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4876. Joseph: The Righteous Carpenter

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

Charley Reeb

... cause, while the driver behind her leaned relentlessly on his horn. Finally she had enough. She walked back to his car and offered sweetly, "I don't know what the matter is with my car. But if you want to go look under the hood, I'll be glad to stay here and honk for you." Most of us struggle with patience. That’s why Advent is good for us. Advent is all about learning how to wait on God, which is not always an easy thing to do. In fact, the toughest time to be patient is when we are ...

4877. Jesus Heals a Paralytic

Mark 2:1-12

Understanding Series

Larry W. Hurtado

... of his ministry. In the first incident, Jesus is shown again at Capernaum, which probably functioned as the home base of his Galilean ministry (see note on 1:21). While Jesus is speaking to a crowd gathered, apparently, in and around a house where he is staying, a paralytic is brought by friends for healing. Determined to get Jesus’ attention, they make an opening in the roof and lower the disabled man on his mat right in front of Jesus! Our interest and perhaps even our amusement grows as we read how ...

4878. The Triumphal Entry

Mark 11:1-11

Understanding Series

Larry W. Hurtado

... late in the season and never seems ripe, even when ready to eat (see “Bethphage,” IDB, vol. 1, p. 396). Bethany (meaning uncertain) was within two miles of Jerusalem, on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives. It seems to have been the place Jesus stayed when visiting Jerusalem, perhaps because he was offered hospitality there. It is described as the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in John 11:1–44 and was the location for the supper at Simon’s house (14:3–9). (See “Bethany,” IDB, vol. 1 ...

4879. The Temptation of Jesus

Luke 4:1-13

Understanding Series

Craig A. Evans

... is necessary to offer answers on two levels. First, the original meaning of this narrative must be determined. Second, Luke’s understanding and usage of the narrative must be determined. Let us first consider the original meaning. The setting in the desert (v. 1) and staying in it for forty days (v. 2), during which time Jesus ate nothing (v. 2), are probably an intentional allusion to Moses’ fast in the wilderness for forty days, at the end of which time he received and proclaimed the word of God (see ...

4880. Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-two

Luke 10:1-24

Understanding Series

Craig A. Evans

... or daughter of the messianic kingdom (Ellis, p. 156), that one will receive the message of the apostles gladly and will enjoy its blessing. But if he is not a son of peace, the offer of peace is to be withdrawn. The messengers are to stay in the house where they are received, and they are to eat and drink whatever is offered. They are not to move around from house to house, thereby taking advantage of generous hospitality. Such table-fellowship would provide evidence of faith and acceptance of the message ...

4881. Jesus at a Pharisee's House

Luke 14:1-14

Understanding Series

Craig A. Evans

... News declares that even the lowly and outcast may be included in the kingdom of God. Nowhere is this idea seen more vividly than in the parable that follows. Additional Notes 14:7–11 Lachs (p. 303) cites this interesting rabbinic parallel: “R. Simeon ben Azzai said: ‘Stay two or three seats below your place [i.e., where you feel you should sit], and sit there until they say to you, “Come up!” Do not begin by going up because they may say to you, “Go down!” It is better that they say to you ...

4882. On the Road to Emmaus

Luke 24:13-35

Understanding Series

Craig A. Evans

... .” By delaying their discovery Luke heightens the suspense of the story for his readers. The reader wonders, when will they finally realize that it is Jesus who accompanies them? Jesus pretends to go on farther, thus giving the two followers the opportunity to urge him to stay with them. This Jesus does, and when he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. This act is surely meant to recall the Lord’s Supper (22:14–23), and possibly the feeding of ...

4883. Peace and Joy

Romans 5:1-11

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... as a chain reaction: we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. The Greek word for perseverance is a compound of “under” and “remain,” meaning the ability to endure, or staying power. The word for character is found nowhere in Greek literature prior to Paul, and appears to be unique to him. It means the quality of being approved after testing, or character, and hence the distinguishing attribute of the mature ...

4884. The Rights of an Apostle

1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Understanding Series

Marion L. Soards

... discipline. The problem elements of the Corinthian congregation assumed they “had arrived” and that they were correct in their thinking, but to these people Paul writes using athletic images to tell them to “run” (or, “fight”—see below) and to stay focused. 9:24 Paul takes the readers on an imaginary and instructive trip to the games, a popular setting in antiquity for both participants and spectators. The Corinthians were well-acquainted with athletics and high-level competition since the ...

