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651. Love

Romans 12:9-21

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... ē is not a nice or pleasing disposition, and it is not complacent in the face of wrong. It hates evil. The word for evil, ponēros, is the strongest word for evil or wickedness in Greek, and this is its only occurrence in Romans. The Christian response to it must be equally strong. The Greek word apostygein means to “detest” or “abhor.” Whoever does not hate evil does not love good. Refusing to condemn evil in whatever form it takes (though not the people who do it), or tolerating evil for whatever ...

652. Apostles of Christ

1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Understanding Series

Marion L. Soards

... to the cross of Christ. He didn’t live on the contributions of his congregations; he took on the burden of labor as a symbol of suffering service so that he created no hardship for others but “suffered” for their sakes to spare them the responsibility for his support. In their discussions of 4:13, Fee (Epistle, p. 180) and Conzelmann (1 Corinthians, p. 90 n. 49) fail to recognize the possibility of double entendre and dismiss any positive sense to Paul’s image. Also arguing for a negative sense to ...

653. Food Sacrificed to Idols

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Understanding Series

Marion L. Soards

... See also G. D. Fee, “Eidōlothyta Once Again: An Interpretation of 1 Corinthians 8–10,” Bib 61 (1980), pp. 172–97; and the critical reply to that work by B. N. Fisk, “Eating Meat Offered to Idols: Corinthian Behavior and Pauline Response in 1 Corinthians 8–10 (A Response to Gordon Fee),” TJ 10 (1989), pp. 49–70. The seminal study on idol meat is the monograph by W. L. Willis, Idol Meat in Corinth: The Pauline Argument in 1 Corinthians 8 and 10 (SBLDS 68; Chico, Calif.: Scholars Press, 1985 ...

654. The Seals

Revelation 6:1-17

Understanding Series

Robert W. Wall

... of Revelation are facing a situation similar to that described by 2 Peter 3:3–4 in which the delay of Christ’s parousia has prompted their opponents is (perhaps other believers?) to scoff and ridicule Christian hope in Christ’s return. Second Peter’s response is to reassert the patience of God, who “is not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance” (2 Pet. 3:9). John envisions a God who is waiting for the number of martyrs … who are to be killed … to be completed as ...

655. The Fall of Babylon

Revelation 18:1-24

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Robert W. Wall

... self-interest and materialism (18:3). Both idolatrous dispositions result in antagonism toward God’s reign and to its witness in God’s people. (2) The heavenly speech that follows (18:4–20) is bracketed by the two imperatives which inform the church’s response to Babylon’s evils in light of God’s call to holiness. The church should “come out of her … (and) not share in her sins” (18:4), and the church should “rejoice” in God’s vindication (18:20). The various laments in between ...

656. Punishments for Sin

Leviticus 20:1-27

Understanding Series

W. H. Bellinger, Jr.

... of the section are not explicit about carrying out the death penalty. Divine action appears to be assumed. The prohibition in verse 17 is of incest with a sister or half-sister. The act is called a disgrace for which the man will be held responsible. Both parties will be ostracized from the community. A man and woman who engage in sexual intercourse during a woman’s menstrual period will be cut off from their people. This act was treated previously, but its seriousness is made more explicit here. No doubt ...

657. David's Victories

2 Samuel 8:1-14

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... , where they could not be used in the rough hills where most defensive fighting took place. However, it could be that David was aware of and took seriously the prohibition against amassing many horses (Deut. 17:16). Joshua is also described as hamstringing enemy horses in response to a command from God (Josh. 11:6, 9). David’s copying his actions may be evidence that he saw these campaigns as part of a holy war. 8:9 The son of Tou king of Hamath has an Israelite name meaning “Yahweh is exalted.” David ...

658. Job's First Test

Job 1:6-22

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Gerald H. Wilson

... the Satan to do the dirty work. But verse 11 has already made it clear that the Satan is only implementing the power of God who will, by permitting the agency of the Satan, “stretch out” his hand to strike Job’s family and possessions. God’s response is the equivalent of saying “Let the test begin!” And the Satan departs from the presence of the LORD to carry out the will and purpose of God. The First Test: Loss and Destruction 1:13–19 The test commences with the rapid-fire destruction of all ...

