Synonyms: thirstiness, dryness, parched, craving, strong desire, longing, yearning, avidity, hunger, voracity, keenness, eagerness, lust, appetite, passion, love, crave, want, covet, desire, hunger for/after, lust for/after, hanker for/after, have one's heart set on
Antonyms: aversion, distaste, apathy, dislike, hatred, antipathy, disgust, disregard, abhorrence, acrimony, wet, animosity, animus, antagonism, bad feeling, bitterness, be averse to, detestation
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Sermon
Charley Reeb
... are saying, “What you are looking for you will not find in the world!” People respond to real people who have a real love and passion for God. The gospel does not have to be dressed up, dolled up, or given a makeover. The gospel does just fine by itself. The ... offering the bread of life. People are so hungry spiritually that all we have to do is offer the bread of life with passion and authenticity and they will come from all over to taste it. Does the sweet smell of Christ emanate from your life? Are ...
Understanding Series
Craig A. Evans
... statement be a hint at the deity of Jesus? Compare Luke 8:39; Acts 20:28. On Discipleship This section is loosely tied together by the theme of discipleship and represents three successive units from Mark 9:30–40. The section consists of: (1) Jesus’ second passion prediction (vv. 43b–45); (2) the question of who is the greatest among the disciples (vv. 46–48); and (3) the question of how other disciples relate to the disciples of Jesus (vv. 49–50). 9:43b–45 Because he omits Mark 9:28–29 (the ...
328. Jesus' Death
Luke 23:44-49
Understanding Series
Craig A. Evans
... -temple motif. Tiede (p. 423), however, suggests that the tearing of the curtain may have been understood as a sign of divine displeasure. Fitzmyer (p. 1519) thinks that the tearing of the curtain is a sign of the reign of evil during the time of Jesus’ passion (Luke 22:53). I suspect that there is some truth in both of the latter views. Slavonic Josephus (War 5.5.4 [5.207–214, LCL]) repeats the tradition of the torn curtain: “[The temple curtain] had, you should know, been suddenly rent from the top ...
Understanding Series
Craig A. Evans
... as we shall see, is to be understood in physical terms. A phantom has not been raised, or else why would the tomb be empty? On Galilee see note on 17:11 above. 24:7 Son of Man: See note on 5:24 above. On the allusion to the passion prediction see commentary and note on 9:22 above. 24:9 the Eleven: Although he will not tell of Judas’ death until Acts 1:16–19, the evangelist clearly means the Twelve Apostles minus Judas Iscariot. According to Matt. 27:3–10, Judas commits suicide before the resurrection ...
330. The Lord's Supper
1 Corinthians 11:17-34
Understanding Series
Marion L. Soards
... Supper with inappropriate motives are vulnerable to the Lord’s power, which in their particular circumstances brings judgment. One should see that this explanation is descriptive and dramatic, not a declaration. He is not issuing a threat so much as offering a passionate warning. He is not condemning but informing, although he understands that judgment has already come to bear on certain members of the church. 11:31 In turn, verse 31 speaks again of judgment. From the cast of the remark this reference to ...
Understanding Series
Robert W. Wall
... view the conquering Lion first as the slaughtered Lamb (cf. Caird, Revelation, pp. 242–44). On his robe are the stains of his passion, because of which he is called the “Faithful and True” to God’s love and by which a people has been purchased for ... means that through Jesus’ messianic mission “God fulfilled his divine purpose” (Mounce, Revelation, p. 346). According to John, in the passion of God’s incarnate Word an eternal age was set into motion, when God’s promise of a restored Israel ...
Understanding Series
Gerald H. Wilson
... emotional exhaustion. The kidneys are the center of deep-seated emotion, while the bosom is the place where one clings to that which is most deeply beloved. This deep desire to see God engages Job such that it consumes his greatest emotions and passions. Additional Notes 19:23 Oh, that . . . The Heb. construction mi yitten, “who will give,” throughout Job (6:8; 11:5; 13:5; 14:4, 13) consistently expresses an intense desire that is nevertheless impossible, or at best unlikely. See the discussion on 14 ...