4885. The Lord's Supper

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Understanding Series

Marion L. Soards

... to offer a helpful picture of the typical banquet situation. He portrays a gathering of thirty to fifty persons of diverse social standing at the home of a well-to-do person whose dining room and atrium were both used for the supper. Groups arrived and stayed as they were able, with the better-off members having more leisure than the lower social classes. In the extended and informal atmosphere of such a gathering, the purpose of the meeting could be lost and the convocation could devolve into a mere social ...

4886. Gifts of Prophecy and Tongues

1 Corinthians 14:1-25

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Marion L. Soards

... mind of the one praying is unfruitful. Paul’s statement is clear, although his reference to this practice is mysterious because of the mystical disposition of the practice. To restate the matter positively, Paul assumes that in typical prayer one’s mind stays engaged, but in tongue speaking one moves to a level of religious experience closer to ecstasy where the mind is “standing outside.” 14:15 Paul now asks about the value of such religious practice. He challenges the readers to decide the matter ...

4887. The Woman and the Dragon

Revelation 12:1--13:1a

Understanding Series

Robert W. Wall

... is interpreted as an exodus event. God’s people are quickly brought on the two wings of a great eagle out of their bondage to evil (cf. Exod. 19:4) and ushered into a place of nurture, prepared by God out of the serpent’s reach. The length of stay, time, times and half a time, alludes to Daniel’s vision of evil repression (Dan. 7:25). In Daniel and in Revelation, the theological point is the same: the Evil One will attempt to overturn the devotion of the saints, but to no avail. 12:15–17 Like the ...

4888. The Death of Nadab and Abihu

Leviticus 10:1-20

Understanding Series

W. H. Bellinger, Jr.

... of the sanctuary, . . . outside the camp. They must be removed by members of the family of Aaron and cleared away from the holy place. This task was important so that no further harm would come. The cousins obey Moses. Aaron and his other two sons stay in the holy precincts and thus cannot remove the bodies. As newly ordained priests, they could not risk contact with the unholy. The sixth verse concedes that the deaths bring grief; the community will mourn the loss of priests. Yet the verse also makes clear ...

4889. Cleansing from Mildew

Leviticus 14:33-57

Understanding Series

W. H. Bellinger, Jr.

... of these instructions is to remember that the Leviticus community is centered around the perfectly holy divine presence. Because Yahweh is holy, God cannot tolerate the effects of impurity. If the sanctuary precincts become defiled, God will not stay with ancient Israel to give life to the community. Impurity also restricts persons from the life-giving activity of worship. These regulations help avoid that unfortunate circumstance. These chapters serve a significant purpose in the Priestly community and ...

4890. The Day of Atonement

Leviticus 16:1-34

Understanding Series

W. H. Bellinger, Jr.

... to avoid any further uncleanness or pollution. Aaron goes into the Tent of Meeting and removes the linen garments he has worn for the blood rites. The garments are holy, especially after they have been in the Most Holy Place, and thus they are to stay in a holy place. He bathes again and puts on his regular garments. Here the washing in the tabernacle precincts probably marks a major transition in the ritual. Washing is more often a preparatory or cleansing rite rather than a concluding one. It is unlikely ...

4891. Korah, Dathan and Abiram

Numbers 16:1-50

Understanding Series

W.H. Bellinger, Jr.

... people. And they fell facedown. But a plague has already begun among the people, and so Moses tells Aaron to take his censer with incense along with fire from the altar. Aaron hurries among the people and offers the incense. This atoning act stays the plague, but 14,700 people died. This last episode demonstrates the priority of the Aaronic priesthood and Aaron’s powers as high priest and effecter of atonement—important issues in light of the conflicts of the previous day. Offering incense for atonement ...

4892. The Budding of Aaron's Staff

Numbers 17:1-13

Understanding Series

W.H. Bellinger, Jr.

Aaron’s Rod: Despite the outcome of the rebellions in chapter 16 and the role of Aaron in staying the plague, chapter 17 addresses lingering opposition to Aaron and his sons in the established priesthood. Chapter 18, also, will attend to priesthood issues. 17:1–7 With the challenge of the censers in chapter 16, Moses proposed a test to see who would serve at the tabernacle. That test ...

