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One Volume
Gary M. Burge
... who judged them will again defend his people. He removes the cup of judgment from them. He encourages them in that their lot will fall on their oppressors. In response to their prayer (“awake, awake,” 51:9), the Lord calls his people to wake up from their stupor (52:1–2). He has sovereignly and graciously exchanged the shame of their exile and alienation for the glory of his presence. Jerusalem, the “mother city,” will again be a glorious queen. Her reproach will be removed when the ungodly desist ...
One Volume
Gary M. Burge
... paid to the bride’s family in exchange for betrothal. She wears sackcloth as a sign of her mourning. The infestation also affects religious life, interfering with regular temple offerings by the priests (1:9) and threatening the ritual worship of the Lord. After the source of food and prosperity for the Lord’s people has been consumed by insects, a drought follows (1:10–12), robbing the land of necessary nutrients to feed and nurture subsequent crops. The onset of drought typically characterizes the ...
One Volume
Gary M. Burge
... restoration as a healing process. Regardless of their suffering in life, Yahweh guarantees that his victory and his restoration will be shared by his own. The light will dawn for his people in such a way that all the promises of the Law, the Prophets, our Lord, and the apostles will be fulfilled in them. That moment will mark the full establishment of his kingdom, which may come in gradually; and it may not always be apparent, but it will most certainly come. This will mark a time of great rejoicing. The ...
One Volume
Gary M. Burge
... personal character of the evil that perpetuates a false worship can ever be doubted. Thus a Christian cannot participate in a meal at a pagan temple. To do so disregards realities and the inherent contradiction of trying to drink the cups of both the Lord and demons. Such action can only provoke the Lord to a jealous defense of his own unique right to be worshiped (Exod. 20:3; Isa. 42:8; Rom. 1:18–31) or invite the ludicrous thought that we are somehow more able in our freedom than he in his holiness.
Understanding Series
W.H. Bellinger, Jr.
... eat meat. They are to eat more meat than anyone ever desired or dreamed of—until it comes out of your nostrils and you loathe it. So God “hears” the murmuring and provides meat—but with a twist, because the murmuring is perceived to be a rejection of the LORD, who is among you (v. 20). Moses then furthers his complaint to God: It would take flocks and herds and all the fish in the sea to feed six hundred thousand men (and their families) meat to eat for a whole month! Moses thus refers to the census ...
Understanding Series
Craig C. Broyles
... -revelation. The psalm sings of it in universal and cosmic terms by referring to the twin spheres of all the earth and the heavens. This does not imply his name is recognized universally. Rather, those who know his name and so confess him as our Lord can perceive that heavenly and earthly phenomena reflect his handiwork. The horizon of this psalm is all creation, not Israel’s history or the experience of the individual, as in most psalms. 8:2 This verse is puzzling. The NIV follows the LXX, which reads ...
Understanding Series
Craig C. Broyles
... sons of men” in the opening and closing verses (NIV “men”) points to humanity in general. Third, the psalm exhibits some connections to the regular practice of the temple entry liturgy. Isaiah 33 uses an identical oracle, “‘Now will I arise,’ says the LORD” (v. 10), which is followed by an echo of the temple entry “torah” (vv. 14b–16) found in Psalms 15 and 24. Moreover, in Psalm 12:2–4 the characterization of the wicked, especially with its focus on deceptive speech, is very similar ...
Understanding Series
Craig C. Broyles
... s triumph. These motives add a note of urgency to the request for intervention. They suggest that anything but speedy action will be too late. Responding to the opening God-lament, “How long, O LORD,” is the affirmation, O LORD my God, which supports the petitions for God’s favorable attention. Here the psalm reminds “the LORD” that he bears an obligation to those who call him “my God.” 13:5–6 Verse 5 is a confession of trust, but it also argues that God should intervene on the worshiper’s ...
Understanding Series
Craig C. Broyles
... . Verses 1–4 are an oracle describing the wicked. This is similar to the temple entry liturgy of Psalm 15, where verses 2–5 should be regarded as an oracle describing “the doer of righteousness.” As the description of the righteous answers the question, “LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary?” in Psalm 15, so the description of the wicked in Psalm 36 informs God’s people who may not feast on the abundance of God’s house (v. 8). Several verbal parallels also connect Psalm 36 with the ...
