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376. David Destroys the Amalekites

1 Samuel 30:1-31

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... had been killed. The approach of the Amalekite army was rather more forbearing than that of David’s troops, which indicates that they had no idea of Ziklag’s part in the attacks against them or that this was a group who had not been affected. The attack may have been less comprehensive than it could have been; nevertheless to David’s troops it was devastating. They had just engaged in a long march with great tension on the outward journey when they did not know if their duplicity would be discovered ...

377. David's Victories

2 Samuel 8:1-14

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... understand, if it was before the death of these seven—and the timing of that is unclear—how David could be unaware of Saul’s descendants. However, the arguments about the relative timing of these two incidents go both ways, and it does not affect the interpretation of either incident as to which came first. In spite of the awareness of human nature that is apparent in David’s poetry, and in spite of his passionate commitment to the matter occupying his mind, David is not renowned for thoughtfulness ...

378. Absalom Returns to Jerusalem

2 Samuel 14:1-33

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... In an ironic parallel to 14:33 (where Absalom bowed down before David as king and then received his father’s kiss), when the supplicants bowed down, Absalom would reach out and kiss them. This may have been a somewhat cynical manipulation of the people’s affections, but it worked. They responded to this “people’s defender” approach, and Absalom by his stratagems won many people over to his side. 15:7–9 David had no inkling of Absalom’s real plans, no inkling that it was appropriate to speak of ...

379. Job's Second Reply to Eliphaz

Job 16:1-17:16

Understanding Series

Gerald H. Wilson

... . . . a shadow. Job’s suffering and rejection have reduced him to a mere “shadow” of his former self. The eyes grow “dim” as the light of life departs at death. Job’s “frame”—his physical structure indicated by posture—shrivels and fades as one affected by a wasting disease. The slow slide into oblivion is a response to the ongoing anguish (Heb. kaʿas) of his oppressing circumstances rather than just grief (NIV). 17:8–9 Irony and sarcasm drip in the next few verses. Job’s plight is ...

380. Jesus Arrested

Matthew 26:47-56

Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

... by greeting him with a kiss. Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Hail, Rabbi!” and kissed him. Kataphileō (a compound of the verb “to love/to kiss” and the intensive pronoun) suggests an elaborate show of affection. It is used in Luke 15:20 of the father’s embrace of the prodigal son and in Acts 20:37 of the affection of the Ephesian elders for Paul. According to rabbinic tradition, it was wrong for a disciple to greet his master first. Not only was the kiss a way of letting the mob know whom they ...

381. The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath

Revelation 16:1-21

Understanding Series

Robert W. Wall

... -Christian kingdom. There is another sense, however, that John’s newest vision expands and deepens the significance of this theme. On the face of it, the bowl judgments extend the scope of God’s wrath. Earlier only a “third” of the created order was affected; in this vision, however, the bowls of God’s wrath are poured out onto the entire earth and its unbelieving population. In fact, unlike before when the martyrs experienced a portion of God’s judgment of the world order, the bowl-plagues are ...

382. Hannah Dedicates Samuel

1 Samuel 1:21-28

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... faith, the ark of God. As so often in OT narratives, characters who will later play an important role are introduced almost in passing. So we are informed here that Hophni and Phinehas served as priests alongside their father, Eli. It is not clear, and it does not affect the point of the story, whether the visits of Elkanah’s family were at the time of one of the regular feasts or were a private arrangement, perhaps associated with a vow (cf. v. 21). 1:4–5 It would be possible to translate the Hb. as ...

383. David's Officials

2 Samuel 8:15-18

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

384. David and Mephibosheth

2 Samuel 9:1-13

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

385. Absalom's Conspiracy

2 Samuel 15:1-12

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

386. Visit

2 Corinthians 13:1-10, 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... regain the Corinthians’ love. He has already exhorted them as his “children” to open their hearts to him, just as he has opened his own heart to them (6:11, 13; 7:2). He has assured them that he is not withholding his affection from them, but rather that they are withholding their affection from him (6:12). Even in the matter of refusing support, Paul affirms his strong love for them (cf. 11:11). He desperately wants his love to be be requited, so much so that he brags about their love for him in the ...

387. Asa King of Judah

1 Kings 15:9-24

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

... like David” or not. 15:1–8 Abijam was just as bad as his father and, indeed, his grandfather in his later years: his heart was not fully devoted to the LORD his God (cf. 11:3). Because of the special place held by David and Jerusalem in God’s affections, however (11:11–13, 31–39; 14:21), the idolatry of Solomon and Rehoboam had not brought upon them the judgment of God that had been expected. It is no different with Abijam. For David’s sake the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem (v. 4; cf ...

388. Gershonites

1 Chronicles 23:7-11

Understanding Series

Louis C. Jonker

... , leads him to conclude that the Chronicler was heir to and interpreter of both the pro-Priestly and pro-Levitical traditions. He furthermore rightly indicates that “the Chronicler’s work is inevitably affected by his own time and social circumstances, but his presentation is also affected by his tradition, outlook, commitments, and imagination. . . . Indeed, one could argue that in writing about the past, the Chronicler attempts to shape the present” (“Hierodules, Priests, or Janitors?,” p. 71).

