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Job 38:1--41:34

Understanding Series

Gerald H. Wilson

... ”—a term that is less than clear coupled with “bridle.” Some take this combination to be a reference to some sort of “double bit” or “doubled reins.” Others, following the LXX, assume a transposition of letters and read kepel siryono, “his double-armor.” This possibility requires more questionable reinterpretation of the verb yaboʾ, “enter; come,” to mean “penetrate; pierce” (NASB; NRSV; NJB). Because his fearsome teeth are a deterrent to any who would attack leviathan, none ...

52. "No Contest"

1 Kings 18:16-46

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Barbara Brokhoff

... , we will serve the Lord." Until you are sure about God, you are unsure about nearly everything else. No one is as flighty and inconsistent and irresolute as that person who cannot or has not decided who is to be his/her God. James reminds us that "to be double-minded is to be unstable in everything." Today we live in a time when every "ism," sect, and religion which comes down the pike offers a "new God" to us. Some people feel they must sample them all. So we have the Eastern religions, new age, humanism ...

53. Lent 4

Psalm 32:1-11, Joshua 5:1-12, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2, Luke 15:1-7

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

... before observing other religious ceremonies. 2. "Give Me the Share of the Property." (v. 12) The younger son had a right to claim his share of the property under Jewish law. His share would be one-third of the property since the older son had a right to a double share and the father had only two sons. (See Deuteronomy 21:17.) The son's request was something of an insult to the father since it might imply that he wished his father dead. The father would still have a life interest in the older son's share of ...

54. Friendship? Yes, Please!

2 Samuel 11:1-27

Sermon

Stephen M. Crotts

... fallen ... The glory of Israel is slain upon the high places ... I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; very pleasant have you been to me, your love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women." That's what friends are for. In a world where the population doubles every 37 years or less, it is ironic that so many feel isolated, so alone these days. The stuff of good friendships is all about us, if we'll only heed the word of God and desire it and work at it. For all of the synergy, encouragement ...

55. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

2 Kings 2:1-18

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Harold Warlick

... total disarray. The prophets of Yahweh were killed and most followers were compelled to hide in caves and holes. Consequently, the symbol of Elijah being swept up to the skies in a fiery chariot by a power acting on him from without and Elisha's receiving a double portion of Elijah's spirit meant that enough power was in evidence to fight the false god (Baal) of power. In many ways the prophet's end was like the man himself. Elijah versus Baal had truly been "fight power with power." "Fight fire with fire ...

56. Proper 8

Luke 9:57-62, Galatians 5:16-26, 2 Kings 2:1-18, Luke 9:51-56

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John R. Brokhoff

... . If we are given something we did not ask for, there is a possibility it will not be used or appreciated. What one asks for is at the same time a revelation of the person who asks. Elisha showed that he was a spiritual man when he asked for a double portion of Elijah's spirit. 3. Mantle (v. 13). Elijah's mantle was a symbol of his spirit which gave him his authority and power as a prophet. When Elijah left the earth in a blaze of glory, a fiery chariot to heaven, he dropped his mantle. Elisha picked it ...

57. The Rich Man and Lazarus

Luke 16:19-31

Drama

Robert A. Lehmann

Theme: A parable of final separation Characters: Jesus Four solo voices (Solo 4 doubles as the Narrator, Solo 3 doubles as Abraham, and Solo 1 doubles as the Rich Man.) Narrator (Solo 4): Jesus, in talking to his disciples, told them an interesting incident, he said, Jesus: There was a certain rich man, Solo 1: A very rich man, Solo 2: A man of great possessions, Solo 3: And possessions mean power. Jesus: There was a ...

58. Who's The Boss?

Psalm 50:1-23

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David E. Leininger

... of hunger will involve more than simply the investment of money. Money DOES solve problems, but only for a while. In 1991, 74 percent of America's entering college students declared that a very important life goal was "becoming very well off financially" - nearly double the 39 percent who said the same in 1970. (2) Most adults share this materialism, believing that 10 to 20 percent more income would make them happier, by relieving the stress of unpaid bills and enabling a few longed-for purchases. Are they ...

