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676. A Fireside Conversation

John 21:15-25

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King Duncan

... people maybe even going to the point that we do everything in our power to making worship less boring. Young people are at the very heart of what it means to be the church. Maybe that’s what he meant when he said, “Feed my lambs.” Jesus’ disciples had gone back to their nets after his resurrection. He needed to focus them again on their more important task, fishing for men, women, boys and girls. There is a silly story about a little boy who came to Sunday School late. His teacher knew that he was ...

677. Fish or Cut Bait

Mark 1:14-20

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... to which Jesus calls us. Note the imperative in Jesus’ call — “I will make you” —— that’s strong and direct language. Do you feel about what I do? The follower of Christ has no choice — he is a fisher of men. Jesus term in his call to the disciples. In Greek it means “to take alive.” In fishing parlance, it meant to catch fish in such a way that they were still alive when brought to the shore for sale. Now these four fishermen were to become fishers of men in the same way. They were able ...

678. Luke 9:51-62

Luke 9:51-56

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... the latter is on the way to his ascension (2 Kings 2:1-6). In all three of these encounters, Luke leaves the final outcome out of his text. The request or invitation (v.59) to follow is set forth. Whether or not the would-be disciple joins Jesus on his journey is never revealed. The first encounter in v.57 is the most positive. An unnamed person boldly volunteers to follow Jesus “wherever you go.” Jesus’ reply is neither a welcome nor a dismissal. Instead he elaborates on two realities of discipleship ...

679. LENT: The Passion of Christ: "Betrayed"

John 13:21-30; Matthew 26:14-16; 45-50

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... the chief priests [15] and said, "What will you give me if I betray him to you?" They paid him thirty pieces of silver. [16] And from that moment he began to look for an opportunity to betray him. Matthew 26:45-50 (NRSV) [45] Then he came to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? See, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. [46] Get up, let us be going. See, my betrayer is at hand." [47] While he was still speaking, Judas ...

680. I Doubt It

John 20:19-31, Act 4:32-37

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name. For whatever reason, whether it was because of his learning style or what not. Thomas had a moment of doubt. But if you stop and think about it, it's not surprising because every one of the disciples reacted differently. When the women got there, they were afraid. When Peter and John ran to the tomb and saw it was empty, they were astounded. They didn't know what to think. They were in shock, so much so that John wouldn't even go in at first ...

681. John 1:29-42

John 1:29-34

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Leonard Sweet

... is coming after me,” the one he is “not worthy to untie the thong of his sandal” (1:27). Auspiciously these first followers do not first question Jesus. Rather, they are quizzed by Jesus — “What are you looking for?” (v.38). John’s disciples are trying to do the right thing. But they still are not quite on key. John’s loud testimony notwithstanding, they address Jesus, the one they are shadowing, as “Rabbi,” or “Teacher.” They only inquire of him “Where are you staying?” By using ...

682. A Community of Practice, Not a Community of Perfection

Romans 7:7-25

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Leonard Sweet

... church, the body of Christ. But we are crippled and compromised by our very nature. We want to do good. But . . . yadda, yadda, yadda . . . we don’t do good. In fact, we do bad. But the “bad” is not what we really “wanted” to do. The disciples loved Jesus. They followed him into the wilderness. They gave up their livelihoods. They choose a life of “if” and “when,” over a stable life of “here” and “now.” Yet it was still so hard to give in and give all. They failed. Until Pentecost ...

683. God’s Anthills

Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

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Kristin Borsgard Wee

... you have seen the pictures. After Hurricane Katrina there were huge crowds of hungry people looking for a place to lay their heads and food to feed their growling stomachs. In our world today, there are whole nations where people are starving for lack of food. Like the disciples, we say, "It's too big a problem, Lord. I am just one person. We are just a few people. Send the hungry away to take care of themselves." And Jesus, who interrupted his one-day vacation to give them what they need, says, "Go and see ...

684. Sandbox First, Soapbox Second

Mark 1:29-34, Mark 1:35-39

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Leonard Sweet

... , inconsequential healing is detailed. Simon’s mother-in-law is miraculously healed of a fever by Jesus’ direct touch. It is a minor event in Jesus’ ministry. But it is significant enough to Simon Peter, to his mother-in-law, and to the other disciples present, that this healing should became a part of the written legacy of Jesus’ life and mission. Equally important was what Jesus did after this healing. There was no big celebration. There was no great parade of healed women or festival of gratitude ...

