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4051. Job's Second Reply to Eliphaz

Job 16:1-17:16

Understanding Series

Gerald H. Wilson

... broken. Job laments the death of his hope. Cloaked in translation, “is broken” indicates that he has been broken by someone else. The breakage is not simply deterioration due to age, but the result of an active attack to destroy his spirit. We are not talking here of Job’s “spirit” as his plucky will to live, but as the actual animating life force that comes from God and will ultimately return to God as well. The destruction or crushing of Job’s life force sends him not into depression, but into ...

4052. Job's Third Reply to Eliphaz

Job 23:1--24:25

Understanding Series

Gerald H. Wilson

... body and immaterial, eternal soul that is characteristic of ancient Greek philosophical understanding. For the Hebrews, however, the nepesh is the physical person animated by the “spirit” or “breath” of God (Heb. ruakh). The divine spirit gives life to the individual, who becomes a nepesh khayyah “living being” (Gen. 2:7). At death, the divine spirit returns to God while the nepesh returns to its unanimated state, and ultimately decays to dust (Gen. 3:19; Eccl. 12:7). When the nepesh speaks ...

4053. Jesus Questioned about Fasting

Matthew 9:14-17

Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

... is only as strong as one’s conviction that Jesus would not have been able at this point in his ministry to predict his own demise. Two illustrations from everyday life point up the essential discontinuity between the old forms of worship in Judaism and the new spirit of the messianic age. No one takes a piece of un-shrunk (Gk. agnaphos) cloth to patch a hole in an old garment, because upon washing it would shrink and tear away, leaving the hole worse than ever. Likewise you do not put fresh wine in old ...

4054. No One Is Righteous before God

Psalm 143:1-12

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

... ) in the context of “my enemies”—hence his preference for level ground (cf. 5:8; 27:11; 31:3). In effect, the psalm directs the worshiper to please God in spite of opposition. Only here (and possibly 139:7, 10) is mention made of God’s Spirit as the agent of guidance. The petitions regarding the opponents are twofold: for rescue and for their destruction. The motives to move God to act on these petitions draw attention to the speaker’s plight and to what God has at stake. Reference is made to his ...

4055. Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream

Daniel 2:1-23

Understanding Series

William Nelson

... or Nebuchadnezzar) the future (Gen. 41:25, 28; Dan. 2:28). Both have the hero promoted as a reward for his service (Gen. 41:40–42; Dan. 2:48; also note the gold chain of Gen. 41:42, paralleled later in Dan. 5:29, and the notion that the Spirit of God dwells within Joseph [Gen. 41:38], paralleled in Dan. 4:8, 9, 18; 5:11, 14). There are differences as well as similarities. Daniel might be considered to be greater than Joseph, because he not only interprets the dream but is able to reveal the content of ...

4056. The Great Commission

Matthew 28:16-20

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Robert H. Mounce

... .1 (a church manual normally dated second century A.D.). Elsewhere baptism is said to be “in the name of Jesus Christ” (Acts 2:38; 10:48) or “in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Acts 8:16; 19:5). Mention of Father, Son, and Spirit occurs in 1 Corinthians 12:4–6 and 2 Corinthians 13:14, but not as a specific formula. Questions regarding the divine essence and the relationships between the members of the Godhead belong to the later theological development of the church. That Jesus should gather together ...

4057. Daniel in the Den of Lions

Daniel 6:1-28

Understanding Series

William Nelson

... (6:3). A translation closer to the Aramaic would be “an excellent spirit was in him.” This reminds us of earlier statements. Daniel “was found to have a keen mind [Aram. “excellent spirit”] and knowledge and understanding, and also the ability to interpret dreams, explain ... riddles and solve difficult problems” (5:12). In Daniel was “the spirit of the holy gods” (4:8, 9, 18; 5:11). Apparently, Daniel’s colleagues are jealous of his success ...

4058. Mary Visits Elizabeth

Luke 1:39-45

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Craig A. Evans

... v. 43) anticipates and parallels the meeting of John and Jesus, at which time the Baptist will acknowledge that Jesus is greater (3:15–17, 21–22). Even while yet in the womb John leaps for joy at the presence of Mary (v. 41). Elizabeth’s filling with the Holy Spirit (v. 41) is the first of many other fillings which Luke will record (especially in the Book of Acts; see Luke 1:67; 2:25; Acts 2:4; 4:8; 13:9). Usually in Luke’s writings, before one opens his or her mouth to praise God and recite the ...

