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3551. Matthew 10:40-42

Matthew 10:40-42

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Leonard Sweet

... risks incurred by both disciple-missionaries and ordinary lay people who might spontaneously offer their hospitality. Jesus takes care to praise all believers equally. Hostility and hospitality await all members of the Christian community. Finally, verse 42 ... the ones sent and those who receive them. These rewards will not be immediate, physical or economic. Not only does Jesus take care to put the phrase "none ... will lose" in the future tense, but he uses the telltale vocabulary "truly I tell you," ...

3552. Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

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Leonard Sweet

... analogy common to a Jewish tradition that also identified wisdom as a treasure. The first story (v.44) depicts a common worker stumbling upon his good fortune - a buried cache. This was a rather common form of "banking" in those days - so the peasant carefully takes the necessary legal steps (purchasing the field) to make the buried wealth legally his in every way. In the second tale (v.45) the main character is a wealthy pearl merchant. Pearls were so desired in that culture that they were actually valued ...

3553. Exodus 17:1-7

Exodus 17:1-7

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Leonard Sweet

... his protectiveness and genuine concern for their well-being. (Of course the expanded parallel of this week's text, found in Numbers 20:1-13 is placed after the Israelites have spent forty years in the wilderness under Moses' leadership and Yahweh's covenantal care.) In the third complaint the Israelites bring to Moses, the subject is once again water. No doubt, finding good drinking water for this large number of people was a continuing quest, a daily challenge. But 17:1 makes it clear that the direction ...

3554. Ephesians 1:15-23

Ephesians 1:15-23

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Leonard Sweet

... . Paul starts the momentum by confessing that, every time he prays, he ceaselessly gives thanks for the faith and love demonstrated by the Ephesian Christians. In verses 17-19a, Paul reveals the subject of his constant prayers and it is no insignificant appeal. Paul carefully notes his prayer is to God, even as Jesus Christ prayed a bold address made possible, of course, by Christ himself. Having gained God's ear, Paul now requests nothing less than the gift of the Spirit, a gift which will impart divine ...

3555. Mark 16:1-8

Mark 16:1-8

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Leonard Sweet

... Jesus' words have been fulfilled. Jesus is risen and the faithful must now start out to meet him on the road. Perhaps part of our dis-ease with Mark's ending stems from the fact that up until verse 8, the narrative is rich in detail and careful imagery. The particulars of Jesus' burial are exacting. There is testimony that Jesus is truly dead and Joseph of Arimathea's ministrations over the body are meticulously recorded. The women as witnesses to Jesus' death and burial are emphasized. In 16:1-2 Mark takes ...

3556. John 10:11-18

John 10:11-18

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Leonard Sweet

... in the sheep's welfare, the hired hand condemns the helpless creatures to death at the jaws of the wolf (vv.12-13). The hired hand's callous disregard for the sheep is based on two facts he does not "own" the sheep (v.12) nor does he "care" for the sheep (v.13). With no financial or emotional investment in these animals, hired hands have little incentive to stand by the helpless sheep when serious danger threatens. The good shepherd, on the other hand, is closely bound to his flock. As their "owner" he has ...

3557. Mark 5:21-43

Mark 5:21-43

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Leonard Sweet

... a powerful Jesus. As today's gospel lesson begins, Jesus is crossing back to the "other side" of the Sea of Galilee that is, he is returning to the western shore where he began his journey. Despite all this crossing back and forth, the crowds are consistent. Mark carefully paints a picture of a popular Jesus, swarmed by crowds on the very edge of the sea (see 3:7-12, 4:1-2 and 5:1-20). Out of that crowd there steps a solitary, distinguished individual. Jairus is introduced both by name and by stature. He ...

3558. Philippians 4:4-7

Philippians 4:4-7

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Leonard Sweet

... family of faith. Paul is certainly no naive well-wisher then when he counsels the Philippians "Do not worry about anything ..." (v.6) or "be anxious in nothing" (NAS). Worry here intimates a lack of trust in God's care (cf. Matthew 6:25-34), not some caring concern for others. The translation "in nothing be anxious" more clearly demonstrates the contrast between that attitude and Paul's next exhortation, "but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God ...

3559. The Heart of the Matter

Psalm 51:1-19

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King Duncan

... can get to a phone and, between breaths, call for help.” (1) So, if you’re having a heart attack, start coughing for all you’re worth. Even if you have heard this before, it never hurts to be reminded. It may save your life. We all want to take care of our hearts. The heart is an amazing organ. It weighs only about twelve ounces, but if the heart beats at seventy-two beats per minute, it pumps through itself forty-five pounds of blood per minute, 2,700 pounds per hour, and 32.4 tons per day. It is ...

