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501. Lost

Luke 15:1-7

Sermon

James Merritt

... ? To lose 1-out-of-100 is not bad. Any businessman I know would be thrilled if he had a 99% profit margin in his business. Did you know that major grocery stores work off of about a 2% profit margin total? The question remains why would a shepherd leave ninety-nine sheep to go after one? Why would a woman worry about one coin when she had nine left? It wasn’t because one sheep was valuable, because one sheep by itself is of very little value. It is not because one drachma is valuable, because one drachma ...

502. Can Two Become One?

Matthew 19:1-12

Sermon

James Merritt

... then female. With that understanding, the boy that grew up to be a man and the girl that grew up to be a woman are to leave their mother and their father. Let me just stop right here and say this is one of the biggest causes of marital conflict in any ... is not the child to the parent, nor is it the parent to the child. It is the husband to the wife. They are to leave that parental relationship. The man is specifically told he is to “hold fast” to his wife. Now we come to the purpose of marriage, “and ...

503. Surviving the Big One

Matthew 18:10-14

Sermon

James Merritt

... on the one who hurt us to come and make things right? To put this in context, before Jesus talked about a family He talked about a flock. “What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray?”(Matthew 18:12, ESV) Jesus began by asking His disciple a simple question, “What do you think?” Let me give you some advice. Whenever Jesus asks you that question don’t ever answer ...

504. No Turning Back

John 6:60-71

Sermon

King Duncan

... us another question: Can’t we see who he is, as well? Researchers tell us that, nationally, every week over 53,000 people leave the church never to return. (3) But even among those who remain, only about twenty per cent are really committed to their faith ... of his ministry turn their back on him. He turned to the twelve who were left and said rather sadly, “You do not want to leave too, do you?” And, of course, it was Simon Peter who answered, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal ...

505. A Lost Boy

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

Sermon

King Duncan

... to overpower our decision. C. S. Lewis said that there are two types of people. First there are those who say to God, “Thy will be done.” But there is a second group. To this group it is God in the end who says, “Thy will be done.” God always leaves us free to choose. The father let his young wayward son have his way. The son’s request surely hurt his father. It bruised his heart. How many of you would feel hurt if your child basically said, “I can’t wait till you die to have all that you ...

506. In Corinth

Acts 18:1-17

Understanding Series

David J. Williams

... on 12:12). Aquila was a native of Pontus, that is, the province of Pontus-Bithynia or possibly the more easterly client kingdom of Pontus, but more recently the couple had come from Rome. They were victims of an edict of Claudius that had ordered all Jews to leave Rome. The edict is probably to be dated A.D. 49, and the disturbance that had prompted it was very likely due to friction between Jews and Christians (see notes). From this it would appear that there was a church in Rome by the late 40s (cf. 2 ...

507. Priscilla, Aquila, and Apollos

Acts 18:18-28

Understanding Series

David J. Williams

... the harbor?) to the church in Caesarea and “going down” from that city to Antioch. In neither case is the verb appropriate if that sense was intended, whereas the idiom was frequently “to go up to Jerusalem” (cf. 11:2; 15:2; 25:1, 9) and “down” when leaving (cf. 24:1; 25:6, 7). We take it, then, that this was Luke’s meaning. The impression given is that Paul’s stay in Jerusalem was a short one (perhaps a week, to complete his vow), but it would have been long enough to observe the economic ...

508. Paul’s Request for Onesimus

Philemon 1:8-25

Understanding Series

Arthur G. Patzia

... he wishes Philemon would make. Even if he has the authority to do so, he realizes that “a man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.” Thus Paul will suggest a course of action and appeal to Philemon’s Christian standards but leave the ultimate choice to the slave owner. 8–9 Therefore (dio) links the introductory matters of verses 4–7 with the request that follows. On the basis of Philemon’s gracious and generous character, Paul feels that in Christ he has a certain relationship ...

509. False Teachers and Their Destruction

2 Peter 2:1-22

Understanding Series

Norman Hillyer

... faithful to him in later generations. Whichever course people choose, loyalty to God or following the ways of a world that leaves God out of account, the consequences are guaranteed by the word of the Lord. 2:6 Peter’s third illustration alludes, without ... 2:20 The false teachers had once known true freedom from the corruption of the world, that is, from the sphere of life which leaves God out of account. That liberty had come to them through knowing our Lord Jesus Christ (cf. 1:3–4). But evidently this ...