659. Pondering the Lord’s Great Works of the Exodus and Conquest

Psalm 111:1-10

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

... .” Psalm 111: Covenant “precepts” (vv. 7b–8). “Holy and awesome is his name” (v. 9c). Exodus 34:10: “For that which I will do with you will be awesome.” In verses 9–10 the transition from Yahweh’s awesome self-revelation to his people’s response of reverential obedience may also be echoed in a passage from Exodus. After Yahweh’s thundering appearance on Mt. Sinai, “Moses said to the people, ‘Do not be afraid (Hb. yrʾ). God has come to test you, so that the fear (Hb. yrʾh) of ...

660. David's Officials

2 Samuel 8:15-18

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

661. Faith or Observance of the Law

Galatians 3:1-14, Galatians 3:15-25

Understanding Series

L. Ann Jervis

... of Christ (3:23, 25), the one who has come. The second part of verse 24 fills out what Paul has said by claiming that the law served a purpose until Christ came. As a result of Christ’s coming righteousness is available to all through faith. A believing response to the faith of Christ means that one is “in Christ,” as Paul goes on to say in verse 26. Belonging to Christ in this way makes one an heir to the promise (v. 29). The age of maturity, in which the inheritance can be received, is available to ...

662. Faith and Deeds

James 2:14-26, James 2:1-13

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Peter H. Davids

... point with an example: Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. James does not pick a hard situation. This is not a case of someone outside the Christian faith (so there can be no “Do you expect us to feed the whole world?” response), nor is this a case of a need in a distant church (like Paul’s collection for Jerusalem). This is someone in the community (a brother or sister) who clearly has a need, for the person needs clothes (either lacking the outer garment that was worn in ...

663. Feast of Tabernacles

Deuteronomy 16:13-17

Understanding Series

Christopher J. H. Wright

... . 15). 16:16–17 Having drawn from the festival calendars embodied in Exodus 23 and 34, Deuteronomy summarizes the annual feasts using phrases from Exodus 23:15b, 17, and 34:20b, 23. The concluding, emphatic point is to reinforce the necessity of making adequate response to God’s blessing. The expression empty-handed (rêqām) is the same as used in 15:13. There the Israelite householder was urged not to send away his slave in the sabbatical release “empty-handed.” The connection is not merely verbal ...

664. Marrying a Captive Woman

Deuteronomy 21:10-14

Understanding Series

Christopher J. H. Wright

... of a father. There is no account of this law ever being invoked in OT Israel. It is in its own terms a very last resort. Yet its mere existence indicates the serious nature of the fifth commandment. And its balancing of familial with civil responsibilities in the matter of young adult delinquency is not without relevance to the same issue today. 21:22–23 The body of an executed criminal. The purpose of this law is to prevent the land from being polluted by improper treatment of a human corpse (cf ...

665. The Lord Appears to Elijah

1 Kings 19:9-18

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

... like that of one of the prophets he has killed. Given her track record (18:4, 13), she is to be taken seriously. 19:3–5 Elijah is afraid, or “sees how things are” (Hb. rʾh, in the majority of Hb. MSS)—and he retreats. It is an unexpected response. Elijah has shown himself to be a man of faith and courage (18:15), who trusts God for miracles. He will certainly hide when God tells him to (17:3–5); but the “word of the LORD” is, in fact, conspicuous by its absence here (contrast 17:2, 8; 18 ...

666. The Call of Elisha

1 Kings 19:19-21

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

667. David's Prayer

1 Chronicles 17:16-27

Understanding Series

Louis C. Jonker

... Saul, from whom Yahweh took away the kingship (1 Chron. 10). The oracle ends with a remark in 17:15 (taken from the source text) that Nathan reported to David all the words of the entire revelation. 17:16–27 The narrative continues with David’s response to the oracle. First Chronicles 17:16, which for the first time calls David king, says that he went in and sat before the LORD. The location is not specified, although one may assume that he went to the place where the ark was kept. Some commentators ...

