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Song of Songs 4:1-16

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... ” are titles of endearment spoken commonly between lovers in the poetry of the ancient Near East (4:9–10, 12; cf. Garrett, 526; Carr, 121). “Bride” is better understood as “betrothed one,” in that her relationship to Solomon has not yet been consummated sexually. The girl remains a virgin, a garden locked up and a sealed spring. The garden metaphor is also a popular motif in ancient Near Eastern love poetry (cf. Carr, 59–60). The female character is often depicted as an orchard, a garden ...

52. More than Conquerors

Romans 8:28-39

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Gary M. Burge

... are “in Christ Jesus,” whom they acknowledge as Lord, they participate in God’s triumph over the powers of evil, and they participate in God’s triumph over sin and death. This is the reason why believers are assured of their glorification in the consummation of God’s new world (8:30)—they have experienced God’s love, they trust in Jesus the Messiah, and they are obedient to Jesus the Lord. Christian believers are justified sinners who join the praise of God’s grace in the midst of the ...

53. Jesus Made Like His Brothers

Hebrews 2:5-18

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Gary M. Burge

... Son’s history has two periods: that of his humiliation and that of his eternal exaltation. Those in Christ recapitulate his history—they too, though lower now, will one day rule over angels (1 Cor. 6:3). Though the subjection of all things to Christ awaits the consummation, it is guaranteed by his exaltation to God’s right hand, a reward for his self-sacrifice for sinners (Heb. 10:13–14; 12:2; Phil. 2:6–11). In the following paragraph (2:10–18) the author explains why the Son had to become a man ...

54. The Blood of Christ

Hebrews 9:11-28

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Gary M. Burge

... ransom is the death of Christ in the sinner’s place (Gal. 3:13; Heb. 2:14–17). Having obtained this eternal redemption, he entered heaven and sat down there to represent his people to God as their great High Priest and to await the consummation (Heb. 9:24, 28; 10:12–13). The Levitical sacrifices and other rituals did avail to remove ceremonial defilement (9:13–14; the allusion to the ritual of sprinkling water containing the ashes of a heifer [Numbers 19] could be due to the significance attached ...

55. Signs of the End of the Age

Matthew 24:1-35

Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

... back and the world will come to an end?” (Beck). In the Greek text a single article governs both parts of the second question, indicating that they are to be considered as a single unit. The expected “sign” of Jesus’ coming will also herald the consummation. The word parousia (coming) occurs in the Gospels only in this chapter (vv. 3, 27, 37, 39) but is common throughout the rest of the New Testament. It is widely used in nonbiblical texts for the arrival of a person of high status. Jesus warns his ...

56. Righteousness Through Faith

Romans 3:21-31

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... which marks the transition from wrath (1:18) to righteousness (1:17). The transition is important both logically and temporally: logically, because it belongs to the strategy of Paul’s argument; temporally, because at a given point in history God intervened to consummate the plan of redemption. The temporal sense is reinforced by has been made known (Gk. pephanerōtai). The perfect tense here specifies something which began in the past and is still valid. When someone says that he or she has been married ...

57. Abraham Justified by Faith

Romans 4:1-25

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... by faith is not a late idea, not an emergency measure instituted when a crisis developed in the original plan, but the oldest and truest idea of redemption, conceived by God in love before the foundation of the world, exemplified by Abraham of old, and consummated by Jesus in the fulness of time. “ ‘I tell you the truth,’ Jesus answered, ‘before Abraham was born, I am!’ ” (John 8:58). Additional Notes 4:1 On the use of “has found,” 1 Mace. 2:52 reads, “Was not Abraham found faithful in ...

58. The Seventh Trumpet

Revelation 11:15-19

Understanding Series

Robert W. Wall

... the moment when God “began his reign.” On the basis of a realized Christology, God (who was), has taken his great power … to reign into our present (who is). The second stanza is a more sweeping celebration of the new age, from its beginning to its consummation. John begins by rehearsing Christ’s death, when the nations were angry and conspired against the Lamb of God (cf. Ps. 2:1–2). God responded in kind: the seals were broken and the trumpets were sounded to announce that God’s wrath has come ...