510. The Sun Stands Still

Joshua 10:1-15

Understanding Series

J. Gordon Harris

... of kings and exposure of their bodies, as instructed by Deuteronomy (Deut. 21:22). At Makkedah Joshua follows herem guidelines carefully in eliminating hostile forces (10:28). He leaves no survivors and executes the king of Jerusalem as was required for the king of Jericho. As at Jericho, the spoils are devoted completely to God and the forces leave no survivors. Everything belongs to the divine warrior who gave the victory at Makkedah. 10:16–28 The return to Gilgal also is mentioned after the pursuit of ...

511. Ruth Meets Boaz

Ruth 2:1-23

Understanding Series

Michael S. Moore

... community. He is impressed by the fact that Ruth has left her father and mother and her homeland to live with a people she did not know before. He knows that Ruth is serving Naomi at great personal risk. He knows how dangerous it is to leave (’azab, 1:16) one’s “homeland” (moledet). 2:12 May the LORD repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded. The word translated “repay” in NIV is the verbal form of the well-known noun shalom, usually translated “peace” in English Bibles ...

512. Disaster from the North

Jeremiah 4:5-31

Understanding Series

Tremper Longman III

... v. 23) at the time of wicked king Ahab. This did not make Ahab do evil, but it certainly sealed his punishment. God did not leave Ahab without a witness to the truth in the person of Micaiah, but Ahab’s sinful heart led him to believe the lying prophets from ... in on Jerusalem. The reason for this attack is clear from 4:18. Your own conduct and actions have brought this upon you. Jeremiah leaves the people in no doubt that it is their sin that leads to their destruction. It is a judgment that pierces to the ...

513. Don't Just Stand There!

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... , he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this ...

514. Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet

John 13:1-17, John 13:18-30

Understanding Series

J. Ramsey Michaels

... the narrator than the external circumstances are the theological factors that go into his brief setting in verses 1–3, that is, what Jesus knew (vv. 1b, 3) and what the devil had done (v. 2b). The things Jesus knew (that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father, that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God) will provide several of the major themes of Jesus’ farewell discourse (13:31–17:26). A postscript appended to ...

515. Abram in Egypt

Genesis 12:10-20

Understanding Series

John E. Hartley

... times he displayed great courage and acted in bold faith; at other times he succumbed to fear and acted in a weak, self-serving manner. While his failures warn us against stumbling, his journey informs us that a great feat of faith, such as Abram’s leaving Haran for an unknown destination, does not guarantee that the doer will face every difficult situation with such great faith. There is an ebb and flow in a person’s relationship with God. The crucial issue for one who falters while walking with God is ...

516. Sodom and Gomorrah Destroyed

Genesis 19:30-38, Genesis 19:1-29

Understanding Series

John E. Hartley

... Given the distance, either they hastened their journey by drawing on their heavenly powers, or they arrived the second evening after leaving Abraham. On entering the city they found Lot sitting in the gateway. One of the gates of a walled city served ... through Lot, Abraham’s nephew (Deut. 2:9, 19; 23:3; Ps. 83:6). Lot also confirmed in going to the east that he chose to leave the ideals by which Abraham lived. 19:30–31 With his dreams of becoming a citizen of Sodom shattered and with the loss of his wealth ...

517. Miscellaneous Laws

Deut 23:15–25:19

Understanding Series

Christopher J. H. Wright

... Hosea’s case, in commanding him to recover Gomer after her unfaithfulness, though it may be significant that she had returned to prostitution and had not, perhaps, been married to another man (Hos. 3:1–3). 24:5 This generous law extends the compassionate leave from active military service in war granted to the newly married (20:7) into a one-year exemption from all other civil duties. The underlying purpose of the exemption is doubtless so that the new couple could have time to become parents and thus ...