59. Sons And Daughters Of Thunder

Mark 10:35-45

Sermon

King Duncan

... , which was parked on the side of the road ” back windows fogged up and steam pouring out. The driver pulled over, got out of the Rolls and banged on the MG's back window until the driver stuck his head out. "I want you to know that I had a double bed installed," bragged the Rolls driver. The MG driver was unimpressed. "You got me out of the shower to tell me that?" he asked. (1) A ridiculous story to expose a ridiculous emotion. There is a drive within the heart of every one of us to have the biggest and ...

60. The Test of a True Testimony

James 1:19-27

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Eric Ritz

... silenced the man by putting his hand over his mouth. "Young man," he said, "I will have to charge you a double fee." "A double fee, why is that?" Socrates replied, "Because I will have to teach you two sciences. First, the science of holding your ... and a genie came out. The genie said, "I will grant three wishes to you. But there''s a catch. Whatever I give to you will be doubled for your mother-in-law." After a few seconds, the man eagerly agreed. First, he asked for $1,000,000. So his mother-in-law got $ ...

61. Advent 4

Isaiah 7:1-25, Matthew 1:18-25

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John R. Brokhoff

... only in one dimension - being human, flesh, and blood, material creatures. This results in the neglect of the spiritual dimension of life. On the other hand, we cannot be so spiritual that we cease to be human. Outline: Like Jesus, each of us has a double dimension. a. Descended - v. 3. Jesus descends to man to be man through the royal lineage of David. He honors our humanity by becoming one of us. As humans we have descended from Adam. We are creatures of God. b. Designated - v. 4. By his resurrection ...

62. Rock-Bottom Living

1 Peter 2:2-10

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Leonard Sweet

... the things which enable you to be happy are not how much money you make, or how many possessions you own, or whether you are highly educated, or whether you are old or young. Meyers has discovered that while per capita income in America more than doubled in real terms between 1957 and 1990, the number of Americans who reported being "very happy" remained the same at one-third. In other words, having more is not "the real thing." More does not answer our deepest yearnings or fulfill our deepest needs. The ...

63. The Perfect Gift

Luke 2:1-7

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Maxie Dunnam

... me repeat that, because that’s the hinge idea of our meditation tonight. The most fitting of gifts always reflects a double purpose. It reveals the capacities and the affection of the person sending it, and it suits the personality and the needs ... her who he really was. Now that story is clear enough, isn’t it? Remember what I said earlier – an appropriate gift reflects a double purpose: first to reveal the capacities and the affections of the person giving it. Jesus is God’s gift to us. And that gift ...

64. All In: Skin In the Game

Malachi 3:6-18

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James Merritt

... about trying mine? How about giving Me a shot?” Listen. The curse that Israel was under was not the reason they were not giving; it was the result of not giving. God draws a line in the dirt and says, “I dare you. I double-dog dare you.” Back in the day, He would have said, “I double-sheep, double-camel dare you to trust Me and try Me. Put Me first. Give Me what I want first and then watch Me give Me what you need and give you even more than you want.” Here is the bottom line. When you fail ...

65. Planting Your Feet

Psalm 32:1-11

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James Merritt

... that we know of for sure and probably wrote the most famous song of all time. You may remember it. It begins with these words, “The Lord is my shepherd…” I have no doubt that every one of David’s songs if written today would have surely hit double platinum. He wrote love songs. He wrote sad songs. He wrote glad songs and he even wrote songs that would pick you up and songs that would put you down, but every song that he wrote had a way of penetrating right to your heart. Sometimes David wrote songs ...

66. Tranquil: The Blessed Village on a Hillside

John 6:25-59

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R. Robert Cueni

... light burning in her coop an extra two hours every day. For reasons no one could explain, these changes increased the production of golden eggs. Before long, one of the Giant's advisors openly wondered that if this new food and two more hours of light doubled the golden eggs, perhaps even more light and more of the new feed might be rewarded with even more golden eggs. With the Giant's permission, it was tried. The scheme worked. The experiments in adding food and light continued. In a matter of weeks, the ...

67. The Intelligent Application of Failure

Illustration

Michael P. Green

... small village of Miserey, France. But success in this accomplishment did not come easy. During the years from 1873 through 1978, thirteen attempts had been made—all ending in failure. After an unsuccessful attempt in 1977, in which Double Eagle ended up in Iceland, Double Eagle II was successful in making that historic six-day trip from Presque Isle, Maine, to Miserey, France. What made the difference between the unsuccessful trip and the successful one? Experience. Maxie Anderson, one of the crew, put ...

