

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Gary M. Burge

... similarly receive the Spirit (Num. 11:26–30). He understands that the Spirit has confirmed the call of the two men, in spite of their apparent reticence, and it is not his place to get in God’s way (cf. Acts 10:44–48; 11:15–18). The Lord’s second solution for Moses is to miraculously provide all the Israelites with an abundance of meat, without depleting their livestock. He does this by sending a wind to divert millions of quail from the sea to the area of the Israelite camp (11:31; cf. Exod. 16 ...

341. The Lord Call's Samuel

1 Sam 3:1–4:1

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... even though he did try to warn them (2:22–25). They will never be forgiven for their stubborn rebellion, regardless of the number of sacrifices they handle. Having observed Eli’s sons in action, Samuel may not have been surprised at the severity of the Lord’s message, but he must have wondered what he should tell Eli. This problem is solved when Eli uses a curse formula (3:17) to insist that Samuel tell him everything. When Samuel complies, Eli accepts God’s sentence and reacts the way Hezekiah does ...

342. The Lord’s Establishment of a Permanent Kingdom in Jerusalem

Joel 3:17-21

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... of an eternal kingdom following the conquest of evil (cf. Rev. 22:1–2). Threats from Egypt and Edom, two of Israel’s most ferocious adversaries, have been eliminated (cf. Zech. 14:18–19), and the eternal safety and security of Jerusalem’s inhabitants prevails under the authority of the Lord. The Lord’s people finally experience the covenant rest God has promised. Such a rest prefigures an even greater rest, the security of salvation accomplished through the sacrifice of Christ for all believers.

343. Lord of the Sabbath

Luke 6:1-11

Understanding Series

Craig A. Evans

... and his men entered the house of God. Reference to David would emphasize further Jesus’ messianic status, for his action was comparable to that of Israel’s most famous king, from whom would descend the Messiah (see Isa. 11:1, 10; Jer. 23:5; Zech. 3:8). 6:5 Lord of the Sabbath: Luke has derived this verse from Mark 2:28, but he did not, however, retain Mark 2:27, which reads: “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” In the Marcan context the point seems to be that since the Sabbath is ...

344. Redeeming What is the Lord's

Leviticus 27:1-34

Understanding Series

W. H. Bellinger, Jr.

... —became most holy. The background of verse 29 is probably treatment of prisoners of war. They are part of the ban, or “devotion to destruction” and are to be executed. 27:30–34 This final section considers the redemption of tithes. The tithe belongs to the LORD. It is a tenth part and can be redeemed with the addition of a fifth of the value to it. The redemption is expensive. Animals passed under the shepherd’s rod to be counted; every tenth one from herd or flock is considered holy. There should ...

345. The Lord’s King and Rebellious Peoples

Psalm 2:1-12

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

... (vv. 10–12). 2:1–3 The nations’ conspiracy of rebellion is not merely described; the logical sense of it is questioned rhetorically: Why . . . in vain? Its senselessness is simple: it cannot succeed. The enforcer of the Israelite empire is none other than “the LORD, the One enthroned in heaven” (v. 4), who has given his Anointed One a decree promising him, “I will make the nations your inheritance” (v. 8). We must keep in mind that chains and fetters are part of a quotation from the kings of ...

346. Blessings of Those Who Fear the Lord

Psalm 112:1-10

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

... receive bad news, or that when he does he need not fear? The parallel line and the next verse, in fact, imply the latter. His security and freedom from fear rest not in circumstances but in heartfelt trust: his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. His heart is secure (lit. “supported”). The repeated insistence that he will have no fear implies that he may, in fact, face circumstances that could give cause for fear. Likewise, the assurance that in the end he will look in triumph on his foes implies ...

347. Meditating on the Lord’s Instruction: From A to Z

Psalm 119:1-176

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

... instruction. In order to obey it, the speaker does exercise willful determination (vv. 44, 57), but even this exercise of will is predicated on Yahweh’s supervision, in which he acts as one’s personal tutor: “Teach (the Hb. verb form of tôrâ) me,” O LORD, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end (v. 33, and see vv. 34, 102). Envisioned here is not mere cognitive instruction but also divine intervention: Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me (cf. 19:13 ...

348. I Have Seen the Lord

John 20:1-18

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King Duncan

... for him, but Jesus stopped her with the explanation that he had not yet ascended to the Father. Mary Magdalene will have to be content to hold him in her heart. That is exactly what she did. Later she would testify to his disciples, “I have seen the Lord.” What does Mary Magdalene’s experience on that first Easter Sunday have to do with your life and mine? Are there empty tombs in our lives into which we may be peering with a sense of helplessness and despair? That would not be surprising. The loss of ...

349. Epiphany Of Our Lord

Mt 2:1-12 · Eph 3:1-12 · Is 60:1-6, 9 · Ps 72

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Russell F. Anderson

... in our lives, would it not follow that we would freely lay before him our treasure as an expression of our homage? Jesus taught, "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." Is our treasure locked tight or laid at the foot of our Lord and King? WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 72 - A prayer that God would endow his anointed king with righteousness and caring spirit. Prayer Of The Day: Eternal God, you have made known the light of your eternal glory in the face of Jesus Christ. Fill ...

350. The Nativity Of Our Lord

Luke 2:1-20 · Titus 2:11-14 · Isaiah 9:2-7 · Ps 96

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Russell F. Anderson

... 9:2-7 · Titus 2:11-14 · Luke 2:1-20 Theme For The Day: The Good News of Christ's Birth COMMENTARY Lesson 1: Isaiah 9:2-7 The prophet declares the dawning of a new day of light, justice and everlasting peace for the downtrodden of the Lord. A son is given who mediates the very presence and attributes of God; he is proclaimed the Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. There has been a great deal of discussion as to whether this passage is pre- or post-exilic, whether it was ...

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