518. Oracles of Restoration

Ezekiel 34:1-31, Ezekiel 35:1-15, Ezekiel 36:1-38, Ezekiel 37:1-14, Ezekiel 37:15-28

Understanding Series

Steven Tuell

... the nations they profaned my holy name” (v. 20). This profanation is not the result of anything that the exiles do. It derives, rather, from the fact of their exile itself. Among the nations, people are saying, “These are the LORD’s people, and yet they had to leave his land” (v. 20)—implying that the Lord had been unable to save them. They have called the Lord’s honor into question (“I had concern for my holy name,” v. 21). 36:22–32 It is for this reason—to vindicate the Lord’s honor ...

519. Unity and Community (Part 1)

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Teach the Text

Preben Vang

... seek gifts that deepen our ability to serve, suffer, and be humbled so that others might be elevated. Rarely do we delight to see God’s gifts to us poured out to the point of depletion, trusting that he will give more tomorrow if we leave it all on the field today. What might happen if we focused more on staying connected to the Giver and delighting to reflect his giving nature, rather than obsessing with the gifts themselves? Television: The Simpsons. In an early episode of this animated series (Season ...

520. The Ark Heads Home

1 Samuel 6:1-7:1

Teach the Text

Robert B. Chisholm Jr.

... territory. Finally the people of Ekron insisted that it be sent back to its homeland (5:11). Chapter 6 tells how the ark returns to Israelite territory, but not without incident! The ark does not make it back to Shiloh or another major worship center. This leaves the story hanging until it resumes much later, when David decides to bring the ark to Jerusalem (2 Sam. 6). The fact that the ark does not go to a worship center upon its return to Israelite territory is important because it proves that David does ...

521. Job’s Reply to Eliphaz

Job 6:1–7:21

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Daniel J. Estes

... are hebel. This term, which in its literal sense means breath, was typically used to refer to what is fleeting, futile, or enigmatic. In this context, Job likely intends the negative sense of futility as he speaks of the life he has come to despise. He just wants God to leave him alone (cf. 10:20). What is ironic is that Job has no awareness that at the end of the story he will be restored to live many years (42:17). 7:20 you who see everything we do. In addressing God in these words, Job expands on how ...

522. “In the Lord I Take Refuge”

Psalm 11:1-7

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C. Hassell Bullock

... the Lord’s Praise, for He Has Been Good to Me” Big Idea: Faith has its personae, from skepticism to personal conflict, but trust, its true persona, sings its way into the joy of God’s goodness. Understanding the Text Psalm 13 is an individual lament that leaves the cause of lament uncertain (see below) but calls attention to the joy of buoyant faith (13:5). The biblical laments always hover near words of trust and assurance, and such a question as we have in verses 1 and 2 should send us on a search ...

523. “In Your Heart You Devise Injustice”

Psalm 58:1-11

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C. Hassell Bullock

... sad picture of a “stillborn child that never sees the sun” (58:8b) moves the metaphors into the category of humanity. And seventh, another picture of human habitation appears as the wind sweeps away the thorns that are intended to fire up the cooking pots and leaves the hungry unsatisfied (58:9). Thus we have a few snapshots of life in Israel’s world. The sevenfold curse might imply that it will indeed be effective. Yet it is not black magic that is involved here but prayer to the God who effects the ...

524. “Come and See What God Has Done”

Psalm 66:1-20

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C. Hassell Bullock

... words, this is an observation the psalmist makes with regard to nature. For example, consider the oak tree, of which there are approximately six hundred species. Oak trees typically have spirally arranged leaves, but some have serrated leaves, and still others have leaves with smooth margins. Many of the species do not drop dead leaves until the spring, as opposed to the fall. The flowers are produced in the spring, and the fruit is a nut called an acorn.12Imagine the creativity of the God who made each ...

525. Abraham’s Test

Genesis 22:1-24

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... idea) “test” occurs in the Bible. As early as chapter 12 God tested Abraham when he told him to leave Ur with his family, and Abraham went out not knowing “where he was going” (Heb. 11:8). As a matter of fact, Abraham’s life begins and ends, ... to take (1) his son, (2) his only son, (3) Isaac whom he loves. Each expression becomes more intense. Abraham and Isaac leave Beersheba and travel three days to Mount Moriah. There is only one other reference to this site in the Old Testament, 2 Chronicles ...

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