68. Advice About Widows, Elders and Slaves

1 Timothy 5:1-6:2

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

... ; 16:16; Romans 16 throughout). What they work at is preaching (lit., “in word,” or “in speaking”) and teaching. Third, such elders who work in word and teaching are worthy of double honor. It is clear from verse 18 that honor (see on v. 3) here includes at least pay. But it is highly unlikely that double honor means “double pay” (as GNB), implying either twice as much as others who do not teach or twice as much as the widows. Rather it means “twofold honor,” the honor and respect due those ...

69. A Workman Approved by God

2 Timothy 2:14-26

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

... The Greek literally says, “having this seal” (on this word, see NIDNTT, vol. 3, pp. 497–501). What is intended is the “seal” of ownership that the architect or owner would have inscribed on the foundation stone (similar in some ways to our modern cornerstones). The double inscription reads: “The Lord knows those who are his” (cf. Num. 16:5, LXX, from Korah’s rebellion). God’s building rests not on the shaky foundation that we know God but that he knows us (cf. 1 Cor. 8:1–3). This is the ...

70. Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character

Proverbs 31:10-31

Understanding Series

Roland E. Murphy

... of Wisdom in 3:14), and she works far into the night. Her active hands and arms are at work spinning wool (cf. v. 13) and also providing for the needy (vv. 19–20). Her household (v. 21) has no reason to fear the cold due to their scarlet (or double?) clothing. Verse 22 has her making covers for herself (not necessarily for the bed, but cf. 7:16) and also elegant clothing for her own person. 31:23–28 Her husband’s presence at the city gate indicates that he is among the elders who manage the affairs of ...

71. Day of Disaster

Jeremiah 16:1--17:18

Understanding Series

Tremper Longman III

... in the Ugaritic Baal epic. The fact that the prophets of Baal cut themselves with knives and swords when Baal did not throw fire down from heaven on Mount Carmel may also be explained by this mourning ritual (1 Kgs. 18:28). A New Exodus after a Double Judgment (6:14-21): It could be that the oracle that begins in verse 14 and includes verse 15 is a continuation of the thought of the previous unit (it begins with laken, translated however by the NIV, but it could also be translated “therefore”). We will ...

72. The Coming Judgment Calls for the Saints to Leave Babylon

Revelation 18:1-24

Teach the Text

J. Scott Duvall

... is now remembering her sins (16:19; cf. Jer. 14:10; Hos. 8:13; 9:9). 18:6 Give back to her as she has given; pay her back double for what she has done. Pour her a double portion from her own cup. With yet another series of three, unidentified agents of judgment are charged with repaying Babylon. To pay her back “double” is perhaps better translated as calling for “equivalent” or full recompense rather than twice the amount.3Yet the “torment and grief” she will receive is measured in terms of ...

73. God's Sovereign Choice

Romans 9:1-29

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... One interpretation is that God demonstrated his wrath by bringing vessels of wrath to destruction, and that he demonstrated his glory by showing mercy to those vessels ordained for glory. This is a justifiable rendering, which, if adopted, conceivably argues for double predestination. It would be, as Käsemann says, “an eschatological equivalent of verse 17” (Romans, p. 270). Despite the fact that some of Paul’s contemporaries from the rabbis and Qumran can be found in support of such thinking, it is ...

74. Apostles of Christ

1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Understanding Series

Marion L. Soards

... of Christ. By aligning themselves with worldly forces of strength, the Corinthians were in fact made weak because they distanced themselves from God’s powerful weakness. Third, Paul says the Corinthians are honored, while the apostles are dishonored. Again, the sarcasm and double meaning of the words aim to sting the smug Corinthians. As those in Christ the Corinthians are honored by God, although if they lived their lives in conformity to the cross of Christ they would be thought to be weak, foolish, and ...

75. Job's Third Reply to Bildad

Job 26:1--31:40

Understanding Series

Gerald H. Wilson

... understandings. Will others eat Job’s produce because they steal it? Will they receive his goods as a judgment against Job in court? Or is it because he will die and leave his crops to those who come after him (Eccl. 2:18–21)? A double entendre lurks behind the words my crops . . . uprooted. While the word rendered “crops” here (Heb. tseʾetsaʾim) can refer to plants, it also alludes on a number of occasions to human offspring. Surely this calls to mind Job’s own offspring, who were “uprooted ...

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