3560. Jesus Radical Prescription

Matthew 5:21-26

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Mike Ripski

... about them, loving them.” Then Jesus says, “If you insult your neighbor, you’ll be brought before the Sanhedrin, the highest court.” Here insult refers to anger progressing into contempt. Contempt doesn’t care to retaliate, to get revenge. Contempt is viewing the other person as not existing. There is no relationship at all, not even a negative one. Anger at least recognizes the other’s existence. Next Jesus moves from contempt to intentional degradation. “Raca” is Aramaic. The English ...

3561. No More Static Cling!

John 20:10-18

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Mike Ripski

... delay. In other words, Jamie isn’t your typical candidate for an honor like “Mr. Anything.” Jamie is viewed by students and faculty as an ambassador for other challenged, “life-skills” students. They say that he doesn’t care whether you’re a cheerleader or super jock. He doesn’t care what clothes or shoes you wear. He just looks at what is in your heart. And a school that contends with poverty, broken homes, diverse cultures, and gang activity has glimpsed new life because of what’s in ...

3562. The Greatest Healer

Mk 8:22-26

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King Duncan

... . From that he started The Flint Area Health Foundation, a help for needy children (still in operation today though under the name: Community Foundation of Greater Flint). For years he was head of the Mott Children's Health Center, which helps with medical and dental care. Dr. Tuuri said, "Many people asked me why I devote my life to the poor and disadvantaged when I could be in private practice and a wealthy man. I tell them knowing from whence I came and the fact that the greatest healer of all time ...

3563. God Is Seeking You in Love

John 3:14-21

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James Fitzgerald

... , crying, for fear somebody's feelings would be hurt. When we had an evangelistic campaign the pastor would bring the evangelist, introduce him to my father and then say, ‘Sic him, get him! Sic him, get him!' My father would always say the same thing. ‘You don't care about me! Another name, another pledge. Another name, another pledge! I know about churches.' I guess I heard it a thousand times. One time he didn't say it. He was at the Veteran's Hospital. He was down to 74 pounds. They had taken out the ...

3564. Easter 2

Acts 4:32-37, 1 John 1:5--2:14, John 20:19-23, John 20:24-31

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John R. Brokhoff

... accurate. In this pericope we are taken back to the original church, the time of the apostles. What was the church like then and what was she doing? Have we today departed from what the church should be and do? Outline: What our church should be – a. A gracious caring church vv. 33b, 34a. b. A costly sharing church vv. 34b, 35. c. A powerful preaching church v. 33. 2. What makes a great church? (4:32-35). Need: We admire and want our congregation to be a great church for God's glory and for Christ's sake ...

3565. Epiphany

Daniel 7:1-14, Psalm 111:1-10, Hebrews 13:1-25, Mark 13:1-31

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John R. Brokhoff

... , the books are opened. What books? The books of law? In these books are the accounts of our lives: every word and deed. There is a record for everyone. This points to the importance of each person. You count with God. He cares enough to keep track of you. It behooves one to be careful what goes into that record. Epistle: Hebrews 13:20-21 1. May (v. 20). Though this Lesson is often used as a benediction, it is a prayer. "May" indicates that it is a prayer. It indicates a wish. A benediction is a declaration ...

3566. Lent 3

Exodus 20:1-21, 1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, John 2:12-25

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John R. Brokhoff

... the Jews' asking Jesus for a sign. The temple with its activities, service and programs is in charge of the priests who were authorized to take care of the temple. Who is this itinerant peasant-preacher to say what is right to do in the temple? This question is certainly in order. ... be used for? This often causes controversy in a congregation. Shall the church be used by AA, Boy Scouts, day care, labor unions, civil rights groups? In his day, Jesus felt his church was being misused and thus the church was ...

3567. Epiphany 6

2 Kings 5:1-27, 1 Corinthians 9:1-27, Mark 1:40-45

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John R. Brokhoff

... , no one can approach him with unclean hearts and dirty hands. Only the pure in heart see God. In approaching God we must come clean. 3. Pity (v. 41). Jesus felt sorry for the leper. In Jesus' day lepers were so numerous that people ceased to care for them. If lepers did not keep their distance, they were often stoned by the people. They were unwanted because of fear of contracting the disease. "Pity" is the motivation for helping others. Because Jesus felt sorry for the leper, he was willing to heal them ...