685. Luke 9:51-62

Luke 9:51-56

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Leonard Sweet

... of Mosaic Law. Likewise even Roman law emphasized the obligation of grown children to obey and honor the family patriarch. The final obedient act of such an honor system would be burying one’s father. Yet Jesus’ shocking response to the would-be disciple’s request suggests that in the kingdom of God unusual behavior will be called for. Following Jesus, proclaiming the new reality of God’s kingdom, takes priority over all the old systems and customs. The living Lord has more authority than the old ...

686. Mighty Morphin Power People

Luke 9:28-36

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King Duncan

... by the world, but we do want for Christ to change us, just as he transformed those men and women who came to know him personally two thousand years ago. That is why we are here today--to listen to Christ. To catch the same vision as those disciples caught that day on the Mount of Transfiguration. We long to see Christ in all his power and glory, not simply for the spectacle, but for the transformation that might take place within us. We are here today with the prayer that, by God’s grace we can become ...

687. John the Baptist's Testimony about Jesus

John 3:22-36

Understanding Series

J. Ramsey Michaels

... 30). John speaks, as Jesus did to Nicodemus, of what is humanly impossible: A man can receive only what is given him from heaven (v. 27; cf. vv. 2, 3, 5). In particular, John bears witness to his own limitations, citing part of the very testimony to which his disciples have just referred (v. 28). John is not the Messiah, but only a messenger sent on ahead to prepare for the Messiah’s coming (cf. 1:20, 23). In his imagination, John sees the present time as a wedding (cf. 2:1–12; Mark 2:19–20; Matt. 22 ...

688. Jesus Predicts His Death

John 12:20-36

Understanding Series

J. Ramsey Michaels

... is met, Jesus says, where I am, my servant also will be (v. 26a). He does not specify where that will be; all that his disciples need to know for the moment is that they will be with him and that his love is stronger than death. Later he will make ... turns his attention to the crowd, Jesus announces to them the coming of the hour, just as he had earlier announced it to the disciples (cf. v. 23). Because the hour is now seen in relation to the world rather than to Jesus personally, the emphasis is on judgment ...

689. Joy at Believers’ Walking in the Truth

3 John 1:1-14

Understanding Series

Thomas F. Johnson

... Brown, Gospel, I–XII, pp. 501–3. 12 “We,” as a reference to the author and his community, occurs not only in the letters of John, but in the Gospel as well. This is especially evident when Jesus is speaking, but it is also reflected in the testimony of his disciples (John 1:14, “we have seen his glory”; John 3:11, “we speak of what we know”; John 4:22, “we worship what we do know”; John 6:69, “we believe and know that you are the Holy One of God”; John 9:4, “we must do the work of ...

690. Jesus Announces His Impending Suffering and Death

Matthew 16:21-28

Teach the Text

Jeannine K. Brown

... 16:28 in light of 17:1–13. Teaching the Text 1. Jesus is truly Israel’s Messiah, but his way of being the Messiah is marked by cruciformity;[1] he will die and be raised to inaugurate God’s reign in this world. Though the disciples rightly confess Jesus to be the Messiah (16:16), they do not understand the nature of Jesus’ messianic mission, which will lead him to the cross, to his death. Given that there is little evidence in Judaism of the time that messianic expectation included suffering and ...

691. Jesus Is the Example of Service for His Followers

Matthew 20:17-19, Matthew 20:20-28

Teach the Text

Jeannine K. Brown

... that Jesus provides for his coming death: to be “a ransom for many” (20:28). In this way, the whole of 16:21–20:28 is framed by the anticipation of Jesus’ coming death in Jerusalem. As has been the case throughout 16:21–20:28, the disciples are portrayed as seeking their own interests and status rather than following the pattern of self-denial set by Jesus himself (20:28). In this passage they argue about the highest positions of status in the coming kingdom (20:2–24; see 18:1; 19:27). So ...

692. Jesus Is God’s Faithful Son in Gethsemane and at His Arrest and Trial

Matthew 26:31-35, Matthew 26:36-46, Matthew 26:47-56, Matthew 26:57-68, Matthew 26:69-75

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Jeannine K. Brown

... , it is about placing ourselves in the hands of the covenant God, who cares deeply for us as we say yes to our God-given mission. 2. Matthew portrays the commitment to “being with” Jesus as fundamental to discipleship. In the scene of Jesus’ desertion by his disciples we get a glimpse of how important it is for followers of Jesus to remain loyal to him. For the Twelve, who have been present with Jesus for much of Matthew’s narrative and whose call to follow has been about presence (4:18–22), to ...