4059. Mary's Song

Luke 1:46-56

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Craig A. Evans

... early Christian hymn, thought to derive from Mary, that has been enriched by components reflecting Israel’s psalms of military celebration. Consider the following scriptural allusions: My soul glorifies [or magnifies] the Lord: 1 Sam. 2:1; Ps. 69:30; 34:3; 35:9; Sir. 43:31. 1:47 my spirit rejoices in God my Savior: Hab. 3:18; LXX Ps. 25:5. 1:48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant: 1 Sam. 1:11; 9:16; cf. Gen. 16:11; 29:32; Ps. 113:5–6. From now on all generations will call me ...

4060. Jesus Prays for All Believers

John 17:20-26

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J. Ramsey Michaels

... … I protected them) is functioning here as well: I have made you known to them … and will continue to make you known (v. 26). Though the “Counselor,” or “Spirit of truth,” is not mentioned explicitly in Jesus’ prayer, it is surely the Spirit whom Jesus has in mind. Jesus will continue to make the Father known in the world through the Spirit and, in turn, through the disciples (cf. 15:26–27). The last three divisions of the prayer (after vv. 23, 24, and 26) are also linked appropriately by ...

4061. Wives and Husbands

1 Peter 3:1-7

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Norman Hillyer

... to be taken as simply meaning a person (as in Acts 9:15; 2 Tim. 2:21), or a woman in particular (1 Thess. 4:4). The term is not intended to suggest that women are simply tools for men to use! That would be contrary to the spirit of the whole verse. Hinder: The verb enkoptein, to block, is used of making a road impassable by means of barricades or potholes. The rabbis were keenly aware of the possibility of prayer being hindered. “Whenever you find a dwelling mentioned, Satan becomes active [by the Hebrew ...

4062. Materials for the Tabernacle

Exodus 35:4-29

Understanding Series

James K. Bruckner

... the first word after the golden calf crisis (35:1–3). The middle portions of both Exodus 31 and 35 list the components of the tabernacle to be built (31:7–11; 35:10–19). The first subject in Exodus 31 was Bezalel, “filled with the Spirit of God,” which is the conclusion to Exodus 35 (vv. 30–35). The Lord’s forgiveness had taken them back, to begin again. The remaining chapters of Exodus (36–40) will describe, again in detail, the building of the tabernacle. The first time these details occur ...

4063. Gad

1 Chronicles 5:11-22

Understanding Series

Louis C. Jonker

... 16 probably the best example. The punishment of exile is ascribed to Pul king of Assyria, which is another name for Tiglath-Pileser III, but the Chronicler makes clear that this king is only an agent of the God of Israel. God stirred up the spirit of this king to take Israel into exile (symbolized by the geographical indications in 5:26, all in the region of the Tigris River). The expression to this day emphasizes here that the Chronicler is describing the conditions of his own present day. Additional Notes ...

4064. The Half-Tribe of Manasseh

1 Chronicles 5:23-26

Understanding Series

Louis C. Jonker

4065. The Branch of the Lord

Isaiah 4:2-6

Understanding Series

John Goldingay

... the bloodstains from Jerusalem contrasts with the earlier demand for human action in 1:15–18. Yet this is no reversion to cheap grace. Renewal involves a white-hot purging by a spirit of judgment (see on 1:21) and of fire (see 1:25, 31). This first occurrence of spirit in Isaiah well illustrates the Hebrew word’s capacity to move between spirit, wind, and breath, to bring disaster as well as renewal (see 30:28; 40:7). In seeking to stand on high as Yahweh does (2:10–22), people evade any need for ...

4066. Among You Stands One

John 1:6-8, 19-28

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King Duncan

... and your mission as well? I know that as your pastor that should be my main responsibility‑‑to stand as John the Baptist stood and to declare that I have baptized you with water, but there is one who is coming who will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. There was little doubt in the minds of the early church that this was their role. Did you know that up until 173 years after the death of Christ we have no record of any Christian being involved in any army? They were so certain that they were preparing ...