3568. Proper 11

2 Samuel 7:1-17, Ephesians 2:11-22, Mark 6:30-44, Mark 6:45-56

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John R. Brokhoff

... they need a shepherd. Without a shepherd, the people wander, get hurt and lost. They also need a good shepherd. In Lesson 1 Jeremiah tells of the tragedy of Israel's having bad shepherds who caused the people to go into captivity. Jesus describes himself as the good shepherd who cares for and dies for his sheep. Old Testament: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a 1. With you (vv. 3, 9). Is God with us at all times? Jesus said, "Lo, I am with you always ..." But, Yahweh was not with David in his plans to build a temple for the ...

3569. John 20:1-18

John 20:1-9

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Leonard Sweet

... disciple had looked in but not gone in to the opened tomb. It is Peter, with his typical barge-first/think-second attitude, who is the first to actually enter the empty tomb. John’s resurrection details are richly given and galvanizing. His careful description of the linen wrapping (“othonia”) and the separate burial cloth used to wrap Jesus’ head (“to soudarion”) heightens the reality of this situation. Not only is Jesus’ body not in the tomb. All the grave clothes, all the trappings of death ...

3570. Proper 20

Mark 9:33-37, Mark 9:14-32, James 4:1-12, James 3:1-12, Proverbs 31:10-31

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John R. Brokhoff

... He explained that in his kingdom the first would be last and servant of all. This is upside down according to the world's standards. Jesus gave the example: He was going to suffer and die for men. He used a child to demonstrate the principle give attention and care to one as unimportant and powerless as a child. Old Testament: Proverbs 31:10-31 1. Wife (v. 10). She is not an ordinary wife. She is precious to her husband. He trusts her and does him good. He and his children call her blessed. 2. Works (v. 13 ...

3571. The Power of Belief

John 20:24-31

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King Duncan

... was up in his seat yelling and having fun with everyone else. It wasn’t because he had so much courage, but because he knew and trusted Charlie. (9) So it is with Christ. If we believe in him, truly believe in him, and turn over to him all our cares and concerns, we can have new life, new hope, new confidence. He is the Lord of our lives. He is the one sent from God to transform our world and to transform our lives. Steve Winger from Lubbock, Texas, writes about his last college test a final in a logic ...

3572. Trust and Obey

Luke 24:36-49

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Leonard Sweet

... of which is not “yield obedience” or “be subject to” but actually “to give ear, hearken, listen.” To be “obedient” at root means “to listen deeply” (hence audire, “to hear”). This is why the Rule of St. Benedict opens, “Listen, carefully, my son, to the master’s instructions, and attend to them with the ear of your heart.” To “obey” literally translates as “deep listening” or “total hearing.” Obeying is deep listening. We listen to a lot of different things; can ...

3573. Christmas 1

Isaiah 61:10–62:3, Luke 2:21-40, Galatians 3:26–4:7

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John R. Brokhoff

... world. A baby was born. It happens also to each of us, but as we get older life may turn sour. Life may be a burden of cares and sorrows. It can get to the point where we consider life not worth the effort. At this point, we need new life life that is ... to come into your life – a. Time of despair when you are desperate and discouraged. b. Time of loneliness when you feel "Nobody cares about me." c. Time of guilt when you need forgiveness. 2. How God makes babies (4:4-7). Need: Children are usually curious ...

3574. John 10:11-18

John 10:1-21

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Leonard Sweet

... ” in the Hebrew tradition, there are certainly many examples of bad shepherds (including Jeremiah 23:1-8; Ezekiel 34:22,27; Zechariah 10:2-3). Israel’s historical experience with bad shepherding was frequently retold and contrasted with the careful shepherding and guardian guiding provided by Israel’s God. Yet when Jesus declares himself to be the “good” (“kalos”) shepherd, he contrasts his concern not with a “bad” shepherd but with a “hired hand.” The difference between Jesus and ...

3575. Yearning for Security

John 10:11-18

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Scott Hoezee

... that one tax deduction a bit TOO creative. No, as children we wriggled drowsily in our beds awash in the knowledge that someone else was in charge and so we happily allowed ourselves to slip over the edge of slumber the way only a child can, with literally no cares to make our minds too busy to sleep. We adults carry that memory in our sub-conscious and we yearn for something like it again. Indeed, we pine for it even more acutely because now we know what it is like to live without that security. Now we ...

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