Understanding Series
Craig A. Evans
... may account for the presence of some of the discrepancies now readily apparent when the four Gospels are read synoptically. Second, some discrepancies are probably due to the respective evangelists’ (and here I am thinking primarily of Matthew and Luke) desire to tell the passion story differently from the way it was told in their source(s) (such as in Mark and whatever else they may have had). In the case of Luke, reference to Peter’s cursing and swearing (Matt. 26:74; Mark 14:71) was perhaps omitted ...
334. Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit
John 14:15-31, John 14:1-4, John 14:5-14
Understanding Series
J. Ramsey Michaels
... troubled: The same verb was used of Jesus in 11:33; 12:27; and 13:21. Having quieted his own heart in preparation for the Passion, Jesus now begins to prepare his disciples for what lies ahead. Trust in God; trust also in me. The two verbs can be read either ... Before what happens? The only answer possible from the context is Jesus’ departure, i.e., all the events associated with his Passion. When did they believe? One possible answer is 20:28–29; another (assuming that the specific belief was that Jesus ...
Sermon
King Duncan
... rescue me from this body that is subject to death?” Can there be a more relevant passage of Scripture for many of us? Doing good and avoiding evil is the primary battle of the human condition. It means taking control of our lives and ruling our passions. Have you ever had that struggle? Someone once said that there are only two pains in life--the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. And then he adds: “Discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” That’s true. If we could only discipline ...
Sermon
William G. Carter
... , we pray that the work we do will be part of God's work, that we might delight in his ways and walk with his love. What should we say when we roll out of bed? Someone paraphrases the commandment by saying, "Love the Lord God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence and energy."2 Those are good words to put on our lips. With them we announce that our lives will be directed, not wasted. Rather than stumble around each day and end up nowhere, the Great Commandment calls us to aim our hearts and minds ...
Sermon
King Duncan
... did it by giving his life to the greatest cause available to any man or woman, the cause of serving Christ. The late Adrian Rogers once told of seeing an ad for a drive-in passion play. A passion play is, of course, a depiction of the arrest, torture and crucifixion of Jesus, so it’s pretty dramatic and dark. But this passion play was like a drive-in movie, you could watch the story of Jesus without ever getting out of your car. The ad read: “Come and experience the life of Christ all from the comfort ...
338. If I Had Been There
Jn 20:1-18; Mk 15:21-32
Illustration
Brett Blair
... Christianity. What was about to happen was significant. It turned all of Europe to Christianity. But there was a problem. His discipleship was a slow transformation. King Clovis was seeing the crucifixion in military terms. On first hearing the account of the Passion, Clovis grumbled: “If my army had been there, he’d never have been crucified!” Somewhat later, a second reading provoked a different observation and a softening of the heart: “If I had been there, I’d have stayed with his poor mother ...
339. Do you need a Pharisectomy?
Matthew 9:27-34, Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 12:15-21, Matthew 12:22-37, Matthew 12:38-45, Matthew 12:46-50
Sermon
Lori Wagner
... his family. It’s a rift that would haunt him until his time on the cross. Jesus final warning, he uses the metaphor of the “house.” The house is a common metaphor for the soul/heart. If one’s heart is too tidy, too orderly, but without the passion of the Holy Spirit, it becomes a barren and desert-like place. The metaphor of water is the metaphor for the presence of the Holy Spirit that dwells within a person who “walks with God.” To fill your “house” with Jesus means that your life will be ...
340. Slow Burn
Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 6:19-24
Sermon
Lori Wagner
... fire inside of the furnace. He couldn’t figure it out. When they came out, they didn’t even smell like smoke. From then on, the King decided, that Daniel’s God was the True God. Listen –the men in this story had salt. And that salt –their passion and faith in God that was immovable and inconsumable—acted as a protector within that furnace. The men were not consumed but protected by the fiery presence of God’s True Light. Today, I invite you now to come forward to the alter and to scoop out of ...
Art is moral passion married to entertainment. Moral passion without entertainment is propaganda, and entertainment without moral passion is television.