4067. Faces of Failure: Jesus’s Family

Mark 3:20-21, 31-35

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Don Tuttle

... I don’t have to admit I have sinned and need God’s forgiveness; I don’t need to love God with all my heart, soul, mind and spirit or love my neighbor as myself; I don’t need to go the extra mile, turn the other cheek, pray for my enemies, lay up treasures in ... Jesus’ life, focus is to “do the will of God,” to live every moment of every day attuned to God’s grace, word and Spirit. What Jesus offers is a new life in a new family with a new purpose for those who open their eyes to see that he ...

4068. Fish Tales

Luke 24:36b-48

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John Jamison

... idea. As these folks read Mark’s story of the resurrection of Jesus, their response was, “Yeah, okay. That’s kind of like Uncle Fred, when his spirit came back at the temple of Zeus.” The idea of returning spirits was commonplace, and there was a very detailed list of the various types of life-after-death experiences that took place. There were spirits, which were sometimes only voices or faint visions of the person. There were ghosts, which looked real enough to be the person, but if you tried to ...

4069. His Name Is John

Luke 1:57-66, 80

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King Duncan

... . Gabriel said to Zechariah, “Don’t be afraid. Your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.” Then the angel Gabriel went on to say that John would be a great man, full of the Holy Spirit from the day of his birth. “He will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God,” said the angel. Then the angel said something even more extraordinary: their child was to be the long-awaited messenger who would announce the coming of the ...

4070. When I AM Speaks, You'd Better Listen

John 6:24-35

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Ron Lavin

... God over us for our own good, God is at work in us to bring us back into the fold. That's the classic battle in our souls between God and the devil. God has accomplished our salvation by Jesus dying on the cross. Inspired and prodded by the Holy Spirit, we are called to appropriate what God in Christ has accomplished. From the cross Jesus said, "It is accomplished." It's like a gift of a million dollar check being given to us by God's grace. It has been given, but unless we turn it over and sign it ...

4071. Free Indeed!

John 8:31-36

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April Yamasaki

... doesn't happen that way. Transformation doesn't happen that way. We can be as impatient as we want, we can yell at ourselves as much as we want, but we can't live a transformed life on sheer willpower or on sheer won't power. Instead, it is the Spirit of God who grows us and sets us free in Jesus Christ. We are free indeed -- as a past accomplishment, as a future hope, as a present reality as we walk with Jesus. Lord, grant us your freedom and grace for each day. When we struggle with various decisions or ...

4072. The Future Present

Luke 1:46-56

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Susan R. Andrews

... hope and meaning. We are left this morning with the purpose of the Christian life — a purpose defined by this model of discipleship named Mary. The purpose of our Christian lives is to bear the image of God within our very bodies, within our very souls. And when the Spirit of God fills us to the brim with blessings there simply is no longer room for the pride or the wealth that has distracted us in the past. It is then that we can magnify, that we can enlarge God’s presence for all the world to see. At ...

4073. The Three Bs

Luke 3:1-22, Psalm 29

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Susan R. Andrews

... , a modest man, who waded into muddy water, choosing to be a companion with those he had come to serve. The two conflicting images of the Holy Spirit included in Luke’s passage underline the difference between John’s expectation and the reality of Jesus. For John the Baptist, the Holy Spirit was like a ferocious fire, representing the judgment of God. But when the Holy Spirit came upon Jesus, it was like a dove — like the Noah’s Ark dove that marked the end of God’s judgment. The fire God, the ire ...

4074. The Greatest Sin

Luke 13:6-9

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King Duncan

... fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’” And he was talking about us if we are not bearing fruit. What kind of fruit? St. Paul himself in Galatians 5 talked about “the fruit of the Spirit”--love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. That’s a good beginning. But caring for the down-and-out tops the list, according to Jesus’ teachings. Caring for those who are sick, those who are troubled, those who are lonely ...

4075. The Devastating Influence of Faultfinding, Nay-Saying, and Nitpicking

John 12:1-8

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R. Robert Cueni

... comment destroying a special moment. Consider an event recorded in Luke 4. On a weekend visit to his hometown of Nazareth, Jesus went to the synagogue for worship. When asked to speak, our Lord read a short passage from the book of Isaiah that began, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor.” When finished, Jesus rerolled the scroll, handed it back to the attendant, sat down, and preached a brief homily on how that passage applied to him. Luke said ...

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