59. The Great Dinner

Luke 14:1-14, Luke 14:15-24

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Lori Wagner

... parents’ ancestral home for himself and his bride. Once the time of preparation was over, the marriage would take place at the home town of the groom. The festivities would last a week, during which time the bride would wait for the groom to come to consummate the marriage. She would need to be ready, once he came through the door. All of this is part of the “covenant” of marriage. When we look at the images and language of the Hebrew scriptures, as early as in the Exodus, and throughout the writings ...

60. Messengers

Matthew 1:18-25

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Lori Wagner

... the bill of divorce, never delivering it, and takes Mary to Bethlehem right away, even though he hasn’t yet had time to build them an addition or a home. Instead, they will stay in the lower room of his parent’s home until after the marriage is consummated (after the birth of the child). “While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born. And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son (Luke 2:6). Joseph would name him Jesus, just as God instructed. And “angels” of the Lord would sing and ...

61. When All Is Said And Done

Mark 13:1-31

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William G. Carter

... . As one generation after another passed away, the church found it difficult to maintain much enthusiasm for the end of the world. This lack of fervor is not supported by a silence within the Bible. The Jewish and Christian scriptures frequently speak of a final consummation of human history. Life had a beginning. Life will have an end. The prophets spoke of the "day of the Lord," a final day when God will come in judgment and justice. The early church identified the end with the second coming of the risen ...

62. Advent 1

Luke 21:5-38, 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Jeremiah 33:1-26, Psalm 25:1-22

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William E. Keeney

... of history. They look back and develop a design to history which they are sure has brought us to this point. They then attempt to project that design into the future and predict when and how the future of history will come to consummation. Luke 21, Mark 13, Daniel, Revelation, and similar passages of scripture have been "mined" repeatedly to provide elaborate and detailed timetables. Certain predictors were so certain that they had cracked the code that they set the date for Christ's second coming. They ...

63. Prepared Servants

Luke 12:35-48

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William E. Keeney

... of the church. They do not translate the message into their daily lives. Is it not also a temptation to wait for some future apocalyptic act of God to bring justice and righteousness into the world? Is it the hope and expectation of some divine consummation that allows them to ignore the demands for action in setting right injustices and evils that are around them? Jesus would probably say to couch potato Christians, "Wake up! Go forth from that comfortable pew and serve the needs of those around you. Get ...

64. Weather Signs

Luke 12:49-53

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William E. Keeney

... in face of opposition and persecution. A. Goodness Generates Opposition. Jesus knew that where God's goodness is at work it will give rise to opposition. B. Living with Uncertainty. Jesus knew that opposition would come. Human desire is to have it consummated. Nevertheless continue in good works. C. God Provides for Faith. When submitted to God's will, God provides strength to overcome and bring good works to fruition. 2. Peace or Division? (v. 51) Deal with peace as not an absolute value but sought ...

65. Forsaking All Others

Joel 2:1-11

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Paul W. Kummer

... off their wedding plans. This is especially noteworthy when one knows that in the Old Testament newly married men were given a year off from military service to enjoy the union and nurture the new relationship. But not now! This call is more crucial than consummation. Finally, and most importantly, the priests (that's the pastors and leaders of the church) must become transparent before God and get rid of their sin! No one is left out. The alarm clock is blaring. Can everyone hear it? Why? Why is this call ...

66. Holy Love and Herod's Love

Matthew 2:13-18, Matthew 2:19-23

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Mark Radecke

... In the thousand years that lay between King David in Old Testament times and King Herod, no king of Israel wanted to be loved by his people more than Herod the Great. It was a consuming passion for him. He played the political game withh consummate skill. Althougha member of the royal family by birth, Herod ruled at the pleasure of the Roman emperor, and his story includes intrigues with Anthony and Cleopatra and friendship with Octavius who later was called Caesar Augustus. Herod's task was to balance the ...