389. Kohathites

1 Chronicles 23:12-20

Understanding Series

Louis C. Jonker

390. Merarites

1 Chronicles 23:21-32

Understanding Series

Louis C. Jonker

391. Haman's Rage Against Mordecai

Esther 5:9-14

Understanding Series

Timothy S. Laniak

... s insolence once again at the gate triggers his anger toward the Jew. Mordecai neither rose nor showed fear in his presence (v. 9; see also Dan. 5:19). Mordecai is not intimidated by the edict or by its architect and does not show any affective response. Haman is probably able to restrain his rage (v. 10) only with the thought that his well-crafted edict will unleash a widespread genocide of the Jews that Mordecai himself cannot escape. Presumably, Haman will never have to make his personal animosity public ...

392. The Cup of the Lord's Wrath

Isaiah 51:17--52:12

Understanding Series

John Goldingay

... the earlier ones foreshadowing it but different and better. This is not merely a departure but a procession. It needs to make sure it avoids the stain which attached to the previous departure (cf. Lam. 4:15), and which for that matter in due course affected the people after their departure from Egypt when they soon made themselves images. And it is no hurried flight for safety but a procession under the protection of that victorious king of verses 7–10. Additional Note 51:17 To be strictly accurate, the ...

393. A Cat In a Tree

Matthew 14:13-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... for someone, you probably understand. You appreciate the friends who surround you with love at such a time, but you may also long for a solitary place where you can catch your breath and process what has happened. And it is evident that Jesus had a great affection for John. He needed to grieve. But the crowds that were beginning to follow him would not let him grieve. Matthew tells us that when he tried to find a place of seclusion the people followed him on foot. So, when his boat landed there was a ...

394. A Word to the Wealthy

Mark 10:17-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... sad story. This man’s money had become more important to him than following Jesus. How about you? How about me? Do we need to examine ourselves and ask if material wealth has become too important in our lives so that it affects our relationships with others, so that it is affecting our satisfaction with our lives, and most important of all, so that it is creating a distance between ourselves and God? 1. Scams, True Stories from the Edge (Buffalo, NY: Annick Press Ltd., 2004), pp. 2-3. 2. I have misplaced ...

395. Speaking from the Heart

Luke 6:43-45

Sermon

King Duncan

... how many people will be spiritually fed by the “fruit” he produces? The question is not whether we will produce fruit in our lives or not. Bearing fruit is inevitable. Inescapable. The question is what kind of fruit will we bear and how will it affect the world around us? “You did not choose me,” said Jesus, “but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit--fruit that will last . . .” 1. 2017 revenue according to https://www.sparefoot.com/self-storage/news/1432-self-storage ...

396. Building Character

Illustration

Charles Swindoll

... at its westernmost destination, those ornery catfish chased the cod all over the tank. And, you guessed it, when the cod arrived at the market, they were as fresh as when they were first caught. There was no loss of flavor nor was the texture affected. If anything, it was better than before. Each one of us is in a tank of particular and inescapable circumstances. It is painful enough to stay in the tank. But in addition to our situation, there are God-appointed "catfish" to bring sufficient tension that ...

397. Surprise--One Got Out!

Luke 24:1-12

Sermon

King Duncan

... ée Diana in Rome. He told her about Jesus’ teachings, about his miracles, then about his crucifixion and his resurrection. Finally, he informed her that he had decided to become a disciple of Jesus. In her letter of response, Diana said, “What I feared was that it might affect you. It is a beautiful story. Let it remain so. We don’t have to do anything about it, do we?” And the answer to her question is, Yes, we do have to do something about it. We have to decide: is the resurrection the truth or a ...

398. For the Glow of It

Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:16-18

Sermon

David & Marian Plant

... are praying because we lean upon God in all times. But let’s also be honest. Jesus wants deep, abiding prayer out of us — not just emergency prayers: a time when we put away all our requests, and listen; a time of not trying to affect God with our prayer but letting God affect us through our time of praying. That can come only when we hole up, shutting out all the business of our lives with all its noise; hearing the voice of God that is usually drowned out by all the chatter around us. It comes about ...

399. Should We Wash One Another's Feet?

John 13:31-38, John 13:1-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... among us is exalted in our fellowship. Here’s the second thing we need to see: None of us is spiritually superior to the others. We are all sinners saved by grace. Actor Bruce Marchiano played Jesus in the biblical movie Matthew. Marchiano was so affected by that experience that he wrote a book about it. He says that some things in the movie were spontaneous--unrehearsed. For example, it is the Upper Room and Jesus is washing the disciples feet—one being Judas. Marchiano writes about this scene: “It ...

400. Look At Your Fixations!

Deuteronomy 26:1-15

Sermon

Carl Jech

... through their life fixated on some kind of "he-touched-me" experience that colors their life forever? Obviously, it makes quite a difference what our fixations are. Some seem by their very nature destructive. Others could be either good or bad depending on how they affect or are integrated into the rest of our life. The excitement of meeting the Pope could inspire a life of faith, service and devotion; or it could turn one into the kind of religious fanatic who, like some people I have met, "think religion ...

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