Rita Mae Brown
342. The Greatest Motivator
1 Corinthians 9:1-27
Sermon
King Duncan
... of this determined and dedicated nun. Sister Emmanuel died in 2008. What was her reward for her amazing work? Nothing earthly, to be sure. She lived as simply as the people to whom she ministered. Sister Emmanuel was 79 years old and still passionately involved in ministry when she was interviewed by Diane Sawyer on “60 Minutes.” Diane asked Sister Emmanuel if she thought about death. Sister Emmanuel showed Ms. Sawyer a painting on her wall of angels joined hand in hand dancing in the Celestial kingdom ...
Sermon
King Duncan
... image. God breathed His life into us. God made us to be the special focus of His love. And that was only the beginning of God’s plan for us. That is the other horn of the dilemma. God is disappointed in the best of us, but he is hopelessly, passionately in love even with the worst of us. This dilemma forces God into an unusual role. Actually, God’s last word concerning this dilemma is not found in the story of Noah or even in the Old Testament. It is found in the Gospels. Indeed, it is the Gospel. Here ...
Sermon
King Duncan
... knowing if it will yield a harvest or not. There is a man in India who is a good example of the passion and patience of a master gardener. His name is Kalimullah Khan, and he is a professional horticulturist. Khan is 80 years old ... from HGTV, but they’re actually a glimpse into God’s will for our lives. We are the fig tree. And like a master gardener, God is both passionate to see us live out His purposes, and He is patiently waiting to see evidence of our growth. But just as the fig tree is living on ...
Sermon
Mark Ellingsen
... how life has not turned out the way we wish, how the childhood dreams did not all come true, and how loved ones have been lost. God’s style of working through contrasts and opposites helps explain why God often seems far away or irrelevant to everyday life. Passion Sunday and Holy Week teach us that God works in hidden ways (like He used death on a cross to give life). God seems so powerless and distant sometimes, and then faith in him seems make no difference in our lives, wracked as they too often are ...
Sermon
Lori Wagner
... bare minimum in his/her job or workplace. He or she will stay exactly within the job description, will work exactly the required hours, and will fulfill the minimum of what needs to be done without being fired but will never go above and beyond, shows no passion or incentive, and skates by with the least of effort. This is not exactly a new concept. But now we have a term for it. Since COVID, our workplaces have been going through massive shifts. People who were unhappy in their jobs, feeling burned out, or ...
Sermon
Lori Wagner
... is the energy source that will carry them when things get difficult and will sustain them through all they will need to go through. Nutrition of spirit: Jesus’ disciples will continue to abide in his love, for that is the source of their nourishment, courage, passion, and hope. They will continue to abide in him, even as they continue to mature in their faith and to grow into the apostles he has prepared them to be. Action: The budding apostles must be prepared to act upon everything Jesus has taught them ...
Sermon
Wayne Brouwer
... all of these things must begin at one place. We need to remember how much we are loved by Jesus. And we need to express our love back to Jesus in worship, devotion, and deep gratitude. Orphans No More One couple I read about was filled with great passion, particularly for those orphaned in the many war zones of our world. We do not think much about the children, do we? We hear of battles, soldiers, guns, and attacks. But what about the children who could not sleep because of the booming of the bombs, who ...
349. Starting Over
John 21:1-19
Sermon
Wayne Brouwer
... know Helen than we might think. You see, Helen eventually took a job with the Gibson Greeting Card company. As she began to write the verses for card, people began to realize how much she was able to articulate the thoughts of their hearts and the passions of their souls. It was during these creative days that Helen Steiner Rice became a folk poet who spoke the language of thousands of Christians. Some years ago, Helen was asked which poem she thought was her best. She hesitated for a moment. She could not ...
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Harry N. Huxhold
... are we going to find people to make that kind of commitment? Jesus would reply that we had better do so, if we do not want to lose everything. The Hard Facts The reason that the disciples had a difficult time accepting the prediction of our Lord's passion is that they were basically selfish. That is the universal problem in the world. It should not be difficult in our day and age to point that out. Wars are waged in the world as the result of basic selfishness. The world economy is in tough straits because ...
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