67. For All The Saints

Luke 9:28-36

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Charles H. Bayer

... can't put new wine in old wineskins, or new patches on old garments." The kingdom of God, the main topic of his teachings, didn't look like anything history had produced up to that point. In Jesus God was about ready to make all things new, and the consummation of history was to be realized in a new heaven and a new earth. A selective look at Jesus' ministry might lead one to succumb to the arrogance of the contemporary; to assume that unless it was thought of this week it has no standing. But then, one can ...

68. Proper 26

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Habakkuk 2:2-20, Habakkuk 1:1-4, Luke 19:1-10

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John R. Brokhoff

... hell v. 9. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 119:137-144 "You are righteous, O Lord." (v. 137a) Prayer Of The Day: "Lord, when the day of wrath comes we have no hope except in your grace. Make us so to watch for the last days that the consummation of our hope may be the marriage feast of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord." Hymn Of The Day: "If You But Trust In God To Guide You"

69. Proper 25

Joel 2:28-32, Joel 2:18-27, Psalm 65:1-13, 2 Timothy 4:9-18, Luke 18:9-14

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B. David Hostetter

... freedom from blame by doing nothing, but by striving to continue until we have completed the course you have set before us. Grant us the resurrection to final joy as you did your Son and our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Prayer of Thanksgiving Initiating Spirit, consummating Being, you never leave your people in the lurch. You have done wonderful things which your people Israel saw with their own eyes. You are the refuge of all who come to you and their relief. You give your people strength. Your church has ...

70. Epiphany 2

Jn 1:29-42 · 1 Cor 1:1-9 · Is 49:1-7 · Ps 27

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Russell F. Anderson

... be afraid?" Prayer Of The Day: Gracious God, in Holy Baptism you have called us into the fellowship of saints and have equipped us for the work of ministry. Keep us faithful to our calling to be your servant people that we might be found blameless when the Lord Christ consummates his glorious kingdom. In the name of Jesus. Amen Theme For The Day: The Spirit's call

71. Between The Parentheses

Revelation 1:4-8

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William G. Carter

... . We live "from God to God." Our final destination is to arrive at the Source of our life. The aim of every life is to return to the God from whom all things were made, and in whose purposes all creation shall be completed. In between new creation and final consummation, we have a place to stand and a promise to claim. We belong to God, the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. And as poet T. S. Eliot once wrote: ... the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we ...

72. When All Is Said And Done

Matthew 13:24-30

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William G. Carter

73. Proper 10

Mark 6:14-29, 2 Samuel 6:1-23, Ephesians 1:1-14

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Russell F. Anderson

... creation through Christ. Outline: 1. Many people are seeking unity through religious pluralism. 2. The only unity the gospel knows is in Christ. In God's mind before the world was created (v. 4). Revealed to us through our adoption in Christ (v. 5). Consummated when the right time arrives (v. 10). Many Christians are seeking unity in a gospel of pluralism and relativism. This philosophy goes something like this: "It doesn't matter what you believe, just as long as you believe something and are sincere. All ...

74. Epiphany 3

Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-10, Jeremiah 3:6-4:4, 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

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Russell F. Anderson

... and the service is over an hour. With these few exceptions, it seems that we're constantly coming up short on time. Paul's awareness of the shortness of time promoted him to give the advice in our text. The apostle felt that God was about to consummate the kingdom which Jesus had commenced. He was wrong about that and we can see from his later writings that he altered his position. Nevertheless, it remains true that the kingdom could come at any time and the things we labor for so diligently will have ...

75. Taking The Risk Out Of Dy(e)ing

John 20:1-9

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Lee Griess

... have no explanation. Repeated questioning will not shake their story. No, they had not fallen asleep. There had been some strange stirring in the garden, an earthquake had shaken the ground, the stone was dislodged, and the tomb was empty. And so Caiaphas, the consummate politician, came up with an idea. The Scriptures tell us, "When the chief priest had met with the elders and devised a plan, they met with the soldiers and gave them a large sum of money, telling them, 'Say that his disciples came during ...

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