693. Mission and Rejection in Galilee

Mark 6:14-29, Mark 6:7-13

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Grant R. Osborne

... began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over impure spirits. After being rejected by his former neighbors, Jesus goes around Galilee “from village to village” teaching (6:6b), repeating his earlier foray in 1:38–39. He decides to include his disciples in his work and so calls them to come. This is the last of the three-part movement from 1:16–20 (calling) to 3:13–19 (commissioning) to here (sending). They are sent “two by two” as official witnesses (cf. Num. 35:30; Deut. 17 ...

694. A Call to Servanthood and Suffering

Mark 10:46-52, Mark 10:35-45, Mark 10:32-34

Teach the Text

Grant R. Osborne

... of the Isaianic servant (mockery and spitting, Is. 50:6; 53:3; cf. also Ps. 22:7; scourging, Is. 50:6; 53:5; death, 53:8–9, 12).”3 10:37 Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory. The disciples have not learned their lesson from 9:33–37; 10:15, 31; discipleship failure continues. They still long for greatness and status. The hubris of James and John here is hard to comprehend. Jesus again has talked about his coming death, and they are saying in effect, “Great, so ...

695. Hearing and Responding

Luke 8:19-21, Luke 8:16-18, Luke 8:1-15

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R.T. France

... . It sets out the fact of unbelief and of inadequate response, but it neither explains its origin (except perhaps briefly in the reference to the devil in 8:12) nor prescribes its cure. It is clear that enlightenment is possible, since it has already been given to the disciples (8:10), and 8:16–17 insists that truth is meant to be made known. Truth is there for all who seek it, but this passage does not explain why some do not want to know or how they too may make the vital transition to the privileged ...

696. “Who Is This?”

Luke 9:10-17, Luke 9:1-9

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R.T. France

... further clarified as a second wave of emissaries is sent out in 10:1–12. In view of Luke’s massive emphasis on the unique authority and supernatural power of Jesus, it comes as a surprise to find his mission shared in this way with fallible disciples. He remains the source of that authority, of course, and sometimes they will fail in their task. But the message of the kingdom of God is now clearly more than a one-man campaign, and the way is being prepared for the awesome responsibilities and authority ...

697. Interpreting the Times

Luke 12:54-59, Luke 12:49-53, Luke 12:35-48

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R.T. France

... particularly of the coming judgment that will result from his mission (and which has been the subject of 12:45–48). 12:51 peace on earth . . . division. The angels spoke of the coming of peace on earth in 2:14 (and cf. 19:38), and Jesus’s disciples have been sent to proclaim peace (10:5–6); he himself wants to bring peace to Jerusalem (19:42). Compare also the summary of Jesus’s mission in Acts 10:36. This exclamation is therefore perhaps not so much a statement of Jesus’s real purpose, but ...

698. The Lord's Supper

Mark 14:12-26

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... the sandwich, Mark places the Last Supper, narrated with liturgical form and brevity (14:22–26). The account is built on seven Greek verbs in verse 22 (eat, take, bless, break, give, say, take), signifying the gracious activity of Jesus on behalf of the disciples. In pronouncing the bread and wine his “body” and “blood,” Jesus signifies the gift of himself, wholly and without reserve. Of the four Gospel writers, only Mark adds “and they all drank from it” (14:23). The Last Supper is a table of ...

699. Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-two

Luke 10:1-24

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... (10:4, 7–8). The greeting “peace to this house” (10:5) is not just a way of saying hello; it refers to the peace of salvation that Jesus is bringing. “Someone who promotes peace” is one who is willing to receive the saving message (10:6). The disciples are to proclaim the presence of the kingdom, and the sign of its presence is their healing ministry (10:9). Those who reject the message of the kingdom are to be warned of their solemn fate (10:10–12). The warning of judgment reminds Jesus of the ...

700. The Parable of the Sower

Matthew 13:1-23

Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

... grown dull. Isaiah 6:9–10 is cited almost word for word from the LXX. This is the only fulfillment quotation that is ascribed to Jesus himself. Because the heart of the nation has become callous, they refuse to turn to God and be healed. To his disciples Jesus exclaims how fortunate they are, for they are privileged to enter into truth that prophets and upright people have long desired to know; 1 Peter 1:10–12 also speaks of the Old Testament expectation about the times of the Messiah (cf. also Heb. 10 ...

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