Understanding Series
Craig C. Broyles
... the first and third. Helping to unite the first and second are love and compassion and the forgiving of both the speaker’s “iniquities” (Hb. ʿāwen, not sins, as in NIV, v. 3) and the people’s iniquities (v. 10b). 103:1–5 From the expression, Praise the LORD, O my soul, we hear the speaker in conversation with himself (cf. 42:5, 11; 43:5; 104:1; 146:1). We often falsely assume that praise, to be genuine, must be spontaneous. But here we learn that the self can be commanded to exercise itself to ...
Understanding Series
Craig C. Broyles
... to their desired haven (vv. 23–32). The four narratives about desert travelers, prisoners, the sick, and sailors (vv. 4–32) follow a regular pattern. Some encountered distress, and then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them. Each group is enjoined, Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men. The first two narratives close with for he, followed by a generalized, hymnic description of his saving action. The last two narratives close with ...
437. The Lord's Supper
Matthew 26:17-30
Understanding Series
Robert H. Mounce
... him! It would be better for him if he had not been born. Divine predestination does not alleviate human responsibility. Judas, who was to betray him, asked the same question as the others (cf. vv. 22, 25) but refers to Jesus as Rabbi rather than “Lord.” The change of address is significant (cf. 23:8) and reveals an attitude that corresponds to what we are learning about Judas the man. Jesus answered sy eipas (lit., “you have said it”), which the NEB translates, “the words are yours.” 26:26–30 ...
Understanding Series
W.H. Bellinger, Jr.
... eat meat. They are to eat more meat than anyone ever desired or dreamed of—until it comes out of your nostrils and you loathe it. So God “hears” the murmuring and provides meat—but with a twist, because the murmuring is perceived to be a rejection of the LORD, who is among you (v. 20). Moses then furthers his complaint to God: It would take flocks and herds and all the fish in the sea to feed six hundred thousand men (and their families) meat to eat for a whole month! Moses thus refers to the census ...
Understanding Series
Christopher J. H. Wright
... than the fathers (vv. 3–5) D God will circumcise your hearts so that you will love him with all your heart and soul (v. 6) C′ you will have prosperity in the land, like the fathers (vv. 8–9) B′ if you obey the LORD your God (v. 10a) A′ and turn to the LORD . . . with all your heart and soul (v. 10b) The condition that frames the promise of restoration is Israel’s wholehearted turning back to God in obedience (vv. 2 and 10). But the central verse (v. 6), by its repetition of the key phrase with ...
Understanding Series
John Goldingay
... , 18; 4:1, but this time it heralds the promise that calamity is not Yahweh’s last word. At point after point, these verses take up the motifs of 2:6–4:1 and promise reversal. Zion’s beauty and security will be restored. Talk of the Branch of the LORD recalls the picture of a tree that has been felled (2:13) or of Yahweh’s people as a vineyard that has been devoured (3:14; see later 5:1–7; 6:13). The tree will flourish and produce its fruit again. In other words, the people will flourish once ...
441. The Lord's Prayer, Kinda
Humor Illustration
Traditional
Two men were talking together. The first challenged the other, "If you are so religious, let's hear you quote the Lord's Prayer. I bet you $10.00 you can't." The second responded, "Now I lay my down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. And If I die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take." The first pulled out his wallet and fished out a ten dollar bill, muttering, "I didn't think you could do it!"
Sermon
Billy D. Strayhorn
... taken back into the woods where the wild birds sing, in order to be re-taught. If they don't learn how to sing again they've been known to become depressed and die. Are you like the chaf finch? Have your forgotten how to sing the Lord's song? Come and let our Lord re-teach you to sing the song of hope, life, love and service. So that together we can "abide in love" and "love, not just in word or speech, but in truth and action." 1. SAY GOODNIGHT, GRACIE! Cheryl Blythe and Susan Sackett. Rocklin, CA: Prima ...