668. The Completion of the Wall

Nehemiah 6:15-7:3

Understanding Series

Leslie C. Allen

... Ono was called after one of the towns. The area was under Sidonian control and was not part of the province of Judah. When the coalition proposed a conference on this neutral ground outside his province, Nehemiah smelled antagonism. He refused to go. In response to this and three other invitations, he alleged that he needed to be present for the important project of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. In verse 9 Nehemiah interprets their intentions as to somehow deflect him from his assigned work, and here in ...

669. Jerusalem’s Deliverance Foretold

Isaiah 37:1-13

Understanding Series

John Goldingay

... as if Isaiah knew what had been going on. If he had not been there listening on the wall, presumably there would have been a line of people keen to report events to him. He has therefore had a chance to listen to God about the matter. His response is twofold, corresponding to the two issues raised by the Assyrian and by Hezekiah’s message. First is Yahweh’s characteristic do not be afraid (see 7:4 in the Ahaz story; also 8:12; 10:24; 35:4), which addresses Hezekiah’s concern about trouble and the ...

670. Here I Am

Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-56

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... ’s. Both Zechariah and Joseph would be more practical in their assessments. But unlike Zechariah, who was muted until the chosen moment of John’s naming, Joseph would have a dream in which he is directed to marry Mary. In Mary’s story however, her response and her song stand out as unique. Mary's story, as the "core" of the larger story of Zechariah and Elizabeth demonstrates how God expects us to respond to the Holy Spirit's blessings. Zechariah's lesson is one that Mary already knew. Mary utters ...

671. Peter the Petulant

Mark 14:1-11, Mark 14:12-26, Mark 14:27-31

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... . We saw it from Moses to Joshua. We saw it from John the Baptist to Jesus. But now, it had come time for Jesus to pass the mantle to one of his own. And while many of his disciples would follow him, he had chosen Peter to bear the most responsibility, to wear the apron of a Jesus master. Ready or not, Jesus was about to leave them, and it was time to step up. And Peter was noticeably nervous –not just nervous, but terribly insecure. Peter had a passion and a love for Jesus, but he also had a stubbornness ...

672. The First Songs of Christmas

Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-56

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... , to feast and fellowship, to gift and celebrate. We sing together. We share in joy together. And for one time of year, millions of people come out on Christmas Eve to partake in an almost euphoric experience of candlelight and carol songs. Carols touch our joy response in a way that other songs just can’t hold a candle to. They are our “heart songs.” Songs with heart. The word carol comes from the Old French “carole.” Since about 1300, the word was used for a joyful, euphoric song sung in a kind ...

673. OK Boomer

Matthew 21:28-32

Sermon

King Duncan

... . The following year, the entire Soviet team grew moustaches. (2) All because a coach told Mark Spitz he couldn’t have one. Maybe you have a member of your family who has a little streak of stubbornness in them? We all know people whose first response to anything is always “No!” Fortunately, many of these somewhat ornery people have good hearts, and if they have time to reconsider and see the worth of a project, they will eventually pitch in and be among the best workers. That was the first son ...

674. About Face!

Matthew 25:14-30

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King Duncan

... heartbreaks and setbacks in his life. And he no longer trusted the master’s goodness or the master’s priorities. So he decided to focus on his own security. Dig a hole in the ground, bury the wealth and wait for the master to return. No risk, no responsibility. And no reward. Think of all the things in life we miss out on because we are afraid. We don’t trust God’s goodness and God’s promises. Think of all the opportunities we could harvest with our God-given talents and opportunities if we were ...

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Psalm 99:1-9

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

... was invoked over the cherubim-ark: “the LORD of hosts who is enthroned between the cherubim” (lit., 2 Sam. 6:2; cf. 1 Sam. 4:4). Thus, this title and perhaps the symbol of the cherubim-ark itself face the congregation with the enthroned King Yahweh. In response, the nations are to tremble. The reason is made clear by the prepositions of the next verse: Great is the LORD in Zion; he is exalted over all the nations. The notion of Israel’s privileged position in Yahweh’s self-revelation is the focus of ...

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