4893. Water from the Rock

Numbers 20:1-13

Understanding Series

W.H. Bellinger, Jr.

... , but up to this point, Numbers suggests that the people left Egypt and went to Sinai. They approached the southern part of Palestine only to turn back into the wilderness. Now they move again toward the land, arriving at the Desert of Zin, and they stayed at Kadesh. The text then notes the death and burial of Miriam there. The last mention of Miriam was in chapter 12, when she and Aaron challenged Moses. As a result of that conflict, Miriam was ostracized from the camp for a week, but the community ...

4894. Arad Destroyed

Numbers 21:1-3

Understanding Series

W.H. Bellinger, Jr.

... around the Dead Sea. 21:21–35 The people next encounter the Amorites. They send a diplomatic message to the king Sihon, asking for permission to pass through the country. The message is similar to that sent to Edom in chapter 20. Israel pledges to stay on the king’s highway, to use no resources, and to do no damage. Sihon refuses and attacks Israel. But Israel defeats the Amorite king and takes his territory, including land Sihon has previously taken from Moab. Another poem here makes the point that ...

4895. Zelophehad's Daughters

Numbers 27:1-11

Understanding Series

W.H. Bellinger, Jr.

The New Generation: Inheritance and Leadership 27:1–7: The census in chapter 26 prepares for the distribution of the land. The custom in ancient Israel was that land stayed with the tribe and was passed from father to son. The question now arises as to what happens when there are no sons but only daughters. The daughters of Zelophehad . . . belonged to the clans of Manasseh. The five of them—Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah and Tirzah—approach the community’s ...

4896. Samuel Anoints David

1 Samuel 16:1-13

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... . The only solution, having been given a clear indication that he was to anoint a son of Jesse, must be that there is another brother. Perhaps marveling at his prophetic insight, they send for David. It is often assumed that David was not present because somebody had to stay at home to do the work. It is more probable that he had not reached the age of maturity; he may have been only eleven or twelve years old. However, Samuel insists that they will not be able to sit down, that is, to begin the sacrificial ...

4897. David Returns to Jerusalem

2 Samuel 19:9-43

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... . He had provided for David’s forces, and David now offered to provide for him. He was offered a position in the king’s household, but he did not need the financial reward and was too old to appreciate the status. He preferred to stay at home. But his son Kimham, presumably a younger son who would not be responsible for managing the family estates, would be delighted to take up David’s offer. Providing Kimham with a significant position in David’s court kept good relations with the surrounding ...

4898. Job's Second Reply to Eliphaz

Job 16:1-17:16

Understanding Series

Gerald H. Wilson

... not,” in which the self-imprecation is implied but not stated. The sense is akin to: “If this is not true, may X happen to me,” where the final phrase represents the omitted self-imprecation. The verb dwell is the Heb. lin, “stay overnight,” perhaps suggesting no escape even in the dark when the mockers cannot be seen. The Hebrew word translated hostility is mar, an adjective meaning “bitter; bitterness.” 17:4 Triumph: others understand that God will experience no exaltation through the humans ...

4899. Zophar's Second Speech to Job

Job 20:1-29

Understanding Series

Gerald H. Wilson

... mouth to prolong the pleasure, he cannot bear to let it go. Yet, like the one who consistently and perniciously overindulges in rich foods, there is ultimately a heavy price to pay. The pleasure of excessive riches accumulated and “consumed” by the wicked will not stay with them, but will turn sour like the venom of serpents, upsetting the stomach so that the riches are spit out. This is no accidental loss, for God is actively at work to make his stomach vomit them up. Perhaps the writer had witnessed ...

4900. Job's Second Reply to Zophar

Job 21:1-34

Understanding Series

Gerald H. Wilson

... on their own ability to wrest the good out of life by their own power. Job, on the other hand, sees the same facts of life but offers a different conclusion. The counsel of the wicked (forget God, self-power rules) is not trustworthy and Job stays aloof, keeping his distance from it. Regardless of the apparent evidence, Job is convinced that human power or endeavor is not the source of prosperity. Their prosperity is not in their own hands, but in the hands of God alone. This conclusion is consistent with ...

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