443. The Lord's Maid Servant
Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-56
Drama
Robert F. Crowley
... children had been my entire life, and then to have Mary so far away and not know what had happened to her. It was a time that I learned to trust that she was in the Lord's hands. When someone is far away you realize that you cannot take care of them as you used to, so you put them in the care of the Lord God, who can do a proper job of caring. Well, I didn't think I'd ever see her again. You know how it is. The young people move away and sometimes ... well, you know ...
Bulletin Aid
Dennis Koch
... White Suggested Hymns From God The Father, Virgin Born The Only Son From Heaven I Bind Unto Myself Today Bright And Glorious Is The Sky O Chief Of Cities, Bethlehem As With Gladness Men Of Old Prayer for The Baptism Of Our Lord (Epiphany 1) It is easy to identify with John the Baptist, Lord. We can understand why he was so confused. He did not feel worthy to baptize Jesus! He did not believe that this was part of the plan. We know what confusion feels like too. We are confused by choices and decisions which ...
445. The Resurrection of Our Lord
John 20:10-18, John 20:1-9
Bulletin Aid
Dennis Koch
... bespeak amazement. Liturgical Color White or gold Suggested Hymns Christians, To The Paschal Victim Good Christian Friends, Rejoice And Sing Jesus Christ Is Risen Today Look, Now He Stands Alleluia! Sing To Jesus At The Lamb's High Feast We Sing The Resurrection Of Our Lord Eternal God, Creator of the universe, this is the day of all days! Today we celebrate the empty tomb. Death could not hold your son! You raised him! The hopes and dreams of your people are joyfully bursting forth in song. We know and ...
Drama
Timothy W. Ayers
... foreign field. But I do feel a burden to use the gifts that God has given me to reach people that need to hear about our Lord. But what can I do? I get nervous at the thought of jumping on an airplane or some ocean tanker to head off for Boinga-Boinga ... on a foreign field. I feel God needs me right here. If God were to call me, what would I do? I'd say, "Here I am Lord, send somebody else." I'm afraid that foreign missions will have to wait. Right now, I just can't get involved in something that takes me ...
Sermon
Ron Lavin
... teaching of Jesus. The prayer of St. Francis is a classic example of the meaning of forgiveness in real life. Joseph lived out this prayer long before it was written. In this prayer we, too, are challenged to be faithful by being willing to forgive. Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubting, let me bring your faith. Where there is despair, let me bring your hope. Where there is darkness, your light. Where there ...
448. Sing for Joy at Our Lord's Birth
Isaiah 51:17--52:12, John 1:1-18
Bulletin Aid
Carl Hoefler
... today. People: Christ is born! Peace on earth! God has comforted his people! Pastor: Let us break forth into singing, for God has indeed redeemed his people! People: We lift our voices and sing together, that all might hear and return to the Lord. Collect Eternal God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: You have sent your Son to live among us. Not only have you sent your Son, but with him, messengers who spread the good news that all may be informed. Hear our glad songs of praise, and accept our worship this ...
449. The Nativity of Our Lord
Luke 2:1-20 · Isa 9:2-7 · Tit 2:11-14
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John R. Brokhoff
... - A. The Christ is born - Gospel. B. The Light has come - Lesson 1. C. Grace has appeared - Lesson 2. Gospel: Luke 2: 1-20 1. A Personal Christmas Greeting. 2:11 - "For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." Need: At Christmas millions of greeting cards are sent with lovely messages of good wishes. Did you get one from God through an angel? The angel came to shepherds with a greeting which was a message of good news to them. Often Christmas greetings are general and ...
450. The Epiphany of Our Lord
Mt 2:1-12 · Isa 60:1-6 · Eph 3:1-12
Sermon Aid
John R. Brokhoff
Prayer of the Day: "Lord God, on this day you revealed your Son to the nations by the leading of a star. Lead us now by faith to know ... . In fact, he is in the darkness along with the rest of humanity. The Lesson tells us that the light is in God, and that light came in Jesus to earth. Christians only reflect the light: "The Lord will arise upon you." (v. 2) The sermonic value in this is that it, for one thing, makes us realize that we are nothing in ourselves and leads us to humility. But, if we are to let ...
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